Antics and ramblings of a twenty something

Within my Lush purchases I recently reviewed in my previous post, I also brought some of their solid henna hair dye. I’d been iffing and arring for ages as to whether or not to try it out and I’m really so glad I did! I have naturally mouse brown hair with blonde bits naturally woven through and back on my late teens I was quite experimental with colour. I’ve been blonde, chestnut, brown with blonde ends, brown with pink ends, brown with purple ends and of course red. I think that hair grows so fast and life is too short not to experiment whilst I was studying and not working. Now I’m older I never feel my natural colour is exciting enough for me, whilst I think people look so beautiful with natural hair of all colours, I just like change. I also can be quite pale and I think sometimes brightness can make you look healthier (always a good thing). Since starting to work and also not having lots of money to go to get my hair dyed, I was eager to have a change that was natural looking...

After the nights are well and truly drawing in, Jack Frost is nipping and hot chocolate is my new bestie, I don’t think there’s ever been a better time for a pamper. Whilst the cold brings Christmas, steamed puddings and fireworks, it also brings chapped lips and flaky skin and what better way of warding off such things than a trip to Lush. I found myself there recently and picked up a few products, some of which are household favourites and some are new. As a Lush lover for over 10 years now since spending the majority of my pocket money in there with my best friend aged 12, I thought it’d be nice to do a review of my latest purchases. Cupcake Fresh Face Mask - £8.50 This particular face mask takes me riiiggghht back to girly sleepovers in my early teens where we all covered our faces with this.  I can remember us attempting not to eat it because it really does smell like chocolate gooey cupcakes. This is my absolute go-to facemask ever, over any brand, and that’s because ...

Hiya!! I hope you’re all really really well.  As I’m recovering from wisdom tooth surgery and trying not to be bored out of my mind, I’ve felt up to baking today. When I go to cafe’s nowadays I hardly ever get offered cake or biscuits that are both dairy and gluten free and I find the shop products on offer overly sweet. I’m really happy to share this simple recipe that I’ve tweeked and adapted to just the right proportions to make some lovely biscuits to curb that sweet tooth. The fact I’ve put vanilla OR almond refers to whether you choose to add almond or vanilla essence in the process (both taste heavenly). 50g vegan spread 50g coconut sugar 1 tsp vanilla or almond essence  100g gluten free rice flour 1 tsp baking powder  Pre heat fan oven to 170.c Cream the spread and sugar together and then add the flavoured essence of your choice. Next sift in the flour and baking powder and beat to a thick mixture. Spoon the mixture onto parchment on a b...