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
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
So…Lockdown…
The woes of lockdown due to Covid19.
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
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
Office Makeup Stash
My Office Makeup Stash - what I have on hand for emergencies!
#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
Morning Makeup Routine
A short post on my morning make-up routine!
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!