WHAT'S THE STORY SOAP AND GLORY?

Pass my walking stick and call me Grandma but there really is nothing better on a cold winters night than coming home to a good soak in the bath. Now I'd say I am quite the pro when it comes to pimpin' out a bath, I have tried salts, wands and bath bombs galore but one of my favourite brands to use is Soap and Glory....and a whole lot of it at that. 

My top bath-time bubbly is S&G's Calm One Calm All. With its milky, creamy texture, this bubble bath does exactly as it says on the tin, it smooths you while it soothes you. Its lemon smelling moisture magnetising skin conditioners keeps you feeling soft and gets you feeling cosy ready for a good sleep.

It is a toughie when deciding which one of Soap and Glory's exfoliating body scrubs I like the best but it has to be between the Flake Away Body Polish and this, the Sugar Crush Body Scrub which after a long day of travelling on the tube, is the perfect way to feel squeaky clean. With sweet lime, almond oil and macadamia grains, this scrub leaves you feeling smoother than silk and smelling like you've just stepped out of a fruit salad. YUM! And used with Soap & Glory's exfoliating gloves, this duo cannot be beaten.

The next step in my blissful bathing routine is to wash the ol' barnett with the Glad Hair Day Shampoo and Conditioner. However, generally washing my hair is probably the least blissful thing to do...ever! I really despise it, but after the gruelling process of lather rinse repeat and then detangle detangle detangle, I always feel fresh and my hair feels great especially when I use this combo. Constant rinsing and squeezing the product out of my hair is not necessary with this heavenly haircare as it just flows smoothly out of the hair when gently rinsed leaving the vital moisture my hair needs to stay tangle free and silky soft. 

Typical me, if I can make my bed time pampering last even longer than it needs to, I will go to every length to "soak up" the moment. So if you are like me and enjoy a nice loooong bath, you may find yourself coming out looking a bit pruned, thats where Heel Genius comes in. This minty fresh foot mask rejuvenates dry and broken skin over night, just massage into the soles of your feet and slip on a pair of your ugliest pair of patterned socks (the ones you're too ashamed to wear out in public...yup those ones) and sink into a deep sleep...it does all the hard work while you hit that hay and dream the day away.

Happy Bathing

LE WEEK-END

Throughout this blog, I will be doing a regular feature called Le week-end around twice every month showing just what I get up to, where I like to go and and what I like to do of a weekend. 

This passed weekend was spent just how I like it, in London with someone very special. Sunday is probably my favourite day at the weekend, and this Sunday began with a Bill's brunch in Hoxton Square. Unfortunately though, I have to hold my hand up and shamefully say that this was my very first visit to Bill's....but for all our sakes, I promise I can redeem myself....it was the best breakfast I have had in a very long time! Not only was the food so amazing it barely lasted 5 minutes on my plate but this branch is probably the cutest of them all, with its fairy lights scattered over it's Manhattan-style terrace, it's beautiful interior decor and the adorable mini salt and pepper shakers, I felt so cosy and comfy...I didn't want to leave. 

Later on that day, we headed to the London Transport Museum for a weekend dose of culture and design. It was so much fun exploring the old trams, buses and trains that once roamed the streets of London...despite the musky smell. I particularly liked the old tubes, the seats were so clean and comfy and I could't help but think I would have actually enjoyed the commute back in the day.

And of course the end of our visit to the London Transport Museum ended in the gift shop. Just look at these awesome cushions made from old Bus and Tube seats. Very 70's and unfortunately very pricey :(

I hope join me for another Le wee-end soon!

BONJOUR

Oh la la, doesn't time fly? I can't quite believe I am in the 4th week of my new job and this is the 4th week of Je Suis Louise. I still haven't quite mastered a routine with posting and I don't yet have a nice chunky camera to take beautiful candid shots, but trust me I'm working on it. 

My new job is going better than I could have ever imagined and I'm in a great place, and I have growing hope that this blog will be the same. For weeks now I have been tampering with templates, logos, typefaces and colour, none of which I felt reflected me or what I want this blog to be but finally, like my job, Je Suis Louise is in a good place. The ol' gal has scrubbed up well and I am really happy with her final look. 

So far I have been astounded with the number of views I have received across the world and yet even though I am not in this for the number of viewers, it's nice to think my new little project here isn't going unappreciated. I hope whoever you are, you enjoy Je Suis Louise and her new makeover.