You should never underestimate how good exercise is for your appearance. It is no good spending all your time and energy thinking about fad diets and little expedients to sort out your figure, your skin, hair and nails, if you don’t put a bit of leg work in too. Exercise keeps your skin healthy and keeps your body working as it should do. The result is that you feel a lot better about yourself and this shows outwardly giving you greater confidence. If you stick at it, you’ll also see great results when it comes to toning up your body and gaining a killer shape.

A girl from New Zealand has been receiving tons of messages of support after she had her beauty pageant crown revoked for dying her hair.

Olivia O’Neil is only 15 years old, but that didn’t stop pageant organisers from putting a dent in her confidence after she posted a picture on Facebook showing that she had gone from blonde to brunette since her victory.

Former organiser of the Miss Wanganui pageant even suggested that Olivia wouldn’t get far in life because of the change.

Olivia’s story spread and it has resulted in loads of messages in favour of new look and even more condemning the pageant organisers for their closed-mindedness.

Neon Yellow or Electric Green Leather Jackets! Stylish or Not?

The African National Congress of South Africa will do anything to give their people a sense of identity. But are neon and luminous leather jackets going one step too far? Historically, leather jackets have often been a symbol of professionalism, or success, particularly amongst the black population of South Africa. These new jackets, coloured green, gold and black (largely the colours of the South African flag), are not perhaps everyone’s cup of tea. There are a total of 19 men’s and ladies leather jackets with detail including glowing buttons, electric green patches, yellow neon zippers with the jackets completed by the ANC party logo.

The designs are meant to give party members a sense of “identity”, but opinion suggests they are not that popular amongst the younger generation.

A BBC report quotes popular fashion designer Thula Sindi. He says:

“I wouldn’t be caught dead in them. It all just looks like patchwork…I don’t think anybody younger than 40 would wear that, out of fear of being ridiculed.”

I suggest sticking to popular leather jackets if you want to look cool and fashionable – colours such as black and brown will always be in. Neon yellow and electric green are not fashionable now, and never will be!!!

Sonia Rykial for H&M

Get ready to shop ladies Sonia Rykial collection is going to hit selected H&M’s stores on Saturday 20th February!

I have had a sneak peak at the collection and it is all amazing, all bright bold colours that will make you stand out!

I presume this is going to sell out rapido in stores so you will have to be quick. You are one very lucky girl if you get your hands on any of her collection. My must-have is the stripey, colourful sweater that i NEED to wear with black skinny jeans and ankle boots!

Good luck girls and to have a look at the collection before it hits stores visit H&M’s website!

Jazzy Shoes

I have got so many pairs of skinny jeans in numerous different colours and if i am wearing them on a night out i will wear a pair of killer heals or if i am wearing them day-to-day i will wear them with over the knee boots or short pixie boots but i have come across a selection at office that i absolutely love!

When you are next in Office shoe shop look out for the floral lace up pumps. They are bang on trend with the floral pattern and will look really cool teamed up with your skinny jeans or even a pretty floral dress.

I would buy them quick though as i can imagine these selling out quick as they are guaranteed to be snapped up ready for Spring!

Nude

A colour that i thought i could never pull off was nude, i just thought the colour would make me looked washed out but as it seems to be a massive trend right now i thought i would give it a go and i was surprised that i actually really like it!

I have not gone to OTT on the nude i went for a lace, nude top and i have paired it with a black skirt and black belt with a gold loop in the middle. To finish the look i went for a pair of nude heels and what i love about these shoes is that because they are nude they make my legs look soooooo long, perfect!

If you are going to buy nude i would definitely recommend paring it with black as it keeps it modern and chic!

Lace

One trend i love at the moment is lace i can’t get enough of it i have already bought 3 cami’s a dress and a couple of tops!

Wearing lace makes me feel sophisticated and glamorous especially when added with some red lipstick!
Lace is in nearly every shop now all with a great collection, if you are looking for a fab lace dress for a night out i would recommend looking in Miss Selfridge, prices are reasonable and there collection is stunning, you will most definite find the perfect dress!

If you are not to keen on the whole wearing lace as clothing then go for a lace clutch bag to add an extra fashion statement to your outfit!

Autumn Fashion

Even though the temperature is still in the minus ladies Autumn is very nearly here, hurray!

I have looking over the Autumn collection and i am in love! This Autumn its all about flowers, very girly and elegant and they are going to be on everything from pretty skirts to glamorous dresses and classy blouses.

Most high street shops have started stocking up on the trend already and i have found the most amazing dress in Topshop, i am going to buy it now and wear it with tights and ankle boots to keep my legs warm until the weather starts to shine and i can get my pins out with a pair of sandals!

Hurry up summer!!!

Use Promotional Coupons when shopping

It’s only 3 days until Christmas and people are frantically dashing around for their last minute presents. I went shopping last night and the shops are bustling with men trying to grab a last minute item for their girlfriend and women trying to find last minute goodies for their kids.

Christmas is always an expensive time, especially if you have a family to think about. The amount can certainly add up when your daughter realizes how great make up is and wants the whole Mac brush set or the Bobbi Brown collection. To make sure that you do save money, make sure you see if their are any promotional coupons knocking about before hand. You will be able to knock a large percentage off the original selling price and there are lots of vouchers out there for beauty products.

My friend recently bought a MAC Palette and loads of different colour eye shadows to go in it. She got this at a complete bargain price because she did her homework first. Make sure you check out the Internet and also magazines to see if they are offering any money off. Christmas doesn’t have to be majorly expensive and if you take the time to look around, you will find that you can pick things up a lot cheaper than you first thought.

Holiday Preparation

If you are in a panic to blitz your body in preparation for a holiday that seems to of sneaked up on you very fast here is a cheats way to start quick and go away feeling fabulous:

Beauty prep:

Book in for some body treatments, I would highly recommend an intensive massage, request a massage that helps break down fatty deposits and disperse water retention.

If you have 4 weeks until your holiday invest in a Slimming Belt, Gwyneth Paltrow’s secret weapon for battling her post-pregnancy baby bulge, enough said!

Packing:

If you are going on a long-haul trip, Clarins Anti Eau Oil is a must-have as you will know sitting on a plain for hours is going to cause puffy ankles and swollen stomachs. If you rub Clarins over your legs and stomach before the flight it will it help deflate puffiness.

Having firmed your figure beforehand, keep it in great shape while away with Lancaster Sun Slim. Packed with cellulite-eradicating ingredients, including the antioxidant Yerba.

To look the part arriving at the airport sexy luggage is a must have and also make sure you have reliable luggage for your beauty treatments. I have just purchased my Roxy Luggage and its stunning! I cant wait to turn up at the airport with my arm candy!

Face:

When you are on holiday you have to keep your make-up to the minimum nothing is wo4rse than seeing a face full of slap in the sun, if you are in the sun wearing make-up there is a good chance it will streak, not a pretty look! All you need is a good lipgloss and mascara!

Also remove any excess facial hair before heading into the sun as strong light only serves to highlight a downy upper lip and stray hairs scattered over chins and cheeks. Threading is ideal for getting rid of unwanted hair as it removes hair by the root, leaving skin smoother for longer, Try Blink Bar.

Hair:

To give hair sexy waves, try Synchrone Soft Wave. Lasting just six weeks, this semi-permanent process introduces a gentle curl into poker-straight hair, giving manageable movement to even coloured and highlighted hair. Perfect for a high-impact, low-maintenance look just for the summer.

Or try clip-on hair extensions add instant glamour!

Nails:

Give your nails some TLC with a manicure.

If you book in for the above asap you are guaranteed to go away feeling a million dollars!

Eyelash Extensions

Unfortunately not everyone is blessed with lushes long eyelashes aka Cheryl Cole and even a ton of mascara everyday will not give you the look you dream of. Now that could be a thing of the past as you can now get individual false eyelashes fitted to your lashes, what a god send hey!

Individual lashes instantly make your lashes thicker and longer! The price varies but many beauty salons are now offering the treatment for under £100, I think this is a bargain especially if your eyelashes are making you lack in confidence and unhappy.

The good thing with these lashes is that you can choose the look and colour that you want to achieve. I am going to get mine done before I head off on my holiday as I don’t have to worry about applying my waterproof mascara if I have natural lashes. I am going to ask for a natural look but with volume in the corner of my eye and for them to be jet black.

So say hello to longer, thicker, natural looking lashes!

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