Statement of intent
Leaving the house without putting on perfume? You may as well have asked me to leave my shoes at home while I’m at it. I’ve worn perfume every single day of lockdown, without fail. I’ve worn perfume near enough every…
Barbie can be anything but
Barbie can be anything except perhaps a feminist. This year Mattel are celebrating 60 years of Barbie and yet we’re still asking if she is and still should be a role model. Barbie has always courted controversy – famously being…
Burnt glitter eye make-up for those who don’t “do” make-up with …
Ever tried to follow a make-up tutorial on YouTube and then end up with a big melted mess on your face? Me too babes. I never really mastered the art of the blend or perfected the art of the transition shade.…
The infantalisation of beauty: Is our love of unicorns doing more harm …
Guys, I think we might have a unicorn problem. Well, not so much a unicorn problem than a full blown mythical creature obsession. From mermaids to unicorns, high fantasy has become a cultural touchstone in beauty. Far from a flash…
Vagina highlighter is a thing
It feels like women of the internet are having a collective aneurysm following the launch of the now viral vaginal highlighter. Never before has there quite been a product that really raises more questions than it answers. The first being,…
Managing and maintaining bright coloured hair
“Your hair’s so bright! How do you keep it so…..yellow?” It’s a question I’m asked on a near weekly basis, and while the shorthand answer is awkward laughter followed by “Oh I barely wash it” (half true) the truth of…
Best Full Coverage Foundations
When it comes to your make-up bag you can skimp on a lot of things. Basically anything you put on your eyes. Most lip colours. Hell, my favourite highlighter is £3 from Superdrug. Though the one place I’m willing to…
Why Dying My Hair Yellow was the Best Thing I’ve Ever …
A new hair day can be completley and utterly transformative. No two ways about it. It’s a tired cliche for a reason, but an outward change has always been a signifier of “inner personal growth.” It’s okay, I can hear…
The Skincare Worth Investing In
I’ve managed to scrimp and save with other beauty products in the past covering everything from nails to hair. What I refuse to scrimp on though is what goes on my face. I love skincare. Serums, moisturisers, cleansers. They do…