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Tips I Learnt from a Pro Makeup Artist for Natural Looking Skin

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Raise a little hell ... ⁣ Inspired by #pulpficti Raise a little hell ...
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Inspired by #pulpfiction
When the @mysmartskin team sent over a moodboard f When the @mysmartskin team sent over a moodboard for the photoshoot planned for the brand launch; there was a photo with a similar pose to this that I loved and wanted to recreate. 
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When I was sent the final shots, I was disheartened because I hated how my hair looked in it. Trimming my hair short has definitely helped remove all the scraggly, dead ends and add a bit of life to my locks. Thank you to Jack @hairbybrendan for making me feel comfortable during my appointment and for giving me a little bit of confidence again.
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#letstalkabouthairloss #hairpositivity #hairloss
Back to basics -- want to know how you can create Back to basics -- want to know how you can create a glow-from-within look with a powder and crème blush duo? My review of Patrick Ta's Major Beauty Headlines Blusher release in She's So LA and Do We Know Her? is coming up on the blog!
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#patrickta #MAJORGLOW #PatrickTaBeauty
Wear your smile with confidence ✨ I will be sha Wear your smile with confidence ✨

I will be sharing my experience with the Invisalign treatment on my blog next week and how it helped me regain my confidence in my smile. Stay tuned ♥️
Making #patricktatuesday a thing if it isn’t one Making #patricktatuesday a thing if it isn’t one already ✨ isn’t this colour beautiful? 💕 this is the Double Take creme and powder blush in ‘she's so la’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@patricktabeauty @patrickta #patricktabeauty #majorbeautyheadlines #cremeblush #blushduo #shessola #makeup #shopmystash #makeupblogger #packaging #aesthetic #pink #nhude #brown #makeuplooks #powderblush #yvr #londonblogger #discoverunder5k
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. 🤞🏽
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.
Adding a little bit of sparkle and joy ✨ and bak Adding a little bit of sparkle and joy ✨ and baking some doughnuts 🍩 on Christmas Eve!
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