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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj6pAQlQLJSJGxfL6LM53rhfa8YgvqtaWP1fKfCn5pZInHifKTcqhS9uUpgmjXcTxfhsviJvYTC8FZYnfYRQQ7YBX727st7CEdorqLXiNanJxis2PF7XUsebT5KHsFc0wJeXeMArwSWeV/s2048/morpheus8.dr.bejma.leeds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj6pAQlQLJSJGxfL6LM53rhfa8YgvqtaWP1fKfCn5pZInHifKTcqhS9uUpgmjXcTxfhsviJvYTC8FZYnfYRQQ7YBX727st7CEdorqLXiNanJxis2PF7XUsebT5KHsFc0wJeXeMArwSWeV/s16000/morpheus8.dr.bejma.leeds.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;">A few ago weeks ago now I entered <a href="https://drbejma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Dr Bejma’s clinic</span></b></a> ready for my treatment. The treatment I’d seen in the press, those before and after photos of Judy Murray and the one I’d looked at online and wondered if it would help my poor old turkey neck and sagging jawline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><o:p>I was hoping to see Dr Bejma when she visited a clinic in Leicester but she hadn't been able to pin down any dates, I was more than happy to travel to Leeds to see her though, I'd already told Nick that was my plan! </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>After conversations with Dr Bejma she </span><span>confirmed</span><span> I </span><span>would</span><span> be a suitable candidate which made me very happy. For complete transparency Dr Bejma then actually asked if I would like to </span><span>collaborate</span><span> with her, </span><span>offering</span><span> this treatment for me to share my </span><span>journey</span><span> with you </span><span>guys.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b style="background-color: white;">So, what is Morpheus 8?</b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Morpheus 8 is an in-clinic skin treatment that combines two of the most popular anti-aging treatments, micro-needling and radio-frequency, in one device to help stimulate collagen production. This particular treatment targets the deeper layers of the skin though, offering great results. It can help with sagging skin, acne scars, help improve your skin's overall condition, and can help with wrinkles and pigmentation. It's often referred to as the 'non surgical facelift'.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>It's a non invasive treatment and can be performed on the face and also on the body. So, face, neck and abdomen are the most popular areas but you can also treat</span><span> knees and thighs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>If you're interested in skin like me </span><span>you'll</span><span> know that </span><span>micro needling causes micro trauma to the skin, kick starting a healing response and then the heat from the radio-frequency has a shrink wrap like effect to help tighten the skin, I mean they're not the technical terms as I'm no aesthetician :D but you know, in a nutshell!! </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1-3 treatments will be required, generally 3 are needed [this will be discussed at your consultation] and they will be 4-6 weeks apart and then a yearly maintenance may be required, to top up the great results from your initial treatment, but obviously that differs from person to person. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's a great option for those that want to see a big improvement but don't want to go under the knife. In fact it's one of the most exciting non surgical treatments on the market right now!! </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693333625793457px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: start;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.666666984558105px;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuzjHuJqA3A1u_ZC2k7YJmRLrUOW0psldEmOSCSzsoOcNAE1kctbDXf7H_sJz_otSpYECHIa8UVHaURcQYhyphenhyphen_WQvGtWFKwOPSzKy0NFsKzU1EXDuHY0z2qVGfrJ-VElP7wtC0_2GmHsJV/s2048/morpheus.equipment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuzjHuJqA3A1u_ZC2k7YJmRLrUOW0psldEmOSCSzsoOcNAE1kctbDXf7H_sJz_otSpYECHIa8UVHaURcQYhyphenhyphen_WQvGtWFKwOPSzKy0NFsKzU1EXDuHY0z2qVGfrJ-VElP7wtC0_2GmHsJV/s16000/morpheus.equipment.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wZ_kisz2bRFE5F7ZzOXjLIwhtlZ_cgq_rNjI_zmpZ5mDG0jALXHzL_1Zklv1CxMwXLp4FV8JmrBcSj0dHCd24TL7h1cB83CO1NV3AQXQAK7b_yTi24-_Gc7-iQhB4BS3ZpAFNq1fTYqi/s1747/morpheus8.skincare.leeds.drbejma.judy.murray.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1747" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wZ_kisz2bRFE5F7ZzOXjLIwhtlZ_cgq_rNjI_zmpZ5mDG0jALXHzL_1Zklv1CxMwXLp4FV8JmrBcSj0dHCd24TL7h1cB83CO1NV3AQXQAK7b_yTi24-_Gc7-iQhB4BS3ZpAFNq1fTYqi/s16000/morpheus8.skincare.leeds.drbejma.judy.murray.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Treatment </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The head of the Morpheus 8 device contains 24 coated pins that penetrate deep into the skin and fat so this is not something you can tackle without a topical anaesthetic! Dr Bejma applied a numbing cream to the whole of my face and this was left on for around 40 minutes to work it's magic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BqyRnT8rgdnTaXGG_HZW0KcYCU8p4j0zaXcb9jnrFw1LQ1xIn9El-1frtauB7Lde5q7OWAjKwpxK-EW3x5oGsi1ltoMjplZgGvfD1JNkIuQZBOs1hOTkR-IPalA0K9kQV9VUgmgRtg9V/s2048/morpheus8..facelift.judy.murray.leeds.aesthetics.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BqyRnT8rgdnTaXGG_HZW0KcYCU8p4j0zaXcb9jnrFw1LQ1xIn9El-1frtauB7Lde5q7OWAjKwpxK-EW3x5oGsi1ltoMjplZgGvfD1JNkIuQZBOs1hOTkR-IPalA0K9kQV9VUgmgRtg9V/s16000/morpheus8..facelift.judy.murray.leeds.aesthetics.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmOtcC_4640lpTr065qi3vzXsOQwq3xA4zgz4LAMbkFp4QwMlFb2_MOtGewkziuyUd6GtSIg9YHJ9io0Iw2Nvbwvoh6kzN27rn94QAuzNpVv1qRPTVHqg2aNUr6XGFYJVxBnDHnZ2KVnF/s2000/moprheus8.numbing.skincare.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDmOtcC_4640lpTr065qi3vzXsOQwq3xA4zgz4LAMbkFp4QwMlFb2_MOtGewkziuyUd6GtSIg9YHJ9io0Iw2Nvbwvoh6kzN27rn94QAuzNpVv1qRPTVHqg2aNUr6XGFYJVxBnDHnZ2KVnF/s16000/moprheus8.numbing.skincare.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then Dr Bejma began.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be totally honest and tell you that I'd read a lot about the Morpheus treatment beforehand and watched a few videos and even with the numbing I was expecting it to be uncomfortable. When I walked into the clinic Dr Bejma said "I bet you're excited but a little nervous" and that was so true. I'd even told the girls at work that I was expecting pain. Dr Bejma did a little test area to see how I tolerated it, I laid on that couch gripping my hands together and I think even holding my breath a little at one point whilst she delivered the needles into my skin but it was actually fine, totally bearable in fact and I was really surprised but I think I'd just got it into my head that it was going to be painful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dr Bejma started with my under eye area and my cheeks and then slowly worked around my face, jawline and neck. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWV5I6hsdjxlgxJRU-CcFiF41MSsowaKMPgku5OkcSbnKJ5fsPtKX3k8-4855N1SOz0WyaIRaHumc2qXb8JtDDWGe6o1PHyskfffaj-mgbePeWcz_VfRL7wMW8xw9EDdGyft2PcGl1m_K/s2048/morpheus8.dr.bejma.leeds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWV5I6hsdjxlgxJRU-CcFiF41MSsowaKMPgku5OkcSbnKJ5fsPtKX3k8-4855N1SOz0WyaIRaHumc2qXb8JtDDWGe6o1PHyskfffaj-mgbePeWcz_VfRL7wMW8xw9EDdGyft2PcGl1m_K/s16000/morpheus8.dr.bejma.leeds.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b>Is it painful?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not going to say it was 'painful', I'd phrase it as more of a discomfort. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, there were areas of my face that were a little more uncomfortable than others, a little stingy, let's put it that way, and the odd area that took me by surprise, but I feel I need to be honest as that discomfort was there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd say my neck area was where there was more discomfort, although totally tolerable, but my neck is my main area of concern anyway so I'm willing to do whatever it takes there, no pain, no gain as they say!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dr Bejma did two passes over the areas and it only took around 30 minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EuVGDC90pa8oAJv2QV6EAPg-1yWFlj0c563wb0DtySCWc5BBdrQu96MpHeTfVNa0UQyyCzUk12va6NBbMQMGZ7882XClnPrSebdkB9gdIUR2bi0kOczLTBGWFjawmlyi8u8FIiPWvaB-/s2048/Dr.Bejma.Leeds.morpheus8.treatment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EuVGDC90pa8oAJv2QV6EAPg-1yWFlj0c563wb0DtySCWc5BBdrQu96MpHeTfVNa0UQyyCzUk12va6NBbMQMGZ7882XClnPrSebdkB9gdIUR2bi0kOczLTBGWFjawmlyi8u8FIiPWvaB-/s16000/Dr.Bejma.Leeds.morpheus8.treatment.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV8d9JBCllH5-Gq-HsFgI6dM5TmBsO9ukPRIlhyYLUoWn4L5FTU4E2ualnRscr79TiARu6FyviHias3Dvz71bCAv2hXz9H6vdOOqsfp9L1-DEUWiHXPB2ZqrfMMmByZmmlFG6QcmCr3nz/s2048/morpheus8.microneedling.radiofrequnecy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV8d9JBCllH5-Gq-HsFgI6dM5TmBsO9ukPRIlhyYLUoWn4L5FTU4E2ualnRscr79TiARu6FyviHias3Dvz71bCAv2hXz9H6vdOOqsfp9L1-DEUWiHXPB2ZqrfMMmByZmmlFG6QcmCr3nz/s16000/morpheus8.microneedling.radiofrequnecy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87JZCj3NFL8PfTSHWXE6oJNeOGdr_1-IlEEVnhlf5rfHEBeS243qbR0kl9Vk_DG1IBTIxTGZXmcENgbZaGm_yGfkyZdc4NQXqigIY5fYABIPh0Qwoveg7T5lFnJlnPe0nZF5Mj-1cFZ9-/s1747/moprheus8.nonsurgical.facelift.Leeds.Br.Bejma.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1747" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87JZCj3NFL8PfTSHWXE6oJNeOGdr_1-IlEEVnhlf5rfHEBeS243qbR0kl9Vk_DG1IBTIxTGZXmcENgbZaGm_yGfkyZdc4NQXqigIY5fYABIPh0Qwoveg7T5lFnJlnPe0nZF5Mj-1cFZ9-/s16000/moprheus8.nonsurgical.facelift.Leeds.Br.Bejma.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Following the treatment my skin was quite red and a little swollen as you can see from the photos, this is totally normal, it wasn't painful in any way afterwards but did feel a little bit stingy, a bit like sunburn. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A liberal amount of healing cream was applied to my face followed by a good SPF 50 and I was given more of the cream and the SPF in little pots to take home and use as it's important you heal in the right way. You can't wear makeup for 1-2 days post treatment, I waited for 2 days, then applied very light makeup. Personally I'd say 2 days is about right, I didn't want to put anything on my face before then if I'm honest, thing is you have tiny little scabs on your face so heavy makeup is not ideal. You must avoid being in the sun too, wear your SPF guys at all times, not just after any skin treatment!!! I wish I'd known how important sun protection was when I was growing up. Bear these points in mind if you have to plan your treatment around work or any social events as there is a little bit of downtime, I didn't leave the house for 2 days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On leaving the clinic my neck was definitely more red than my face and had lots of little lumps at the entry points, again Dr Bejma explained this was normal and they would disappear before long. The redness in my face started to subside on the journey home but my neck was still red, and actually stayed like that for a day or two. I'll talk more about my recovery and results in the subsequent blog posts, this is more about the treatment itself. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVDByQveZlHwqdF4j8i7mgkk4Die6r87rnKW3ky1C1GYyfh5JfLmJGqr_6kKEeh_v-FMvrMoc9LMD2Dth_pTCJT5GRR2TSQc9H8bhLO1X6u3hKCzxIRWyH3hZzh0e83MN4JDhfBnnOnEl/s2048/morpeus8.Judy.Murray.aesthetics.realself.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVDByQveZlHwqdF4j8i7mgkk4Die6r87rnKW3ky1C1GYyfh5JfLmJGqr_6kKEeh_v-FMvrMoc9LMD2Dth_pTCJT5GRR2TSQc9H8bhLO1X6u3hKCzxIRWyH3hZzh0e83MN4JDhfBnnOnEl/s16000/morpeus8.Judy.Murray.aesthetics.realself.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b>Choosing a clinic </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot stress how important it is to do your research, and then some more, before you book in for your treatment, but then you know that right?! I'm not just talking about this treatment either, I'm talking about any aesthetic/surgical procedure you are thinking of having and don't just research the treatment but the clinic <b>AND</b> the doctor too. Take your time and don't rush into anything. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As I said I was thinking I would be able to book the treatment when Dr Bejma visited my home city of Leicester so I'd already done my </span>homework on<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">treatment</span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> before I </span>chatted to her, I then went on to do my research on Dr Bejma too!!! You have too, please don't skip this, this is for your safety. Turns out Dr Bejma was a junior doctor in Leicester many years ago, she is an advanced medical aesthetic practitioner as well as being a busy GP and I love that she's not about reversing the signs of ageing but about releasing the real beauty that's already in you. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="color: #333333;">I've experienced a few clinics in my time and encountered some pleasant and friendly doctors and some not so, I'm not saying the 'not so's' </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;">aren't professional and uber qualified, they most certainly are, cos like I say, I do my research on that side of things, but I like to feel comfortable in a clinic environment, welcomed and at ease you know, after all you're handing over your hard earned cash and you need to be happy with all aspects of your care and treatment. If you have a consultation and you are not happy and feel there's something, anything, you're not entirely happy with, walk away! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;">What I will also say is that the minute I walked into Dr Bejma's clinic I felt comfortable and at ease [big tick off the list for me] and she greeted us with the biggest smile, even though we couldn't actually see her smile [sounds crazy I know but she had a mask on - Covid times] you could see that smile in her eyes, hear it and feel it!!!! Hand on heart she is one of the nicest doctors I have come across and she knows her stuff. I would <b>100%</b> recommend her and word of mouth goes a long way in this business.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQh2wN0r3uTASYjg8jBc1MJ4D9L3TyUnVcUckQZCVztqwUOVV_AwYj8Ll4JaE6VVGJubj8N-IOB5h0j2_ZLNkSeX6fiWxpUPpQfMrVc8OV4MUEpY8Y_kHxVUB11xuFExDaiThbFpIXpH8/s2048/Dr.Bejma.Leeds.skncare.clinic.morpheus8.treatment.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQh2wN0r3uTASYjg8jBc1MJ4D9L3TyUnVcUckQZCVztqwUOVV_AwYj8Ll4JaE6VVGJubj8N-IOB5h0j2_ZLNkSeX6fiWxpUPpQfMrVc8OV4MUEpY8Y_kHxVUB11xuFExDaiThbFpIXpH8/s16000/Dr.Bejma.Leeds.skncare.clinic.morpheus8.treatment.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: x-large;"><b>Why I had it done</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, some people have asked why I've had/having the treatment, telling me that I look okay as I am, they can't see the issues that I do. Some people will also say to others, although no ones actually said this to me, <span style="color: #666666;">"Why can't you just accept that you're getting older and actually grow old gracefully?'</span>, I've heard so many women say that to other women. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Firstly, I totally accept I'm getting older, none of us can stop the passing of time, growing old is a privilege that is denied to many and it's a true blessing to experience it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Secondly, I'm never growing old gracefully!!! We only have one shot at this life so I'm whooping it up and being disgraceful till I can't no more. I will love with all my being, laugh till it hurts, always be spontaneous and of course have all the beauty treatments I want and can afford, the latter being the issue as money doesn't grow on trees, but still.....one life! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thirdly, you may not see the flaws, or issues, call them what you like but <b>I DO</b> and I don't like them. I applaud women who see their face changing as they get older and totally embrace it, but I can't and I'm just being honest guys. Nick, my husband of 30 years always tell me I'm beautiful as I am but also know's if a treatment helps with my confidence and how I feel inside and I'm happy with it, then he's happy and supports me all the way. If I ever wanted a face lift that might be a different ball game but you know...we'll see when I hit 70.. ha ha. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm 52 at the moment, not old by any stretch of the imagination [definitely still feel 30 in my head although aching body doesn't agree] but bigger changes are now happening. I've been on medication for many years for rheumatoid arthritis and I know that has affected my skin too over time, helping create deep lines and wrinkles and I don't sleep well at all so that has also taken it's toll on my skin. The dreaded turkey neck has crept up on me and thanks to the peri menopause my whole face seems to have dropped and hit the floor and I can't pick it back up again! The jowls are real, lips have also gone south and I look sad when I'm not smiling, even though I'm full of happiness inside and quiet frankly I just don't like what I see in the mirror any more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Over the years people have always said I don't look my age and people will say to me even now that they would no way put me in my 50's, ha.....wait till you get closer then you'll realise. I jest, but it's how I feel. I'm not confident with my skin anymore and the way my face looks, I feel like I've aged so much in the last year and I know a lot of that is down to the shitty menopause, and the multiple Covid lockdowns haven't helped either! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will say it again, that if you're happy with what you see in the mirror, that's amazing but also don't judge others that don't feel the same way. I have friends that are the same age or older than me that don't have the same issues and jowls are no where to be seen BUT we're all different and genetics play a big part. I know I don't have to justify myself but I do want to say that by having treatments I'm not expecting to turn back time or to look younger, that's not what I want, far from it, I just want to look like a better, fresher version of me. THAT. IS. ALL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And.......skin ageing is never something that any of us want <b>BUT</b> it is something we can hold off for as long as possible with a healthy lifestyle and some seriously amazing treatments!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the next blog post I'll be talking about the days following my first treatment and the results so far and I'm due for my second treatment in the next week. In the meantime you'll find lots of info and videos of my treatment taking place over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pricelesslifeofmine/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram highlights</span></b></a> [click on the Morpheus8 circle in my bio] I mean hey, just come give me a follow anyway and if you have any questions whatsoever please get in touch via instagram or send me an email and I'll try and help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please also check out Dr Bejma's website <a href="https://drbejma.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a> and give her a follow on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr_bejma/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>right here</b></span></a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You may also like to read</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2018/06/coolsculpting-at-hampton-clinic-my.html" target="_blank">Coolsculpting at Hampton Clinic - my experience & your questions </a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><br />Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester55.378051 -3.435973-22.468336126818315 -144.060973 90 137.189027tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-37694782778834213832020-07-22T13:08:00.000-07:002020-08-16T11:48:01.061-07:00New business & new adventures!<div class="" style="clear: both;">
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I love my holidays and now the kids are older Nick and I want to travel more and experience more of the world. To do that you need extra pennies in the bank right? I looked at various online opportunities, a bit of a side hustle, you know the ones selling skincare, fragrance, health shakes, that sort of thing but none of them spoke to me or excited me. The truth of the matter is that I didn't want to have to hard sell any product to anyone, it just doesn't sit right with me, each to their own and all that, absolutely, and if that's their thing, amazing, but it just wasn't for me.<br />
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Fast forward a few months, a global pandemic and lockdown, and I've found what I was looking for. I'm now an officially certified, ABTA protected travel business owner and I can't tell you how excited I am about it. Let me explain how it came about.<br />
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I've followed Charlotte from <a href="https://www.lifesimplystyledbyme.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Life Simply Styled</span></b></a> for a while now on Instagram and back in January, I think it was January, I watched her launch a new business. A travel business. Now, if you follow Charlotte anyway you'll know she's always full of the joys of spring and excited about everything, well, this new business of hers got her excited on another level let me tell you! I was intrigued.<br />
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I watched her from afar for a while and you could see her passion, and that she was in love with what she was doing. So, in March I took the plunge. Like Nick said to me, life really is too short and you have to take chances. You can't live with those 'what ifs'. </div>
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I'm partnered with a company that boasts over 25 years experience in the industry and who are the UK's number 1 home based travel agency. I always knew there was money to be made online, but like I said I didn't want to be pressured to push a product on anyone because I <i><b>HAD</b></i> to hit a target to get paid that month. Who wants that pressure? No thank you. </div>
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With this business there are NO targets or certain figures that you have to hit, nothing at all, and no product you have to sell, let's face it you don't have to force a holiday onto someone do you, or beg them to buy your holiday, they <i><b>want</b></i> to go on holiday, it's something that everyone is already doing!<br />
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It was a no brainer of a business opportunity for me.<br />
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I joined in March and worked my way through the online training at my own pace, an hour here, an hour there, fitting it around my lifestyle and family.<br />
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We are partnered with some incredible travel partners with more coming on board all the time. We have access to the best training which again you can work through at your leisure, it's your business, your time, your choice with absolutely no pressures. Once you've done your basic training you can choose to do extra training and become a Disney specialist, a wedding specialist, cruise specialist, the list is endless.<br />
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Not gonna lie, I kind of joined the business at a difficult time with COVID-19 stopping the world in its tracks, no travel allowed, everyone and everywhere went into lockdown (and meltdown on occassions) but that did not discourage me in anyway because the fact is travelling the world is never gonna stop, it may be paused a little, but the travel BOOM is coming. It may be different, it may not be what we're used to but it will be back and actually as I'm writing this a few people I know are sunning themselves in Spain, France and Croatia! Oh, and our team are super busy booking staycations as they've gone through the roof. Doesn't matter where the destination is, let's face it nothing beats that holiday feeling! <br />
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I joined this business initially just for myself, so I could travel smarter and earn commission back on everything I book but I soon decided to run it as a business and also build a team. I really enjoy the aspect of helping others set up their own travel business, supporting and coaching them and helping them to also earn from travel and literally work it around their lifestyle. We have so many mummies working it around their little ones, teachers, Disney lovers, it's perfect for everyone, even if you just love a good holiday, it's for you! </div>
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Absolutely! You can do this alongside your full time job (many of us do) and other side businesses, as it's so flexible. You could even just use it to earn commission on your own travels alone and it would still be worth it!</div>
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Absolutely none. We have all types of people from so many different backgrounds, full time teachers, care workers, healthcare professionals, corporate workers, beauty technicians, hairdressers and cabin crew. I'll say it again it really does have something for everyone! </div>
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The training is incredible and the support is second to none. It's all online and totally flexible. You can choose from many specialist courses too and learn so much. You work at your own pace to become certified but the training is unlimited. </div>
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We can book so much, from hotels to villas to resorts and hot tub lodges. We can also book UK staycations such as Butlins and Hoseasons, day trips, theme parks, afternoon tea and earn commission on it all!<br />
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<b><u>Do I have to set up an office at home?</u></b><br />
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Not at all. You can work this business from anywhere, all you need is your phone and WIFI. Work it from the local coffee shop and even whilst you're on holiday, earning those extra pennies to book your next trip! </div>
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I wanted to touch on the support and the friendships in this business too because I think that's so important to mention. I've worked for many years and never, ever, have I come across support and team spirit like it. Seriously I haven't. We have a great bond and we all want each other to win. In the short space of time I've been in the business I've made so many friends that I know will be around for a very long time. I feel very privileged to be part of such an insane community actually, I'm blown away by it every day. I know of someone who left another online business because there was none of that <b>'one team'</b> spirit, it was a sorry story of bitchiness and an 'I'm better than you attitude', well, you won't find that here. This person joined our team and hasn't looked back! Enough said.<br />
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Do I have any regrets joining this business in very difficult and unprecedented times?<br />
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Nope. Nada. Not one.<br />
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Actually, rewind, I do have one and it's that I waited and watched for too long. I should have joined sooner! This here side hustle excites me and what a feeling that is to have right? I can't wait to get home from my 9-5 to work on my travel business.<br />
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Coming out of this global pandemic and lockdown it's clear to see that now more than ever people want more security, a side hustle, an extra income, something as a back up for that just incase, let alone great deals on your own travels. I knew I needed something to work around my current job, my blog, my online store and this is it, it works perfectly. People will often say to me, "I love my holidays but I don't have the time." My reply to that and to you is that I actually work this around my busy 9-5 at a hospital, I write this blog and also run an online boutique. My mentor works two jobs, is a mummy to two little girls and still finds time for her travel business! You can find the time, just an hour a day is all you need. Cut back on Netflix, stop falling down a scroll hole on your phone, and boom there's your hour!<br />
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If you're reading this and are even the tiniest bit intrigued, then get in touch with me and I can give you more info and answer any questions you have. If you want to book travel for others or if you just want it for your own travel and to explore more of our beautiful world, get in touch. I have a Priceless Life Travel tab across the top of this blog with a very simple form to complete and send to me, <a href="https://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/p/priceless-life-travel.html"><b><span style="color: black;">click here </span></b></a>to access that or you can contact me via my instagram page Priceless Life of Mine <b>(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pricelesslifeofmine/"><span style="color: black;">click here</span></a>) </b>and send me a DM there, whatever you prefer. In fact I have story highlights on there too so you can have a watch of those.<br />
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My theory in life is you'll never know if you don't try, this could be exactly what you are looking for! I did actually look at other travel business options some months ago but I couldn't stretch to the big start up fees, and they also had a certain amount of travel you had to book in a month, whereas with the company I'm with now, the fees are minimal, I think you'll be very pleasantly surprised.<br />
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I'm so excited for my future in this business, the world is now our oyster and Nick and I can't wait to explore even more, although our bucket list is already as long as our arm!<br />
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicestershire, UK52.772571 -1.205212652.1565225 -2.4961061 53.3886195 0.085680899999999838tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-49531203658019028802020-02-11T14:13:00.000-08:002020-08-05T05:55:29.878-07:00Our return to Titanic Spa in Yorkshire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in 2014 my friend and I booked a stay at <a href="https://www.titanicspa.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Titanic Spa</span></b></a>. A luxury award winning spa set in the hills of the pennines in the heart of Yorkshire. You can check out my previous post <a href="https://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2014/10/my-titanic-spa-experience.html"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. After that visit we promised to go back some day and that's exactly what we did a few weeks ago. We both took our daughters this time for an overnight stay. From the Midlands it's a two hour drive but totally worth it for sure! As you can see from the picture above it was a crisp January day but the sun was shining and the drive up was perfect. </div>
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Titanic is an Eco spa set in a restored mill, blending the architecture with the modern state of the art spa and apartment accommodation. It works perfectly.</div>
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I won't go into too much detail as it's in the previous post but we arrived at 10.30 and checked in. Your apartment isn't available until 2pm so you take a case/overnight bag and then a separate one for the spa area as you can go in more or less straight away after your welcome drink. We couldn't wait to get into the dressing gown and slippers and feel the stresses slipping away! </div>
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The overnight package we booked (<a href="https://www.titanicspa.com/spa-break/sunday-night-stop-over"><b><span style="color: black;">Sunday night stopover</span></b></a>) included a facial for us all, 2 course lunch and evening meal and you're given a schedule for the day when you check in. When we arrived they also had some special offers on treatments that were still available so we all booked ourselves in for a massage too!! </div>
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Our lunch was booked for 1.30pm so we made the most of the heat and ice experience in the morning. I love this area so much, could stay in there all day to be fair. I've no pictures of this area but I did do a cheeky insta story early the following morning when no one was around. There's a highlight on my instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pricelesslifeofmine/"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a> if you fancy watching it to get a good feel for the place. </div>
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We ate lunch then got the keys for our apartments, went to see what they were like and grab a quick coffee. Our bags had been delivered to the rooms so you don't need to bother getting them from reception and taking them up yourself. </div>
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We totally lucked out on the accommodation on our last visit because we were allocated one of the larger rooms with two big bedrooms even though there was only two of us. This time we got two smaller apartments, both with just one bedroom each but they're great anyway with the same facilities. The girls shared a room and Sarah and I shared the other. </div>
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The apartments have everything you need. Milk in the fridge, orange juice for the morning, tea, coffee and a little breakfast basket. We took a couple of cheeky bottles of fizz to pop in our fridge for the evening. You don't go down for breakfast, it's continental in your apartment at your leisure.</div>
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I had to show you the food, it was so delicious!<br />
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Our evening meal was at 7.30pm and I'd actually put a request in for a later time in the evening as you can't eat in your dressing gowns (you can at lunch time) so we prefer to use the facilities until as late as possible then shower and change and go down for dinner, it works so well for us that way.<br />
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Anyway, enough dribbling over the food, and on to the treatments. Our massage was booked for 2.30 and they managed to get all four of us in at the same time which was amazing, so no waiting around for each other (we weren't in the same room obviously!!!) Just what our aching little bodies needed with my therapist commenting on the knots in my shoulders several times, she worked her magic though and pummelled them away in a jiffy. </div>
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Our facial was at 5pm. Now, when we booked the stay we all said we wished we could change the facial to a massage as that's what we all would have preferred. We couldn't change it, as it turned out we got the massage deal on arrival anyway, BUT, let me tell you, we all floated out of the treatment rooms after the facial and couldn't stop talking about how incredible it was, seriously incredible. In fact, I've never had a facial like it. If you want to know, it was the <a href="https://www.titanicspa.com/spa-treatment/facial-treatments/elemis-superfood-pro-radiance-facial"><b><span style="color: black;">Elemis superfood radiance facial</span></b></a>. Heavenly. So glad we weren't able to change it, it was better than the massage by a million miles.</div>
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After dinner guests have access to Bar1911, a cocktail and champagne bar. We chose not to as we had fizz chilling in our fridge. We decided to grab a couple of DVD's and go have a girly night in our apartment. A selection of films are available free of charge from reception and they have plenty of choice. Incase you're wondering we watched Bridget Jone's baby; again :D </div>
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I've been to a few spa's and this is honestly my absolute favourite for quality and more importantly value for money. We paid £129 each for our overnight stay, which is incredible value compared to other overnight spas, especially when you consider the facial is £75 alone when you book it separately. We also opted to go on a Sunday/Monday which meant we all only needed to take one day off work rather than two. They do a Saturday package but it's more expensive. </div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-75070075736472077052019-12-05T05:54:00.000-08:002020-02-11T14:14:37.493-08:00Rosa Mer Collection from Browns <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're thinking about gift ideas for someone very special this Christmas, look no further, I have just the thing for you. These incredible morganite and diamond earrings from <a href="https://www.brownsfamilyjewellers.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Browns</b></span></a>. I was going to feature them in some sort of gift guide but I'm waiting for other items and to be fair these beauties deserve a post all of their own!</div>
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These exquisite studs were kindly gifted to me and to be honest they couldn't be 'more me'. I'm not one for big flashy earrings, never have been, and these are so delicate and so beautiful yet still make a statement. They are part of the <a href="https://www.brownsfamilyjewellers.co.uk/jewellery/collections/rosa-mer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Rosa Mer collection</span></b></a> at Browns. The collection embodies grace and elegance and is inspired by the enchanting pink sea! </div>
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They are made from 9ct rose gold with the most beautiful oval cut morganite and a round brilliant cut diamond encased in a claw setting for a secure finish. They are super comfortable to wear, in fact, you don't know you've got them in to be fair. Trust me when I say, they finish off any outfit perfectly. I've been out for a casual lunch and wore them, and got compliments from friends and I'm playing dress up this weekend for a Christmas party so I'll be wearing them then!<br />
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It's quite difficult to take photos of earrings on yourself and pick up the colours and detail but I hope I've done them justice. You can however get a better look on the Browns website, the whole Rosa Mer collection is linked for you <a href="https://www.brownsfamilyjewellers.co.uk/jewellery/collections/rosa-mer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">right here</span></b></a>.<br />
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These earrings came boxed and beautifully packaged so the easiest way to gift this Christmas.<br />
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Browns have kindly given me a discount code for you to get <b><span style="color: #999999;">15% off </span></b>on the Browns website. Use the code <b><span style="color: #999999;">SPARKLE15</span></b> to get the discount.</div>
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We all know our skin changes as the years roll by and what our skin needed in our 20's and 30's is very different to what it needs in our 40's and 50's. There are so many options out there it's sometimes hard to know where to start. <a href="https://www.arkskincare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">ARK</span></b></a> are a new skincare brand that treat primarily by age but also by skin concern, making things a lot simpler!<br />
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They have the Protect range for teens and those in their 20's, Defend for 30's and 40's and the Defy range for those over 50. That'll be me then! They suggest you start by selecting your cleanser and moisturiser and then adding in any treatment products to tackle any skin concerns you have from breakouts to redness, to pigmentation and lacklustre skin.<br />
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I was kindly gifted a few products to road test and have been using them for the last few weeks. I like to try them properly before I report back.<br />
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I've been double cleansing for a while now (<a href="https://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2019/06/my-current-double-cleanse-routine.html" rel="" target="_blank">see here</a>) as I like to remove every trace of make up first and then go back in to do a second cleanse. The pre cleanse & make up remover is amazing. I've been raving about it on Instagram as it really does melt any make up away, even waterproof mascara. It's a multi fruit lipid blend with omegas 3,6, and 9 and it's gentle on the skin. I probably will buy this when this one runs out. </div>
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For my second cleanse I've been using their Age Defy brightening cleanser and thumbs up for this one too. It's quite a light, creamy cleanser, but effective, my skin feels squeaky clean afterwards. It's packed with a combination of vitamins, antioxidants and lipids. It also has red algae and vitamin c which help to brighten the complexion, and it definitely does. </div>
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This does have some essential oils in it so check the ingredients list if your skin can be sensitive. </div>
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The moisturiser is lovely. It's quite a rich texture but it glides on and sinks in beautifully. It leaves my skin feeling plumper and nourished which is what we need as our skin changes quite dramatically in our 40's and 50's. I've not been using it with any of my own serums as I wanted to see what this was like without it but I think I definitely need something more for me personally, and I'll start adding in my extra hyaluronic acid as I do have quite dehydrated skin a lot of the time. It may be that this alone offers enough hydration for someone else, depends on your skins needs. Mines very thirsty!!!</div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-83120368580680740002019-07-29T08:36:00.000-07:002019-08-02T10:22:52.185-07:00Breakfast at Tiffany's New York <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we booked our trip to New York I didn't realise that having breakfast at Tiffany's was a thing. We had joined a Facebook group called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/653376801416793/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">NYC the place to be</span></b></a> (an absolute must to join if you're planing a trip BTW) and someone was talking about it on there. The minute I read about it, I needed to get a reservation. That's the difficult part. </div>
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I thought I'd share some pics, my thoughts on the food etc, and tips to get yourself a reservation. </div>
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You have to book via an app called <a href="https://resy.com/?date=2019-07-28&seats=2" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">RESY</span></b></a>. It's the only option. You decide the date you'd like to book for, then exactly 30 days before that date you have to log on to the app and basically, it's fastest finger first gets a reservation! They literally go within seconds, and I mean seconds. Now I didn't think I had a cat in hells chance but thought I'd give it a go and attempt to get a booking for our first day in New York. My thinking was that if I failed on my first attempt I'd have several more days to try for.</div>
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Much to my surprise (and utter excitement) I got a reservation on my very first attempt, I know a lot of people try for days with no success. </div>
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The table reservations are released at 2pm UK time so you have to be logged on and ready to go as soon as you see the times come up. My top tip here is to create your account on the website and enter your credit card details into RESY days/weeks before so that you don't have to mess around on the day. Log into RESY as close to 2pm as you can as you don't want to keep refreshing your screen as it hits 2pm or just after as you could risk totally missing it! My next tip is to go for a time later in the day. I think everyone sees the times and tend to go for the early ones, thinking they'd much prefer to be there at breakfast time, literally. I had already decided to go for a time after lunch because you can have the breakfast option at any time of the day and I think that played a big part in me getting a reservation. I went straight for the 2pm slot and got it. Whilst we're still talking about booking, I will say that although I managed to book for our first full day there, I really wanted to try and get a booking towards the end of our week as it was our wedding anniversary. I tried for another three days on RESY, thinking if I got another one I'd cancel the first, but no luck at all. I literally got on there and they had all gone within a minute. I was super happy though that we'd got one. I actually couldn't believe it. </div>
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You don't have to pay upfront, you pay on the day, your credit card details just secure your reservation. </div>
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Let's talk about the food. Oh, and my little blue bag sitting there on the table:) I mean every woman dreams of getting one of their iconic blue boxes right? I got a necklace.<br />
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The Blue Box cafe is located on the 4th floor of the <a href="https://www.tiffany.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">New York flagship store</span></b></a> and overlooks Central Park(ish!), from a couple of the windows anyway. You can choose to have breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at any time of the day. Your choice. We logged onto the website <a href="https://media.tiffany.com/is/content/Tiffany/blue-box-cafe" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">(menu here)</span></b></a> beforehand to peruse the menu and decide what we were going to order, although we still debated that on the day!</div>
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I opted for the breakfast (so I could definitely say I'd had breakfast at Tiffany's) and Nick went for the afternoon tea. I tried to get him to have lunch, you get two courses with that, and I'd heard that you didn't get much with the afternoon tea. He wouldn't be swayed though. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We had a glass of champagne, because how could you not, you're in Tiffany's, a one off experience. Don't choke on the cost though will you?! </span></div>
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The breakfast costs $32 and for that you get tea or coffee, a little bowl of seasonal berries and a croissant with nutella, honey butter and jam, then you have a (very) small choice of your main breakfast dish. I went for the avocado toast. I was asked if I'd like to add an egg to it, I stupidly said yes, and was charged $5 for the pleasure, and then the poached egg was just too sloppy for me so Nick ended up with most of it on his plate!!!<br />
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The afternoon tea is the most expensive at $52 and in my opinion <b><u>totally not worth it</u></b>. I think Nick was of the same opinion in the end. I did try and tell him! There just wasn't anything substantial for that amount of dollar. Four tiny finger sandwiches (not enough to feed a fly let alone a fully grown man) one savoury scone and one fruit scone and a few very tiny cakes, oh and a pot of tea of course. </div>
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I think we were there for around an hour and a half and although the staff kept coming to fill up our water and coffee, we personally didn't find our waiting staff to be the best. Yes, they were attentive but they just didn't smile much, if at all, and knowing that the majority of the people in there are tourists you'd think they'd be more friendly, it came across as though they didn't want to be there, which was a stark contrast to the rest of the staff in the store who couldn't do enough for you. I'm not saying all the waiting staff were like that, probably just ours having a not so great day?!!</div>
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The dining area is quite small, I'd say around 12/15 tables so you can see why getting a reservation is not that easy with people wanting to visit from all over the world. </div>
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So, did we enjoy the experience? <b>Yes</b>. Soooo glad we got to do it. Is it expensive for what it is? <b>YES</b>. Would we go again? <b>No. </b>It's more of a one off, bucket list type of thing. Would you recommend it to others? <b>Yes.</b> I would recommend it but I'd definitely have breakfast or lunch, the afternoon tea is not worth it in my opinion, and it's the most expensive option! </div>
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I have been for some time now, it's certainly the skincare law according to <a href="https://www.carolinehirons.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Caroline Hirons</span></b></a> and to be honest it makes absolute sense! I think it came from Korea where the women there have been cleansing their faces using the two step system for like, EVER!<br />
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That first cleanse to take of any make up, grime and pollutants from the day and the second cleanse to take away any reside and impurities left behind, clean out your pores and leave you with squeaky clean skin.<br />
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My cleansing routine has changed a bit over the last few years because I now understand the importance of having that two step routine. My routine used to involve one cleanse, sometimes with just micellar water if I was being particularly lazy, and then in the morning I would never do another full cleanse, just a quick wipe over with micellar! I've always loved anything skincare but I thought that was enough. Shock horror. It's because of Queen Caroline, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCag0Yi1S2sTmuPcr8ED91yA" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Nadine Baggott</span></b></a> and various skincare groups on Facebook that I am now part of I've realised the importance of double cleansing and using the right products to do so.<br />
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Your first cleanse needs to be with an oil based cleanser to remove sebum, spf and pollutants and my choice is Ultrabland from Lush. I swear by this cleanser, I think I've been using it for about 4 years now, it just melts my make up away and I use it on my eyes too without any irritation. It's a balm texture and feels nice and luxurious to use. The ingredients include hydrating almond oil, rosewater and beeswax to help lift away the dirt without stripping your skin. <br />
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For my second cleanse (water-based) I use Cerave hydrating cleanser. I only became aware of this brand through the Facebook groups I'm in and I believe it only launched in the UK in 2018. Cerave is an American drug store brand and I think it's got quite a cult following over here now. This is a great budget-friendly cleanser that won't strip your skin, in fact it contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help restore your skins protective barrier so a good all rounder as far as I'm concerned. Remember I said I never bothered with a cleanse in the morning, thinking a quick wipe over with micellar would do the trick? Not any more, every morning I cleanse with Cerave as it's gentle enough to remove the sweat and build up from the night before so I have a clean canvas to start work on.<br />
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These two products are now my Holy Grail cleansers.<br />
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I use flannels to take off my cleansers which are cheap as chips. For some years though I used the muslin cloths from Liz Earle, just thought they were the best thing but they are sooo expensive. I was recently gifted the <a href="https://makeupbox-ldn.co.uk/products/face-it-make-up-cloth-in-pink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Face It wash cloth</span></b></a>* from MakeupboxLDN and I absolutely love it. I know some people prefer to use a micro-fibre cloth to take off their makeup but I'd never tried one. I'm definitely a convert, I genuinely love using it and the fact that it's a cute heart shape with pockets at the back to pop your hands in is even better! It's so soft and removes cleanser and dirt effortlessly leaving your face feeling fresh and clean.<br />
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I wear make up every day so double cleansing is standard, I don't feel like it's a chore, actually it's a ritual I now enjoy. Yes, I've been naughty and gone to bed with my make up on in the past because I couldn't be arsed (or I'd had one too many vinos) and the pillow was calling, who hasn't, but not any more, in fact I haven't done that for years. It's also important to say that even if you don't wear make up you still need to double cleanse to get rid of all the dirt and pollution that settles on to your skin throughout the day, so if you think these would be a great combination for your skin you can shop the post below. </div>
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The city of Birmingham is about an hours drive from where I live in Leicestershire and I've been a few times before but it's always been a bit of a rush visit. This trip was little different. This time we went there to explore and delve in to find out what the city has to offer besides it's great shopping.</div>
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There are many hidden gems in the city, independent coffee shops, cafes but the hidden gem I loved the most were the waterways at the back of The Mailbox. If you don't know The Mailbox (the old Royal mail sorting office) is a leisure and retail area, although they are luxury retailers that are outside my price bracket that's for sure. We've been into The Mailbox before but just for a brief look around, you know, a bit of window shopping, but we've never really explored the other side. </div>
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Go up the escalators and past Harvey Nics, keep walking and you come to lots of canal-side restaurants. They're fab and great to sit and watch the world go by but we carried on walking towards the canals and towpaths. I think a lot of visitors probably stick to the main street and shopping area of Birmingham which is what we've done in the past but there's a network of canals hidden away in the city.<br />
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Behind the Town Hall you'll find the <a href="https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery</span></b></a>, right in the heart of the city and it's <b>FREE</b> so there's no excuse not to visit. The museum opened in 1885 and is in a Grade II listed building which is quite remarkable in itself. Set over several floors, there are over 40 galleries to explore with art, history and archeology. I'm not into art and paintings but I love history and all the artefacts, I could spend hours and hours in a museum! </div>
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The museum also has a fabulous <a href="https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/edwardian-tearooms" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Edwardian tearoom</span></b></a> which is worth a visit, sadly we ran out of time to sit and have anything, but that just means we'll have to come back for another visit! We just didn't have enough time in one day to get around properly, there's just so much to see, the museum's a real hidden treasure right in the city centre. If museums are your thing then there's also the <a href="https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Thinktank museum</span></b></a>, an award winning science museum. It's not free but definitely on my list of places to visit. </div>
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Birmingham is such a culturally diverse city and has so much to offer including several great theatre venues. We didn't do one bit of shopping on our visit, we were there purely to explore the places we'd not seen before but let's not forget Birmingham is also a great shopping destination. A city that has something for everyone!</div>
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I am rapidly approaching 50. Yep, 50 years of age. How the hell did this happen? Seems like only 5 minutes ago I was celebrating my 30th birthday. It doesn't bother me in the slightest to be fair, just wish time would slow down a little that's all.</div>
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This fashion post is kind of related to age, in a roundabout way because I debated for so long on whether to order this top or not. You probably know of the collaboration that Lorna Luxe has done with <a href="https://www.inthestyle.com/lorna-luxe" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">In The Style</span></b></a>, a collection of staple knitwear pieces, classic tailoring and statement dresses. Well, I've seen so many people styling her items all over social media and the majority are all spring chickens, compared to me anyway, so there was that thought going round in my head that I'm too old to be flaunting myself in any of her beautiful pieces. I held that thought for all of five seconds and then gave myself a slap! What was I thinking? If<b><i> I</i></b> feel good and comfortable then I'll wear it. </div>
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And, I have to say who knew I suited blue!!! I've never had anything blue in my wardrobe until now. I now have these trousers, this porcelain blue wrap top and a cornflower blue light knit!! Oh and only yesterday went out and bought a light blue wrap dress for the summer. A lot of people do those colour consultations don't they, I think that's what they're called, where a stylist comes along and works out what colour suits you, with some sort of colour wheel or something, may have just totally made that last bit up :D. I've always avoided blue, not even sure why, just didn't like it but now I've realised it suits my skin tone. Who needs a colour consultant?! </div>
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Anyway, back to the <a href="https://www.inthestyle.com/lorna-luxe-practically-perfect-porcelain-blue-wrap-top" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Practically Perfect Porcelain Wrap Top</span></b></a>. I'll put my hands up and say I forgot to take the black belt to go with the trousers, kind of sets off the whole look a bit more. <b><u>BIG</u></b> blogger fail but had to continue with getting the pics as never sure when Nick's next available! Every time I look at the photos though I get so annoyed with myself. I even thought about not positing this but then they'd go to waste. </div>
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I adore the print on this and the big puff sleeves. I ordered two sizes as wasn't sure. I'm normally an 8 but that gaped a little too much around the bust, not quite enough fabric to wrap, so stuck with the size 10. It's a cropped length but I can get away with it with high waisted trousers, one thing I'm definitely too old for is showing too much tummy. No-one wants to see that!!</div>
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It's the perfect top for dressing up or down, looks equally good with jeans and heels. I haven't worn it much yet though so need to get some nights out planned I think!</div>
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It's funny because I feel like I've found my style more as I've gotten older, I got a bit more trendy as I hit my thirties I think. Don't get me wrong, I'm never gonna win any awards in the style stakes but I just know what I like and what suits me and I actually get a lot of inspiration from lots of people I follow on Instagram, including Lorna. </div>
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Lorna has infact just added more items to her collection so if you fancy a look you'll find it right <a href="https://www.inthestyle.com/lorna-luxe" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.</div>
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P.S - I'm still so annoyed with myself for forgetting the belt-just doesn't look right :( </div>
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<b>I've linked the top obviously, the trousers are from Primark and my gorgeous beaded bag is from Zara, last summer but I've linked similar items below. </b></div>
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When it comes to skincare and giving your wrinkles a helping hand, you need some form of retinoid. It's the superstar ingredient to help reverse, prevent and repair the signs of ageing. Now retinol (vitamin A) comes in many forms, from retinol esters to retinoic acid and <b><u>I'm no skin expert at all </u></b>but I do know that it's always best to start with the lower strength when you first start dabbling with a vitamin A product. </div>
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My understanding is that retinoic acid, the strongest form, is the active ingredient our skin understands and can process, other forms of retinoids have to be converted by the skin into retinoic acid before it can work its magic. Results take time, usually many months before you see much of an improvement. Some over the counter retinols/retinals can be strong for some, so you need to go slowly and build up. I've used over the counter retinols with no issue but to honest never saw much in the way of results. I've also, on two occasions tried Tretinoin (prescription retinoic acid) and my goodness, this in on another level. With tret you really have to proceed with caution, slowly, slowly, it's bloody STRONG!! Your face can end up sore if you're not careful, and flaky skin with peeling is very common. I had all this and to be honest it's a case of it gets worse before it gets better BUT with me my face resembled that of a 90 year old with lots of flaky skin, makeup looking hideous and I hated it. Even, when I dropped to applying only once or twice a week it still looked the same, even more of a wrinkled prune that it did before I started using it so I stopped. I was gutted because I know tretenoin is the gold standard. </div>
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Now a little while ago I was gifted the <a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/catalogsearch/result?attr=0&q=medik8+crystal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Medik8 crystal retinal 6</span></b></a> *and was a little wary to say the least. As I said retinol has to be converted, first to retinaldehyde then to retinoic acid. This product already is a retinaldehyde so basically only needs one conversion making it work quicker on the skin. Containing encapsulated retinaldehyde, it offers high performance, providing visible results up to 11 times faster!! Now, that's impressive. </div>
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The <a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/catalogsearch/result?attr=0&q=medik8+crystal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Medik8 crystal retinal 6</span></b></a> is really lightweight, orange in colour as you can see, spreads over the skin nicely and absorbs well. My skin is quite dehydrated so I do sometimes find I need to put something over the top. I always leave it a good hour though, I'll apply this and an hour later go back with some oil or a moisturiser.<br />
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I've been using this for a while now, in fact, it's more or less empty, and I've had zero irritation and zero flaking/peeling. I love it.<br />
<b>I REALLY LOVE IT</b>. More than any other retinol I've used, my skin just behaves whilst using it which makes me happy. I think because it uses encapsulated technology it releases the retinaldehyde slowly rather than BOOM, all at once, perhaps making it more of a gentle delivery and that's why I get on with it better??<br />
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It comes in various strengths, starting with the crystal 1 which is entry level, 3 for people that are new to retinaldehyde but have used mild retinols before, 6, for when you're ready to step it up a gear, and then 10 for those ready for that extra boost from number 6. My skin definitely needs number 10 right now.<br />
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If like me you struggle to cope with the side effects of flaking and peeling that comes with strong retinoids/prescription ones, then this one might be a good option for you. If you haven't tried a retinol product before and you want help with wrinkles and fine lines, dark spots, acne, then you need something like this in your routine. If you're a newbie then perhaps start with number 3?<br />
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Using any kind of retinoid is a bit of balancing act, and understanding how your skin reacts is key. Remember to start slowly, once a week initially and build up and ALWAYS use spf in the day. Every day!<br />
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I think I look after the skin on my face pretty well, yet I neglect the skin on my body so much!! I exfoliate it occasionally and every now and then I'll slather on some body lotion but I've never been one of these women that do it religiously. I want to get out of the shower, dry and go.<br />
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I'm definitely worse in the winter. During the cold winter months I pack away my hairy legs (and hairy everything else) and I just forget to slap on the lotion. You're the same? Thing is, the winter months play havoc with our skin don't they, what with the central heating and a million layers of clothing so I guess our body needs the nourishment more. Mine most definitely DOES.<br />
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We've already had a little taster of sunshine here in the UK, although it disappeared again quite quickly, but spring really is around the corner, and time to be getting out said hairy legs and then the rest of the body as summer rolls around, so cue some totally fabulous body milks* from <a href="https://www.sesderma.co.uk/uk_en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sesderma</span></b></a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.sesderma.co.uk/uk_en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sesderma</span></b></a>, a big name in dermatology, were established in Spain many years ago, and is now sold all around the world. They have been looking after the needs of our skin for many years but, I cannot lie, I've only recently become more aware of the brand through upping my anti-aging skincare game. I'm part of a few skincare chat groups and I see people talk about their products on the regular now so when I was asked if I'd like to try these I was genuinely excited. </div>
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The <a href="https://www.sesderma.co.uk/uk_en/atopises-body-milk-400-ml.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Atopises body milk</span></b></a> is for atopic prone skin, which is skin prone to dermatitis/eczema, but also for anyone with extremely dry skin, that'll be me then! It's a daily lotion which helps to calm and relive problematic and dry skin, keeping it protected and moisturised, preventing skin dryness and restoring the hydro-lipid barrier. It has some incredible ingredients and you can read more about them on their website.</div>
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The <a href="https://www.sesderma.co.uk/uk_en/acglicolic-classic-body-milk.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Acglicolic classic body milk</span></b></a> is for all skin types and contains glycolic acid encapsulated in liposomes giving it incredible penetration levels. Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring active that helps to exfoliate the skin and stimulate cell renewal as well as being extremely moisturising. It also contains Boswellic acid which is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. </div>
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I've really enjoyed using these body milks and being a 'milk' they're both really light and melt into the skin, leaving no tacky residue at all. Usually after applying body products I have to wait a little while before I can get dressed but that's not an issue with these, I can dress straight away. The ones I've got at home are quite thick though, a standard body moisturiser, you know, the ones that smell good and hydrate your skin for all of five minutes, but these lightweight ones are better because they are full of active ingredients. And, because of those actives they'll provide more long term results.<br />
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I do have to be honest though guys and one thing I have to say is that I'm not mad about the smell of the Atopises milk. Don't get me wrong, it's not horrible in any way, I'm just very aware of it when I apply. I'm not sure what ingredient it comes from but it does fade quite a bit when it absorbs in to the skin. I find both of the creams super hydrating but for this reason I prefer the Acglicolic, it's a very subtle scent. Personal taste I guess.<br />
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Thank you Sesderma, you've actually made me think more about what I'm applying to the skin on my body and who knows, if I keep it up I might have the skin of a goddess by the time summer shows her face! :) </div>
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Being able to escape the daily grind and relax, even for a few hours, is the best feeling right? Life sometimes takes over and even though we steal half an hour here and there for some pamper time at home it's not quite the same as a spa visit is it? So, when I was invited along to <a href="https://www.edenspa.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Eden Hall</span></b></a> with Emmie for their evening escape I jumped at the chance! I'd been wanting to go to this spa for so long.<br />
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Eden Hall is an award winning day spa located in the heart of Nottinghamshire. They believe that wellbeing is enhanced through relaxation and enjoyment and I couldn't agree more. As well as their many day package options they also offer the evening escape every Friday night, where you can spend three hours immersing yourself in all the facilities they have to offer. </div>
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The drive up to Eden Hall [formally Middleton House] is rather grand and what lies behind is a haven of calm and tranquillity. </div>
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After checking in at reception we were given a brief tour of the spa to familiarise ourselves before we changed into our swimwear and dressing gown.</div>
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After truly immersing ourselves and relaxing in the thermal spa suite we decided to wander (in our gowns) to the conservatory as a light bite is included in the evening package. We dined on Chilli washed down with a glass of fizz to kick off the weekend. Be totally rude not to.</div>
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The conservatory in the evening is super cosy, dimly lit with candles flickering. It was a busy evening but not too rammed, actually the conservatory is really big with plenty of seating, so room for everyone. We took a seat but did find ourselves waiting for a while for our order to be taken, but we got there in the end. The light bite that's included is just enough but you can pay and have dessert if you fancy.</div>
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We still had quite a bit of time so decided to head back to the thermal spa suite to inhale the essences of rose and lavender a little more. We also hit the foot and shoulder massage seats before heading off to the slumber lounge.<br />
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The slumber lounge is the perfect place for some quiet time. In there you'll find day beds, hanging chairs, soft lighting and a fire. It's a secluded place to have a little snooze (there are plenty of pillows and blankets) or take a book and read for a while.<br />
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Before we knew it the evening was over and it was time to check out and head home. The changing rooms were fairly busy at this time because I guess everyone stays right to the very end to get the most from their visit. The changing and shower facilities are great though and with in-shower Elemis products too!<br />
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The evening escape offer is the ideal way to end your day (and start your weekend) and if you're new to any spa experience this is a great way to 'dip your toe in' shall we say and see if a spa is for you. I know they're not for everyone but personally I could go every week!! If only. Before I forget, they also offer a small selection of taster treatments on the evening escape, starting from just £33.<br />
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I left Eden Hall with my mind relaxed and my body revitalised. I loved of every minute and I will most definitely be going back. I think I'll look at one of the <a href="https://www.edenspa.co.uk/day-spa-packages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">day packages</span></b></a> when the weather is a little better so I can take a walk around the gardens and test out the terrace in the sunshine!</div>
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If you want any more information on the packages they have to offer, you'll find more details<b> <a href="https://www.edenspa.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a></b>. I would highly recommend a visit.<br />
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Thank you Eden Hall and thank you Emmie for taking me as your Plus one.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rome - such an iconic city. Steeped in history, a mix of </span>beautiful architecture and ruins almost everywhere you turn.</div>
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I'd visited Rome many, many years ago, when I was about 20 I think, at a time when I worked in the travel industry. I was so excited to go back with Nick, as although I could remember snippets from all those moons ago I couldn't wait for us to explore together as Nick had never been before. We went early October and just look at that blue sky! Okay, we did have one of the hottest summers on record and it continued until late in the year so we were blessed with a scorching few days. Can't believe I'm saying this but it was a little too hot; we had so much to cram in it made us a little weary with all the walking.</div>
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If you're planning a visit any Google search will throw up all the top spots and things to see and do in Rome but I thought I'd share our thoughts too; it might help.</div>
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I think when most people think about Rome, they think about the Colosseum. The most recognisable of all the buildings don't you think? The gladiatorial arena. I remember coming here so I'll be honest and say I wasn't as excited as Nick for our first tourist stop. We pre booked tickets in the UK a week or two before we flew out as research told us that queues for tickets were long!!! We bought skip-the-line tickets that included the Colosseum, Palletine Hill and the Roman Forum. We booked through Co-op culture and I'm sure we paid somewhere around 12-15 euros each and I'd say it's essential to book before you go.<br />
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We booked for the basic audio tour where you've given a hand held listening device and you go round in your own time without a guide. In hindsight I wish we had booked a tour with a guide because the headsets weren't brilliant, my first didn't work so had to go back and get it changed, and the signage and route to take around the Colosseum just wasn't that clear. In the end we gave up trying to find the numbers on the map and just wandered around, reading any signs we could find!<br />
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Jumping back a step I wanted to mention about getting in as we found this annoying and quite frustrating. The crowds were vast, as you would imagine, but it wasn't managed too well either by the staff. The signage was so poor for the many different queues going on, and even though we had pre booked tickets it wasn't clear where we needed to be and we didn't want to miss our time slot, as when you pre book tickets online you have to pick a specific time. There are plenty of tour guides milling around so you can ask one of them to point you in the right direction, just don't expect them to be polite!! Actually all staff at the Colosseum and Palatine Hill were extremely rude, I won't bore you with the details but on a couple of occasions I was literally shocked [standing there with my mouth wide open] at how rude the staff were to members of the public. It was sooo bad. </div>
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There's no denying that the Colosseum is truly breathtaking, your mind struggles to comprehend what went on there in the arena and the dungeons below. I kind of wished we'd booked a tour that included the dungeons and all the underground areas but it was quite costly and we were in Rome for a short time so wanted to cram in as much as we could.<br />
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Our booked audio tour was for one hour, so they can control numbers I guess, but no-one monitored that and we were certainly there a lot longer. We kept tagging on to guided tours and listening to what they were telling their group :)<br />
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There are sooooo many people in and around the Colosseum but plenty of spaces for photo opportunities. The one of Nick and I below was taken by a fellow tourist when we were at Palatine Hill. He did a great job, it's perfect.<br />
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Another must do pit stop are the Spanish Steps. Steps that link the Spanish Square at the bottom to the church at the top. The then King of France financed the steps, located at the Spanish Square, in Italy!! Hmm...</div>
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The steps are a place to sit and breathe in the atmosphere, grab a gelato and people watch for a little while. Crowds galore here too so I have no idea how we managed to get a photo of me sitting on the steps with no-one else's feet in it!!</div>
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There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around and you'll find all the designer stores very close by too. I really liked the relaxed vibe here, I could have easily sat and whiled away a couple of hours. Had no time for that though sadly as we were on a tight schedule :D </div>
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Situated in the Trevi district of Rome it's one of the most iconic and famous fountains in the world. It was rammed when we got there around mid morning so if you want a good photo for the gram or whatever then you need to get there early morning before the masses arrive. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The f</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">ountain</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> is one of the oldest water sources in Rome, dating </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">back to ancient Roman times.</span><br />
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Again, I'd already seen the Trevi so knew what to expect, but I think Nick was kind of like "oh, is that it?! A little bit underwhelmed I think. It's a grand fountain, don't get me wrong, but you expect more, if that makes sense? You walk through the narrow, bustling streets and all of a sudden it's there in front of you in the middle of the town. Thing is, you have to go to say you've seen it, and throw in your coin of course. It's said that tossing a coin into the fountain using your right hand over your left shoulder ensures your return to Rome one day!<br />
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The surrounding streets are full of small shops and cafes and gelato pit stops. Rude not to.<br />
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The most preserved ancient building in Rome. Formally a Roman temple, now a church and it's free to go inside. The word Pantheon is a greek adjective meaning 'honour all gods'. It's incredibly beautiful and an architectural wonder. How the hell they managed to build that dome I will never know. The hole at the top of the dome is the only source of light and the marble floor in there today is the ancient Roman original. Any photos I have do not do it any justice, you have to go see it. Don't be alarmed if you see a long queue to get in when you arrive, they basically monitor the numbers so some come out, they let some in, and it goes down really quickly. </div>
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As I said Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum were included in our pre booked tickets and a place I had not been to!!!!! The two areas are classed as one admission.<br />
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We spent a bit of time wandering around Palatine Hill then entered the Roman Forum through the Arch of Titus [above]. Now, our ticket included one entry to the Colosseum and one entry to Palatine/Forum and we did both on the same day. We regretted doing that because Palatine & the Forum are vast and you need to allow yourself time to explore, take it all in and read all the info. We squished it all in to the afternoon and rushed it a little bit, although in fairness we were flagging anyway as it was so damn hot, and in there you're in the open all of the time, in the sun, wandering around the ruins and the gardens, so we were ready to get back to the hotel. If I can give you one tip here it would be to allow yourself plenty of time to take it all in, there's so much to see. Perhaps do the Colosseum one day [with other places] and the Forum another day.<br />
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Actually, a second tip is that a guided tour here is the only way to go. Yes, you can just walk around like we did, but there's too much to see, the site is just so big.</div>
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The Forum was the centre of the city in ancient times. A rectangular forum surrounded by ruins of government buildings, shrines and temples and was the hub for social and political activity.<br />
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It is reported that Julius Caesar's ashes are in the Forum, buried beneath an altar. Weirdly the spot is not well marked and we only saw it because a guide was pointing it out to her group. It's the picture on the right below. Incredible hey?<br />
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicestershire, UK52.772571 -1.205212599999981652.1565225 -2.4961060999999818 53.3886195 0.085680900000018267tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-50551100048941067112018-12-20T13:33:00.000-08:002018-12-20T14:30:02.427-08:00Profhilo at Hampton Clinic - review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few months back I had my first Profhilo treatment at <a href="https://www.hamptonclinic.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Hampton Clinic</span></b></a>.<br />
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Profhilo is an injectable anti-aging treatment to help boost skin hydration and improve skin elasticity. It can be used for the face, neck, chest and I think maybe hands too. Hyaluronic acid is injected at key points on the selected treatment area to help with skin laxity, and hydration, it also helps to trigger your natural collagen.<br />
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Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body that helps retain moisture and aid collagen production but as we age that production slows down resulting in tired, dehydrated, lacklustre skin with lines and wrinkles!!! Sorry but it's true.<br />
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Now I'm going to try and explain this in my own words, in the best way I possibly can. Most dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid but Profhilo is not a filler, more of a hydrator. Dermal fillers are used to add volume in areas, and have what Dr Hill described as cross links. These cross links stay put under the skin and the filler will remain in the area where it has been injected giving the required volume. The hyaluronic acid in Profhilo however has no cross links so it disperses under the surface of the skin, spreads and provides hydration. It's like a slow release HA. </div>
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Two sessions are required four weeks apart. You'll see some visible results shortly after your first treatment, increased hydration and improvement in the lines and wrinkles but it's after the second one that you'll notice more improvement, at around about the 8 week mark, with lifting and firming of the skin.</div>
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So, let's move on to me having the treatment. I had my face and my neck treated by the wonderful Dr Hill. Laying myself bare here as I have no make up on (apart from mascara) and you can see the lines and my old lady sagging turkey neck in the 'close up' photo below. I'm going to tell you right here, right now that I hate my neck! And my eyes. Oh and my skin texture. Skin texture has been the bane of my life...arghhh!! I can hear some of you saying now "embrace the changes as you get older" but I don't want to. Each to their own. I don't want to look younger, I don't want any fillers to change the way I look, I don't want to look different, just better, fresher. I recently lost a stone in weight and it's had a huge impact on my face and neck, it all seems to have dropped overnight, and let's face it (pardon the pun) when you're touching 50 it just doesn't bounce back!!! </div>
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Let's just ignore the pigmentation/sun damage on my chest and neck shall we?! I had just been on holiday - yes, I did wear SPF. Always. </div>
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Dr Hill took the necessary photos first of all and then marked up my face and neck. Five points on each side of my face and similar on my neck and then began with the injections. I have no issues with needles or injections and was weirdly excited!! :)<br />
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Dr Hill had warned me that the injections would be a little 'stingy' but nothing too painful and that the ones on the neck would be a little more uncomfortable than the face. This was not the case for me, I found it to be the other way round, I felt the ones on my face more than the ones on my neck. Yes, it's stingy and makes your toes curl a tiny bit the odd time, but I tend to take my mind away to somewhere else whenever I'm having any type of treatment that causes discomfort, whether that be the dentist, doctors or beauty related! Oh, and deep breathing.<br />
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I was told there would be some lumps at the injection sites, (nothing to worry about this is totally normal) and my neck in particular would look a bit like a Dr Who dalek. Not wrong there! The ones on my face went down quite quickly, within a few hours really, but the neck ones took about 24 hours. They say you can go straight back to work after the treatment as there's no down time at all but to be honest I definitely wouldn't. My skin is touch sensitive anyway and goes very red, even from a slight scratch, so I personally preferred to hide away. You can't wear make up either for 24 hours after and <i>no one</i> wants to see me without my face on. </div>
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I had my first treatment towards the end of September and my second one at the end of October. You'll see some before and after photos below. The first, taken in September, are just after I'd got back from Spain so had a very slight tan and the second lot I took just last week, and am a lot paler. In those recent ones I do have a tiny bit of make up on and I tried my very best to get the same angles, although lighting is different as the first ones were in the clinic and second ones at home. </div>
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I noticed the difference in my face first, it's glowing, looks more hydrated and my make up looks more flawless, something I don't often say and lines seem somewhat softer. My neck has taken a little bit longer to see results to be fair but there's an improvement that's for sure. In the shot below you can see the necklace lines have improved, yes I'm twisting my neck a bit more in the second one but you can see the difference can't you?</div>
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My skin is more hydrated and radiant and I've got my fingers and toes crossed that it may improve a tiny bit more! The results last about six months and if you love the results (and why wouldn't you) you should have a maintenance treatment a couple of times a year, and remember it helps to boost your skins own collagen production too so your skin will get better and better if you continue.</div>
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If you've got concerns about sagging, tone, dehydration etc and you don't want to go near dermal fillers then you might want to consider Profhilo as it offers a more subtle injectable solution. The team at Hampton Clinic are so approachable and are happy to answer any questions. Dr Hill offers free consultations to discuss any concerns you may have so why not book in? You'll find all the info you need <a href="https://www.hamptonclinic.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>.</div>
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Skincare time again and I want to let you know about a fabulous product from REN that is due to launch in January. </div>
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I'd heard of REN as a skincare brand but hadn't used any of their range. I love my acids and active products so was really interested in this one. I already use a vitamin c serum before any moisturiser so a little bit more has got to be a good thing! If you didn't know vitamin c is a key anti-aging ingredient that helps to brighten and smooth skin and protect your skin against free radical damage. This new gel cream is very lightweight and absorbs into the skin beautifully with no greasy or sticky residue at all. It comes in an airtight pump dispenser which is fabulous, I don't like dipping my fingers into any creams and antioxidants are best in an airtight container. I had no problem applying make up on top either. I can't confirm all the ingredients in it because I wasn't sent any of the info [and it's not online yet] but I do know that REN only formulate clean, safe skincare with no toxins or harsh chemicals and no potential irritants. It does have a delicate fragrance but nothing too overpowering. I've not had any breakouts using this either, which is good for me. My skin is rather temperamental to say the least. </div>
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If you don't like a heavy moisturiser but want to introduce vitamin C into your routine gradually then this will be a good one for you. </div>
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REN very kindly sent me a couple of other products from the radiance range. The <a href="https://www.renskincare.com/collections/radiance/products/ready-steady-glow-daily-aha-tonic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">ready steady glow AHA tonic</span></b></a> and the <a href="https://www.renskincare.com/collections/radiance/products/glycolactic-radiance-renewal-mask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">glycol lactic radiance renewal mask</span></b></a>.<br />
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I've used a well known glycolic acid toner in the past and liked it but this for me blows that out the water! I blooming love this stuff. It's gives my skin a glow like no other, it really does. I can see why it's one of their bestsellers. This helps to exfoliate your skin and brighten your complexion. It's easy to use with a cotton pad, in fact I need the large size as it comes with a handy pump dispenser, you just wipe it gently over your face and let it do it's thing. It does give a good tingle but I like that as I know it's working. I use this every morning, daily, but if you have sensitive skin then it's best to go gently, start with just a couple of times a week then build up.<br />
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The last product to tell you about is the radiance renewal mask. Described as a cult-favourite peel mask for dry, mature and sun damaged skin. Big tick by all of those three from me! This mask is clinically proven to smooth, firm and minimise pores. Really though? That's a tall order is it not? I wasn't sure it could live up to that but my word it did. I love it. It leaves my skin radiant, smoother and just generally fresher.<br />
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It might feel a bit tingly for some to start with but I'm fine with it. Again, if you've got sensitive skin go in gently as you need to leave this on for 10 minutes. I'd say do a patch test first. My skin is not sensitive at all really so I can throw most things at it to be fair.<br />
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I'm always looking to improve my photography skills, so when I was invited along to a photography masterclass at<a href="http://dirtymartini.uk.com/bars/birmingham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: black;">Dirty Martini</span></b></a> in Birmingham I was chuffed to bits! The event was in association with Viking and expert photographer Elouisa Georgiou.<br />
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Our photography studio for the night (the bar upstairs) was set out beautifully, with three tables laid for a Christmas party. We learnt very quickly they were our props, not for a three course meal!!</div>
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We were greeted with a Bellini cocktail and a name sticker, let's face it, it's always good to put a 'real' name to a face rather than just a blog name! Elouisa then kicked off the masterclass by explaining how the evening would run and told us there would be a prize for the best photograph. The prize was a <a href="https://www.viking-direct.co.uk/en/canon-pixma-ts5050-colour-inkjet-all-in-one-printer-p-7836177" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">printer</span></b></a>, no less. The competition was on. </div>
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Before splitting us into small groups, Elouisa talked us through camera settings, emphasising how important it is to get out of 'auto' mode and shoot in manual. To be fair, I do always shoot in manual anyway, it's often a bit hit and miss though, so it was good to hear all the tips and tricks. I'm a real perfectionist so getting <i><b>THE</b></i> shot takes me forever sometimes :) </div>
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Elouisa talked to us about using lighting, bounce boards, and prisms for special effects, something I'd never considered before. </div>
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We were a small group of four and took it in turns, with two positioning the boards and lighting whilst the other two got the shot. We practised our flatlays and tried using different angles and composition, to think outside the box basically. </div>
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My team was made up of Sarah [<a href="https://sarahcale.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sarah Cale</span></b></a>], Fay [<a href="https://heyitsfay.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Hey, it's Fay</span></b></a>] and Lizzie [<a href="https://www.hellolizziebee.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Hello Lizzie Bee</span></b></a>]. They are such lovely ladies so go check out their blogs.<br />
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And here they are with their game faces on..............ooh, the concentration!<br />
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Elouisa talked us through the key elements to getting a great photo.</div>
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<b>Shutter speed - This is how fast the shutter captures your image. To stop motion, you need a higher shutter speed number, to capture motion you need to shoot at a lower shutter speed, this will often create a motion blur. So, a faster/higher shutter speed means less light is being let into the camera so your image may be darker. </b></div>
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<b>ISO - The lower the ISO, the less sensitive your camera is to the light, the higher the ISO the more sensitive it is. For clear and less grainy photos with as much detail as possible you should always shoot at the lowest ISO possible. </b></div>
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<b>Aperture - This is what you may know as the f-stop. The f-stop controls the depth of field, i.e the amount of the subject that will be in focus in the background of your image. A low f-stop gives the background a softer focus (blur) and a higher f-stop means more of the background will be in focus.</b></div>
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The lovely people at Dirty Martini provided us with more Christmassy cocktails [just look how pretty and photogenic they are] and some utterly delicious light bites. </div>
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As the evening came to a close, quite rapidly, because time just ran away with us all, we printed off our chosen photo for the competition and Elouisa picked her winner. </div>
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My entry is below. Look what happens when you throw a prism into the mix!! Left is my pic without any props, although I still got the reflection of the unusual ceiling lights in the glass edge, but then my pic on the right is totally transformed by using a prism held in front of the lens. It's changed the colour of the womans face and also the background. I much prefer the second image. </div>
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I didn't win though. It was won by Rachel from <a href="https://littleblondeblogx.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Little Blonde blog</span></b></a>, and very well deserved too. </div>
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All the photos in this post were taken by me on the night with my Olympus Pen (<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/V2rX" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">link here</span></b></a>) and the room was dimly lit so I'm pleased with how they turned out to be honest. I impressed myself. </div>
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I do love taking photos and there are a few things I took away from the event - Lighting is key [something I need to invest in asap] especially with the darker nights, use props to enhance, always better to under-expose rather than over-expose, and although there are rules around shutter speed, ISO etc, there are no real rules when it comes to composition, play around with the items in shot and you may just love what you create. </div>
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I loved the event, so thank you Viking and <a href="https://www.elouisageorgiou.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Elouisa</span></b></a>, I'll be putting my new skills into practice, because practice makes perfect!!!!</div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-48129780480649217252018-10-29T08:55:00.001-07:002018-10-31T11:58:31.222-07:00r-Retinoate eye system from Medik8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a little while since I talked beauty so here I am with a product from Medik8. <a href="https://www.medik8.com/r-retinoate-rejuvenating-eye-system.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">The r-Retinoate eye system.*</span></b></a><br />
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I was kindly gifted this product from the lovely ladies at <a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Dermacare Direct</span></b></a>. One of my big problem areas are my eyes so I was thrilled to receive this.<br />
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So, let's get down to business. This little box contains an intense 4 week eye treatment to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There's a rejuvenating eye serum, 2 lots of micro channel patches and 2 lots of bio-cellulose patches.<br />
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<b>The eye serum</b> is <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">formulated with encapsulated retinyl retinoate (a brand new form of vitamin A researched and </span>patented <span style="font-family: inherit;">by Medik8 </span></span><span style="color: #444444;">scientists) </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and multi-weight hyaluronic acid to sink deep into the skin to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles and deliver optimum </span>results<span style="font-family: inherit;"> in a short </span>space <span style="font-family: inherit;">of time. </span>Promising<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a lot </span></span></span><span style="color: #444444;">hey?! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>The micro channel patches</b> have pure hyaluronic micro points that create tiny pathways through the skin when you apply them to the under eye area. You have to wear them overnight and the micro points dissolve and remain within the skin, helping to nourish and firm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>The Bio-Cellulose patches</b> are also infused with hyaluronic acid and they help hydrate the upper layers of skin. Helping to hydrate, refresh and rejuvenate. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">Now, I'm going to hold my hands up here and tell you that I can't find my before & after photos. I only took two but I've trawled my phone and computer and cannot find them. I'm gutted. I think I lost a batch of photos on my phone and they were in that batch :( Note to self: get iCloud sorted!</span></div>
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As I said this is a 4 week programme that you use just once a week. I planned mine for my Sunday evening. You start with the serum that comes in a pen style applicator, and a set of the micro channel patches. You apply the serum to clean skin using the soft applicator around the eye contour, you can massage the area slightly here to help with lymphatic drainage then you apply the patches. They come in a sealed packet so you open that up and take off the protective film taking care not to touch the micro channels. I found these a little tricky to apply and hard not to wrinkle my skin as I put them on. You kind of have to position them right first time, as you don't want to be lifting them off and putting them back on several times, and you certainly don't want to try and glide them across the skin!!! They're kind of prickly, that's all the micro channels, but not uncomfortable in any way. You need to pat them with your finger to make sure there are no air pockets underneath. All done. Jump into bed!<br />
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I cannot lie, they're not the most comfortable things to sleep in and I was desperate to get them off in the morning. Once removed you apply more of the serum, massaging lightly in a circular motion and then continue with your regular skincare and makeup.<br />
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Week two and 4 follow the same pattern but instead of the micro channel patches you use the bio cellulose patches. These are not overnight patches though, you only need to wear these for 20 minutes. The bio cellulose film on these act a second skin to trap moisture and they certainly leave your under eye refreshed and hydrated. The following morning apply the serum again. The serum is really gentle and lightweight and even though I used the correct amounts (12 clicks of the pen per eye) I had a fair bit left over which I continued using after I finished the four week programme. Bonus.</div>
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So, I can't say that wearing the patches overnight is particularly enjoyable, and I think it actually disturbed my sleep to a point [we'll put up with all sorts in the name of beauty though won't we?!] but overall I had good results with this eye system. I didn't notice any massive improvement straight away, you know, after the first week, but I remember looking in the mirror one morning shortly after finishing the whole treatment and being surprised by the improvement. Lines and wrinkles hadn't disappeared but there was a noticeable difference in the depth of the lines, they all seemed somewhat softer and it took me by surprise a little bit, I don't know why because I was obviously hoping for some change but it kind of crept up on me and all of a sudden I could notice it, if that makes sense?! The skin under my eyes looked slightly less crepey and there was a definite improvement in hydration. </div>
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Still gutted I can't find my photos but you can find some before & afters on the Medik8 website. Overall, I'm impressed with this system and I did see a change for the better. It's not going to make those lines and wrinkles go away completely, you need a regular retinol to help with that, and even then retinol is not a magic wand! I'd say <span style="text-align: center;">if your budget allows, because this is at a premium price point, then go for it. It would be ideal if you had a special occasion coming up that's for sure. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">If you're interested in this product or just want to know more you'll find all the info<b> <a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/medik8-r-retinoate-eye-system.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a></b>.</span></div>
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Well, it's been a few months now since I had my<a href="http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2018/06/coolsculpting-at-hampton-clinic-my.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: black;">Coolsculpting treatment</span></b></a>* at Hampton Clinic and I promised you I would show you my final results with before and after pics. I had the treatment in May and they say it takes a good three months to see the final results. </div>
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Just promise you won't look at my pale, blotchy legs!!!!!!</div>
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I documented my progress with some of my own photos and also put quite a bit on Insta stories, I created a highlight reel in Instagram so my stories will always be there. There's quite a few stories from the day itself, showing exactly how the treatment works. Why not head over and take a look, the link's right <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pricelesslifeofmine/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. </div>
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Let me just show you one of my own photos, it's the very first and the very last one and the difference is absolutely incredible!!! I mean that fat has gone, gone from the top right under my ribs and right down to the bottom where I still had the remains of my mum tum. I wasn't ashamed of my mum tum, don't get me wrong, it'd grown and nurtured two children but I just didn't like it and as I said in my previous post and 'the reasons for having it done' were the fact that no matter how much I exercised and watched what I ate, my stubborn fat still didn't want to budge. My tummy is a teeny bit swollen in the first pic because it was the day after the treatment but I'm wowed every time I look at these. </div>
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I'm not going to bombard you with lots of my photos taken at home because quite frankly the quality is just not that great. I'd rather show you the ones taken at the clinic.</div>
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The front facing one first and you can see where I've got some of my curves back and that podge underneath my belly button has gone. </div>
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I think I noticed some shape returning at about 6/7 weeks post treatment and I was getting excited inside, it was only slight at that point but it was there.</div>
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Profile next, sorry for the gratuitous shot of my bottom in the before pic, yeah..... I know, I know, you don't want to be seeing the crack of my derriere, slimmer or not :D</div>
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So, before I show you any more I want to say that the Coolsculpting treatment prompted me to start eating better and get back into doing some exercise. It spurred me on. Dr Hill said when people have this treatment it goes one of two ways afterwards. Some think the treatment will do all the work so they don't need to do anything else, others will do all they can to boost the treatment they've had. I fell into the second category. I was excited to see a change in my body and I didn't want that to stop with my tummy. I wanted to work on every part of me. </div>
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The exercise began and I cut out eating all the crap. It's harder to exercise and loose weight when you hit your forties and a few people have asked for a post on what I've been eating and the exercises I've been doing so I'm going to try and put something together, because whilst this treatment has frozen away the fat on my tummy, I've worked hard on loosing over a stone and toning up my once saggy body, well, I've toned a little, I've still a long way to go in the toning up my muscles department but I will bloody get there, mark my words.</div>
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Back to the before & afters then. The difference in these shots below is so evident, quite a bit of back fat has melted away too thanks to my HIIT workouts, woohoo! </div>
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This next one is my favourite of all the before & afters. Just look at the definition and the curve in the after shot. YESSSSSSSS. Abs helped along a little by HIIT (High intensity interval training for those wondering) and pilates. </div>
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It's not a low cost treatment, I have to be honest about that with you guys but if you're thinking about something like this, then I say go for it. The treatment itself wasn't painful, yes, there was discomfort but it was fleeting and soon forgotten, but the big benefit and draw for some people is that there's no down time and it's non invasive with no anaesthetic involved. Other areas can be treated too, upper arms, thighs, back fat!!!!</div>
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If you do want to know more then please do have a read of my first post because that covers most things you probably want to know and there's lots more photos showing you the process. Click <a href="http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2018/06/coolsculpting-at-hampton-clinic-my.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. </div>
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Hampton Clinic offer free no obligation consultations for this and other treatments so <a href="https://www.hamptonclinic.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">take a look at their website</span></b></a> or give them a call for a chat. </div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-59944175630350697722018-09-06T13:38:00.000-07:002018-09-07T02:43:36.549-07:00Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar bronze & Glow Palette <br />
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Just a quick beauty post for you today.<br />
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Yes, I’m a bit late to the party with this but it’s so beautiful I just needed to show you, because, well, I'm in love. </div>
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.......the <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/RL8x" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Charlotte Tilbury filmstar bronze & glow palette</span></b></a>.<br />
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Look at the packaging, you just know it's a thing of beauty before you even open it up!</div>
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I’ve wanted this for so long but kept telling myself it was just too much to pay for a ‘duo’ palette and could not justify it. I've been into the store on a few occasions, certain I would purchase, then changed my mind because of the cost. It's not the cost per se but the fact that if I didn't like it I'd be stuck with as you can't return make up (unless it's from QVC of course!), I have no issue handing money over for other costly items that I know I can return.</div>
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I’ve tried many bronzers in the past but always found they left my freckly skin muddy looking. I often have a problem with my face and neck looking different anyway, put foundation on my face and my neck doesn’t match as my freckles make my face look darker, go with a lighter foundation to match the neck and then I look too washed out. See my problem? I now tend to stick with my it cosmetics cc cream which is very lightweight, so I can always put an extra layer on my neck and it seems to match beautifully. Bobs your uncle! </div>
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So, I went day tripping with my bestie to Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield and knew visiting the Charlotte Tilbury counter was high on my do-do list. In fact we went there first. The perfectly made up assistant popped some on and I fell in love a little bit, with the bronzer, not her, but I still said I'd go away and think about it as I couldn't shake this niggle that it was just too much to pay and was sure I'd find something similar for half the price.<br />
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Anyway, long story short, we shopped, we ate, we drank, and shopped some more. I didn't fall in love with any other bronzer because my heart was still at the Tilbury counter in Rackhams!!!<br />
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We had to walk by Rackhams on the way back to the car park. I managed to get past the store, but then stopped and did a backwards glance, then looked at Sarah with my confused face, and at that point Sarah was like "oh, for goodness sake just go and buy the bloody thing, YOLO and all that!" So I did just that. Even if I slapped it on my face and decided I didn't really like it after all, YOLO!!!!!<br />
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I needn't have worried, not one single bit, because this bronzer is THE greatest thing for my skin. Well, after my <b><a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/RMab" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">it cosmetics cc cream</span></a> </b>and my <span style="color: black;">BECCA blusher</span>, but you know, it's right up there. It's perfection. There's no glitter (hate glitter with a passion-ask any of my friends), there's no sparkle, just pure colour and a special glow and that's just with the bronzer never mind the highlighter. Oh, if you're wondering, the shade I use in the BECCA blusher is Flowerchild, incredible and so natural, it gives my face life! I get mine from SpaceNK and I'll link it <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/RMaj" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a> for you.<br />
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You can see from the swatches that the shades are so beautiful, and it's the most fabulous contouring palette for light to medium skin tones. This sculpts my face like nothing else, giving fabulous framework and cheekbones that come out of nowhere. They are the perfect tones for my fair-ish skin and it's buildable. I originally thought I'd only wear this in the evening/nights out but I wear this every single day WITHOUT FAIL. The highlighter, I mostly use just under my brow bone, and that is only for rights out really. It's not that I don't like the highlighter but during the day I prefer a liquid highlight as for me it's more subtle.<br />
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I can confirm the <span style="color: black;">Filmstar bronze & glow palette</span> is definitely worth all of it's 49 pounds that's for sure. (Nick will be choking on his coffee if he reads this!) You can find the details right <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/RL8x" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>, go on, have a little look, and if you too are dilly-dallying over buying this, just do it, in the words of Sarah, YOLO.<br />
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-323514287456394292018-08-27T13:57:00.000-07:002018-08-28T12:23:40.623-07:00Travel | Weekend escape to Dorset <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No, that is not the Mediterranean behind me, it's the stunning <a href="https://www.lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/lulworth-cove/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Lulworth Cove</span></b></a> in Dorset. Last weekend we escaped for a couple of days. It was a real spur of the moment thing, but those are often the best aren't they? This is quite a long post, but bear with me, I think you'll like it. </div>
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Our intention was to leave early on the Saturday morning and get to Weymouth around lunchtime as it usually takes us 3 1/2 to 4 hours. The traffic had other ideas but let's not talk too much about the fact that it took us 6 hours. 6 frickin hours!!! Let's just say Heart 80's tunes got us through and we were reminiscing all the way and pushing it real good with a bit of salt and pepper :D </div>
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Some people think we're totally mad driving all that way for two days by the coast, but we don't care [we drove to the Lake District for the day once!] but <b>LIFE IS FOR LIVING</b> and you've gotta do these impromptu things whilst you can, next year we might not be able to.</div>
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The reason for us travelling to Dorset? Well, <a href="https://www.weareweymouth.co.uk/about/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Weymouth</span></b></a> and Dorset hold very special childhood memories for me and then more memories with our kids as they were growing up. This breathtaking location is <a href="https://www.lulworth.com/visit/places-to-visit/lulworth-cove/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Lulworth Cove</span></b></a> and we visit every time we come back. I told you about my childhood memories, well, this beautiful place holds the most.</div>
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My sister and I were very lucky, we always had a holiday abroad and then our parents would also take us to Weymouth, sometimes twice a year, to meet up with their friends and their kids who travelled from Lincolnshire. We often rented a caravan and they camped on the same site and there was always such a big group of us. I can remember so clearly all the laughter, the fun, the friendship and nights spent sitting by their tent singing along with whoever was playing the guitar. I had <b><i>the</i></b> best childhood and when I come back here I'm transported back those special times, the walks, the exploring, the diving. I'm sure Nick gets fed up of hearing me rant on about 'those days' and everything we got up to.</div>
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The beautiful little cove below is called Stair Hole. </div>
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You can see the land movement thats occurred over millions of years and with it's two small arches and many caves, it's great for those that want to explore and see geology at it's finest. Of course I've swam through those arches, have been in and out of those caves and climbed to the top of Stair Hole. We used to help Dad and his friends carry their diving equipment down the cliff side and the whole lot of us would spend the day there. </div>
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It was a bright and warm day but rather blustery!<br />
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I stood here for ages looking out to sea, just remembering. There's something so mesmerising about the sea don't you think? It just draws you in.</div>
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Anyway, coming back down from the cliff tops you'll find the cutest little area before you hit the cove itself, with gifts shops, cafes, ice cream and fudge parlours, pubs and B&B's. I had <b>THE</b> best ice cream <b>EVERRRRR</b> here. It was two scoops, not greedy as could have had three; one was honeycomb and the other was blueberries and clotted cream flavour!!!!! Oh. My. God. It was to die for and I did take take the obligatory photo for you to salivate over but because I was excited to get stuck in and was trying to do it one handed [Nick was too busy devouring his to assist] it came out a bit blurry! Soz.</div>
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Spot Nick getting the Insta shot!<br />
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The cove is fab, although it's a pebble beach so not the comfiest. In the height of summer you'll often find small yachts moored and you can pay to go on one of the speedboat trips that take you all around the cove and down to view Durdle Door. We took the kids on it years ago and it was so much fun.<br />
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A little bit now about our [definitely not luxury] accommodation before I take you up and over to Durdle Door.</div>
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We camped. It was only for one night. I don't mind camping but can only do a few nights, I think the longest we've done is about 4/5 nights max. We camped quite a bit when the kids were little. Kids love to camp out don't they! Although, ours was a bit more glamping. We always had electric hook up so I could take my hairdryer, straighteners, electric kettle, everything but the kitchen sink. Proper camp beds too, no air bed for me. Listen, if you want me to camp I have to be comfortable. End of. This time we did have a comfortable bed but as it was a fleeting visit we just took one gas ring to boil the kettle on, a bit of food, clothes and that was it. Mind you, the car was still rammed to the hilt, leaving us looking like the clampits on tour. </div>
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For the last however many years we've stopped at a campsite called <a href="http://www.bagwellfarm.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Bagwell Farm</span></b></a>, located to the west of Weymouth town. It's a family run campsite, lovely and quiet with one little shop, a small pub, park and plenty of space for the kids to run wild. If we go to Weymouth this is where you'll find us. It's those memories again! We always had a huge tent, well, we had to for all our gear, you could of had a party in it no problem, but we don't need that nowadays so bought ourselves this small one [fully sown in ground sheet a must] for times when we have that urge to just hop off somewhere. </div>
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It was nice to just sit outside the tent with a cuppa, watching the children play and hear their laughter. We sat there, reflecting, reminiscing, and we both said it felt good for the soul. I don't know if you saw my Insta stories but we were up later than our neighbours, and that was at 9.45pm, for goodness sake, we were trying to cook sausages in the dark and laughing like teenagers, trying hard to be quiet and not cause a disturbance but you know what it's like when you try and stifle your giggles, yep, you get louder! A tiny bit of alcohol may have played a part. We were also giggling like little kids as we tried to get into bed, wrapped up to the nines, cos it gets cold at night, even in the middle of summer you know. </div>
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We took the path along the jurassic coastline. You park at Lulworth Cove and then walk. It's quite a steep hill when you start but if you're fit-ish you can make it. Once you've conquered the steep incline the rest is pretty flat although a little rugged under foot. It's about an hours walk but be warned there are no toilet facilities or refreshments on route not until you reach the camp site at the top of Durdle Door. Go to the toilet and grab refreshments at this point because if you do go down the steps to the door there's nothing but beach and a pebble one at that. If you don't fancy the long hike there is a camp site just before you get to Lulworth Cove, you can park there but it's still a good walk and down hill.</div>
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You guessed it, I've swam through that door umpteen times!!! That walk I've just talked about, well, if the dads chose to dive from the door instead of Stair Hole, we [mostly the grown ups] used to lug all the diving equipment, tanks, weight belts, the lot, along that path from Lulworth cove all the way to Durdle Door and all the way back again after a long day. The campsite car park wasn't there all those years ago.<br />
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One of my other favourite places to visit is Chesil beach and Portland Bill. These two photos are not from this trip as we didn't have time to fit it all in, they are from a few years ago, but I wanted to show you how stunning it is. You'll find the Olympic rings on the way up to Portland, they hosted the sailing for the 2012 games, and they're there in all their glory overlooking Chesil beach. </div>
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Keep on going and you'll eventually arrive at <a href="https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/portland-bill-lighthouse-visitor-centre" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Portland Bill lighthouse</span></b></a>. I've lost count of how many times I've been here. I'll be honest there's not that much to do when you get to the lighthouse but we always brought the kids, to walk, to climb or just bring the blanket and sit for a while and have an ice cream. There is a visitors centre and you can go up the lighthouse too. If you're feeling brave you can climb Pulpit rock!<br />
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Weymouth has so much more to offer, one of the best UK beaches I have been on, Monkey World [incredible], and the tank museum to name but a few.<br />
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Those two days away were exactly what we needed. It was real, it was emotional, sentimental and refreshing. It doesn't have to be about spending lots of money and having all the luxuries. It can sometimes just be about the simple things in life. Quality time together. </div>
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We laughed, I mean real belly laughs, with tears and we've not done that in quite a while. It was good to leave all the stresses behind. That sudden urge to go really paid off. I think everyone should go camping at least once in their life. </div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-80333123834308787972018-08-09T14:03:00.000-07:002018-08-13T05:05:49.832-07:00Fosse fashionista & styling with Primark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks back I worked with <a href="http://fosseshoppingpark.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Fosse Shopping Park</span></b></a>, Leicester's biggest out of town shopping centre on their Fosse Fashionista campaign. They were offering one lucky shopper the chance to win a £300 summer wardrobe. Woah! All they had to do was snap their outfit in the selfie booth and share their GIF on the <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fossepark/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Fosse Shopping park Instagram page</span></a>,</b> I mean, come on, how easy was that! </div>
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I was on hand to show them how it was done with my purchases from Primark. You can head to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pricelesslifeofmine/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">my Instagram</span></b></a> to see my GIF, I actually quite like how it turned out! </div>
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Anyway, let's talk about the clothes I picked out. I'm sure you're not surprised to see me in yet another jumpsuit [the obsession continues-<a href="http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2018/06/the-jumpsuit-over-40-style.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">see here</span></b></a>] and of course it's off the shoulder. I fell in love with this one the minute I saw it hanging on the rail in Primark. I was heading towards it praying that it was my size. Bingo! </div>
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This is super comfy to wear and it even has a zip down the back for easy access. Only issue as per usual was the length, short girl problems strike again. It was "Mother, have you got your sewing machine handy?" She's a good'un. I definitely think Primark should launch a petite range, mother would be happy for sure :). </div>
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Please note I <b>DO NOT</b> have ridiculously hairy shoulders as this picture may depict, it's my actual hair around my back!!</div>
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I adore the pattern and it's perfect for summer, yes, I do know it's raining right now but word on the street is that the nice weather is set to return and linger until October, not the heatwave but higher than average temperatures so I'll take that. And.......I'm not having my summer holiday until September so I'm still buying all the summer gear.<br />
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Primark do still have lots of their summer stuff, although dotted in between all the Autumn/Winter arrivals so if you're quick you can still bag yourself a bargain and might even find this jumpsuit. </div>
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Also thinking ahead to Autumn I picked up this gorgeous rust coloured little dress. It's light enough to wear now with bare legs [not that I like to get my legs out at any time mind] or later in the year with tights. Wear for a casual day time look or dress up with some killer heels, tassel earrings and you're good to go for a night out. </div>
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I loved working with Fosse Shopping Park on this campaign, seeking out summer bargains but also dipping my toe into Autumn. I also picked up some checked trousers with a paperbag waist, perfect for Autumn. I love them and I'll show you them in another post at some point. </div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-49083886078099722018-08-01T14:09:00.000-07:002018-08-02T13:45:42.397-07:00My absolute skin saviours <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no secret that I have issues with my skin (on my face that is) and even have problems with spots still in my late forties. I've had problem skin all my life and I've harped on about it so much on this here blog and on social media. </div>
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As I said, always had spots but more than ever in the last 6/8 months or so. Not sure if has something to do with the impending menopause, not quite there yet mind. Oh the joys of being a woman!</div>
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These spots [and I had plenty of the little blighters] were really getting me down, if you suffer with spots you'll get it, and quite frankly I didn't know which way to turn for help. I'd had antibiotics from the Doc, they worked fabulously, whilst I was on them, stop and they'd all be back again in no time. I mean I'm not talking acne here but I think any amount of spots can affect your confidence can't they? They get you down.</div>
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So, enough waffling, let me tell you about a product [well 3 to be fair] that have cleared my skin. The absolute star of the show is the Bioclear face lotion and has been a total game changer. </div>
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<a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/jan-marini-bioglycolic-facial-cleanser.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: large;"><b>Jan Marini bioglycolic face cleanser </b></span></a></div>
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I use this as my second cleanser in the evening. It's contains glycolic acid, as the name would suggest and it's great for let's call it, complicated skin like mine! It helps to provide that bit of resurfacing our skin needs, helps to get rid of the dead skin cells that can build up, block pores and cause spots. It's anti-inflammatory and helps to reduce redness too. You may think that an acid cleanser would be harsh on your skin but this is gentle, non-irritating, soap and paraben free. As with all products that contain any type of acid, go gentle to start with, build up slowly. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.dermacaredirect.co.uk/jan-marini-bioclear-lotion.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Jan Marini bioclear face lotion</span></b></a> </span></div>
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Now I refer to this as the star because when I first got this I wasn't using the other two products alongside it, so I know for sure that it's AMAZING. This particular product was recommended to me by Kate, an online skincare advisor at Dermacare Direct. Kate is on hand to give you expert, professional advice with any of your skincare woes. </div>
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I can honestly say this has worked exceptionally well on my skin. It's cleared it up beyond my wildest dreams and not only that, my skin looks more radiant, clear and smooth. I cannot tell you how happy it's made me. <b>Seriously</b>. It contains glycolic acid, salicylic acid and natural acids to help with conditions such as acne, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and anti-ageing, lines, wrinkles, you name it it'll help! The glycolic helps to resurface and the salicylic helps to purge the skin of bacteria and clears out the pores. For me, it's a miracle solution in a bottle. I don't have the words for how good it's made my skin look. Within a week I could see a difference, not all my spots had gone, but there was a marked improvement and now at about 6 weeks in even the redness from spots I had months/years ago have faded. This is one product in my beauty regime that I will <b>NEVER</b>, <b>EVER</b> be without. The end. </div>
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I had a little sample of this product, I fell in love and so did my skin. To be fair I've thrown various moisturisers at my face, some drugstore cheapies, the ones that will moisturise the top layer but not go any further, some cosmeceutical strength ones that get right in there in the deeper layers but none of them have made me say "wow, I can really see a difference!" Until this one. This is a super lightweight cream that moisturises, plumps and rejuvenates the skin. The cleanser cleans my skin beautifully, the bioclear sorts out my spots and this makes my skin glow. </div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-32917871757963791202018-07-23T05:53:00.000-07:002019-02-20T12:12:08.483-08:00Alpaca trekking in the Charnwood Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend Emily and I did something a little different. We went trekking with the cutest, friendliest little guys from <a href="http://www.pukkapacas.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Charnwood Forest Alpacas</span></b></a>. </div>
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Back in March I saw an offer on Wowcher for Alpaca trekking and I thought it would be a great idea to book it for Tom and Emily's birthdays. I was sure they'd love it, well, I knew it would be right up Emily's street but wasn't 100% sure on Tom. Didn't need to worry though as he went a few weeks back with his girlfriend and they LOVED it! It made us more excited for our visit.<br />
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As soon as we arrived we picked up some bags of food and headed down to the pens to say hello and get aquatinted! They were so cute and funny, with their own cheeky little personalities, all with their crazy haircut. More interested in the food I must admit! They'd just eat non stop if you let them.</div>
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We were like over excited little kids as we headed into the barn for a brief talk by our walker Harriet. She told us about the origins of the Alpaca, talked about the wool, and then had one come into the barn to talk about feet and teeth (Fun fact: Alpaca only have bottom teeth, just gums on the top). </div>
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Talk over and we were off to be paired up with our friendly fellows. It was all males walking that day.<br />
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You can't pick your walking partner, you're just handed the next one out the pen. I really wanted a brown one, or black, they're my favourite, not that I don't like the white ones, don't want to offend any alpacas here, and I was lucky, I was handed the lead for a gorgeous brown alpaca with the fluffiest mop top.<br />
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My little chap was called Sweet William.<br />
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And then we were off. They're so happy to get out for a walk, and they made me laugh looking around at the horses in the fields and at whatever else was going on, they're so inquisitive. They're gentle animals and so happy just to walk alongside you. My Sweet William apparently liked to be the leader of the pack and kept trying to get ahead which meant me getting tangled in everyones leads!!! </div>
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Emily's was a baby at only 9 months and if I remember rightly was called No Man on an Island, I know, weird long name, but quite a few had really long names for some reason. Em shortened it to No Man. Anyway, No Man, was a little skittish and a bit jumpy with her at first, he's only a baby bless him, and wasn't much for being stroked but they soon got used to each other and became best of friends, especially when he heard the rustle of the food bag! Because he was small he also kept ducking and diving under the others leads and at one point tried to take Emily off roading through the trees. It was funny. </div>
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It's a little difficult to take photos as you're walking (although I did) but you have plenty of photo opps when you arrive at the clearing in the woods. Your walker encourages you to squat down low and get a selfie with your new found friend, and they're more than happy to oblige, they've got this selfie thing nailed!<br />
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This was included in the deal I had booked. It was nice enough, although the fizz wasn't particularly cold, and the sweet potato fries were an unusual addition to an afternoon tea but very welcome. There's enough for two people, in fact we ended up taking some of the cakes home as we were full after the sandwiches, scones and fries. The scones were delicious and they catered for the fact that we asked for plain scones instead of fruit ones.<br />
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Wowcher still have the offer on now. They have the one that we did with the walk and afternoon tea <a href="https://www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/leicester/8543599/alpaca-trek-afternoon-tea-2-39?usr_src=search" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a> and there's also one for a 90 minute walk<a href="https://www.wowcher.co.uk/deal/leicester/8329439/alpaca-trekking-16?usr_src=search" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. The one with afternoon is a really lovely experience and great to book as a birthday gift and I'm glad I did it, but you do only get around a 30/40 minute walk and to be honest I'd rather spend longer with the Alpacas. That's why I'm booking again for the 90 minute walk. Emily's already booked to go back with her boyfriend!<b> <a href="http://www.pukkapacas.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Charnwood Forest Alpacas</span></a></b> is on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border but I know there are so many around the country that do the same thing.</div>
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Priceless life of minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00980961068253867885noreply@blogger.com0Leicester, UK52.6368778 -1.139759199999957752.4826958 -1.4624826999999576 52.7910598 -0.81703569999995773tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2911992818335741554.post-71388789096421014602018-07-10T11:57:00.000-07:002018-07-11T07:27:43.961-07:00Summer Stripes, off the shoulder & a trip to Rufford Abbey country park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, the heatwave continues in the UK. Can you believe it?! The summer we're having is kind of off the scale. I mean, I've not slept properly for what feels like weeks and have the urge to sit in the freezer every half hour, but I wouldn't change it, and long may it continue. Let's all pray to the sunshine gods! Although, I have to put my hands up and say I've done barely any housework since the temperatures sky rocketed, it's just too hot to do anything, to move even! Empty the dishwasher, have to have a sit down. Make a cuppa, have a sit down. Take out the rubbish, have a sit down. And as for the ironing. FORGET IT. #melting<br />
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This weekend Nick and I took advantage of the soaring temperatures and headed to <a href="https://www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/rufford-abbey" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Rufford Abbey & country park</span></b></a> in Nottingham. We've never been before so it was exciting to go explore somewhere new. It's about a 45/50 minute drive from where we live.<br />
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I've been wandering around the house with barely anything on the last couple of weeks but you can't do that when you go out in public really can you, so I wore some super lightweight striped culottes and a little broderie anglaise bardot top, predictable I know, but I like my shoulders and you gotta emphasise your best bits haven't you?<br />
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The top and the culottes are both from Primark and I love them. Sorry, I can't link them as they're not on the website but they're still in store. I'll link some similar below too. The shoes are the ones I linked in this post <a href="http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2017/08/my-first-experience-with-shein-designer.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. I wasn't too sure on the culottes when I first tried them on, being short I thought they might drown me but they're okay. I will tell you though that I had to get my mum to take them up for me slightly. They were bit too long for my short frame. I think they're just perfect now.</div>
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I wasn't sure what to expect of Rufford Abbey, Nick had suggested going because he'd played golf at the Rufford Park golf course in the week and thought it looked nice. It was very busy but there's plenty of parking, turns out they had an outdoor cinema that weekend and were screening Lion King, one of my faves from when the kids were little, they screened The Greatest Showman the evening before! Still haven't seen that film. Am I the only one? Parking is £3.50 but go for the whole day and make the most of it. </div>
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I was pleasantly surprised indeed. I was walking around saying "Oh, this is so lovely" every five minutes. You can go along to just chill, take a picnic and watch the world go by, or get the family together and have a fun day out. </div>
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There's the Abbey ruins to explore, the pretty flower gardens, mini adventure golf, archery and a boating lake! They have little shops, restaurants, and an ice cream parlour selling THE most delicious ice cream. I had raspberry ripple and salted caramel and Nick had Ferrero Rocher and salted caramel. Still dreaming about it now! </div>
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We had a little walk around the gardens, and the grounds first, then did the Abbey ruins, before settling down for our picnic. After lunch we walked through part of the woodlands, and it was lovely to pass families having fun, playing cricket or rounders, hearing them laugh, oh and the sound of the Lion King in the background. The only thing you can't do there is cycle, which in some ways is quite nice because you're not having to dodge bikes all the time. Nick and I cycle and it would be a lovely route around the lake but I get it, just safer for all the young children walking around too.</div>
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We found a nice little spot for our picnic. Not too far from the car as we didn't want to lug everything further into the park. It's okay when there's a big group of you but we couldn't be bothered as knew we wanted to eat and then go walking again afterwards. </div>
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You may have seen on my Insta stories that I bought a new gin from an event I went to last week. It's one of the new artisan infusion gins that Burleighs have just launched, I got the Burleighs Mess and it's <b>INSANELY</b> good. Bloody amazing. So drinkable, so dangerous!! Have a cheeky look <a href="https://burleighsgin.com/article/artisan-infusions/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. You will thank me.<br />
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Proper gin glasses, straws, and we even took the fruit (blackberries and lemon zest) to go in it, and plenty of ice stuffed into a drinks container. You know, the ones that you have for your hot or cold drinks when you're on the go and it keeps it at the right temperature. Nicks genius idea!<br />
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I was a little unsure of how to bring this post to you and style this lingerie set that was very kindly gifted to me by <b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.playtex.co.uk/p/full-cup-bra-in-dark-purple-flower-elegance/P5832CA-063.html#q=flower+elegance&start=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Playtex</span></a>*</span></b>. A flat lay was what first came to mind but then I thought that doesn't actually bring the lingerie to life so you can see it properly does it? Having just turned 49 I wasn't sure either that I should be flaunting myself all over the internet [again] in my bra and knickers but then I thought, I've done it before when I wrote the post about <a href="http://www.pricelesslifeofmine.com/2017/11/feeling-sexy-in-your-forties-and-beyond.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">f</span><span style="color: black;">eeling sexy in your forties</span></b></a>, okay not so much belly on show in that one, so what the hell, might as well do it again, in for a penny..........<br />
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Then came the question, "what do I write about whilst parading in my underwear?" [I don't mean I was actually parading around or sitting at the desk in my underwear whilst writing this.] Yep, I know, confidence! I mean you've got to be a little bit confident to put yourself out there in your smalls right?!<br />
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I had so many wonderful comments on that last post it gave my confidence the biggest boost and a smile from ear to ear. Without a doubt I've definitely become more confident in my forties than I ever was in my twenties and thirties. I guess more experienced on life in general, I know what I want and where I'm going. Well, most of the time. Okay then, just some of the time, but then confidence is a funny old thing isn't it? Often different from one day to the next.<br />
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Some days I think I've got this confidence thing nailed. Others I most certainly do not. <br />
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Some days I feel I could take on the world I'm that confident, feeling all sassy and sexy, and crossing those things off my to-do list like there's no tomorrow, but then the very next day, BOOM - back down to earth and searching high and low for my confidence!<br />
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It can take just one little thing though can't it? A misplaced comment from someone, tiredness, bad day at work, a spot, outfit not looking right, bad hair day, anything and then the struggle is real, and I think we all suffer with those days don't we, nobody can be totally confident every single day. Can they? The thing that knocks my confidence the most? A bad skin day. I'm still getting plenty of those, perhaps even more so in my forties, and I <b>HATE</b> it - yes in shouty, bold capitals. I know it sounds pathetic but some days it makes me want to hide away and not go anywhere; I think unless you've suffered with bad skin you can't understand how it affects someone. Bloody hormones play havoc early on in your life and then later in life too, the things we women have to contend with! </div>
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I used to be quite shy, lacking confidence and often worried what people thought of me and what I looked like. Now, I couldn't give a monkeys! I dress for me and don't care what others think. Some may say at my age I should be covering up, wearing a twin set and pearls and getting my hair cut short. Balls to that. I'll wear what I like and I'll never dress age appropriately, what even is that? Dressing for your age doesn't exist in my head and why should we ladies hey? Wearing what you like and feeling confident in your outfit is important and if you see someone and you think they look great, please tell them, because that will give them the biggest confidence boost EVER and make their day. Makes you feel pretty good too, spreading the love around. Gone off on a slight tangent there but clothing can affect your confidence massively can't it and let's say, if I'm going out and I get my outfit bang on, I stand there looking in the mirror, and can see that confidence oozing out of every pore and ain't nothing or no one gonna stand in my way baby!<br />
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I've just become more confident as I've got older and I also think blogging has helped a lot too. Attending events on my own, forcing myself to talk to people and stepping out of my comfort zone, although they can chip away at your confidence a little if no-one talks to you at said events!!!<br />
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Anyway.........I've waffled a bit I know but the gist of this conversation is that taking these photos got my confidence levels right back up there, because I think it's alright for me to say they've come out okay, and doing a photoshoot in such pretty lingerie [with a lace kimono strategically placed mind] makes you feel bloody fabulous and sexy and confident!</div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So let's talk about the beautiful lace set that's given me a boost in more ways than one! It's funny how certain things stick in your head from your childhood and teenage years. Cross Your heart bras by Playtex are right up there. They were around before I was even born with the brand starting way back in 1947. Do you remember the TV advert? If you're from my generation </span>you'll<span style="font-family: inherit;"> remember it well. [SMASH with the tin head aliens is another]. I can see it now; the first </span>brand<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to mention lingerie on TV with the bra that 'lifts and </span>separates'.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I think every woman and young girl owned at least one cross your heart stylish bra and in 2018 they're still going strong. They do still sell the iconic </span>cross<span style="font-family: inherit;"> your heart bra but they've moved with the times, </span>designing<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the most super stylish </span></span>collections.</div>
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This set in a deep plum colour is from the <a href="https://www.playtex.co.uk/p/full-cup-bra-in-dark-purple-flower-elegance/P5832CA-063.html#q=flower+elegance&start=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Flower Elegance collection</span></b></a>. It's an underwired bra but not padded, not something I'd usually buy, I normally go for all the wiring, all the padding, the whole shebang [need all the help I can get] but I find this bra super comfortable and even without the padding it still give me a good lift! The Brazilian briefs are lovely too; both items can be bought separately. The floral lace and the little bow detailing gives it a feminine finishing touch. </div>
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If you want top quality from a brand that know what they're doing and what women want, take a look at the Playtex website <a href="https://www.playtex.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. You'll also find them stocked at JD Williams <a href="https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/1/_/N-1ytvfx8/Ntt-playtex/products/show.action?hnid=10966344&type=cmr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. The fact that they've been going for so many years says it all really. No matter what style you like they have something to make everyone feel confident and of course sexy!</div>
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