BlogMas #10 - Fashion

A Tuxedo blazer is great for a different take on party dressing, great for glam looks.

Cosmopolitan Magazine

BlogMas #9 - Skin

"Zit emergency, don't squeeze.  Dab on a little bit of eye drops to reduce redness."

Sarah Chapman

The Skin Project - Exfoliating

Post #3 of The Skin Project started by Lianne of www.thebrunettesays.co.uk 

Exfoliating is the process of removing the dead skin cells from the epidermis, which is the top layer of the skin. Exfoliation can be done manually with face scrubs, muslin cloths, as well by chemical means. 

My method of exfoliation is by chemical means. In the past I have used the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel, REN F10 Smooth and Renew Peel Mask and the REN Gycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask These were all very lovely as weekly treatments giving my skin a weekly boost. Since May I have been using the PIXI glow Tonic as my chemical exfoliator. After cleansing my skin at night/morning I give my face a quick wipe using the Glow Tonic on a cotton pad. 

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BlogMas #8 - Diet

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”  - Virginia Woolf

The foods that get you going and your brain going are all about protein, healthy fats Omega-3s and the kind of key nutrients you can only get from healthy grains, vegetables and “foods for thought.”

BlogMas #7 - Self

Remember to put yourself first this Christmas season. The shopping, cooking and everything else can wait. If you do not take care of yourself then you cannot take care of anyone else. Plan a little pampering such as a facial or a massage as a treat to ready you for the season. 

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BlogMas #6 - Legs

The sun might be hiding, but that does not mean you should drop the ball of exfoliating your pins. Keep up your exfoliating routine through the Winter, the same as you did during the Spring and Summer. This way your legs  will stay smooth, toned and flake free.

For some added oopmh apply shimmer lotion to legs before a night out. 

xx

BlogMas Day 5 - Decorating

    Decorating your home for the Christmas season can get tricky and sometimes expensive. Grab a clear glass vase from your nearest Ikea or ASDA home, craft glue and glitter. Apply the glue around the rim of the vase, sprinkle your choice of glitter onto the glue and leave to dry. 

    There you go sparkly festive Christmas decor. 
David Tutera

BlogMas Day 3 - "7 (surprising) Beauty Dos" for you this Christmas

Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into shampoo to help remove build up from hair. - Ted Gibons, Hairstylist

Use a paint roller to apply tan in tricky areas like your back. - James Read, Tan Expert

Use half an eyelash curler to shape unruly brows. - Cher Webb MAC Cosmetics, Senior Makeup Artist

No nail polish remover? Apply a top coat and quickly swipe off. - Benjamin Puckey, Makeup Artist

Mix a pea sized amount of a darker foundation with your usual shade for a sunkissed glow. - Sarah Jossel, Glamour Junior Beauty Editor

To slim your nose sweep non shimmer highlighter down the middle. - Wendy Rowe Make-up Artist

Dab Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream on the top of cheekbones to look super glowy in photos. Phillipa Pearne, glamour Deputy Beauty Editor.  

Glamour Magazine October 2013 

Family Time

These are just some pics my cousin took of me today, after our  mad dash to the supermarket.  Sundays we get together at my aunts house to eat, chill and hang out. 

Sitting on the picnic table in the garden. 

God, Food and Family, perfect day. 

Shades - Giorgio Armani

Jacket - Joules Oakwaood

Shirt - Dorothy Perkins

Jeans - Bershka

Loafers - Dune

Stay blessed and centered my lovelies.

xx 

The Skin Project - Cleansing

                                                   

     Cleansing is a way of cleaning our skin to get rid of dirt, dead skin cells and other pollutants which have come in contact with our skin through the atmosphere. No matter what your skin type, you should cleanse your skin thoroughly twice a day, in the morning as well as the evening. 

     In the morning cleansing is important to get rid of the dead skin cells which have flaked off during the night while you have been asleep. To continuously refrain from morning cleansing could possibly cause a buildup a dead skin cells, which over time could lead to clogged pores and cause breakouts.  (No one wants that now do we?) Evening cleansing gets rid of all the sweat/makeup on your skin and also  any chemicals/pollutants/antioxidants which have come in contact with your skin as you have gone through your day to day activities. 

     To cleanse my skin in the morning I use the Neutrogena 3 in 1 mask/cleanser. It is a clay based cleanser which is great for absorbing oil from the skin. I remove it by using a cotton flannel damp with warm water, taking special care to thoroughly remove the product from my hairline and eyebrows.  I only cleanse once in the morning.

     In the evenings/night I cleanse my face using the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm. I apply the cleansing balm to dry face, massage in the product and remove using a flannel damp with warm water. I go through this method twice taking care to completely remove the product from my hairline and eyebrows.

My Current Skincare Edit 

The Current Skincare Edit - Budget Friendly Version

                       The skin Project was started by Lianne - www.thebrunettesays.co.uk .

You can follow the series on twitter my lovelies,

 using the hashtag. #TheSkinProject

xx

BlogMas #1 - Nails

If there ever was a time for sparkle it's Christmas time. 

Get your nails in the festive mood with brilliant gold and silvers. 

Soho Silver, Uptown Glamour

These are the two main polishes which will be on my nails over the next few weeks. 

Sparkle my lovelies.

xx

Luxury Christmas Wishlist - Space NK Edit

This is my luxury Christmas wishlist of all the things I lust over. 

These are the things I would buy, if I had £247 of spare cash lying around after all my bills and day to day needs were met. quite a few of them are gift sets and mini collections, which I love. For some reason with the mini gift sets I get more value for money by being able to try different liners, glosses, products, all in all I to sample without the commitment that comes with purchasing a full priced item. Plus minis are GREAT for travelling and tucking into a clutch bag or jacket pocket.  

NUXE - Cocooning Must Haves

Laura Mercier - Line & Define Mini Longwear Creme Eyeliner Collection 

Stila - Colour Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set

Laura Mercier - Bold Brights Mini Lip Glace Collection

Caudalie - Hancream Trio Set 

Laura Mercier - Shimmer Effects Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour collection

Laura Mercier - Bare Nudes Mini Lip Glace Collection

What is Christmas if not for wishing.