An honest conversation, remembrance and a bit of make-up!
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Published 2022-11-11
First I show you around the Lamb and Newt pop-up sale, which was a complete feast for the eyes! I met Lamb & Newt through the Midhurst Buds & Blooms Society, and they had done a phenomenal job of filling a wonderfully old barn with treasures galore. It was just amazing!
That was followed by wonderful remembrance and bonfire events at both Coco and Gus’s schools, both of which were beautiful displays.
I also talk you through my everyday makeup routine, showing you each of the products and how I apply them. I’m a huge fan of the au naturale look, and think I’ve found the absolute perfect products to achieve it in almost no time at all! Do watch to see what I apply and how.
Then, I bring you along with me to London, where I visited our family gynaecologist to talk all things hormones. Having spoken to Dr Katie Armstrong on my podcast recently regarding menopause, I felt I needed to address some things that have started to creep up on me.
My hair has been falling out, I’ve been unbelievably emotional, feeling out of sorts, very flat and just peculiar overall. We spoke about absolutely everything and I came out with a humungous understanding of myself and my body.
It is so worth chatting to somebody if you’re feeling out of the ordinary, don’t be afraid to speak up!
And finally, I speak about the importance of therapy and how it can help you work through things you didn’t even realise were coming to the surface.
Of course I am beyond thrilled with Archie having the time of his life in Scotland now, but with his departure, I’ve uncovered old emotions and memories of my relationship with Mum and how much she used to hate saying goodbye. So much so that she would disappear and not even go through with the act, leaving us all quite bewildered and hurt. I wish I could tell her that I understand that pain now, and I forgive her. The beauty of therapy is that I can work through this realisation and make peace with it, so I’ll be bringing it up during my next session!
I hope you love this week’s vlog - do let me know if you like these ‘come along with me’ videos or would rather my more direct how-tos (or a mix of both?) I’d love to know!
Love, Charlie x
What I wore:
Beaufort & Blake Navy Corduroy Dress - AD PR Product
Fairfax & Favour Shearling Regina Narrow Fit Boots
Peachy Belt
Bauwen Top
The House of Bruar Jumper
M&S Cashmere Polo Neck
Caroline nicholson hat
Suede Boots
Old Jigsaw Skirt
Navy Cape
Mole Valley Fleece Lined Waterproof Trousers - www.moleonline.com/
Pairs Socks
Musto Waterproof Coat
Le Chameau Wellies
Ilse Jacobsen raincoat
Jos vintage cashmere snood
My Everyday Makeup:
It Cosmetics CC Cream
Benefit Boing Concealer
Jane Iredale Pressed Powder
Bobbi Brown Blusher
Dior brown eyeliner
Benefit Gimme Brow
Iconic London Rose sheer blush
Bobbi Brown lipgloss
They’re Real Mascara
Also featured:
Lydia Elise Millen
Wendy at The Lodsworth Clinic
Lamb & Newt
Midhurst Buds & Blooms
The Present Company
All Comments (21)
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The lipstick looks lovely on you, Charlie.
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Thank you for your honest conversation, Charlie. You do not know how many people you will help through sharing your experiences.
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I love your channel Charlie. The feelings you’ve had about your son going off to boarding school resonated strongly with me. The separation and transition to greater independence can bring with it a kind of grief that I believe many mothers experience. The feeling of being sick, brain fog and listlessness may stem from the grief. It is important to be kind to yourself and acknowledge these feelings. ❤
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I enjoy your vlogs Charlie I find them calming, informative and very relatable, the cuddles with Florence, the makeup recommendations. I always learn something new from you. You look beautiful in all your outfits. Thinking about you and your mum at this difficult time. You are a gentle sweet soul and very much loved.
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The poem was beautiful!
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Hi Charlie, it’s been a busy weekend for us so only getting to watch now!! I love both formats of your content. I think a mixture would be my favourite option. Pete & I both felt so much for you when you were being so open. You are so brave and you’ll probably never know how many people will benefit from your honesty. Pip xx❤
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Thank you Charlie for another wonderful vlog, it’s like a window on your world…I like the mix of advice, demo and informal chat; in sharing your current challenges, you normalise them and this probably helps others more than you know. I’m coming out the other side of menopause but always remind others that, back in the day, ladies of our age had ‘attacks of the vapours’ and took to their beds every afternoon - nowadays we seem to expect to be busy, be gorgeous, suck it up and carry on (so how lovely, after a long and tiring day, that you came home to your dinner - bravo Sigh!)
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Really enjoyed the vlog as always Charlie. Thought the lipstick was lovely on you! Peri menopause is tough but thankfully we’re going through it at a time where there’s much more openness and understanding of the symptoms. I think you’re hair always looks lovely but I also understand what it’s like to feel self conscious about it. Hopefully your Gynae had some helpful advice. Fiona x
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Lovely vlog Charlie, I think being able to use your experience of hurt when you were young will mean you never let your children leave you without a loving goodbye, Thank you for all the inspiration and chat - I love it!
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I love your bits of everything vlogs!!!! Well done for getting on top of your hair loss , we can’t get on top of things without addressing them. Thank you for bringing us such wholesome content xxx
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Hormone issues can be so awful. Went through an awful awful time in my 50s including horrendous sleep problems. In my 60s now and feel so much better having worked through the issues with a specialist. Had massive hair loss at one stage largely due to insufficient protein. I think your amazing and I really really enjoy your videos. ❤
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I love your volgs, Charlie! I agree with Samantha." Informative and very relatable" are words I would also use for them. The images of the countryside are just beautiful, too.
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Once again Charlie a fabulous vlog thank you so much for your honesty. You are so down to earth I look forward to Fridays to hear what you have all been up to Such a lovely family animals included Marie 😊💕
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Absolutely loved this! I totally relate to you saying goodbye to your son and share a similar experience to you as to why it’s a trigger. Thank you for being so honest and for the mascara recommendation! ❤
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Really enjoy your chatty vlogs Charlie. As I have done your wonderful Efficient Home course, I also have a wealth of your wisdom to look back on too xxxx
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I absolutely love your vlogs, please keep this format! They’re so comforting to watch. ❤️
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I love this format it so feels as though you are jus5 catching up with me and your subscribers for a natter over coffee. I thought the lipstick looked very natural, like you I tend to go,for light coloured and makeup I agree has to be 5 minutes. Do you know if the mascara is ok with sensitive skin as I steer away from them apart from Clinique when I do wear mascara would be good to know. I’m sorry to hear about your hair and clearly other hormonal issues, I am glad you have been able to access specialist support. I love your honesty and so brave to share some of the personal things in your life. Looking forward to next week. Thank you so much
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Loved this random vlog Charlie x
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I love your vlogs. I find your style very comforting, and would like these to continue.
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Really enjoyable vlog; you’re a great communicator 😊
