Make-up is an absolute minefield for someone with sensitive skin. Whilst I've never been overly into make-up - growing up with two brothers it was the least of my worries - I enjoy getting dressed up as much as the next girl. I like false eyelashes, I like glittery eyeshadows and I'm getting into the scary world of lipsticks. The problem is, your skin is most of your face - look in the mirror, it's all over your face. Eczema-prone skin means dry, scaly skin. What I would give to be able to simply cover it with foundation; paint over it and forget it exists until the end of the night. However, it's not quite that simple. Whilst doing its best to cover your blemishes, foundation has a way of highlighting them at the same time. None more so than flaky cracks in your face. So although this is a post about finding a suitable foundation for eczema skin, the best advice I could give would be to LET YOUR FACE BE NAKED. This is something I'm getting better a...
In this "more time on my hands" period of my life, I have turned to an old flame to help me through... Gilmore Girls. Thanks to Netflix, all seven seasons are available to watch and I am gearing myself for the revival (Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life) which will be out this November. Watching Gilmore Girls is like having a warm hug followed by a mug full of hot chocolate and marshmallows. It's pure joy. What I wouldn't give to live in Stars Hollow and visit Luke's every morning for coffee. Whilst Rory is my style icon... ...Lorelai is most certainly my spirit animal. Here are a mere 10 reasons why: 1. She knows how to live my kind of healthy lifestyle. - 2. She knows how to start the day right. - 3. And what happens if you don't start the day right. - 4. She gives great dating advice. - 5. She's got her priorities sorted. - 6. Like I said...priorities. - 7. She sho...