Pretty Flowers Make Me Happy

Flowers are something I absolutely adore and they never fail to put a smile on my face. I have fresh flowers in the house most of the time, especially in Summer. I usually separate big bouquets into smaller ones and put single flowers in small vases to make all rooms look pretty :) This time I took a couple of flowers out and put them in a big clear jar, on top of some magazines and books. I think I spend too much time on Pinterest :) haha. If I could have multiple bouquets of fresh flowers in every room, I would! 

Why We Love Coffee

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Coffee is the second-most consumed beverage in the world, after water. And if the world continues the trend the way it has been for the last few centuries, it will soon overtake good old-fashioned H2O as the number one source of hydration. 

But what is it about coffee that makes it so popular? Why are so many people into it?

Vichy Idealia Life Serum Review

Vichy Idealia Life Serum* £29.50 (30ml)

After trying the Vichy Idealia BB Cream and falling in love with, I couldn't wait to give the new Idealia Life Serum a go. It is designed for skin exposed to stress, sun, pollution and an unbalanced diet to help transform the appearance of skins quality, tighten pores, add radiance and even out skin tone. I don't necessarily need a lot of help with my skin, because I eat a balanced diet, don't smoke or drink alcohol, but... after reading rave reviews, I thought that my skin might benefit from the Idealia Life Serum.

Wishlist: Finishing touches for the bedroom

1.Wentworth Kingsize Duvet Set (£36.00) 2.French Connection Lamp (£85.00) 3.Wallpaper (£69.00 per 10m) 4.The White Company Winter Indulgence Candle (£125.00) 5.White Mirror (£39.99) 6.Flower Cushion (£14.00)

Clarins Graphic Expression Autumn 2013 Collection review + swatches and two Autumn makeup looks

I must admit- I wasn't feeling the Autumn vibe, until I started playing with Clarins Graphic Expression Collection. It made me realise that it is time to take a break from corals and peachy shades and experiment with darker, richer colours. With that in mind, I created two simple looks for Autumn 2013 with a selection of Clarins products I was kindly sent last week. 

Recipe: Warm couscous salad

I love couscous and I add it to many dishes, including salads. To keep the calories down, I usually mix it with vegetables and serve it with an egg, fish or chicken. Today's recipe is very simple and it only takes 15-20 minutes to make.

Fragrance wishlist

I have a slight obsession with perfumes and my collection currently consist of 20-30 bottles of different scents. I am trying to use up some of them, because I need space for some new beautiful fragrances. There are three scents on my wishlist at them moment, including Marc Jacobs Honey, This Company Molecule 01 and Vera Wang Be Jeweled. I blame all of my fragrance lusts on fellow beauty bloggers :)

Sunday Manicure: Rose Petals

I thought it was time to try something different on my nails. My beautiful pink roses were dying, so I used the petals to create this unusual manicure. It isn't perfect, but the effect is very pretty in real life. 

Boujrois Corner Lashes - perfect falsies for beginners

I love false lashes, but I only wear them on special occasions, or when I am doing a makeup look for the blog. My 'go to' everyday eye makeup consists of a brown eyeshadow and mascara, but... I recently started using corner lashes to add more volume. My natural lashes are very flat and don't really hold the curl, so I have to cheat a little :) 

New body care and hair care additions

When it comes to body care and hair care and I am not too fussy. I do my best to avoid SLS and other nasties though. I discovered some lovely products in August and I can't wait to tell you more about them!

Sigma WARM Extended Wear Eye Liner Kit Review + Swatches

I mentioned in my previous posts, that I am very impressed with Sigma's makeup. Their powder eye shadows are very pigmented and long lasting and the cream eye shadow bases are absolutely incredible and perfect for a quick, effortless look or a gorgeous smokey eye. When I was kindly sent the 'Sigma Warm Extended Wear Eyeliner Kit' to try out, I had high expectations. 

Clear Skin and vitamin boost with Viridian Nutrition.

I am obsessed with healthy eating and nutrition and I always make sure to eat my 5 a day (or more) and balanced, nutritious meals. I also do my best to exercise regularly and my Polar FT4 watch really helps to motivate me. I get very annoyed when people assume that I am unhealthy, because I am carrying extra weight and I am sick of unnecessary, rude comments from those who could do with a lifestyle change themselves. I eat a very healthy diet (see my instagram for meal ideas), I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, I exercise...  I made small changes to my lifestyle, I am happy, I feel great, I am slowly getting back to my pre-preganancy weight and I realise that it is not going to happen overnight. 

Eating clean has a big impact on the skin and avoiding processed foods and sugars  will definitely show on your face. I love adding extra vitamins and superfoods to my diet though and I have been taking supplements from Viridian for the past few months to keep my body and skin happy.