My Favourite Fashion Must Haves

Hello Darlings

 

I hope everyone is well no matter where you are in this world. At the moment it is Winter and all I can say is that I am suffering. Winter has always been my least favourite season but just a few more months to get through and summer will be here.

Anyway I have never written a fashion post so I wanted to share with you some of my favourite pieces that I always make sure I have in my closet or with me wherever I go.

 

 

1. A Leather Jacket:

I absolutely love Leather Jackets. Personally I think they are so elegant, classy and timeless. You cannot go wrong when you add a leather jacket to almost any outfit you have put together. If you buy a good quality Leather Jacket they can last years without looking like they have been worn at all. It all depends on how you take care of them. If you are unable to afford the original there is nothing wrong with buying a knock off Leather jacket that looks just as good as an original one would.



 2. Plain Black Leggings:
A pair of black leggings has the ability to make you look absolutely stunning. The best thing about black leggings is that they can be paired with almost anything without it looking odd or out of place. One pair of leggings can be dressed up with a Leather jacket and pair of heels or it can be dressed down with a plain T-Shirt and pumps. They are so versatile

3. Plain Black Skinny Jeans:
There is nothing like a plain pair of black skinny Jeans. High waist or low rise but having a pair of plain black skinny jeans is a must in every closet. Just like leggings black jeans are so versatile. I love the way a decent pair of black jeans can fit the body. It can compliment your curves in the right way. Honestly there is nothing sexier than the way a girl looks in a pair of tight black skinny Jeans.

4. Plain Black Heels:
Always and I mean always make sure that you have at least one plain black pair of heels. A plain black pair of heels can be worn to an interview because we all know its never good to be two flashy with your clothes when you for an interview or they can be dressed up for a night out with the girls. When in doubt choose your plain black heels. You can never go wrong.

5. Gold Chain:
The moment you hear gold chain many people start to cringe but finding an elegant and classy gold chain could be the ultimate fashion accessory. Pairing a gold chain with a pair of black jeans and a stunning top can just make the whole outfit. An outfit is never complete without accessories.

6. Long sling Bag:
A long Sling bag is a must. Yes we all love our big bags because they can practically carry everything and anything and you never run out of space but sometimes your going out and you don't want to carry anything heavy. This is where the sling bag comes in handy. Its always big enough to carry the essentials like your purse, lip ice/Lip stick, sunnies, gum and a few extras, and if you think about it sometimes that's all us ladies really need sometimes.  Invest in a decent Long sling bag. You wont regret it.

7. Sunglasses:
I never leave my house without my sun glasses. Let it be winter or summer no matter what, my sun glasses will be in my hand bag. yes there has been the occasional time that I have left them at home and I felt like a part of me was missing but majority of the time they are with me. A stunning pair of sunglasses can make you look stunning and fashionable no matter what you wearing. Just one thing ladies please make sure you get sun glasses that actually fit your face and suit you. There is honestly nothing worse that wearing a pair of sunglasses that don't suit you.

8. Plain Jersey:
ladies invest in a plain black jersey. We all have those days where we really don't feel like dressing up but you also don't want to look like a complete slob when running to the shop or the mall and this is where a plain black jersey can never go wrong. Put on your plain Jersey with either your leggings or Jeans, hair up and your ready to go while still looking like you actually put thought into your outfit. You never know who you going to run into.

Ladies these are just a few of my favourite fashion must haves that I feel I always need. Yes I know there is a lot of black but personally I like black. its so easy to work with, pair with and it goes with absolutely everything and anything. I will be posting more about my favourite fashion pieces.

 

Stay Beautiful & Be Beautiful

Love & Hugs

XOXO

 

 







A little inspiration can go along way.

Hello lovelies.

 

When I first started my blog I planned on just sticking to Health & Beauty but as time went on I decided to incorporate some inspirational posts and pictures in it as well. I have been blogging for about a year now and during this time I have seen so many people that just have such negative out looks on life. In all honestly I was like that at one stage as well. I think we all go through a rough patch some time in our lives and sometimes reading one picture with inspirational words or reading about how someone over came a struggle can actually give someone hope and make them feel less alone.

 

So if you feel like being inspiring here are just a few simple ways to inspire other and help others feel better.

 

1.Be a good example: People tend to watch what you doing more than they listen to what you say so be someone worth watching and eliminating.

 

2. Care about others: Take a genuine interest in people. People don't care about how much you know until they know you actually genuinely care about them and how they are feeling. be someone they can confide in.

 

3. Be encouraging: Everyone needs a bit of encouragement from time to time. When you support them and encourage them it helps them to see the best within themselves.

 

4. Surround yourself with things that inspire you like people, books or environments. If you stay inspired this will help you to carry on inspiring others.

 

5. Be Vulnerable: Always be willing to share your failures and successes. This will make it easier for others to relate to you. They will realise they are not the only ones who are going through the same challenges and that they can over come it.

 

6. Be a good communicator: Watch how you speak to people and watch what you say. being able to communicate properly will help you inspire people more and they will find you easy to approach and talk to.

 

Tell Stories: Share you personal life stories with other. People find it easier to open up to others that are willing to open up to them. It puts people at ease and they will fell more comfortable talking to you and they will trust you more.

 

I find it so much more rewarding when you help others. Even when its something so tiny, its huge for them. We all need to inspire and encourage one other instead of us bashing and bring one another down. I see so much of that and it is honestly heart breaking. Why would we want to hurt one another.

 

Some Inspiring quotes:

Have a Beautiful day where ever you are.

Love & Hugs



 

Face Oils

Hello Beauties :)

 

I hope everyone is doing well. I was recently in the pharmacy and I came across Face Oils. Now I have to admit that I have always been kind of sceptical about using facial oils because I already have oily skin and the last thing I want is excess oil on my skin that will cause breakouts but ever since using facial oils my skin has done the complete opposite. Its basically flourished.

 

 I have gone from breaking out regularly to hardly breaking out at all. I had quit a few blemishes on my face that where so dark and noticeable that I was always embarrassed to leave the house without makeup but it seems that the facial oil has helped the blemishes fade. My skin feels a lot smoother and hydrated and this is all from using Facial Oils.

 

People that have Oily skin should actually embrace face oils more because when the skin is stripped of oil or is not properly replenished with natural oils it continues to produce more oil so the best way to restore balance to oily skin is to use lightweight face oils that contain organic plant oils. By doing this the glands can slow down natural oil production because the skin is being replenished with natural oils that it needs to stay healthy and clear.

 

We not realise how crucial and essential fatty acids are in maintaining the hydration and nourishment of our skin and since our body cannot make them itself it is important that we get it from outside sources like facial oils.

 

The best time to apply facial oils is after the skin has been freshly washed or splashed with water. Once the facial oil has been applied it will hold the extra water on the skin and help the skin replenish itself.

 

The facial oils that I love the most are Argon Oil, Avocado Oil, camellia Oils. Remember that higher prices oils are less refined, processed and they are purer. Less expensive oils have additives and bleaching processes. So less processed means better quality and higher prices.

 

Me and my Momapoo in bed after applying out facial oils

Blemishes are less visible and acne breakout is less

Have a beautiful day lovelies.

Xoxo



Benefits of Change!

Hello My Lovelies. 

Change is the best word to describe my life in the past few months. From bad changes to even good changes its always scary. Change shakes up your life, it removes you from your comfort zone and makes us explore undiscovered territory. Some of us jump into it and we are ready to take on any challenge that change brings or some of us freeze up because we are too afraid of leaving our comfort zones. Some of the changes I welcomed with open arms but other changes where a lot harder to grasp or make sense of.

So many of us are going through changes, such as new environment, new job, end of relationship or the end of a situation that we where so familiar with. When change is positive, of course we are excited for the opportunities but when change pulls at out feelings and emotions it seems easier to just get into bed and not think about it. 

Change is not there to break us and bring us down, ultimately change is there to build us up, make us stronger and push us closer to where we are actually meant to be. Change allows growth within ourselves and allows us to experience things we would never have normally made an effort to experience For those of you like myself that are scared of change but constantly seeking something better, new and exciting, this will be helpful:

1. Personal growth: When things change you grow and learn new things. you discover new things about your life. You learn life lessons from change that build you up and make you stronger. 

2. Improvements: we all have things in our life that we would like to improve. we also know that nothing will improve by itself. We need to do things differently to make things happen. Without change there would be no improvement.

3. Life Values: Change makes us re-evaluate our lives and it makes us look at certain things differently. Sometimes we realize we need to make certain changes or sometimes change makes us reinforce out life values. It all depends on the change. 

4. Strength: Change isn't  always pleasant. Overcoming the tough changes in our lives makes us stronger.

5. Progress: Change triggers progress. This move forward with change. Different opportunities arise with change. 

6. Opportunities: We never know what new opportunities will happen with change. Change brings new choices and happiness. Change opens doors when the old ones close. 

Remember everything happens for a reason. In every situation there is an opportunity for growth and experience. Keep an open mind about change and when it happens go for it regardless of how scared you are. 

Have a Beautiful week lovelies & I hope you enjoyed this post. 

Love & Hugs

xoxo

How to take care of your Makeup Brushes.

Good Afternoon lovelies :)

It has been absolutely freezing in Cape Town but I am loving this weather after a hot hot summer. I recently bought a 24 piece MAC brush set and I wanted to share with you how to take proper care of your brushes after you have used them. Makeup brushes are so important and I honestly don't know what I would do without them so here's how you can take care of them and make them last as long as possible.

1. Clean your brushes frequently to avoid bacteria: Washing your brushes often keeps them in better shape and makes them last longer. Brushes used with creams need to be washed shortly after use. If you leave it longer than a couple days it can be a pain to wash out when you finally do.

2. Stand your brushes upright or lay them flat: After you have washed your brushes it is best to lay them flat because this helps them retain there shape. Make sure that when they are drying you keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent breakage and fading.

3.Always reshape your brushes after you have washed them: Your brushes will dry to the shape they are left at wet. So you will want to shape them into the shape you expect while they are wet or damp.

4. Never blow dry or use direct sunlight to dry your brushes: This can cause permanent damage to your brushes which is what we don't want. If you don't have time then rather go for an alcohol based Brush cleaner because they have a much faster drying time compared to shampooing with water.

Brush Sets are so expensive its vitally important to take good care of the one you have so you don't end up buying a new one.

Have a Beautiful Tuesday afternoon Ladies
Xoxo

10 Beauty Tips and Tricks :)

Good Afternoon Lovelies :)

It has been a while since I have posted but I have 10 Beauty Tips and Tricks for you. These are the tips that I absolutely live and swear by. I am always looking for new and better beauty tips to live by and these are the few that I have really been sticking to lately.

Lets get started: 

1. If you have greasy hair like me then avoid directly conditioning the roots and condition from the eat down. This will help keep your hair looking clean, sleek and Smooth.

2. If you are going to be out all day and you are worrying about keeping the volume in your hair then avoid running your fingers through your hair. the oil from your hands can weight down your hair which will leave it looking flat and greasy at the end of the day.

3. If you don't have nail polish removed and you really need to remove old nail polish then apply clear nail polish over and wipe off. This will remove old nail polish.

4. Make sure that you change your Beauty routine from spring to summer months. Your skin needs less coverage during spring so switch form the heavy products to the lighter ones.

5. If you are planning on having a late night out and you want your eye shadow to stay on all night use concealer as a base on your eyelids. This will help the shadow stick for longer.

6. If you straighten your hair with a flat iron like I do, cause less heat damage by letting your hair air-dry before straightening. The less heat, the better.

7. If you have chipped nail polish and you are in a rush then add glitter on top to disguise the look of chipping.

8. Always hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags.

9. If you find you are too tired to wash off your make up make sure that you always keep makeup removing wipes at your night stand to prevent breakouts in the morning.

10. The best time to apply creams is after the shower because the skin has been de-oiled.

I hope you are all having a beautiful day no matter where you are and stay Beautiful

Love and Hugs

XoXo

Health: Benefits of Sweet Potatoe

Good Afternoon Lovelies

It has been ages since I have posted but I have been extremely busy. I will make sure I post at least twice a week. Anyway as you all know from my "New Years Resolutions" post I have decided to become more healthy. I did a whole bunch of research on different types of food and the healthier options.

I stopped eating normal potatoes and switched over to Sweet Potatoes. Did you know that normal potatoes contain 400 - 500 calories in one potatoes whereas a Sweet potatoe only has 100 - 112 calories in one potatoe. 

Here are more benefits of Sweet Potato:

1. They Contain Vitamin D. This is very important for the boosting of your immune system and your over all health throughout the year. Vitamin D plays a big role in your energy levels, moods,helps builds healthy bones,nerves,skin and teeth and it supports the thyroid gland.

2. Sweet Potatoes contain Iron which helps aid in giving us energy but iron also plays other rolls in our body, including the production of White and Red blood cells, resistance to stress and the metabolizing of protein in your body.

3. Sweet Potatoes are a good source of magnesium which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral.

4. Sweet Potatoes are naturally sweet tasting but there natural sugars are slowly released into the blood stream, which helps ensure that you have a balanced and regular source of energy.

5. They are high in potassium which helps regulate your heartbeat and nerve signals. Potassium also helps with relaxing muscle contractions, reduces swelling and protecting and controlling the activity of your kidneys.

There are just a few benefits of sweet potatoes and how they help regulate your bodily functions. I eat a sweet potatoe 3 times a day with each meal and I hardly ever have cravings for chocolate or sweets because of the natural sweet taste of the potatoe.

This is just one of the healthier foods that I love. I will be doing more blog posts on many more.
Enjoy and thanks for reading
XOXO