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 ...

Here’s Our Updated City Guide – The Anna Edit

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

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 ...

Four Working From Home Uniforms from Sezane

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

Foundation Review: Lancome Teint Idole Care & Glow

Some Radiance for my 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 ...

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 ...