Happy December Lovelies!
So it may be the final month of the year but it's the first day where we get to open some very special doors. I think I shall attempt #Blogmas this year, so here comes the first day of quite some challenge!
I'm sure today we'll be inundated with christmas snaps, messages and just good old festive fun! So adding to that, I thought I'd share with you my very exciting advent calendar, I'm always on the search for trying alternative things and a few years ago I picked up the Ciate advent calendar. As much as I loved it, there were so many polishes which remained unused and dare I say it but unopened! But I know this year that every door on my advent calendar will get used because it's so dreamy!
It's the yankee candle advent calendar and as I'm obsessed with these bad boys and I'm always burning a yankee candle, I'm 100% sure that the candle of the day will be burnt before it's time to open the next door!
I cannot wait to rip open the doors and smell the goodness inside! The calendar contains 6 different candles including Snowflake Cookie, Icicles, Angels Wings, Cranberry Ice, Christmas Cookie and Christmas Garland.
I'm hoping Christmas cookie will be the first one to appear, I love the sweet scented candles so it would be the perfect scent to kick off Christmas.
And as a little treat I've decided to open the first door to share as it's definitely a great way to start the day. Today's little candle treat is Angel Wings. Even though I haven't burnt it yet, the scent is starting to spread! Heavenly!
What are your favourite yankee candle scents? Also share with me you advent calendars, I always love to know what's peeking behind those mystery doors?
L x
Happy Sunday Beauties!
So as it's the last day of November I'm quite honestly scared of how quickly this year has gone. It's definitely true when they say that the years get faster as you get older! As much as I wish that life had a pause button because every day just flashes past. It's made me realise that maybe I'm not making the most of my days because for so many of them in this past year, I can't even remember what I've done!
I know we have to make every single day count and so instead of still being happy with believing that it's still summer (although I would definitely love the warm sunshine back!) I've decided that instead of waiting for 2015 to ring in to start afresh, that this last month of 2014 is a great time to take advantage of all those opportunities waiting and to do all those things I promised myself back in January!
So instead of just plodding through December in the normal way, it's all steam ahead for accomplishing as many things as I can and stepping outside my comfort zone big time, as well as accomplishing all of my Christmas shopping. Yes that's quite some multitasking! I'm thinking of setting myself a challenge a day, because to change what you've always done, you've got to step outside your comfort zone. No matter how big or small the challenge is, it's still a challenge and you're changing something!
I've got the tools, well planners, journals, notebooks, notepads and pretty stationery at the ready to record all the things that I probably promised I would write in them in January, but the truth is that there are so many blank pages just staring right at me.
So from December the pages WILL be full, maybe even with pictures and by December 31st I WILL look back at them with a sense of pride of all the things I ACTUALLY achieved.
As I've written this here, there really are NO excuses. So if you have any challenge suggestions let me know and if you feel like hopping on my December challenge month, jump right on the challenge bus.
So the challenges will include a mixture of getting out there and doing different things, tackling fears, finding random things to do and being happy.
I'll be doing a recap on Sundays showing you all my challenges so far!
So here's a few ideas to get me started so far!
1. Try one new thing a day.
2. Talk to a stranger or someone new every day.
3. Declutter! A winter spring clean. Helpfully this will stop me from appearing on the hoarders TV programme
4. Make a gingerbread house from scratch and also a profiterole tower
5. Not spend anything for a week! (Like this will be a huge achievement!)
6. Start a gratitude journal and reflect on the positives of each day.
7. Try reflexology
8. Make an uplifting playlist, including reggae!
L x
Good Morning Lovelies!
It's Wednesday! And that means it's time for a midweek treat!
Lipsticks on the blog have been lacking lately but they certainly haven't in my life, so here comes a daily lipstick dose, because sharing really is caring!
When Tory Burch launched a cosmetic line a while ago I knew I had to test it out. My addiction to lipsticks definitely couldn't resist the gorgeous orange and gold lipstick packaging. It just looks so classy and sophisticated. Although a pretty pricey lipstick I decided to have a little treat and chose the shade 'Pas du Tout'. This is more of a pinky nude type lipstick. It is absolutely perfect for everyday use.
I've now had this lipstick for quite a while and what I've found is that although I liked it in the beginning, the love for this lipstick has grown and grown. It's a really handy lipstick, although the shade is not too strong, it is extremely useful and the sheer finish is just perfect for carrying out a natural makeup look. The little sheen which is delivered once applied wakes up this beautiful nude shade. It is incredibly moisturising and as someone who suffers from dry lips, this is certainly a bonus. This lipstick is definitely a little luxury and hidden gem.
It has a really gorgeous orange and vanilla flavour. The scent kind of reminds me of the Ole Henriksen truth to go wipes. It really is lovely when your lipstick tastes quite nice too!
Overall if you like an understated sheer/sheen lipstick, this lipstick will not disappoint, but if you're after a bit more colour for the winter months, another shade is probably best for you.
Do you love Tory Burch/ have you tried any of her cosmetics?
L x
Hello Lovelies!
As it's Tuesday, it's time for another Travel Tuesday!
As I'm having major withdrawal symptoms from LA, I thought if todays post were all about one of my favourite places, it might make me feel like I'm actually there!
So here comes the first instalment all about Los Angeles.
Pamper
When I'm away I love to have a little pamper time. What better way to feel all relaxed than to have a manicure and pedicure session. One of my favourite places in LA to visit for this is Bellacures. They have many different branches but I love the Beverly Hills location. You get to enjoy the big comfy chairs and they have a vast amount of services to choose from. This place definitely puts the special and fun factor into manicures. I even treated myself to a paraffin treatment. I've never had hands softer than I did on this visit. I highly recommend a trip to Bellacures if you're after a bit of TLC in LA.
Shopping
Where to start, everywhere in LA is pretty much shopping heaven for me. Nothing beats a stroll down Rodeo Drive, even if your funds don't stretch to this shopping street, soaking up the atmosphere and looking at the super expensive cars is definitely worth it.
One of my favourite malls in LA is the Westfield Century City mall. It's huge and has every store you could ever wish for. Just wear sensible shoes because you can definitely shop till you drop.
It does get pretty busy around here, so a tip is to head north to the Westfield Topanga mall. It is a fair drive north but it's a lot quieter but still has the same shops. Heaven.
Lastly I adore a sunny stroll in Santa Monica. I love the buzz and outside feel of this place. It's near the sea, you have the sun and you have the shops. Do you really need anything else?
Treats
I'm sure we've all heard about the Cupcake ATM, well no visit is complete without at least having a look at this wonderful ATM. It's so unique and Sprinkles is definitely cupcake heaven selling a vast selection of yummy treats.
Nobu Malibu
This is possibly one of the prettiest places to visit on a sunny afternoon/evening. The food is incredible, the view is incredible, the service is incredible. I love the atmosphere mixed with the stunning location. It is pretty pricey so definitely more of a treat restaurant, but if you don't want to eat here it's definitely a great place just to grab a few drinks and chill on the patio outside and take some great shots as it's right on the ocean.
Fun
A thing which I really enjoy doing is hiring a convertible, even if you just hire one for a day, it's so much fun just cruising up and down the sea road, looking at all the sights, with the gorgeous sun filtering in on you. You definitely soak up the LA vibe.
Just a few tips for a fun filled beauty LA trip. I definitely have more to share so look out for another LA post in the future.
Do you love LA too/ have any tips?
L x
