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A woman in a magenta shirt leans over a green wire fence to interact with two small brown goats. — illustrating “London Zoo - Adults Only!” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

London Zoo - Adults Only!

This time last year some friends and I went to London Zoo for their Zoo Lates adults only affair. This year it has been rebranded slightly due to raucous behaviour of some to Sunse…

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Painterly portrait of auburn-haired woman with tiny skiers on her neck and winged fairies nearby. — illustrating “Proactiv+ Introductory Core Kit Review” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Proactiv+ Introductory Core Kit Review

Proactiv+ Introductory Core Kit* When I was offered the opportunity to try the Proactiv skincare range I said yes immediately. Like many I have seen the adverts and was intrigued. …

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Amber rippled glass sculptures glow on a reflective black surface in a dimly lit art gallery. — illustrating “Beauty Empties June 2015” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Beauty Empties June 2015

June has been another great month for me and empties thanks to my holidays and various travel minis so for those who enjoy these posts you're in for a treat. The first is a miscell…

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Masked woman in purple gown sits in a dark stone room with owl, candles, and alchemist tools. — illustrating “Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Giftset” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Giftset

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Range I was lucky enough to receive this Soap & Glory Sugar Crush gift set for Christmas and showing some restraint tucked it away ready to use in the Summ…

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A digital illustration of a red-haired woman with purple star freckles, red lace top, and pointed nails. — illustrating “My Nail Kit” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

My Nail Kit

Whilst I had a visit from Heaven & Gel last night so my nails would withstand my trip to Ibiza as a general rule I am relying on my own skills as a manicurist. Today I thought I'd …

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Close-up of a male lion with a dark-fringed mane roaring while resting on a tan rock. — illustrating “Talking Teeth” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Talking Teeth

*This post contains sponsored content* Early followers of my blog will remember that I wore ceramic braces for about 18 months. You can see my pictures before and during and the al…

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A small moth with dark speckled wings and a tan body rests on a rough light-grey stone surface. — illustrating “#mydubai | Day 2” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

#mydubai | Day 2

Sunday was our first 'proper' day in Dubai. I say proper but by that I mean we woke up in the beds went to sleep in. The day was spent as you would expect, round the pool and reali…

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A woman in a white blouse and patterned scarf holds a brown leather clutch on a vine-covered balcony. — illustrating “#mydubai” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

#mydubai

Le Royal Meriden Hotel After months of planning and excited chatter on our ‘Doobs Crew’ text group it's now a week since I returned from my amazing holiday in Dubai. I'm often pret…

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A smiling woman in a white bathrobe and towel wrap holds an open jar of white cream in a bright room. — illustrating “Holiday Skincare Regime” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Holiday Skincare Regime

When heading off on holiday as a beauty blogger trying to streamline ones skincare can be something of a challenge. Whilst I have evenings at home when I reach for nothing more tha…

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A woven basket with a pumice stone brush and stacked neutral soap bars rests on white lace. — illustrating “Mira 360m Four Spray Showerhead Review” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Mira 360m Four Spray Showerhead Review

Mira 360m Spray Showerhead* As a beauty blogger it's pretty much accepted that I should love nothing more than spending my evenings soaking in the bath. Whilst I do enjoy the proce…

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A large sea stack towers over a wide sandy beach at golden hour with tide pools and two distant figures. — illustrating “Beauty Empties | May 2015” on Florence and Mary
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Beauty Empties | May 2015

This month's empties are probably to be strictly fair somewhere from the early part of the month as I tried to get ahead of myself before heading to Dubai but nonetheless here is t…

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