Let’s Talk: Body Confidence

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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.
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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

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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.

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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!

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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

Life update: new decade!

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Hey Dolls,

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year, I certainly did! So, as I haven’t posted for quite a while I thought I’d give you a little life update and tell you what I’ve been up to.

After my last post I had some family things happen that meant I wasn’t in the right headspace to write and I didn’t want to force it as I like what I post on here to be authentic and real. 2019 was definitely a mixed bag of a year with some amazing memories as well as some hard times, but let’s stick to updating you on the good stuff!

Right… let’s get stuck in!

March: I went for a lovely afternoon tea at the Berkley Hotel with my best friend for her (very) belated 21st birthday pressie. It was so yummy, I mean combining fashion and cake is always a win in my book!

April: I love doing charity events, so when the spottydog girls suggested the LOROS 10K walk I was in! These events are always so much fun and I love an excuse to dress up!

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May: Saw another amazing Acapella showcase, all the hard work paid off! I love this lot crazy amounts! As well as the Society Awards which are always fun!

June:  Marked the end of my incredible placement year with the lovely spottydog communications team! Fair to say I enjoyed my send off!

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July & August: Holiday central for me with trips to Barcelona, Tenerife and Mar Menor!

September: Time to adjust back to being a student! I moved into my student studio and got back to lectures to finish my degree.

October: Halloween and lots of socials getting to know the Acapella newbies…

November: Ok fan girl moment…MCFLY ARE BACK!! I was very excited to see them reunited at the O2. I also took my lovely little cousin to her first concert which of course was Little Mix!

December: A lovely Christmas with my family, trip to Amsterdam and celebrating the New Year in Fuerteventura.

So that’s a round up of my 2019! I’m really excited for what 2020 has in store and am really happy to be blogging again!

Ciao Bellas,

S

xxx

 

What I eat in a day!

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Hey dolls,

It can be hard to eat healthy when you have a super busy life, so I thought I’d share what I eat in a day! Obviously it varies but most days are similar to this! I also try to drink 2-3 litres of water a day.

Breakfast for me is so important, if I don’t start the day right it is unlikely my day will be productive. Breakfast can vary from scrambled eggs to overnight oats or my fave quick and easy yoghurt, fruit and granola. I love the Light & Free yoghurts, grab whatever fruit I have in the fridge or fruit bowl and top it with a handful of Jordan’s low sugar granola for a bit of crunch.

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Lunch is always the meal I struggle with because I get bored of eating the same thing, throughout the winter I had soup pretty much everyday but now the sun is out salad season is back!

This is my absolute favourite salad (apart from your classic caesar!) and so simple. To make my Chicken Pesto salad I just fry some chicken in fry lite with salt and pepper, mix 1tsp of pesto with the same of light mayo, chop some cucumber, throw some salad leaves in a bowl and add a few croutons. I also needed to use up my strawberries so chopped them up with an apple for a sweet treat!

 

At work I always get peckish in the afternoon so have a range of snacks in my snack drawer from rice cakes to Fibre One bars! I recently discovered Fibre One popcorn bars and OMG they are amazing!

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Cooking dinner is definitely my favourite meal, I love mixing different flavours. One of my go to meals is Soy, ginger and garlic salmon with brown rice and greens. Again the greens always change depending on what is in the fridge. Sometimes, I will make some extra and have the rest for lunch the next day!

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Ciao Bellas,

S

xxx

Updated Skincare Routine!

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Hey dolls,

This week I wanted to share my updated skincare routine. I’ve always been a bit of a skincare addict, I blame Mum for that, so here is my updated day and night skincare!

Mornings are always a bit manic so I want something quick and easy to start the day. I grab some cleansing pads either the Nip n Fab Dragon Blood ones or the Vitamin E ones from Superdrug that I am currently using. These leave my skin feeling fresh with no hassle! Then to moisturise I use the Nip n Fab Post Glycolic Fix moisturiser and Vitamin E  eye cream. I love these products because they sit so nicely underneath my makeup and don’t make my skin feel greasy!

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My evening routine firstly removing my makeup, recently I have been loving the Garner Micellar water cleansing gel. I use this in the shower and it removes most of my makeup, I then cleanse with my trusty Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser. To tone its once again an old fave, Liz Earle Instant Boost Tonic.

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I love using an oil on my skin overnight, some of these oils can be super expensive so I’m pleased I’ve found one I love from Caudalie, VineActiv Overnight Detox, these leaves my skin feeling so soft and hydrated, it has definitely become a ride or die for me!

One thing I can’t live without is a good eye cream and at the moment I’m loving the Origins Ginzing eye cream, this cream is definitely worth the hype and although I’m petty late to the party, I can highly recommend this one for brighting and reducing darkness under your eyes!

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Once a week or twice a week I exfoliate my face using the Nip n Fab Glycolic scrub which I love and will use a face mask.  I have a range of face masks I love including L’oreal detox clay, any from GlamGlow and the Sephora sheet masks (you need to get your hands on some if you haven’t tried them yet!).

Ciao Bellas,

S

xxx