It’s been over 5 years since I visited Paris and I still find myself dreaming about returning. Fortunately, because we visited as a touristy whirlwind visit, there are several tips that stay in my mind upon reflection. So I thought I’d summarise the 5 tips if you’re planning to visit and my favourite things to do in Paris.
Read MoreHello, it's Ellie again, with yet another food orientated Brunei post - because all I tend to do when I come back to Brunei is eat. But there are worse things you could do? It seems that just as Brunei had a coffee shop revival in 2017, the thing in 2018 seems to be a Brunch revolution. And if you're a reader of this blog, you should know that brunch is one of my favourite things to schedule into my weekends. So it was an obviously arduous task to try all these cafes for brunch, but hopefully, they'll help you plan your weekend a little bit better!
Read MoreEach of us has different actions and behaviours that have a massive impact on interactions. No matter how big or small the conversation or instance is, our body language can make or break the situation. Something that can have a big impact on things like first impressions and negotiations is a person’s smile. Now, everyone has a beautiful smile, of course, but many tend not to utilize it when they could. Whether it’s due to their confidence or their overall outlook, they’ll opt for a more stone-faced approach.
Read MoreAccording 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?
Read MoreHonestly, 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.
Read MoreWhilst 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...
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