It took me a long while to get into red lipstick. But that red lip classic thing  is just something I think every girl should at least dabble into before deciding that it's not their thing. Since it's so classic, finding the 'right' red can be really daunting - despite various claims, it is not one red suits all. Rather than just me...

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Concealer is always a good friend. It took me a long time to realize that full coverage foundation was not the answer to covering up spotty skin and uneven pigmentation. After learning that lighter bases paired with full coverage concealer is the way to go, it took me a lot of tries before finally getting to grips with the Lisa Eldridge technique of...

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I feel like I should retitle this as 'stop telling me I look mean' - I mean, I look fierce in this photo and that was definitely not the intention. But yeah, I'm sure there are a lot of you that are in the same situation as me - wishing you had a second brain, not enough sleep, and having a love/hate relationship with...

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23 in 23.  1. Walking past *the* Ian McKellen on the street the day after my 23rd birthday.  2. Finishing my last undergrad exam with my favourite module and came out with a pretty good result.  3. Pretending to be Royals with my favourite people at the Royal Ascot.  4. Spending a week in Sardinia with my favourite people and having a private...

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One of the best things about blogging is that you get to make equally socially awkward friends from around the world. Blogging from Behind the Frames, Sheri and I have a torrent love affair that withstands the distance between us. We decided to join forces and show you guys our best beauty finds of 2015 - there's also the high-end edition over on Sheri's...

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