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.

Recipe: Spring Onion Tart

Make spring onions the hero of the dish with this indulgent tart topped with whole spring onions, crème fraiche, pancetta and pine nuts and complete with a hidden layer of Parmesan in the puff pastry base. Serves: 2Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 25 minutes You’ll need: 1 pack ready rolled puff pastry40g Parmesan, grated1 egg yolk200g Crème Fraiche6 slices pancetta, …

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10 ways to say thank you this Mother’s Day.

Being a mother can be a thankless job sometimes which is why it’s important to show our gratitude for all the love and hard work of mothers on Mother’s Day. Here are some perfect gift ideas to make your mum feel special this Mother’s day. If you’re a young one and can’t afford these more grown-up gifts, check out LookWhatsCool …

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Timeless Truth Beauty Sheet Masks

It looks like we have finally caught up with the super advanced Asian beauty market and beauty sheet masks are here to stay. Beauty sheet masks are everywhere nowadays which is understandable when you consider they are affordable, easy-to-use, and are a cheap way to have a really effective facial in the comfort of your own home. I had the …

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DHC launch Beauty Lift Series

This March, Japanese skincare and makeup brand DHC will be launching their Beauty Lift Series, a range of lightweight skincare products that hydrate, smooth and give the skin a ‘lifted’ appearance. Already a hit in the US, the Beauty Lift Series has been proven to unveil smoother skin in seven days. Due to its lightweight and calming formula, the Beauty …

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Recipe: Strawberry chiffon cake

A real girly pink, this American style whisked sponge cake is made with pureed strawberries and vegetable oil rather than butter so is light but still moist and moreish. You don’t need any fancy tins to make this, just 2, 20cm (8inch) springform tins that you can easily pick up from the supermarket.   Serves 10 Prep: 1 hour Cook: …

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London Beer Week is back! (22-28 February)

London Beer Week returns for a second year, which means self-guided Beer Tours, speciality beers and boilermakers for under £5; and spring is almost here! From 22-28 February, The Old Truman Brewery will host the Sharp’s Brewery London Beer Week Hub, where there will be an array of pop-up bars in the area, curated to showcase the best of the …

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New Dermalogica HydraBlur™ Primer

Dermalogica just launched HydraBlur™ Primer, a lightweight and non-greasy primer that not only helps with makeup application but also transforms skin by blurring the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, mattifying oily shine and creating a silky, smooth finish. With three benefits in one formula, HydraBlur™ Primer is probably one of the hardest working primers out there. It offers intense moisturisation, …

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Fun fitness at first ever Urban Movement Fitness Event

Last Saturday (6th February) saw fitness fans across London assemble for the first ever fitness mash up called Urban Movement Fitness in Central London. Organized by PayAsUGym, the first ever ‘Urban Movement’ fitness event saw over 100 participants sweat through a 70-minute workout class consisting of six different exercise classes. Instructors from Good Vibes Fitness, The Hot Spot Yoga, The …

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Ten Valentine’s Day Gifts that Defy Clichés

Valentine’s Day, the one day that arguable puts more pressure on couples than any other day of the year. We’ve all read about how not living up to expectation on what’s deemed the romantic day of year has killed many a relationships. Dinner, flowers and even romantic getaways are to be expected but how about gifts that will make the …

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Winter Skincare: How to solve the problem of dry lips.

As if having chapped lips aren’t bad enough during the year, during winter, it can get considerably worse. From chapped to dry, then from dry to cracked lips, winter presents problems that makes soft, supple lips difficult to attain and maintain. The weather saps all the moisture out of the skin and the lips are usually the first to suffer. But …

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