Category Archives: Fun

5 things you didn’t know about London Fashion Week

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 London Fashion Week fun facts

Is it just us or does everyone look a little bit more stylish than usual? Colourful skirts and imposing headgear at the ready…it’s London Fashion Week. To celebrate we’ve scoured the feather-adorned depths of internet fact files to come up with five quirky things you might not have known about the capital’s most fashionable calendar date…
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How long do we spend in the bathroom?

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How long do you spend in the bathroom? Are you a long-time beauty lounger, or a speedy showerer who likes to be in and out in less than 10 minutes? It seems we’re a nation divided when it comes to how we treat one of the best places in the house (or our favourite, at least).

Website UKBathrooms.com recently conducted a survey to get the heart of the fiercely contented battle of which areas of Great Britain like a soak, and which are a little less relaxed when it comes to basking in the tub. 2,231 participants were asked how long they spent in the bathroom each day – including time spent visiting the toilet, taking a bath or shower, and doing hair and make up. And the results might surprise you.
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5 skincare mistakes you’re (probably) making

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skincare mistakes and problems tips to rid of acne and wrinkles

Fed up with skin that doesn’t seem to do what you want? While splashing the cash on expensive products to fit in your Illuminated Mirrors bathroom cabinet might seem like the easiest way to tackle a confused complexion, sometimes it’s the smallest changes that can make the biggest difference.

We explore five of the biggest skincare mistakes we all make, and how to address them. Which ones are you most guilty of?
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Our top 3 UK summer holiday destinations

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Dreaming of a hot summer getaway this year but no plans (or budget) to go abroad? Don’t worry, there are plenty of places here in the UK you can escape to at a fraction of the cost of a foreign holiday. Whether you’re looking for a few days at the seaside or are after something a bit more adventurous, we’ve chosen three of the best UK destinations to tempt you with.
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A chat with…A Beauty Junkie in London

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Illuminated Mirrors interview Jen Thorne
Have you ever read a beauty blog? In 2015, it seems there are more people reading and taking advice from bloggers than there are actually buying beauty mags. The fact is, whether you’re looking for quirky style, an advocate of natural beauty or a glamour queen who’s a dab hand with a makeup brush, on the blogging scene there’s a role model for everyone to relate to.
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