DIY: IPL Hair Removal. Does it Really Work???

Thursday 31 August 2017
Does anyone else feel like their life is a constant battle with hair removal? What evil (but very clever) person invented that women are meant to be hairless goddesses? It's a chore for even the most pristine and groomed of us. Yet nothing will ever beat that feeling of getting into bed with freshly shaved legs and clean PJ bottoms! And nothing makes me feel sexier than perfectly smooth legs. Well, fear not as  I think I may have found the answer to all of our hair removal woes, IPL treatment.

But with a hefty price tag and scary sounding light technology, does it really work?
The answer is: FREAKING YES!




I've been trying out this absolute savior of a device called SmoothSkin Bare. In just 2 weeks ( weekly treatments) I felt like I could already see a difference! For someone who's hair grows back so quickly, and is unlucky enough to be super pale and super dark haired this device is an absolute God's send. I can't wait to keep using it and see how much it'll slow my hair growth down, saving me so much time and hassle in the future. Smooth ass legs here I come!





What is IPL?


Light energy which is designed to break the cycle of hair growth.

How does it work?


The light transfers through the skin's surface and converts to heat which then prevents the hair from re-growing.

How do you use it?

It is used by running the device a long the skin, it only works with skin contact. There are two ways to use it, gliding over large surface areas, such as legs or arms. Or stamping over smaller areas, such as armpits.

Where can you use it?

Legs, arms, body, armpits, bikini line, and even face!

Does it hurt?

It prickles slightly if held in the same area for too long, but you can hardly feel anything (I'm just a big wuss)

How long until you see results?

The device says it takes 4 weeks of weekly treatments to see results. However, even after just 2 weeks, I felt my hair growth was slowing down!

How long does it last?

Both the device and the treatment should last forever! Definitely worth the money. That's the best part about it. You get unlimited flashes with the device so it is to keep. The more you use it the less your hair will grow back, eventually, it shouldn't ever grow back or at an incredibly slow rate?

BUY YOURS NOW- SmoothSkin Bare £199






The only downfall will be not being able to pretend it's a treat when I shave my legs for my boyfriend.  Does anyone else shave their legs and be like 'Don't say I never treat you' to their boyfriends? hahahahahahahah. The lazy girls guide to romance right there peeps. (Poor Matt).

What are your thoughts on IPL hair removal? Is it effing-amazing or just effort? Let me know in the comments below!

Sadie xoxo


Blog Planning Like A Boss

Tuesday 1 August 2017
I plan near enough every aspect of my life, studying, food and even nights out! It's like an ongoing joke with my friends because I have an itinerary for literally everything we do. We will go to a festival and I'll have exact timings of where we need to be at certain times (I made them queue up to see The Weeknd 50 mins before he was meant to come on). Yes, I literally plan fun! So why when it comes to my blog do I find it so bloody difficult?




Incomes Career Girl Daily with their new book 'The Ultimate Blog Plan' and I have never wanted to sign up for something quick enough! They're all about empowering women and helping them reach their goals. I am not even exaggerating when I say I literally read the book in two days. Not only is the packaging so pretty and instagram-worthy but it's incredibly eye opening.
I was so excited to do all of the exercises which taught me so much about what direction I want to take my blog in and most importantly how I'm going to plan!





Blog Planning Mantra's


1. Fail To Plan and Plan To Fail.

A very interesting point the book makes is that people struggle to plan their blogs as they tend not to give themselves a strict deadline. We do it at work so why not incorporate more structure into our own blogs? Especially if you want to take the blogging world seriously. The book includes a very handy tool for structuring this called 'the editorial calendar'. It works in a similar way to a magazine and helps you plan your posts each month by really getting to think about interesting topics you can write about.


2. Research is key

It is no surprise that the blogging world is becoming increasingly over-saturated and the book teaches you how to smartly research to ensure yours doesn't get lost amongst them all! By researching current trends, hot topics and what people want to read about you can then produce exciting relevant content. One of my fave parts is all the great social media tips for growing your audience, which comes with good research & planning.



3. If You're Not Enjoying it, Then Stop.

This one really stood out for me. Obviously not stop as in giving up altogether but if you're working on a post which is really uninspiring you then move on because blogging is meant to be fun! If you're not enjoying it, it will show in your writing. Everyone struggles to find inspiration sometimes but this book really helps you to brainstorm things you love to write about so your passion for blogging will be back in no time!

Career Girl Daily- Instagram Feed


I am in no way an expert in blogging but that is why I'm the perfect testimonial for this book as I need all the help I can get! So whether you're thinking of starting a blog and want to work on your branding, personality or blogging niche, or you already have a blog and want to take it to the next level. I'd 100% recommend this book to you :) 

The team were lovely enough to offer me a discount code so anyone who would like to read can get 20% off when they use the code ''SADIE20'' at the checkout! Buy Here

So now I am going to put the book to the test and hopefully be posting ALOT more.

Thanks for reading & please comment below any tips, tricks or struggles you have with blog planning.