12 Essentials For A Journey!

Happy Saturday!

The weekend is here and everybody slept in. A good night's rest is key in keeping a youthful appearance and a good disposition. Today's blog is going to feature the key essentials you need when you are packing for a journey. Being prepared and planning ahead of your journey makes the trip worry free. The key is to keep things simple and compact. Especially the essentials. These are a few things I don't leave my home without!

1. A good flight bag with your beauty essentials in travel sized products. A sleep mask, vitamin C,  earphones and hand cream.

2. A good zipped backpack for all your personal products. Conveniently sized to keep under your seat with lots of pockets to keep you organized.

3. A nice, soft neck pillow to make the journey easy.

4. A beautiful eye-catching watch so you don't need to take a lot of other jewelry.

5. A global compact universal  all-in-one travel power adapter for where ever your journey takes you.

6. A nice big travel wrap (thick) which can be used as a scarf or a blanket in one. Primark stocks some beautiful ones.

7. A good pair of earphones.

8. A memo holder / wallet to keep tickets, passport, cards, receipts in check along with a notebook and pen for jolting down stuff on the go!

9. Nice fluffy, cozy socks or slippers to keep you warm.

10. Travel smart toiletry bottle set, to fill with all your favorites from your medicine cabinet. Especially useful for your skin care routine.

11. Don't forget a currency app which should be downloaded on your phone to keep you in the know, really helpful when shopping abroad.

12. Last of all, a battery charger so you never run out when you are on the go!

Hope this is helpful for the journey and keeps you organized.

Have an awesome day and keep smiling.

Love & Peace.

Stylish Satchel Handbags

Happy Thanksgiving! May the good things in life be yours in abundance, that stay with you all year long. Have a wonderful day!

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 for you all to see and everyone who can afford to buy handbag, could perhaps get inspired with my selection for this month. Tassels are bang on trend 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. 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 :)

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

Have an awesome day and keep smiling. 

Love & Peace. 

Outfit Recommendation - Winter Look!

Happy Tuesday!

Cold weather, torrential rain, floods have all arrived in the UK. Foggy cold mornings, so some nice hearty breakfasts and warm showers to start the day. Don't forget a scarf with every outfit. Keeping your neck warm is important to ward off catching a chill and getting a nasty cough! Remember one of the most important lessons in fashion is making sure your handbag goes with your outfit. No matter how immaculately you are dressed, a mismatched bag will make your look a disaster. A friend of mine planned to go shopping with me, she was dressed in black with a touch of hot pink, but unfortunately her bag was a royal blue and black. And it looked totally out of place with her clothes! More often than not, try and keep a neutral bag for days when you want to add color to your outfit!

1. Khaki skinny jeans / 30 pounds / Riverisland.com
2. Flared sweater / 50 dollars / mango.com
3. Black cropped jacket / 25 pounds / riverisland.com
4. lace up ankle boots / 25 dollars / Charlotterusse.com
5. Knitted scarf / 13 pounds / Hm.com
6. Faux leather bucket bag / 19 dollars / Shein.com

A quote that I love, ''Style is a way to say who you are, without having to speak.'' -- Rachel Zoe. Enjoy the outfit selection. 

Have an awesome day and keep smiling. 

Love & Peace. 

Reasons for Fatigue

Happy Sunday!

Wouldn't we just love to wake up bursting with energy? But if you are struggling to remember when was the last time that happened, well join the club. Seven out of ten people complain of feeling tired all the time. The constant feeling of fatigue is pretty much the norm. There are a good number of reasons why this is happening, I shall list five of the big ones! Make a change and you could start feeling more energized and ready to take on the world.

1. You Are Not Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep is simply not our priority anymore. Being able to survive on on four five hours sleep is often celebrated and thought to be enough, but it means our body does not have enough time to do important repairs and restoration. It is also important to ensure the sleep you get is good quality. That means commit to going to bed early two to three times a week. Don't have caffeine after 5 pm. Remember it's important to switch off your phone & computer an hour before bed to give your brain at least an hour to unwind.

2. You are Stressed or Anxious
Stress can be very draining! Your tiredness can be due to the fact that you are under a lot of stress. Be it from work issues or personal life. There is evidence to suggest that stress can often cause physical problems and even shorten your life span. Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises can be practiced to keep stress and anxiety level low. Breathing exercises can be practiced for example on the commute to work, if you just build it into your day, it can make a whole lot of difference to how you feel.

3. Your Body is Lacking Iron
An Iron deficiency is a common reason for women to feel lethargic. If you are feeling tired constantly ask your doctor to check your iron levels. If you fall short there are plenty of ways to turn the situation around. There are plenty of iron supplements around, and you could also add leafy green vegetables to your diet like spinach. Liver is also good to have, rich in iron.

4. You are drinking Alcohol too close to Your bed time
While a glass or two of wine can act as a good sedative, the quality of your sleep is seriously disrupted. Alcohol can affect the deeper part of your sleep REM, which means you are more likely to wake up in the middle of the night and be restless. Then not having a good nights rest, which does not have you feeling refreshed in the morning. The good news is you can still have that tipple, it's just when it gets to excess that the body suffers. Moderation is the best policy!

5. You are not Eating Enough Fruit and Vegetables
Many of us rely on processed food and refined carbohydrates, so we miss out on vital nutrients like B vitamins, which give us energy. foods with a lot of additives and preservatives are harder for the body to process, using up energy that could be directed elsewhere. You need to have five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day at the minimum to have a healthy balanced diet and feel energized and rested.

Hope you enjoyed reading this, and you get a good nights sleep every night. It also keeps you looking young. That saying "I need my beauty sleep" is not a joke .

Have a wonderful day and keep smiling.

Love & Peace.

6 Perfect Styles for Winter Coats!

Happy Friday!

The weekend is here and even though it's chilly, the fresh nip in the air makes everyone think of thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve! Today was Pyjama day in schools in England. It's a lovely, cozy atmosphere and the kids love the dress down casual day! With Children in Need on telly tonight, it's going to keep everyone entertained. Love Pudsey and the whole idea of giving. Be generous!
Today's blog is about winter coats and all the different styles. Which one speaks to you and makes you feel glamorous. Your coat speaks a lot about you.

1. The Peacoat
It gives you a classic silhouette. Whether it's in a traditional navy or something a bit more playful, it's always going to do you justice.

2. The Wrap
This has all the elegance of a trench coat and the coziness of a blanket. A wrap coat is the ultimate all-in-one, equal parts timeless, practical and body flattering.

3. The Puffer Jacket
This coat pulls its weight equally well by working both as a sporty style as well as for a dressed up look. Can be used for the very young kids, and looks great on the middle aged as well!

4. The Wild Card
This classic coat is an easy style and woman of all ages go crazy about it. It's your leopard print coat. Style it with solid colors and look like a very rich lady!

5. The Cape
It's a very fashionable choice nowadays. Use a cape as an alternative to an every day coat. It elevates everything from chunky knits to jeans, to office wear. Very glamorous and designers are falling over themselves to produce loads of different styles.

6. The Faux Fur
Don't be afraid to have fur with this texture and style. This style instantly brightens up a chilly day. Looks glamorous and takes night-time looks to the next level. It's my absolute favorite.

Have fun next time shopping, when you are looking for your perfect style. Have an awesome day and keep smiling!

Love & Peace.

Eating Smart and Healthy!

Happy Wednesday! I hope your Wednesday was not so hectic and you are looking forward to an amazing weekend.

With hopes to accomplish great things and make a start to eating healthy and smart instead of the focus being on losing weight! When you have positive goals, and choose foods high in nutrition you will feel energized, clean and lean!

1. Stay hydrated with water
Squeeze lemon or lime into your water which promotes alkalinity and wards off diseases. It promotes bright eyes and skin and offers a dose of Vitamin C.

2. Add protein to your morning meal
To stay fuller longer and feel stronger through to lunchtime, egg whites, linseed bread, smoked salmon and cottage cheese pancakes, and oatmeal porridge are all great alternatives to jam & toast, sweetened yogurts and cereals .

3. Eat a portion of leafy green vegetables every day
Eg. spinach, kale, and watercress. This gets your digestion back on track and restores vital vitamins and minerals which you might have lost with a hectic week.

4. Soup
If you have partied too hard, get back on track with vegetables based soups that contain no dairy. This will re hydrate you and restore electrolytes that can be lost after consuming  alcohol. It also fills you up and you are less likely to snack on a packet of chips.

I hope this short blog helps you to eat healthy. Have a great day and keep on smiling.

Love & Peace.

4 Drinks to Help Flatten the Belly!

Happy Tuesday!

 It has been an amazing day and I am feeling happy. A lot of people find different reasons to smile and be happy. Many people find it within themselves when they accomplish goals set on a list. Many times it's their children who make people smile and be happy. I am feeling happy because I'm feeling blessed, as the year comes to an end better things happen and I feel hopeful.
 Today's blog is about 4 drinks which help to flatten your belly. I know I'm slim and fit but once you give birth you are always on a mission to make sure you have a flatter, more toned tummy. Here are four drinks you could have which would help you achieve your goal.

1. Green Tea
It's loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. It includes fat loss and it even improves brain function. It can even lower risks of cancers. Kendall Jenner loves her green tea which also curbs her appetite being a model.

2. Watermelon Smoothie
As well as helping with weight loss and flattening your tummy, the citrulline in the fruit helps with better blood flow. It gives you plenty of vitamins and minerals and acts as an anti-inflammatory. It works miracles for better kidney health.

3. Flavored Water
As well as getting your needed daily allowance of fruit, it helps in weight loss. It curbs your appetite and is delicious to drinks. It has no added sugar and will boost your immune system.

4. Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. It's also a very good source of copper and vitamin B1 & B6. Pineapple helps with digestion and helps with strengthening your core and making your belly flatter.

Enjoy having these drinks during the week. Cut out all fizzy drinks and you will definitely see an improvement in your health and you will soon be on the road to a flatter belly!

Have an awesome day and keep smiling!

Love & Peace.