I’ve tried more sunscreens with the promise “won’t pill under makeup” than I care to admit. A sunscreen that pills—those tiny clumps that roll up when you rub or layer—can ruin an otherwise good morning. It’s frustrating when a product that looks lovely on the skin pulls your foundation into patchy bits. So I set out to test a handful of budget-friendly sunscreens (all under £15)...
I still remember the first time I snagged my favourite chunky knit — walking past a wrought-iron fence and feeling my...
I shoot most of the outfit detail photos for Glassespeaks on my phone, often at the kitchen table or propped up against...
I used to feel guilty about mornings. Between getting dressed, packing lunches, and answering an already-buzzing email...
I used to arrive from long-haul flights looking like I’d been dunked in a puddle of jet lag: puffy face, swollen...
I’m unusually picky about shoes. They’re the pieces I reach for every day, the ones that carry me through errands,...
Choosing a sunscreen that actually sits happily under makeup is one of my tiny but persistent beauty quests. I’ve...
I used to feel guilty about mornings. Between getting dressed, packing lunches, and answering an already-buzzing email thread, the idea of a “morning routine” sounded like something for people with extra time (or a life coach). Over the years I learned a different, quieter truth: you don’t...
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I used to arrive from long-haul flights looking like I’d been dunked in a puddle of jet lag: puffy face, swollen feet, creased clothes and that heavy-tiredness that nothing short of a full night’s sleep would fix. Over time I’ve learned that what I wear on the plane — and what I bring to...
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I’m unusually picky about shoes. They’re the pieces I reach for every day, the ones that carry me through errands, meetings and the occasional weekend wander. Over the years I’ve learned that a well-curated, neutral shoe collection doesn’t need to be big — it just needs to be thoughtful....
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Choosing a sunscreen that actually sits happily under makeup is one of my tiny but persistent beauty quests. I’ve spent months testing drugstore options — in different weather, over different primers, and under both light tinted creams and full-coverage foundations — so I could tell you which...
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Denim is one of those wardrobe staples that feels personal — it’s the fabric you wear on coffee runs, holiday trains, and days when you need to feel a little more put-together without trying too hard. Choosing sustainable denim can feel overwhelming: there are so many labels, certifications and...
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I always treat a red-eye like a mini ritual rather than an endurance test. After years of late-night flights for work and weekend getaways, I’ve learned what actually helps me arrive feeling a little more human — not glittering and flawless, but calm, hydrated and ready to face the day....
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I used to think being single was a temporary state — a waiting room on the way to something permanent. For years I measured nights alone against a checklist: had I been out enough, matched with interesting people on apps, tried that cosy new bar everyone loved? If the answer was no, I felt like I...
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Holidays can be the most magical time of year — and also the most draining. Over the years I’ve learned that the difference between a holiday I remember fondly and one I need a week to recover from usually comes down to boundaries. Setting them isn’t about being difficult; it’s about...
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There’s something quietly luxurious about a night spent with a good book, a steaming cup of tea and a playlist that feels like a warm blanket. I host these cosy reading nights at home whenever life is a little loud and I need an evening that feels deliberately slow. They’re not about perfection...
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I keep my makeup bag intentionally small these days. Between short mornings, quick after-work plans and the desire to travel light, a low-effort capsule makeup bag has become my secret to always looking pulled together without stressing over choices. It’s less about denying myself products and...
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