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BeautyTies Wrapped 2021

2021 has been an exciting year for BeautyTies. We have achieved a lot considering the world has been unpredictable and confusing at times. Here is a breakdown of our 2021.



 Superfly Ambassadors 

In 2021 We were made Superfly Ambassadors. We were sick of constantly throwing away so many plastic bottles and were shocked to find out the pump parts can’t be recycled! So we switched to vegan handmade soap. Superfly soap is vegan and kind to our hands and the soap lasts a lot longer than the liquid ones. So it’s a perfect switch. It’s also cheaper in the long run.  This soap lasts months! We got a beautiful mahogany soap dish, bamboo face cloth which is so beautiful and soft. They also do lip balms, face serums and creams and soap for dogs. All products are vegan and eco-friendly. Use code UrbanAngel10 for 10% off

BAFTA VIGIL Q&A- Collette
 On the 22nd of September something special happened and I got invited to the BAFTA Q&A of VIGIL. Vigil was an extraordinary drama that was gripping, created by the BBC. It starred Surrane Jones, Martin Compston, Rose Leslie, Shaun Evans, Paterson Joseph, Gary Lewis, Adam James & Anjli Mohindra. It had us gripped from the first episode and was one of the best series of 2021! It was fascinating to find out what happened behind the scenes and how the studio was made to look like a submarine. I learned from Paterson Joseph when he spoke to spoke to someone who worked on a submarine they never raise their voice. They remain calm. His character was so composed it was fascinating to watch. 




Net Galley- Collette
I joined NetGalley and it’s absolutely wonderful to read books and review them. My first book was The Spirit Engineer by A.J West.  I’m so excited to have a signed copy from A.J. I will cherish it always and I’m excited for his next book! It has given us much joy to read exciting books.



These are the wonderful books from Net Galley that we reviewed.

BeautyTies Gratitude
We have worked with some incredible companies this year and discovered new products we highly recommend you try at least once! My husband works with L’Oréal to try their products and he loves their Barber Shop range and the various colognes sent for him to try. Our cats Luna and Gizmo also got to try products from Purina! My family highly recommend Ueshima coffee bags. Instead of tea bags they are filled with the most amazing tasty coffee. Just add hot water. Kylie Cosmetics sent us the most stunning lipkits. There has been so many incredible products for all my family to enjoy and we are incredibly grateful for all the amazing products we have tried in 2021. 












Luna & Gizmo


When I photograph items for the blog, I know Luna is right there trying to get in front of the camera! The Next Beauty Advent calendar - Luna was among the shots, trying to peek at what was inside the advent drawers or hoarding the shot I want to take. 





So… now Luna and Gizmo are testing foods for Purina. Such a Diva! 



Luna and Gizmo cuddled up whilst he slept


MUSIC ADDICTS




I love my music! Also give Fable a listen- she is in my top ten music playlist. Collette


So BeauTies, that's a wrap of BeautyTies 2021! It's been an amazing journey which we have taken together - which now includes our cats being on the blog. We are excited to see what next year brings. We wish you all a Happy New Year and we hope it's a good one. May it bring happiness and good health you way.


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