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 ...

Four Working From Home Uniforms from Sezane

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

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 ...

Here’s Our Updated City Guide – The Anna Edit

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

Foundation Review: Lancome Teint Idole Care & Glow

Radiance for this 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 more ...

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 ...

How to Hygge your Home — Estée Lalonde

It’s coming to the end of Summer (*cry), which means shorter days, longer nights, and more time spent at home. For many of us, this transition between the seasons can be a bit conflicting. On one ...

Blemish Control — Estée Lalonde

We all go through periods, long and short, of irritated skin - we’re all human. Either hormonally or due to external factors being; stress, pollution or even over use of products. Personally, I ...

The Perfect Gift — Estée Lalonde

I can’t believe it’s almost the Holiday season, and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about gift ideas for the special people in your life. It can be overwhelming trying to find the ...