New Year's Resolutions! ~ Laura

Here are my New Years resolutions because tomorrow is New Years Eve and i can not believe that 2013 is over and 2014 is so close, i feel likes its gonna be a good year:)

1- Eat healthier, im really bad at doing because i eat mc'donalds like 3 times a week.

2- Be friendly, im always mean to people so i'll try to be nice.

3- Take better care of my skin, wash it every morning and night.

4- Be nicer to my cat, if shes asks for food give her it.

5- Be organised for school & get good grades. 

6- Start saving for good quality things, i always spend my money straight away..

7- Be consistent with my posts and youtube videos.

-Laura

Morning routine 2013! Laura

Hey guys!

Today I will be showing you my winter morning routine because i'm on winter break woo!

1- Wake up, i usually wake up at around 1 or 2 because I don't have to go to school. Then i usually spend an hour chilling on my phone.

2- Eat, my favourite thing to eat is porridge or cereal because it's healthy and gives you nutritions for the rest of the day.

3- Shower, i usually wash my hair at night so i'll take a quick 5 minute shower in the morning. I use the nivea shower gel to wash my body, clean and clear cream wash to wash my face and just normal toothpaste to brush my teeth.

4- Get ready, after i'll dry myself and apply nivea body moisturiser to moisturise my skin. Then i'll do my makeup (check my everyday makeup tutorial to see what i use), i do my hair which is usually a braid or i'll straighten my hair.

5- Get dressed

6- Leave my house.

Thats it! Obviously if i'm not doing anything that day then i won't get ready.

Hope you enjoyed;)

 -Laura

Give your heart a break (literally!): Clear signs you're over a guy

Hello my darlings,

How's your Christmas going?

Ever wonder if you're actually over your ex or crush?

Here are some signs that indicate that you are.

ONE- You don't think of that person as much as you used to in the past.

TWO- You don't get jealous if someone is flirting with them or they're flirting with another person. You honestly couldn't care less.

THREE- You would try anything to get close to him like making silly excuses just to talk to them....now you don't even feel like talking to him/her.

FOUR- When you see cute love qoutes/cute couples on instagram or tumblr you would think of him/her but now to you, they are JUST quotes and couples.

FIVE- You would get upset when you thought of him/her because you thought that you're not attractive or good enough. You've realized that now that you are too good for him/her and that they've missed their chance.

SIX-If they're around, it doesn't even concern you.

SEVEN- If you start liking someone else that means that you definitly are over him!

Did this help you? Comment below.

IF you're not over him, check out my other post about how to get over a guy by clicking here.

Goodbye darlings xxx

And remember they're not worth your tears.

-Zahra

Sweet as Candy: Lush Snow Fairy shower gel review

Hey Bees,

Snow Fairy: All 3 sizes

About a month ago, I went to town with the Fam. We happened to pass by a lush shop and my natural instincts kicked in and I automaticcally went in. Now if you've ever been in a Lush shop, as soon as you go in, you're greeted by about 100 different scents and it's a bit overwhelming.  But if you managed to stay within 5 minutes you've survived the most difficult part. I knew the Christmas stock was in so I looked around, hoping to spot a new product to try & then I saw it. On a little self beside "Ponche" and "Rose Jam". It sorta had this glowing lightcoming down onto it. I took one sniff and I had to get it. It was like love at first sniff! Now the low-down:

Product: Lush Snow Fairy Shower Gel

Packaging: Simple Lush shower tube, pastel pink colour

Scent: Extremely sweet and smell like Lush lip scrub "Bubblegum"

Good:

1. With Lush shower gels, they last like forever! So instead of the biggest tube, I got the middle one.
2. The scent lingers on skin.
3. Good lather and scent is not as strong when lathered up.
4.  The scent is sweet but a bit overwhelming                                                                                                                     

Bad:

1. Price: about £6.50 (euros) is a bit overpriced whether its Lush or not.
2. Scent can be too sweet for those who do not like sweet scented things
3. Product is limited edition.
4. Scent is similar to other products in Lush

So overall I think this product is amazing! Not only is it good for your skin, it makes you smell like a sweet gumdrop.  Rate: 4/5 ( the price is too much)

Would I repurchase? YES!

I hope you guys enjoyed this review! Don't forget to comment, tell your friends and to keep on reading our blog! Have an amazing New Year!

-Bianca

Let's get dramatic! "Marry him if You Dare" KDrama review

Hello kdrama lovers!

Today I'm gonna review the drama Marry Him If You Dare.

Let's start off with the characters.

Well they didn't surprise me all that much. I've honestly seen it all before. You have the girl that wants to change her life around(Na Mi- Rae) , the nice guy who tries to get the girl but obviously doesn't(Park Se-joo), the b!tch(Seo Yoo-kyung) and the jerk who falls in love and some how it changes his whole personality(Kim Shin). Also the chemistry between the characters isn't all that good. Like it wouldn't have killed them to put in a kissing scene (and the dream kiss from episode 3 does not count). I just felt as if she didn't truly love neither guys but there are some really romantic scenes that you wish would happen in your life.

The plot was interesting at the start. The time traveling theme and all seemed to be very appeling but slowly I felt as if the writers forgot why Na Mi-rae came back to the past. If my future self came back to stop me from marrying someone because I'd end up having a miserable life ahead of me, I would listen to the future me!

I was hooked and in love with the drama at first but gradually as it went on, it bored me and I wasn't too pleased with the ending...... it was okay, I guess.

Since I'm already giving out about the drama, I might as well talk about Na Mi-Rae's hair! What in the name of lord were the stylists thinking. The colour nor the style suits her. I would have refused if I was in her shoes. Thank god she changed her hair style half way through the drama.

It might seem as if I hate it but I don't.

There's a few life lessons that you could learn from this drama like...

-Don't mess with faith or love. If it was meant to be, it'll happen.

-In a cruel world, they'll always be a ray of hope.

-Everything happens for a reason.

-Family is important so try to get along with them.

-Always do something for the sake of others.

There could be others which I havn't mentioned.

There's a lot of cute scenes which want to make you asdfghjkl.

The drama does have its pros and its cons but in all fairness it was pretty good.

I'd  rather have watched a drama about what happened if Kim Shin and Na Mi-Rae did end up together. They should make one!

Tell me down in the comment section if you have watched Marry Him If You Dare if so did you like it?

Bye for now xxx

-Zahra

Everyday Tutorial: Zahra

Hey I'm back with a make up tutorial.

Laura's done her everyday make up tutorial so you can go check it out here.

Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream

Missha Under Eye Brightener

Alix Avien Powder

Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil

First thing, I apply a layer of moistering cream before putting on my conclear. I only apply it to my dark circles or spots if any are extermly visible. I like liquid conclear the best because I feel as if it hides your dark circles more rather than the stick or powder ones, I dunno that's just my opinion. What's yours? 

Next is my BB cream. Some people like to apply it with their hands and others like to apply it with a brush. I like to use my hands.

Powder/Foudation: I only where it if I'm going somewhere other than school. I currently use powder (have to buy new foundation) but I try to use less of it because my parents don't like it and they lecture me on how bad it is and that'll ruin my face. I kinda agree with them though.

My fav, eyeliner. I use gel pencil eyeliner. All I put it on the waterline and tightline. I simply drag (don't drag it out too much) and join it on the outer edge.

I do my eyeshadow and lipsick different colours each day. But for simple days I only apply the eyeshadow to my lid and for my lips, I pick a colour to suit the eyeshadow and wear lipgloss to make my lips pop more.

For mascara I like to wear two coats of different ones to make them look longer.

So that was my everyday make-up look. Comment below on what's your?

See You Later,

-Zahra

Top Tips: Keeping your skin under control even during the Winter months

Hey guys!

Since it's been getting really cold, well where i live anyway. I can't even step out of my house without wearing a big winter jacket, scarf, gloves and a hat our skin has been getting drier due to the cold weather, for anyone that suffers with eczema all year round its bound to get worse during the cold winter months.

Inside air

Believe it or not, hanging out indoors can be just as bad as hanging outside with the cold elements. The artifical heat we use to keep us warm and cosy dries out the air. Use a humidifier whenever possible to restore some mosture back into the air-- and skin.

Protect your hands

You use your hands all day long, so by having dry,cracked skin it can become an issue. Protect them by popping on a pair of gloves everytime you go out and apply a thick hand lotion several times a day.

Your body is important too

Just like you have to take care when washing your hands, do the same for the skin on the rest of your body when you shower. Those long, luxurious showers do feel great when it's cold outside, but they'll leave you dry and itchy. Swap those for quick showers and keep the water as cool as you can stand. Use a mild or soap-free cleanser with added moisturizers, and then pat dry -- don't rub. Moisturize within three to five minutes of drying off, preferably while your skin is still damp to take advantage of that moisture.

About the face

Take care of the skin on your face so you can face the world this winter. Wash your face before you go to bed with a mild cleanser, but skip your morning suds. You don't need any more soap when all you've done is sleep -- just splash with water to refresh your face. The same goes for the rest of the day. Use water and a soft washcloth to wash away or refresh your face, saving soap for when you really need it. Moisturize your face twice a day, and add a bit of extra moisture by switching your facial moisturizer. During the winter months, use a nighttime formula all day long, since those are typically oil-based and much thicker.

Thats it! Hope you guys got a few tips from this:)

~Laura

Top Tips: Keep Your Hair Healthier and Happier!

Hey guys!
Today i'll be sharing a few tips on how to make your hair healthier, softer and shiner!

Comb or brush your hair carefully. If you have knots in your hair use hair detangler only on that knot.

Use hair serum from any product brands. You also need to use thermal protection serum if you're going to use heat styling products on your hair. If you have frizzy hair then you should use Anti frizz thermal protection. Do not use heat styling agent.

After a shower, never rub your hair with a towel, it will cause breakage and damage to the wet hair shaft. You can use a hair dryer on low and cool settings. Your hair gets damaged easily when wet.

If you desire to really maximize the healthiness of your hair, use coconut milk on your hair. On DRY hair, pour coconut milk oil on all over your scalp and then cover your hair with shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse. You may shampoo and condition. Frequent use of coconut oil will lead you to have extra manageable, healthy looking, so soft and smooth, hair all day!

For better results, leave the oil in your hair overnight and shampoo the next morning for deep conditioning. This is very essential during the Winter months if you live in a cold climate.

Do trim your hair to often.

This is so that the damaged ends will be snipped off and there will be no split-ends

• Wash your hair every other day. It is recommended women wash their hair 2-3 times a week. Washing and conditioning your hair every day strips the nutrients from the hair follicle and makes it harder to retain moisture.
• Eat a good diet. Healthy hair starts from the inside.
• Don't condition the top part of your hair. This will cause your hair to look greasy.
• If you are trying to grow out your hair, do not get a trim every 4-6 weeks. Instead get a trim only when needed and about every 15 weeks.
• Don't dye your hair too often.

So thats a few tips that i found that helped my hair! Hope you guys enjoyed and maybe got a few ideas from this post:)

-Laura

Winter Fashion Must-Haves

Hello fellow fashionistas! 

It's been a while since we posted a fashion post so I decided to open with some Winter Fashion Must-Haves! I will post more on Winter Must-Haves for shoes, accessories, bags etc. later in the month. So I just have a few pieces this month but I have been loving these especially the graphic skirt and the Black mesh top with black polka dots.

So I start with the left-hand corner:

This loose black and white tank is a bit chilly for the winter-time, so layer up! I got this at H&M for £7! What a sale!

The next one up is a grey and pale purple flannel (Gifted) and denim overalls from Pennys/Primark. The flannel was gifted from a friend but the overalls I bought myself. They costed about £11. Knee-High socks would look super cute with combat boots.

The one of me taking selfie is actually the latest in my collection. This top is from H&M and I simply LOVE it! I can pair it with jeans, shorts, skirts list is endless! The price: £15

The graphic skirt was an impulse buy but at £5 how could I resist?! Skater skirts were a big trend in late spring/summer and its making its comeback in the Autumn/Winter time! These skirts are so flattering on everybody and to style them is quit e easy too. What's not to love? Price: £5

The varsity jacket is an absolute staple in all outfits! What's better? A MAROON-coloured varsity jacket. Maroon is a trending colour for the cooler months! Pennys/Primark- price £9

The last fashon staple is the basic sweater. This white-coloured sweater from River Island is Totes adorbs! It is slightly cropped so you can still enjoy the crop trend without freezing to death! price-£6-7.

Hope you guys enjoyed my Winter Fashion Must-Haves and I'll post again soon! Don't forget to comment to tell us what you think and tell your friends! Keep in contact with us in the CONTACT page!

-Bianca

WTF! (wonderful thinking find!) Pandora's Box Myth

Hey,

We've never really done a segment about a stories or myths but I'm thinking about doing it once or twice a month. What do you guys think? Comment below.

There are different story plots but the one I like best is, one of the Greek Gods created the first women on Earth.

The Gods gave her a box which was actually a jar (but refeared to a box). She was instructed to never open it. Pandora's curiousity got the better of her and she in fact ended up opening it. When she opened it all things bad and evil- Crime, Hate, Disease and much more escaped and are still here to this day.

That's not the end of our story.

Pandora attempted to catch the demons but it was too late. She looked at the box and found a small fairy.

"I'm Hope" she said.

The Gods were never angry with Pandora because they knew this was bound to happen.

The demons are still here, living amongest us but keep in mind that there's a small ray of Hope aswell.

It's a story with a moral. Even if there is evil in this world, Hope will guide you.

Hope you guys liked that,

~Zahra

Gift Guide 2013: The G(uy)ide to getting that Something special for your Special Someone

Hey guys! Bianca here again with a gift guide. We usually don't post boy-related articles but I definitely wanted to do a gift guide. I've never shopped for Christmas presents for boys with the exception of my brothers. I did get some help off my friends on what they want for Christmas. Here's the list:

Technology:

Video Games for the Xbox, Playstation 3 etc.- 

Movies and DVD box sets

Basics:

Shoes and clothes

Magazines and Books*

Food

School stuff (stationary etc.)

Hobbies:

School stuff (stationary etc.)

Music equipment

Art supplies

Movies and DVD box sets

And if you're stuck for ideas:

Money

Toys 

Gift card

Pets

*Must be age appropriate

If you'r looking to buy a girl a present check out Zahra's post 

Happy Holidays!

-Bianca 

Get your popcorn ready!: Hunger Games Catching Fire Movie Review

Hey guys!

Today i'll be doing a movie review for the new movie (out 21st November 2013) Hunger games: Catching Fire. There are 3 books and im gonna be reviewing the 2nd movie!

First I have to say you do have to watch or even the books before this movie to understand whats going on because it can be confusing.

So the main idea of the movie is that after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. On the day Katniss and Peeta are to start a victory tour of the country, she is visited by President Snow, who explains that when she defied the Capitol by breaking the rules so that she and Peeta both survived the last Hunger Games, she inspired rebellions in districts and now must continue to pretend to be in love with Peeta or her family will be killed along with Gale and Peeta's families.

The first stop of the tour is in District 11, home of Katniss' friend Rue, the 12-year-old who competed in the 74th Hunger Games. Peeta offers to read the speech from a script Effie provides them, but throws it away and voices his thoughts instead. As they leave, a sorrowful Katniss delivers an inspiring speech that causes a man to whistle the tune Katniss used during the 74th Hunger Games to inform Rue she was safe, and provides the three-finger salute of District 12. Everyone follows the man until Peacekeepers shoot him dead, causing Katniss to scream in panic. Fearing for their safety, Haymitch tells Katniss and Peeta they have become a political target. The two youths proceed to visit the other districts. To solve disputes between Katniss and Snow, Peeta proposes to Katniss in public....

Thats all im giving away about the plot, watch the movie to find out what happens;)

I would say this science fiction adventure film is for girls and boys around 12 or older, i would probably rate it 9/10. It was really good,very interesting, kept me entertained and i really enjoyed it:)

-Laura

DIY: December Festivity with Your own Customised Bubles!

Hello my little artists!

31 more days till christmas so you know what that means, It means that it's time to get festive. For the next few weeks I'll be posting mostly DIY/Art projects that are really simply,easy and fast.

What you need:

A xmas bobble,

Acrylic paint

And a toothpick.

STEP1: Pour squiggles of acrylic paint on the inner part  of the bobble.

STEP2: Pour another colour (optional) on visible parts of the bobble.

STEP3: Take your toothpick and make swirls or spikes.

And voila there you have it in three easy steps.

See ya soon xx

~Zahra