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I have a confession to make – I have become completely obsessed with the colour lilac. Anyone who knows me knows that black is my favourite colour to wear, even in heatwave I will be in head to toe black but over the last few weeks I’ve been seeing lilac everywhere and I’m not mad about it. From dresses and vest tops to nail polishes and purses, I just can’t get enough. It’s the perfect colour for the summer, even when the sun is refusing to make an appearance! 

So, I thought I’d do a little round up of a few of my favourite lilac pieces from around the web that are guaranteed to brighten your day.

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Links to items above:

And Other Stories puff sleeve wrap top 

Essie nail polish 

And Other Stories puff sleeve wrap dress

Topshop sweatpants 

And Other Stories mini wallet 

H&M shirred vest top

H&M puff sleeve dress

Huda Beauty Lilac Obsessions palette 

Zara tie-dye crop tee

Zara cross body shell bag

Zara knitted cardigan

Zara pleated trousers

  Anyone else as obsessed with lilac as me? Let me know how you’ve incorporated it into your summer wardrobe!

xoxo

Lush list: Lilac is the colour of the season I have a confession to make - I have become completely obsessed with the colour lilac. Anyone who knows me knows that black is my favourite colour to wear, even in heatwave I will be in head to toe black but over the last few weeks I’ve been seeing lilac everywhere and I’m not mad about it.

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FFS shaving subscription

Did you know you’re supposed to change your shaving razor blade every week? Yeah, me neither. I’m the kind of person who tries to make the blades last as long as possible before changing them, mostly because they’re just SO expensive and also because I’m too lazy to go to the shop and buy new ones. 

So when I found out about FFS Shaving, a shaving blade subscription box delivered to your door…

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Beauty Pie - An Update

Beauty Pie – An Update

I’ve been a Beauty Pie member for around a year now (not too sure what Beauty Pie is? You can read my complete guide here) and thought it was time for another round up of the products I’ve been trying and an honest review of which ones are worth splurging your allowance on. 

Triple Hyaluronic Acid Serum

I love this serum! I’ve noticed a huge difference to my skin since I started using it which…

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For about ten years I’ve wanted to learn how to make my own pasta. I’ve attempted it once before with disastrous results.I tricked my mum into buying me a fancy pasta machine, got the special oo flour and spent a good few hours kneading and rolling out the dough and making ravioli shapes. It all seemed to be going so well but when it came to cooking them… I don’t know what went wrong but my ravioli completely fell apart and pretty much inedible. So, the pasta machine was quickly shoved to the back of the cupboard and left to collect dust. 

Then, a few months ago, I spotted people on Instagram attending a pasta making class at Rudy’s and it looked like so much fun. I was desperate to try it out myself, hoping I would finally learn the secret to making proper edible pasta at home. 

Flour Will Fly are the amazing team behind the classes. Led by Paola and her Italian family, they teach you everything you need to know about pasta, from making the dough to rolling it out properly and how to store and cook it properly at home. 

There are a few classes on offer with different focuses and my boyfriend and I booked on to the Pasta Shapes class where you start with pre-made dough and learn how to make shapes including ravioli, farfalle and garganelli. 

The class took place at 10am on a Sunday morning in Rudy’s Pizza on Castle Street and included:

A welcome drink on arrival 

2 hours making pasta

Pasta to take home 

Pizza and a drink after class at Rudy’s Pizza 

After a quick tutorial on how to use the pasta machine, we got to work in our pairs rolling out the dough and having a go at making the various shapes. Paola and the rest of her team walked around the tables, ready to share their expertise and lend a hand when needed. Towards the end of the class, we were told how to store the pasta until we were ready to cook it and which sauces worked best with each shape. 

At midday, we enjoyed a delicious pizza and drink at Rudy’s and later that day, we cooked up the pasta for tea which tasted delicious! 

For anyone interested in learning how to make pasta I would highly recommend Flour Will Fly. The class was so much fun and we had a great time, so much so that we both want to try another class once they’re back up and running post lockdown. Until then, you can follow Paola on Instagram, where she’s posting pasta making and cooking tutorials. 

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Pasta making with Flour Will Fly For about ten years I’ve wanted to learn how to make my own pasta. I’ve attempted it once before with disastrous results.I tricked my mum into buying me a fancy pasta machine, got the special oo flour and spent a good few hours kneading and rolling out the dough and making ravioli shapes.

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The best chewy chocolate chip cookies

The best chewy chocolate chip cookies

Is there anything better than warm homemade chocolate chip cookies? After trying out multiple recipes over the last few years, I think I’ve finally found the perfect one for delicious chewy chocolate chip cookies. I like using milk chocolate in my cookies but you can substitute for white or dark chocolate or any other cookie filling you fancy. 

Before we get to the recipe, I want to share a few…

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New releases and hidden gems to watch during lockdown

New releases and hidden gems to watch during lockdown

We’re now on week 6 of lockdown here in the UK and I don’t know about you, but after about two weeks, I started to feel like I’d completed Netflix and was just rewatching the same stuff over and over again (hello Gilmore Girls!) 

So, here is a roundup of hidden gems that I’ve discovered over the last few weeks and new releases on Netflix and beyond to help see you through to the end of lockdown…

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My AM and PM routine for congested skin

My AM and PM routine for congested skin

When I was teen, I had THE WORST skin. We’re talking hormonal, cystic acne which left crater-like scars across my cheeks and made me want to try and hide beneath layers of heavy foundation. Thankfully, once I started taking the pill, my skin cleared up and for the last ten years, I’ve been blessed with near perfect skin, the occasional outbreak aside. 

That was until 4 months ago, when all of a…

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Life update

So, we’re currently in the midst of a global pandemic, with another 3 weeks of lockdown confirmed by the government, how’s everyone getting on? 

Personally, the beginning of this year has been a ride to say the least, from getting into an amazing new relationship to getting furloughed a few weeks ago, and I wanted to give you all an update on how things are going.

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I’m 28 and my youth is…

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Is it ok to use a face mask 7 days a week?

Having spent the last few years heavily investing in my skincare routine, it’s become a goal of mine to emerge from this lockdown with perfect, glowing skin. 

I’ve got all the necessary tools; cleansers, toners, acids, oils, serums moisturisers and about 15 different face masks, so it should be easy right?

Usually, face masks are something you save for a special treat, a bit of #selfcare time on…

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My Lockdown Reading List

Week 2 in lockdown and it’s safe to say I am OVER IT.

And after 3 weeks of working from home, I’ve now been furloughed for the foreseeable, meaning I now have even more time on my hands to fill.

The thought of unlimited days ahead of me with nothing to do initially filled me with dread. I’m not the kind of person who copes well being stuck inside without something to keep them busy and there’s…

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The best books I read in 2019 | part 3

The best books I read in 2019 | part 3

We’re coming to the end of 2019 and I’m kinda surprised by the lack of books I’ve read this year. I always try and challenge myself to read more than the year before but it seems I’ve been particularly lazy in 2019. I’ve found myself rereading a lot of things, like the Crazy Rich Asians series, and going months picking up new reads once I’ve finished something.

I’ve managed to read a few things…

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A complete guide to beauty pie

A complete guide to beauty pie

When I first stumbled across this luxury beauty buyers club selling high end skincare and beauty products at budget prices, I thought it sounded too good to be true, but I’ve been using Beauty Pie for around 6 months now and I’m here to tell you, it is a game changer

Maybe you’ve already heard the buzz around Beauty Pie but like me thought it was some sort of scam, or you’re reading this thinking…

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To all the boys I've met on dating apps

To all the boys I’ve met on dating apps

It’s safe to say I’ve had my fair share of experience with dating apps. Tinder, Bumble, Hinge… At one time or another I have swiped through each with varying degrees of success and despair and added 

Over the years I’ve met some characters that have made for excellent stories that I’ve loved sharing with my friends. And these are just a few of my favourites….

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The one who was a vegan but didn’t…

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Help me, I'm lonely

Help me, I’m lonely

A few months ago, I wrote a bout post about a few life lessons I’d learnt since I started living on my own, and there was one part in particular that received a lot of comments from people who’d read it, and that was about feeling lonely. For those who were yet to move out on their own, feeling lonely was something they feared, and for those like me already living solo, it was a feeling that was…

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Reasons why its ok to be picky when it comes to dating

Reasons why its ok to be picky when it comes to dating

If I had a £1 for every time I was told I was too picky when it came to dating, I’d be….well not rich, but definitely better off. But what exactly is wrong with being picky?

After a few years on the dating scene, and more mistakes then I’d care to count, I know what I’m looking for in a guy and what I’m definitely not, but when I try and explain all this to my friends, they look at me like I’m…

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The best books I read in 2019 | the holiday edition

The best books I read in 2019 | the holiday edition

Another book round up already? No, this isn’t an accidental double post, I’ve actually just got back from a week in Spain where I spent a glorious 7 days reading all the books, so I’ve decided to do a special bonus holiday post of everything I managed to get through. If you’re still yet to jet off into the sunshine, hopefully you’ll find some inspiration for your own holiday reading lists. 

Ever…

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The best books I read in 2019| part 2

The best books I read in 2019| part 2

July – can you believe?! How is this year going by so quickly? I’ve moved into a flat of my own, loved and lost and read a lot of books, so settle in as I round up some of my favourite reads over the last few months.

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An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

I picked up this book after hearing about it on The High Low podcast (an excellent source of reading list inspiration if you don’t already…

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