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I've decided that I will no longer outline the specific products I used in my makeup looks as you can easily substitute these items with whatever you currently use for your specific skin tone & skin type. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I think when we see items listed on a blog/youtube video it's very easy to want to own that specific product and be conditioned to think that a look is only achievable with those specific products ... this is definitely not the case. I’ve listed my process to create this look on my blog. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But, if you would like to know about a product in particular, please ask in the comments below and I will respond!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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(Also, I definitely feel ridiculous when I take photos like this, but what can you do?)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WILD PLUMS One thing that lockdown has encouraged

WILD PLUMS
One thing that lockdown has encouraged is my appreciation for our garden. My mum has grown so many beautiful fruits and vegetables in our garden including this amazing plum tree. In previous years we have been on holiday when these fruits ripened and were not able to make the most of them. This year; we harvested all the plums and made bottles and bottles of plum jam that we gifted to friends and family -- and quite honestly? It's one of the best jams that I've tried.
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WHAT?
PLUM JAM – INGREDIENT RATIOS
- Use the same weight of sugar as fruit.
- Use 1-2 tbsp lemon juice per 500 g of fruit. Riper fruit needs more lemon, firmer fruit needs less.
- 250g of fruit makes about 600 g of jam.
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HOW?
– Remove the stones and cut each plum into about 8 pieces.
– Put half the chopped plums into a bowl and pour half the sugar over. Repeat and make a second layer.
- Leave overnight. The sugar will draw out the plum juice and make a thick syrup.
– Sterilize clean jam jars and lids by placing them on a baking tray in the oven at 120°C/250°F/GM1.
– Transfer the plum and sugar mixture to a large saucepan or preserving pan, and simmer gently until all the sugar is dissolved. Add the lemon juice.
– Once the sugar has dissolved, heat the mixture quickly to a rolling boil. Then start testing to see if will set. It should reach 105C.
- Seal the lids while the jam is still hot and leave bottle upside down. As it cools, you’ll hear the lids pop as the vacuum forms.
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HOW LONG DOES PLUM JAM LAST?
If you have made the jam properly with quality fruit, and the lid has sealed properly, your jam should last for years stored in a cool dark cupboard. It will thicken and darken over time.
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Homemade jam will be fine in a cupboard for 4 weeks after opening.

My current hair care routine consists of the Kéra

My current hair care routine consists of the Kérastase Genesis range that focuses on hair loss. I’ve been using this product for about two weeks and have already noticed less hair loss is the shower and when I brush my hair. Fingers crossed I’ve finally found a product that works externally while I work on building back up my iron levels. 🤞🏽

Dutch Baby Pancakes 🥞🍓🍯 A little bit ind

Dutch Baby Pancakes 🥞🍓🍯

A little bit indulgent for a Friday lunch but can’t think of a better way to anticipate the start of my annual leave! 🤩

I definitely did not watch the YouTube video properly and left my pancake on a hot skillet with melted butter on the stove instead of putting it back into the oven immediately so it caught a bit on the bottom but I managed to save it.

Topped with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, yoghurt and honey 🍯 (and icing sugar for *aesthetic* 😂)

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Saturday Morning Glow ✨
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I haven’t had the best skin lately, mascne is real and *so* frustrating after the time I spent during lockdown clearing my skin.
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But this @pixibeauty Glow Tonic has been helping me bring back some of that glow to my skin 🧡

Oof. Oh boy ... alright, here we go. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

Oof. Oh boy ... alright, here we go.
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I don't know why it's taken me such a long time to share this -- well actually, that's a lie. I do know why. Hair loss is something that is often brushed aside, hidden under depths of shame and despair as another 'taboo' topic that are deemed too uncouth for women to talk about openly.
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But in my research to improve my self esteem and find ways to prevent further hair loss; I quickly realised that this is a condition that affects a huge percentage of men (my dad included) and women. If you type in hair loss into Google, there are 1.6 billion results. The first few pages of results are targeted towards men and the general symptoms of hair loss. It's only when you specify 'hair loss women' do you realise that 907 million (57%) of those results are relevant to women.
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And suddenly, I realised that I am not alone in my suffering. So, #letstalkabouthairloss and remove this taboo that currently surrounds it.
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The biggest struggles I've faced while producing content on social media and my blog has been about finding my voice and not falling into the masses of bloggers who publish the same deliverables. Perhaps the reason why I've experienced this writer's block is because I've been too afraid to speak out about something that I've considered exceptionally personal and incredibly private.
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There are different types of hair loss and I am well aware that I have not been dealt the worst cards - but every single person's suffering is as valid. I would like to use this platform to speak about my journey & the steps I'm taking to help my hair in hopes that I will bring some positivity and confidence to someone else who is going through the same things that I am.
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#letstalkabouthairloss #hairpositivity #femalehairloss #hairloss

This was an amazing project to be a part of, congr

This was an amazing project to be a part of, congrats to @niomismart on the launch of @mysmartskin 🤍

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