The Daily Struggle of Being in Your Early 20s

This is a little different to what I normally share but I feel compelled to write this anyway so here we go...

Being in your 20s is one of the best and worst times of your lives...at least that is the general consensus amongst those wiser and more learned than myself.

But you know what, I have to agree (from my experience so far).

I know a lot of you reading are in your early 20s and probably going through the exact same thing. So I thought I would reach out and share my thoughts so that it might help some of you out there also...

A Weekend in Byron Bay - A Guide On Where To Go

 

Last weekend, my sister and I headed down to Byron Bay to celebrate her 18th birthday by the beach. Winter was definitely not going to stop us enjoying this beautiful beach side town and exploring the sites.

 

Both my sister and I have been there before on separate occasions but have never hit the town together so we got to cross a road trip together to Byron off our bucket list. We went with no plans, other than to definitely stop into Crystal Castle on the way home (featured at the end of this post), have some fun and relax a little. That's exactly what we did so I thought I would put together a little guide on where to go based on our trip and the favourite places we found along the way.  

 

 

So, You've Lost Weight... Now What?!

No matter what the figures on the scales say, losing any amount of weight is a massive achievement. If you've battled with your waistline for many years, seeing the pounds drop off can be even more profound, and one great motivation is knowing just how great you're going to look once you hit your target weight. However, we often have such huge expectations of how we will look and how we will feel once we reach that weight, that the reality can sometimes be a bit of a letdown. Of course, there's no doubt at all that you will be thinner and lighter as a result of all your hard work. But you may encounter further body-image struggle once the weight has fallen off, as naturally, your body has been through such a massive change. Read on to find out some of the most common struggles women (and men!) face after losing weight, and how you can tackle these issues to show off your new-found confidence.

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Tips For Making Better Use Of Your Spare Time

Most of us have a reasonable amount of spare time on your hands. Even if we work eight hours every day, there are still another eight hours of free time before bed. Sure, some of us have families and other responsibilities. Regardless of that, we can all find half an hour to do something different. As the title of this article suggests, a healthy body and mind often come together. So, today, I’m going to make some suggestions about how you could spend your free time. All of these ideas would help to improve either your mental and physical health. You can combine them to ensure you reap the best personal rewards. Still, this is just a post designed to point you in the right direction. The final decisions are down to you.

Rose Gold Brushes - Artiste Airbrush Collection Review - Top 4 Brushes

Luxe makeup brushes can add a bit of luxury to your everyday makeup routine and these new additions from Artiste are STUNNING! 

These beautiful high quality range of makeup brushes is an impressive addition to the market and in this post we are going to be taking a look at four of the brushes from the range that I adore. There are also a heap of photos because these brushes are just stunning.

How to Get a Winning Smile

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Your teeth are more important, not just because they help you to eat, but also because good teeth can improve your appearance, boost your beauty and make people think that you’re more smart and trustworthy than average. So, it really is quite important that you take the best care of your teeth possible.

Here are some simple things you can do to look after your teeth and maintain a winning smile:

Healthy Snack Ideas - My 3 Favourites

I get it - it's a constant battle to eat healthy. Especially in Winter when all you want to do is eat chicken nuggets under your duvet.  

It's all about those little actions and making the right choices along the way. Don't beat yourself up if you get McDonald's twice in one week, just make up for it by doing a gym session and ensuring you snack right.

Here are 3 of my go-to healthy snacks that I eat guilt-free and keep me satisfied in between meal times. Warning: You will get hungry just looking at this post. Or, at least I did...

Putting Things in the Past: Rectifying Big Beauty Mistakes

We are all guilty of committing some sort of beauty faux-pas in our past. Everyone cringes when they look back at old photos of themselves, whether it’s to do with their makeup, hair, clothes or overall general style.

But some mistakes are bigger than others and have a longer lasting impact on your overall appearance. So, what are some of the most regrettable beauty decisions you can make and how do you go about resolving them? Here are a few examples.

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Looking Your Best Doesn’t Have To Cost the Earth

If you’re anything like me, you’d love to have an unlimited shopping budget, with which you could buy any and all items that you think you’d look great in.

Unfortunately, this is the real world, and unless you’re a movie star or are independently wealthy, you’re probably going to have to think a little bit more carefully about your purchases. This is no great loss, however, because it’s more than possible to look your radiant best at all times, even when the bank balance isn’t doing you any favours. Just check out our ten tips below.

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Hits and Misses - L'Oreal New Releases

Sometimes I stop and think to myself how grateful I am to work with such incredible companies. Receiving this L'Oréal package was definitely one of those moments...

You and I both know that L'Oréal have some bomb products and over the years I have only seen the value get better and the quality go up within the brand. In this article we are going to be running through FIVE of their new releases from all across the board; foundation, concealer, blush, brow products and mascara.

We have all bases covered here and some of these products are so impressive, you'll definitely want to keep reading (I mean, there is definitely a reason that I use most of these products in my everyday makeup routine).

Let's get into the lowdown...

(But also, let's keep it short and sweet. I just want to let you know if the product is great and worth trying or iffy and you could probably give it a miss).

Blogger Mail Haul - Benefit, L'Oreal, NYX + More

So it’s no doubt that I am in an extremely fortunate position being a blogger that I am extremely grateful for.

But sometimes, I really do have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming because of how extremely lucky I am. This is most definitely the case every time an incredible PR package shows up at my door.

In my most recent video, I’m talking you through some PR packages that I have been sent lately from some beautiful companies. I run through them fairly quickly so that I can fit a lot in but after all, that’s what this blog is for, to go more in-depth about the products and give them a proper review over here.

So give to video a watch here and keep an eye out for reviews of the products coming out soon.

BEHIND THE DESK #13 - Stay-Cations, Finals Week and Upcoming Travel

I thought I would take the time this lovely Sunday, while sitting in a café sipping a soy cap, to write up a quick update of what has been happening with me.

Don’t let my current laid back relaxing fool you – it’s the calm before the storm. Finals week commences as of tomorrow so we are sitting at T minus 10 hours until the chaos begins. And oh – it will be chaos.

In between working full time this entire week I have to do; a presentation, an advertising brief, 2 advertising reflective journals and an entire creative advertising campaign. So yeah, fun times.

I know a lot of you are likely in the same boat right now so – good luck my friends – may the force be with you.

Hmm what else?