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Whether it’s a skirt and tee combo (like this gorge gingham one I’m a bit gutted I’ve not been able to wear much because, you know, sweat! ) or a simple pair of jeans, a statement piece can really make you feel good to go with very little effort elsewhere. It’s the perfect jacket for semi-warm days too, as I didn’t get at all sweaty despite lugging myself across London in pretty sunshiny conditions; I’m definitely going to be styling it with some floral dresses for the few weddings I’ve got this year, popping it over my shoulders I love the super glittery effect which looks fab with jeans and a tee, but the combination of glittery shoes and sunglasses is a statement that shouldn’t be underestimated! My favourite jeans of all time are from good old ASDA, and with a £20.00 price tag you can’t complain; their Wonderfit range is perfect for those of us with a big bum and hips, but a small waist –

Personally I find my morning and evening routines the most enjoyable part of my beauty regime, as I take time to choose which products I need that day and gently massage them in while breathing in the scents and taking note of the textures. I’m not one to usually be that impressed with Bliss skincare (a lot of the time I personally think it’s overpriced and under-delivers,) but this tube of moisturiser had me at the first pump. Sunscreen is essential every day of the year, but in the summer months I opt for something a touch more hardworking that I know can rely on to maintain my glow. You know how much I love a cleansing oil, and you know how much I love a Korean skincare trend, so this bottle of greatness is firmly up there on my list of things I’m loving right now.

Back in 2010 when I started documenting my love of makeup online, bloggers were all about the opinions. We reveled in being able to share our loves and loathes, provide honest feedback on our purchases and discuss issues that were important to us; opinions were at the heart of the bloggersphere and absolutely what made it stand out amongst the run-of-the-mill and diluted glossiness of magazines

Twenty-Seventeen is only a couple of weeks old, but it seems like we’ve been back to work and (theoretically) back to bossing all over the shop for an age already. The start of a new year always brings with it endless possibility and the opportunity to refresh, re-look and re-jig – as well as to plan for what’s to come