Zoe Sugg's Blog, page 109

Tell us a bit about your story and how you started CoppaFeel!

When I was 22 I found a lump in my boob but had no idea how long it had been there and whether it was just a normal thing for me. It was only when it started to become more painful and stopping me sleeping on my belly at night (my favourite posish) that I mentioned it to my Mum who immediately sent me off to the GP. I was told it was hormonal and totally, absolutely, 1000% nothing to worry about. Which is EXACTLY the news I wanted....

Which is why Christmas is the perfect time to focus on others and spread some festive goodwill. Don’t know where to start? Here are some pretty great ideas to help you give the gift of kindness this year.

Look out for the elderly

Make an extra roast dinner for an elderly neighbour, send them a Christmas card or invite them for dinner, if room allows. It can be a lonely time of year for the older generation, so just being mindful of your neighbours and making sure they know they’re not alone...

Whether you’re hosting Christmas Day dinner for the whole fam or plotting gift ideas, we hope these steps will help simplify the process & minimise stress. It’s your inner Monica Geller’s time to shine, gals.

Decide how much you can afford to spend on Christmas this year and stick to it. Everyone is working with different incomes which is why it’s a great idea to come up with a budget to suit all your guests. And it doesn’t just have to apply to food, if you’re buying...

Now…Alexa, play Mariah Carey.

Christmas decorations. I’m quite traditional in my choices though and I really like the whole bringing the outside in this time of year. Homesense or online shops like Amara and Not on the Highstreet are usually my go to place for some amazing unique bits.

*Amara Golden Mistletoe Crackers

*Amara Red Currant Candle

*Amara Glitter Berry Garland

*Not On The High Street Name Bauble

*Not On The High Street Twig Tree

I love styling...

Between eating Bratwurst and sippin’ on glühwein at the markets, the festive displays are a must-see if you’re in the city over Christmas.

We’ve rounded up our favourite locations so you’ll know exactly where to head to see London at its most sparkly.

One of London’s most magnificent ice rinks transforms into a festival of light and Winter wonder. Complete with a stunning 40ft Christmas tree decorated with mini Fortnum & Mason hampers, it’s a must-see in December.

Enjoy a...

This year, there’s some absolute corkers out there. From reindeer embellished jumpers, festive Fair Isle sweaters and sequin candy canes, please be upstanding for the best Christmas jumpers 2019 has to offer.

A stand-out Christmas jumper that’s just the right balance of kitsch AND wearable is hard to come by so I’m snapping this one up. A snowy scene, sequins, catchy slogans that make you want to burst into song, I’m here for it.

*Novelty Starry Night Christmas...

So what if they can’t compete with the perennial Yuletide staples like Love Actually? Let us celebrate all the tip top happy and crappy Christmas movies out there anyway.

With their predictable and far-fetched storylines and corny characters, these are the best of the worst Christmas movies we can’t stop watching.

For your guilty pleasure viewing only

The Holiday Calendar on Netflix is one I love to pick apart, yet still enjoy with every watch –...

We made it our mission to devour the best turkey-laden baguettes and veggie festive offerings of the land, identifying the moist-makers from the barely-even-buttered Christmas sarnies so you don’t have to. Because that’s the kinda teammates we are.

Let us compare filling vs bread ratios forevermore thank you, please. Slap Christmas nibbles in and around our mouths until we smell more like pigs in blankets than pigs in blankets smell like pigs in blankets. Say pigs in blankets one more time.

It’s no secret that we’re big on skincare here at Zoella HQ and as meticulous beauty junkies, we’re constantly on the hunt for products that’ll give us the glow factor come rain or shine.

As we move into the new season, our skin can feel sensitive, dry, dehydrated and seriously lacklustre due to environmental changes and central heating. Whilst we habitually adapt our wardrobes with cable knit sweaters and winter coats, our skin and haircare routines often go unchanged when they too should...

What was one of your first amazing recipes?

Our original peanut butter millionaire slab! It inspired our Million Squares product range which we now sell in 3 yummy flavours.

Has food always been a passion of yours?

I’ve always had a sweet tooth and been interested in trying new things but I never thought I would end up working in the food industry.

What is a real pinch me moment in your career?

Seeing my products in supermarkets and spotting them when I’m doing food shopping! The...