Lily Lolo and Kiko Cosmetics - Review

So I had some make up that had been running low recently (why do they always all run out at once?) and decided to take the opportunity to review some new products.  Lily Lolo are a cruelty free British cosmetic company well known for their mineral foundation - they specialise in mineral make up. So far everything I've tried from them has been great. Kiko is another cruelty free...

10 Hours in Paris - What You Can Fit in a Day

Ah, Paris. Is there a way to say that without thinking of great food, cute boutiques, high-end fashion and, of course, the many world famous landmarks?  I currently live a while outside of Paris, but I plan to visit as much as I can. At the time of writing that is currently three times (disregarding the day I arrived at the airport). Paris has so much going on that you can easily fill half...

French Phrases to Learn for Au Pairs

When most people decide to au pair somewhere, it's usually somewhere where they have little to no knowledge of the language. The whole point of au pairing is, for me, to completely immerse yourself in a different country and learn the local language. So it's fair to say that most au pairs will move abroad with initially little language skills.    I moved to France with a basic knowledge...

Some Help for the Switch to Natural Beauty

Since I've switched to a cruelty free, natural skin care routine my skin has thanked me immensely. No longer are the days of hormonal breakouts and insufferable redness - although my skin is still not perfect it's came a long way.  All the products I currently use are either DIY, completely natural or mostly natural, with a few safe ingredients I've researched on Skin Deep. Anyone who...

Au Pair - My First Week Living In The French Country

Or rather, my first week and a half in the French country. I'm incredibly lucky to say it's all I'd hoped for and more. Just look at those blue skies (they were dull and grey back in Scotland that day - I checked). Most au pairs seem to try and get a placement in the city when they come to Paris. Many people online had warned against living outside the city. It would be "inconvenient", "lonely"...

The First Day as an Au Pair - France

So at the end of March I decided to pack up my bags and fly off to France to spend 6 months as an Au Pair. I've always wanted to travel and I'm at the perfect age for doing just that. There are things I love about home in Scotland, but it is just not where I want to live out my life. It still amazes me that, with just a quick google search and sign up to "Au Pair World", I was already on...