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Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A high-angle photo of a rustic wooden slatted table outdoors, set with items for working or studying. In the lower right foreground sits a deep red ceramic mug filled with black coffee resting on its matching saucer. To the left, an open paperback book lies flat, pages slightly fan-folded up. Behind the book and coffee, an open silver laptop sits angled with its keyboard visible. Below the wooden table, a light beige fabric tote bag rests on the paved brick ground.
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    The August Review Masterlist 2026

    Hours 31 August 202631 August 2026

    Another year, another The August Review complete! I really enjoy doing this each August. It’s become a bit of a tradition here on the blog,…

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  • A close-up studio shot against a solid light purple background showing a hand with a dark skin tone holding a bottle of makeup primer vertically. The white plastic bottle resembles a traditional craft glue container, complete with a bright pink textured twist cap nozzle. The label on the front features a bright turquoise and white diagonal layout reading "NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP" in white and pink, "THE FACE GLUE" in large bold pink lettering, and "GRIPPING PRIMER" in white text at the bottom. The hand holding the bottle features long, pointed light-lavender painted nails.
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    NYX ‘The Face Glue’ Primer 24 Hour Hydration // The August Review

    Hours 31 August 202631 August 2026

    We’re finishing the month with a makeup product, and after buying a new foundation, I wanted to make sure I had a good primer, so…

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  • A cylindrical bottle of Rare Beauty foundation sitting centered against a neutral off-white background. The bottle features a frosted glass base revealing a light tan liquid foundation inside, with the brand name "Rare Beauty" printed vertically in gold font. It is topped with a smooth, light beige pump cap featuring a small dispenser opening on the front.
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    Rare Beauty True To Myself Foundation // The August Review

    Hours 28 August 202628 August 2026

    We’re heading into makeup, and I’ve never been steered wrong by Rare Beauty, so when I was looking for a new foundation, picking up the…

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  • A hand with light pink manicured fingernails holds up a deep burgundy, mesh net African exfoliating sponge against a light, marble-patterned background. At the center of the folded mesh cloth rests a circular beige sticker featuring a gold logo with the letter "Z" enclosed in a stylized circle, above the text "ZOC African Exfoliating Sponge."
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    Zarina O Cosmetics African Net Sponge // The August Review

    Hours 26 August 202626 August 2026

    We’re sticking with body care, but this time I’m reviewing something a little different: a tool rather than a traditional beauty product. Enter the Zarina…

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  • A high-angle overhead shot of five 10 fl oz Bath & Body Works body wash bottles laid out against a bright white background. The bottles feature scents including Gingham (blue), Mahogany Teakwood (amber/brown), In the Stars (gold glitter), Into the Night (amber gold), and A Thousand Wishes (pink glitter). Direct sunlight casts sharp, distinct dark shadows across the surface.
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    Bath & Body Works Shower Gel // The August Review

    Hours 24 August 202624 August 2026
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    Moving on from haircare, we’re heading into body care for the next instalment of The August Review. This time, I’ve been indulging in some rather…

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  • A commercial product photo of Matrix Miracle Creator 20 Multi-Tasking Leave-In Treatment spray. The clear bottle with vibrant purple-to-pink gradient labeling and black spray nozzle rests vertically in front of a glossy, translucent liquid bubble filled with small floating droplets. The entire setup is set against a textured, light purple backdrop.
    2026 | Product Review | The August Review

    Matrix Total Results Miracle Creator Multi-Tasking 20 Benefits Treatment Spray // The August Review

    Hours 22 August 202622 August 2026
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    After working my way through a few of the Matrix Total Results ranges, I thought I’d give the Matrix Total Results Miracle Creator Multi-Tasking Treatment…

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Picture is of myself. A white woman, with long brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue floral pattern dress.

Hannah Marie
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Content Creator | Digital Storyteller | Disability Rights Advocate

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Today marks my 12th year recognising World IBD Day Today marks my 12th year recognising World IBD Day whilst living with IBD… but this year, I found myself asking a question I never thought I would.

Do I actually still have IBD?

After 3 surgeries, having everything from the ileum down removed and now living with a stoma, my Ulcerative Colitis is no longer active. There’s nowhere left for the disease to flare in the way it once did… so where does that leave me?

Am I someone who had IBD? Or am I still someone living with it?

In today’s blog post, I wanted to explore that question because IBD is so much more than just a bowel disease. Even without active disease, I still live with the effects it left behind.

A stoma gave me my quality of life back after years of immense pain and failed treatments, but it isn’t a cure. It’s a management route with its own ups and downs.

I’d love to know if anyone else with a stoma has ever questioned where they fit within the IBD community now 💜

Link: https://hannahmariebrankley.com/world-ibd-day-2026-do-i-still-have-ibd/

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Lovely meal out last night with loved ones to cele Lovely meal out last night with loved ones to celebrate my brother and I’s birthday at @casabiancausk 🥰

Highly recommend the spaghetti carbonara! 😋

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From winter to spring 🌸 #2026 #LifeRecently From winter to spring 🌸

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Of course, I see these books and think colouring w Of course, I see these books and think colouring would be a nice, calming hobby... Just another excuse to buy something 'book' 😂

Day 261 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the characters visit an apple orchard.

#Bookstagram #Bookish #CosyReads #AutumnReads #365DaysOfPrompts
I am loving the chapter ornaments in Disenchanted! I am loving the chapter ornaments in Disenchanted! 😍

Day 260 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with a character who has a September birthday.

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A trip to Tesco means books! 😂 Day 259 of 365 Day A trip to Tesco means books! 😂

Day 259 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book featuring an autumn festival.

Honestly, I can’t be trusted around books... 👀

#Bookstagram #Bookish #AutumnReads #BookHaul #365DaysOfPrompts
I got a copy! My mum is a gem for picking this up I got a copy! My mum is a gem for picking this up for me! ❤️📚

Day 258 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book featuring a cosy cottage.

Because who doesn't love a cosy cottage? 🏡🍂

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