Do It Yourself

Hello & welcome to #SundayHome where today's #5aday theme is DIY & 5 tips on getting the most out of your DIY... My colleague Ryan Carpenter (@carpohatescats) has kindly provided these tips as he's a keen DIY-er. With Carpenter as a surname, it must be in his genes. 1st rule of DIY - you need to accept that everything takes … Continue reading Do It Yourself

Olympic Heights

#GTime is back!! Happy #ShoeFriday & in honour of the Olympic Games, let's kick up our heels, with tonight's 'Olympic Heights' post...  Tonight's #ShoeFriday #5aday showcases 5 shiny pairs of bronze, silver & gold heels - all worthy podium winners... Let #GTime begin! Bronze Genny Carvela Kurt Geiger Peep Toes - Dazzle in these stunning heels set with sequins & studs @ £130. Silver … Continue reading Olympic Heights

Best of the West

Welcome to the final #GTime before my holiday. Tonight's #ThursdayFriday is dedicated to the West End & the best of this summer's shows. There are so many great shows on at the moment & coming up, so loads to look forward to after my holiday... not to mention the Olympics! One Man, Two Guvnors, Theatre Royal - Bloody Brilliant … Continue reading Best of the West

Faking it

Evening! Ahead of my hols, I'm renaming tonight's #TuesdayTreats  #TuesdayTreatments. Here's my 5 essential pre-holiday beauty treatments. Fake it - Get a headstart with a natural bronzed glow from Dove Summer Glow - On offer at mo from Boots @ £2.84! Waxing - A visit to Strip, St Paul's for a quick, pain-free wax treatment. See my previous … Continue reading Faking it

Home Advantage?

Evening & welcome to #SundayHome which today follows a Wimbledon theme... Isn't this tennis too tense to watch? #ComeonAndy. So if you need a distraction, today's 5-a-day features accessories for the home in classic Wimbledon colours of purple, green & white. Graham and Green Purple Jewel Table Lamp Base - Love this bold & bright lamp base in Wimbledon purple @ £85. Amara Green Enamel … Continue reading Home Advantage?

Man Friday

Happy #ShoeFriday & by popular demand... today's shoe theme is men's shoes! No sexy, strappy, summery heels today sadly! Today's #ShoeFriday men's shoes have been recommended by Michael Benjamin who works for UGG Australia... & previously J Lindberg. Sebago Boat Shoe - Comfortable, great colour combos to match any outfit & truly authentic. Perfect for summer. Toms Espadrille - Ethical, … Continue reading Man Friday

Beach Ready Too

Evening & happy #WellbeingWednesday! 2 weeks ago I posted 5 steps (Part 1) of an intensive 4 week plan to get bikini ready for the beach… Now I'm just 2 weeks away from my holiday, so today's #GTime focuses on Part 2 of the plan to help me/you look & feel great on the beach. Week 3 – … Continue reading Beach Ready Too

Chick Fit

Welcome to the #MondayMonthlyInterview when on the 1st Monday of each month, I interview someone doing interesting stuff with their life. Today I’m pleased to welcome Fit chick Tori, a writer, runner, blogger & adidas athlete based in the desert sands of Dubai... She’s also been one of my partners in crime for a very long time! Now, … Continue reading Chick Fit

Five Shades of Grey…

It's #ShoppingSaturday! Hope you're enjoying the weekend... Today's theme (in celebration of this week's sunshine) is colourful shades.  Grey/Blue RayBan 3016 Clubmaster Sunglasses - Retro cool for fun in the sun @ £108. Black Tatty Devine Eyelash Sunglasses - Statement shades to shine in this summer @ £126. Pink Miu Miu Wayfarer-Style Acetate Sunglasses from Harvey Nichols - Pretty cute in seasonal … Continue reading Five Shades of Grey…

Glorious Goodwood

Happy #ThursdayFriday folks! Not long to the weekend... what are your plans? I'm heading down to see my niece & nephew in West Sussex. West Sussex will be abuzz this weekend with Goodwood Festival of Speed so in honour, today's theme is great summer events in the area. Goodwood Festival of Speed 28 June - 1 July - … Continue reading Glorious Goodwood