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30-second review: Mary Greenwell Lemon EDP
I can safely say that this fragrance is The One. One of those scents that on first sniff you know will be in your perfume library FOREVER. Because yes, I have a perfume library, I’m fickle like that. My tastes change with the seasons and for differing occasions (always Diptyque…
COMPETITION – Win a framed print from Art.co.uk – UPDATED
UPDATE///// I’ve had a few emails from readers saying their comments haven’t got through so I’ve decided to extend the competition for another week. If your comment doesn’t show below immediately, saying ‘awaiting moderation’ then please simply drop me a line at editor@countryfille.com and I will add your entry manually.…
Winter skincare: my daily routine
I wrote about my three skincare hero products back in the autumn, but I thought I’d update you on the winter skincare products I’m using in my daily routine. From left to right: Elemis Rehydrating Rosepetal Cleanser* – At the moment Elemis are doing their full-size (200ml) cleansers with a…
Little Titans – tights for boys
Dear Mothers of Boys (MOB) – I have the answer to all your prayers. Tights, for boys. Is there a little tiny whirlwind in your life that flings socks, whizzing past your ear, from the backseat of your car? Do they turn up in your pocket in the middle of…
CF Eats: kale crisps
God I love crisps. Like really love them. Posh Kettle Chips (have you tried the pesto flavour?!) or the downright toxic pickled onion Space Raiders of my youth. Crisps are my diet Kryptonite. So, to that end, here are my Kale Crisps which satisfy my cravings for a savoury, salty…
Estee Lauder’s Heavy Petals nail lacquer collection – swatched
How pretty are these nail lacquers from Estee Lauder for spring? The ‘Heavy Petals’ collection are like dipping your fingers in a box of macaroons, with a bit of added pigment punch. I love that the colours they’ve gone for are quirky and a departure from the generic wishy-washy pastels…
CF Eats: an easy tomato and bean soup
I’ve recently re-discovered this recipe while in search for an economical, filling winter soup and wondered why I haven’t made it for so long. I made a huge batch on Sunday and it will last for a whole working week’s worth of lunches. It is designed to be a ‘use…
Pinterest board: Coloured eye trend
So, the subject of this week’s theme over on Pinterest? Coloured make-up for the eye – liners, shadows, lashes… If it’s bright, it’s there. How stunning are these bejewelled peepers at Dior SS13? For a big event with a sleek pony (a la Dior) and a vintage floor-length black gown,…
CF Eats: DELUXEBITE foodie subscription genius
So I’ve posted a bit about Glossybox, the monthly subscription company that delivers a handful of high-end beauty samples, beautifully wrapped each month. Now please welcome Glossybox’s delicious, ethical, brilliant, foodie equivalent: DELUXEBITE. This box of YUM was sat on my doorstep this morning after co-founder Jason Brown dropped me…
New: Revlon’s Nearly Naked range review
So here it is. I promised to swatch the latest foundation launch from Revlon last week in the new bi-monthly series ‘Beauty Bulletin’, and I’m really impressed. My immediate thoughts were how much the packaging reminded me of one of my favourite make-up brands, Myface cosmetics (from make-up artist Charlotte…
Country Fille – the coffee snob
I’m not afraid to say: ‘My name is Country Fille and I’m a coffee snob’. Even as an impoverished student, the Blonde and I would quite happily pick the mould off our last piece of toast for breakfast but it would always come with a steaming cup of freshly ground…