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A woman in a ruffled white eyelet blouse and a man with a striped scarf pose before a logo backdrop. — illustrating “June Empties | Haircare” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

June Empties | Haircare

It would appear that I took an impromptu blogging break and the done thing in blogger circles is to apologise profusely, call myself a bad blogger and make many excuses for such be…

Victoria ·
A glitter-covered woman applies a dab of white cream to her bare shoulder against a solid tan backdrop. — illustrating “Fruity Skincare Favourites” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Fruity Skincare Favourites

I love citrus scents and if they can find a way into my skincare regime as the weather warms up even better. Today I have two current Spring favourites to tell you about. Josie Mar…

Victoria ·
Sepia photo of a young woman on a night sidewalk looking at her phone before a storefront. — illustrating “The Single Girls Date Night #2” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

The Single Girls Date Night #2

Following on from last weeks post it was back to the cinema a few days later to see Maleficent on it's release date. This was a film I definitely wanted to watch 'properly' without…

Victoria ·
A large black leather bag with a curved silhouette, red contrast stitching, and top handles sits on white. — illustrating “Mac Osbourne Collection Purchases & swatches” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Mac Osbourne Collection Purchases & swatches

Hot on the heels of Mac's Playland Collection (which you can read about here) was one from Kelly and Sharon Osbourne. Initially this launch didn't excite me, then images starting a…

Victoria ·
Smiling young woman in white plush bathrobe and head towel with cream dots on her cheeks. — illustrating “St Ives Invigorating Apricot Body Scrub” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

St Ives Invigorating Apricot Body Scrub

St Ives Invigorating Apricot Body Scrub* link As we move into Summer and start reaching for our self tanners the need for body scrubs increases so I'm pleased to have got my hands …

Victoria ·
A digital woman with reddish hair leans over a wooden hot tub in a purple-sky garden. — illustrating “Products that don't work for me #3” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Products that don't work for me #3

As we continue to go through my beauty stash and clear out the products that don't work for me here is the next instalment. Barry M Glamour Puss Shadow & Blush Palette* link When I…

Victoria ·
A person in a light pink puffer jacket holds a brown Macy shopping bag on a sidewalk with holiday ornaments. — illustrating “Beauty Haul and Repurchasing” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Beauty Haul and Repurchasing

I've been harping on about spending bans and de-cluttering and here I am with a haul but I have my excuses ready… L'Oreal Age Perfect Refreshing Toner link My beloved Liz Earle Ski…

Victoria ·
An intricate gold mechanical bonsai tree sculpture stands against a swirling vibrant blue painted gallery wall. — illustrating “Maybelline Master Glaze Cream Blush” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Maybelline Master Glaze Cream Blush

Maybelline Master Glaze Cream Blush link I love a cream blush so I was immediately drawn to the Maybelline Master Glaze cream blushes which are only available to buy in America. T…

Victoria ·
Black-and-white photo of three uniformed men, two in slouch hats, one with white flower on collar. — illustrating “The Single Girls Date Night #1” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

The Single Girls Date Night #1

Two of my favourite things to do are eating and visiting the cinema. Just because I'm a single girl who can often be left with only herself for company it doesn't stop my enjoying …

Victoria ·
Vintage nighttime postcard of a grand stone building lit by string lights under a full moon. — illustrating “Products that didn't work for me #2” on Florence and Mary
Beauty

Products that didn't work for me #2

Since returning from my holiday with a case full of new beauty products to try (see some of what I picked up here) and needing to find new homes for them I decided to have a spring…

Victoria ·
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