10 Tips For The Perfect Self Tan

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If like me you just don’t seem to tan at all in the natural sunlight, fake tan is your best friend! But fake tanning also comes with it’s difficulties, trying to get the perfect shade, have a smooth, natural look and avoid streaks. Here are 10 tips to help you get the perfect self tan.

  1. Exfoliate thoroughly, removing dead skin give a smooth surface to apply tan prevent streaks and patches.
  2. Do not use moisturiser or deodorant the day you tan, this can cause discolouration.
  3. Before tanning take a cold shower to close your pores and prevent them from getting blocked.
  4. Use aloe Vera on your hands, elbows, knees and feet – these are places that often change colour.
  5. Make sure you use a mitt, you don’t want tanned nails or palms.
  6. Bend your fingers into a claw to get an even tan on your knuckles.
  7. Attach a tanning mitt to a back brush for easy reach.
  8. Apply the tanner to the centre of the mitt and fold the mitt in half for even application.
  9. Start slowly, if your tan isn’t dark enough you can apply another layer rather than struggling to remove tan if you have over applied.
  10. Exfoliate your palms after tanning to remove excess tan.

I hope this post was helpful! If you have any self tanning tips tell me in the comments section below!

5 Best Dua Lipa Inspired Outfits At Affordable Prices

After releasing her first single in 2016 Dua Lipa has quickly taken over the world. A singer, songwriter and model with an EBBA Public Choice Award and two Brit Awards under her belt, there is nothing Dua Lipa can’t do! On top of this she has a style unlike any other. Here are 5 outfits inspired by Dua Lipa at affordable prices.

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I hope you enjoyed this post! Tell me which celebrity inspired outfits you’d like to see next in the comments section below!

Top Jobs In Fashion And How To Get Them

Millions of people around the world are passionate about fashion, but very few pursue their dreams of working in the industry. Fashion is a hard line to get in to, job opportunities are scarce and not a lot of people know how to go about getting into the industry. But what if I told you that you could do it? Here are the top jobs in fashion and how you can get them.

  1. Stylist

Being a stylist is so much more than just picking a cute outfit, it’s a fast paced and forever changing role and is definitely not for the faint hearted. As a stylist it is your responsibility to find and cast models, create mood boards to fit the theme and requirements of a shoot, direct hair and make up artists, get the clothes and products needed for a shoot – this may mean working directly with a brand or buying products from stores, merchandising products, providing expert knowledge, taking care of sample stock and props, keeping up to date with designers, brands and trends and providing assistance during a shoot.

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If that long list hasn’t put you off then here’s how you can become a stylist. Some employers prefer their stylists to have a degree in a fashion related subject such as:

  • Fashion Communicating and Styling
  • Fashion Image Making and Styling
  • Fashion Product and Promotion
  • Fashion Styling and Creative Direction
  • Fashion Styling and Production
  • Interior Styling and Design

An Internship is also a great way into the industry, being a stylist is a hands on job and there is no better way to learn the ins and outs of the fashion world than first hand experience.

 

2. Fashion Designer

As a Fashion Designer you will more than likely specialise in one area e.g. sportswear or children’s wear. There are also 3 categories of fashion you can work in as a designer:

  • High Street – Producing items in mass quantities that fit with the current trend of the general population.
  • Ready-to-wear – Producing a small amount of an item, often used for events or photo shoots.
  • Haute Coutour – A one of a kind piece that takes a long time to produce often for catwalks and red carpet events.

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Your responsibilities as a Fashion Designer are to create a hand drawn or computerised visualisation of your ideas, keeping up to date with trends, planning and developing a product or range, working closely with design and production teams to ensure the product fits with requirements, buying the materials needed to produce the designs, creating samples and negotiating with customers and suppliers.

To become a designer you will need to obtain a degree in either:

  • Art and Design
  • Clothing Technology
  • Fashion Marketing and Buying
  • Fashion
  • Graphic Design
  • Knitwear
  • Textiles

Although being a fashion designer requires a lot of hard work that salary does soften the blow with most Senior Designers earning £42-85k a year or more!

3. Fashion Merchandiser

A Fashion Merchandiser is essential in the retail industry. These are the people who keep shops stocked and up to date with trends. As a fashion merchandiser your job is to plan, prepare and stock ranges, to work closely with everyone in the chain from suppliers to buyers, collect data, create visual displays, budgeting, produce sales forecasts, analyse sales trends, study competitors, negotiate costs and make financial presentations.

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For this role you will need qualifications in either:

  • Accountancy and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics
  • IT
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Retail Management

The salary for a senior merchandiser is up to £85,000 per year with most companies also offering benefits packages.

I hope you found this post useful, what is your dream job in the fashion industry? Tell me in the comments section below!

 

 

 

16 Date Ideas For Couples Who Are Bored Of The Same Old Date Night

There is one thing that every couple wants – to spend quality time and make memories with their significant other. There are a lot of reasons why most couples don’t get to go on as many dates as they would like to. Time is one that people don’t have a lot of now days, in between juggling work, children and running a household you often forget to make time for each other. Another problem is simply not knowing what to do together! After being in a relationship for a significant amount of time t can seem like you’ve been on the same date ea million time. So I decided to try and help you out, here I have put together a list of date ideas to get you out of your date night rut.

  1. Cook Together

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This is one a lot of couples don’t think of, usually one person in the household takes over cooking duties. Cooking together can be so much fun, you not only get to spend that quality time together but you can also save a ton of money by cooking at home rather than splashing out on a swanky restaurant.

2. Go on a museum date

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I know what you’re thinking – BORING! That’s what I thought too but I decided to give it a try and I’m so glad I did! There’s something about walking around a museum with your loved one that just feels so intimate. There’s so much to look at and so many interesting things to learn. It also opens the door to conversations you would never normally have.

3. Go to a bar together

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This one could get expensive depending on your alcohol tolerance, but going to a bar together is the ideal way to let your hair down. Most bars have live performances and this is a great way for you to make new friends to double date with. So let yourself go, dance until you pass out, get gloriously drunk and stumble your way home with a greasy kebab and enjoy the hangover in the morning.

4. Play a game

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Got an old board game sat in the corner gathering dust? Put it to use on your next date night and get competitive!

5. Go on a hike

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If you and your partner enjoy more physical activities then hiking is the perfect date for you – lace up your boots and spend time just you, your loved on and nature.

6. Be a tourist in your own town

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There are probably hundreds of cool things right on your doorstep that you never knew were there! Go out and explore, you might be surprised by what you find.

7. Go on a brewery tour

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Free beer, time with your partner and learning something new, what could be better?

8. Go to a Theme Park

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So this one won’t be cheap but it will definitely be worth it. Get your adrenaline pumping with roller-coasters, try your luck with carnival and arcade games and fill up on delicious snacks.

9. Go on a scavenger hunt

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It might seem childish but scavenger hunts are so much fun! Working together to solve riddles and find clues. Put your brains to the test.

10. Play a sport together

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Not only will he love your willingness to try but most men love a woman who can play a sport – but be sure to let him win, you don’t want to to damage his ego.

11. Go Ice Skating

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A classic romantic date, go to an ice rink, skate hand in hand and allow him to feel like a hero saving you from falling, or show off your moves and perhaps teach him a thing or two.

12. Go on a local ghost tour

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It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but ghost tours are great fun. Learning about the history of your town and folk law whilst searching for lost souls, you may even see a sceptic turn into a believer.

13. Go bowling

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Get competitive with your significant other, even if you need to raise the bumpers. Why not make it a double date? The more the merrier!

14. Have your own film festival

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Choose some of your favourite films, get some snacks, grab your duvet and snuggle up on the couch with your partner – what better way to get some well deserved cuddle time?

15. Go camping in your own living room

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Take yourself back to your childhood, collect as many sheets and blankets as you can find and build a fort. Toast s’mores over the fireplace whilst you reminisce – all the fun of camping without having to pee in the woods!

16. Go stargazing

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It’s so romantic it makes you want to puke. Find a hill to sit on, stare at the stars and talk about the universe, try to spot as many constellations as you can (you can even download and app to help) – don;t forget to wrap up warm!

There you have it, 16 new date ideas to get you out of your date night funk. Tell me about the best date you’ve ever been on in the comments section below!

35 Benefits of Practising Yoga

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It seem as though the answer to every health issue now-days is yoga. People go on and on about how good yoga is for you, but most people don’t realise just ho many benefits there are of practising yoga, here is a list of 35 ways yoga can benefit you.

  1. Helps you to focus better
  2. Helps digestion
  3. Lessens the risk of heart disease
  4. Increased flow of oxygen to the brain
  5. Heightens metabolism
  6. Increases lung capacity
  7. Slower breathing reduces stress
  8. Stretches and protects your spine
  9. Strengthens muscles
  10. Flexibility is inclreased by 35% in just 8 weeks!
  11. Increases blood circulation
  12. Prevents joint problems
  13. Improves your posture
  14. Increases your immune system
  15. Strengthens your bones
  16. Calms your nerve system
  17. Improves concentration
  18. Relieves depression
  19. Helps you to sleep better
  20. Improves your memory
  21. Improves stress response
  22. Helps to reduce anxiety
  23. Reduces chronic neck and back pain
  24. Lower blood sugar levels in diabetes
  25. Improves balance
  26. Reduces cravings
  27. Detox’s the body
  28. Prevents injury
  29. Boosts fertility
  30. Reduces headaches
  31. Regulates energy
  32. Lowers blood pressure
  33. Boosts endurance
  34. Tunes your heart, lung and blood vessels
  35. Boosts happiness

I hope you enjoyed this post! Tell me what your favourite thing is about practising yoga in the comments section below!

Top 5 Best Celebrity Clothing Lines 2018

To be a big star you have to be more than just a one trick pony. Nowadays celebrities dabble in many different business ventures – one of the most popular being fashion. Here are 5 of the best celebrity clothing lines in 2018, so you can dress like a star too!

  1. Ivy Park by Beyonce

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As if Beyonce didn’t bless us enough with her hit music, fragrances, video games, music streaming service Tidal and charity work, she then goes and teams up with Topshop to bring us Ivy Park – and thank god she did! Ivy Park is a street wear line comprised of 2 categories, active wear and casual wear. With everything from dresses and tops to lingerie, shoes, nags and hats. The line is made up of cool and neutral tones and can actually be worn day to day. To top it all off it’s actually affordable!

2. Tommy x Gigi

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Gigi Hadid is by far one of the most famous models in the world. Millions of people all over the world look to her for style inspiration. Teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hadid brings us a street wear line. The items are noticeably in line with Tommy Hilfiger’s signature red, white and black, the range offers tops, jumpers, bags, shoes, glasses and active wear.

3. PrettyLittleThing by Kourtney Kardashian

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Kourtney, the eldest of the Kardashian children, recently teamed up with PrettyLittleThing for a sexy new clothing line and it is fabulous! With bright colours, satin and sequins this is the go to range for your next night out, with prices ranging from £4-40 it is shockingly affordable too!

4. ED by Ellen

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A range of neutral toned sweaters, sweatshirts and tees. Ellen Degeneres offers a selection of simple, elegant designs that will blow your mind! As well as clothing ED by Ellen also offers shoes, accessories and baby and pet apparel – there is literally something for everyone!

5. Demi Lovato x Fabletics

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Demi Lovato has teamed up with Fabletics for a new active wear line and it is stunning! With strappy sports bras, cut out one pieces and full matching sets you can look and feel good whilst working up a sweat!

I hope you enjoyed this post. Tell me which celebrity you hope will be next to release a clothing line in the comments section below.

Top 10 Must Watch Movies

There is nothing better than spending the day tucked up in bed watching movies and eating your body weight in chocolate. Everyone has their all time favourite films that they can watch over and over. Here is my list of my 10 must watch movies of all time.

  1. This Is England

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“A young boy becomes friends with a gang of skinheads. Friends soon become like family and relationships will be pushed to the very limit.” – Imbd

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2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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“A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breakfast-At-Tiffanys-George-Peppard/dp/B00FYNYBJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523211391&sr=1-1&keywords=breakfast+at+tiffanys

3. Breakfast Club

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“Five High School students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breakfast-Club-Ally-Sheedy/dp/B00FZLYSC0/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523211507&sr=1-1&keywords=breakfast+club

4. Edward Scissorhands

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“A gentle man, with scissors for hands is brought into a new community after living in isolation.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edward-Scissorhands-Dianne-Wiest/dp/B00FYHVBE8/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523211624&sr=1-1&keywords=edward+scissorhands

5. Mrs. Doubtfire

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“After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former Wife.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mrs-Doubtfire-20th-Century-FOX/dp/B018TKYFNA/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523211759&sr=1-1&keywords=mrs+doubtfire

6. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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“A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.”- Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show/dp/B00H36CU3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523211938&sr=1-1&keywords=rocky+horror+picture+show

7. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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“The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweeney-Todd-Demon-Barber-Street/dp/B00ESZPU2Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523212245&sr=1-1&keywords=sweeney+todd

8. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

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“Set during WWII, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a German concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Striped-Pyjamas-Vera-Farmiga/dp/B00FYO87AC/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523212436&sr=1-1&keywords=boy+in+the+striped+pajama

9. Clueless

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“A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLUELESS-Wallace-Shawn/dp/B00FYNMEVQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523212573&sr=1-1&keywords=clueless

10. Lucy

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” A Woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.” – Imbd

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Scarlett-Johansson/dp/B00QU0YSMU/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1523212684&sr=1-1&keywords=lucy

What are your ultimate go-to films? Tell me in the comments section below!

Product Review: Boutique of Molly

I am so excited to be bringing you my first ever product review! Before I start I would just like to say that this review is 100% my honest opinion and I will never give a product or brand a good review if I don’t honestly believe they are the highest quality. Now that’s been said let’s begin!

Boutique of Molly (BOM) is an online boutique who sell clothing, bags, purses and also offer a luxury range. Their style is very elegant and classy, I love their range of neutral and cool tones and you are guaranteed to find an outfit for any occasion!

For this post I chose to review the ‘Orlando’ bag. My first impression of the bag was surprise that the product looks exactly the same as the picture on the website! Often website pictures make products look a different colour or material, but this bag was everything I expected and more!

The bag is just absolutely stunning, the pale pink soft quilted material and gold metal work so well together, there are endless amounts of outfits you could wear the bag with. For a small bag there is so much room inside and the quality of the material and stitching are next level! You don’t have to worry about any of your belongings falling out with a zip on the inside and a magnetic clasp meaning you don’t have to fiddle with silly, complex buckles.

Overall, this is a must have wardrobe piece and I can not wait to try out more of their products!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if you want to see more product reviews in the comments section below. Be sure to check out Boutique of Molly at https://www.boutiqueofmolly.com and don’t forget to use promo code BAMBI20 for 20% off your purchase!

5 Travel Essentials to Pack For Your Next Vacation

Holiday season is approaching and everyone is jetting off all over the globe. Whilst you’re off getting gorgeously tanned it’s important not to forget about your skincare routine. Being in a different climate means taking care of your skin is more important than ever. Here are 5 essential to pack for your next vacation to keep your skin looking fabulous.

  1. Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Cleansing Oil Stick – £20

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This cleansing oil stick is perfect for getting deep into your pores to remove the oils from your face after a long day in the sun. Plus coming in a stick format means no leakage!

2. NYX Professional Makeup Jet Set Travel Pack – £25

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Comprising of a primer spray, pore filler, eyeshadow primer, finishing powder, matte finishing spray, eyebrow gel and liquid illuminator makes for the perfect travel kit for any destination.

3. Aesop Jet Set Travel Collection – £27

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Liberty Londons Aesop Jet Set Travel Collection takes care of all of your shower needs. With a Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, Rind Concentrate Body Balm and classic shampoo and conditioner, your hair and body will feel clean and fresh all day long.

4. Oh K! Hello Happy Skin Mask Trio – £21

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Even though you may have a lot to do whilst on holiday take some time out to pamper yourself! These masks cleanse deep into your skin to remove impurities, keep your skin hydrated and give you a glowing complexion.

5. Estee Lauder Travel Exclusive 5 Pure Colour High Gloss Minis – £34.99

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When on holiday you want to look good but you don’t want to wear heavy makeup that’s going to slide off in the heat. These lipgloss minis are light weight and durable giving you the perfect pout.

 

I hope you find this post helpful! Tell me where you’re going on vacation this year in the comments section below!

35 Inspiring Fashion Quotes for Your Inner Fashionista

Every girl has an inner fashion goddess, some peoples take a little persuading to fully emerge where as others shine brighter than the sun. These quotes are bound to make you want to get dressed up to the nines and hit the streets like it’s a catwalk and so you should! Here are 35 Fashion Quotes for Your Inner Fashionista!

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I hope you enjoyed this post! Tell me who your fashion inspirations are in the comments section below.