Every morning I follow the same routine. Up at 06:15, quick shower, face cleaned, teeth brushed and out the door.

Now, my skin isn’t perfect everyday of the month (whoever does have that sought after perfect skin, please let me have your genes… please?) but I have sought help over the years, experimenting with different brands, different routines and different treatments.

At the ripe old age of 23, I finally have a skincare routine that fits my needs and cares for my face the way I need it to – thanks to the lovely ladies at Clinique.

I’ve gone through so many brands for the past 10 years (yes, my mumma had me cleanse, toning and moisturising before I could look at a make-up wipe) and for the life of me none of them had the same effect that Clinique had.

Now I’m not a brand ambassador and I’m not trying to sell you anything – but as I always love reading about products that people are using and the latest technologies and developments in the skincare world. So, here is my Get Ready With Me – Morning Schedule 💁🏻‍♀️

So I currently use the 3-step system, cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising my face. The lovely ladies at clinique sat me down and discussed my skin type, how I was currently caring for my skin and any concerns I may have had. I went for Type 3 skin – combination/oily (as my t-zone can act like a slip-n-slide at times…) and purchased the below 3 products which I use with the Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush and the Anti-Blemish Solutions Deep Cleansing Brush Head…

1. Foaming Sonic Facial Soap / 2. Clarifying Lotion 3 / 3. Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel

Now these are my base 3 products – my initial babies – since then my skincare has grown to include the Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel and Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector

Now – the thing I love about Clinique is that they sit you down and discuss your concerns with your skin and what products may be best suited to use in order to give your skin the best chance of being the clear, dreamy skin you crave.

Since using these products, I’ve definitely been able to control my skin a bit better, controlling breakouts and bad skin days – combatting them with the help of Clinique’s products.

Tell me about your everyday skincare – what brands do you use? Or do you have serums that have changed your daily skin care life? Let me know in the comments below!

–

Francesca

xo

It’s April and we’re a quarter of the way through the year. 25% of 2019 just gone before our eyes. Finito. Finished.

HOW IS THIS YEAR GOING SO DAMN QUICKLY?????

At the start of the year, I set myself 19 goals. 19 goals for 2019. As we’re 25% of the way through the year, I thought I’d check in, see how I’m doing and go from there…

• Run 5km in sub 45 minutes 
• Go to a cocktail making class 🍹
• Take part in a Tough Mudder (?)
• See a pantomime
• Go to Go Ape!
• Take part in a cooking class 👩🏻‍🍳
• Visit Reykjavik
• Save £XXX for House Fund 
• Squat 80kg (including bar)
• Climb Snowdon
• Go to the Harry Potter Studio Tour
• Publish at least 26 blog posts in 2019 
• Have a deep clear of my wardrobe / Create a capsule wardrobe
• Read 5 non-fiction books
• Bench Press 20kg 💪🏼
• Go strawberry picking
• See Drake – if he performs, which I’m so hoping for. – Having to adjust this one 💔
• Do an elephant experience at the zoo (totes already eyeing up colchester zoo…)
• Plan 12 date days/nights ❤️

So I’ve completed 2 definitely – improving my squats at the gym and also having a deep clear into my wardrobe meaning more space for other things 👀

I’ve planned 4 out of 12 date nights so far this year (dinner, mini golf and cozy nights in), published 16 blog posts so far and neeearly finished my 1st non-fiction book.

So far, I’m doing pretty well with my 19 goals – I’m having to change my goal to see Drake live (sad times) but I’m sure I’ll think of something just as exciting to do.

It’s nice to do these check-ins – see what I’ve accomplished so far this year and what I still have left to go.

What goals have you set yourself this year? And how are you getting on with them? Let me know in the comments below!

–

Francesca

xo

I can’t believe it’s another month down. 2019 is well and truly flying by and it’s just insane. So as another month rolls by, here’s my favourites of this month…

1. First off the bat is my new phone – the iPhone 8. I know what you’re thinking, isn’t the newest one the iPhone XS or something?? My old iPhone 6s died its untimely death this month and I decided to try something a little newer (mostly for the pics) but I’m thoroughly enjoying the new phone – especially the glass back which allows for wireless changing 😍 let’s just hope it improves my instagram game – which you can follow here

2. NINE NINE! So I have always been a firm lover of the characters Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago, now I’ve finally convinced my partner to start watching it, means I can binge watch to my hearts content 💙 What is also great, is that Brooklyn Nine Nine is also available on Netflix for me to watch allll day and allll night 😏

3. So I’m currently on a summer shredding hype (Christian Guzman‘s youtube got me on a hype whilst I was at the gym…) and so I’ve been trying to find something that still satisfies my sweet tooth whilst covering some basic nutrients. Hello Alpro Soya Caramel Desserts 😍 low in fat, plant proteins and super tasty – YES PLEAAAASE, I’ll take 10!

4. I’m so sad as I write this… My beautiful Lozza glasses have unfortunately cracked 😭 I’ve had these babies for 5 years. 5 YEARS MAN. And it’s bittersweet saying goodbye to them. They have been the most comfortable glasses ever and now I’m gonna have to hunt for a pair just as great – hopefully it’ll be a quick search.

5. If you know me, I am a firm lover of elephants. I honestly believe that they are the most incredible creatures ever in the entire world. So being a lover of elephants, it’s no surprise one of my favourite disney movies is Dumbo. So you better believe that when Primark announced a Dumbo collection, I was there in a heartbeat.. and I am in love. One piece which is a solid favourite of mine is the hot water bottle – which is not only adorable but also super useful for me 😍

So – that’s my favourites this month, why don’t you tell me yours? Comment down below things that you think are worth a try and the favourite things you had in March!

Francesca

xo