Hey lovely people, happy Friday!

No Friday feeling around here because I work in retail haha. It’s ok, my weekend will come on Thursday 😅

I was sick with a head cold last week and then have worked a lot this week. I’m really feeling the stretch when it comes to my blog and IG. So much I want to do but so little time.

I won’t lie, I used to think “you can make time for blogging” which I still agree with.

But sometimes I literally can’t take photos because I’m home at 11pm and there’s no sunlight. Or sometimes I just want to go to sleep instead of writing a blog post.

Another side effect of having a fuller plate, I can’t engage with my favourite blogs! I need to get on the gram soon and go on a massive “like and comment spree” because it’s likely I’ve missed your post sometime throughout my hectic week!

One more thing!

I got a email this week asking if I’d like to try a product and I haven’t replied yet because I’m in two minds. On one hand, yes I’d love to try a new product- of course! But on the other, this product I would not normally pick up myself. So it feels almost as if I’d say yes for the sake of it. Of course I would be honest to you guys about my thoughts, but still I’m torn.

I would love to see my fave bloggers talk about the behind the scenes which is why I’m sharing that story here. I’ll keep you updated on what I choose to do.

For now, the links!

Homey Oh My shared these cookies on IG and declared them the best cookies ever. Try them for yourself here.

Mamamia Beauty dubbed The Inkey List as “the new Ordinary” and I, for one, am excited! They are simple and affordable in their approach to skincare, available exclusively from Sephora.

I don’t have a huge travel bug, but NYC does sound extra dreamy after reading this post by Krystal Bick.

Another reason I lust over New York, Tara. The imagery she and Krystal created here. Oh my god- stunning.

The Aussie sustainable fashion Instagrammers are killing the game right- they are so fun and inspirational in their styling but also in their philosophy. How good is this 14 Day Style Revival Challenge by Hannah at Never Ever Pay Retail (seriously though, never ever everrrrrrrr!!) It’s never too late to start!

My other faves Insta babes in this field:

Meg @riprrp

Tina @trashtotreasured

Yas @budget_chic

Dani @luxeandlemonade

Niketa @thesouthsidehunter

Bonnie has released a palette designed for everyone- kinda like Maybelline “Made for all” and Maarks lippies! I love this idea, takes the guess work out of finding your shade, gives you more confidence shopping online and honestly, is ultimately for the lazy like me who can’t be bothered with swatches haha! See for yourself here.

I got my Tribe skincare order this week and I’m obsessed! Cortney wrote a blog post about Tribe this week too (as well as celebrating her 2 year blog-iversary yay!) which makes me want literally the entire collection.

Happy reading!

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