I’m going to call it and say I’ve tried pretty much every facial treatment going. Largely because I’m curious, but also, it’s good to be able to offer advice to friends on what to try based on their skin concerns (once ‘less rosé’ has been ruled out). This time, we’re talking CACI facials – the treatment that uses microcurrents to stimulate facial muscles. The goal? Lift and … [Read more...] about I tried a CACI facial and it was not at all what I expected
Beauty
Six ways to make your makeup last all day (and night)
From heating up lash curlers, to flame-throwing an eyeliner with a lighter to make it ‘gel’, there are heaps of beauty hacks out there. I’m thinking less GCSE science, and more ‘how to stay fresh’, in my approach to party beauty, so here are six ‘hacks’ that will keep you feeling great no matter where the clock’s hands are at tonight. *Prosecco may impact results. … [Read more...] about Six ways to make your makeup last all day (and night)
If you’re getting a spray tan for New Year’s Eve, here are 5 (easy) ways to prep
New Year’s Eve is our next opportunity to drink a little fizz, eat a lot of beige, and catch up with old friends. It’s also the last opportunity to do all of that and justify it within the ‘festive celebrations’ category. Whatever your plans may be (pub, club, sofa), we’ve seen bookings for spray tans at their highest levels around this time. So, if you’re hitting the spray tan … [Read more...] about If you’re getting a spray tan for New Year’s Eve, here are 5 (easy) ways to prep
How to make your final payday funds last until the new year
We’ve got one more pay day until the end of the month, and the thought of that hurts. It will arrive to us soon – in all it’s ‘thank goodness’ glory – begging to be saved and spent efficiently, on things like food supplies, heating bills, transport to distant relatives. What will we spend it on? ‘Reunion drinks’, the Zara sale, and reduced Christmas-themed chocolate. No more. … [Read more...] about How to make your final payday funds last until the new year
Nail salons in your city you can pop to between Christmas shopping
Christmas shopping. It’s not all mulled wine and checking-in on Facebook. It’s more like Takeshi’s Castle. Navigating yourself (and 17 carrier bags – handles getting thinner by the second), from one end of a tightly packed high street to the next. Feet sore, hands stinging, and beads of sweat carelessly rolling down your back – beneath that ‘I’ll need to wear this’ extra … [Read more...] about Nail salons in your city you can pop to between Christmas shopping