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Moving…

You have the job, you have the visa, and now you actually have to move countries. It's incredibly daunting and emotional. But also so exciting! My top tip: START PACKING UP AS SOON AS YOU CAN.You’ll think: I only leave in 6 months. I live in a small flat now. I don’t have that many… Continue reading Moving…

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UK Visa Matters – our story

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and make the move. Where do you start?First off, you need a visa. There are various options - ancestral visas, global talent visas etc. - but since we came over on a Skilled Worker Visa (SWV), I’ll focus on that one. If you have ancestral ties to the… Continue reading UK Visa Matters – our story

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2024 – a recap is needed

Oh wow, the last time I was around here was in 2020 during Covid (let's not rehash Rona times...it went on too long). Lots happened during 2024, so let's do a quick recap: Going to Italy on holiday Getting engaged Deciding to move to the UK First marriage ceremony I resigned from my job AM… Continue reading 2024 – a recap is needed

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The Golden Glow

Aaaah, that elusive golden sun kissed glow that everyone wants. When I think back to high school and how we used to lie in the sun for hours – sometimes with sunscreen, sometimes without – it’s the thing of nightmares. Even if the increased chance of wrinkles and aging skin doesn’t put you off, the… Continue reading The Golden Glow

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Skincare Ingredients – the Good and the Bad

Have you ever read the label on your facewash, moisturiser or serum? There are words that I can’t pronounce, much less know what they are good for or why it’s in there! You’ve probably heard words like hyaluronic acid and ceramides before – these are good! Unfortunately, sometimes there are ingredients included that’s not as… Continue reading Skincare Ingredients – the Good and the Bad

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#ProjectEmpties2020

I won’t call myself a cosmetics hoarder – a hoarder is someone that has a lot of stuff and doesn’t do anything with it, they just let it pile up and pile up till kingdom come due to serious psychological problems and it turns into an unliveable, unsanitary mess. But yes, I do have a… Continue reading #ProjectEmpties2020

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Summer is on its way!

With Spring in full swing and Summer around the corner, let’s have a look at some must do and must haves for the coming season!