With our mini heatwave set to come to an end in the next couple of days, with temperatures returning to averages for this time of year, it’s time to not only look to update our wardrobe for the new season but our beauty routines too. In this week’s blog post, we’re excited to share with you our favourite secrets for your refreshed beauty and makeup routine for Autumn. #1 Dewy skin continues Your summer glow doesn’t have to stay in summer, take it with you throughout autumn and winter and your skin will not only thank you for it but you will too as you continue to look fresh-faced beautiful! Many of us experience drier skin as the weather cools...
As much as we all love buying new clothes and treating ourselves to some wardrobe updates, looking after our clothes and making them last as long as possible, is not only great for us and our wardrobes (not forgetting our purses) but, is a positive for the environment too. Ensuring we look after our clothes means they are less likely to end their life in landfill sooner than is necessary. The facts, statistics and figures show that the fashion and textile industry is one of the most polluting to our planet, with the UK being the fourth-largest producer of textile waste in Europe, according to a new study. We all fall in love with our new purchases and the joy...
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the lady behind Eleven? Want to know who inspires her and if she can share any exciting news regarding Eleven’s future? We thought so! For this week’s blog post, we sat down with Sally and got to know her as well as her inspirations, her guilty pleasure and what the future holds for her beloved boutique. Starting your own business can be challenging, so what made you want to open your own boutique?Owning my own boutique was a childhood dream however, fashion wasn’t the career path I originally followed. After leaving school, I spent a summer working as a travel rep in Spain and on my return, I took an admin...
As we continue to see friends and family outside until May 17th arrives, this week on our blog we’re sharing with you our favourite al-fresco recipes, sure to wow your visitors and please your crowd of 6. Pinwheel PizzasPerfect for both kids and adults alike, these pizza pinwheels use a packet bread mix, making them super quick and easy to rustle up for your last-minute gathering. Filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and peperoni, who can refuse one of these? https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pinwheel-pizzas Roasted Ratatouille & Goat’s Cheese TartOne for the vegetarians, this tart is packed with oven-roasted aubergines, courgettes, peppers and onions. Perfect for a picnic or al fresco lunch, this tart makes a great centrepiece and with a prep time of only...
Now that Spring has officially sprung, many of us will be looking to ‘spring clean’ our homes, and this weekend is the perfect opportunity to make a start, by tackling our wardrobes. For some of us, our wardrobes can be a place of inspiration and organisation but I’m sure you’ll agree, the majority of us are not greeted by such a beautiful sight when we swing open the doors. It’s time to have a declutter of our wardrobes and what better time to do this than in Spring. As a new, warmer season approaches, it’s time to store away our heavy winter clothes and bring forward our warmer pieces to ensure we get maximum wear of every piece we own....
