WHY YOU SHOULD DOUBLE CLEANSE

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 ~ Amy | bobo & mimi ~ 1 Comment

(or, How I Trashed My Skin In Four Months)

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I’ve spoken at length about my skin woes. Towards the end of last year I was getting to a point where I felt I could see a noticeable improvement which seemed to be lasting and I was feeling so happy about that.

Fast forward to today and… well, let’s just insert ALL the horror face emojis shall we? My skin is currently dreadful, close to the worst it’s ever been and I have absolutely nothing and nobody to blame but myself. Continue reading “WHY YOU SHOULD DOUBLE CLEANSE” →

FRIDAY FIVE: FAVOURITE JO MALONE FRAGRANCES

January 5, 2018 ~ Amy | bobo & mimi ~ Leave a comment

Jo Malone fragrances have been my go-to for quite a few years now. I adore them and have developed quite the collection. From the one that started it all and my constant repurchase – English Pear & Freesia, to my most recent addition – Nectarine Blossom & Honey. If I had to stick to one branch for fragrance for the rest of my life it would, without hesitation, be Jo Malone – I really do think they do incredible fragrances.

The first time I ever went into a store I found the sheer selection available kind of overwhelming so, in an attempt to help narrow down the choices for any Jo Malone newbies out there or to inspire you to add a new fragrance to your collection here are my five favourite Jo Malone fragrances…

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BIRTHDAY BEAUTY WISHLIST

April 26, 2017 ~ Amy | bobo & mimi ~ 1 Comment

Around this time every year my family ask me to give them some hints for birthday presents I might like – yes, my birthday isn’t till next month but, who turns down an excuse to make a list of the items they’re currently coveting?

Beauty products always make the cut because I have a never ending list of products I want to try but, knowing the size of my current stash, I struggle to justify purchasing, especially when they’re more high end items.

Here’s what made it onto the beauty section of my birthday wishlist this year…

Birthday Beauty Wishlist

Byredo Gypsy Water, £95 from Net-a-Porter
MAC Lip Pencil in Spice and Boldly Bare, £13 from MAC
NIOD Flavanone Mud, £38 from Victoria Health
Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer, £19 from Feel Unique
Bobbi Brown Longwear Even Finish Foundation, £34 from Bobbi Brown
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Mattifying Primer and Redness Correcting Primer, £14.20 from Debenhams
Herbivore Pineapple + Gemstone Instant Glow Mask, £37.50 from Trouva
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Sycronized Recovery Complex II, £52 from Boots

FRIDAY FIVE: FLORAL FRAGRANCES FOR SPRING

April 14, 2017 ~ Amy | bobo & mimi ~ Leave a comment

I always find spring-time to be the perfect moment to switch up my fragrances and this year has been no exception. Here are a couple of old favourites and a few I’m wanting to try out… Floral Fragrances for Spring