Archives for February 2020

5 Things I Love Vol. 6 : Leaping into a Leap Year

February 28, 2020 Paris B Leave a Comment

It feels like just yesterday that I was telling you about the 5 things I love for January and the next thing you know, February is almost over!

So much has happened for me, in the past month! I’ll share with you what I can 🙂

And, we’re in a Leap Year this year with 29 days this February, so today isn’t technically the last day of the month. To be honest, I cannot believe that we’re ONLY in February. So much has happened globally and domestically that it feels like we should be at least halfway through 2020 already!

I do hope that everyone stays safe, avoid crowded places so we keep the virus at bay, keep a cool head, and don’t pick too many unnecessary fights over political matters that are beyond our control. Keep calm, and eat good food! Everything looks and feels better after a good meal 🙂

As always, I’d love to hear of 5 things that you’ve loved in this past month. Think about it for a bit. There’s always something that will lift your day and mood and bring a smile to your face 🙂

Orange I glad The Body Shop Carrot Cream is back on shelves?

February 25, 2020 Paris B 3 Comments

Seeing The Body Shop Carrot Cream brought back a flood of memories. When I was studying in the UK, oh years and years ago, I picked up most of my very basic skincare at The Body Shop. It was fairly affordable, even for a student.

My mainstay back then was the Vitamin E cream. It was light and comfortable for my skin. But when winter came around and the heating came on, I remember my skin feeling tight and dry. I wandered in one day to the nearest Body Shop store (conveniently located just around the corner from my student residence), and exiting with a jar of orange Carrot Cream.

The Carrot Cream was recommended to me then, as a heavier alternative for a moisturizer, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

So, when I saw the new The Body Shop Carrot Cream, I came over all nostalgic

Grey Hair : To colour or not to colour, that’s the question

February 20, 2020 Paris B 17 Comments

Grey hair is such a sensitive issue isn’t it?

Often, when we discover our first grey (or white) hair, it is with a sense of gloom. It is a sign that age has caught up with us, and that we aren’t the spring chicken that we thought we were.

I remember that sinking feeling when I discovered my first grey hair sticking straight up the top of my head in my early 20’s. It was at that exact moment that I knew what the old saying “It’s all downhill from here!” meant.

I then swore that when I started greying, I’d start colouring my hair again. It’s been 20 years since, so have I kept true to that promise to myself? 🙂

Revisiting the Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisture Cream and reminding myself why I enjoyed using it so much!

February 17, 2020 Paris B 7 Comments

There are some products that are shouted about from the roof tops. There are others that quietly fly under the radar.

The Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisture Cream comes in under this second category.

While better known for their makeup, I have to say that Bobbi Brown skincare is something that is worth looking into as well. After all, you’d agree that makeup can only look good on a good base!

I’m actually on my 2nd jar, and when I rediscovered it recently, I figured I’d better tell you about it too 😀

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