Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year




I dunno about you but 2013 wasn't a very good year for me so I intend to make 2014 amazing to make up for that. I want to rid my life of negative people and stop taking myself so seriously.


I want to set out some Goals for 2014 for my self to achieve before the end of 2014.



* One of the things is I want to start a YouTube channel, on make-up and beauty and Things.Sorta like  Zoella or Sprinkle of Glitter.

* I want to get out of bed at 10am, which will be a struggle if you know me.

* This may sound stupid to some people but this is a big deal for me, I want to go into town without make up on and be ok with it.

* I want to be more healthy this year and start juicing and exercising more often cause god know I could do with it.

* I want to do something for me this year that might sound strange but im the person who goes around making sure everyone else is alright , so i want to do something that benefits me, Be as bit selfish.

* As I said above I take myself far to seriously, so I want to do something that is really out of my comfort zone, as more of a test to see could I actually do.



Also I found this really cool idea that im going to try and I hope you will too, Get a jar or container (Im using a big Mason jar), and write down all the good things that's happened to you in 2014 and open it in 2015. I will then write a blog post on some of them, as like a recap of the year. :)


I hope everyone has a good night tonight and starts 2014 of with a bang.Make of it what you will and as it says in the photo above you have a blank canvas, don't leave it boring and mundane and routine like I did this year do something that you look back on your life and remember why 2014 was amazing.

                                               Happy New Year :)

Friday, December 27, 2013

Homemade Lips Scrubs




Im a big advocate of D.I.Y beauty products, why spend a lot of money on something you can do yourself.

Key Essentials are Oil, White/Brown Sugar and A Container of your choice.
Use either Brown or White Sugar its your choice, White has a finer consistency than Brown Sugar.

Its up to you to choose whatever one you would rather use, based on the ingredients you have.



Cinnamon Sugar

This one is the easiest to do.

Ingredients
  • White/Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
Use your desired amount of sugar (this depends on the size of your container). Add your Cinnamon, Mash it around until the cinnamon is evenly distributed through the sugar and put into your Container. Store in the Fridge in between uses.




Rosemary and Peppermint

Ingredients

  • White/Brown Sugar
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Peppermint Extract
The peppermint will also cool down your lips and freshen your breath.

Chop the Rosemary into tiny bits before you add it to the bowl and use a folding motion on this one as the sugar will dissolve if your not careful.Add a few drops of Peppermint Extract and put into your Container.






Sweet Honey


Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Sugar 
  • 1 tsp. Honey


Combine the ingredients, mixing until everything is thoroughly combined, and then put into your Container.



Massage onto lips, Use a Wet Paper towel or Flannel to remove and use a lip balm after to keep lips soft.

Let me know if any of these worked for you or you have any other recipes :)

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

The Christmas Tag





What is your favorite Christmas song?
This is a toss up between The Pogues - Fairytale of New York and Michael Buble- Christmas(Baby Please Come Home).



What is your favorite festive drink?
The White Chocolate Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Starbucks is amazing, if you haven't tried it i urge you to get it before they stop selling it.


What is your favorite Christmas movie?
I love The Holiday and Love Actually but a really Christmasy movie would have to Elf.


What is at the top of your Christmas list?
I really want One Direction's new Perfume cause I smelled it last week and its amazing that's really the only thing i really want at the moment.

What is your favorite festive makeup or nail art look?
I love a Neutral eye with maybe some black liquid liner and a Dark red lip.I'm really love nail art so i try anything I can find on Tumblr.


What is your favorite outfit for Christmas?
This year im wearing this black shift dress with an Embellished Collar with tights and Ankle boots.


Playing out in the snow or sitting by the fire with cocoa?
Sitting by the Fire is more appealing to me cause when I go out in the snow my hands get really cold and it take a good 5 hours to get warm again so that sucks.


Do you love or loathe wrapping presents?
I like wrapping presents just hate buying them I can never think of things to get people.


What is your favorite Christmas food?
My Nana make a trifle every year and its amazing so I cam't wait for that.


What is your favorite thing about Christmas?
My favourite thing about Christmas is that there are always movies on TV and your Family's around and in my house everyone starts drinking and telling hilarious stories so it's always great in my house at Christmas.




I want YOU to do this Tag aswell. Merry Christmas everyone and I hope your Christmas is Amazing. xxx




Sunday, December 22, 2013

Winter Lips

Winter is the time to shelve your lip glosses and barely there balms and break out those 'look at me' lipsticks.
Bold lips can be fabulously paired with a neutral eye.

The trick is knowing how to wear it.


  • Think about the mood your trying to convey


                              -A classic lip look would be a Red.
Mac's Russian Red




                  - Something a bit punchier would be a Coral or Orange.
Cara Delevingne sports a coral lip




                 - Or be daring with a dark plum almost black lip.
             
               


Both can be paired with a neutral eye, remember not to pair it with a heavy eye instead sharpen your eyes with Liquid Eyeliner and Mascara.


Don't wear coral or poppy red lip colour if your worried about making your teeth appear yellow.Stick to blue toned lipsticks these will appear whiter and brighter. A good Blue toned Red is Mac's Russian Red.



Don't exaggerate full lips, Bright colours can make your lips look bigger anyway, if you have naturally larger lip (I envy you),don't go over the lip line, if you do your lips will look out of balance with the rest of your face. 


*Tip* Store Bright Lipstick in the fridge, it will prolong its life and make it easier to apply. Also exfoliate your lips first to make sure to have an even finish, I would recommend you exfoliate your lips at least two times a week if not more especially in Winter.

If you don't want to fork out for a lip scrub you can make one yourself.

  • Apply a thick layer of lip balm (I use Vaseline), leave on for about 10 minutes then using a soft toothbrush brush back and forth, wipe away with a flannel and apply a lip balm over. 

I will do a more detailed blog post on some other homemade lip scrubs but this is one that I think everyone could do because they should have these items in there possession.

 

Friday, December 6, 2013

Home Remedies for getting rid of Spots

Here are some home remedies that I have used and have worked for me and there also a good alternative to spending a lot of money on products that may not work for you.


ICE
* Removes Dirt & Oil
* Improves Circulation
* Reduces Redness & Swelling

LEMON
* Rich in Vitamin C
* Burns Away Spots

HONEY
* Natural Antibodies
* Moisturizes Skin

TOOTHPASTE *Tip* Not Gel
* Reduces Swelling
* Using Gel Will Only Irritate the Spot

STEAM
* Opens Up Pours
* Gets Rid Of Oil,Dirt,Bacteria
* Tip* Apply An Oil Free Cleanser After.

GARLIC
* Antiviral
* Anti-fungal
* Antiseptic
* Antioxidant Agent
* Sulfur Promotes Quick Healing

BAKING SODA *Tip* Good For Sensitive Skin
* No Irritation

PEPPERMINT
* Has Calming Effects (so does Lavender)
* Reduces Redness & Irritation
* Antibacterial
* Antiviral Properties

CUCUMBER
*Potassium
*Vitamin A,C&E

PAPAYA
* Removes Dead Skin & Unclogs Pores
* Antioxidant
* Enzymes That Reduce Inflammation
* Makes Your Skin Soft & Smooth
*Vitamin A

Along With These You Should Drink Plenty Of Water And Try To Eat Healthy And For The Best Results Do These At Night

Let me know if any of these worked for you or if you have any others.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

10 Beauty Tips and Facts

Here are some Beauty Tips you may not have known.


  • Contrary to belief cucumber on your eyes does make a difference, it contains potassium & Vitamin A,C& E which will in turn freshen your eyes. 

  • This is an obvious one but drinking plenty of water will clear toxins and detox your body, therefore clearing your skin.

  • A nice beauty tip is to spray some of your favourite perfume on your hairbrush so when your hair blows in the wind it will smell divine.

  • If you dye your hair and don't like the colour or its not what you wanted wash your hair with fairy liquid and it will remove the dye. Ketchup works the same.

  • Coffee granules are good to exfoliate your skin , also reduces cellulite.

  • Massaging an ice cube on your skin will reduce redness and swelling of acne.Ice also improves circulation and removes dirt and oil.

  • Cut a slice of lemon and lightly squeeze the lemon so some of the juice comes out, drizzle some honey on the lemon slice and massage it onto your face, targeting problem area's, The lemon will kill off the spot while the honey moisturizes your skin.Leave on your skin for 20 mins and wash off. Its best to do this before going to bed because your skin will breathe overnight. 

  • Toothpaste on spots reduces swelling, but avoid using gel toothpaste that will only irritate the spot and will do the opposite.

  • Lemon Juice will whiten the tips of your nails.

  • Moisturizing your feet before going to bed and wearing socks in bed will soften your feet.

Thanks for reading :)
Leave a comment if you'd like, maybe leave me some others. 
Have a nice day.

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