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A smiling woman with long brown hair wears a maroon floral off-shoulder dress against a soft beige backdrop. — illustrating “2014 Body Favourites & Goals” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

2014 Body Favourites & Goals

As 2015 is well underway my main goal for the body (ignoring any such 'have a figure to rival a Victoria Secrets model' fantasies) is to use body lotion on a more frequent basis. S…

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A massive reddish-orange sandstone double arch stands against a clear blue sky with green desert shrubs below. — illustrating “December Empties” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

December Empties

Like my December favourites I'm 'late' with the products I used up last month and I better get posting as January's are hot on the heels. Towards the end of 2014 I made a conscious…

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Two stylized female avatars take a mirror selfie in a neon pink tiled bathroom with a spotted kitten. — illustrating “Bio-Oil beyond stretch marks” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Bio-Oil beyond stretch marks

Bio-Oil* link I received this bottle of Bio-Oil* in a goody bag after a press event a few months ago and must confess it was thrown into the pile and forgot about. I mean, unless I…

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Digital avatar with platinum hair in white lace dress and snowflake leg wraps in a bright winter scene. — illustrating “The Christmas Tree Debate” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

The Christmas Tree Debate

This time next month we will be sitting around with friends and family, opening presents, stuffing ourselves with turkey and waiting for the Downton Abbey Christmas special to begi…

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White porcelain teacup decorated with pink and red roses and a gold rim on wooden surface. — illustrating “Sick Day Saviours” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Sick Day Saviours

Be prepared for I am going to play the sympathy card. I have been sick, for weeks. I had a shocking cold which dragged on for weeks. When it finally disappeared I was left with not…

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A white building facade with ornate black iron balconies and an arched gate behind green hedges. — illustrating “At Home Manicure with Scholl” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

At Home Manicure with Scholl

Scholl Manicure Set* link I was excited to receive the Scholl Manicure Kit* recently as I'm dreadfully lazy at doing my nails. As you'll have read in previous posts I dabble with B…

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An open cardboard box is filled with numerous individual white and blue Advil medication packets from above. — illustrating “My Hangover Kit” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

My Hangover Kit

It is no secret that I enjoy a glass of wine or two with a side of jaegarbombs which often leads to hideous hangovers and some serious making up to do where my skin is concerned. A…

Victoria ·
Large white Vaseline Lip Therapy tin with confetti sits beside a tiny teddy bear on black glass. — illustrating “Vaseline Queen Bee” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Vaseline Queen Bee

Vaseline Queen Bee Honeylicious Lip Therapy* link Last night myself and Carissa headed over to Ham Yard Hotel to celebrate the launch of Vaseline's latest limited edition lip thera…

Victoria ·
A digital female avatar in a green bikini and large sun hat kneels on a white sand beach. — illustrating “An Ode to the Cheesecake Factory” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

An Ode to the Cheesecake Factory

Snickers Cheesecake Cajun Chicken Littles BBQ Kalua Pork The Cheesecake Factory is one of my favourite American food destinations. A chain it may be but I love it and who wouldn't …

Victoria ·
Pastel color-correcting palette, purple sponge, makeup brush, and NYX lip cream tube arranged together. — illustrating “NYX Make Up” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

NYX Make Up

NYX Make Up link NYX is a brand of make up I've never really dabbled with it. It's not readily available in stores in the UK and whilst in the USA I think well I can get it in the …

Victoria ·
Woman holds a large Ukrainian flag in a historic square beside a man with a microphone. — illustrating “Pay Day Beauty Haul & Repurchases | Part 2” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Pay Day Beauty Haul & Repurchases | Part 2

Carrying on from yesterday's post here is part 2 of my recent pay day haul, just don't think of the cost think of the advantage card points! Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spri…

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