Bryony and Nicola - Cotton Wool Obsessions, Dirty Dancing and Our Beauty Recommendations

In this week's Minipod I'm embracing Autumn and talking about all the lovely Autumnal beauty and wellbeing products that I'm enjoying using. I also have some other recommendations inlcuding the very best hot water bottle and an affordable dress that will suit every occasion.

Bryony and I had the BEST time recording this in the studio and we laughed so much I thought someone was going to tell us to be quiet!During the episode:Bryony reveals something very personal about her feelings towards cotton woolI make a very important discovery about Pacey from Dawson's CreekWe chat about what Dirty Dancing means to us which leads to a chat about holiday romances..good and bad!We also recommend lots of products and have a chat about the best beauty advent calendars xx

A little makeup bag delve to start your week.Lots of affordable products in here that are absolutely brilliant including the perfect liquid blush for £5.99 xx

This episods is in partnership with New Nordic (Janette is one of their brand ambassadors)I'm so excited to welcome the absolutely brilliant Janette Manrara on today's episode.Janette, who many of us know and love as a Strictly Come Dancing dancer and judge is also a TV presenter and author. Her little girl is one year old and she recently turned 40.During the episode we chat about the eternal juggle of being a working mum and how there still remains a lot of judgement if we decided to go back to work earlier than people expect us to.We also talk about the things Janette does to feel as good as possible at the same times as being the busiest she's ever been. What are her little tricks for feeling happy and healthy?Janette's mum also makes a hilarious appearance during the episdoe.I absolutely loved everything about this warm, energetic woman and can't wait for you to hear a different side of her.

In this week's minipod I'm talking about the slow but steady build up of stress that has wormed its way back into my life since I've been back from my holiday and how that's impacted my anxiety levels.I also tell you about a fragrance that has not only taken TikTok by storm but that I am utterly in love with....so much so that after spending a day repeatedly sniffing the wrist I tested it on in Selfridges I had to order it online. (It is a real crowd pleaser and needs to be tried!)I also have a recommendation for the best tights ever and a dry body oil that sinks in within seconds and smells delicious.xx

This episode is in collaboration with Marc-Antoine BarroisIn this special episode I'm joined by my On The Scent co-host and wonderful friend Suzy Nightingale as we sit down with @marcantoinebarrois - couturier turned fragrance house founder - for an intimate conversation recorded at the Piccadilly Arcade boutique (just before our On The Scent sold-out live event!) The discussion delves into Marc-Antoine's journey to becoming a renowned name in the world of couture and perfumery.Marc-Antoine shares heartfelt stories about his early passion for fashion, inspired by his grandfather, a textile industrialist in Northern France. His career took off when he was discovered by Dominique Sirop, leading to collaborations with iconic designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier at Hermès and John Galliano. These experiences shaped his distinctive style, characterised by sustainability and timeless elegance.A pivotal moment in Marc-Antoine's life was meeting perfumer Quentin Bisch in 2015. Describing it as meeting a "twin brother," Marc-Antoine recounts how their shared values and creative synergy led to a profound partnership. Together, they embarked on a journey to create unique fragrances that evoke emotions and memories, blending their expertise in couture and perfumery.During the podcast, Suzy and I explore the Marc-Antoine Barrois fragrance universe, uncovering the inspirations and creative processes behind each scent. Marc-Antoine and Quentin's collaboration is marked by mutual respect and trust, allowing them to craft perfumes that are both timeless and innovative.This episode is a testament to Marc-Antoine's dedication to his craft and his ability to inspire elegance and confidence through both fashion and fragrance. I so hope you enjoy listening! 

It's the Monday Mini Mini Pod and I've found the best pair of looser fitting jeans ever and they're only £35!I'm also talking about why we all need more nuts and seeds and how they are changing my health.

She's only gone and done it!Ruth Crilly...supermodel, content creator and creative genius, is one of the funniest and best writers in the business (as anyone who's read her blog/substack can attest to) and now she can finally say that she's a published author as well (and is in the Sunday Times Bestesellers list to boot!)Having known Ruth for a number of years I know that even though she wears many hats, writing is her true passion and in this episode we have a brilliant conversation about her brand new book "How Not To Be A Supermodel".Ruth talks us through how it felt to be told that she had a publishing deal, her writing process and also let us into lots of secrets about some of the personal/shocking and downright hilarious things that she writes about in her book.Ruth is one of my best people to interview and I love how self effacing and genuine she is during this interview. 

In this week's minipod I talk you through the perfumes that I've been wearing this week and why.There's the new one from Givenchy, a sweaty, sexy skin scent that has had me drooling, one that's so cosy and warm that it's like being swaddled in a cashmere blanket and more.If you're on the lookout for a new fragrance then hopefully you'll find something to explore here.

Reunited and it feels so good....Bryony and I are SO happy to be back together in this episode and have a whole load of catching up to do following our holidays.Amongst many other things we talk about:Bryony's CRAZY journey home from TenerifeThe lizard that jumped on Louis' tummy and the chaos that ensuedHoliday buffets and Bryony's partner's fear of themThe pervy man on the EurotunnelThe waitress who arched her eyebrow at me when I ordered the cookie ice cream sundae After the above hilarity, there are loads of really great beauty recommendations including a must have blusher from NYX.xx