Saturday 27th June marked the very first UK Black Pound Day. A monthly campaign setup by Swiss from So Solid Crew (you know you’re old when you…… Read more “#BlackPoundDay”
This Counts as an Essential Item, Yeah?
Our social lives have been ripped away from us and with that, our opportunity to spend our hard-earned cash. No more cocktails with the girls at the…… Read more “This Counts as an Essential Item, Yeah?”
No Salon? No Problem
Lads, I don’t know about you, but I sure am missing the humble beauty salon. Hairdressers, nail technicians, beauty therapists, I took you for granted, and for…… Read more “No Salon? No Problem”
It’s My Quarantine, and I’ll Do What I Want To*
*within govt regulated guidelines…obvs I wake up, I do my makeup, I’m feelin’ myself so take a lil selfie for insta and post it on my story.…… Read more “It’s My Quarantine, and I’ll Do What I Want To*”
Quarantine Skin You Guys, is This Necessary?
We’re all indoors, we’re dealing with a global crisis, we miss our friends, normal life and we’re seriously doubting what we will do when we finally finish…… Read more “Quarantine Skin You Guys, is This Necessary?”
Skin Glorious Skin
Just before Christmas I adopted a new skincare routine, I had a complete overhaul which I don’t usually do but for once in my life – it…… Read more “Skin Glorious Skin”
Au Naturale…kinda
Your skin is looking banging, you’re trying to embrace your inner earth mother and feminist warrior telling you, you don’t need a full face of makeup, you…… Read more “Au Naturale…kinda”
Bye Bye Blemish
Ah blemishes. They’re like that randomer that come to your party and every time they get up from the sofa you think they’re gonna leave but alas…they…… Read more “Bye Bye Blemish”
Brr, it’s cold in here. There must be something in the atmosphere
P.S. it’s air conditioning. I don’t know how people in warmer climates do it. The hot to the cold and back again. A few hours in harsh…… Read more “Brr, it’s cold in here. There must be something in the atmosphere”
Operation: Tan
Nothing puts me in a better mood than tan. I feel sleek, I feel slim, I feel like the bronze goddess I know I can be. Good…… Read more “Operation: Tan”
Come on…Vogue
So, my Irish sisters have been killing it lately with the tan game. I’ve already professed my love for Suzanne Jackson’s (aka SoSueMe) Dripping Gold so when…… Read more “Come on…Vogue”
I love you, but I love me more
Such a weird little day, even if you have a partner, why do you need to wait for one day of the year to spend time with…… Read more “I love you, but I love me more”
Hit me with the HD
I’m just going to start off by saying, this product was kindly gifted to me from HD Brows however I have not been paid for any posts,…… Read more “Hit me with the HD”
2018 – The Best Bits
Another year ends, another begins – ground-breaking. I’m not really one for nostalgia when it comes to a new year so if you’re wanting a soppy blog…… Read more “2018 – The Best Bits”
All I want for Christmas is…Makeup
We’re on the home stretch, just one more week until Santa comes. As a grown woman, Santa can take many forms, your parents, siblings, partners, that aunt…… Read more “All I want for Christmas is…Makeup”
From Emails to Cocktails
We all remember those Boots adverts where the girls would be doing their makeup at their desks ahead of the big office party. I could never understand…… Read more “From Emails to Cocktails”
It’s Friday…(Black) Friday
Ok so technically it’s Thursday but had to give my trusty followers the scoop on the beauty deals to look out for on Black Friday. Before the…… Read more “It’s Friday…(Black) Friday”
I keep on falling…in love with Autumn
Ah October, the leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping and the winter colours are making an appearance. It’s a season for us basic b*tches, give me…… Read more “I keep on falling…in love with Autumn”
I Got 99 Problems and My Skin is One
Ah acne, our dreaded nemesis. Everyone has been affected by it whether it was that awkward stage when we were 16 or, even worse, you had clear…… Read more “I Got 99 Problems and My Skin is One”
Find Your Luxe with Bobbi
When I think of Bobbi Brown I think, simplicity, class, with a lil pop of colour. The brand is famous for creating stunning makeup looks, accenting the…… Read more “Find Your Luxe with Bobbi”
“I’ll never let go Jack” – yeah right
We all know the classic scene, Rose on the raft, Jack freezing his a** off, she promises that she’ll hang on forever – instantly lets go. THERE…… Read more ““I’ll never let go Jack” – yeah right”
The Voyages of Buck and Mr Foggs
Nestled in a corner of William St in the West End, is a quintessential neighbourhood bar – with a twist. *Disclaimer* This post may contain traces of…… Read more “The Voyages of Buck and Mr Foggs”
The bare Minimum
If you’ve been reading my recent blog posts or follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen this product make an appearance a few times here and there.…… Read more “The bare Minimum”
Brush it Off
I got my first set of makeup brushes as a Christmas gift from my sisters when I was 15. They were from Topshop and I remember thinking…… Read more “Brush it Off”
A Junkie’s Guide to Makeup Addiction
“Hi I’m Eve and I’m a makeup addict”. Welcome to M-AA folks (Makeup Addicts Anonymous). So this isn’t the most glamorous or visually appealing blog post I’ve…… Read more “A Junkie’s Guide to Makeup Addiction”
The Bronze Goddess
Picture the scene, you’ve lounged by the pool all day, dipping in the water, sipping a margarita and shamelessly workin’ on that tan. The sun is now…… Read more “The Bronze Goddess”
Don’t Steal My Sunshine
Recently I’ve received a lot messages from people asking me for recommendations on “Summer Makeup”. In an ideal world, we’d go on holiday, let the sun do…… Read more “Don’t Steal My Sunshine”
Head’s in the clouds
My snapchat and Instagram stories have been full of people jetting away to an exotic location lately. The standard snap at the airplane steps always gives me…… Read more “Head’s in the clouds”
Come Fly With Me
In an ideal world, when travelling, we’d all be flying BA, sip champagne in the exclusive lounge to avoid mingling with the commoners and book a bag…… Read more “Come Fly With Me”
Drippin’ in Gold
I was once told by a Dermatologist that I have “good celtic skin”, a really polite way of saying damn Gina you’re pale. With said Celtic skin,…… Read more “Drippin’ in Gold”
You make me breakout
“You know you make me breakout…I don’t wanna look like that…you know you make me breakout” Somehow I don’t think Dave Grohl was talking about acne breakouts…… Read more “You make me breakout”
Hella Wavy
We’re switching things up this week because I like to keep you on your toes. If you’ve been visiting me on Instagram lately you’ll see a number…… Read more “Hella Wavy”
¡Viva la Revolucion!
Every so often a makeup brand rises from the ashes and blasts the other high-end brands with their outstanding quality and insane prices. In today’s case, that…… Read more “¡Viva la Revolucion!”
Sweaty Betty
The Summer months are fast approaching and if, like me, you’ve been hiding under the safety of oversized jumpers and stretchy jeans you may find that your…… Read more “Sweaty Betty”
Take it Off!
Ah makeup removal. It’s a battle. We all know the struggle of having a long day, coming home and the desire to crawl into bed sometimes overcomes…… Read more “Take it Off!”
Charlotte’s Hollywood Glow
Name me a brand more luxurious and seductive than Charlotte Tilbury. I’ll wait. Charlotte’s products ooze glamour and sophistication. They make you want to say Darling after…… Read more “Charlotte’s Hollywood Glow”
Workin’ 9 2 5
“…Yawn and stretch and try to come to life…” Ahh Dolly, she speaks to me on an emotional level with this tune. We all know the struggle…… Read more “Workin’ 9 2 5”
How do you like your eggs in the morning?
I like mine with…chocolate. For those who may not know, the six weeks leading up to Easter are when we’re supposed to prep and abstain from certain…… Read more “How do you like your eggs in the morning?”
I Need the Dolla
Don’t we all? I’ve always been told I have champagne taste on a lemonade budget. I love luxury brands, especially when it comes to beauty and skincare.…… Read more “I Need the Dolla”
These Snakes Ain’t Loyal
St Patrick’s day is quickly descending upon us and I for one can. Not. Wait. I adore St Patrick’s day, I get to listen to trad music,…… Read more “These Snakes Ain’t Loyal”
Hung up on Huda
Ok I have a confession, I might as well lay it all out now, I have an addiction…to foundation. Let’s think of it this way though, the…… Read more “Hung up on Huda”
Good Hair Starts in…Leith
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to go to my first blogger event with fellow Edinburgh blogger and gal pal WearWhatWorks (hey hun). The event…… Read more “Good Hair Starts in…Leith”
A Wing and a Prayer
The winged liner is a cruel mistress. When she’s on point (literally) she’s unstoppable, and when she’s not, we question why bad things happen to good people.…… Read more “A Wing and a Prayer”
Blinded by your…highlight?
Highlighter – we love it, we’re consumed by it, we can’t get enough of the stuff. It’s like legalised heroin in my opinion except, you know, your…… Read more “Blinded by your…highlight?”
“Love is in the air. Wrong. Nitrogen, Argon and Carbon Dioxide are in the air.”
Sheldon Cooper tells it like it is. Ah Valentine’s day, the Justin Beiber of commercial holidays. To me, Valentine’s day doesn’t mean a time spent with the…… Read more ““Love is in the air. Wrong. Nitrogen, Argon and Carbon Dioxide are in the air.””
Wined, Dined and Valentined
February 14th, the one day of the year it’s socially acceptable to display your love and affection for your significant other in the form of an oversized…… Read more “Wined, Dined and Valentined”
The Radiant Narsissist
The only time I will take that title as a compliment is when it’s in relation to one of my all-time favourite brands – NARS. It seems…… Read more “The Radiant Narsissist”
All about that base
The secret to long wearing makeup, it’s what we all want to know isn’t it? If you ask any beauty professional they’ll tell you good makeup starts…… Read more “All about that base”
Hello…it’s me…
Hello and welcome my fellow makeup lovers. You have stumbled upon my very first blog post (exciting times!) so it would probably be good to start off…… Read more “Hello…it’s me…”