One of the questions that I'm most commonly asked is whether my current pregnancy (baby boy) is different from my first pregnancy with Chloe. Honestly, they could not have been more different. I know medical professionals say old wives tales about carrying boys and girls is utter nonsense, however I'm a firm believer that there … Continue reading Pregnancy: Difference between carrying a girl or a boy
Listen lads, my mind has been blown. I just found out information that has rocked my foundation world. Many of you may know this already, but I asked a few of my mates and this was news to them too so I'm going to share this little golden nugget of information with you... just in … Continue reading Mind Blown: Primers and foundations!
So naturally my hair is very dry, very curly and very thick. I've struggled over the years when I've attempted to go blonde, which resulted in broken, brittle and singed hair. I've also been addicted to the GHD since the age of 14 and for most of those years I never used heat protection! I … Continue reading Love/Hate: A Frizzy Hair Story
Concealer... the tiny but mighty product that will make or break your makeup look. What's the point in perfectly applied foundation and eye makeup when you have dark circles or flakey/dry under eyes? It will only drag you down. For this piece I have teamed up with my good friend and professional makeup artist Fabiana … Continue reading Conceal… Don’t Feel. Don’t let them know! Concealer chats with professional MUA Fabiana Coppola.
Chloe came into the World in August 2017, it was the happiest day of our lives without a doubt. Her due date was September 10th so she was two weeks early. I think I cried tears of happiness for two hours when she was born, genuinely. I couldn't get over how lucky we were that … Continue reading Chloe’s Struggle with Silent Reflux
For many years I have been a die-hard MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation girl, and no matter what other products I tried, all roads led me back to my love of Studio Fix Fluid. However, that has all changed! I am now a sworn advocate of The Ordinary's Serum Foundation. So when I purchased this I … Continue reading The Ordinary Serum Foundation – Hell Yes!
Ah, pregnancy… that miraculous and wonderful time in your life before you welcome your little baby into the World. I am in full agreement that what a woman’s body can do is absolutely astonishing and it is definitely miraculous, however, putting common media spin aside, it's not always that enjoyable or comfortable. I know there … Continue reading Date Ideas When You’re Expecting
Welcome to Beauty, Babies and Beyond! My name is Ciara! A bit about me... I'm a music enthusiast, mother of one, dog lover, big fan of Scorsese and I love good food. I'm starting this little blog to discuss all things lifestyle, including beauty and babies! My little girl, Chloe, is just over a year … Continue reading Beauty, Babies and Beyond!
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