• The Highlight of My Makeup Routine

    The Highlight of My Makeup Routine

    I think it’s fair to say that once you discover highlighters there is no going back.  Even though they last absolutely ages, that hasn’t stopped me collecting a few over the years and at the…

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    A Healthy Purchase

    A Healthy Purchase

    Now I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but when I saw this book as a background prop in some blog posts, it caught my eye and I was intrigued.   The…

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    Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine: Sexy Hair in a Tube

    Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine: Sexy Hair in a Tube

    Are you like me and love that “I just got out of bed and this is how my hair looks” kinda look?  Well, for me, bed hair means kinks, frizz and a poofy mess.  Ok…

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    Trying Something Different In The Cleansing Department

    Trying Something Different In The Cleansing Department

    Back in the day, cleansing my face was just about removing my makeup, nothing more and nothing less and my cleansing routine was pretty basic.  Things have evolved so much since then and now there…

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    Currently Loving Some Dainty Accessories

    Currently Loving Some Dainty Accessories

    I’m going through a phase at the moment where I’m liking dainty accessories.  Sure I love my statement pieces, but sometimes it’s the delicate items that add that pretty feminine touch and I’m currently loving…

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    My Unsung Makeup Heroes

    My Unsung Makeup Heroes

    It’s always easy to get excited about a new makeup purchase such as a new colourful blush, a foundation that promises that “glow”, a new highly pigmented eyeshadow or a vibrant long-lasting lipstick.  These always…

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    A Cleansing Balm For My Makeup Brushes

    A Cleansing Balm For My Makeup Brushes

    When it comes to cleaning my makeup brushes I always used to use baby shampoo.  It’s cheap and cheerful but it takes forever swirling the brushes in a sink filled with shampoo water, they seem…

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    My Top 5 Red Nail Varnishes

    My Top 5 Red Nail Varnishes

    I love a good red on the nails, there’s nothing like it.  I don’t know about you but it instantly perks up my hands and my mood.  To the “normal” person having a huge collection…

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    Sharing My Other Obsession: A New Item of Stationery

    Sharing My Other Obsession: A New Item of Stationery

    Other than makeup and beauty products, my other obsession is stationery.  I’ve even dedicated a Board to it on Pinterest (check it out here www.pinterest.com/franklyflawless) and I can’t wait to add more cool pins to…

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    Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder

    Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder

    When it comes to setting powder I’m in the camp that has to wear it on top of my foundation no matter what.  My skin is not overly oily or anything but I just love…

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    A Sunscreen For the Face I Actually Get On With

    A Sunscreen For the Face I Actually Get On With

    Applying sunscreen on my face is not one of my favourite things to do.  I know how important it is but honestly if there was a way to skip it, I would.  That really isn’t an…

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    A New Perfume by Chanel: Chance Eau Vive

    A New Perfume by Chanel: Chance Eau Vive

    I’m a bit of a perfume addict and a sucker for new releases and when one of them is a Chanel one, I’m at the front of the queue.  I adore all of the Chanel…

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