2023-09-10 17:00
The Lush Halloween range never disappoints and 2023 was no exception. Find out all the spooky Halloween products I got in my Lush Halloween haul this year!
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I’m Hollie, a twenty-something-year-old self-confessed makeupholic and Disney fanatic. (Was the title a giveaway?) You can expect to see product reviews, makeup tutorials, the occasional book reviews, lifestyle and fashion posts. Basically, I write a little bit of everything that makes me happy.
2023-08-20 17:00
Autumn is almost here, and if you want to make the most of it, learn what it means to romanticise your life and discover 13 ways to romanticise autumn!
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2023-08-13 17:00
Pregnancy so far has had a lot of ups and downs. Here, I thought I'd share how I found out I was pregnant and what the first trimester has been like.
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2023-08-06 17:00
Pooh Corner in Hartfield, East Sussex is a wholesome Winnie the Pooh-themed cafe and shop that's perfect for both adults and kids. Find out more.
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2023-03-12 18:00
If you're thinking about joining a Pilates class and want some extra motivation, here are my top 10 reasons to start Pilates and the benefits it can have!
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2023-02-25 18:00
Welcome back to another Sephora UK unboxing! Find out what makeup and skincare products I chose in my Sephora UK February beauty box.
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2023-02-11 18:00
I've learned the hard way that TikTok book recommendations aren't always worth the hype. Here are some of the popular BookTok books I won't be reading.
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2023-02-04 18:00
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if you're going to be alone for the day, why not spoil yourself on a solo date? Keep reading for 11 solo date ideas.
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2023-01-28 18:00
Over the years, I've built up quite a perfume collection and love choosing a fragrance for the day. Take a look inside my perfume collection.
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2023-01-21 18:00
It's that exciting time of the month when a beauty box is delivered to my door! Find out what products I chose in my Sephora UK January beauty box.
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2023-01-14 18:00
Want to make the most of winter and turn your home into a cosy sanctuary you'll never want to leave? Learn how to create a cosy winter home in 8 steps.
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2023-01-07 18:00
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun and joyful Christmas and that 2023 brings you all the good things. Discover my biggest goals for 2023.
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2022-12-30 18:00
This year I've read some amazing books and some not-so-amazing books. So, here, I'll be going through my best and worst books of 2022!
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2022-12-23 18:00
While in America I found the most adorable Christmas gingerbread village kit and here, I'll show you what it was like to build and decorate!
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2022-12-21 18:00
Sephora has finally arrived in the UK! Here, I'll share more information about the Sephora UK beauty box and what I got in my December beauty box!
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2022-12-17 18:00
One of my favourite December things is visiting a Christmas tree farm and picking our perfect tree. Join us in choosing and decorating our Christmas tree.
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2022-12-10 18:00
This year, I ordered some classic Lush Christmas favourites and plenty of new ones to try. Here's everything I got in my Lush Christmas haul 2022.
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2022-12-03 18:00
We did plenty of shopping in Florida and even brought an extra suitcase. So, I thought I'd share with you my Disneyworld Florida and Universal Studios haul.
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2022-09-03 17:00
The 'ber' months are finally here which means it's time for plenty of cosy nights in with a good book. Find out what's on my September 2022 TBR list!
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2022-08-27 17:00
Get into the autumn spirit early by shopping for autumn homeware. Here, I'll be sharing some of my favourite places that have snuck in autumn homeware now.
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2022-05-14 17:00
Sadly, despite all the hype, there are some books that I just can’t get into no matter how hard I try. Here are 5 popular books I DNF'd.
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2022-05-11 17:00
I went to the opening night of 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Criterion Theatre! Read my spoiler-free 2:22 A Ghost Story review and how I met Tom Felton after!
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2022-05-07 17:00
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, we had lunch at a London cat cafe called Java Whiskers, in Marylebone. Read about our first London cat cafe experience.
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2022-05-04 17:00
My first tattoo experience was great, so I immediately booked in to get another! Here’s how my third tattoo experience went and how I chose a design.
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2022-04-23 17:00
Another Easter has been and gone and we had a great weekend filled with good food, relaxing days and beach trips. Find how we spent our Easter weekend 2022.
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2022-04-20 17:00
Spring is all about lighter, brighter colours, freshness, new beginnings and positivity. Here, I've shared my everyday, simple spring makeup look.
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2022-04-16 17:00
We indulged in the Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington Experience at Bread Street Kitchen! Read my full review and find out if it was worth the money.
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2022-04-13 17:00
House of Earth and Blood is the first book in the latest series from Sarah J.Maas. Here's my spoiler-free House of Earth and Blood book review.
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2022-04-09 17:00
I love freshening up my home each season with a few new decor pieces. Here’s what’s currently on my spring homeware wishlist 2022.
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2022-04-06 17:00
The Easter Lush collection is here! And it’s full of fun colours, cute designs and sweet scents. Find out everything I got in my Lush Easter Haul 2022!
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2022-04-02 17:00
Bright, colourful and cheery, decorating the house for Easter is a lot of fun. Keep reading to see how I decorated the house for Easter 2022!
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2022-03-30 17:00
With the sun shining and the days getting longer, spring is perfect for getting your dog outside more. Here are 12 spring activities for dogs.
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2022-03-26 18:00
Recently, Beauty and the Bookshelves underwent a big change and migrated to a different web host. Find out what, exactly, these changes will mean.
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2022-02-05 18:00
Last weekend, I saw both part 1 and part 2 of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the Palace Theatre, London. Read my complete spoiler-free review.
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2022-02-02 18:00
I finally took the plunge and got my very first tattoo. I actually got two done in one go. Find out what my first tattoo experience was really like.
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2022-01-29 18:00
We have big plans for updating our home decor this year and re-decorating some rooms. Here’s what’s currently on my winter homeware wishlist 2022.
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2022-01-26 18:00
Readers everywhere will have their own unique little reading habits, but some can be pretty unpopular. Here are my top 5 unpopular book habits.
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2022-01-22 18:00
The winter season can be pretty harsh on our skin. Here, I’ll be sharing 6 of my favourite winter skincare staples that I believe works wonders.
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2022-01-19 18:00
There’s no better time than winter to have a cosy night in. With the darker evenings and the cold, rainy weather, you’ll likely find yourself looking for more things to do at hom… Read More
2022-01-15 18:00
Having afternoon tea at the Bath Pump Room was a great way to start 2022. It's definitely a must-visit place if you're planning a trip to Bath. Read more.
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2022-01-12 18:00
With a reading goal of 15 books set this year, I went through my TBR list and picked 5 books that I want to start first. Here’s what's on my January TBR.
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2022-01-08 18:00
With the Christmas and New Year celebrations over, January can feel a little deflating. So, here are my top 6 ways to beat the January blues.
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2022-01-05 18:00
Flamboyant and unique, Benihana on the King’s Road in Chelsea, London, offers a dining experience like no other. Read my full review on Benihana, Chelsea.
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2022-01-01 18:00
Every year I like to set myself a few, small goals that I think will help improve both my mood and life in some way. Here are my 5 personal goals for 2022.
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2021-12-29 18:00
Another Christmas has passed and, while that makes me very sad, it now means I get to enjoy all the gifts I received! Here's what I got for Christmas 2021.
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2021-11-13 18:00
With December 1st just a couple of weeks away, it's time to choose the perfect advent calendar! While I'm always a fan of the regular chocolate calendars (who doesn't love starting the day w… Read More
2021-10-27 17:00
A couple of weeks ago in John Lewis, I spotted this incredible-looking Halloween gingerbread house! Obviously, I had to get it and last weekend I finally found the time to decorate it. I lov… Read More
2021-10-26 17:00
Every year, one thing I always look forward to is getting my nails done for Halloween. I can spend hours scrolling through Pinterest picking the perfect spooky design. Whether it's ghosts, p… Read More
2021-10-25 17:00
Over the weekend, we headed to Hurleys Pumpkin Forest and Christmas Tree Farm to do some pumpkin picking! Pumpkin picking is such a fun, autumn activity and we came away with quite the haul… Read More
2021-10-24 17:00
The moment we got a puppy earlier this year, I knew full well, I'd be buying her ridiculous Halloween costumes. Pets at Home brought out some adorable Halloween costumes for dogs that I… Read More
2021-10-23 17:00
Halloween is one of the best holidays! And while it still doesn't get quite the recognition it deserves in the UK, unlike America, it's definitely getting bigger and bigger every year. From… Read More
2021-10-22 17:00
The Glossybox October 2021 box had a very special theme just for Halloween! The theme was 'Magical Masquerade' and had special, dual design boxes - either 'The Truth' or 'The Secret'. I rece… Read More
2021-10-20 17:00
Dark autumn nights where the wind is howling and the rain is pouring down is the perfect time to catch up on a good book. Sitting by the fire or curled up in bed under a mountain of blankets… Read More
2021-10-19 09:32
In 2019, we visited the Colchester Zoo Fright Night and had such a good time that we couldn't wait to go back! Obviously, in 2020, it wasn't possible, but, as soon as tickets were announced… Read More
2021-10-18 17:00
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love a scented candle - especially those comforting autumn and Christmas scents. My husband has tried to stop me from buying so many new candles every se… Read More
2021-10-17 17:00
As cosy and autumnal rainy days are, they can also be frustrating if you're stuck indoors with no plans. But, it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom as there are loads of fun things to do… Read More
2021-10-16 17:00
When I came across the Harry Potter Tag on Jenniely's blog I was so excited! I had no idea such a tag existed but knew immediately that I had to take part. Harry Potter is one of my biggest… Read More
2021-10-15 17:00
One of my favourite things to do this time of year is curl up on the sofa under a blanket with a hot chocolate and watch some of my favourite cosy/spooky movies. Halloween and Christmas movi… Read More
2021-10-14 17:00
It should come as no surprise that my favourite genre on TikTok is the cosy genre. Not only are they the videos I enjoy watching the most but they're also the videos I love to make too. The… Read More
2021-10-13 17:00
On the first official day of autumn, the Halloween decorations came down from the attic and I spent the day turning our home into a cosy, spooky space! Decorating the house for Halloween is… Read More
2021-10-12 17:00
I love reading books all year round, but there's just something extra special about reading books during autumn. The darker nights, rainy days and chilly weather are just the perfect excuses… Read More
2021-10-11 17:00
Hallotober Blogger Tag We are back with another tag post and this time it’s Halloween related! I saw the Hallotober Blogger tag on The Life of a Glasgow Girl blog and loved reading the… Read More
2021-10-10 17:00
In my opinion, you can never have too many autumn and Halloween decorations. As Cady Heron would say, 'the limit does not exist'. So, while many people in my life feel as though I probably d… Read More
2021-10-09 17:00
I think it's safe to say we've all been dreaming of getting away over the last couple of years. Just packing up and exploring a new city, trying new food, seeing new sights and meeting new p… Read More
2021-10-08 17:00
As a massive fan of Harry Potter and all things magical, when my husband and I came across a TikTok video of a potion making cocktail class at The Wizard Exploratorium in Soho, we knew we ha… Read More
2021-10-07 17:00
One of my favourite things about autumn is getting that cosy feeling, which is why I often try to have a perfect autumn day. What's a perfect autumn day you ask? Well, it involves candles, t… Read More
2021-10-06 17:00
We all know how much I love Halloween and buying all the tacky decorations to put up in my house for the entire month. Over the years I've gathered quite the collection of spooky spiders, cu… Read More
2021-10-05 17:00
What's Blogtober with an autumn-themed tag to get everyone in the cosy, autumn spirit? I found this autumn tag on Seven Roses blog which features 20 questions for autumn lovers that looked f… Read More
2021-10-04 17:00
Autumn is the time for bolder, darker and vampier colours to come out to play. I love autumn makeup looks from the bold lips to the strong colours, it's definitely the season I enjoy creatin… Read More
2021-10-03 17:00
It's that time of year again! The highly anticipated Lush Halloween 2021 release has been something I've been looking forward to for months. After seeing a couple of leaks of the new product… Read More
2021-10-02 17:00
There's nothing I love more than making my home feel warm and cosy. And what better way to welcome in the new season than with some cute autumnal homeware? As soon as the autumn decorations… Read More
2021-10-01 16:56
It feels good to be back! After not being able to participate in Blogtober last year, I was itching to get back into it this year and started planning my Blogtober 2021 content during a coup… Read More
2021-08-28 17:00
The Glossybox August 2021 box had a very special theme to it to celebrate Glossybox's 10th birthday! The normal pink box was transformed into a glittering pink disco ball with holographic pa… Read More
2021-08-14 17:00
For our wedding, we received an experience day voucher for a chocolate and cocktail masterclass in London! As my parents used to make chocolate from home for a living, I really thought I'd s… Read More
2021-07-31 17:00
Wow. That's all I can say. Wow. I loved this book so much! The world, the characters, the plot, the writing style, the drama, all of it was amazing and I couldn't put it down. As I'm writing… Read More
2021-07-24 17:00
It's time for the Glossybox July 2021 unboxing! And this month was honestly such a treat. I think it's actually been my favourite box of the year so far! With a theme of 'Beauty Treasures,'… Read More
2021-07-17 17:00
It's no secret that I'm a HUGE Harry Potter fan - borderline obsessed. And, although we only went to the in October, we decided to head over to the Warner Brothers Studios in Watford la… Read More
2021-07-10 17:00
For our wedding last October, someone gave us an experience day voucher for afternoon tea in the Aqua Shard. Neither of us had ever been to The Shard so we were pretty excited! We waited to… Read More
2021-07-03 17:00
As we're well and truly into summer now I've been browsing all the homeware sections looking to spruce up the house with bright, colourful, sunny decor. This is technically the first proper… Read More
2021-06-26 17:00
It's that time of year again! The time where I dig out a Christmas jumper and the Christmas movies and celebrate that it's now halfway to Christmas 2021. If you've been around for a while, y… Read More
2021-06-23 17:00
This month, the theme for Glossybox June 2021 was 'Dreaming of Paradise' and contained 5 beauty treats all designed to help get ready for summer! From the sneak peeks we'd received during th… Read More
2021-06-19 17:00
Okay, so, I have very mixed thoughts and feelings on this book. I really wanted to love it as much as others had but there were quite a few parts that just fell flat for me. Don't get me wro… Read More
2021-05-31 17:00
This month, Glossybox treated us to a beautifully vibrant and colourful box to go with their 'Let the Sun Shine' theme. As we head into the warmer months, the Glossybox May 2021 box was fill… Read More
2021-05-22 17:00
Lately, I seem to have stumbled onto BookTok which has been terrible for my productivity and my bank balance. But, with a number of great book recommendations flying about all over the place… Read More
2021-05-15 17:00
While reading through a bunch of blog posts, I came across the 'this or that book tag' from And On She Reads and thought it looked like a fun post to do! It's been a long time since I've don… Read More
2021-05-08 17:00
With the shops now open (yay!) I've been having a lot of fun browsing and impulsively buying new things (yay?). From gym clothes and trainers to dining room tables and, of course, makeup. It… Read More
2021-05-01 17:00
I don't think I've ever read a 700+ page book so fast before! From the moment Nesta and Cassian were introduced to each other in A Court of Mist and Fury (book 2) I have been very patiently… Read More
2021-04-24 17:00
Glossybox April 2021 Unboxing Spring has well and truly arrived and Glossybox decided to celebrate with a ‘woke up in spring’ themed box for April! We received 5 products in the… Read More
2021-04-10 17:00
I've been in a reading slump for about 9/10 months now. Yes...really. Over this third lockdown, when I was impulsively shopping, I thought I'd pick up a Kindle and read the incredibly popula… Read More
2021-03-31 17:00
The Glossybox March 2021 was a fantastic box, easily my favourite one so far! After the February Glossybox was slightly disappointing, March certainly redeemed itself. This month's theme was… Read More
2021-03-27 18:00
I've never tried anything from Melt Cosmetics before. But, when I saw their Blueprint collection I couldn't resist! So, I picked up the stunning, steel blue gel liner and the palette filled… Read More
2021-03-24 18:00
With Easter being next Sunday I dived into the Lush website and picked up a bunch of new products! The Lush Easter 2021 range is full of bright, colourful and fun products that I couldn't re… Read More
2021-03-20 17:57
Happy first day of spring!
The warmer weather is arriving, the days are getting longer and people are feeling more optimistic about the rest of the year. While spring and summer aren't reall… Read More
2021-03-17 18:00
After I got my very first Pat McGrath palette, the Divine Rose II Palette, for Christmas, I couldn't resist treating myself to another! I was drawn to the Celestial Divinity Palette thanks t… Read More
2021-02-27 18:00
The Glossybox February 2021 theme was, unsurprisingly, all about love and came in a fabulous looking retro cassette tape style box. As January's box was such a huge hit for me I was very muc… Read More
2021-02-24 18:00
So, if you follow me over on Instagram you'll know that we recently got a new puppy! It was something my husband had been wanting for a really long time. And, with nothing else going on due… Read More
2021-02-10 18:00
When Colourpop announced their Animal Crossing collection, I knew there was no way I'd be able to resist! I've always been tempted to buy products from Colourpop, but none really drew me eno… Read More
2021-02-06 18:00
Valentine's Day is next Sunday and while most of us can't go out and celebrate, we can still dress up, have fun and play with some pretty makeup! This simple Valentine's Day makeup look is q… Read More
2021-02-03 18:00
As we’ll all be stuck indoors for Valentine’s Day this year, why not stick on a romantic TV show to binge with your partner instead? Here are some of my favourite romantic TV sho… Read More
2021-01-30 18:00
After months of debating about it, I finally took the plunge and signed up to Glossybox for January 2021! For those who may not, Glossybox is a very popular, monthly beauty subscription box… Read More
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