May Favourites ... Make-Up Essentials !

Happy Thursday !

Make-up is the absolute essential to a woman's personal possessions !! No female would ever dream of going away for a few days without packing some make-up in her case , it's a fact . So  a few make-up essentials and a master class to make sure you have some right products in your beauty bag if your planning a weekend away or getting ready for a longer break .Max Factor has some great products, which are top class standard and you won't be breaking the bank to stock them . So I shall list the products and their prices and you should give it a try , if your looking for inspiration the next time you go out and want to purchase some nice make-up .

Get fresh faced with Max Factor's Creme Puff Pressed Powder , at 5.99 for a touch up between your brows ,around the sides of your nose and underneath your lip . Keep these areas matte and the rest can be dewy and glossy so your skin looks fresh .

Instant eye openers Max Factor's Shimmer Pot  which is 7.99 is perfect in the summer . Dust it over your tear duct to enhance the almond shape of your eyes . Over the lids is great in the evenings and with it's 12 hour formula it will stay put all night . Add a slick of Max Factor Masterpiece Transform Mascara at 9.99 to give you fuller volumised lashes in an instant .

Your lippie = blush , two in one perfect if you are travelling and want to pack less . Use Max Factor's Colour Elixir Lipstick in Raisin 7.99 over your cheeks as a blusher . It's the ultimate in multitasking .

Update your eyes . Ditch the smoky grey look . Add instant richness with emerald green and blues . Use a bronze as a base colour than splash your greens over the top of your lids . With Max Factor's Wild Shadow pencil in Vicious Moss 5.99 and a Wild Shadow Pot in Untamed Green at 4.99 . All bargains !!

Revive your tired skin with a nice hot bath in the morning to help boost circulation . Moisturise and use a brightening base such as Max Factor's Skin Luminizer Foundation , it cost's 11.99 to add radiance to your skin .

Last hide your spots ..Nobody wants pesky spots ruining your lovely look , so conceal blemishes with Max Factor Colour Corrector Stick ( Green ) costs 8.99 . The green tint neutralises the redness for flawless looking skin .

Hope you enjoy giving these products a try , next time you go shopping . Don't forget even if you still have make up in your beauty bag , after a year ...toss them out and buy new stuff . You are using these products on your face so renew your make- up all the time .

Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace 

Bank Holiday Fashion & Thoughts !

Happy Monday !

A Bank holiday weekend and lots of racing and footy to watch .. almost sounds like a fantastic day , only my day was anything but that ..stressful and unhappy but I guess we cannot be happy all the time ... laws of nature ! My children's dad is a piece of work , considering he's so old he never feels grateful to know me , which I feel very sad about . He's petty and I guess jealous about all my blessings . I remember a few weeks back I had said in a conversation Aries are born leaders and can be in control all the time and know how to run and organise stuff . Today when I mentioned I didn't like how he laid out some plants in the flower bed , he became thoroughly nasty and said Yes you like to be the boss and everything must run everything your way , it's my project and I will do it as I want it ! But he's never here to see the flowers . I think he is unnecessarily cruel and mean to me . Please be nice and kind to everybody, specially if you share children with them . We are here on this earth for a short while and if we don't spread kindness around , our short lives become worthless .  The pain you cause in this life , is a burden we will have to carry in our next , with love .

Some fashion advice as nothing makes me happier then getting out some pretty clothes and turning heads . Choosing this outfit almost certainly lifted my mood . Hope you love it as much as I do !
Blue denim jeans are common place , these blue high waisted skinny jeans are a royal blue and very eye catching  as it's not your regular blue jeans .  Invest in a pair and turn heads wherever you go !!
A loose white chiffon blouse is the perfect match to skinny jeans not tight and constricting . So you are in balance . Some nice white rose studs and a brown floppy hat . Nice big Nude shades and shoes that are sandal wedges , so made for 100% comfort .
You will look like a million dollars if you are putting this on for a day out :) Follow me for style ideas and all my latest blogs .

Some prices and where you could get this online , or if these shops are near you ,check it out . Happy shopping if you want to own an outfit like this !
Navy High Waisted Supersoft Jeans / 23 pounds / Newlook.com
Chiffon Blouse / 25 pounds / hm.com
Tan felt floppy hat / 20 dollars / dorothyperkins.com
nude statement glasses / 30 dollars / eloquii.com
rose flower stud earrings / 12 pounds / amazon.co.uk
white buckle wedge / 31 dollars / romwe.com





Have an awesome day and never stop smiling mean people will always be mean . A leopard never changes his spots , no matter how old they get and still imagine some young floozy is going to fancy them .  Good luck to my kids dad in landing the 18 year old and the 16 year old he was so crazy about lol...

Love & Peace

Benefits Of Oil To Look Good !

Happy Friday !

With the weather not really warm and as we grow older and our skin dries out more , our new beauty best friend is OIL! Stay away from all things greasy, don't they say? Wrong! Oil is perfect for your hair, skin and nails. Here's why it's so perfect for you. It just does not have to be winter to use oil , but the older we get the perfect moisturiser is oil ! Oil is an all-rounder , it can be used on all parts of our body and be beneficial .  Although I would skip it as a vaginal lubricant lol ...

Skin: We have always been told to keep oil away from oily skin and breakouts. Skin's natural oil is sticky and attracts dirt. Cleansing oils, ironically loosens the stickiness, so make up and debris slide off more thoroughly. The result ? A cleaner skin surface. For dry skin: it doubles as a moisturizer, leaving skin super plumped and radiant.

Hair: Oil is proven to protect hair, but it can also leave it limp and greasy. Lightweight hair oils hydrate fine hair without weighing it down. "Moroccan Oil" is a super example, leaving your hair super shiny and hydrated .

Nails: Cuticles can feel dry and hard not only in winter. The best remedy.. you guessed it-- oil! Hand creams hydrate the surface, but oil penetrates deeper and helps to soften and moisturize the whole area around the nail.

Body: Body oils are the perfect cure for dry, dull skin. ''In winter, a combination of cold air and central heating can cause a scaly dehydrated surface." Use oil to lock in moisture and illuminate skin. Use Garnier's Ultimate Beauty Oil. It's the perfect thing to soften your skin. The blend of argan, macadamia, almond, and rose oil leaves your body satiny soft.

Hope you enjoyed reading these simple tips to keep your skin looking good all year round .A simple Baby oil used everyday also does wonders for the skin, in case you want to keep to a budget !

Have an awesome day and keep smiling :)

Love & Peace !

Depression It's A Serious Issue !

Happy Tuesday !

Sitting and watching the BBC documentary on Depression when well known people who have carved a name for themselves decide to talk about depression and how it's had an impact on them is somehow far removed from the normal person struggling with depression and trying to make it through life . These privileged people like Alistair Campbell can pop pills and say it's hard they are miserable all the time but still continue with life . Is he actually going out and helping people who also suffer with depression ?

Depression is a lot more serious and ordinary people don't have the money to be seen by therapists when they are at low points and suicidal ! How many young people have sadly taken their lives because the NHS is too overworked and are short on staff to take on the hundreds and thousands now affected by depression !  It is a laugh to see how all this money can help a rich person to have all these new treatments to help him cope with depression . I don't want to see a rich person struggling but what is done about the ordinary person struggling everyday ?

Yes running , music, keeping fit helps with fighting depression but do ordinary people have a coach , a camera crew motivating them to get up make money making a documentary and go about helping fight depression . It's not an easy task and an uphill struggle fighting depression . Neither Alistair Campbell or Nadiya Hussain's Fight has inspired me . I still have very low points and feel helpless , especially when everyday things can knock me down emotionally !

At the weekend while in the Netherlands at a local village's Feast- week ( a week of parties and fun activities for the locals ) I attended a bar's all day & night fun with a band music drinking and dancing . It was fun the first half of the day but the people got more drunk and rowdy as it turned dark and night fell . I sat at the bar, with a person of security sitting next to me thinking ,yes I'm safe , well it apparently counts for nothing because I soon had men coming and rubbing their hands all over me and telling me to smile,because I'm so beautiful when I smile . When I protested and said stop I don't like this, they just laughed and said why , it's not sexual, just fun . Oh and security said relax just drink some more ,come on have fun . Really ?? is that how women are treated drink more so you can relax and let men touch you up ?? One dude actually came and pressed my boobs , I felt sexually violated that night and feel quite depressed but ofcourse being a women there is no help or understanding . Oh yes and I was physically assaulted too, violently pushed because I went to ask for help behind the bar because two young girls were calling for a long time for first aid because one had cut her hand badly , and nobody was responding . Makes me sick to think about society and the stuff girls endure without any equal rights .

Today I heard on the news Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain has collapsed .Jamie Oliver was too greedy opening out so many restaurants and hoping to make billions !! Now he dares to hope for a Government bail out WTF ?? He should live like a normal person have one restaurant and live off it .  I can't stand greedy people . Actually feeling happy with the news :)  Cheers to the people who work hard and make do with small profits !  We need to think about others more and live happily within our means !

Have an awesome day and keep smiling . It's tough but life could be tougher . Experience teaches us valuable lessons !

Love & Peace

Tips To Boost Your Memory !

Happy Sunday !

We all need to boost our memories , especially if we are a certain age , take on all the responsibilities , have children ,  the household .. Well we can do with , a few extra tips to boost our memory power .
I know if I don't keep a diary of birthdays  lately , lol I'm forgetting them . Yes had me worried , when I have the memory of an elephant :))
So I've done some research and come up with , some really valuable tips  to improve your memory .

1. Starting in the morning , brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand . This stimulates interaction between two sides of the brain , meaning new neural pathways develop , boosting your grey matter .

2. A handful of blueberries in the morning with your porridge ,cereal or natural yogurt for breakfast . They're rich in flavonoids , which increase blood flow to the brain and can improve concentration by 20% .

3. Have a Latte mid-morning . Milk can boost memory , concentration and learning abilities . In fact adults who consume dairy products five to six times per week , did far better than those who rarely ate or drank them .

4. Don't eat a large lunch - it will only make you sluggish in the afternoon . Food rich in B vitamins , such as Chicken , potatoes ,and bananas can help improve your memory and keep your brain healthy and alert .

5. Chewing Gum , sharpens the wits . Tests found people who chewed during memory tests scored higher than those who didn't . The chewing increases heart rate , boosting the oxygen supply to the brain .

6. Have Green tea instead of black . Chinese researchers suggest drinking green tea regularly could improve your memory delay the onset of Alzheimer's and fight heart disease - thanks to the key antioxidant called EGCG ( epigallocatechin-3-gallate ) .

7.Empty the dishwasher while listening to the radio . As we get older , our brain becomes less efficient at multitasking , yet combining activities like cooking while listening to the radio , forces it to do two things at once .

8. Indulge in a few squares of dark chocolate . Studies have linked compounds in chocolate , called flavanols , with improved memory .

9.Arrange a night out with friends . People who have plenty of social contact with others are less likely to develop serious memory problems . Research has found that socializing stimulates the mind , keeping memory and mental abilities sharp .

10. Get enough sleep . Lack of sleep boosts the formation of amyloid beta , the toxic protein that clogs up the brain , according to a recent study .

So hope you all , found reading this helpful , with a few good tips to boost any flagging memory  .
Keep smiling and have an awesome day .

Love & Peace

May Favourite .. Foundations !

Happy Wednesday !

With summer not too far away , skin could get a bit greasy especially if you are a teenager or a young adult . Here are some great foundations especially for oily skin .
Oily skin or a combination skin are one of the most problem skins to have. If we don't use a foundation that suits, too much oil or liquid in the formula will have our skin looking greasy and cakey. To get the job done we need a foundation designed especially to get the job done.

When it comes to foundations for oily skin, it's best to avoid crème based foundations or blushers. The oily residue contributes to greasy pores. Powder based ones allows oily skin to breathe. Finding a foundation which strikes the right balance of moisture to soothe skin while minimising oily residue.

I have found give of the best foundations for oily skin to give you a perfect looking base!

1. Bourjois Air Matt Foundation
Costs a very reasonable 9.99 pounds. This airy mattifying base has tiny silica beads. It knocks out shine and replaces it with a healthy based glow. My personal favourite.

2. Bare Minerals Blemish Ready
Is in a super cute package. Mineral makeup is the best choice for those with acne or blemishes. Owing to its ability to camouflage spots in the most gentle way. Bare Minerals has added a shot of Tea Tree Oil to its popular foundation powder to create Blemish Remedy. It's a multi tasker, creating a velvet base and covering blemishes while working on the skin.

3. Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation
Will cover reelness and blemishes without looking mask like. It lasts long and absorbs surface oil as well as blurring the appearance of pores for the best part of the day. It's SPF 20 and it's bargain price. This foundation is regularly used backstage at beauty shoots. Definitely worth every penny.

4. Boots No.7 Beautifully Matte Foundation
Is a very good buy. Your makeup bag won't be complete if you don't own this one. It's great value, promises 12 hours shine free, and the formula balances oil production to keep your skin in top condition. No.7 has a match made service to find your perfect shade. The clever scanner will find you the right foundation to offer an incredibly close match to your skin.

5. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation
Is perfect for your bag when you are away all day or on weekends. It comes with a sponge for precision application. The 10 shades are not too much choice, but all are very natural looking ones. This is great for touch-ups and on the go, and worth investing in. Great for oily skin.

Have an awesome day and keep smiling !

Love & Peace

May Favourite .. Garlic Soup Fights The Flu Virus !

Happy Thursday !

It's well into May and finally Meghan & Harry have welcomed their baby son on Monday morning , I actually expected the birth to happen weeks ago but the ill fitting wedding dress had nothing to do with hiding a pregnancy it was just badly made after all :) Congratulations to them both the baby is cute and looks adorable ! The name did surprise me .. why on earth Archie ?? Hope their next child is not Jughead ! I read somewhere that little Prince George is called Archie at home by family. Why would Meghan & Harry actually want a name that is already used by a cousin . Harrison as a first name would have been better ( imo ) but no nod to Grandma Diana .. I was hoping they would have given the child Francis as a middle name ( Diana had Frances as hers ) it would have been an awesome tribute !

The last week I have been down with a bad case of the flu and am just feeling a bit better so thought I would share this recipe of Garlic soup , which is a known remedy to help with colds , flus and viruses. 
Garlic has gained its reputation as a virus buster thanks to one of its chemical constitutes ''allicin''. When garlic is crushed, allicin becomes allicin and research shows allicin helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure and also prevents blood cloths. Compounds in this familiar bulb kill many organisms, including bacteria and viruses that cause ear aches, flu, and colds. Garlic has lots of properties to help boost the immune system, effective against digestive ailments and diarrhea. So nothing better than including garlic in your diet every day like I do!

Here is a recipe, (a favorite of mine), garlic soup, to kick start the healthy you! Enjoy and don't worry about bad breath, that is why mints were invented and mouth wash!

Garlic Soup

Ingredients:
2 heads garlic, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
8 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle garlic heads with oil. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool, then squeeze garlic from papery skin and set aside.
2. Bring stock, potatoes, and roasted garlic to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.
3. Let cool slightly, then puree in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with rustic bread.

Have an awesome day and keep smiling!

Love & Peace