March Staples

 

With new products being launched pretty much daily it can be difficult to stick to only a selection of products , having said that we all find that there's  a few we tend to reach out for no matter what. This month the products above is what I have noticed myself reach for everyday with a mix of skincare and make up items here's what so great about each and single one of the items seen in the picture above.

Firstly The Good Things Total Make Up Wipes: these have really made an impression and its a good one ladies not only do they smell amazing just like a berry compote they are not your typical make up wipe now by that what I mean is that they are a little thicker than your standard wipe you buy and are very moist which is great as one wipe will be just enough to remove all your make up off .. practical? yes very and they retail at £2.33 absolute bargain!!! Having sensitive skin I can assure you these are sensitive skin friendly, my skin feels soft , refreshed and non irritated after each use, will I be repurchasing these.. Yes for sure.  

Whilst on the topic of skincare next is the Fake Bake The Face Moisturiser which is an absolutely amazing product for any of you bronzed skin lovers like myself , I recently did  full review of this product so if you would like to read it click here. 

On the look out for a great and affordable foundation? The Borurjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation might just be what your looking for, its a medium to full coverage foundation which leaves you with a gorgeous dewy finish however does not appear greasy or oily on the skin , set with a powered it has a great long lasting power and will leave your skin looking flawless.  Personally I love how light this feels on your skin despite having such good coverage your skin still looks fresh and natural nor does it leave you looking cakey which is a great advantage as most full coverage foundation come with the disadvantage of feeling heavy on the skin. It retails at £10.99 which is an absolute bargain, a little goes a long way so this will last you a good few months for sure. 

Adding a bit of a bronzed glow to the skin is an essential step in my make up routine and lately I have been loving the L'oreal Glam Bronze Mono which is such a beautiful golden bronzer, it has a brown undertone which is great as it does not leave your skin looking orange at all. The bronzer has no shimmer which is great as it leaves you with a more natural bronzed skin effect and it can be used to contour your skin too. 

Winged eyeliner is also my everyday essential and having tried and tested many eyeliners I have been very impressed with this Bourjois Mga Liner which makes your winged liner application super easy. I've had this for over a month now and it is still going strong which is impressive considering I've found that pen liners tend to dry out pretty fast this one however hasn't and has a really good staying power I find it stays put all day and does not smudge which is good eyeliner staple. 

What have you been loving lately? 

Weekend

This weekend one of my closest friends from University came down , we had an amazing time shopping, dining, pampering followed by a night out in Glam Night Club. After uni we all tend to move on and do our own things as life changes completely when you step into the 'adult world' it is then that you realise who your true friends are and who you stay in touch with. I met Abz over three years ago and absolutely love the girl, we both studied Interior Design and bonded from day one. 

We began the weekend with a little bit of a shopping trip or should I say shopping spree we both ended up buying more than we intended too however it was a great day. After we shopped we went to grab some dinner at Zizzi's which was really good! Their cheese fondu starter is to die for for any of you cheese lovers like ourselves. For mains we ordered two different meals and shared as we're both a little indecisive and wanted to try both. The great thing about Zizzi's is that they have a 'healthy options' section on the menu which we decided to go for. The Pizza we ordered was a skinny pizza which comes under 500 Kcals which is great for any of you ladies who are trying to watch what your eating. 

Prior to our night out we had a pamper sesh and got our nails done as well as face mask with a little bit of champagne which was such a nice and relaxing experience , perfect to start your night. Below in the picture is what we wore last night, both of our outfits were mainly from River Island, New Look and Primark. 

Black Cami Top : RIVER ISLAND

Black and Orange Shorts : RIVER ISLAND

Cream Floral Print Skirt: RIVER ISLAND

Orange Shoes: MISS SELFRIDGE

Black Gladiator Heels: NEW LOOK

Orange Clutch: PRIMARK

Black Clutch: PRIMARK

baobella boutique

What is BoeBella Boutique? 

Ladies let's be honest we all love a good bargain and if your a little like me and tend to over spend on beauty and fashion items BoaBella Boutique is an ideal place for you to find some exclusive beauty deals on some of the hottest products out there. They are an online discount store offering new deals on daily basis, where you can find products which are discounted up to 80%. Brands range from St Tropez to Estee Lauder .The great thing about this website is that its so simple to use , you join up for a free membership and get discounts and offers emailed to you.

How does it work? With daily deals added everyday there is a limited edition of each product which means it works on a first come first serve basis. A new deal is added at Midnight daily so you can check them out anytime after that , once it has been posted it is usually available for around 72 hours however that can vary if products get sold out before hand. 
Are the products genuine? They have a 100% genuine product guarantee as they assure they work closely with top brands where they are able to get the best deals. 

I'm not one to skip breakfast as I think its the most important meal of the day , being someone who is pretty busy on daily basis its important to fuel for the rest of the day. Today myself and my friend decide to go out for breakfast and try out Cote down the Bay in Cardiff which was beautiful to walk around in in the early hours. Having never tried the breakfast menu there I was very impressed with the quality and presentation of the food. Being a coffee addict of course I had a cappuccino which was divine not to mention the presentation of it! We had granola and yoghurt and the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs with toast which was absolutely delicious. Being a slight foodie I love eating out and would recommend Cote for breakfast for sure.

Fashion wise I wanted to look smart but still be comfortable so I wore THE FRONT ROW SHOP faux leather trousers with a casual white jumper and a pair of NEW LOOK sandals , I paired i with my black PRIMARK bag and accessorised with a MICHAEL KORRS watch. 

Spring 2014 Coordinates Trend

Matchy matchy is the new thing this Spring 2014!!  Its a fabulous 'fashion cheat' that has been taking over the fashion world this season. This is a simple yet very bold trend whether its colour blocking or an all over pattern coordinate it looks flattering and is very hard to go wrong with. However just with like any trend or piece of clothing make sure you wear what is most flattering to you, this means keeping the print , colour ect in mind before rocking this trend. I did a little bit of internet browsing and found a few coordinates which I personally love . These will be great for the summer season , the bright colours will look fab with a tan. 

Marnie Roco print Leg Coordinate 

Floral Bandeau Top Coordinate 

Floral Print Bralet Coordinate 

All of the coordinates above are fab and pretty bold yet still wearable. I particularly love the first one as I think it is such a multi functional piece which you could wear to work , night out or dinner. It could be dressed up or down. Another great thing about coordinates is that you can mix and match then with other items of clothing in your wardrobe. 

Leopard Print Coordinate

Blue Paisley Coordinate 

I love these two coordinates from Motel , the leopard print is a little more out there however it would look gorgeous on a night out or a holiday. With the blue and white one I love the paisley pattern and the colour combination there , this is such a beautiful piece and would look great with a pair of heels or sandals for a more casual look.

What do you think of the Coordinate trend?

Glowing Complexion Tips

The secret for a healthier and glowing skin does not depend purely on the content of your make up bag but on your diet which is something a lot of us tend to neglect due to our busy lifestyles constantly being on the go. Consuming processed and high in sugar foods not only adds pounds to our waistline but also results in dull and in some cases spotty complexion which is something none of us want especially with the summer season coming up.

Glowing complexion can be achieved in just a few days if the right steps are taken and the best part about this , a fortune does not need to be spent in order to achieve this.

Here’s some glowing skin tips and tricks as well as dietary secrets and tips which will make a a huge difference in the appearance of your skin and leave you looking youthful.

Antioxidants found in foods such as berries, green tea, spin ache , sweet potatoes and hazelnuts. These will flush out the toxins out of your skin but also prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Since hazelnuts are not only great for your skin but hair too as they contain biotin and you’re a bit of Nutella lover like ourselves try making your own Nutella by simply blending hazelnuts, coconut oil and coca butter for a great healthy nut spread.

Essential Fatty acids which are found in omge 3 and fish supplements as well as actual fish such as salmon have a huge effect on not only your skin but hair too , so it’s a double win. Include these in your diet instead of the processed fats to improve your health and skin condition.

Sunscreen yes I know this is something you probably heard so many times before but wearing a sunscreen everyday is the easiest way too look younger in the long term. Up to 90% of wrinkles are the cause of sun exposure, that applies not only in the summer but all year round ladies.

A simple and pretty obvious step is simply cleaning your make up brushes on regular basis, there is a lot of bacteria that can get trapped if you do not wash them on regular basis which will be applied on to your skin resulting in acne and blocked pores.

Last and a pretty crucial step is to get some sleep as that is when your skin cells regenerate and reproduce. Apply a face oil each night to speed the healing and repairing process of your skin whilst you sleep and you will have the glow each morning. You can apply something as simple as coconut or almond oil or a regenerating serum both will work wonders.

What are your glowing skin tips?

New On the High Street

H&M Metalic Top  £24.99

TOPSHOP Pastel Pink Jeans £38.00

FOEVER 21 NEON SKIRT £4.75

PRIMARK WEDGES £20.00

MISS SELFRIDGE FUSCHIA PINK BAG £29.00

This weekend I went back home to London and of course decided to do some damage to my bank balance, having said that I found some amazing bargains on the high street. The items seen on the image above are items I picked during my shopping trip in London. Metalics are in right now and I love the H&M bronzed metallic top which I picked up , it will be perfect for a casual look with jeans or a skirt/shorts for a night out. Next I picked up a pair of pastel jeans which I think are gorgeous and will be perfect for this spring and summer season. Bright colours are great for summer and look fab with a tan so when I saw this forever 21 bright neon skirt for under £5 I simply had to have it its going to look fab with a cropped top and some sandals or heels for a night out. The bright fuchsia pink bag is also an absolute bargain from Miss Selfridge and is going to be a great statement piece to complete an outfit, it is big enough to fit all you need for your day but not oversized which I love. Lastly of course I could not resist buying a new pair of shoes, especially since monochrome has been one of my favourite trends for a while these black and white wedges I picked up from Primark, yep you heard that right at £20!! I fell in love from the moment I saw them . They will look fab with a pair of jeans or a dress.  With the new spring collections arriving in stores at the moment there is so much to choose from to updated your summer/spring wardrobe and add a few statement pieces to keep you on trend this upcoming season. Which trends have you bee loving lately?

Fake Bake The Face Launch

Personally I love having a bronzed glow , however we all know tanning is not the best for our skin and it is important to use a sunscreen on daily basis. I am a regular user of fake tan and I think if its applied the right way it can look very natural and be a great alternative to a sun tan. Fake bake have recently launched a new product which is multi tasking fake tanner known as a DD cream which stands for Dynamic Duo. It promises to stimulate skin cells to produce collagen whilst hydrating your skin and helping to reduced the appearance of wrinkles whilst also leaving you with a gorgeous sun kissed glow.  

The concept of the Dynamic Duo is the newest form of skin care.  Fake bake have been known for the great fake tanning products for a while now , they leave you with a natural looking tan, this time they have improved the product giving it extra benefits. 

The product smells amazing, it smells like cacao very chocolatey so if you dislike the smell of your typical fake tanner this will not be an issue for you with this cream. I have been using it for over a week now and so far I am loving it, I apply it mixed with my night cream and find that I wake up with a subtle yet bronzed skin which I love. I have not found it to be streaky or orange looking however make sure you blend it in as soon as its applied to your skin and don't dot it around before hand as I found that stained the areas where it was dotted a little darker , so I would blend it in as soon as its in contact with your skin. 

As to the anti ageing benefit side of the product since I am pretty young and have only used it for a week I can not tell you as to how effective it is however having said that the product is very hydrating and leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft without an oily residue. 

This product will be launching exclusively to M&S on the 31st of March and retailing at £22.00 which I personally think is a great price considering your getting a fake tanning and anti ageing product all in one bottle.

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LDN Muscle Bikini Guide Review

Fitness has been an interest of mine for over two years now, it all started off when I discovered Pop Pilates by Cassey Holmes who got me interested in the world of fitness. With summer just around the corner we are keen to get our bodies ready for summer.  I was recently contacted about the LDN Muscle Bikini Body Guide and thought it was a great way to get my bikini bod ready and get myself motivated whilst following a guide to help me achieve the best results possible. I wasn't really sure what to expect when I received this but after I read it I was very pleasantly surprised at how informative yet not overwhelming the guide was. 

LDN Muscle is a London Based team which consist of four brothers, who have developed a range of guides in order to help people transform their bodies and achieve the body they always wanted. They have over 20 years of experience in weight training together with a huge community which supports them. The bikini Guide is focused mainly around a food diet plan which  the boys believe plays a crucial part in achieving your desired bikini body. What I found very useful in the guide is that every step is described in full detail and provides you with information not only on what to eat but they also talk about supplements which can be beneficial however are not essential and of course the main part training. The training part of the guide is once again described in full detail along with images to help you understand how each exercise should be done , how many reps you need to do etc this will help you achieve the best results as you will be performing all the moves right with this photographed guide.

LDN Muscle training includes. resistance training , Cardio and low intensity training. The mixture of the different exercises will help you achieve your best results quicker and more effectively. Since there is so much advice out there and some pretty controversial articles about what is right and wrong in the fitness world it can be difficult to know what to do, what we need to remember is that we are a all different and what one may need to achieve their desirable results might be completely different to you, this is what makes the bikini guide different it works around you and your body shape and needs in order to make it easier for you to understand what you need to do to get your body in its best shape. 

Having a structured plan I found helps you stay on track but also motivates you to keep going. I have been trying to follow the guide as much as possible, of course don't be discouraged if you are unable to follow it exactly or have a day where you can't follow it , just keep going and try your best. I have yet to continue working on my fitness and body to get it summer ready but I am  definitely pleased with the results so far and will be continuing working out and sticking to healthy plan as part of my healthy lifestyle and bikini body journey. If you are someone who struggles with what to do fitness wise and needs simple yet effective and informative advice I would recommend this guide for sure. 

LDN MUSCLE BIKINI GUIDE £29.99 

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Spring Outfit Idea

With the weather getting warmer and spring being just around the corner we are starting to wear brighter colours and the cropped tops are once again making an appearance in the fashion world. I put together this outfit which can easily be dressed down for a casual look buy swapping the heels to converses and a jacket or kept like that and accessorised for a night out. The outfit itself is pretty simple, I paired navy blue disco pants with a Topshop cropped top and some New Look Boots. All the colours compliment each other very well overall  I am very pleased with the outcome of this outfit.

What are you wearing this spring?

Dare to Wear: Look Amazing with these 3 Chic Glasses

There was a time when wearing glasses was a burden, and people had to search high and low for something that’s the least bit stylish in addition to being comfortable. But these days, wearing glasses couldn’t be easier. There are so many gorgeous frames out these, for every face and every style! Plus the materials they’re made of are lighter than ever, and so comfortable to wear. The only issue is that you probably won’t be able to make up your mind! Here are some of our favorite frames of the season, as well as fashionable ways to wear them:

Boticca earrings | Vogue eyeglasses | Mary Katrantzou shoes | Needle & Thread dress | Dorothy Perkins trench coat

If you’re looking for date night inspiration, this look is for you! Pick a romantic, pastel dress with eyelet fabric for the occasion, and pair it with even more romantic floral print pumps. The look on its own is already pretty cute, but it gets even better when you add long, red earrings that make your eyes pop, your favorite style of glasses, and a classic trench coat to keep you warm when he walks you home. Unless, of course, you want him to offer you his coat…

J. Crew skirt | Prada eyeglasses | Moto chambray | Kate Spade New York necklace | Schutz Libertine pumps

This is the perfect way to mix up your work wardrobe. You still have all the basic office pieces - pencil skirt, button down, stilettos - but with a twist! The printed skirt from J. Crew is perfectly trendy, and it contrasts nicely with the chambray shirt. The unexpected white accessories - the statement necklace and cat eye glasses - are as stylish as they are appropriate. Finally, a good pair of pumps will show you mean business.

Calvin Rucker jeans | Ray Ban eyeglasses | J Crew tank | Topshop cardigan | Gap flats

For the weekend, we usually like to wear something more comfortable. Flats are in order - but make them cute by choosing a polka dot or floral print, and trendy by picking a pointy toe rather than a rounded one. Keep your look basic - boyfriend jeans, a crepe tank top, a slouchy cardigan and geek chic glasses - but add a pop of neon if you want to stand out.

Author bio:

Daria is a fashion blogger and vintage eyewear enthusiast. She writes for Celebrity Sunglasses Watcher, following the most interesting trends in celebrity eyewear.