Top tip when removing gel nail polish at home

This was my mum’s great idea and has made removing gel nail polish a lot easier for me. Here’s a very quick summary of how I remove my gel nail polish at home so this all makes sense. Cut 3 round cotton pads into 4, you’ll only need 10 of these pieces obvs. Cut 10 … Continue reading »

Week one weigh in

Sorry for the delayed update! I was busy packing for holiday yesterday so I’m posting this at the airport on my phone. The scales tell me that my first week did not go quite to plan unfortunately. I’m disappointed as I feel I tried really hard but there’s still room for improvement and I can … Continue reading »

I’ve reached my weight rock bottom

It’s taken a few years of increased weight gain but I’ve finally reached my weight rock bottom and i’m going to lose weight. I’m not medically overweight but here are my reasons for wanting to lose weight: I am borderline between ‘normal’ and ‘overweight’ and I don’t need to weigh as much as I do. … Continue reading »

What knitting pattern should I make next and buy yarn for in the US?

I’m going to the US in a few weeks and I’m wondering what knitting pattern I should make next as the yarn in the US is so great it would be missed opportunity if I didn’t buy some! Any ideas? Also, if you know of any knitting shops in the Boston and/or Cape Cod area … Continue reading »

Red carpet manicure review

When I was visiting my hometown recently, my mum and I treated ourselves to a gel nail polish at our local beauty salon. It was great and really did last at least 2 weeks as they said it was. The trouble is it costs £25 (or more in some salons in Aberdeen where I live). … Continue reading »

My new make up routine

Until now, I haven’t worn very much makeup or had much of a makeup routine. Lately I’ve been thinking more about what I could do to improve my skin and overall daily look. This is my current routine from morning to evening: Wash face – water Moisturise – E45 daily moisturiser. Apply under eye concealer … Continue reading »

WIP: Central Park Hoodie Update

I had to wait until the weekend so I had better light to take a pic of the back being blocked. It’s dry now and I think it has come out well. It should be much easier to sew together now that the edges aren’t all curly. I’ve almost completed the left front, I should … Continue reading »

FO: Pink crochet doilies

My first run in a while, yay!

It’s been a year since I decided to take up running. It would be great if I could say that I’ve made a lot of progress during this time but unfortunately it seems that my legs aren’t cut out for this type of exercise. It is, in part, my fault because I’ve not been particularly … Continue reading »