tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53738242842578623162024-03-16T23:16:14.359-07:00daenalouiseDaena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-74931976040396945742021-04-03T14:45:00.001-07:002021-04-03T14:45:38.302-07:00Glisten Cosmetics Liners : Are They Worth It?<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i> Coloured liner lovers, this one is for you...</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9vOVCvoPOcMwOkdm3m7zzT6qi3zU1nv_OPEUwkzRw7lt3UUIsVkBWS2dmO6J6yYTyTK973Ac9oaphauyTk7W1M906V3aD1ZBJLx1Me_R8O18_irFYCs7x2JZiYXozfOBoQF-6ImkC4mP/s2048/fullsizeoutput_3232.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9vOVCvoPOcMwOkdm3m7zzT6qi3zU1nv_OPEUwkzRw7lt3UUIsVkBWS2dmO6J6yYTyTK973Ac9oaphauyTk7W1M906V3aD1ZBJLx1Me_R8O18_irFYCs7x2JZiYXozfOBoQF-6ImkC4mP/s16000/fullsizeoutput_3232.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've <i>finally </i>discovered the best coloured eye liners on the market - they don't crack, they're super pigmented and they glide beautifully. I spotted <b>Glisten Cosmetics</b> on TikTok and was blown away by the colour payoff of them - I just knew I had to get some. I've spent years, <i>and ruined countless palettes</i>, using eyeshadows and a setting spray to create unique coloured liners, but it always created a film over the top of the shadows making them then impossible to use as normal shadows, but no more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Glisten Cosmetics sell a huge range of coloured liners which come in little pots. They look just like eyeshadows, but are really easily transformed into the most colourful liners. All you need to do is add a small amount of water into the lid of the pot, dip your brush into the water and then swirl the brush into the pot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE95wmOxyQ7It0AYGT_URDk6ENe-6_mztEC6gqBwUPz4WQ0nCBLFGcH3vLaPCyVZMolGt6l8EcQCw1UkLQv0ny45B1NFGJJDlcb2qFlLaOYRkGVGz8JmEORShBfbSMom6WMkhyphenhyphen02IvJZ_r/s2048/IMG_9962.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE95wmOxyQ7It0AYGT_URDk6ENe-6_mztEC6gqBwUPz4WQ0nCBLFGcH3vLaPCyVZMolGt6l8EcQCw1UkLQv0ny45B1NFGJJDlcb2qFlLaOYRkGVGz8JmEORShBfbSMom6WMkhyphenhyphen02IvJZ_r/s16000/IMG_9962.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho55wbsWruIQmGGoJZRvmeIfhWZRdNdQhg13B1YEul27Z8uAa7G9ajUdHAR3C2UJlHHN1cc0hBm6Zme-V27jM1jPiwwsZtZgSsTdsFLm_ebpWRO2pX_Kk7ezJpX2iL-p9lwQ1QyPFgm-tl/s2048/IMG_0030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho55wbsWruIQmGGoJZRvmeIfhWZRdNdQhg13B1YEul27Z8uAa7G9ajUdHAR3C2UJlHHN1cc0hBm6Zme-V27jM1jPiwwsZtZgSsTdsFLm_ebpWRO2pX_Kk7ezJpX2iL-p9lwQ1QyPFgm-tl/s16000/IMG_0030.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got four of the Split Liners as you then get two colours in each pot. These start at just £6.50 which is really reasonably priced considering you get two shades in there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I opted for the shades Raspberry Punch, Banana Split, Carrot Cake & Split Peas - honestly they are all amazing and you can see from my swatches just how pigmented the shades are. There's a full swatch video on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMaEohVgfmN/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> if you fancy seeing how all the shades apply!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIinZM-50pTCs71Q6ogZDRflAaph9BEn90PzwxPzkV4GZvTg0TcFsrCrTEmY0likKink5DwD5MGQwWoKiRpAtsKGgUoeEzTj_Faqkof0HmRWa24bpxuRIRv6DfEbjaigWwf5gGmNXncr9O/s2048/fullsizeoutput_3231.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1622" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIinZM-50pTCs71Q6ogZDRflAaph9BEn90PzwxPzkV4GZvTg0TcFsrCrTEmY0likKink5DwD5MGQwWoKiRpAtsKGgUoeEzTj_Faqkof0HmRWa24bpxuRIRv6DfEbjaigWwf5gGmNXncr9O/s16000/fullsizeoutput_3231.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxDGeQy0VzB2Ro9FL-g3lwrNBQsVSgs9RvWvnsqqwBmlOlo9CN0my2b6G1IFeWEQtC0LpySXBTfsxX4-21Yu1dF4vEs9PvugUCXzZ4K0lkb5YljW-JZP-PGRorLTDVNJHGeeVV1TdbAM-/s2048/IMG_0283.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxDGeQy0VzB2Ro9FL-g3lwrNBQsVSgs9RvWvnsqqwBmlOlo9CN0my2b6G1IFeWEQtC0LpySXBTfsxX4-21Yu1dF4vEs9PvugUCXzZ4K0lkb5YljW-JZP-PGRorLTDVNJHGeeVV1TdbAM-/s16000/IMG_0283.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So to answer the title of this blog post, YES, the Glisten Cosmetics liners are <i>so </i>worth the money if you're a fan of bright colours! They do also do more neutral shades like brown, white and black but I'm yet to try these. You can get 10% off at <a href="https://www.glistencosmetics.com/?ref=NphiVlo4dn1t1" target="_blank">Glisten Cosmetics</a>* with code Daena10 if you fancied trying them out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know in the comments if you've tried Glisten liners before and how you found them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Affiliate link</span></div><p></p>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-62873892671556964052021-02-07T06:16:00.001-08:002021-02-07T06:16:36.279-08:005 Best Skin Care Items for Glowy Skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK60XpvM_bjFjIJPG3YkHxFb8DFvUf-QszUjUHkHCkm0akTCc5BEncnUFp0nCWpnLdVnR53NgaVKInP4h8-4YDV4ub5n1H6ZZGcuBn887xC2zwJJB5p-Kjin-nb6cUIXUPOamnykSu7e57/s2048/P1300504.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK60XpvM_bjFjIJPG3YkHxFb8DFvUf-QszUjUHkHCkm0akTCc5BEncnUFp0nCWpnLdVnR53NgaVKInP4h8-4YDV4ub5n1H6ZZGcuBn887xC2zwJJB5p-Kjin-nb6cUIXUPOamnykSu7e57/s16000/P1300504.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For years I've been looking for the perfect product combination to give me naturally glowing and radiant skin, and guys, I think I've nailed it. Not to toot my own horn but I often get comments from people about how nice my skin is so here we go, I'm going to share with you the 5 skincare products that I swear by for glowy skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><table><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOMw-xto39OzPdu5cFdTmKfYzmYe0UuDnPJdvhhDzM2UJcKzaFn2Plw_YNpVCHuJgrF2FWqE1PyetXnbUo3g0YwaqjCDKZFy_CiwAwWLhpxBRV_It4_7h5GGR9_ZW47Lts5riRaaj7coJl/w640-h640/P1300509.JPG" width="640" /></td><td><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ocakMxJgia-40a0ufL66OfxobZt1RBIhwxYPRaDz07iGuz3HW_KS5OfNf1VZjrO2yfARdcaDP8ZYcrHEWUy7nPlhtDw33CHwFzszfZ0bY_fjx0otDAlrb_wFyy_hRwuIpoo_OFAeBDoK/w640-h640/P1300512.JPG" width="640" /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br />Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm</h3><div>Up until about two years ago I was not at all precious about my cleanser, but after trying the Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm I don't think i'll be able to get away from the balm cleansers. This one in particular is so nourishing on the skin and does a fantastic job at getting rid of makeup and dirt/grime, so I use it in the evenings. It may not be the most affordable cleanser out there, but this jar has lasted me 7 months <i>(and there's definitely at least another months worth of use in there)</i> - insane! It claims to lock in moisture and restore radiance, I would 100% agree that it does this. My skin doesn't even feel like it needs moisturising after I use this.</div><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3iYte0o" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a> *</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Clinique Moisture Surge Cream </h3><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">This cream has a gel-like consistency and you can feel it rehydrating your skin from the minute you apply it. It's definitely not the cheapest cream to use at around £37 for 50ml, but in my opinion it is so worth it. I use it everyday as my day cream and it leaves my skin looking dewy and fresh. Even by the end of the day my skin still feels really hydrated due to the technology in the cream which supposedly hydrates your skin for 72 hours <i>(not that I've kept it on for that long before)</i>!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://tidd.ly/3r4lCw7" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a> *</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate</h3><div>The Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate is a night-time facial oil which claims to give you fresher-feeling skin which is more toned and radiant by the time you wake up. A bold claim right? But let me tell you, my skin is always <i>glowing </i>the morning after I use this. I currently use it two-three times a week and it leaves my skin so incredibly soft too. This bottle has lasted me well over a year as you only need two-three drops per use, making it well worth the £40 price tag.</div><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uq7CamTkNZJ7-pG19ogC4Q" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a> *</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXGf2Erqq7For56lzM9IaAhr9jN96-Q9wUoe58wyE9Za2OmdLrCpvIiRt3uJrdFA3ehsCFWwfcKBgbdGUim6v9D9gW2CWWFjYbXR8XksnwI4AoC6lfEceBpn2sxlQWpshXjMek8dM3tGt/s2048/P1300520.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXGf2Erqq7For56lzM9IaAhr9jN96-Q9wUoe58wyE9Za2OmdLrCpvIiRt3uJrdFA3ehsCFWwfcKBgbdGUim6v9D9gW2CWWFjYbXR8XksnwI4AoC6lfEceBpn2sxlQWpshXjMek8dM3tGt/s16000/P1300520.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Pixi Glow Tonic</h3><div>If you haven't heard of the Pixi Glow Tonic by now then honestly, have you been living under a rock? It's an exfoliating toner that deeply cleans pores by removing excess oil and impurities. You just pop a little bit on a cotton pad and sweep it over the face and neck. With regular use it really does leave the skin looking radiant and smooth - I truly swear by this product and will always repurchase!</div><p><a href="https://tidd.ly/3j3kvd7" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a> *</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Pixi Glow Mask</h3><div>This mask is my go-to for a Sunday night pamer. Not only does the clay clarify the skin but the added ginseng also brightens it. It's also great for fighting spots and can be used as a spot treatment as well as a general mask. Although the recommendation is to use it three times a week, I only use it once a week and am still seeing good results!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://tidd.ly/2Yqy3pI" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a> *</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're a fan of dewy, radiant skin, I'd love to know what your holy grail products are - let me know in the comments!</div>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-50198071981297402812021-01-21T09:07:00.004-08:002021-01-21T09:08:33.704-08:005 Must-Have MAC Lipsticks for Brown Skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wNcYer6nCFdQ27oOkiW7PmA5dmBwiakFqLUkmYJ04FkilWZdS5OgxX-pGencFELabW062jKnyRkplrwdmQnXhUUTXfFHXz-hH8QpwqnKioD8mEmpDBcQoFT39cVyjKNWREyjdf5gcDW4/s2048/IMG_0368.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wNcYer6nCFdQ27oOkiW7PmA5dmBwiakFqLUkmYJ04FkilWZdS5OgxX-pGencFELabW062jKnyRkplrwdmQnXhUUTXfFHXz-hH8QpwqnKioD8mEmpDBcQoFT39cVyjKNWREyjdf5gcDW4/s16000/IMG_0368.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">*this blog post contains affiliate links</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">When I say I was <i>obsessed </i>with MAC lipsticks back in the day...I was <i><b>obsessed</b>. </i>Despite only working around 8 hours a week, I used to take myself off to House of Fraser once a month, after payday, to treat myself to a new MAC lipstick. This was back in the day when they were only £12 or so, might I add.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Although my obsession with MAC has somewhat died down, their lipstick are still my most reached for. I've round up my top 5 MAC lipsticks of choice for those of you with a similar medium brown skin tone to myself. Warning, these are all matte but don't worry they aren't drying!<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> <table>
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</tbody></table> <br /><div style="text-align: center;">Whirl - Matte</div></h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Whirl is one of MAC's Matte shades, but unlike most matte lipsticks these aren't drying and they feel creamy on the lips. The shade is described as a dirty-rose colour, which I would definitely agree with. This muted-brown toned pink makes for a great everyday shade. MAC also have a matching lip-liner which is supposedly what Kylie Jenner uses...</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+JLiT88ohgRBaFQM-g8FVqQ" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a>*</div><h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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</tbody></table></div></h4> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Taupe - Matte</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Possibly my all time favourite MAC lipstick, I've repurchased this one more than once because it is quite literally my most used lipstick ever. This one has more of an orange-y red tone to it compared to the pink base of Whirl, which makes this the perfect nude shade for medium-brown skin. It's one of those lipsticks where it just sort of enhances your natural lip colour.</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+6Q-Kd-4BW95jvAa-OK_ZDg" target="_blank">Click here to shop</a>*</div><h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table>
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Pop me a comment and let me know!</div></div>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-10701978862783886032020-10-04T14:42:00.006-07:002020-10-04T14:42:59.379-07:003 of the Best at Home Workouts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Working out at home over the past few months has been a challenge, and I know that a lot of regular gym go-ers felt the same. At home workouts just aren't quite the same as escaping to the gym and lifting weights, practicing your deadlift technique, trying out all sorts of exercises on the cable machine and smashing your leg press PB.</span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Despite the gyms being back open, I know that I'm not alone in feeling uncomfortable heading back there with COVID still being bad, so at home workouts are still very much a thing for me<i>. </i>Chances are, if you've been working out at home for the past 6 months, you're probably pretty bored of your routine so I thought I would share my three favourite sources for at-home workouts. I've got a recommendation for full body challenges, HIIT workouts, and even one for yoga too. Let me know if you try any out!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fou8DvvXvniaPBA5clW-eBjMzsC5tUq6Kqc5DOXKK4zjQ3uXzW2yfuDglAqWpHdd2b-sTuPK_8Gs6MySwCftYGb1rSguWW_9MofNdnZJaCk1VNADCvVdFFy6Kh37gWzZiUxQqchmyzCX/s2048/ACS_2499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fou8DvvXvniaPBA5clW-eBjMzsC5tUq6Kqc5DOXKK4zjQ3uXzW2yfuDglAqWpHdd2b-sTuPK_8Gs6MySwCftYGb1rSguWW_9MofNdnZJaCk1VNADCvVdFFy6Kh37gWzZiUxQqchmyzCX/s16000/ACS_2499.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Set from Fabletics - PR Product<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://carlyrowenashop.com/gorgeous-guide-download" target="_blank"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Get Gorgeous Plan</a></span></h3><p>Get Gorgeous is a transformation plan designed by the wonderful Carly Rowena, who I've been following for the longest time. She released it quite a few years ago, but it's still available and it's the perfect guide for doing at home. The guide is a 12 week transformation plan, each week containing one legs & butt day, one upper body day and one abs day. You'll also need a resistance band, kettle bell, dumbell, skipping rope and a step, but if you don't have weights it's no problem as all the exercises can be done without weights.</p><p>I love the variety of Carly's guide, and with three difficulties (beginner, intermediate and hardcore) you can really tailor it to your fitness level. When I did the plan for the first time a few years back I saw insane results when paired with a healthy, balanced<i> (not-too-strict) </i>diet. As the workout plan is only 3 days, I tended to do 2 cardio days at the gym too, but if you're not in the gym I'd pair with maybe an outdoor run or even just a brisk walk.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Mrandmrsmuscle/" target="_blank">Mr & Mrs Muscle</a></span></h3><div>HIIT, also known as high-intensity interval training, is a training technique where you do intense bursts of exercise, usually 30 to 60 seconds, followed by short recovery periods. When we went into lockdown the first thing I started missing, exercise wise, was the HIIT classes that I went to at my gym. They were quick workouts that made me sweat and really got those endorphins pumping, plus I felt like I was getting fitter the more I did them.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Benefits of HIIT workouts:</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>burns a lot of calories in minimal time</li><li>reduces blood pressure</li><li>great for fat burning</li><li>improves heart health</li><li>can increase your metabolism</li><li>no equipment/minimal equipment necessary</li><li>it's always challenging</li></ul><div>As a replacement for my sorely missed gym classes I found Mr & Mrs Muscle on YouTube. They're a husband and wife duo who live in Dubai (<i>hello dreamy video backdrops</i>) and share a range of fast and effective HIIT workouts on their channel. They have a range of workouts from 10 minutes to 45 minutes, focussing on different areas of the body. My personal favourites are their 10 minute 'super sweaty cardio' workouts. I normally choose around 3-5 of their videos, depending on length, to create my ultimate workout. I'm always dripping in sweat after working out with them, I don't think i've ever done one and not had to reach for my sweat towel - <i>lovely</i>. They also have apartment friendly workouts too for those of you who can't really be jumping around on your floorboards!</div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Yoga With Adriene</span></a></h3><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yoga has been a lifesaver for me, especially during the early stages of lockdown. Taking the time out of your day to just be with yourself, focus on your breathing and have a little stretch is the best feeling and something you will never regret doing. I used to dismiss yoga as a workout - '<i>why would I do a workout that is not going to make me sweat?', </i>well the benefits of yoga are fantastic and newsflash: you don't need to sweat to be having a good workout.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Benefits of yoga:</b></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>increases strength, flexibility and balance</li><li>can improve sleep</li><li>improves your breathing technique</li><li>improves your posture</li><li>helps with stress relief</li><li>get a sense of inner calm</li><li>helps with concentration</li></ul><div>I recommend using Yoga With Adriene on YouTube, particularly if you are new to yoga. She has lots of beginner videos and a few 30 day challenges which are great for monitoring your progress and nailing the basics of yoga. The 30 day challenges do require dedication as they're daily, but the sessions generally only last between 15 - 40 minutes a day and they really are worth it. Adriene's bubbly and relatable personality is what encourages me to stick at the sessions and I have no doubt that you'll all feel the same!</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to head back to the gym, but until then I'll be cracking on with a combination of these workouts. I try to do four or five weighted or HIIT sessions a week (<i>if I'm not following the Get Gorgeous Plan</i>) and at least one or two yoga sessions to keep my stress levels down.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me know if you give any of these a go, and I'd love to hear any recommendations you have too!</div><p></p><p></p></div>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-91021797751962342302020-06-23T14:18:00.001-07:002020-06-23T14:18:42.032-07:00London vs Brighton - Choosing Where to Rent<br />
For those of you who don't follow me on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daenalouise/">social media</a>, last month I moved to Brighton with my boyfriend. I've always wanted to live in Brighton, having chosen it as my 'staycation' destination more times than I can count, and visiting the beautiful coast here frequently when I was younger.<br />
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<i>But</i>, deciding between London & Brighton was a tough choice for me as I work in London and my family all live there, but my love for the coast and all the foodie choices in Brighton was something I couldn't ignore. Lots of people seem to be in a similar predicament to myself when it comes to deciding between London & Brighton, so that's where this blog post came from. I'll outline everything that influenced our decision to choose the coast over the capital.<br />
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Our original plan was to buy somewhere in June, which we pushed back to September just so we could afford the furniture we actually wanted, but Coronavirus came along and not isolating together proved difficult, so we brought the date closer and changed our plans to rent for a while and continue to save money with not having to commute to work.<br />
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You might automatically assume that since Brighton is outside of London, it'd be cheaper to live there - well, no. Brighton is actually ranked in the Top 10 most unaffordable places to live in the UK (according to The Independent). Rent prices almost match London, and buying isn't all that much cheaper, if at all, than South London. Paired with the cost of commuting into London, which you're looking at around £400 - £450 a month depending on where you commute into, it really isn't an affordable option if you are working in the capital.<br />
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Rent prices do vary, but for example a one bed flat in Brighton, that is within walking distance to Brighton Station, is around £800 - £1200. If you're sharing with a partner like I am, then the cost is do-able with a commute, but if you'd be living alone you'll be eating away a fair chunk of your pay cheque with rent and season tickets.<br />
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The cost of renting in London varies massively depending on which Zone you're in, and if you're wanting to be close to the action I personally would say you don't want to be any further out than Zone 5. <i>HomeLet</i> state that the average rent in London for new tenancies is £1,665 a month (skewed quite a bit by the pricier areas such as Marylebone and Victoria), but a one bed flat further out of central, such as Croydon (Zone 5), would cost you around £1,150.<br />
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For me, if I was to have stayed in London I would not want to live any further out than Zone 2, so that I could enjoy the delights of the city without having to travel too far. Being this close to Zone 1 pushes rent prices up massively.<br />
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London was winning for a while when we were considering the cost of living in Brighton, but with no commuting due to Coronavirus, we worked out it'd be the cheaper option for now.<br />
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It's not only the cost of commuting that is something to consider, but also the length of the commute. Personally, I've lived on the border of London and Surrey for most of my life, and my commute to work was around an hour and a half, that's just to get into another part of South London. The commute to my work from Brighton will now be an hour and 45 minutes, minus walking time, so all in all only 15 minutes longer than my commute from the London/Surrey border! My boyfriend, who works within walking distance of London Bridge, will have an even shorter commute! The only downside - Southern Rail...<i>(need I say any more?!)</i><br />
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We all know that London has a fantastic transport system, minus the Jubilee line on a weekday morning, so in all honesty it doesn't really compare to Brighton. How can you compare a city which has a tube network, busses & trams to one which simply runs on busses?! To be fair, although Brighton does not an extensive transport system, you can walk pretty much anywhere you want, if walking is your thing.<br />
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London has its fair share of pretty places, stunning parks and of course the great skylines, but does that really compare to Brighton beach? In my opinion, no, but I am definitely biased, as someone who grew up in London and really has seen most of what it has to offer.<br />
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When it comes to living in London, if you're in Zones 5-6 or further, you're paying less in rent but you're not close to the action at all. Chances are, you can't see the London skyline from your bedroom and you're stuck in a mediocre borough whilst still having to get on a train or tube for 40 minutes to get anywhere.<br />
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Ok, probably not the best time to be writing about the shopping in London & Brighton considering we are still in a global pandemic, but, both are great places for shopping. London is busy, everywhere you want to shop is busy, central London shopping is just not for me. Saying that, you do have the variety of high end/designer shops that you don't really get in Brighton <i>(I'm talking your Gucci stores and your Harrods - though if you're reading this, chances are those aren't your usual shopping spots anyway).</i><br />
Brighton has a good selection of shops, from vintage thrift shops to your usual high street picks. In my opinion, Brighton is a nicer place to shop. The Lanes and their vintage shops make it a winner for me, but you could argue you can get your vintage fix in places like Camden in London <i>(though not quite as good, in my opinion).</i><br />
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A rogue heading that to be honest, didn't need to be included. <i>But</i>...there are certain parts of Brighton where you can expect to witness many a drug deal and questionable behaviour. For example, in one day we witnessed someone wiping their bum and throwing the used tissue on the floor and a handjob being given outside a Chemist at 7pm in broad daylight. There's also a lot of questionable people who seem to be rushing around chatting to someone on old Nokia phones - its very bizzare and I shan't speculate to what they're doing.<br />
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Not to say you wouldn't see any of this behaviour in parts of London, because I can confirm that after living in South London for 24 years of my life there most definitely are people like this, but it's something to take into account before you commit to moving to a seaside town you think is all cool hippy students and retired folk - there's much more to it than that!<br />
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In all seriousness though, we've been in Brighton for nearly a month and it has, so far, been the best decision I've ever made.Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-90833671426888504382020-04-26T09:20:00.003-07:002020-04-29T06:03:59.963-07:00The Best Places To Shop For Gym Wear<span style="font-family: inherit;">We don't all want the same thing when it comes to gym wear. Some of us prefer things so high waisted there's only 2cm of skin on show between your leggings and your bra, whereas some prefer a traditional low rise <i>(who are you?! How do you cope without your bum crack coming out after every burpee - please enlighten me?!)</i>. Let me outline my gym wear preferences with you, and if you have the same preferences, then you'll probably agree that these are some of the best places to shop for your gym wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When shopping for my leggings, I prefer a super high waisted fit with a chunky waistband that will hold my pooch in and keep the leggings up (<i>there's nothing worse than constantly pulling up your leggings during a workout)</i>. They are pretty much my only necessities when it comes to the bottom half - oh, and of course that they are squat proof, but who doesn't have that as a requirement?! I'm pretty easy going when it comes to sports bras but they must have padding. So, if you're a high waisted gym leggings girl who's not too fussy when it comes to the top half, then this post is for you...</span><br />
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I will disclose, before I go on any further, that I do work with Fabletics on a monthly basis over on my Instagram, so a lot of my outfits from there have been gifted, but I have also made a fair few purchases from them myself too. Fabletics works on a membership basis, whereby you pay monthly and get to choose a new outfit each month. If you don't want a new outfit one month, you can skip the month and of course save the money. If you're a first time customer, they actually do an offer of 2 leggings for £24 when you <a href="http://www.fabletics.co.uk/teamfabletics">register to their VIP membership</a>. I know lots of my friends have registered and then cancelled once they've received their two pairs of leggings as they know that they won't be ordering a new outfit each month.</div>
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My absolute favourites are the leggings made with Fabletics signature <b>PowerHold</b> fabric. This is a really soft material, but leggings made with this fabric have a thick waistband which, as the name suggests, really does hold in your wobbly bits thanks to its high compression. There is quite a large number of leggings made with PowerHold<i>, </i>I have a plain pair of PowerHold leggings in black which are probably my most worn leggings now. My other favourites made with the PowerHold fabric are the the <b>Mila </b>leggings<b>, </b>which have pockets big enough for an iPhone on both leg, as well as gorgeous mesh detailing down the side. They do so many different styles of both leggings and bras, and they even have a quiz so they can filter down the outfits or stand alone pieces to ones that are suitable for you and what you want.<br />
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When it comes to their sports bras, the <b>Mila </b>style is a great medium impact option which even has a pocket in the back <i>(all for hidden pockets), </i>and it has removable pads!</div>
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If you follow me on Twitter you'll probably know that I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Gymshark. Their pieces are of course beautiful and make your booty look incredible, but I have had a couple of pairs of their leggings that have ripped in the same place - along the crotch seam, after around 2 years. Saying that though, I do have over 10 pairs of Gymshark leggings which are still in perfect condition so I had to include them in this roundup.<br />
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My favourite out of all their styles are the <i>Seamless leggings</i>. They are always introducing new colours and patterns, but if you're wanting to make your first purchase I would recommend opting for a pair of the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yEHt2QmiQ18SPZLGdRc5aA">Seamless leggings in Black</a>*. They are thick and have a compressing waistband which makes them very flattering, and black is always a great colour choice as it never shows sweat and equally looks great with a jumper for a casual look. The matching bras to the Seamless Leggings are medium-support, and again have removable pads if padding is not your thing.<br />
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You can't fault Gymshark when it comes to variety, they have everything from shorts, joggers, leggings, crop tops, jumpers, and 6 different collections <i>(at the time of writing this post).</i> Even my Mum, who's in her 50's, is a fan of Gymshark!<br />
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If you think they are a little too pricey for what you are looking for right now - leggings are around £45, sports bras are around £30 - then sign up to their mailing list and keep an eye out for their sales. Generally they do one for Black Friday and one other one throughout the year where you can nab up to 50% off pieces. Don't fancy waiting? Check out my next recommendation...<br />
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On a lower price point than Gymshark, but still offering good quality Seamless leggings is AYBL. It was one of those brands I was constantly seeing in my Instagram ads, and I was on the hunt for some Navy Seamless leggings anyway so I risked it and placed an order with them. The leggings are thinner than you will find with Gymshark, don't get me wrong, but they are thick enough to wear on days when you're not doing squats or deadlifts. For the price point, they are most definitely worth it, and great for grabbing a good Instagram in - if that's your thing!<br />
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The waistband on their leggings is not as compressing as with some other brands, but they do look really pretty and I've had mine for a good year or so and they aren't showing any major signs of wear. One thing to bare in mind however is that they are a little baggy on the ankles, so look better when you add a roll or two at the bottom. Both the leggings and bras are well made, and their seamless leggings have a great leg and booty contour which is super flattering. Their sports bras definitely aren't made for running however, as they are more low to medium impact.<br />
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You can get a full set from AYBL for around £45, and they also do 10% student discount so you can save some extra pennies. At the moment, I am lusting after their new gorgeous lemon-yellow cycling shorts and sports bra, just look at them!<br />
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So there are my three top places to shop for gym wear if you don't want to break the bank! Not all of these are seen as sustainable brands, but do bare in mind that unfortunately most sustainable options will cost a little more, I definitely wish I could afford to shop more sustainably with my gym wear. Fabletics are introducing some pieces which are made from sustainable fabrics and recycled materials, so hopefully their range of sustainable products will steadily increase in the future.<br />
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Let me know in the comments what your favourite brands are for gym wear, I'm always on the hunt for new brands to try!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Links marked with an asterix are affiliate links which means I will make a small commission if you purchase through this link, but it will not cost you any more to purchase. </span>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-58631564934224727002020-04-19T08:34:00.002-07:002020-04-19T08:36:05.498-07:00Huda Beauty Sapphire Obsessions Palette Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ironically, this palette is called Sapphire Obsessions and let me tell you, I am <b>obsessed</b>.</div>
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Huda Beauty has been knocking around since 2013 and this is the first product I've picked up from her line. I'm always seeing her palettes on Instagram being used by some of my favourite influencers, but with the bigger ones priced around the £50 mark, I thought that trying out a smaller and more affordable one first would be best.</div>
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The Sapphire Obsessions palette consists of just 9 shades, 5 duo-chrome shimmers and 4 creamy matte shadows. I was a little shocked when this palette arrived and I saw just how small it is, especially considering its RRP is £25. It's very small, just a little larger than the size of my palm. If you wanted a bigger palette with good quality shadows, I would recommend opting for a Morphe palette rather than one of these. Saying that, the shadows in this are definitely of a high quality, and the price of course reflects this. The palette also has a good sized mirror in the top, making it perfect for on the go and travelling.<br />
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One word of advice, do not use this palette without a primer on underneath. Blue shadows are notorious for staining, and these are no exception <i>(seriously, I have blue stripes on my arms from the swatches as we speak)</i>. I didn't notice the staining on my lids however, as I did use my MAC paint pot as a primer before I applied any of the shadows.<br />
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The lime-yellow shade is a little powdery and needs to be worked up more than the other colours, but this wasn't really a surprise to me, I always expect that with lighter colours anyway. Sadly, I do tend to find that as my eye area is quite dark I do have to work quite a bit to get a good colour payoff on my lids. Aside from the lime-yellow shade, the only other colour that I was a little disappointed with was the silver glitter shade. Despite its beautiful and unique make up of blue and gold flecks, it is relatively sheer so works best with another colour underneath.<br />
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One other issue I did find with the glittery colours was that some of them definitely require a glitter glue to hold properly, the silver in particular does just fall off and doesn't stay on too well. Aside from this, all the other colours are really impressive!<br />
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Below is a look I created using the yellow, matte turquoise and the turquoise shimmer shades. I used the lime-yellow shade as the transition colour and took this right the way into the inner corner of my eye to also create a colourful highlight look. I started with a fluffy brush and then used my finger to pack more of the colour on.<br />
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With the same fluffy brush I then applied the matte turquoise shade directly underneath and blended this upwards into the yellow, until there was a smooth blend. I also used my finger to pop this shade all across the lid to create a base for the glitter.<br />
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Using a pencil brush I then sweeped the matte turquoise under the lower lash line and blended this out too, before packing the turquoise glitter from the first row of shadows all over the lid and up to the crease.<br />
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I love how the look came out, it's definitely not for everyone and probably isn't your '<i>everyday</i>' look, but then again this is not the sort of palette you buy for creating '<i>everyday</i>' looks! The shadows all blended really well, and as I mentioned previously, the only thing I found a little disappointing was the amount you have to build up the yellow shade.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went for a standard Avocado Toast, but they do have so many other incredible dishes such as Red Velvet Protein Waffles & Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls *<i>drools thinking about cinnamon rolls as I type*.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Laser hair removal is something that I've wanted since I was, <i>no joke</i>, about 11 years old. I've always been super hairy, down to my brown people genes, and it's been something I've been super self conscious about after having people comment on my hairy arms and tash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So many of you have popped me DM's on Instagram when I have posted stories about going to my laser sessions, asking me questions about my experience, so I thought I'd pop all the FAQ's in one place</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In short, yes...but it is a bearable pain. For me, I found that my test-patch session and my first two real sessions were pretty pain free, and were just a bit uncomfortable. The remaining sessions however, let's just say they were a bit more painful, maybe a 6/10. The pain got worse as they turned the intensity of the laser up, but since I had my underarms done the treatment was over before I knew it anyway. My sessions were less than five minutes, with probably only about two minutes being under the laser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I had my laser hair removal done at <a href="https://www.pulselightclinic.co.uk/laser-hair-removal-prices">Pulse Light Clinic</a> and paid £269 for eight sessions. When i've spoken to other people about how much they've paid for their laser hair removal they've been a bit shocked that I paid so much, but in all honesty, I'd go back again and pay that price because they have 18 years experience behind them as a clinic and I know their treatments work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Most professional clinics that offer laser hair removal will do packages where you can get numerous body parts done for a set price, which I wish I'd done as you do save a big chunk of money over paying for each part individually. For example, Pulse Light Clinic do an offer for any Bikini & a choice of one of the following: Underarm, Perianal or Naval, for £600 for eight sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is something I cannot give you a straightforward answer on as everyone reacts differently to the laser treatment. I bought a package of 8 and have so far had 7, and plan to save my final one for when my regrowth gets a bit faster. After about 4 I saw that my regrowth was so much slower and the hairs were coming through finer, but I continued to have the 3 more which slowed the re-growth even more. I would say the average number of sessions is between 6-8 but they will be able to give you a more accurate number when you go for your consultation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now this is a question that depends on how far you are into your sessions. E.G. I left a much bigger gap between my fifth and sixth appointment than the recommended time, purely because I was not seeing much re-growth. In general however, they recommend having a session every 6 weeks, and you can't wax or epilate in these periods - shaving only. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I now shave my armpits probably about once a week - to some of you lighter hair folks this probably seems like a normal amount, but I was shaving my armpits every single day before I had laser. As someone who goes to the gym 5-6 days a week, and often lifts weights in those sessions, having hair-free pits was important to me. The hairs are incredibly fine now when they grow back and sometimes I even don't notice them for a couple of days because they're so thin!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, I'd recommend laser hair removal to anyone, and I'd most definitely recommend choosing Pulse Light Clinic if you are based in London. My dark shadowed underarms are no more, and I save an extra few minutes in the mornings where I don't have to shave my pits everyday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Feel free to pop a comment below or send me a DM on Instagram (<a href="http://www.daenalouise.co.uk/">@daenalouise</a>) if there are any other questions you'd like me to answer </span></div>
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Located just a 5 minute walk from Earls Court underground station, Point A's Kensington hotel was easy to find and well connected, with three stations within a 12 minute walk from the hotel. I was made to feel so welcome the minute I stepped into the foyer of the hotel, where a friendly member of staff checked me in at literally 3:01pm which I was so impressed with as check-in was from 3pm. <i>Why were you impressed by that?</i> I hear you ask. Well let me tell you, I've stayed in a fair share of hotels in my time and the amount of times I've been told at check-in time that my room is not ready yet, is awful. </div>
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Point A seem to be pretty environmentally conscious, as they do not offer a daily cleaning service. We were only staying for one night so it wasn't even anything we needed to consider, but they thoroughly clean their rooms after each guest visit and then every three days for those who are staying with them longer. In this day and age I think this is a great step for the brand to be making. I must say though, the room was incredibly clean when we arrived, even down to under the bed <i>(which yes, I did check)</i>, and inside the drawers.</div>
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I was a little obsessed with the mirrors in the room, there were four altogether which is pretty decent for a small room. They were perfect for selfies too! I think this room would make the perfect base for bloggers who are staying in London in particular, as you have plenty of hanging space for all the outfits you want to shoot, plenty of mirrors to change in, and an array of blogger hot-spots nearby such as the typical white fancy houses and the V&A Museum. </div>
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Having stayed in a tonne of budget hotels, I did not have high hopes for the shower. Usually they just dribble out water, or they spray everywhere except where you want the water to go. The shower at Point A was not at all like this, and in fact was a pretty powerful shower. That's the end of my bathroom discussions! </div>
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The reception area inside the Kensington hotel was really boujee and I can imagine that had I been there for longer, it would've been a lovely place to hang out in the evenings, with comfy chairs and TV's. I didn't manage to get any decent pictures of me in the communal spaces as the light was a bit too yellow for my liking, but if you're a dab hand with Lightroom, it's a great place to get some banging shots for the gram!</div>
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Point A very kindly gifted us breakfast with our stay, and there was a wide range of cereals, baked goods, juice and fresh fruit on offer. Unfortunately there were no dairy-free options for the milk so I sadly couldn't have any cereal, but I did have the tastiest Cinnamon Danish and some pineapple, along with a glass of orange juice.</div>
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All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and the world's fussiest man, Andy, did too - in fact we were both saying that we didn't want to leave in the morning as the bed was just so comfy. I will definitely be looking to book with Point A when we are next looking to stay for a night in London. They also have a hotel in Edinburgh which is high on my list of places to visit, so maybe i'll end up at that one too.</div>
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Rooms at Point A start at £69, and if you sign up to their A-List via their website, you can get 10% off your first booking!</div>
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This stay was kindly gifted by Point A Hotels, but all opinions in this post are my own.</div>
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If you're here, chances are you were thinking of buying this palette and wanted to see what someone else thought of it and what the pigmentation is really like. Well, short answer is that it is a great palette with pretty good pigmentation, but as with all palettes there are some colours which are lacking a little. Stay tuned for all the swatches!</div>
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With 35 shades in the palette, even if you don't like blue eyeshadow for example, you can still create such a plethora of looks. There's sometimes a risk with colourful palettes that they won't include some basic shades, but the inclusion of a handful of neutrals, a white, and some colours that could definitely be used as transition shades, Morphe have covered all bases. </div>
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In terms of the texture of the shadows I did find that some of the matte shades are a little chalky, but the majority of them are creamy. The shimmers are definitely buttery in texture and didn't seem to lack in pigmentation as much as some of the mattes did. </div>
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I do always find with larger palettes that you do get some hit and miss shades, but the ones that I found were a miss were shades I probably wouldn't get much use out of anyway. Those which were a little less pigmented were easy enough to build up and intensify, and I think that with a bit of Fix+ on a flat brush, or a lot of patience, you'd be sorted. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I swatched each column (</span><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">that sounds weird, but rows are across horizontally right?</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">) one at a time, starting from the right hand side of the palette. The column second from the right (purple) and the second from the left (coral) were definitely the most "miss" out of all of them as I did have to do a bit of back and forth to get the colour payoff that is shown. There must be something about purple and coral shadows that makes the pigmentation really hard to nail. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In my opinion, the blue and the pink columns are 100% the best, the best pigmentation and the butteriest textures.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yup, you heard correctly, a healthy pot noodle is now on the market. I've never actually had a "real" pot-noodle, but I was so intrigued by <b>Mr Lee's</b> after meeting with the brand at the Holland & Barrett press day. The story behind the brand is what really got me, and I was desperate to try these noodles after speaking with their PR. They very kindly sent me these to review, and i've really been enjoying having them as an easy office lunch for the past week and a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ok, so I know you're al intrigued by how these can be '<i>healthy'</i>, I hear you, so let me rewind to the story behind the brand. Mr Lee's was created by a man named Damien, who was told by doctors that he had weeks left to live after being diagnosed with Cancer. Whilst receiving his treatment, all he craved was his favourite instant noodles, but he knew that they were full of crap and essentially wouldn't help him fight his battle. So that was when Mr Lee's noodles were born.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unlike your other brand instant noodles, these contain no MSG, hydrogenated fats or any other nasties, and are made with real ingredients from around the globe. Their noodles also average around 2g of salt per cup, which is almost six times lower than other instant noodles out there. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each flavour has real pieces of vegetables or meat, which are freeze dried to keep all the nutrients locked in. Also, not that I'm one to count calories, but they're also low calorie too unlike a lot of other fast-food options. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was lucky enough to try all the flavours and I think my favourite was the Warrior Fighting Shrimp, it had legit pieces of shrimp in it, although was a little on the spicy side. A close second would be the Tai Chi Chicken - if you're not a veggie/vegan I'd recommend trying these flavours. Really though, all the flavours were lovely and seasoned well. A couple of the flavours are vegetarian and vegan too which is great.</span></div>
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As I've got older I've noticed my cellulite has become more prominent, and this is quite common (<i>it's something to do with the collagen levels in the skin, but the science behind it completely goes over my head</i>). You wouldn't have caught me wearing shorts in the gym last summer, but I've cracked out my shorts for my spin classes on numerous occasions this year and I'm proud of myself for doing that.</div>
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This year I have really spent time embracing the parts of me that society deems as "<i>not normal</i>"; the stretch marks on my hips, the cellulite on the back of my legs, the keloid scar on my ear (<i>although I do feel a little self-conscious about this still</i>), the one hair that sprouts from my big toe and the dips in my hips. On both my holiday to <a href="http://www.daenalouise.co.uk/2019/06/5-days-in-dubrovnik.html">Croatia</a> and my week away in Majorca, I didn't think about my cellulite once, and the old me that would've cried at putting up a photo of my behind in a bikini, without using facetune first, was nowhere to be seen. A small part of me did fear that people might zoom in to my butt cheeks and thighs to examine my cellulite further, but the other part of me kind of hoped that they did, so they could see that it's ok and nothing that needs to be edited out.</div>
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With the rise of influencers, there's also been a rise in body-positivity with the likes of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chessiekingg/">Chessie King</a> and music stars like queen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzobeeating/">Lizzo</a> trying to normalise things like rolls and cellulite. I am so down for this movement, and am never going to photoshop or facetune out these things again just to fit in with society's "norms", I hope you'll all join me on this. The less as a society we use photoshop on women's bodies, the easier it will be for us all to just bloody love ourselves and not be constantly thinking about things we need to "fix".</div>
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With almost 90% of women having cellulite, it's baffling that it is not considered "normal" but rather something we should be doing everything in our power to get rid of. From scrubs to creams to expensive treatments, there's so much out there on the market that claims to get rid of cellulite - and I for one have spent a fair amount of money on crap that doesn't work and I'm done with it. I'm a healthy size 10-12, and dimples in my skin don't change that. </div>
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One thing I am forever against and am <i>thankfully</i> seeing much less of, is magazines posting papped pictures of gorgeous women trying to enjoy their beach holidays with the captions <i>"cottage cheese thighs"</i> and <i>"bumpy butt"</i>. Down with magazines and online publications who are shaming celebrities on beaches for their cellulite!</div>
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I don't really have anything more to say about it but good lord, if I see one more article from a women's mag titled "<i>how to get rid of cellulite</i>" I might actually flip. Embrace it ladies, it's just another feature of our bodies that makes us all unique. Over and out.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was lucky enough to meet a brand called </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Ethique</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> whilst I was at the press day, and they have helped me to eliminate some plastic from my life through their incredible, innovative products.</span></div>
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I was drawn in by the fact that they are a zero-waste brand, meaning even the packaging that the product comes in is biodegradable and compostable. But after a bit of research I learnt so many more good things about the brand such as they only use plant-based ingredients like coconut oil and cocoa butter in their products, and the best thing - they don't test on animals.</div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">OK, so now that I have let you all in on all the good things about Ethique, I should probably tell you what they actually make. They make all sorts of beauty products from shampoo and conditioner bars, to body wash bars, cleansers and scrubs - and trust me when I say, they are great. They kindly sent over some products for me to try, and their shampoo and conditioner bars have been such a hit. I was so worried, after speaking to friends who have tried various other shampoo bars in the past, that these would dry out my hair or even just not clean it, but that has not been the case at all. </span></div>
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The St Clements shampoo bar lathered so incredibly well, made my hair squeaky clean, and smelt divine - a luxurious fresh orange scent. If you don't believe me, I even made my sister take a photo of me using it for the first time in the bath, just look at that lather!</div>
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I probably buy one bottle of shampoo a month, and these bars are the <b>equivalent of 2-5 bottles of shampoo</b>, depending on how often you use the bars of course. I'm such a sucker for the Mane & Tail shampoos so I was skeptical about trying out a shampoo bar, but I am glad I did, and from such a lovely brand too.</div>
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Ethique have stopped <b>over 3.3 million plastic bottles</b> from being made and then disposed of in landfills, this is incredible, and is a number that we can all easily help to boost. </div>
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<i>Why is plastic bad? </i>Well, if you don't know the answer to this then you have probably been living under a rock and clearly haven't heard of David Attenborough, so here are some facts from Ethique's website. Only <b>9% of plastic worldwide is recycled</b>, so where do you think the other 91% ends up? Well, it ends up in our oceans, damaging our wildlife with 9/10 fish having ingested microplastics according to global studies. 80 billion plastic bottles are disposed of around the world every year just from shampoo & conditioner alone, imagine how much of that is probably floating around the ocean?! And sadly, by 2050, there will be more plastic in the sea than there will be fish, if things carry on this way.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've now been using Ethique products for a couple of weeks, and I urge you all to try them. I truly cannot fault them (<i>I appreciate it can be hard to store bars, but you can buy shower cases for them, or just place them on a tray like I do</i>) and it's such an easy way for us to reduce the amount of plastic we are polluting the ocean with, and at an affordable price. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They are now available to buy in <a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/brands/ethique/">Holland and Barrett</a>, with their shampoo bars priced at £12.99, and the conditioners at £12.99 also.</span></div>
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Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-1555415630095624722019-06-02T11:14:00.000-07:002019-06-02T12:51:42.127-07:005 Days in Dubrovnik<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a big Game of Thrones fan Dubrovnik was very high on my list of places to go, mainly so I could recreate Cersei's walk of shame <i>*just kidding - or am I...?*. </i>It definitely lived up to my expectations, so I thought I would put together a little Dubrovnik guide for those of you who are maybe thinking of heading there yourselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We knew that we wanted to do this trip on a budget, mainly because we are planning a 7 day holiday later in the year, so finding a good deal was super important. I cannot recommend using SkyScanner enough when you are looking at flights - we didn't have a specific date in mind so were able to search for the whole of May and just pick the cheapest flight options. For our outbound flight we chose to fly from London Stanstead, and fly back in to London Luton on the way back. Even with transport to and from the airports considered, this was the cheapest option, despite being a little more inconvenient. I'd definitely recommend broadening your airport search to save some £££!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When it came to choosing where to stay, an AirBnB was at the top of our list because we generally like to have breakfast at home in the morning and make packed lunches to take with us on our day trips (another great way to save money when travelling on a budget). We stayed <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24934448?guests=1&adults=1&source_impression_id=p3_1556989118_WsnGTYva9pNllQNL">here</a>, and although it was a little further out from the Old Town, the transport links were great with a bus every 10 minutes taking you to the Old Town for about £1.20, and a beautiful scenic walk which was just over an hour if you fancied walking the whole way. We walked into the Old Town a couple of times because we consider ourselves quite active people so wanted to get our steps in. Even the owner of the AirBnB said to us that staying on the outskirts is better because you're near the beaches but away from the hustle and bustle. The Old Town can get quite noisy at night apparently, so if you're a light sleeper maybe avoid staying here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In terms of planning a day-to-day schedule, we did do this but we had a couple of days where the weather wasn't all that great so we scrapped that. I'd recommend making a list of places that you do want to visit though! Our itinerary ended up looking like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Old Town of Dubrovnik is generally what most people visit for, and for those Game of Thrones fans amongst us it is "King's Landing". You really can get lost in the winding cobbled streets of the Old Town - everywhere you turn is more restaurants and more shops and more Game of Thrones memorabilia stores. We didn't get around to doing a GoT tour which I was really keen to do, but honestly you can pretty much see everything on your own if you know what you're looking for (or if you have 3G). The main thing to do in the Old Town is to walk the City Walls, this costs around £20 per person, but it is a great way to see the city from some height. If you aren't a fan of stairs or walking then it might not be for you because there is a lot of stairs and it took us about 1.5 hours to walk the whole thing. I'd recommend going either first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening, because the walls can be quite narrow at points and they get extremely busy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The coastal path was probably one of my favourite things that we did on our trip. It's a beautiful trail that takes you from Lapad to Babin Kuk (or the other way around depending on where you start). If you start in Lapad, you end up at Cava Beach or Copacabana Beach depending on how far you walk, and you truly get the most amazing views of the Croatian islands and the sea. There's also some great bars and restaurants along the path such as the Cave Bar which I totally recommend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">On our chill days we spent a lot of time on Cava Beach which is in Babin Kuk. It was such a quiet little beach, with a bar and restaurant too. We didn't actually buy anything from the beach bar as review online said the service was shoddy and the food was nothing special, so we avoided it and bought our own water and snacks onto the beach instead. You can hire loungers etc but for two it worked out at almost £30 for the day, so naturally we opted for lying on the pebbles instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We sadly didn't make it to Lokrum Island as it rained the day that we would have gone, and by the time the rain cleared up the sea was far too choppy for a boat ride. It's about 40 Kuna (approximately £4.60) for the 15 minute boat ride which leaves from the Old Town. The island has a beautiful Botanical Garden which is meant to be stunning, and there are rocks on the edge of Lokrum which make a perfect picnic spot. I'll definitely be going here if we return to Dubrovnik, it really looks like a magical little place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the Old Town I highly recommend <b>Mia Cupla</b>, as you can probably tell by the fact that we ate there three times in five days. It's just your generic Italian restaurant but their Pesto pasta and Quattro Formaggi pizza were divine, and they had pretty decent cocktails too. It's a solid 10/10 on my restaurant scale for sure. Most of the restaurants in the Old Town have people outside who are poaching people and trying to get them to come into their restaurant, so just be aware of this, and don't be afraid to say no if you haven't finished looking at all your other options! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We also ate at <b>Bona Fide</b> in the Old Town which is great if you like Mexican food. It was basically Chiquitos, but with less impressive cocktails. I much prefer Italian food so probably wouldn't go back there but the food was decent and if you're not looking to spend a fortune then it's a good shout!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One place that you absolutely must visit is the <b>Cave Bar</b>. The drinks are pretty reasonably priced, and they have three Game of Thrones cocktails on the menu too. I'd recommend going for the one that's called Wildfire, and their Hot Chocolate was also banging. It's a great place to stop in at along the Coastal Path, or even just a visit when the weather has turned a bit shoddy. We ended up sitting in there for about 2 hours but the inside is genuinely a cave so it was absolutely beautiful to sit there.</span></div>
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Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-21910438514921953042019-04-28T04:00:00.000-07:002019-04-28T10:38:28.630-07:00Why you need to add straight leg jeans to your wardrobe<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've always found shopping for jeans extremely difficult and I'm sure I am not the only one! But, I have finally found a style of jeans that I am super comfortable in, and that I feel fit me and my style to a tea.</span></div>
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Up until the past year, you wouldn't have seen me dead in any jeans that weren't extra high waisted, super stretchy and very skinny, but your girl has massively branched out. Now, wearing anything remotely similar to the Topshop Joni jeans is out of my comfort zone and straight leg jeans are at the heart of it. Don't panic though, I definitely have not abandoned the high waisted style - I don't think I ever could! </div>
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The reason I finally broke away from the Topshop Joni jeans will probably not surprise any of you who have ever owned a pair yourself - the thinning of the material. I think over the years I have purchased 5 pairs of black Joni jeans and every single time they had to be replaced was because the fabric had thinned on the inner thigh, and the colour had massively faded. I know that this is quite a common problem with the Joni jeans, and in my bid to be a bit more sustainable with my fashion choices I decided to find a new style of jean that would last me a lot longer. Around this time my body shape had also changed, so I wasn't fancying a jean that was super tight, but still wanted something high waisted that would suck in my tum - this is where my love for the Topshop Straight Leg jeans came about.</div>
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Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-33161852371639252062019-04-21T08:04:00.000-07:002019-04-21T08:12:45.781-07:00Things you need to know before getting your first tattoo<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been over 6 months since I visited the lovely <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geehawkestattoo/">Gee</a> for my first tattoo, and I've been meaning to write this blog post ever since. It was the best thing I did in 2018, and my tattoo has massively improved my body confidence and honestly I can't see myself ever regretting it. There are some things however that I think are important to think about and to know before you get your first tattoo, so here goes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make sure you have found an artist whose work you really love and who you feel that you can trust. I found Gee's work on Instagram after she tattooed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellooctober/">Suzie</a>, and as soon as her books opened I knew immediately that I wanted her to tattoo me. Her work was dainty and exactly what I was after. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In this age of social media it is so much easier to find artists who you feel a connection to </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and who you feel will be able to create something that is exactly how you want it to be. I would definitely take to Instagram to find artists, and don't be afraid to travel to get your tattoo - I went to Brighton even though London is much closer to me, but I knew that I had found the right artist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Something you might not think about when booking in your tattoo is <i>when</i>. Most people just go for "<i>as soon as possible</i>", which is a good idea if your artist has a long waitlist and you're certain on what you want, but if you're due on a holiday in the 2 weeks after your tattooing date, maybe hold off. Your tattoo shouldn't really be submerged in water for a long period of time for the first two weeks of the healing process, and salt water in particular can cause your tattoo to lose its colour - just some things to consider when choosing your date.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had to wait almost half a year from booking to the appointment, and honestly it was a good thing. I am the most impatient person, but it gave me the chance to finalize all the little details of my tattoo; the exact flowers I wanted, the size and the placement too. I'd paid a deposit when my tattoo was initially booked and I knew I wasn't going to back out, but if you have any doubts through your wait-period, honestly your £50 deposit is nothing compared to the regret you will feel if you have changed your mind and you still get inked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first thing people will ask you when they find out you're getting a tattoo is "<i>what are you getting?</i>", closely followed by "<i>why are you getting that?</i>". There seems to be this stigma around tattoos that they have to have a meaning, which I totally disagree with! If something is pretty and you want it, get it, you don't need your tattoo to have a meaning. Oh, and ignore those people who are like "<i>think about what it will look like on your wedding day</i>", "<i>you'll hate it when you're old and wrinkly</i>" - goodness, the most annoying things anyone could ever say. Why will a tattoo ruin my look on my wedding day, and on what planet am I not going to have bigger issues when I'm old and wrinkly than a tattoo seeping into my wrinkles?! This goes for everything in life really, but just don't let other people's opinions sway your decisions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know why you would think it's a good idea not to eat before a tattoo, but honestly I think that the fact I had eaten a big sugary breakfast before mine really helped and stopped me from feeling faint. If you are booked in for a longer session it's also advised that you take sugary snacks in with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can't really give much advice on the pain of tattoos because I've only had the one, and it was on the side of my ribs. Any questions about rib tattoos I can definitely answer, but anywhere else on the body and I definitely am not the best person to ask. The pain of the tattoo was very bearable, and comparable to someone scratching you. I was so nervous before getting my tattoo as people had said how painful it was, but I have a relatively low pain threshold and was completely fine for my hour sitting even with no painkillers (<i>if you've got through a bikini wax, you''ll be find with a tattoo</i>)! I would recommend you take some ibuprofen an hour before your appointment though just to reduce the pain if you do have a low pain threshold. Having an artist that you are comfortable with will make you forget about the pain anyway, I spent so much of my appointment chatting away to Gee about all sorts from Jeremy Kyle to ice cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/daenalouise">Instagram </a>you will have probably seen my Gucci belt featured in near enough every single one of my outfit posts. It's the biggest material purchase I've ever made, and something I thought about for the entire year that I was saving for it - which by the way, I wholeheartedly recommend doing when you are thinking of purchasing something the same cost as a holiday... </span></div>
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Since I started working for a jewellery brand I became obsessed with the idea of changing my stud for a ring, and with small silver hoops being relatively affordable I decided to just try one out. When I got home that day I unscrewed the labret style earring that I had in currently, and spent the next hour trying to get the hoop to close in my ear. It was near enough impossible without having someone else there to do it up for me, as there's just no way you can see where the hole of the hoop is, and things only become trickier when you're using a mirror and your lefts and rights switch. Some blood, sweat and tears later - <i>quite literally</i>, I gave up and took the earring out intending to replace it with the original labret style that I had previously had in. However, the fun didn't end there, as I couldn't find the stud. </div>
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Here began the panic again, thinking that my piercing would now close as it didn't have anything in it, so I decided to try again with the hoop. I actually managed to do it up this time, but my ear was most certainly not happy and was incredibly painful to sleep on. </div>
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My ear felt like it did when I first had it pierced for a good few days after this whole ordeal, but I thought nothing of it. Unfortunately, a small bump started to form around where the hoop had gone through the piercing, so I googled this and 'piercing bumps' seemed pretty normal, treatable by salt water and chamomile tea bags. I tried all of it - and nothing worked, the bump just kept getting bigger. After a few weeks I had really had enough of this giant thing on my ear so I googled it again, and soon discovered that it was not just a 'piercing bump', but rather a Keloid - I was so upset, I'd ruined my piercing and quite frankly, my whole ear (yes, I'm dramatic, I know).</div>
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A Keloid is a tough scar which is raised, generally pink in colour, and are most common in people with darker skin tones. Not to be a nerd, but I've researched them quite a lot so I thought I would share my knowledge. When you break skin, what happens is that collagen gathers up all the damaged skin from around the wound and tries to help the wound to seal which causes a scar (I'm sure you've all had a regular scar before...). Anyway, generally scars fade and become much less noticeable, but sometimes scars continue to grow, which is what happened in my case.</div>
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No, is the short answer. I had read up and up on the internet about all these 'home remedies' and procedures that you can have done, but I tried all the home remedies and none of them worked. I then booked a doctors appointment, at which point the doctor just confirmed that it was a Keloid, and said there was nothing that they could do - he literally scoffed when I asked if Bio-Oil would help. Basically, you can go under the knife to have it removed, but this can result in the Keloid growing back much larger, which of course would defeat the whole point. I believe if you catch it before it really enlarges there are options which can stop it getting bigger and reduce the redness, therefore making it far less obvious. </div>
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I'm by no means trying to scare you out of getting your cartilage pierced, but please just learn from my mistakes, let your piercing heal properly and don't try to change the piercing yourself. It sounds so silly but I used to be so confident with a high ponytail and generally having my hair tied up, but this has really knocked my confidence. Knowing that everyone can see it when my hair isn't down, and visibly seeing people stare at it when they are sat next to me or having a conversation with me is awful.</div>
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</span>Daena Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800234319183733000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373824284257862316.post-24937749515748852612019-02-19T13:24:00.001-08:002019-04-28T10:39:23.693-07:00Falling back in love*<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Clickbait title much? Sorry - couldn't help it. I have genuinely fallen in love again recently, just not with a person, with makeup. If you've been following me since the start of my blog you'll know it started as a beauty blog, and predominantly makeup based, but recently I fell out of love with makeup and in love with fashion. You know when you first get a new boyfriend and neglect your friends a little...? Well, makeup was the friend I neglected, and fashion was the new boyfriend. However, the lovely guys at </span><a href="http://falseeyelashes.co.uk/" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">FalseEyelashes.co.uk</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> sent me over some gorgeous new lashes, and it reignited my love for makeup once more.</span></div>
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How gorgeous is this look I created <i>(if I do say so myself...)</i>?! I knew I wanted to use my Jaclyn Hill x Morphe palette, alongside my Revolution palette for the warmer pink tones. But whenever I do wear makeup, I always reach for pink tones, so I shook it up a little for this look and added a pop of electric blue and canary yellow. It's definitely not your everyday makeup look, but it does make a statement!<br />
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The lovely guys at FalseEyelashes sent me over three pairs of stunning lashes, including one set of <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/products/ardell-duralash-naturals-individual-lashes-medium">Ardell Individuals</a>*. The set I'm wearing is LashesXO in <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/products/lashxo-false-eyelashes-wispy-chic">Wispy Chic</a>*. They are so wispy <i>(as per the name)</i>, and really compliment a bolder look. If you're not really into the heavy lash look these are a great option, and they're only £7.99 which is so good. I tend to wear my lashes at least four times, so they're totally worth it. The second set is a gorgeous pair from Unicorn Cosmetics in the style <a href="https://falseeyelashes.co.uk/products/unicorn-3d-faux-silk-lashes-forget-me-not">Forget Me Not</a>*. These are definitely fuller and a much more statement pair of lashes. I'm thinking of wearing these for my birthday Bottomless Brunch on Saturday, let's hope I don't end up with my head over a toilet because there's a solid chance that they'd fall in! As a unicorn lover, I am also madly in love with the packaging of these.</div>
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You guys need to check out FalseEyelashes, they have the most insane range - over 2000 different styles to be precise, so whether you prefer your lashes for everyday wear or prefer more bold lashes, there'll be a pair that you love. Nothing is worse than the range of eyelashes in Superdrug or Boots <i>(if you live near my local ones anyway), </i>these guys have some great brands too at discounted prices, like Red Cherry, Ardell and Violet Voss! You can even get 10% off with code DL10 - I'd get there soon because the offer ends soon <i>(thank me later)</i>.</div>
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Are you a falsies fan? I genuinely don't think I can do glam makeup anymore without them! I'm so grateful to have received these lashes because I don't think I'd have fallen back in love with makeup if they hadn't have kindly sent them over. Stay tuned for more beauty posts coming soon!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you missed my post on ethical fashion and why we all need to care a little bit more about the fast fashion industry, you can give it a read <a href="http://www.daenalouise.co.uk/2018/12/ethical-fashion-whats-issue-where-to.html">here</a>. Since writing the post I have genuinely cut back on my shopping habits, and if I am looking for a particular item, I tend to start out my search on retailers that I know are making changes when it comes to sustainable fashion, such as <a href="http://tidd.ly/68240f52">Nobody's Child</a>* or even going onto Depop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I will most definitely still be writing <i>general life </i>posts here. They are my favourite to write because if you haven't guessed, or are new to my blog, I love a good ramble. But I am going to make a conscious effort to write more <i>gym and fitness</i> posts too. They don't actually do as well as my other posts, probably because I am no expert, but you guys always ask for them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year my goals are the same as last year in terms of physical changes; I want to grow a booty and I won't say no if I finally get a flat tum. But more importantly, my goals are less aesthetic and improving my strength in my upper body, and my stamina when it comes to running are things I am hoping to focus on a bit more in 2019. Certain things over 2018 made me change my view on why I workout, and <i>one thing I don't want for this year is to get sucked back into the mentality that going to the gym is only to change the way I look</i>. Surprisingly, despite my frequent comments on my belly and flat arse, I love my body at the moment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Beauty</i> posts are not something that I will shy away from this year. I am by no means a beauty blogger anymore, and definitely don't keep up with the latest releases from brands. However, I am keen to write more skincare posts, as well as roundups of my favourite products. Since leaving University, I don't really have occasions to wear makeup all that often, so my favourites are unlikely to change much, so expect a favourites maybe...once this year, unless anyone wants to take me out somewhere so I can have an excuse to experiment with new products!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Better photos </i>is a huge thing for me this year. Towards the middle and end of 2018, if you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed (<i>I hope</i>) that my images became better quality. This is down to borrowing friends cameras, and just finding people that can operate mine a bit better to shoot my pictures. I won't ever be a blogger that has perfect photos, but I am going to take the time to learn more about my DSLR this year, and therefore improve the quality of all my images. I know that when I visit new blogs, whether or not I subscribe to them is heavily dependant on their images and whether or not they draw me in, so it is hugely important for me that my images reflect me as a person, and are the best they can be. If anyone has any good recommendations for courses that I can do, either from home, or on weekends, to improve my knowledge on my Canon DSLR, please let me know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'd love to discover more blogs this year, in particular blogs that focus on sustainable fashion, so <i>please </i>drop your blog links down below and I will give you a follow on Bloglovin'. Also, please let me know what you would like to read from me this year, it's great to have feedback!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a serious serial-shopper, I have to confess that I don't ever go a whole week without placing an order for new clothes, or popping into a store to pick up a new item. It's an unhealthy habit, and not just for me, but 99% of the time, it's an unhealthy thing for the planet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Along with half of Britain, I was sucked in to watching Stacey Dooley Investigates: Fashion's Dirty Secrets on iPlayer, and I was so pleased that I watched it. Before seeing the documentary, I had absolutely no idea that fast fashion had the largest impact on the environment, even more so than cars and beef production. Fast fashion essentially refers to frequent new collections to keep up with catwalk trends, and these collections are produced at high speed and extremely low cost. If you think about your favourite retailers, I'm sure you can confirm that they have bought out more than one new collection per season, whether this is a new celebrity collaboration line or a partnership with another brand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm not really one for having TV shows affect me and my way of thinking, but I was devastated when I saw the effect that fast fashion is having on the countries where the materials and clothes are being produced. It blows my mind that the industry is so caught up with firing out new lines every month, or even more often than this, that the impact on the planet and even more shockingly, other human beings, is not being taken into consideration. For example, in the documentary it shows toxic waste and chemicals being pumped from a factory into a river that is used for not only drinking water, but for bathing as well. Imagine going to wash in water that contains chemicals that can eventually cause medical issues?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Speaking of water, you'd be absolutely amazed at how many litres of water is used to make one item of clothing! The production of cotton uses so much water that it has in fact dried up an entire sea, isn't that just ridiculous?! <i>For clothes</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's almost impossible to say that you won't ever shop with the companies who are not sourcing their materials sustainably, as not all of us have the funds to shop with more ethical brands all the time. However, there are definitely things that we can do, and I'm really hoping that the influencer world and fashion blogging industry jumps on board to help push this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are some great stores you can shop from if you want to buy from retailers who are trying to be a bit more sustainable, and my top picks from each store:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've shopped at Nobody's Child a few times before, in fact I bought option 1 of my Graduation dresses from them for only £8 (ironically I didn't actually wear this one and it's still sat in my wardrobe crying to be worn...and after many hints, the boyfriend still hasn't taken me out for a fancy dinner...). They have an insane range of clothes, and as there isn't a huge number of items on the website you can pretty much browse through the whole store in 10 minutes. I couldn't find much on their website directly regarding their sustainability, but there are lots of articles online about them being sustainable. They own their own factories and therefore control all the processes in the production, from the designing to the manufacturing of their clothes. They ensure that all processes are done as sustainably as possible, reducing waste, whilst staying affordable for their customers. I'd love to know a bit more about what they do so I think I'll drop them an email and let you guys know the updates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm pretty sure H&M have had their fair share of bad press, not necessarily on the sustainability front, so it's nice to see that they are taking a step in the right direction when it comes to fast fashion. They launched their Conscious range in April 2018, and began with a range of clothing made from ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated fibre from fishnets and other nylon waste. Although not all of their clothing range is necessarily classed as sustainable, it is clear to see that they are really trying to make a difference by creating this collection of pieces made in a more sustainable way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's not only their sustainable range that H&M are aceing, but they also are one few stores to offer a clothing recycling scheme, where you can drop off clothes and textiles from any brand, in any condition, and you'll be rewarded with a voucher. If i'm not mistaken I believe & Other Stories do something similar, but don't quote me on that. Below are some things I really want to get my hands on, this coat in particular is gorgeous!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you'd have told me in 2013 that a hairdressers would be asking me if I could visit their salon and review their new hair treatments in exchange for a blog post, I'd have probably laughed in your face. However, a few weeks ago, the lovely guys at <a href="https://www.museoflondon.co.uk/">Muse of London</a> held a celebration for their 5th Birthday, and also to showcase their new colour range called Chocolate Crusade. It was a fabulous evening with a chocolate fountain that I spent the entire night stood next to, chocolate themed cocktails - which were insane, and I left desperate to give my hair a little oomph. The next day, the lovely guys got in touch with me again to ask if I would like to try out one of the new colours, and obviously I said yes.<br /></span><br />
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<br />The overall treatment time took around an hour and a half, but this includes the 20-30 minutes developing time of the colour, and trust me, it was totally worth it. As I feel that my life is constantly on the go, it was great to actually have the hour and a half to myself, and spent the time catching up on Killing Eve <i>(still disappointed at the ending of that show, not going to lie)</i>. During the rinse off of the colour, I had the most insane head massage that I will never forget - it's just the best part of going to the hairdressers, am I right or am I right?! <br /><br />When my hair had been blow dried (also the best blow dry I have ever had - didn't even feel that it needed straightening after) I was in total shock at how fresh and glossy my hair looked. As someone who has never had a gloss on their hair before, I had no idea what to expect, but I was truly amazed at the result. I did worry a little that it would make my hair look super greasy, but it really didn't. Even if you don't live in London, I would recommend getting a gloss on your hair at your local hairdressers - totally worth it, I've been swishing my hair in everyone's faces since I've had it done. I'm gutted I didn't get a good photo of my hair on the day, as these photos were taken a few weeks after the treatment you can see the gloss has definitely worn away a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If I scrolled through my blog, holding a shot glass and a bottle of Vodka, and took a shot every time I mentioned in a blog post that I was going to start really looking after my skin, I'd be drunk....very drunk. But this time, I really mean it, mainly because I have found some products that I just bloody love using. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I was on my Thomas Cook flight at the start of the month, I was browsing through the on-board duty free magazine, as you do, and spotted a Clinique Moisture Surge kit for something super cheap like £36. I'd decided before the plane had even left the runway that I was going to be making a purchase, along with the Emma Hardy Cleansing Balm which they had on offer too. My decision was set in stone when the flight attendant announced that everything in the in-flight magazine was an extra 20% off too! I therefore paid just under £30 for this set, which includes the <i>Moisture Surge Cream, the Moisture Surge Hydrating Mist, </i>and the<i> All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage </i>(which was amazing post-flight!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have to say, the cream feels super luxurious to use. I would describe it as more like a gel, and my skin feels insanely plump after using this, and I can honestly say when I put this on in the evenings, I wake up in the morning with naturally dewy skin, and you can just tell it is super hydrated. It's not an 'oily-dew' (<i>if that even makes sense), </i>but just a gorgeous radiance. I'm praying that this cream lasts me ages, as the full size is over £30 on its own *cries*. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you guys tried any of the Moisture Surge range? There was such a huge hype about it a few months ago, with loads of huge bloggers going on a trip with Clinique for the range, and I guess I was sucked in by the good price and vlogs! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Despite the fact I am typing this whilst sat in the car watching the rain pour onto the windscreen, the weather recently has been ridiculously hot. Me being a massive winter baby, I had no summer clothes <i>(appropriate for the UK)</i>, so took it upon myself to do a cheeky ASOS haul of some pretty pieces to keep me cool in the heat, and this dress was one of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I won't lie, I find the concept of wearing dresses in the heat, especially in London, a little daunting. <i>Why?</i> I hear you ask. Well - chub-rub is the reason. A few weeks ago my Mum was telling me about a conversation she had had with one of her friends about chaffing, and how she never even knew this was a thing - I was shocked that she'd never even heard anyone talking about it before. Pretty much everyone I know is affected by chaffing, even some of my more petite friends. Although of course if you have chunkier thighs, like myself, we do tend to get it a little worse. I think all of us who suffer with chub-rub in Summer can confirm it is the most uncomfortable and painful feeling, and you just want to waddle instead of walk. Thankfully, it seems like chaffing is now being recognised by a lot of high-street retailers and online stores, such as Pretty Little Thing, who have now bought out bands to put on your thighs when you are wearing dresses, and you won't be bothered by chaffing anymore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to this dress anyway, after that little detour! It's a super light linen-y material, which means it creases so bad - as you can see from the photos, but me having to get out an iron to wear this dress is so worth it. With it being so light, it is a tiny bit sheer, so I would recommend nude underwear with this one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm such a fan of anything off-shoulder, I find it is super flattering on me, and my neck/chest area is one of my favourite parts of myself, <i>is that weird? </i>I hope that this style sticks around for a lot longer! With it being a more skater-style dress also, it is perfect for those Summer dinners out, or cocktails with the girls, when you are definitely going to be needing something to hide the bloat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I would recommend perhaps sizing up in this dress if you have slightly larger boobs, or don't want it to cling to you too much, as there really is no stretch in the material at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please tell me I am not the only one with this ridiculous fear of wearing dresses in Summer, and let me know your top anti-chaffing tips in the comments, help a girl out!</span></div>
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