Month: February 2020

Let’s Talk: Body Confidence

Leave a comment

Hey dolls,

This week I want to talk about something that I think is really important- body confidence.

Now a days there is so much pressure on us to look and dress a certain way, don’t get me wrong I love insta as much as the next girl but it gives us a tinted view of life. I caught up with my pocket rocket personal trainer Jenna to talk all things body confidence.
7F4AB56E-E917-4DA4-8393-0CF1A1B41464
There are so many variations of body confidence from body positivity to body neutrality but to Jenna body confidence means feeling happy in your own skin no matter you shape or size. This is something I completely agree with because self love is so important.

For me when I eat right and get the endorphins flowing in the gym I feel so much more confident, something Jenna echoes saying that nutrition and exercise could play a role in increasing body confidence but nowadays “looking good seems to trump feeling good”.

Learning to love yourself and the skin your in isn’t easy so Jenna and I have a couple of tips on how you can start to feel body confident.

  1. STOP comparing yourself to others, the only person you should be competing with is yourself and if that means unfollowing people on Instagram do it!
  2. Take the focus off looks and think about your health and well being. Take a day to pamper yourself, put down your phone and eat some feel good food.
  3. Wear what makes you happy! For me fashion is my armour and I truly believe the right outfit can lift your mood and your confidence.

Body confidence isn’t something that comes overnight but it is so important! The journey to self love and confidence is a marathon not a sprint, take your time and it will come!

Caio Bellas!

S

xxx

15 Minute Everyday Makeup Routine

Leave a comment

Hey Dolls,

This week I thought I would share with you my everyday makeup routine. This routine is super easy and so quick which I love for the morning when you need to get out the door.

After cleansing my face and popping some eye cream and lip balm on (updated skincare coming soon) I’m onto my makeup.

Right so let’s start with the base! Up until recently I only really used mattifying primers but the Bobbi Brow Face Base changed all that. It leaves my skin glowing and hydrated, perfect for the current weather and with Bobbi Brown tinted moisturiser I have a winning combo! I prefer a tinted moisturiser or BB cream day to day as opposed to foundation as it gives a more natural look.

daily makeup 1

For concealer I switch between Nars Creamy Concealer and Tarte Shape Tape depending on how much coverage I want to add, these two are easily my favourite concealers. I set my under eye with Laura Mercier Loose Powder and the rest of my face with Benefit Hello Flawless.

I can’t do my makeup without bronzer, I don’t think my makeup looks complete without it and my current fave is Mac Mineralise Skin Finish. For blush I always reach for Benefit Sugarbomb, a blush I have been using for years! My final face step is highlight and at the moment I am loving Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder because it gives a beautiful natural glow.

Onto eyes and I keep it really simple and sweep one or two shades from the NYX Warm palette onto my lids, curl my lashes and pop on my L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes. I’m lucky to have quite full brows so just run Benefit Gimmie Brow through them and I’m good to go!

daily makeup 4

A quick spritz of Smashbox Photo Finish Setting spray and whatever lip colour I’m wearing that day and I’m ready to go!

Ciao Bellas,

S

xxx