Tattoo talks: it’s been a year!

Today is the first birthday of my first three children.... by which I mean tattoos. A year ago today, I got my first tattoo, and my second, and third. Yes, I got three all at once. I shared these beauties with you all this time last year, but having gained four more, I wanted to…

Lush Creative Showcase 2018 (Manchester)

This post is a part of Blogtober 2018. This time last week I was travelling back from Manchester after having spent the past two days there working an event. Though I did spend most of this year working in the event's shop and having a primary role facilitating in workshops, I did have a little…

The tide is turning: Turtle Jelly Bomb

On the first day of this week, Lush launched a new jelly bomb in all UK stores; (Baby) Turtle. The turtle jelly bomb (also going by the name baby turtle) was initially launched at the Lush Summit, alongside a bigger version- Mama Turtle- with all proceeds going to Lush's grassroots charities. Though Mama Turtle hasn't…

EYEWAKE hydrating eye serum- review.

I was sent this product as a complimentary item from EYEWAKE to try and review, but everything expressed represents my own views. As mentioned above, I was lucky enough to be contacted by Eyewake to review their 'Hydrating eye serum' What you should know.Eyewake serum is 100% cruelty free, vegan and natural. Finding new ethical…

Tattoo talks: My booking experience! (02×01)

I'm 19 years old, and let's be real, have wanted a tattoo since I was legally able to get one. Actually, a while back I wrote a post on tattoo ideas I loved or potentially wanted to get, and I do still love the idea of them all even if I only still plan to…

Skincare Saviours For Stepping Into Spring

Skincare... skincare genuinely is something I do as a form of self care. Sometimes, my skin might not be screaming 'OATIFIX' at me, but my mind is screaming 'put that refrigerated fresh, handmade concoction of bananas and illipe butter on my face, right now'. I have to say, I do go through periods using no…

Tattoo Talks: I’M TATTED (01×01: My Tattoos)

It's Tuesday, and here on Stories Can Make Us Fly, I'm bringing you my first of a seven part series of posts called 'Tattoo Talks'. This series will incorporate everything from keeping it cruelty free with tattoos and aftercare, the process, my artists experiences and much more. But, today, on this fine Tuesday afternoon, I'm…

LOVE Summit 2018: #LushPride

I have never felt pride like the pride I have felt over the past few days, surrounded by the most phenomenal LUSH employees. By pride, I mean the word in two senses; Proud of the people around me and myself for all we'd achieved; Proud of who I am and who I love. The theme…

Lush Valentine’s Launch 2018

So, yesterdaaaay. Yesterday the Lush Valentines Day range launched. With 14 seasonal products being released and a significant amount of those being brand new, I believe it is the biggest range to date. Mourning the loss of an old friend Before we go into the fabulous fineties of this year’s launch, I want to talk…

The little things

Life is full of many goal posts; some to get us through the next week of our life, some are lifelong goals and achievements (which realistically are hard to follow in a strict, linear fashion) and some are goals to make you feel something. On some days, I can dream of grand schemes and far,…