Six Gorgeous Shades Of Red Lippy :)

We all love our  lippy and how often do we find our lips drying out . Yes lipsticks gives our lips colour and brightens our face but it also protects our lips , gives it moisture and makes us look gorgeous as well .
Red lipstick is definitely a statement wear . If you are looking to turn heads , look sexy and youthful , then red lipstick is the choice for you . I have selected six different shades of red from different brands for you . They go with most skin tones and would suit almost everyone . If you have never tried red lipstick , you should . I have listed the prices and the brands along with where , they are available online or the high street . Happy shopping . I love red lipstick , it cheers me up , makes me want to smile more and I get lots of compliments , when I am sporting red lips .Try it  , it also gives the appearance of having fuller lips , which is so fashionable right now . No need for silicon :)

1. Nyx Cosmetics Simply Red Lip Cream / 11 Pounds / Nelly.com
2. Lord & Berry Vogue Matte Lipstick - Red / 25 Dollars / Beautybar.com
3. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick / 15 Pounds / Veryexclusive.co.uk
4. Honeybee Gardens Truly Natural Queen Bee Red Lipstick / 13 Dollars / Lulus.com
5. Lips in Temptation / 12 Dollars / Topshop.com
6. Maybeline Lipstick / 6.99 Pounds / ASOS.com

Gorgeous Handbags , Tan & Tassels :)

Every girl needs a new handbag . If we all could ( Yes , me as well ) I swear I would have a new bag every month , but since I'm not a rich girl , I make do with two new bags a year and when it's my birthday that's  a request to all my friends , a nice bag would make me happy ;) . 

Now I can put together my favourite handbags each month for you all to see and everyone who can afford to buy handbags , could perhaps get inspired with my selection for this month .

Tan and Tassels are right on trend this summer so these are very in and fashionable .

If you thought an animal handbag is just for kids , check out number four it's uber fashionable and trendy , and will make you stand out amongst the crowd . Shop online for it at modcloth.com

These bags are available online to buy . I have listed the prices and the online shops . Indulge yourself if you can afford it . We only live once and we have the right to feel happy sometimes :)

Have an awesome day and keep smiling .

1. Stone Snakeskin Texture Panel Push Lock Satchel / 20 Pounds / Newlook.com

2. Select Vegan Punched Pushlock Satchel / 30 Pounds / Fashion-conscience.com

3. Suede Fringe Satchel bag / 27 Pounds / Topshop.com

4. Quirky Critter-cal Mass bag / 40 Dollars / Modcloth.com

Ten Reasons Why Cucumbers Are Good For You :)

Ten wonderful reasons why Cucumbers are great for your health . We all see cucumbers as a boring vegetable , but it has surprisingly wonderful health benefits for us . So before you leave a supermarket next time make sure you have at least three cucumbers in your basket for your family and yourself .
Here goes the reasons :
1. They are packed full of vitamins . Cucumbers are essentially full of of vitamins A and B which give you lots of energy and keep your hair and nails healthy and then the Vitamin C , which supports your immune system .

2. The Minerals found in Cucumbers , which include magnesium , potassium and silicon are particularly good for your skin , which is why cucumbers feature so heavily in spa treatments .

3. They aid in weight loss . Due to their high water content , cucumbers are great for weight loss , because they fill you up without adding on the pounds . Use it for snacking with a low calorie dip humous throughout the day and watch the pounds fall .

4. They refresh your eyes . If your eyes are puffy after a bad night's sleep or a late night out , applying slices of cucumber for a few minutes over your eyes will reduce swelling thanks to it's anti-inflammatory properties .

5. They can fight Cancer .Cucumbers contain the lignans secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol. These are associated with the reduced risk of cancers including breast, ovarian, prostate and uterine cancer.

6. Cucumbers help to control Diabetes and Cholesterol . Cucumbers contain a hormone that is important to the pancreas for producing insulin, making them highly beneficial for people with diabetes. Research has also found that cucumbers contain a compound called sterols that can help to lower cholesterol.

7. They help keep your teeth healthy . The high water content in cucumbers help to keep your mouth hydrated and washes away the bacteria associated with plaque and gum diseases .

8. They are great for your hair and nails . If you want strong healthy nails and beautiful hair , make sure your eating lots of cucumbers . They are full of sulphur and silica which stimulates growth . 

9. Cucumbers can neutralize a hangover . If you have had one too many , eat a few cucumber slices before you go to bed . They contain enough sugar , electrolytes , and B vitamins to replenish your body of nutrients and reduce the impact of a hangover .

10. They keep your kidneys healthy . Cucumbers lower the level of uric acid in your body , and the high water levels flush your body of toxins , helping to keep your kidneys healthy and infections at bay .

Hope you enjoy eating cucumbers and make it a part of your healthy eating habits . Keep smiling and hope the world will get better soon .

Love & Peace 

Anxiety & Depression ?? We All Know Those Two Chums ;)

Today , I want to write about two states of mind Anxiety and Depression . At some point in our life everybody is going to  be struck  down by these two clouds which weigh more than an elephant and it isn't easy to shrug them off . People might say just get over it , get on with your life be happy . Yes easy to say it , but if it's affecting you , it's a long road to walk to get rid of these two tragic afflictions .
The main reason so many of us suffer from depression and anxiety  , is this modern way of life , the social media culture , the wealth which we don't see , the poverty affecting millions in rich countries , homelessness ,bad governments,  manufactured wars in this day and age the 21st Century . Is this really necessary ? The list goes  on ..  Yes we are basically unhappy with life which leads to stress , anxiety and depression .  Nobody is happy even the wealthy , want to acquire more wealth , whatever for ? They should be donating it all to the poor , "redistribution " of wealth . Sometimes I wish ,  I was not born during  this era  ,  it's a cut- throat society . I just read more than a million young women are not going for their smear tests . It was written they apparently feel it won't happen to them . I have never been for one and never will go for one .  Not because I feel it  won't happen to me but for the simple reason that life is so hard , you meet obstacles in every shape and form , that I will take whatever comes and if it does it does . Maybe it's time  to go and move on .  Not like life is so easy I want to live forever ! That , I suppose is everyone's attitude , at least if you are not wealthy , lol ..if you are , than I suppose you want to be around , to hang on to those millions ;)
I watch a programme on telly where people give up their  fancy life  , and go live in some remote place , living a basic existence in mountain regions, in the outback , the jungle living off the earth and not having luxury's a simple life . Maybe that's too extreme for me. But yes I would rather have a life,  the way it was when I was growing up , without seeing all this wealth that few people have ,  and these bills pilled up , on us  which no one can afford , private energy firms over charging us . we need warmth , but we cannot afford it . This world is sad and no one  is standing up for the common man .  Yet we all need to go get our health checked so we can live forever .. sounds ludicrous , and yes it gives me anxiety and depression . I wish everyone could live happily without problems , yes no one would suffer from anxiety and depression .
One way loads of people cope , they don't bother about what's going on , ignore all depressing stuff ,bills , unjust people , poverty around them , joblessness , ruthless governments etc and live by the rule  "tomorrow will take care of it's self " . It's the best way to cope  and Worrying never solved any problems so don't  give a shit about any of it . Do what makes you happy  and live your life to the fullest .  If giving up everything and taking off to the wild and living happily is what you want , go after your dreams . You have one life do what makes you happiest . I certainly do that .
So keep smiling and don't let  anything get you down . Life is hard , and no one is going to make it easier for you . But you can always hope for humanity to have compassion and do the right thing and work towards making  it easier so people don't have to stress and they are allowed to work hard on their goals and prove  the can accomplish what they want to achieve . Nobody wants to be a useless waste of space ,  give them the opportunity to allow them to grow and flourish . There is a God and the world will get better ..one day :)

Love & Peace !

Delicious Pasta With Lentils , Bacon And Courgette !!

We all love Pasta , it's hearty and it fills us up . We could always substitute the sandwich at lunch time and take  in a lunch box of pasta . No need to drop into McDonalds and buy yourself the Happy Meal if you are on a budget ;) Yes I have seen  lots of adults short on cash buying themselves the happy meal :)
Pasta could get really boring if you just buy a bottle of tomato sauce and add it to your pasta . I'm going to give you a recipe of some delicious Pasta made with Lentils ,  Bacon and Courgette . Mouth watering and very healthy .

Ingredients

Packet of Pasta ( penne )
one onion
3 cloves of garlic
2 tomatoes
bunch of parsley
one chilli pepper or more if you want it spicy
A can of lentils
chopped up bacon
One Courgette cut up
Mozzarella cheese

Chop up your onions and garlic  fry them then add your can of lentils , but make sure you have drained the lentils first .  Warm it up for a couple of minutes before adding the chilli pepper and the tomatoes let it all soften up . Have your pasta ready so you can add it to the lentils now . Meanwhile  fry your bacon and diced courgette . Add that to the pasta and lentils . Last  of all drop in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste . You could add a squeeze of lemon juice , because I find lemon juice always enhances the  food . Mozzarella cheese over the top adds alot of flavour as well , if you love cheese and prefer pasta with it . It's optional !
Now it's ready to eat . Simple and easy to make and delicious. Enjoy :)

Three Classic Dresses To Make You Feel Sexy And Feminine !!

Pretty Dresses always make the wearer feel sophisticated , savvy , sexy and yes girly ! I grew up only wearing dresses all the time , my first pair of jeans was brought when I was 15 years old . So I love dresses very much and it always gives me a cool comfortable yet feminine feeling .
 I have chosen three gorgeous dresses which would make you feel like a sophisticated

feminine princess .
They are all classic looking dresses with a white background . These pretty dresses can be worn for a date , a summer wedding or just a nice day out shopping .Hope you all love them as much as I do .
Here are the online shops where you could get yourself these beautiful dresses and accessories . Have fun shopping .

1. Jane Norman Off The Shoulder Dress / 18 Pounds / Janenorman.co.uk
Panacea Feather-Fringe Hoop Earrings / 9 Dollars / Lastcall.com
NARS Bette Audacious Lipstick / 32 Dollars / Narscosmetic.com
Brandi Glitter Platforms / 28 Pounds / Publicdesire.co.uk
2. Boohoo Claudia Monochrome dress / 13 Pounds / Boohoo.com
Forever 21 Wool Fedora / 15 Dollars / Forever21.com
Madden Girl Pump Shoes / 30 Dollars / Nordstromrack.com
3. Short Sleeve A-Line Dress / 15 Dollars / Modcloth.com
Primadonna Ankle Boots / 41 Dollars / Yoox.com
Humble Chic Leaf Earrings / 24 Dollars / Humblechic.com

Garbage ?? It's A Dump !!

How important is it to live in a clean healthy environment ? Very , is  the answer ! Of course when you live in the West and in a First World Country ( Rich , Prosperous Nation ) that should not be an issue , full stop  !! Especially as there is a huge hefty bill that people have to pay every month to the council of the city they live in to help maintain the area . Keep it clean , the roads etc . It's a fee of 130 pounds for the poorest ones , in small dwellings and the bill goes up depending on the size of your house !
However , the garbage here is almost never removed . It's an ongoing problem all year with everyone complaining but nothing much is done !
It causes such a stink as you pass by , it's summer so rotting garbage smells even more  as the wind wafts the smell through your open windows . It's a health hazard and don't talk about the mice , the flies and everything else buzzing around . It's shameful that no one at the Council is concerned , in keeping the area clean , and emptying the containers out every week like they should .
It disgusts me that even though England is supposed to be a rich Country , there is so much Dirt , poverty and sadness here . The once great Nation is so substandard . Being Half British , and loving England so much it makes me very sad . My children love it here , they love going to school here have made so many friends and are doing brilliantly in school  , it's a shame they also see this disgusting part of Britain . Where money matters , and people in government positions have no sympathy , people getting sanctioned , food banks , unemployment and poverty . Sad indeed to be in the 21st Century and in a first world country and witness all this . What is becoming of this world ? what kind of place are we passing on to our children .
I am deeply committed to making change , inspiring people to  do better , be positive and make a difference . Giving back to the community . My blogs try to help people see how things are , from an ordinary persons point of view and try and inspire change and bring purpose to the world and spread hope and encouragement . Maybe this will get the garbage cleaned up sooner or it will be taken with a pinch of salt and the blog will be forgotten and places will continue to have large dumps of refuse lying all over and dirt spreads diseases . Yes which everyone is so afraid off ,  to be "SICK " because , they all want to live forever !
Okay don't be too glum reading this blog ... Cheer UP it's okay , keep smiling tomorrow will be better .. I am always the OPTIMIST !
Ta da ... Love & Peace .. love you all . Thanks for reading this . Add me to your circle , so you never miss my latest blogs .. Have an awesome day xx

Weekend Look , Lace Dress Very Summery :)

Looking for a gorgeous dress to wear at the weekend ? Look No further ..here is a pretty lace dress with fancy shoes ( White High Heel sandal ) and accessories . Hanging gold earrings . These are also available in Primark  ,similar design !
In summer white keeps you cool in the hot sun , so a printed floral dress  or a dress with  a nice pattern ( birds , insects etc ) on a white background is chic and very  stylish for this summer . A poncho to throw over is stylish in case you don't like to show your arms . It's a nice subtle cover up :)

Here are all the details where you can shop for this same look !

Yumi Bird Lace Dress / 23 Pounds / Houseoffraser.co.uk
Poncho / 20 Pounds / Hm.com
High Heel Sandal / 22 Pounds / Nelly.com
Alexia Crawford Gold Earrings / 11 Dollars / C21stores.com
Silver Engraved Three Joint Bracelet / 5.99 Pounds / Newlook.com

Beautiful Nashville .. The Best Places To Eat Out , And Enjoy The Live Music :)

From delicious food joints in London yesterday covered in my blog we go across the pond today to Nashville in the USA .. It is the place to visit if you are a Country music fan like me , you love rugged guys in jeans & checked shirts and you like the laid back friendliness of these folks !
I'm going to list a couple of great places to  eat out at , enjoy their live music and maybe even hear one of the world's next big country music talent who work these bars and restaurants everyday ! So here goes on my list . Enjoy visiting Nashville and def. don't miss out on the great food they serve up !

"Benchmark " Live music and Sports Bar and Grill . It's Downtown - Second Avenue !
This live music and sports venue , offers a wide variety of spirits , domestic and imported beers . They also have an upscale menu of food and appetizers , which is sure to satisfy your appetite !

"BlueBird Cafe " is located in  Green Hills >
The Bluebird Cafe is Nashville's best loved live music venue featuring up and coming as well as hit song writers .  They have a listening room , where the music is the most important thing . Don't forget their food is pretty amazing too !

"Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar " this is located Downtown- Printers Alley .
This hot spot is legendary for it's great live music and everyday for it's Happy Hour & evening ! Great food , great drinks and a great experience . You also get a FREE drink and a FREE appetizer at this Bar ! Enjoy xx

"Party Fowl " in The Gulch area ..
They specialize in Nashville's "hot " Southern fried chicken , but they offer a much broader menu with local brew , craft cocktails and a wine list . They are located on the corner of 8 th Avenue South and Division in the East Gulch District and offer live music all the time !

" Scoreboard "in Opryland -- Music Valley .
This place has been featured on  the FoodNetwork for having the best ribs and hot chicken . Scoreboard also features live music and special events throughout the year !

" The Row " in  the West End / Vanderbilt / Midtown area .
It has a rustic ambiance , live music , outdoor patio , free parking and is in close proximity to Downtown Nashville , it  makes The Row the perfect place to dine and relax !

" Paradise Park " Downtown -- Broadway  ( 615 251-1515 )
This is home to the 6 dollar pitcher of beer ( yum ) and one of the best burgers in town . Paradise has live music seven days a week . And a great place to chill and enjoy the atmosphere !

Hope you all enjoy visiting and sampling the food and the great ambiance of Nashville . Do share this post and add me to your circles so you never miss a new blog ! Have a wonderful day  and keep  smiliing . Love & Peace xx

Eating Out In London ? Some Great Places Cheap !!

Great places to eat out at  , normally leave you with an empty wallet and if you happen to be in London and wound up at some fancy place it would cost you alot of money . So if you were in London on Holiday from abroad or if you just lived somewhere else in Britain and was spending a few days there you would want to know a few places with great food and not too expensive .

All of these places I have put together cost 45 pounds or less for two people eating including drinks and service .
I will start with a very lovely place called "Jubo " in Old Street tucked in the corner of a Shore ditch bar this dinky pop up serves Korean Cuisine . Their KFC ( Korean Fried Chicken ) is sensational with steamed buns and piquant pickles and definitely worth an evening out . Meal for two with drinks and service is around 25 pounds .

 " Zeytoon " in Cricklewood has great value Afghan/Persian cooking served in a charming kitsch dining room . Two people eating with drinks and service is around 35 pounds .

"Koshari Street " is in Leicester Square . This mega tasty , mega cheap place is the closest thing in the West End to a free lunch . Meal for two with drinks and service is around 17 pounds . It serves Egyptian food . It's slightly reminiscent of a school canteen with a handful of seats along the wall . This is really a takeaway joint with salads , soups , freshly pressed juices traditional desserts and a healthy supply of the most delicious Middle Eastern Food .

" Rootdown " serves Modern European Cuisine and  is in Clapton . It's not really a vegetarian restaurant , but it's mission is to bring colourful veg to the plates of Clapton .So among the Beetroot tops and Broccoli , you will find braised pork and a variety of fish dishes . Every dish is reasonably priced and two people eating and having drinks with service for 45 pounds all included , is indeed a bargin . Definitely a place to visit and I love the atmosphere .

" Belgo Centraal " is a Belgian Resturant with a food Menu that ranges from rotisserie - roasted chicken to burgers , steak , short ribs of beef and crispy belly of pork . During July and Auguat they have the Lobster Festival with six lobster dishes to choose from daily . There are 52 different Belgian beers on offer and two of my favourite beers just happen to be Belgian , "Palm "and "Juplier "so you must try them when you are there . There are four Branches of Belgos in London with the Covent Garden branch 12,000 square feet between Shelton Street and Earlham Street , just down from Seven dials . This is definitely worth checking out !

Hope you enjoy eating out at these places if you happen to be London any time soon . Enjoy your day and keep smiling .

I shall be listing restaurants in cities from around the world in my blogs .  Add me to your circle so you never miss any of my posts .

Look Smart , Wear Red To Work !!

Monday , the start of the week and we all like to look smart and dress smart for work . So if you need some inspiration here is a work outfit and it's a red dress . Yes you can look savvy without looking like your out on a date , in red .
Dress like a business woman , blogger , writer , or an office worker , bank clerk whatever job you have , dressed in sharp red , it spells out efficiency :)

Here are details of all the outfits , where they are available , so you can

get yourself the same !
Have a fantastic day and keep smiling :)

Jane Normal Red Keyhole Dress / 25 Pounds / HouseofFraser.co.uk
Woman's High Heel Almonnd Toe Platforms / 8.74 Dollars / Amazon.com
OClock Watch Red / 30 Pounds / Ticwatches.co.uk
Lady Fox Strawberry earrings / 25 Aud / Theiconic.com.au
Dasein Square-Handle Emblem Tote / 39 Dollars / Overstock.com
Black Waterfall Jacket / 33 Dollars / Newlook.com

Small Talk ?? Weekend Thought !!

I hate small talk with friends . I would not say I have friends who are losers ! Every person has a gift , a purpose ,a talent and a reason for being alive . 
When I'm with people , I want to talk about atoms , death , aliens , sex , magic , intellect , the meaning of life , faraway galaxies , Doctor Who , music that makes you feel different , memories , the lies you've told , your flaws , your favourite scents , your childhood , what keeps you up at night ,your insecurities and fears .
 I like people with depth , those who speak with emotion from a twisted mind ! I don't want to be asked "what's up ?" Or every two days "how are you ? "
 I am great smile emoticon I "Live " in a cut-throat world , more money would make me happier and yes a Dining Table too, lol.. I am poor but rich in my heart ...
 Happy Weekend . 
Keep smiling .

 Love & Peace xx

Very Pretty Summer Shoes !

Summer Shoes .. Even though it's hot and we would rather just put on some comfy flip flops , it's always better to look smart be well dressed and that means making your feet look attractive too , and dress them in the best !
More often than not , when you see people we always look at them in their face , and then so as not be caught staring , we quickly look down to their feet and that's when , we see the shoes they are wearing ! If it's something we like , we look  again up into their face and maybe even give them  a little smile . So some nice shoes are the way to go , they make your outfits stand out even more !
Today as I finished dressing , I just couldn't find  a nice comfy shoe , seeing as I mostly own boots and wedges for the cold weather . I grabbed my jelly shoes and headed out .. once on my errands I didn't feel too attractive in them ,lol they are for comfort and I always need extra height and being Aries I love to draw glances and looks . So my Jelly shoes it will be no more , when I have to  work and run my business . Some eye catching shoes to be sorted , definitely !

Here are my lovely shoe choices , for your Summer :)

1. Shake Brielle Ankle Strap Wedge / 43 Dollars / Overstock.com

2. Navy Blue Peep Toe Clemence Wedges / 38 Dollars / Unique-vintage.com

3. Gladiator Sandals in White / 24.99 Dollars / Ippolitan.com

4. White Platform Boots / 47 Dollars / Nylon.com

5. Mint Strap Heels / 30 Dollars / Lulus.com

Hope you love the selection of shoes as much as I do ! Have an awesome day and keep smiling , love & peace xx

Great Places To Go Eat , If You Happen to be At That City !

Have you ever been somewhere new in the world and then thought I wish I knew , where I could go eat some great food ! We all need to  eat everyday and one meal a day might suit Jennifer Aniston but we all like at least two !!

I have put together a few really wholesome places with no fuss or frills and they serve some of the best food mouth watering , delicious and hearty ! Okay so each place is not in every city in the world but , I shall find more places , in blogs to come which you could jot down in your diary and make a point to try out their delicacies .

In New York City ( because my blogs are very popular in the USA , I had to put some great joints to  visit and eat at )  THE SMILE ,   this cafe is cosy has a shabby chic vibe . It's just dark enough to create an ambiance and has a fabulous  brunch menu .
Staying with New York , another great place is  SIGGY's GOOD FOOD , It serves healthy food the staff are very friendly and has a very chill atmosphere !
Still at New York the place to go eat and more the kind of food I find super delicious is KOI , this sushi restaurant in the Trump Soho has the most delicious double tuna roll . The sauteed green beans are divine and their "She's so LA "rolls have tiny gold flakes on the top and are so , so good !
The LEVAIN BAKERY , all the way on the upper east side makes the most delicious chocolate chip cookie and my favourite the walnut cookies .  Definitely worth taking a trip all the way there to eat their goodies !  My stomach's rumbling writing about all these awesome restaurants .

In Sydney Australia and London UK  both cities hosts" BILLS " the restaurant of Chef Bill Granger The food is delicious . The atmosphere is really rustic in London and very clean and beige in Sydney . It serves up some of the best comfort food ever and each restaurant has a good representation of the city .
Sticking with England the place I love to eat at if I have some extra money ( which is almost never ,lol ) is NANDO'S  the mango chicken wraps , the grilled corn ,  spicy chicken , halloumi cheese and the spicy rice is def. worth a try and continued visits !

Nashville has THE PANCAKE PANTRY , it has the best sweet potato pancakes . It's a Nashville staple and generally has a line stretching around the block in the quaint Hillsboro village .
ETCH in Nashville , serves the most delicious cobia spiced fish with fried beignets and their sides of truffle roasted cauliflower , creamy chickpeas and charred broccoli are perfect accompaniments .

Some places to remember if you are anywhere close to it when you are travelling . I shall in blogs to come let you know other great places to go eat and take in the ambiance !

Hope you enjoyed reading this and you have a great day ahead . Keep smiling , love & peace xx

Walker's New Flavour Poppadoms ...Delicious :)

Happy Monday !! Yes the start of a new week and everything to do all over again but when you get to try  out a new flavour of Crisps nobody would complain their week is boring !
I am not a lover of crisps and almost never eat them ( maybe that's why I'm so slim ,  lol )
But there is something I love to snack on and that would be poppadoms ! It is a big thing in India , served up with meals and I can't describe how yummy it is !
So when Walkers Crisps have brought out a new flavour and it's Poppadoms in Lime & Coriander Chutney flavour , I can't describe how happy I was to try it out .
It is so delicious and mouth watering , and all I can say satisfying ! All  those spicy tastes , teasing my tastes buds , it was heaven and I demolished the whole packet all to myself !
Luckily the children all had a packet just for themselves . I shall definitely

be buying these poppadoms regularly .
Try them out and leave me message saying if they were yummy !
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