My name is Nikki and I’m a self-tanning addict. There, I’ve got that of my fake tanned chest. I thought back to when I started regularly fake tanning and it was probably about 10 years …
The Slide Test: 5 summer looks that look great with heels or slides
(Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear) What’s The Slide Test? It’s a summer test I apply to any new clothes I buy to ensure those clothes have the wardrobe versatility to either be dressed up with heels …
Why it was essential I changed how I thought about exercising
(Sponsored by The Merrymaker Sisters) Do you know why it was essential I changed how I thought about exercising? In short, the old thoughts were damaging me – physically and mentally. Mentally, even though I’d …
The mid-thigh denim shorts edit 2021
The denim short is to summer what the denim jean is to winter – a wardrobe essential that opens up so many no-brainer outfit opportunities. If you find a pair of mid-thigh denim shorts to …
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2021
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2021 is here and like last year we’re showcasing swimsuits on a range of women of different ages, shapes and sizes. It’s your annual reminder that your body is …
Looking for foundations for peri or menopausal skin?
Looking for new foundations for your peri or menopausal skin? Don’t worry, I’ve put my face on the line. The result: a road test of eight foundations you might like to try on your face. …
Get behind Frocktober to raise funds for ovarian cancer research
It’s 15 years this month since my husband’s family lost an incredibly beautiful and amazing woman. My mother-in-law was just 54 (the same age I am right now) when she died from the insidious disease …
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily
Body acceptance is a mental muscle best exercised daily. I truly don’t think you can flick a switch and suddenly undo the deep layers of societal expectation that we and others have put on how …
More natural skincare products you might love to add to your kit
As a beauty product junkie, I’m always buying and trialling new things. I’ve been doing so for my job for about 20 years now. I wouldn’t call myself an expert but I’m definitely an enthusiast. …
Tips for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring
My tips for transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring will help you make the most of what you already own. Fashion lives and breathes seasonal changes but my wardrobe philosophy has always been those …
How to style a short messy bob using the Dyson Airwrap
Not since the great Thermomix purchase of 2009 have I laboured so long over a purchase. But I did it. I bought the Dyson Airwrap. I totally get it. Both appliances are big investments. So, …
Anxious about the uncontrollable? Try the Simple Seven strategy
It’s no secret that I get anxious about the uncontrollable, particularly when the uncontrollable is as big as it’s been since the start of 2019. (I’ve written previously about my anxiety here and here.) What …