Rodial GLAMTOX

Rodial GLAMTOX

Monday, March 30, 2015

For the last few weeks I have been trialling some new (very lovely) skincare bits from a brand that, until this point, I had never had the chance to try before; Rodial. I was luckily enough to receive both the Rodial Glamtox Day SPF15* and the Rodial Glamtox Serum* in the post, and I can ensure you that since the moment I got my mitts on them, I've been generously slathering them on at every...

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The Manicure Box

The Manicure Box

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Although I don't always have time for it, one my of favourite things in life is taking good care of my nails. For me, sitting down and taking the time to treat myself to a good ol' DIY manicure is incredibly relaxing and stress relieving, so I do try to fit it in as often as possible. To make the process as smooth as possible, I like to keep all of my nail care bits and bobs in a convenient location,...

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WIBL #40: Back to basics

WIBL #40: Back to basics

Sunday, March 22, 2015

So today's WIBL is a combination of products, something old, something new, and something that's been around for a few months (I wish I could've said blue, but the BB cream is the old product!) I've been keeping things extraordinarily simple when it comes to both skincare and makeup, so the simplicity of my routine has obviously been reflected in my choices this time. Starting with the base, I've...

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Blog Birthday Giveaway

Blog Birthday Giveaway

Saturday, March 21, 2015

As a way of saying thank you to all of my lovely readers that I've accumulated over the past four years, I've decided to host a small giveaway. The main prize I'm giving away - as you can probably tell - is the gorgeous Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Radiant Magenta. However, that's not all! I'll also be throwing in a few secret surprises (some of my favourites), just to add an element of...

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Isobel Rose turns 4.

Isobel Rose turns 4.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

My, my, my, how did we get here so quickly? Today marks the 4th anniversary of my dear little blog, which is insane for me because it seems like just yesterday that I penned my first ramblings. Isobel Rose's 4th birthday is a momentous occasion for me because not only is it a hell of a long time to keep a blog going, but it has also accompanied me throughout my entire university experience. I...

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#PaleGirls: Blush

#PaleGirls: Blush

Monday, March 16, 2015

Welcome back to my beloved #PaleGirls series, where I recommend some of my favourite products to compliment the fairer-skinned amongst us. Unfortunately, this post won't be directly useful for all of you, but do keep in mind that these are gorgeous products regardless of your skin tone, so be sure to check any of them out if they tickle your fancy. Last time we took a look at some of my favourite...

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Reintroducing nail polish

Reintroducing nail polish

Saturday, March 14, 2015

I think I've spoken about this before, but when my academic life gets really busy, all of the small things that I like to do get pushed out of the way. A prime example of this is my nails - a true sign that I'm swamped at uni is when I go without nail polish on my nails for months on end. It's a shame because I actually really enjoy spending 30 minutes a week or so taking care of my nails...

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Priorities

Priorities

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Last Friday over a well-deserved glass of white wine, one and my best friends and I inadvertently came across the subject of priorities. I'm not going to lie, she was actually the one who introduced the topic, but it got me thinking about what is important in my life at this exact moment, and how your immediate priorities affect your immediate day-to-day life. We were just chatting, and she came up...

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The art of a to-do list

The art of a to-do list

Friday, March 6, 2015

To-do lists are an extremely useful tool when it comes to getting your life in order and setting your priorities. For a visual person like me, to-do lists are perfect because I get a great sense of satisfaction from ticking things off and completing all of my tasks for the day. However, if you're not careful you can overload yourself and before long your motivational tool can turn into a visualisation...

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A spring in my step.

A spring in my step.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The title of this post is not actually referring to my current state of mind, but more so what I want to achieve. Final year of uni is tough and I'm definitely finding it extremely hard, so although I feel either mentally drained or ridiculously lazy at any give time, I need to get to a place where I can be more productive and positive. Unfortunately, two days ago I broke my spending ban slightly...

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