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Tuesday 9 February 2021

Nails Inc 3 Piece Leopard Print Collection


I love nails inc polishes so I was very excited to try one of the new collections at QVC, In the collection, was have Chalcot Street Nail Makeup (warm nude), Montpeiler Walk Nailpure (beige nude) and Pawfect Attitude crackle effect polish.

I first applied Chalcot Street and Montpeiler Walk Nailpure on different nails followed by Pawfect Attitude to create the leopard effect, the Pawfect Attitude has a Matt finish so I followed with Retinol 45 second topcoat to give a fabulous shine. I love this look, Nails inc nail varnishes are quick drying and easy look go on effortlessly.

Nails Inc

This collection is available to buy from QVC for £26 pounds or check out Nails inc online.





Monday 8 February 2021

Yankee Candle Favourites Gift Set - Review

I just recently started redecorating my bathroom, I was thinking about getting some nice Yankee candles with lids as my bathroom can get quite damp, I had to go-to boots this weekend to pick up a click and collect a parcel and whilst I was there I spotted this Yankee Candle Favourites Gift Set, and how could I resist as it had been reduced from £50 to just £25 pounds at my local Boots store and was just what I wanted.


Each gift set contains:

  • 1x medium jar candle (Lemon Lavender)
  • 1x small jar candle (Cherry Blossom)
  • 3x votive candles (Coconut Splash, Passion Fruit Martini, Vanilla Cupcake)
  • 12x tealights (The Last Paradise)
  • 1x Iluma Lid and 1x Wick Trimmer


Medium Jar Candle Burn Time: Up to 90 hours, Small Jar Candle Burn Time: Up to 40 hours, Votive Candle Burn Time: Up to 15 hours, Tealight Candle Burn Time: Up to 6 hours

I love Yankee candles because they are true to fragrance and they last a long time. My favourite in the set it lemon lavender it’s a very fresh lemon fragrance mixed with lavender so it can be used at any time of the day, also at this amazing price, it would make a great gift.




Thursday 29 October 2020

Selfie Factory


What:
We visited the Selfie Factory an interactive pop-up experience. At the selfie factory, you get the opportunity to take lots of image of yourself and friends in the unique photo-friendly rooms. Perfect for your Instagram feed and lots of fun.


Here is a list of the selfie rooms:
The Pink London Tube Train
The 2D Room
The Bath Room
The Rainbow Nelly Room
The Sofa Room
The Safe Room
The Pink Supermarket
The Flower Cove
The Mirrored Crouch Room
Plus a range of walls including; Angel Wings, Donut Wall, Floral Seat etc….


Location & Times:
ICON Outlet The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. The Selfie Factory runs until the end of November 2020, check online for opening times.


Pros
Great fun, interactive and defiantly a must-visit for selfie fans

Cons:
When we arrived we were a little surprised how compact it actually was inside, But after spending time in the selfie factory we realised it was compact, but the size didn't compromise the actual experience.
The time we have was more than adequate to get the shots we wanted.

Price:
£11.99 per Person for a 60 mins time slot 

Further Information:

Current Covid Guidelines:
We had a temperature check on arrival, signed in via QR code, there was hand sanitiser on entry and the staff cleaned surfaces in between usage.

Overall Rating:

4.5 
Great afternoon, worth a visit

Monday 14 September 2020

Shake Your Beauty Holiday Advent Calendar Set


It’s the gift we’ve been waiting for all year! and its a gift I would love to receive Benefit’s holiday advent calendar set.

Inside you will find 12 of the bestselling & fan-favourite beauty treats which come in purse and mini & fun sizes. Open one present a day for 12 days to reveal a beautiful new fave.


The Shake Your Beauty holiday advent calendar set will cost you £58.50, but if you use Benefit products and love them like us, you'll know its money well spent. Check it out  https://www.benefitcosmetics.com.

5 EXPERT TIPS FOR EXERCISING SAFELY IN THE HOT WEATHER



Whether taking advantage of the warmer weather to enjoy a run or cycle in your local park, meeting up with friends to play sports or heading to your local gym to help squeeze into last year’s holiday wardrobe.
It’s important to establish the effects of heat on the body, in particular where exercise is concerned. 

Exercising in a high-temperature environment, whether that be outdoors or in the comfort of your own home, can lead to two main issues which can affect exercise performance and safety; body temperature and dehydration.

Training In a hot environment increases our core temperature which is what we know as hyperthermia. This increased core temperature can inhibit muscular endurance - the muscles’ ability to contract efficiently and repeatedly over long, sustained periods of time – and can also increase the rate in which we burn energy.
Exercising in warmer temperatures also increases the risk of dehydration which can have a huge impact on our bodily functions and performance, causing muscle cramps, confusion and increased heart rate to name a few. It is a big contributor to heat-related illness and is especially prominent when exercising in high temperatures.

With this in mind, below are 5 tips to help you avoid the pitfalls of exercising in the heat, stay safe whilst training during the warmer months: 

  • Know your Limits: New to exercise or kickstarting your fitness journey? Take extra caution when exercising in the heat. You may have lower immunity to heat so take regular breaks and lower the intensity of your workout or make use of the weather forecast to plan outdoor activity for cooler spells. High temperature and humid environments are known to cause increased blood flow to the skin’s surface and blood pooling in the limbs which can lead to a drop in blood pressure and feelings of dizziness. Know your limits and understand that even avid fitness enthusiasts struggle to operate at their best in higher temperatures, so listen to your body and know when reduce the intensity or stop altogether.
  • Hydrate: Loss of fluid can have a direct effect on our gut’s ability to keep up with the rate of water expenditure and can cause a drop in our body’s ability to utilize oxygen effectively, which leads to lower energy levels as well as reduced endurance and exercise sustainability. Staying hydrated helps our bodies to sweat, leading to a cooler core temperature. Hydration should be top priority when combatting the heat so ensure you drink plenty throughout the day and whilst exercising, and not just when you feel thirsty.
  • Dress Appropriately: Black gym wear is best avoided in warmer temperatures as these darker fabrics absorb heat which can put more strain on our bodies during exercise. Instead, opt for something that is both light coloured and light weight; lighter coloured gym wear will help with the evaporation of heat, keeping you cooler for longer. 
  • Avoid Peak Day Temperatures: If exercise or training outdoors is something new to you, avoid midday sun as it tends to be peak temperature and seek out areas with plenty of shade to protect you from the sun. If this is the only time you can train, exercise in a well air-conditioned gym or head to your local swimming pool to help keep you cool. If your training times are more flexible then opt to exercise in the morning or evening, when temperatures tend to be cooler. 
  • Adjust to the climate: If you’re new to exercising in the heat, build up slowly as it can sometimes take a week or two to adjust to the climate. As you adapt, you can slowly increase the intensity over time or keep the intensity same and just increase the duration, try not to increase both at the same time. For example, you may go for a 30-minute cycle, walk or jog one day and increase to 45 minutes and so on over the coming weeks. Or choose a less intense cycle ride for the first couple of weeks and increase the intensity on a hillier route. Lower intensity bodyweight workouts such as yoga and pilates can also be cooler options for exercising in higher temperatures, due to the slower nature of the movements.
Steven Virtue, Fitness Content and Programming Manager at Total Fitness, the North’s leading mid-market health club, shares five tips for exercising safely in the hot heat.

 

Wednesday 8 July 2020

Our Visit To Covent Garden

Covent Garden

We decide to head to Covent garden we had spent a lot of time locally and was really looking forward to exploring a bit further afield now that some of the COVID restrictions had lifted.

Neals yard

Covent Garden looked very different, the usual hustle and bustle had gone, no street traders or entertainers insight, the cobbled streets seemed bare and for the first time ever I could see across the entire square. There were just small groups of people wandering around, probably wanting to get out and about like us, the shops were open but empty.

milk train

But we were so happy to hear that Milk Train in Covent Garden had re-opened so we made our way to get our long-awaited ice cream fix, the menu is currently limited, but there is still plenty to choose from. at the time we visited the seating area had been removed and the usual flower wall had gone, but it was nice to be back and experience the new normal.


We opted for a tasty vanilla ice cream with rainbow drops, chocolate sauce and of course sprinkles, It’s was nice to get out and experience the new normal pre-COVID.


Visiting Covent garden was strange after covid restrictions were lifted, it has to be one of the strangest experiences, but yet it filled us with a sense optimism of the return to normal life. We missed you Covent Garden and can't wait until you return to the hustle-bustle place that we all know and love.


Please note this post was our experience on 26 June 2020, we are defiantly looking forward to returning again.
Monday 29 June 2020

EMOTIONAL FIRST AID



We know that we need to put a plaster on a cut or a cast on a broken arm, but how many of us fail to give the same care to our emotional health? Just because we can’t see it, doesn’t mean that it’s not as important! It’s not a case of just getting over’ psychological wounds, which can be just as crippling as physical ones. Leading UK life coach Carole Ann Rice shares 5 tips for emotional first aid.



1. Recognise it – the first step to dealing with emotional pain is to recognise it when it
happens and treat it early. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring it and hoping it’ll go
away – it’s likely that it’ll only become worse.

2. Change your gut reaction – it’s very easy when you’ve been hurt to let your feelings
spiral into other, more painful or even unrelated feelings. To stop this kind of emotional
spiral, learn to change your gut reaction.

3. Take care of your self-esteem – be compassionate to yourself. Self-esteem is like an
emotional immune system that buffers you from emotional pain and strengthens your
emotional resilience. Treat yourself as you would your best friend or loved one.

4. Use positive distraction – when your thoughts are getting you down, interrupt the
pattern with positive distraction. Habitual rumination isn’t healthy or helpful in any way.

5. Know yourself – pay attention to yourself and learn how you deal with common
emotional wounds. Get into the habits of recognising the signs and giving yourself the
love you need, at the right time.




Thank you to REAL COACHING Co for this post - Carole Ann Rice from Real Coaching Co is one of the UK’s leading life coaches and personal development experts. She helps people all around the world discover the best version of themselves.