Glitz n Pieces

27/11/202527/11/2025 villamakerLeave a comment

I recently discovered, Glitz n Pieces, a new to me Irish-owned business while scrolling through my IG feed.

In 2013, Ellen and Grace from Dublin, Ireland created their ultimate dream of an affordable women’s online boutique with access to all types of women’s accessories under one roof.

They are cool and hip 30-something entrepreneurs on social media selling handbags and accessories.

I followed them both on IG and TikTok, then only started to engage with them when a comment was made about their bags were made in China, right away they disclosed their bags were made from Italian leather in an atelier in Italy. This is transparency, one of the key elements on where I spend my money.

I was quite taken by their enthusiastic sales pitch, yet they were so down to earth.

I bought my first ever Glitz n Pieces handbag last month, a Kate Bag Mini in suede and leather, based on the many positive reviews. I went with Burgundy, the colour of the season!

The quality is exquisite and the workmanship is so beautiful. It’s Italian luxury without breaking the bank.

Also comes with a strap and use as a cross body bag

Disclaimer: This is a non-sponsored post and I paid for this Kate Bag Mini myself.

Journal · self care

Hands Up….

06/12/202408/12/2024 villamakerLeave a comment

As a Nurse, my hands take a beating with handwashing and hand sanitiser.

Hands Up video

I may be 59, however, my hands do look 20 years older. Years of on and off self-caring for my hands have led to bouts of eczema.

Keeping a routine is difficult enough when I’m at work. I’ll need to make it a habit of applying hand lotion regularly.

Adding nail varnish each weekend does make me feel good.

Journal · self care

But first skincare…

14/11/202414/11/2024 villamakerLeave a comment

Using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working as an anaesthetic nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic definitely took a toll on my skin. I frequently had bouts of “Maskne,” a type of acne which was linked to wearing a FFP3 facemask during my 10 hour shifts.

In addition to being a requirement for my job,

I was wearing my me made facemasks in public not only as a cloth barrier. but as a fashion fashion accessory.

Skin care was essentially non- existent of during this time. I hardly ever wore makeup while we were under lockdown.

Since life returned to normal after the pandemic, I resumed with the basics, mainly purchasing from well-known brands offering 3 for 2 sales and promotional gifts which I never utilised

After October 7th of last year, I began boycotting specific brands and companies, as a way to show my support for Palestine.

So, I researched a.k.a. scrolling through my TikTok feed looking at beauty brands with similiar values to mine and an ethos that I could live with.
The algorithms used by social media platforms influenced my purchasing power as a consumer.

What beauty brand did I choose?

Sculpted by Aimee*

I hope you’ll continue to follow my blog and read about my Self-care and Well-being journey.

*all these products have been purchased by me.