I cannot believe i’ve had this piece of Internet for TEN and a half years! I started it in the September after LM was born in the January as an outlet for the upheaval my life was going through. Writing had always been an outlet. Prior to Cocktails in Teacups I had two blogs and a bunch of Livejournal accounts since about the age of 15. I started in 2012 in the high days of blogging. When it was all MAC lipstick swatches, outfits of the day and the day in the life of. There was no niches, everyone commented and everyone attended the weekly chats. My blog has always…

After one whole year in limbo, there is hopefully some light at the end of the tunnel and it’ll be time to start navigating a world after lockdown. For a lot of people that has been months spent on their own, and it’s natural for them to be looking at ways and even new ways to make a connection, be it for love or be it purely for sex. If during lockdown you have decided you want something more from your sex life, and you’re considering exploring a new kink, good for you! One of the most common kinks is of course, BDSM and in this day and age, there…

There is no denying this whole past year has been a complete write off. A lot of people have struggled and felt alone, and if that’s you, it’s natural you’re feeling eager to get back out there and maybe even try something new when it comes to dating. Whether it be a string of romances, dating around or even a new kink, for example, BDSM, the most important thing to keep in mind is staying safe, especially in a COVID world. Ensure you follow the guidelines that are set out to help keep you and others safe. If you do decide to explore an exciting BDSM relationship, here are 5…

Everything is a bit rubbish at the moment, isn’t it? The days are still long and dark and quite often it’s raining or cold and how could we forget that we can’t really ever leave our house either. I daily search the internet for a little pick me up, and I especially love checking in on All Free Stuff to see if they have any samples or competitions I can enter. At the moment they’re running a competition for this very cute unicorn mug! To enter you simply head over to the website and follow the instructions! It’s as easy as that! There are 10 available and one can be…

In my opinion, fashion is a very personal thing and every single person has their own sense of it. While we have the big wigs telling us what is fashionable and what isn’t every Spring and Autumn, ultimately you’re the the only person who truly knows what they like and what they dislike wearing and really, it’s not anyone else’s business what you wear. Saying that though, there was item of clothing I truly believe every single person owns at least few of, and that’s of course, the humble t-shirts. According to some research, the origins of the t-shirt date back to the late 19th Century when laborers would cut…

Where is the beauty industry headed? What are new and old companies focusing on in 2020? For those who wonder what the answers to these questions are, keep reading. The top five things that beauty startups are focusing on in 2020 can be found here. Clean Beauty When it comes to beauty products and beauty product testing, the word “clean” is popping up -; a lot. What does this mean, though? Clean is defined differently by most people. However, there is a consensus that if a product is listed as clean that it should be non-toxic and safe. There are some who extend the “clean” label to include environmentally sensitive,…