Ways To Prevent Skin Damage !

Happy Thursday !

November is at the end , tomorrow is the 1st of December . How soon is this year going by .. Christmas  is in 25 days I am so happy it's one holiday I love with all my heart . Winter is also almost on us but as I get older I'm not so in love with the extreme weather . Do you know that in-spite of it being cold we still have to watch out for the sun , especially as it's lying so low on the horizon . Sunglasses are very important now or else you could cause an accident driving  because of the low sun . I use my sunglasses year round , especially in winter with the bitter cold winds I protect my eyes because it tears up and gets very watery . So be it cloudy or late evening I'm sure to be rocking some sunglasses , lol . Cold winds and the Sun can cause skin damage .
The main types of skin damage is fine lines and wrinkles . Over time the sun's UV rays damages fibres in the skin called elastin . The fibres break down , and the skin begins to sag , stretch and loses it's ability to ping back into shape .

Discolouration of the skin . This manifests itself as brown freckles and patches of darker permanent pigmentation on the skin .
Broken blood vessels , prolonged exposure to the sun causes this , mainly it appears on the face , especially on the nose . It is harmless but it's ageing . Your skin will try to heal its self by increasing the blood supply to the sun damaged area , resulting in a proliferation of broken blood vessels !


Ways to repair this sun damage to your skin would begin with" Drinking " loads of water .It won't get rid of the wrinkles , but keeping your skin hydrated will improve the appearance of your skin .

Improve pigmentation : there are plenty of over the counter products that will improve your pigmentation and bleach brown spots . They are not often as strong as those supplied by a dermatologist but the results are still good .
Retinol , this cream can produce new collagen , but they cannot repair the elastin fibres .
Exfoliation , is a good way to remove dead skin build-up . A smoother surface will give a nice reflection of light , making skin look even and you can appear younger !
Eating foods high in Antioxidants . Cherries , walnuts and asparagus are all good sources of antioxidant melatonin , which protects the skin against UV radiation and stimulates new cell growth !

Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace

Five Great Christmas Jumpers for Men !

Happy Sunday !

Time to get on some festive Christmas jumpers and celebrate ! Christmas is very near on the horizon and we need to our Christmas Cheer on !

Christmas jumpers are all the rage in the last few years , we wear them on , getting sparkly and bringing happiness into our lives . I doubt anyone is going to feel mournful with their nice festive jumper on . We even have a special day when the kids can wear their Christmas jumper into school day ! We love Christmas jumpers and often already get them as gifts for people who have their birthdays in November and early December . Among all this we forget to check up on the Christmas jumper fashion for the Men in our lives ! We are so busy sorting out jumpers for ourselves the ladies and the kids , we lose sight that the guys also want some seriously fashionable Christmas jumpers .

Here are some great Fashion Choices for Christmas jumpers for your favourite Men who you want to spoil and pamper !

At No 1. River Island Christmas jumper with glitter Santa in black . It costs 30 pounds and available online from ASOS .


At No 2. ASOS design Christmas sweatshirt with Sleigh My Name print is edgy and stylish and really catches the eye . I love it . At only 25 pounds I find it very affordable !


At No. 3 Boohoo Man roll neck fairisle Christmas jumper in cream is so smart and can be worn under a blazer at a high stakes event and you would fit right in . I love it . Priced at only 18 pounds it's a must have :)
 

At No. 4 ASOS design Christmas jumper in festive multicolour design is fun and super cool .Especially for the trendy young man with a sense of humour . Nice for a drink out with mates or for a day out shopping with your better half . Definitely one to invest in at 25 pounds . 


At No. 5 The Bellfield Christmas jumper Aztec Fairisle jumper down from 35 pounds to 28 is an absolute bargain and must have . It is sophisticated and fun . Available online from ASOS , anyman would love this jumper .


Hope you love all five of my choices and you will be rushing to buy one for your favourite guy soon . All five are available from ASOS online .

Have a wonderful day and keep smiling .Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and didn't over indulge on the turkey :)

Love & Peace

Get Fit With Simple Exercises !

Happy Tuesday !

With Thanksgiving , Christmas and all the festivities around the corner , over-eating and indulging is going to be your favourite activity . Well while you take in the food , set yourself a workout routine so you keep up the balance of eating more and giving yourself a workout . The more you practise working out the healthier your body will get and you will feel better about yourself .

Tone up your body , arms , stomach , legs and bum with exercise  ten minute works outs two times a day . That's all it takes to keep toned and fit .
I've always admired Cameron Diaz and Rihanna for their toned physic and super fit bodies . Of course good eating plays a role as well . just don't pig out on too many chips and fries and cakes and biscuits you should do well !
For perfect arms and biceps , the biggest tip is , don't be afraid to lift weights everyday . It doesn't have to be actual dumbbells , but just a two and a half kg sack of potatoes does for me . Lift it all the way up , over your head , one sack in each hand repeat 20 times , twice a day, everyday ,keeps the muscles toned and exercised  .
The ten minute leg toner is simple . For Calf raises , go from having your feet flat on the floor to standing on tiptoes . Do this 20 times and repeat twice a day .
Lunges : Step forward with one leg lowering until the front knees is bent at 90 degrees. Push back up standing .Repeat this 20 times twice a day for maximum results .
Side squats : Stand with your feet together , then step out sideways with one foot placing your weight on that leg and bending at the knee . Go back up to standing and repeat on the other leg . Repeat this as well 20 times , twice a day .

For a great stomach workout , jumping rope is the best exercise to tone up the tummy . Jump rope while holding in your tummy for at least 15 minutes a day in intervals , is great exercise .
You could work on your abs doing crunches and five minutes set aside a day for planking , which is superb . Where you lay on the floor face down and raise yourself up onto your toes and elbows , holding your body straight by using your tummy muscles .
Great Bum exercise is doing squats , it firms up the bum and gives it a real rounded boost . No need for injecting fat to get the Kim Kardashian look . Squat as much as you can at every spare moment , a good bum workout for a great looking shape . You could do different kind of squats like the jumping squat as well .
All these exercises need not be done all together , but if you do them as much as you can , concentrating on each body part one day in the week . You are exercising and keeping fit . A small slow start is always better than no exercise at all .
Get fit and healthy . Motivate yourself , a fit and healthy person does not get depressed easily and stays more optimistic .


Have an awesome day and keep smiling !


Love & Peace

November Favourite .. Silky Smooth Hair !

Happy Friday !

The weather has been mild but come the end of the weekend and we are going to be facing cold eastern winds and it's going to leave your hair feeling dry and brittle .
If you have curly, wavy hair like me then the slightest amount of rain, heat, or central heating can cause all you hair to feel dry and get frizz. With winter not so long off and many of my readers and followers are going to be facing the same conditions ,so it's all about smooth and hydrated - manageable hair we all long to have. These six great anti-frizz products will keep your hair moisturised and won't weigh your hair down, and they actually work. I have tried and tested them all!

At no. 6 I absolutely love John Frieda products and the Frizz Ease Conditioner Beyond Smooth is my absolute must have . It's reasonably priced and if I'm not trying out other stuff it's my staple to use. Value for money .


At no. 5 is Nanokeratin Re-Invent Leave In Conditioner and costs a hefty £25.55. I loved this product and will use it again.

No. 4, Alterna Bamboo Smooth Frizz Correcting Styling Lotion, A very nice product that costs £16.24.

No. 3, Davineo Momo Moisturizing Anti Frizz Fluid, just a dollop of this smoothing cream after towel drying your hair will detangle and hydrate from root to tip. Costs $22 and available from Barneys.com. The bottle is plain and not very attractive, but the product is great.

No. 2, It's a 10! Miracle Leave-in Product, this costs a whopping $34. But like its name, it's a 10 from me!

No 1, my favorite, and at the top of my list is Bumble and Bumble Defrizz. It costs $25 dollars and is available at Sephora.com. A must try!

Hope you find the list handy for the next time you go shopping. Don't let a bad hair day spoil your mood. These great products will have you feeling like a princess with great glossy locks .

I love this quote and I want to share it . Friday wisdom :)

Have an awesome weekend and keep smiling .

Love & Peace

November Favourite ... Secrets To Beautiful Skin !

Happy Sunday !

Today was Remembrance Sunday , 100 years since the end of World War One . It was heartbreaking hearing all the stories of the fallen soldiers from their families . The thousands that lost their lives marked by every poppy laid down in memory of the brave young men who stood up for their families . We salute their courage and remember them every day .  Although I was surprised to see all these leaders of countries taking part , especially as they actively take part in supporting Wars . They make millions manufacturing ARMS and selling them abroad . They make Nuclear Weapons . I am so against all these weapons . WE don't need wars . We need to live in peace and love each other . So many people have lost their lives in unnecessary Wars . Ban the sale of weapons and governments supporting Wars . No more Nuclear Arms ! 

But wherever you are in your day I hope you are smiling , and war thoughts are not making you sad. With every birthday we get older but it's now widely accepted that we feel and look younger than our parents and grandparents. The new 40 is 30, and 50 is 40, and 60 is 45, well you go figure! I remember a while ago Ellen DeGeneres and Matt Lauer were sitting around talking about being proud that they were turning 60 and how good they felt but isn't it funny that they also look unnaturally too young for it maybe it's all the botox and fillers. Nicole Kidman looks trapped in a time warp , but we don't actually need to go that far with plastic surgery. The key to staying young, looking young, and feeling young is taking care of yourself. Don't let yourself go by letting your weight creep up and down. Maintain a steady weight which your skin will thank you for. The elasticity of the skin is key, so make sure you are well hydrated and moisturised. You don't want to end up looking like the surface of Mars who screams ''Moisturise me!''

So let me list you the reason why you could be feeling old and fat and perhaps you could take steps to remedy the culprits.
1. You are not eating the right foods and not getting enough healthy fats. Eating fruits and veg is one of the easiest ways to keep slim and have plenty of health benefits to boot!
2. You are eating too many carbs and starches. By not eating a balanced diet you could easily have a lot of consequences. Eat an equal amount of fruit and veg to balance your carbs and proteins.
3. Not moving enough. If you don't get enough exercise you could get overweight, feel tired and stiff and start getting body aches and fatigue! We need to move and be active in order to get hungry again and keep our brain functioning well. Physical activity is key. Be it going for an hour's walk everyday in addition to using the stairs every time!
4. Stress is a big factor in feeling old. Try not to stress about the stuff. Because if you have problems and troubles by stressing about it, it's not going to vanish overnight. Try to look for solutions and write down what's bothering you. If you read it back to yourself you could easily think up solutions, write these down too and then try and work your way through conquering them!
5. The last reason for feeling and looking old is not enough sleep. Whatever you do, try and achieve 8 hours of sleep a day. It is very little compared to the 24 hours we have in a day. Sleep those hours and you will be feeling younger and more bright eyed and active. Sleep is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves!

Lastly, I want to say use a face cream. Man or woman, from 20 years old till the day you die use the cream, and look great. Like you would your face, use body lotion all over your body every day. A great way to keep your skin young and healthy. When you're old and grey your older self will be thankful you started caring for yourself young !


Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace

November Tips .. Get Great Hair !

Happy Thursday!

Today on telly I watched the documentary on Prince Charles , his life long dedication to his work and conservation efforts . The Prince's Trust and the good work that has benefited young people all over the Country . Charles is turning 70 that is really old to still be waiting patiently for the job he has worked towards all his life . He seemed nice and pleasant and unbelievably funny . I could like him as my King if it wasn't for his awful 2nd wife . Camilla and him being all lovey dovey is annoying to see and personally I feel uncomfortable to think this woman who caused so much unhappiness in his first marriage when his children were young is now lapping up a comfortable and hugely high status . If she continued to be his mistress and kept a low profile and just kept him happy privately , I would have thought better about the whole situation . Right now I would rather He steps aside for William after serving for a very short time as Monarch like 6 months to a year . Right now I'm just so glad Her Majesty the Queen is still here and continuing her rule . Long live The Queen .
Anyways today my blog is about hair, having great hair is a dedication , we have got to work at it , to achieve it ! Here are a few tips !!

Hair is called our crowning glory and if there is one thing women love, its spending tons of money on hair products , shampoos , conditioners and anything basically which promises us lushes locks .
It does not cost the earth however if we decide to eat the right things which nourish our hair from the inside and give us the healthy hair we desire . Have you reached a certain age or just have the feeling that stress , lifestyle  is causing the  thinning of your locks ? Well I'm going to list all the right food you should be eating , to give you the hair you desire .
Hair requires a regular supply of protein , glucose , vitamins and minerals for health and growth . It is usually the first place to suffer if there is a deficiency !

Did you know eating Walnuts delays greying hair ? Walnuts are rich in body-boosting biotin , nourishing Vitamin E and naturally moisturising Omega Oils . They also contain small traces of copper . This mineral plays a role in the production of melanin , the pigment that gives hair colour . A lack of copper is the cause of hair greying prematurely , so topping up your levels with a handful of walnuts will delay many trips to the colourists .
Lack of Iron is the most common cause of thinning hair . If levels are low , hair becomes starved , the growth phase stops and shedding occurs . Lean red meat is the best source of iron but lentils are very good as well .

Eggs for bounce and elasticity is super . Eggs contain hair boosting nutrients , including protein and Vitamins D and B . Biotin supports keratin production  to increase hairs elasticity and strength . So if your locks are prone to breakage tuck into an omelette !!

Oysters clear Dandruff . If you suffer a dry scalp, then the lack of zink is to blame . Zink helps maintain the function of the oil screating glands that surround hair follicles , so low levels can lead to dryness .Oysters , crab and lobster are the richest sources but pumpkin seeds are also excellent .
Porridge for Youth . Hair becomes more brittle and dull as we get older , and one of the reasons for this is falling silica levels . This mineral is important for helping to maintain hormonal balance . Oats are a wonderful source of silica . So why not eat a bowl of porridge every day .

Peppers for split ends . Vitamin C protects hair from radical damage . It's important for sebum and collagen production . Dry hair and split ends are signs you are not getting enough Vitamin C . Red peppers are a rich source of Vitamin C and so is oranges , strawberries , tomatoes and broccoli .
I hope this helps you in eating the right type of food ,to nourish your hair and keep it looking good !

Have an awesome day and keep smiling !

Love & Peace

Winter Coats To Inspire You ... Get Warm !

Happy November and Happy Sunday !

The weather has turned quite cold and inspite of it being Autumn it feels like mid winter ! So before it gets any colder I have put together my very favourite winter jackets to inspire you if you want to invest in a new Coat !

As usual I have gone too my very favourite online shop ASOS for the best buys in winter jackets .

No 1. The ASOS Design Teddy Borg Hybrid Parka is so cosy and warm in a beautiful Off white shade it would certainly match with any outfit you put on . At 85 pounds it's worth every penny . I love it :)


No 2 This New Look Tailored Maxi Coat in Camel colour is all the rage this season and is warm and long enough so your are in no danger of freezing . At 54.99 pounds I think it's a very good buy .


No. 3 The New Look Teddy Fur Coat in Mustard is my absolute favourite . It's a very affordable 39.99 pounds and would make you look drop dead gorgeous . Mustard is the colour this fall and almost anyone can rock this style . It's warm and I'm getting mine soon . Love it .


At No. 4 This very stylish Oasis Tailored coat in black will set you apart . It looks much more expensive than the price of 90 pounds . It could easily be worn by Meghan Markle, The Duchess instead of some of those thousands she spends on clothes which look cheap and tacky .  This coat in other words could make your attire look Royal worthy . Definitely worth the spend .
 

At No. 5 ASOS design duffel with swing skirt and metal work is very classic and beautiful . I love the collar and detail down the front . A very gorgeous design which will make you feel feminine . At 65 pounds it's a worthy investment as the colour could take you thorough a good number of years , and it's money well spent .
  

There you have my five favourite Winter Coats to inspire your buy this season . Cover up keep warm and drink plenty of chicken soup to warm you up . Or get that Gluckwine ( not really sure I got that spelling right , lol  ) out and enjoy the cold weather !

I love this saying , it's my Sunday thought for you all .

Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace