Inside Melly's Mind

It's time for my annual post on what lessons I'll be taking away from 2016...

I must admit, I read these kinds of posts and watch videos every year but I've always been too lazy to write my own. Well this year, I've just about pulled it out of the bag. If you're nosy like me, read on...

I've never had a personal stylist before, so this was a whole new experience for me. One that I plan to repeat. Paul at Burbo K'Ture is a great talent.

Over the past few months, I've been taking my skincare more seriously. Know someone who is crazy about skincare? Look no further. My gift guide includes all of the essentials and a couple of luxuries.

Berry lipsticks are absolutely everywhere right now. I shared a makeup look recently and was asked for recommendations on berry lipsticks. So here is a round up of my favourites that are out right now. The best part? They're all under £30. I'm still experimenting with how to get the look right. I find that with the very dark colours, I can look a little washed out. So to combat that, I go quite warm on my cheeks with a highlighter. False lashes are a great addition too, as they mean I still get the 'wow' factor without adding more colour to my face. How are you wearing your berry lipsticks? Check out my latest berry-based look here .  Lots of love,  Melly  xox 

We all know one person who seems to constantly be rushing between meetings, organising their lives or jet-setting somewhere. These gifts are perfect for girls who need to stay savvy on the go.

It's been a crazy few weeks. This is an outfit that I wore on a day filled with meetings, which included one of my biggest freelance wins yet. Black with a splash of colour is my go-to and you can't go wrong with a red lip, can you?