Image from Pinterest So it’s a new year, which means it’s time to think about what’s important to me and what I hope to achieve in 2014. Last year I wrote my 2013 Blogging Resolutions, but this year I feel I need to focus on my life and embrace the changes a new year brings, … Continue reading
I’m a huge fan of cream blushes so as soon as I heard Bourjois were launching a range of cream blushers I just had to find out more. It’s surprising that after almost 150 years Bourjois haven’t already created a cream blush, but hey, better late than never! The range currently comes in four colours … Continue reading
Having sussed out my local MAC counter was one of the only ones left with all the Strength collection lipsticks in stock I hot footed it there for a spot of light swatching. I’d had my eye on Pink Pigeon and Party Parrot and fully expected they would be joining my already bursting collection of … Continue reading
I have to level with you and say I hardly ever buy aerosol sprays as I’m always conscious of their impact on the environment, but when Bzzagent offered me the chance to try out the new Dove Compressed deodorant for free I was happy to give it a try. At half the size of the standard Dove … Continue reading
It’s a new year which means only one thing, New Years Resolutions, so I’ve decided to jot down my 10 Blogging Resolutions for The World According to Gem. 1. Continue to grow my readership. When 2012 started my blog was merely a blip on the Bloggersphere but with a lot of hard work my blog … Continue reading
I loved Marina’s first album so was apprehensive to say the least as to how her new album would stand up against The Family Jewels, but I’m pleased to say Diamonds fans won’t be disappointed. The album came out today and can be found on Spotify or iTunes now, as well as in physical form at the likes … Continue reading
When I spotted Zooey Deschanel sporting this awesome Spring manicure on instagram I just knew I had to recreate it. So here is my very own version of her Spring nails. So what do you reckon, did I do good? For this look I used the following. Nailene Perfect Tips £3.05 from Boots|Lumos Quick Drying Top … Continue reading
Let’s face it, I’ve been pretty bad at blogging during 2011. It’s not that I had nothing to write about, it’s just the things I wanted to write about were also the things that were taking up my precious blogging time. With this in mind I’ve decided to work just that little bit harder at … Continue reading
Ok I know I’ve been really slack recently on the blog front, so I thought I would write a quick self-indulgent post about my favourite things right now. My style inspiration – Taylor Momsen Ok, so she’s only 17, but this kid oozes cool! My favourite song of the moment – “Get U Home” – … Continue reading
According To Gem 