Pink & Purple Dots

Hi guys! Happy Friday. How has your week been so far? Last year I started with some dating stories that I shared - and while I still have a few stories to tell - I recent;y came out of a bad break-up with an extremely narcissistic guy - and I was feeling defeated and like the worst person in the world - even though I got a promotion at work, and I accomplished a few things -  this person made me feel completely worthless and like I was the problem and not good enough. Even though I could keep a job and be successful. I know he was jealous that my career was thriving and he wasn't.  I believed I wasn't just worth it for the longest time, so I must be the problem - never realizing I wasn't seeing my self worth in the process. Is this post to throw shade at him? No, not at all. But let's be real sometimes we get blinded by the love we forget to value ourselves.  So here are some top 10 signs you are dating a narcissist :  They were charming at first - but don't be foo...

  Hi guys! Happy Thursday. How has your week been? I got bitten by a poisonous spider last week - so I haven't been having the greatest two weeks later. My poor skin is still recovering from all the poison and constant meds. Today I'm sharing a fun self-care inspired post with you guys. Avon recently launched some more Planet Spa collections (and I have ALWAYS loved this specific range from them ). The Ayurveda Ritual Collection contains three products -  A multi-use Soothe and Balance Oil, Soothe and Balance Body Butter and the Soothe and Balance Face Mask.  Ayurveda means ‘the science of life’ & is inspired by an ancient Indian tradition. Enriched with ‘GOLDEN MILK’ - a soothing blend of Indian turmeric root & coconut milk – this self-care ritual will help nourish your body, mind & spirit while leaving your skin glowing. All three products have an extremely calming and soothing smell and effect on the skin - and is the perfect self-care treat if you can't ge...

Hi guys! Happy Wednesday. How was your week? I totally lost a day with the public holidays and Easter Weekend threw into the mix ... I was pretty convinced today was actually Tuesday. As I mentioned in my New on my Beauty Desk post in February - I got a few Catrice serums from their new range to try out. In total I picked up the Hydro serum as well - so today I will give you a rundown on the three serums I chose from the range to my routine.  Overall - I have a pretty good idea of which ones I love - which ones are good and which ones I'm not 100% sold on.  CATRICE HYDRO PLUMPING SERUM  This serum contains 1.5 %  hyaluronic acid and panthenol to plumps up the skin as well as have a soothing effect on the skin. Hyaluronic acid is well known to hydrate the skin and absorbs easily into the skin super quickly. I love using Hyaluronic Acid in the morning before applying make-up as it gives me a hydrated base to work with. Honestly, while I did enjoy using this serum - I d...