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Honest Talk: Why Doesn't Your Skincare Work?

According to Mintel, women in the UK spend a whopping £1.15bn on facial skincare. It’s a lot. But, if you’re completely honest with yourself, you probably own way about £150 of skincare product in your bathroom. And that doesn’t include the beauty appointment you’ve booked for next week. In short, we care a lot about skin management. You would expect amazing results for such an investment – did you know that in your lifetime, you’re going to spend over £8,000 on skincare products only? Yet, we’re not completely satisfied with what we get. For that money, we want perfection. Unfortunately, we still struggle with oily skin, nasty outbreaks, and dark rings under our eyes. What don’t those skincare products work?

Ellie DickinsonAugust 19, 2018

Saving to Buy a Starter Home

Honestly, everyone my age who I mention buying a house to, winces and we end up both joking about how we’ll never afford to buy anything more than a wooden shack – because buying a house in the UK is no joke. Gone were the days where my Grandma and Grandad bought their first house for £2,500 (insane!), and I’m currently in a situation where I’m looking at starter homes that are around £60,000 to £100,000. It’s a lot of money.

Ellie DickinsonAugust 13, 2018

A Ray of Sunshine with Radley

Whilst I love a bright dress in the summer, if we're not in a heatwave, my day to day outfits are fairly neutral and without colour. So when I had the opportunity to style a Radley bag, I decided to venture a little bit out of my comfort zone and go for a pop of colour and as soon as I saw this 'Hello Sunshine' yellow and white striped bag, I was drawn to it, like a moth to a flame...

fashionEllie DickinsonAugust 13, 2018fashion, style

Brunch at 19 Cafe Bar

I may as well add 'brunch' to my resume because I have it so much, but there's a valid reason for it - it's just great. Whether it's a savoury or sweet option, breakfast food till noon definitely sets my day on a good path. I was recently invited to 19 Cafe Bar to try their brunch, and it is definitely a gem that I'll be adding to my list of favourite places in Manchester.

lifestyle, food, UKEllie DickinsonAugust 10, 2018lifestyle, food, brunch review, brunch

French Girl Style with Joanie Clothing

There's something about a slogan jumper or t-shirt that lures me in - especially one that has a slogan in French. So when Joanie Clothing reached out and asked if I wanted to style an outfit, it was only natural that I gravitated towards their slogan jumpers - because they do the best slogan jumpers.

fashionEllie DickinsonAugust 6, 2018fashion, style

4 Ways to Update Your Space for Summer

Summer is definitely here. I feel like I can finally say it without the risk of jinxing it because I've been in dresses and skirts for the past few weeks, and for us Brits, that's definitely summer. So with embracing the heat, I thought I'd compile my favourite ways to update your space ready for summer (without having to spend too much!)

lifestyleEllie DickinsonAugust 3, 2018lifestyle