Winter ‘why nots?’ — Estée Lalonde

Cook/bake- I have never really been one for cooking however I am making a conscious effort this year to be more mindful of what I am eating. Which sadly means way less deliveroo’s any way more ...

What’s In My Mystery Makeup Bag?

I took a little makeup bag with me on an overnight trip a couple of months ago and then when I got home again from my travels I forgot to unpack it. I only happened upon it by total fluke, the other ...

Cropped Trousers and Gargoyle Shoes: Why I Can’t Get On With Trends

As part of my ongoing attempt to smarten myself up and streamline my wardrobe I have been trying out new fashion trends. I say trends, they’re really just things that many people have been wearing ...

Four Working From Home Uniforms from Sezane

Cosy put chic pairings to make you feel ready for the day… ...

Six Week Invisalign Update: Permanent Low-Key Crossness

I’m six weeks into my Invisalign treatment (read this if you need to catch up on why I’m doing it) and despite the experience being relatively drama-free, so far, I’ve realised this week that never ...

Here’s Our Updated City Guide – The Anna Edit

We have some new gems to tell you about… This ...

Foundation Review: Lancome Teint Idole Care & Glow

Radiance for this Forty-Something Face I think that one of my all-time favourite foundations has been knocked from its winner’s podium: I’ve finally found a longwear makeup base that I love more ...

My Most-Used Skincare Products: 2023

In February, it’ll be fourteen years since I posted my first blog on this website. Back then, in 2010, the website was called A Model Recommends and each post was a couple of hundred words long, if ...

Why I Don’t Want Invisalign

I have to have Invisalign and to say that I’m not massively keen would be an understatement. I’m viewing it as a necessary evil and in this post I wanted to outline a few things about the whole ...

Best Christmas Gift: Books and Chocolate 2023

It’s the Best Christmas Gift: Books and Chocolate 2023 Edition. I write this post every year and – despite always preparing it at the start of November – it never gets published until a couple of ...