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Value for money – How my search for a balanced life led me to owning my own successful business.
What does value for money living mean to you? Does it mean you pay a higher price to get the best quality or does it mean you look for a...

Sue - Owner at Essential Scent
Jun 24, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #23: L'Oréal vs. Rimmel
I saw on the Instagram page of allintheblush that she uploaded a post that had dupes for Rimmel Eastsnob check the post out here. I love...
Alicia Maude
Jun 22, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #22: it Cosmetics vs. Revolution Pro
Now you might know that one of my favourite foundations is one from it Cosmetics which I did a blog post on it; REVIEW: IT Cosmetics Your...
Alicia Maude
Jun 19, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #21: NYX vs. Zoeva
I had purchased the Zoeva eyebrow product to try out and noticed that NYX have a skinny eyebrow pencil so thought maybe these could be...
Alicia Maude
Jun 17, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #20: Morphe vs. Zoeva
I had seen on social media that Zoeva has a few dupes with Morphe so thought I would try it out. I have been purchasing more and more eye...
Alicia Maude
Jun 15, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #19: Revolution Skincare vs. SAND&SKY
I LOVE SAND&SKY face mask, I had received a few sample tubes in Birchbox's as well as Glossybox so when I tried a sample I actually...
Alicia Maude
Jun 12, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #18: Valerie No8 vs. YSL
Essential Scent sell high quality fragrances made by Milton Lloyd. I have become obsessed with YSL Black Opium so when I heard Valorie...
Alicia Maude
Jun 10, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #17: Essie vs. OPI
I had these two in my collection and thought 'oh, are these a dupe?' so I put them to the test. PACKAGING (Essie): I am a bit OCD when it...
Alicia Maude
Jun 8, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #16: MAC vs. Rimmel
I follow AllInTheBlush on Instagram and she put up a post with MAC Velvet Teddy dupes and I thought I would try one out, to see the post...
Alicia Maude
Jun 5, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #15: MAC vs. NYX
For years I have been using MAC Face & Body foundation but when I saw on @dupeboss Instagram post saying that NYX Total Control Drop...
Alicia Maude
Jun 3, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #14: Benefit vs. W7
I love Benefit They're Real mascara and saw all over social media but it's an article on Cosmopolitan: It's a face off: Luxury vs budget...
Alicia Maude
Jun 1, 2020


Five things I’m going to do once the lockdown is over… (+ANNOUNCEMENT)
I have been thinking about where I would go or what I would do once the lockdown has been unlocked ever since the lockdown has been put...
Alicia Maude
May 29, 2020


My Dream Accessories In Every Category 2020
I did My Dream Handbags In Every Category 2020 and I did My Dream Footwear In Every Category 2020 so had to finish the series that I...
Alicia Maude
May 27, 2020


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revolution Skincare Pink Clay Detoxifying Face Mask
I love the SAND&SKY face mask which is a pink clay detoxifying mask so when I saw this I wanted to try it. CLAIMS: This detoxing mask is...
Alicia Maude
May 25, 2020


REVIEW: Pasta Evangelists Crab & Chilli Tortelloni With Tarragon Butter & Fennel Crumb
Pasta Evangelists has a #RallyForRestaurants Special. Listen to this (read this) Pasta Evangelists are collaborating in a series called...
Alicia Maude
May 22, 2020


My Dream Footwear In Every Category 2020
You may have seen my recent blog post called My Dream Handbags In Every Category 2020 so I thought I would do a shoes one. Ankle Boots...
Alicia Maude
May 20, 2020


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revolution Skincare Makeup Removal Spray
I was scrolling on ASOS New In like I do daily and saw this and was intrigued, I have never seen a makeup removal spray. CLAIMS: Getting...
Alicia Maude
May 18, 2020


REVIEW: Pasta Evangelists Carbonara of Dreams With Fresh Rigatoni & Pancetta
If you are a hardcore fan you will remember I did a blog post called REVIEW: Pasta Evangelists Orecchiette with Pistachio Pesto,...
Alicia Maude
May 15, 2020


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Yes to Watermelon Super Fresh Paper Mask
You may have seen I did a blog post called FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask which is a watermelon mask and...
Alicia Maude
May 11, 2020


I'm missing out on the lockdown experience
Aren't you lot lucky, an extra blog post this week, WHAT!? I listen to podcasts and have been watching Loose Women (finally it's back on)...
Alicia Maude
May 9, 2020
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