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A hand rests on a foot, both featuring vibrant neon green nail polish against a dark blurred background. — illustrating “Chanel Le Vernis 307 Orange Fizz” on Florence and Mary
Chanel

Chanel Le Vernis 307 Orange Fizz

My first attempt at a nail paint for I don't know how many years was an old favourite Orange Fizz from Chanel. I can't deny it was quite a challenge to paint my own nails and the f…

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Bare feet with silver toe rings in the foreground as a woman sits on a patterned sofa. — illustrating “Trevor Sorbie Self-Grip Rollers” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Trevor Sorbie Self-Grip Rollers

Last Saturday was one of those days where despite having plans to go out that evening and ambitions for a major getting ready session I did not stop running around all day and ende…

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A woman in pink lace lingerie reclines on a vintage chaise in a white-planked room with evening light. — illustrating “Lush Toothy Tabs Review” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Lush Toothy Tabs Review

During my instagram phase there was one brand that kept popping up in my feed, LUSH. I've never shopped in Lush as there's something about their stores I'm not sure of but never on…

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A smiling manicurist in a dark grey sweater files a customer nails beside several polish bottles. — illustrating “Barry M Confetti Nails - Sour Apple” on Florence and Mary
Barry M

Barry M Confetti Nails - Sour Apple

This is a somewhat cheeky review of the Barry M Confetti Nails paint as you will see from the photo it was taken in store at my local branch of Superdrug. Whilst having my nails te…

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A digital avatar with orange hair and pink beanie sticks out their tongue in falling snow. — illustrating “Nails Inc Dry & Damaged Nails Kit” on Florence and Mary
Nail Polish

Nails Inc Dry & Damaged Nails Kit

Having my acrylic tips removed and releasing my natural nails on the world meant I would need to create an arsenal of goods to aid them on their way to full recovery. I was recomme…

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Hands with long pointed nails and gold rings hold a heart-shaped snowball outdoors in snow. — illustrating “Nails Inc Manicure” on Florence and Mary
Nail Polish

Nails Inc Manicure

Following my appointment with Caroline Herons the next task on my list was to tackle my nails. For as long as I can remember I have been visiting one of 'those' salons, yes the one…

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A mustached man in a tie and shorts stands before a golden sunset over water in a black oval frame. — illustrating “My appointment with Caroline Hirons” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

My appointment with Caroline Hirons

Helena Rubinstein famously said 'there are no ugly women, only lazy ones' and whilst I won't be so hard on myself to say I'm ugly I'm definitely one of the lazy ones. As I've expre…

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A light wooden sign hanging from dark chains displays Thank You text and a Luke scripture on white. — illustrating “Get ready for some Bloglovin” on Florence and Mary
Blogging

Get ready for some Bloglovin

It's no secret that Google Reader will be no more this time next week and varying levels of panic have ensued in the blogger communities. I had initial blood pressure rising for ab…

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Baked beans on thick toast topped with a poached egg, served with black coffee on dark table. — illustrating “Perfectly Poached Eggs” on Florence and Mary
Food and Recipes

Perfectly Poached Eggs

Sundays are the perfect day for a good English breakfast but I needed to find a way to lighten the calories during my weight watcher regime and the first step was perfecting my egg…

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A deep-field space photo shows a hazy blue galaxy cluster with orange lensed arcs and spiked stars. — illustrating “All About Orange Collection from Mac” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

All About Orange Collection from Mac

Last Thursday Mac released their All About Orange collection into stores and at 10am on the dot I was waiting patiently outside my local branch of House of Fraser to get my hands o…

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A light wood grooming kit displays a straight razor, shaving brush, and metal tins on a white background. — illustrating “Guest Review by my brother on Dove Men+Care” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Guest Review by my brother on Dove Men+Care

When I received an email asking I knew anyone who would like to try out the Dove Men+Care products I thought my brother, Rob would be the perfect man for the job having abandoned h…

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