Festive Greetings ♥

Hello Beautiful People♥ 

I haven't blogged in a while because of exams , work  bleh. been quite a busy bee.

The Festive Season has finally arrived.. time to relax with friends , family , good food & wine :) .. & lets not forget the Christmas lights, decorating the Christmas tree, gift shopping , baking & just having a good time with people you love.

I've been putting off Christmas shopping as the shops have been so full , i did however go to the mall today to look for some pressies.


Xmas Gift Shopping 

I went in to LUSH and found some really great smelling products... & i fancy them lot because they all handmade .

A great gift idea is the Ballastics / Bath bombs .

Here are 2 of my favourite Ballastics.

Rose Queen : light rose fragrance, with a hint of marigold & lavender.. with hibiscus petals

Rose Queen

R29.50

Sex Bomb: Jasmine-clary sage & ylang ylang.. perfect for your inner love goddess. 

Sex Bomb

R38.50

They also sell great face scrubs ..handmade of course.. 

LUSH Organic Homemade Face Masks

while im on the topic of face scrub let me tell you the benefits of scrubing.

Benefits: 

• unclogs pores
• removes rough, and uneven skin
• removes dead skin cells
• reveals a newer and younger looking skin
• keeps skin clean
• reduces acne breakouts
• helps prevent wrinkle development
• gives better presentation to creams, butters and tan product

How often should you scrub...

• Weekly for hands and feet
• every 2-3 weeks for legs and arms
• about every second week for face - to keep the skin look fresh.

WARNING: DO NOT over exfoliate as it will leave you looking quite red and cause irritation.

Try and stay away for exfoliates which contain sythetic beads as they can be quite harmful to the skin.

On a Sadder note we bid farewell to Nelson Mandela ..♥
He was defiantly a inspiration and icon for many.He may be gone, but he will definitely not be forgotten.♥

A Moving picture taken outside Mandela's home

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” - Nelson Mandela

I'm looking forward to go and watch Long Walk to Freedom in the Cinema.

Since it is the Christmas season & its all about giving if you have any toys /stuffed animals etc. that is in a good condition don't hesitate to donate them to a charity this Christmas to make a less fortunate child Christmas brighter :)

Here is RED CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN S HOSPITAL details:

Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch 7700 Cape Town
Telephone:	021 658 5111

Side Note : The more you give the more you shall receive♥

What im LOVING at the moment

I'm defiantly a coffee / caffeine addicted & can not function without my cuppa in the morning.

Cappuccino my favourite well not any more after i got introduced to a Red Cappuccino.

Words can not describe how good it is . Its like a actual cappuccino, but instead of  a shot of espresso its made with Rooibos. (making it caffeine and coffee free .. a healthy & taste amaze)

Its Rich & creamy. Can this beverage get any better?!!!?  it even contains antioxidants.

i F***king LOVE IT.

Some places that sells this :Woolworths, Mugg & Bean, Melissa, Motherland Coffee

Woolworth s Red Cappuccino

Have a blast Christmas shopping , spend time & appreciate love ones ... & don't forget to be grateful.

Chels

♥

Study Tips

Hello Beautifuls

Since varsity/Uni/college/school exams are coming up or have already began, I decide that a post of study tips would be very appropriate.

Here they are hope they help & if you have any tips of your own leave a comment :) 

Get your "om" on , meditation doesn't only help to relax you but it also helps manage stress and improves your attention span.

If you enjoy listening to music while you study, listen to instrumental music .

Music with lyrics can mess with your concentration.

Drink coffee before a power nap , you won't feel groggy when you wake up

Snack on* heathy snacks .. To keep you going

Take a break every 25 minutes .

According to studies laughing and giggling helps with problem solving and creative thinking :)

Drink water before an exam. Studies showed that students who drank water before their exam did 5% better than those who didn't.

Organize notes, books, text books, sort out files BEFORE exams. This makes notes easier and quicker to find when needed.

Type your notes in Times New Roman . This font is the easiest and quickest to read :)

Some other tips

♥ Get a good nights sleep (don't do all nighters)

♥ Don't study on a empty stomach ( glucose improve memory)

♥ Practice past papers

♥ Make you study notes in colour , this makes it easier to read

♥ Take vitamin b tablets - it fights off depression and helps with concentration

♥ Spray a unfamiliar scent when studying, and spray it again before you write the test this will jog your memory

♥ Don't  wait till the last minute

♥ Don't hit the PROCRASTINATION station . Get things done!!!!

Even though we all feel like this :

Put a reminder on your phone : 

Don't forget to breathe. 

Chels

♥

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S P R I N G ♥

Hello Beautifuls♥♥

Spring is finally here & with it some lovely trends .

Let me begin ..

Tone up those tummies, Crop tops are here to stay .

CROP TOPS 

SHEER

WHITE WIDE LEG PANTS

GRAPHICS

Make a statement !

EMBELLISHED DETAIL

Add edge & glam 

FLORAL

Fun, pretty , girly & flirty ..

FRINGE

The 20s fringe trend is back ! ♥

This trend can be seen in the fantastic movie The Great Gatsby.

COLOUR TRENDS ♥

Black & white continue to be a powerful , however icy pastels & hints of pink make an appearance ♥

Satin makes the pastel colour look soft & fresh .♥

White still keeps its chic & sophisticated look.

Pretty filigree white fabrics can be seen in Valentino, Simone Roche & Stella McCartney. ♥

Clean, precise , origami folds ditches satin can be seen in Prada & Celine ♥

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Clinique Chubby Stick Intense

Spring welcomes fun & fruity lipstick colours and makeup trends♥

This has got to be my favourite lip colour balm it doesn't smudge , the colour is vibrant & intense 

& it's long lasting too :) . It moisturizers the lip while adding colour .♥

It costs about R210 . But definitely worth it!

The colour I have used is Plushest Punch.♥

Here are some other colours ♥

JUst Bitten by REVLON

This range has some pretty colors & is cheaper than Clinique (R110) but I found that the felt tip drys out after time.♥

MAKEUP SPRING/SUMMER 2014

lumionious, rosy , dewy skin with a soft petal lip & a sun kissed finish.♥

Rock n Roll. Lots of eyeliner & false lashes with a neutral lip. ♥

Blue or green liner was applied on the lower lash line & lots of mascara for extra definition ♥

Chels 

 ♥

Beauty Tips & Tricks

Hi Beautiful Ladies. Here are some natural beauty tips & Tricks They quick, easy & everything you need you"ll find in your kitchen :)

  FACE

To get a beautiful radiant complexion slice a few grapes in half & use the cut sides to rub over your face. this is a natural exfoliator  

  Cure tired & puffy eyes 

by chilling your eye cream in the fridge before use , apply it from the outer corners to the nose . This will help drain excess fluid in these areas




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apply over nose area .

  HAIR 

DIY Hair mask
Avo Hair mask
What you"ll need : 1 Ripe Avocardo
 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil

 use a electric beater / whisk whip the 2 ingredients until they become creamy Shampoo hair , rinse well , then apply hair mask clip up hair & put on a shower cap warm up the treatment with a hair dryer leave on mixture for 5-30 minutes (the longer the better)

  Get rid of dandruff





Rub an egg yolk mix with olive oil into the scalp


  Give your hair a beautiful shine 
Rinse your hair with Apple Cider Vinegar to increases the shine



  Here are other uses for Apple Cider Vinegar





Highlight your hair naturally

Hair dye & peroxide can damage and dry out hair .
 To lighten hair : Use a strong chamomile tea in the final rinse after shampooing
 To enhance dark colour : Use Rosemary tea as a rinse These natural products will also make your hair shine & gives hair volume.

More Natural Colour Rinses. (These bring out your natural highlights)

Brunette Hair
2 cups water
2 tea bags (use black tea for brown hair or elderberry tea for black hair)
1/4 cup strong coffee

Mila Kunis

Red Hair
2 cups water
2 red hibiscus tea bags
1/4 cup beet or carrot juice, stained

Blonde Hair
2 cups water
2 chamomile tea bags
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Reece Witherspoon

1. In a saucepan , bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add tea bags.
Steep for 15 minutes , then remove tea bags.

2.Allow to cool to room tempreture, add coffee,beet , carrot or lemon juice (whichever one you are using)

3. Time to use mixture. Pour the rinse over your hair after you shampoo and condition it. Leave on for a few minutes then rinse off

4. Dry and style hair as usual

Warning: The rinse can stain clothes and towels so be careful

TEETH

   



 -Natural teeth whitner

  LEGS 

 
Natural Shaving Creams 

Coconut Oil

oil as a replacement for shaving cream


BODY SCRUBS

Sugar Scrub
Mix equal parts white or brown sugar with Olive oil or Almond oil.
Apply to skin and massage in circular motions , rinse of with warm water
 Result: smooth soft skin


  Irish Coffee scrub
 What you"ll need :1/2 cup coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 organic nut oil couple drops of mint oil
(combine all the ingredients together massage into skin & rinse off with warm water

  Sweet & Spicy Scrub 
What you'll need
 1 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of granulated sugar
 3/4 oil (almond, coconut, hazelnut)
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons nutmeg
 Combine all ingredients, massage into skin & rinse

 Hope these help Have a healthy week xxx