My Favourite Body Shop Products

A Beautician once told me that it is important to use products that are close to being 100% natural. It makes sense though, doesn’t it? Every day we put moisturizers, makeup and lotions onto our skin, which depending on the product, can be full of chemicals; layers and layers of chemicals are lathered onto our…

Close Your Eyes

Who doesn’t love Michael Bublé?!

Why You Should Be Kind to Everyone You Meet

“The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread but there are…

5 Things to Be Thankful For this Thanksgiving

Of course, there are major things to be thankful for each year, like family, friends and a home to live in, but there are also small things each day that tend to go un-noticed by most. In saying that, here are some small bursts of brightness: The beauty outside your window: such a beautiful time of…

Five Quotes

Here are five quotes that I just had to write down whilst reading ‘The Divergent Series’: “…sometimes the best way to help someone is just to be near them” Tris – The Divergent Series: Divergent “I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another” Will…

My Anthropologie Wish List

I discovered Anthropologie on my recent trip to California; safe to say I fell in love. Here are 14 fashion pieces that caught my eye: 1. Sueded Colorblock Tee – US$ 98 2. Hedera Cable Poncho – US$ 128 3. Draped Plaid Buttondown – US$ 88 4. Crosby Wrap Skirt – US$ 98 5. Seneca…

Let Someone Love You

“Let someone love you just the way you are – as flawed as you might be, as unattractive as you sometimes feel, and as unaccomplished as you think you are. To believe that you must hide all the parts of you that are broken, out of fear that someone else is incapable of loving what…

A Quote

“…I wrote about what it means to support someone unconditionally, even when they haven’t been entirely honest with you, and how everybody needs somebody to be inspired by; somebody who sets the bar really high; somebody who will put somebody else’s needs before their own and not resent them for it; somebody who always expects…

Lost Stars

Such a beautiful song from the movie, ‘Begin Again’. “Are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?”

Her

“She’s the places that she has a desire to visit. She’s the pieces of quotes that are splattered in ink in her favourite books. She’s the road trips that she hopes to go on. She’s the beautiful characters that mesmerised her in her favourite books. She’s full of dreams, and I hope they one day…

A Journey with Anxiety

Apologies for the long article. One thing I found helpful throughout my battle with anxiety was the comfort in knowing that I was not alone in what I was experiencing. Did you know that anxiety has overtaken depression in the most common mental illness in teenagers and young adults? Although I could not bring myself to…

Waiting for the Storm to Pass

For the first time, today I truly understood Vivian Greene’s quote, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it is about learning to dance in the rain.” Well, what is it about? For me, it is about mindfulness. No matter what you are feeling: whether you are feeling stressed or down, in a…

The Fundamentals of Mindfulness

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz

Choose Beautiful :)

Dove is great at creating advertisements that allows us women to see how beautiful we truly are.

The Seventh Duchess

“The Seventh Duchess takes you on a journey around the world, from unknown places to those homely comforts. It all began with the cultures that celebrate the coming togetherness over a pot of tea.” – the Seventh Duchess The Seventh Duchess is an online store that my Mum showed me 🙂 It is basically a…

One Beautiful Thought:

A Healthy Snack

(Photo credit: kashi.com) I absolutely love Kashi’s Hummus Crisps, especially the Sun-dried Tomato, Basil & Feta flavour! If any of you girls out there are like me and love to eat healthy food, but also fall victim to the great taste of junk food, these are perfect for you! Often when I am at work…

Everyday

“And every day, the world will grab you by the hand, yelling, ‘This is important! And this is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And this! And this! And each day, it is up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart and say, ‘No. This…

Who You Are: A Message to All Women

Earth Therapeutics

I stumbled across the product line, Earth Therapeutics yesterday and at the very least it caught my attention! Earth Therapeutics sell body-related products, with the mission to sell nice products at a reasonable price. Their products include: body lotions, foot scrubs, nail care, sponges, face treatments, hand creams and everything else in-between. My faviourte part of…

Something to Always Remember:

“I know you’re sad, so I won’t tell you to ‘have a good day’. Instead, I advise you to simply ‘have a day’. Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don’t give up on yourself just yet. It’ll be better soon. Until then, have a day.” -Unknown

Steal Back Time

(Photo(s) credit: stealtimeback.com) I recently found this cute watch online and I wondered what website it was from. Guess what?! I found it! The site is called Steal Back Time and it can be found here: http://www.stealtimeback.com Seriously, who doesn’t want a watch that helps remind you to live in the present moment! The “bee here now”…

Avocado

(Photo credit: afromum.com) Avocado is one of my favourite foods; I love it on bread and in my salads. Not too many people like avocado, as it is an acquired taste, but there are many reasons why you should make the effort to eat it: High in fibre and protein: Avocado has plenty of protein and…

Why CHOOSE Yoga

Improves your strength, flexibility and balance: Unlike most gym exercise, yoga improves your strength, flexibility and balance all in one session! In addition to this, there is no need to work out twice a day in order to improve the strength of each different muscle group – your body weight strengthens them all! No competition involved:  Just you and…

2015 Golden Globes

Three outfits that looked GREAT at the 2015 Golden Globes: Matt Bomer (Photo credit: Getty Images) When people watch the Golden Globes, all eyes are on the dresses; most seem to turn a blind eye on the suits. A blue suit is not too common for events such as the Golden Globes, however it sure…

Perks of Drawing

(Photo credit: imgarcade.com) Drawing…most believe this should be confined to the artists of the world, however there are many benefits to drawing: Stress reliever. Drawing is a HUGE stress reliever. Release all your feelings in a sketch on your page or draw things that make you happy. By doing this, you forget about all the worries…

Pacifica

Pacifica is a Skincare/Makeup line that I found in the beauty store, Ulta a few months ago. I love the Tahitian Gardenia Super Hydrating Hand Cream – it smells so refreshing! All of their products come with a cute design on the front, which I love, as each scent has a unique look. Not only…

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

Some simple tips to keep your life healthy and happy: Each night before you go to bed, stop what you’re doing and relax for an hour. Whether this involves you watching TV, talking to your loved ones, or reading a book it is all down time for your brain. By having this down time for…

Brands I Absolutely Love

Here are four brands…let me tell you why I love them: Kate Spade   Kate Spade also has a side brand called ‘Saturday’, which is fun and for the fun and young.I love the tech accessories by ‘Kate Spade New York’. Be sure to check out the phone cases! http://www.katespade.com Fossil The wallets, wristlets, bags,…

Taylor Swift at the VSFS

(Photo credit: justjared.com) I am not sure how many of you watched the ‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’ earlier last week, which was held in London and not to mention probably broadcasted world-wide of TV, but it was amazing! So much fun to watch! Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran (my favourite artist) performed at the event,…

That End of Semester Grind

All you college students out there, don’t you dread this time of year? One week before Thanksgiving break, two weeks of classes, and then one week finals left in the year. I know I do! The struggle is real. This is the time of year when students have so much on their plate – papers,…

Fashion Icons of Generation Y

Here are some lady fashion icons that I absolutely love: Lupita Nyong’o is simply stunning! She is best known for her red carpet gowns. By far the most beautiful actor in Hollywood: (Photo credit: nydailynews.com)  Vanessa Hudgens embraces such an unique style. It is not too often that you see celebrities wearing something so unique: (Photo credit: justjaredjr.com)…

Things To Do In New York City For Every Girl In Their Twenties!

As a young girl there are many things in the city to keep you busy! You don’t have to be a city chic to love the city. Check out five  great things NYC has to offer: 1. Colombia University: Perfect for you University/College students out there! The campus is so amazing, it is worth just walking…