My new fitness gadget: Pink Polar FT4 Watch

Hi everyone. I get asked a lot of questions about my new Polar FT4 Watch, so I decided to write a post about it, to let you know where you can buy it, what to expect from it etc. I received it as a birthday present from my husband and I have been loving it so far.

Recent makeup and beauty buys

It looks like my spending will never stop, haha :) I always find an excuse to order something online, either to put me in a better mood, or because I actually need the product :) I don't know why I buy so much makeup... I am gearing up for a blog sale, so it is a bit ridiculous... Anyway... I ordered a couple of things from Feelunique, The Body Shop, Illamasqua, Kiko and other bits and bobs. I am pleased with most of my purchases, but I definitely didn't need most of them... Ooops :)

Life: quick update...

Hi everyone. I hope you had a great weekend. I mentioned on Twitter, that my laptop is officially dead and I am currently struggling to keep up with all blog related stuff. I lost all photos taken in the past two years, including pictures of my baby boy, videos of his first steps, birthdays etc... I am devastated and every time I think about it, I burst into tears. 

I knew that my laptop was on it's last legs and was about to die, so I was planning to order an external hard drive in August, to store all important photos before the laptop totally fries itself... but... I didn't get a chance to do it. Unfortunately, my 2 year old son decided to jump allover my laptop when I was in the kitchen, broke the screen and caused more damage than I could imagine. I didn't really care about the laptop, because I was planning to buy a new one really soon, but losing the hard drive was something I didn't expect at all. My husband is a tech-geek and tried every possible way of trying to save the files, but he had no luck so far. There is one more thing we can do to save the hard drive and I already ordered the parts for it, so fingers crossed. I don't want to get my hopes up though...

All I can say is... Please, please, please BACK UP your precious photos, on an external hard drive, saved onto a dvd, usb stick or simply printed out and kept in a photo album. I usually print out some photos every 4-6 months, so I will have some memories saved for the future, but if I can't get the hard drive repaired... all the videos and thousands of photos of my son will be lost :( 

I also lost all my blog photos and I will have to retake the ones I needed for future reviews, which is very annoying! I bin the outer packaging of most products right away, so I won't be able to photograph it for my blog posts.... 

I am currently using my husbands old PC to keep up with my blog and all requests, but it is a big inconvenience... I am not getting a new laptop for another month or two, so I am not sure if I will be able to post daily, but I will try my best :) 

If you don't have any plans for the evening, please back up your important, irreplaceable files, so you don't end up absolutely devastated, like me. 

Sunday Manicure: Nails Inc Notting Hill

If you follow me on instagram, you might have seen this gorgeous nail polish already. I received it in the Latest In Beauty Summer Nails Box last week and I am in love with the colour! I still can't believe that I managed to get my mitts on this fabulous box. I was on the reservation list for nearly two months! There is no point to review it, as it was a limited edition box and it is sold out now, but if you would like to see all the contents of the box, you can find a fab review on Kayleigh's blog here. 

Back to the nails. The nail colour I am wearing is from Nails Inc and it is called Notting Hill.

Abahna Mandarin And Sicilian Bergamot Reed Diffuser review

Abahna Mandarin and Sicilian Bergamot Reed Diffuser* £36.00

Hot weather usually stops me from burning candles, so I placed a couple of new reed diffusers in the house to fill it with a gorgeous fragrance. From three different diffusers I am currently using, Abahna's offering is definitely the most powerful scent. It is really strong and ...utterly gorgeous! 

Paul and Joe Cheek Color Compact and Cheek Color Refill in shade 01 Secret d'or

I have been lusting after a Paul & Joe Cheek Colour Compact for ages and my birthday was the perfect excuse to order one :) The compact itself is super cheap and only costs £6.00, but you have to buy the refill separately and it will cost you £12.50. I wouldn't normally pay £18.50 for a blusher, but I really wanted to own a gorgeous Paul & Joe compact. They are simply beautiful!

Ciate Megaphone Corrupted Neon Manicure Kit Review and Giveaway

Ciate Corrupted Neon Manicure Kit - Megaphone* £18.00

I mentioned in one of my recent posts, that I have been experimenting with various nail art trends this summer. The latest addition to my nail polish collection is the Ciate Corrupted Neon Manicure Kit. I opted for the yellow combo called Megaphone and it consists of: a Yellow Taxi Paint Pot, Megaphone Glitter Topping and Black Light UV Top Coat. The Corrupted Neon Collection is available in four colour combinations:

Sunday Manicure: Bourjois Laser Manicure Toppings

I have been experimenting with the new Bourjois Laser Manicure Toppings* (£5.99) in the past week and I quite like the effect I can achieve with just one coat. The range consists of three shades: Blue Neon, Aqua Purple and Sun Scales and the last one is definitely my favourite. 

Boosting Your Ability to Conceive In Your 30s

There is no right age or time in your life to start a family. Many people have goals they want to tick off before settling down to have kids or things they want to achieve. Having all of your ducks in a row before starting your family can be beneficial in many ways, but this can be different for each and every person. Whether you choose to start a family young so you can check off your tick list when you get older, or you do it all in your 20s and leave your baby-making until your 30s, the ideal time and age are something that should be you decide on personally, not pick out of a myth or old fashioned way of thinking.

Beauteco Box July 2013

I am very impressed with the July Beauteco Box*. All their boxes have been fantastic since the website launched in May and I love the fact that you can pick from three different options each month and you always know what you are getting in your box. The element of surprise is gone, but... you won't be left disappointed :) To read more about the box, have a quick read of my May and June Beatuco Box reviews. In July I picked menu number 2 with four full size products and one sample. Impressive? Definitely!

How To Live It Up Every Day: Expert Tips And Tricks

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For many people, the key to a good life is to live it up, have a good time, and connect with others. But how can you do that in a healthy, productive way that’s not going to wreck your life?  Well, you’re about to find out. This post takes a look at all the ways you can live it up every day and boost your lifestyle to the next level. 

New additions to my skincare routine

I adore face masks and I use them very often. I really hope I am not overdoing it :) Can you overdo it? They can work wonders on dull, congested or dehydrated skin and the choice is endless. If my skin feels horrible, I know that a face mask will sort it out. Most of my favourite face masks are from REN (Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and ClearClam 3 Clarity Restoring Mask), but I recently discovered other gems worth mentioning.