Elsie Boat

Hi, I’m Elsie, editor of Life and Soul Lifestyle. I’m a lifestyle journalist and copywriter and have been writing about beauty and lifestyle for 10+ years.

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble Recipe

Stuck in a winter rut? Not to worry, I’ve got this perfect Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble recipe from Berryworld which is warming but still tastes like summer to cheer you up. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes You’ll need 500g rhubarb 100ml water 100 grams golden caster sugar 1 tbsp Stones ginger wine 250g strawberries 75g …

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Viva Voluptuous lands in time for Val’s day.

I was at the official launch of Viva Voluptuous, a new plus size lingerie brand last week and had a blast. Come to think of it, have you noticed how at ‘normal’ fashion shows, everyone looks miserable and sour like they’ve been sucking on lemons? In contrast, I love plus size fashion events – I wonder what happened to London …

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New Alpha H Vitamin B Serum

Just before Christmas, Alpha H unveiled its latest offering, the Alpha H Vitamin B Serum which offers cell protective properties and regenerates the skin’s ability to produce new collagen and hyaluronic acid from within. The new Vitamin B Serum contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) which strengthens cellular structure to help firm and restore elasticity. It also boosts the skin’s immunity and …

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Winter Fashion: Key Pieces Update.

Happy New Year guys. So another of my New Year resolutions for 2017 is to shop less. The target is to keep clothes shopping to every 12 weeks. A necessary action after discovering tons of clothing in my wardrobe still had tags on them. I can hear you asking, what is this post about then? Well, it’s about my latest …

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Katie Price Beauty

I’m sure most of you have heard by now that Katie Price launched her beauty collection – Katie Price Beauty late last year. Most people are tentative when launching into the hugely overcrowded beauty industry with just a few key pieces to test the waters but it is safe to say Katie Price doesn’t do anything by halves. True to …

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Homedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager: Give aching muscles the heave – ho.

I’ve had this Homedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager for the longest time; I finally decided to unbox it this week because I was in serious need of some R& R. For those of us who make a living sitting behind a computer, tight and aching muscles are the unfortunate by products. I resolved late last year that getting regular massages (at …

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My Protein Bake at Home range

I know it’s early in the year but I’ll go on the limb and say the My Protein Bake at Home range is one of my favourite things of the year so far. Like most of you, I am not only undertaking the challenge of Dry January, I’m also on a detox. I’ve never been a sugar addict, I routinely …

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New Limited Edition Mary Kay Runway Bold Collection.

Now that the holiday season is over, let’s get back to discovering awesome beauty products. In the days leading up to Christmas, May Kay launched a new collection called Runway Bold Collection. It’s the perfect place to start 2017’s beauty journey so let’s talk about the collection which is all about being daring and dramatic. Think intense shadows, smooth metallic …

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Recipe: Overnight Oats with Raspberry Chia Jam

It’s a new year and like most of you, I’ve resolved to make a few healthy changes to improve my health and hopefully drop a few pounds. Nothing says healthy living like one of last year’s healthy food trends – overnight oats and I was lucky enough to try this Overnight Oats with Raspberry Chia Jam recipe courtesy of Berry …

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A Greener 2017 starts with Ecover Limited Edition Washing-up Liquid Bottle

Happy New Year guys! This year, one of the things I look to improve on is being greener, and more environmentally friendly so I thought this is the perfect post to start the year. Late last year, Ecover launched a limited edition washing-up liquid bottle as part of its on-going commitment to the health of the ocean and people. The …

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