In this beautiful, yet somewhat interrupted, heatwave that we're having, I've picked up a few new skin treats to soothe, refresh and hydrate my complexion. Unsurprisingly, my skin dries out in the warmer temperatures, leaving it feeling tight and looking a little dull. But these lotions and potions have been helping me to combat the skin side-effects of

I'm a terrible, terrible tanner. No matter how careful I am in applying my fake tan, I end up streaky, with orange fingers and toes. So I generally tend to embrace my natural skin colour instead, but every year, when it comes to that first bare-legged outing, I always just try a little fake tan just in the hope

We're in the midst of that tricky, trans-seasonal weather, where your winter coat leaves you dripping with sweat a few paces up the street but going out in just a jumper results in freezing to death the moment the sun pops behind a cloud (which, let's face it, happens far too often in this country...) The answer? The

Nude lipsticks are my beauty weakness - I must have endless variations of shades and finishes. The newest to my collection is the Velvet Matte Lipstick in Damask Rose from Green People.  It's fast become my go-to daily lipstick; it's the perfect shade of peachy pink that really favours my colouring, and due to it's unique consistency -

At the beginning of the year I switched up my skincare, and although I'm fairly happy with my new routine, I've made a few tweaks (involving some new treats). pixi Glow Tonic (500ml bottle) Firstly, I upgraded to a supersize Pixi Glow Tonic. You know you've found a hero product when you start buying the salon size bottle

Beneath the pavements of Brighton seafront lies the newly opened Harbour Hotel spa. The secret subterranean retreat opened last month and I wasted no time in testing it out. All in the name of research, of course. So let me show you around... Reception and changing rooms  As you begin the decent down the staircase leading to the

It's so hard to eat healthily. It seems there is always an excuse for sweet treats... But as much as I try to avoid the Valentine's chocs and Easter Eggs, Pancake Day is an occasion that I can get fully on board with. Because pancakes can be healthy and nutritious! Protein pancakes have fast become one of my

((BOUNCE)) One evening I came out of my BodyAttack class to see a group of ladies in fantastically garish leggings making their way downstairs to the gym creche. Drawn like a magpie to the brightly-coloured patterned spandex, I investigated, and found out they were there to do ((BOUNCE)). The latest fitness craze, involving bouncing on mini trampolines, has

I love eating out, so I'm always on the look out for healthy places to sit and enjoy a meal that I haven't had to cook, without being tempted by cheesy carbs. One of the latest healthy eateries on my radar is the Body Fuel Cafe on Church Road in Hove, that serves breakfasts, lunches, snacks and smoothies,

Recently I've been really enjoying BodyPump - it's quickly gone from being my most hated, to my favourite workout of the week.  Why? Because, unlike cardio classes, the differences in my body are far more noticeable - and that's always an exciting thing! My shoulders are rounder, my arms have more definition, my legs are more toned, I

As the saying goes 'You can't out-train a bad diet'. Even nine exercise classes a week (yep, that means two on a Saturday and Sunday) can't counteract my addiction to Deliveroo burgers... With a trip to Barcelona looming and the top button of my jeans close to bursting, I'm trying to cut back (again) on the naughty food

Regular readers will know all about my favourite little beauty retreat by now. But for those who don't I'll get you up to speed: The Shed is home to a physio clinc, a cafe, gift shop and beauty salon all under one roof, and is tucked away in a secret corner of Hove.  But a lot has changed