Getting to know The Natural Africa skincare line
One of the perks of my job is that I’m lucky enough to have the odd skincare product arrive on my desk for review, but it’s not often I have a full range to get stuck into.
The Slowed Lines
Minimal style and beauty curations for the sustainably-trying.
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Celebrating my 28th birthday + a few lovely presents
The Virgos in your life have just celebrated another lap around the sun, myself included, rounding me up to a solid 28.
Sharing my best preloved finds of the year for Second Hand September
2024 is most definitely the year I fell in love with second-hand shopping.
August Favourites
I’ve blinked and it’s now birthday month - but before that, some late-summer favourites.
One pair of jorts, four outfits
If there was one clothing piece that has ruled the summer, I think it’s fair to say that denim jorts are taking the top spot.
Visiting Kama Ayurveda for a non-conventional facial treatment
I’m a lover of newness in beauty, or at least, new to me.
The Second-Hand Edit: Edition 003
Ok, so I fell off last week and forgot Substack existed.
The Second-Hand Edit: Edition 002
So, full disclosure, I’ve gone a little Depop mad this week.
On my stressed face lately (battle of the breakouts 2.0)
Acne is a cruel and mystifying mistress.
July favourites (and fancies)
I miss the golden age of Youtuber’s “favourites” - we don’t sit down and para-socially goss about our monthly loves enough anymore.
The Second-Hand Edit: Edition 001
I started a Second-Hand Edit over on my Instagram a few months ago, as an extension of my growing love for preowned browsing.
The Carrie Bradshaw boob tube edit
We are in the midst of a SATC renaissance.
6 swimsuits that can double up as bodysuits in your summer wardrobe
Capsule wardrobe pieces are rotational and versatile above all, saving pennies and environmental impact.
5 great skincare products, £10 and under
Few things bring me greater joy in life than finding a £10 skincare product that performs as effectively as its triple cost counterparts.
Glossier has landed at Space NK - here's the products I still use daily 10 years on
If there was ever a brand that got marketing right, it was Glossier.
An airy, *not just dresses*, heatwave-friendly edit
Pieces to keep you cool without a compromise on style.
The timeless minimalist's uniform
Essentials for those seeking style within simplicity.
Welcome to The Slowed Lines
As a writer, especially one in a creative field, starting a Substack has felt like a natural path to amble down for some time.