Nothing beats the look, feel and lasting power of a gel-mani but because we can’t always get to an appointment these days – and because it’s a good idea to give your nails a break from them at least once every two months – you need an at-home...
In the years BC (Before Child), I prided myself on my freshly manicured nails. A perk of the job, I’d rarely go a few weeks without a file, buff and slick of the latest polish. When I was heavily pregnant and struggling to even fit into maternity clothes, a glossy...
We’re all about minimising the morning routine. Less faffing means more time to get your act together and get you all out of the house on time. And this is relevant to everyone, not just those with babes.A make-up palette is the way forward. ‘Yeah, yeah, whatever’ I...
Looking like you’ve got your act together when toting around a toddler or two is a struggle. Your pre-baby beauty regime doesn’t cut it in the two minutes your working-mum morning allows yet you still need to look like you’re totally handling life....
For a super-speedy, natural looking glowy, sun-kissed look your bronzer should come in liquid form.Bronzy, sun-kissed skin is a look that’s always in, regardless of the season. But come summertime, we find ourselves gravitating towards this effortless,...
The sun has been shining all week which has put us in a pretty good mood. We’ve relegated the black and grey staples to the backs of our wardrobes and replaced them with our favourite bright summer outfits that are usually reserved for holidays. But don’t just play...
For anyone that’s been to one of our TIM talks, you’ll have heard me bang on about the transformative power of blusher for a good five minutes. If you’re thinking, “Yeah, whatevs. All I need is a sweep of bronzer.” I get it. I did too. Until I discovered blusher. A...
Taking a shower is one of life’s simple pleasures. I mean, it’s pretty straightforward, right? Then you have kids. Whether you have a newborn that refuses to be put down or a toddler who just won’t stop banging on the door (or a husband asking when you’re...
Gemma and I both swear by a feline flick (check out whats in our make-up bags HERE) when it comes to making our eyes look wider and more awake. And who wouldn’t want a bit of help with that?My 9-5 job is quite fun. Among (a lot of) other things, it involves...
The question that I seem to get asked the most these days is, ‘what SPF should I use on my child?’ It seems complicated but it needn’t be. Here are the most common suncream conundrums solved…I’ve read that I shouldn’t use suncream until my child is...
Is half a cucumber currently vegetating in the corner of your fridge alongside half a browning avocado? Is there a spotty old banana lying on the kitchen side like the last kid to be picked for the football team? Yeah, I thought so. Me too. Avoid the weekly argument...
Like a shot of caffeine for your face, a slick of red on the lips will make you look a thousand times more awake in just a few seconds. From a classic white t-shirt to an off-duty (or mum-duty) grey jumper, it goes with everything – and as an added bonus it helps to...
*Thats an ‘in’ joke. We all know babies don’t actually sleep.I’ve been back at work for five weeks now and I’ve mastered some sneaky beauty tricks for those mornings when I need to look l’ve got everything under control but...
Remember those evenings BC (thats, Before Child) when you used to get ready for a big night out with your girls; music on, glasses of rose flowing, make-up spilling everywhere and swapping application tips. How much fun were they?? These days we’re more likely...
OK, let’s not beat around the bush. This is a mama’s #1 beauty concern. Here is everything that you need to know to camouflage the hell out of those bad boys – depending on how much time you have. First up is how to cover your bags if you are lucky...