Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Strip Lashes

Hiya Darlins,

You may be surprised to know I have the odd flutter! no not on the horses but of the false lash variety, not on a daily basis although I honestly wish I had the knack some people have of throwing them on in seconds, years ago maybe. I remember applying both top and bottom lashes while in labour in 1975, why I thought I needed to look decent for the maternity hospital is beyond belief to me now, but in those days I wouldn't go out for milk without them.  Lashes have certainly come a long way since then but the huge variety can be a little overwhelming. One thing I will say that maybe some people don't want to hear is, not in this lifetime would I ever wear real Mink lashes......the Minks have the fur literally ripped from their backs while alive, NOBODY needs to have that on their conscience especially when you can find stunning alternatives like these Kiss Faux Mink that didn't hurt a lil animal.

Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Strip Lashes

The style shown here are called Little Black Dress and are absolutely gorgeous, fluffy and separated on a black lash band, these lashes are knot free so you have a perfectly flat natural looking lash line. The design has multiple lengths and curls for a totally natural look. Not too long but long enough to give you a fabulous natural looking flutter, the last thing you want is to feel overdone and self conscious. 

Kiss Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection Strip Lashes

To apply the Lashes there is a new adhesive from Kiss which is Formaldehyde free, if you have ever had a stinging or burning from a glue that's the culprit, this clear glue is strong enough to hold your lashes from day to night without any irritation, also containing Aloe Vera you can rest assured the glue is protecting while it works.


Lyn x 


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Hi Loves,

The last time I featured Burt's Bees was back in 2017 you can read my initial thoughts here. I must confess to still having a major soft spot for the brand and the ethos behind the products is just lovely.

This time round Burt's has teamed up with leading  cruelty free ethical makeup artist Justine Jenkins to create some fabulous lip looks. Justine went completely cruelty free in 2012 and now only uses ethical products on her clients which include our very own Fearne Cotton. 






 We have quite a little  collection to go through, and one that I have very much enjoyed testing out especially as they are all perfect for Summer and super soothing in this tropical paradise we call England at the moment.





Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Oil  1.18ml

The most convenient product ever, the oil is applied to the brush by twisting the end cap which delivers just the right amount of product. These are a pigmented conditioning lip oil, the pigment is not enough to stain but is just enough to give your lips some gloss and colour. 100% natural with Coconut & Meadowfoam seed oils, your lips will feel moisturised and comfortable for hours. Package is 100% recyclable.
Available in 6 shades.

Shown here are Misted Plum 630  &  Caramel Cloud 604





Burt's Bees Lip Crayon 2.83g

I absolutely love these, the crayons come in both Matte & Gloss and the thing I love most about them is the twist up design, there is nothing worse that trying to sharpen a soft pencil! the pigmentation is fabulous, and as always with Burt's your lips are being cared for while all the time look great. the Gloss gives you that super sexy Hollywood glamour wet look, while the Matte is bang on trend for today's lip looks.
Both gloss & matte are available in 6 shades. Shown here are Outback Oasis 401 & Redwood Forest 411.





Burt's Bees Lip Shine 14g

If you are a lip balm girl, look no further than these handy little tubes of subtle colour, the moisturising properties are second to non and your lips will thank you for the love. Just one tiny squeeze and the applicator delivers just the right amount of product. Containing Apricot Wax and as always with Burt's Bees 100% Natural. 
 Available in 6 shades.
Shown here Spontaneity 016 & Smooch 060


There is an awful lot to love about Burt's Bees so you can see why they have been a major beauty favourite for the last 30 years or so.


Check out the whole Burt's Bees range



Lyn x 



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Hi Loves

I was thinking about this whole Gym malarkey, as you know since the flippin heart thing I have been trying to improve my fitness levels, of course I need to shed some of my winter hibernation layers, but largely it was to be able to breathe.  It has to be said I am a reluctant gym visitor, you will find me pouring for hours over fitness clothes, trainers and the like, and yes I have even signed up to fitness clothing subscriptions, that was all the fun bit, the not so fun bit is actually getting yourself there in the first place.

Some 6 years ago ( where did that time go?) I was literally obsessed with the gym, I used to go from one class into the next and rush from work to make my classes even sometimes doing six Zumba classes a week often 2 hours back to back, what happened you may ask?  I ask myself this on a daily basis, I guess I thought I was there!  wherever there is?  and started slacking and eating out more often telling myself it was all good I needed a life, which was my excuse, what I should have found was balance or moderation which is something I have never been good at, why have one chocolate when there's a whole box crying out for love?  So on top of this laziness came a lot of rather large Steroid doses, once 6 days constantly fed steroids by drip. If anyone has ever experienced this joy you will know the size that comes with it!  I know there a people on the Internet who say non of it matters and you should love your body, and that's right to a point, but when you can rest a dinner plate on your chin you know you got a problem. The paramount thing for me was that I felt like absolute cr@@ I had no energy and everything was an effort, 3 stone in under 12 months was a lot for my bod to take on.  so back in the gym.  OHHHHHH the first time, the second time and a few times after that I had to have my hand held, I was so bloody embarrassed, not so much at my size but just how unfit I was, it was chronic, and this is where the problem with the gym kicks in. You join and some uber fit 20 year old boy wants to run you through a fitness assessment, no thanks love not in this life time am I being that shown up!  I just want to blend into the background in my dull old gym gear, I don't want anyone to look at me let alone point out just how unfit I am!  so you start day one; you step on a treadmill  (because at least you are confident you can walk, after all you have been doing it for years) look around and you have two major fit birds running as though the shops are about to shut either side of you, so you plod along trying to look as though you are enjoying it and anyway, who wants to be that slim and beautiful?  gradually you convince yourself every time you pick up your keys to DRIVE to the gym to WALK that you are getting there and things are getting easier, and guess what? they actually are, it takes no time at all to start feeling a little bit better, notice I didn't say good? but honestly more than your body it helps your mind to know that you are actually doing something for yourself.  I am still a sweating mess, but I am beginning to enjoy my workout sessions, enjoy not love!  I am hoping the love will come later, but if you are even slightly considering doing something, as Nike say *just do it*  cheesy but it's true, your head will love you for it and your body will follow. After all it has no choice :) 

Lyn x 


Photo Liverpool One Gym. 

Seksy Beauty  Elegance Eau De Parfum

Hiya Darlins

You know I am all about clean fresh fragrances, I love anything with an element of Citrus and the kind of  fragrance that reminds you of warm holiday evenings.

New to me and probably new to you too is a fragrance range from Seksy Beauty, currently the brand have three fragrances. Elegance ( featured here) Entice & Embrace.

Firstly I want to talk about the bottle. 12 faceted glass featuring a genuine Swarovski crystal embedded into the bottle plus another that can be hung from a chain as jewellery, I have never seen this before on a fragrance, so pretty cute I think.

Seksy Beauty  Elegance Eau De Parfum

Seksy Elegance 50ml Eau De Parfum

As mentioned this is a really clean fresh fragrance with top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot, Champaca Leaves, with middle notes of floral Jasmine, Rose, Sweet Pea, Violet and Sugared Orchid blending to a base of Blackberry Musk, Plum & Amaranth Wood. On first application you could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed, worry not, withing a few moments the fragrance settles into subtle powder that has a superb lasting power. On first glance you could easily look at this brand and think whaaaat? I have never heard of this so it can't be great, however on wearing you soon come to realise this fragrance can certainly hold it's own amongst others 3 times the price.

Currently Seksy Beauty is available HERE

Lyn x 

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World Duty Free Exclusive Clarins Double Serum

Hi Loves, 

We have all come to know and trust Clarins as a brand so it's great to know that Clarins Double Serum is the most powerful complete age control product in their collection of beauty products. 

Containing  21 plant extracts including the new addition of Turmeric which is renowned for it's ant-ageing qualities, this combination of plant extracts help stimulate the  five vital functions: hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, regeneration and protection the skin needs in order to maintain a healthy youthful glow. The twist and pump airtight container delivers just the right amount of product for your face neck and decolletage, easily absorbed this super rich serum gives an instant lifting effect, while having a powerful impact on the look of fine lines. The really clever thing about this Serum Dispenser is that it has a unique dosing system so you can twist the cap and either have a small or large dose depending on your need at the time.




Used morning and night under your usual skincare, you can rest assured your skin is receiving all the nutrient goodness it needs on a daily basis.  and the good news is that now Clarins Double Serum is available at World Duty Free on an amazing offer, two, yes two bottles of this delightful amber serum are available as a World Duty Free Exclusive at an extra special price. I have written previously about the benefits of Duty Free shopping and just how simple and convenient it can be, you can read it here  

World Duty Free Exclusive Clarins Double Serum

 This is just one of the many exclusive offers from World Duty Free, it's always well worth checking out the before you or anyone you know flies off.



Lyn x

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