Monday, 15 October 2018
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| DAY FIFTEEN |
Self care is a VERY important thing in life and whether you choose to see the little things that give you some "you time" away from others or that make you you feel better as self care, it just makes me happy knowing that at least you're doing it!
I was recently involved in a Twitter blogger chat on GRLPOWR CHAT with Beka Laing as the host, and was intrigued by the topic: mental health. This is by no means a strange topic for a blogger chat but evidently one that needs to be talked about. Some of you are probably sick of hearing about mental health and whilst I understand that there can be a lot of generalising of symptoms and a frustratingly casual throwing around of words such as "depression", it affects so many people and is something that does not discriminate.
I believe that self care is more than just aimlessly watching a movie by yourself here and there or buying yourself some food that you like. Self care is doing something with the intention of benefiting your health and well-being, either mentally, physically or emotionally even if it's not all at the same time. Your mind and body deserve to be soothed and improved! So, the more you find something that can genuinely make you happy in that moment or that can give you a break from the stresses and worries of life, the better you will feel both inside and out.
Today's post is about helping you to find what works for YOU. I want to help in any way that I can and if that means simply serving you with a reminder to look after yourself or being more proactive by providing you with some ideas on what you could do then that's what I'll do! I can just be your starting point and after that, it's all you! Self care doesn't always have to be this scary forced thing but at the start, you need to be a little more conscious of what you're doing to help your mental health and physical health before it becomes solid and second nature.
I've split up self care into three separate areas as listed before: mental, physical and emotional. The first and last may sound very similar to one another but they both encompass slightly different tasks as you'll see in a minute. I have included five activities for each section to get you started but if you want some more ideas then feel free to check out Blogtober Day Two where I review a 30 day self care challenge created by Balanced Fit Mama Bird.
MENTAL HEALTH 💭
- Journal it up and write about how you're feeling
- Write a gratitude list
- Read a self help book
- Light some candles/switch on some fairylights and meditate
- Pick up a colouring book and be a kid again
PHYSICAL HEALTH 🏋
- Get stretching and moving with some yoga
- Take a walk and get some fresh air
- Go for a run and pound out any anger on the ground
- Take up a new sport, one that's different to your usual type
- Take on a mini fitness challenge to keep you fit and focused
EMOTIONAL HEALTH 🙏
- Call someone you love/trust to get some emotional support
- Watch a film you can relate to in that moment
- Make a playlist for every mood and sing or dance your heart out!
- Find someone you love and have a cuddle session with blankets and your favourite TV show
- Put on some music and get cooking/baking your favourite foods
I was recently involved in a Twitter blogger chat on GRLPOWR CHAT with Beka Laing as the host, and was intrigued by the topic: mental health. This is by no means a strange topic for a blogger chat but evidently one that needs to be talked about. Some of you are probably sick of hearing about mental health and whilst I understand that there can be a lot of generalising of symptoms and a frustratingly casual throwing around of words such as "depression", it affects so many people and is something that does not discriminate.
I believe that self care is more than just aimlessly watching a movie by yourself here and there or buying yourself some food that you like. Self care is doing something with the intention of benefiting your health and well-being, either mentally, physically or emotionally even if it's not all at the same time. Your mind and body deserve to be soothed and improved! So, the more you find something that can genuinely make you happy in that moment or that can give you a break from the stresses and worries of life, the better you will feel both inside and out.
Today's post is about helping you to find what works for YOU. I want to help in any way that I can and if that means simply serving you with a reminder to look after yourself or being more proactive by providing you with some ideas on what you could do then that's what I'll do! I can just be your starting point and after that, it's all you! Self care doesn't always have to be this scary forced thing but at the start, you need to be a little more conscious of what you're doing to help your mental health and physical health before it becomes solid and second nature.
I've split up self care into three separate areas as listed before: mental, physical and emotional. The first and last may sound very similar to one another but they both encompass slightly different tasks as you'll see in a minute. I have included five activities for each section to get you started but if you want some more ideas then feel free to check out Blogtober Day Two where I review a 30 day self care challenge created by Balanced Fit Mama Bird.
SELF CARE IDEAS:
MENTAL HEALTH 💭
- Journal it up and write about how you're feeling
- Write a gratitude list
- Read a self help book
- Light some candles/switch on some fairylights and meditate
- Pick up a colouring book and be a kid again
PHYSICAL HEALTH 🏋
- Get stretching and moving with some yoga
- Take a walk and get some fresh air
- Go for a run and pound out any anger on the ground
- Take up a new sport, one that's different to your usual type
- Take on a mini fitness challenge to keep you fit and focused
EMOTIONAL HEALTH 🙏
- Call someone you love/trust to get some emotional support
- Watch a film you can relate to in that moment
- Make a playlist for every mood and sing or dance your heart out!
- Find someone you love and have a cuddle session with blankets and your favourite TV show
- Put on some music and get cooking/baking your favourite foods
There you go my lovelies! Hopefully I've given you some ideas on how to make your life a little better and a little easier today! No one likes to feel down or as if they have no where to turn so, if you ever need to talk, I'm only a message away! Feel free to talk to me in the comment section down below too and let me know your favourite methods of self care. Love to you all! 💖
XOXO
Saturday, 13 October 2018
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| DAY THIRTEEN |
Hey lovelies!
We all know that with Autumn comes the dry skin and the oh so unflattering dry, brittle hair that is induced by the cold weather. So in today's post, I'm going to help you with one of those - sorting out and protecting your hair from future seasonal damage!
I have been wanting to talk about these products for such a long time now but I never got the chance to put it all into a post like this. To clarify, I won these two Mane n Tail products plus their Hair Strengthener Spray through a Blogosphere Twitter Competition that also included a copy of the latest Blogosphere magazine. I mean, I never win anything that I enter so you can obviously understand just how shocking it was to be told that I was picked, I was ecstatic!
First things first, as with everything, I wanted to make sure that I gave the shampoo and conditioner a fair shot at showing me its full potential before I decided to come on here and rant or rave about it depending on the outcome. I have been using both of these products for almost three months now and I think that it's safe to say that it has managed to keep my hair looking super healthy, shiny and nourished despite the sun exposure from my four week holiday in August and the changing weather between this season and the last.
I must admit, when I first read up about the Mane n Tail brand, I did find it quite strange and unusual that you could use the products on both humans and animals, especially horses! I mean, you wouldn't eat your dog's food so why would you use your dog's shampoo, in the same token that you wouldn't do the same with a horse, are you following?...Mind-boggled! Thankfully when you're able to overcome this concept, which should be quite easy considering the wonders it can do for your hair, then you'll get to loving this product pretty quickly.
I absolutely adore the smell and although it may not remind you of your typical fruity hair care products, it lasts throughout the day which I love! I tend to dislike products that have scents that start off bold but fizzle out before you've even left the house because it just gets me thinking, why was it there in the first place?! Anywho, I am obsessed with seeing the results this shampoo and conditioner alone have given me. My hair is incredibly smooth and you can really feel the effect when you've brushed it through because it's so silky!
I know for a fact that I will definitely be using these products more in the future! They have given me a lot more confidence with my hair and have helped to maintain the health of my hair in between cuts so, even if I'm late getting in my next appointment, it won't matter at all!
I absolutely adore the smell and although it may not remind you of your typical fruity hair care products, it lasts throughout the day which I love! I tend to dislike products that have scents that start off bold but fizzle out before you've even left the house because it just gets me thinking, why was it there in the first place?! Anywho, I am obsessed with seeing the results this shampoo and conditioner alone have given me. My hair is incredibly smooth and you can really feel the effect when you've brushed it through because it's so silky!
* Hair Care Tip:
if you're looking for some extra smoothness, invest in a WetBrush
because they are hands down the best brushes that I have used in such a
long time! *
I know for a fact that I will definitely be using these products more in the future! They have given me a lot more confidence with my hair and have helped to maintain the health of my hair in between cuts so, even if I'm late getting in my next appointment, it won't matter at all!
So there we have it! My haircare secret and a mini review of Mane n Tail all in one but, before you go, I want to know about your experience with Mane n Tail! Have you used any of their hair products before and if so, what did you think? Leave me a comment and let's chat!
XOXO
P.S. Two extra details for your information: 1 - The Mane n Tail brand owner Straight Arrow does not test on animals, and 2 - their products are safe to use on both humans and animals.
Friday, 12 October 2018
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| DAY TWELVE |
Hey lovelies!
I cannot believe that I am almost halfway through Blogtober, I honestly don't know how I've managed it! Nevertheless, I have loved providing you all with so much new content for the Autumn season, so much so that I have had to deal with glitter leaving its trace absolutely EVERYWHERE just for ONE Halloween look so fingers crossed that you're excited to see that at the end of this month!
Today, I bring you another Autumn makeup look, but this time it is one dedicated to those beauties who love to look good without having to put in too much effort. You may notice, from the product description, that this look is basically 90% Makeup Revolution, 5% other brands and then 5% pure sass (hoop life) but I really can't help it! Makeup Revolution has been my tried and true favourite brand for such a long time now and I would happily give up my Mini Rolls (only for a day mind you) to get my hands on as many Makeup Revolution products as I can! I feel that they always offer you the best dupes to some of the cult faves that have stuck with us in the beauty blogging community and rarely ever disappoint! God do I love them!
This look is inspired by all those beautiful light rusty brown-orange shades you find in Autumn foliage and incorporates a little bit of that plum goodness that gives your overall makeup that romantic feel on those foggy, cold days. I loved the way that this look turned out and I can't wait to create some more just like it, do you think that I should go for deeper shades next time? Let me know what you think in the comment section down below and tell me if you're channeling those quick makeup routines at this time of year, what shades are you using?
This look is inspired by all those beautiful light rusty brown-orange shades you find in Autumn foliage and incorporates a little bit of that plum goodness that gives your overall makeup that romantic feel on those foggy, cold days. I loved the way that this look turned out and I can't wait to create some more just like it, do you think that I should go for deeper shades next time? Let me know what you think in the comment section down below and tell me if you're channeling those quick makeup routines at this time of year, what shades are you using?
XOXO
Products Used:
FACE: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation in Ivory // Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer in Light 10 // Maybelline Fit Me! Setting Powder in Classic Ivory 120.
EYES: Makeup Revolution Ultra 32 Shade Flawless Matte Palette // Makeup Revolution Redemption Iconic 2 Palette // Benefit Roller Lash Mascara in Black.
BROWS: Makeup Revolution Duo Brow Pencil in Medium Brown.
CHEEKS: MAC Cosmetics Mineralise Skinfinish Natural in Medium Dark // Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palettein Sugar & Spice (First Row, First Shade) // Makeup Revolution Ultra Sculpt & Contour Kit in Ultra Light/Medium (Highlight Shade).
LIPS: NYX Cosmetics Slide-On Lip Pencil in Alluring // Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bow n Arrow.
SETTING SPRAY: Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Fixing
Spray.
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