Beauty 101: How To Deep Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Cleaning your makeup brushes is the most boring part of a beauty routine – but it is also one of the most important! If you could see all of the germs and bacteria on your brushes you would never let them near your face. Using dirty makeup brushes can cause a number of skin issues such as acne, blemishes and skin reactions. To avoid these issues this is how you deep clean your makeup brushes.

1. Wet

Ensuring brushes are faced downwards, submerge the bristles of your brushes in warm water.

2. Cleanse

Using non-alcohol based cleanser and a cleaning glove, lather the bristles and swirl on the glove for a deeper clean.

3. Rinse

Wash brushes off until the water runs clear and squeeze out any excess water to prevent the bristles from fraying.

4. Dry

Allow brushes to air dry on a flat surface ensuring the bristles are hanging over the sink to dry quickly and easily.

I hope this post was helpful! If you have any tips and tricks for cleaning your makeup brushes leave them in the comments section below!

Disney World Bucketlist: 50 Things To Do & See On Your Next Visit To Disney World

Disney World, the land where dreams come true, a place to release your inner child, a life long dream of millions of people across the globe is to visit Disney World. For many it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so if you get the chance to go you don;t want to waste a second of it! Here is 50 of the best things to do and see when you visit Disney World Florida.

1. See the welcome show.

2. Watch the Festival of the Lion King

3. Make a wish in Cinderella’s wishing well.

4. Try ‘The Kitchen Sink’

5. Get a pair of Mickey Ears embroidered with your name.

6. Have an Epcot Margarita.

7. Attend Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival.

8. Eat a Dole Whip.

9. Dine at the ‘Be Our Guest’ Restaurant.

10. Visit the Haunted Mansion.

11. Go on a Safari.

12. Visit Pandora – The World of Avatar.

13. Watch the Finding Nemo Musical.

14. Watch the Lights, Motors, Action! Stunt Show.

15. Enjoy some water sports.

16. Go on a Jungle Cruise.

17. Ride the Monorail.

18. See the Animatronics of the Country Bear Jamboree.

19. Ride the ‘Dumbo The Flying Elephant’ attraction.

20. Watch the Main Street Electrical Parade.

21. Watch the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular.

22. See the Diamond Mine from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

23. Ride the Kali River Rapids.

24. Ride the Carousel of Progress.

25. Fly in a hot air balloon.

26. Take a trail ride on a horse.

27. Go to a campfire cookout.

28. Visit Disney’s Boardwalk.

29. Shop at Disney Springs.

30. Go fishing.

31. Ride in a floating car.

32. Meet ever Princess.

33. Go to “La Nouba” the Cirque de Soleil Show.

34. Go on the “It’s a Small World” ride.

35. Eat every item on the secret menu.

36. Ride Cinderella’s horse on the Carousel.

37. Visit the “Affection Section” petting zoo.

38. Ride the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

39. Visit Disney’s Coral Reef.

40. Walk the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

41. Watch Mickey’s PhilharMagic.

42. See the Reflections of China.

43. See the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

44. Talk to Crush the Turtle in Epcot.

45. Visit the Enchanted Tiki Room.

46. Ride the Wildlife Express Train.

47. Ride the Liberty Square Riverboat.

48. Watch Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage.

49. Watch the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats.

50. Meet Alice in Wonderland at the Mad Tea Party.

I hope you enjoyed this post! What items are on your Disney World bucketlist? Tell me in the comments section below!

How To Build A Capsule Wardrobe

A “capsule wardrobe” is a term that is often heard in the fashion community. It seems that everyone is building a capsule wardrobe, they are everywhere you turn! In order to build your own capsule wardrobe there are a few questions that need to be answered first.

What is a Capsule Wardrobe?

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of clothing pieces that never go out of fashion and can be matched with outfits in all seasons.

Why build a Capsule Wardrobe?

There are so many benefits of having a capsule wardrobe, not only does it save you time and money, but it means you can look effortlessly stylish everyday! And for an added bonus it also reduces the amount of laundry you have to do! Who wouldn’t love that?

How do you build a Capsule Wardrobe?

1. Research

Research is key to building a capsule wardrobe. Find the type of capsule wardrobe you are looking to build, for example, casual, summer, office, winter etc. Use your research to find inspiration for pieces you want to add to your wardrobe.

2.  Take a look at the wardrobe you already have.

Before splashing out on new pieces for your wardrobe, take a look at the clothes you already have. You may already have pieces tucked away that you had forgot about!

3. Make a wishlist

Find the items you want, you should have 35-40 pieces including shoes for your wardrobe. These should give you around 3 months worth of outfits.

4. Make lists

Make a list of what you have and what you need, this will help you not to stray and make additional purchases for your wardrobe.

5. Test out your capsule wardrobe!

You’re now ready to start wearing your new wardrobe! Wear your capsule pieces for 4 weeks then review your wardrobe and make necessary changes.

 

I hope this post was helpful! Tell me what your favourite capsule wardrobe pieces are in the comments section below!

Beauty Jargon Defined: 10 Beauty Terms Explained

The world of beauty and cosmetics can be a confusing one, there are so many words and phrases that are completely lost to you. Like what the hell is a cut crease? and what’s the difference between a shader brush and a blending brush? Well don’t worry you no longer have to ponder these questions, here are 10 beauty words and phrases defined!

1. Strobing: (verb)

“To place highlighter in large amounts to the high points of your face (particularly along the cheekbone) to make features pop without the use of heavy contouring.

2. Baking: (verb)

“To set a thick layer of concealer with a layer of powder you allow to sit on the skin before dusting the majority of it away.”

3. Cut Crease: (noun)

“When applying eye shadow only in either the natural crease or drawing a line (cutting) just above the crease, very defined and sharp, creating a separation between the actual lid and the upper eye area then blending that line outward towards the brow. This also can make your lid appear bigger making the eyes seem bigger.”

4. Squareletto: (adjective)

“An up-and-coming nail shape that is super long, like stiletto nails, but squared off at the tip.”

5. Hit Pan: (verb)

“When you come to the end of a palette or compact and have to scrape out the remaining contents.”

6. Tan-touring: (noun)

“The art of using self-tanner to contour by applying it whenever you’d typically apply bronzer.”

7. Foiling: (verb)

“Applying eye shadow with a wet brush to create a shiny, foil-like effect.”

8. Lipstick Feathering: (noun)

“When lipstick bleeds into the lines and wrinkles around your lips.”

9. Chroming: (verb)

“Using lipstick as a highlighter when you’re short on time.”

10. Tightlining: (verb)

“Applying eyeliner to the upper waterline to give the appearance of thicker eyelashes and bigger eyes.”

I hope this post was helpful! I’m thinking of writing a beauty dictionary, let me know what you think in the comments section below.

12 Tips For Coping With Anxiety

Anxiety is something many people deal with on a daily basis and is a truly crippling condition that can effect every aspect of a persons life. I have personally suffered from anxiety since a very young age. It can make you feel completely isolated and alone, it can stop you leaving the house, impact your relationships with family and friends and fear everything around you. Over the years I have tried everything possible to ease my anxiety, here are the best tips and tricks I have found for coping with anxiety.

1. Practice yoga – this is my absolute favourite item on the list, yoga completely relaxes your body and mind.
2. Laugh, even if you want to cry, laugh it out I promise you will feel better.
3. Learn what your triggers are, this could be a place, a situation or even a person. Learn what your triggers are and see if there are ways you can overcome or avoid them.
4. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), there are a number of different ways to carry out CBT, but the over all aim is to reprogram they way you think about and respond to your anxiety.
5. Write down your thoughts, it will help de-clutter your brain.
6. Talk to someone, whether it’s a friend, family member or professional just telling someone what you’re thinking and feeling will make you feel 100x better.
7. It’s okay to cry – if things are getting too much cry it out!
8. Practice mindfulness. When your thoughts start to run wild try practicing mindfulness it will help bring you back to the present.
9. Try breathing techniques, something you can do any where at any time. There are tons of breathing techniques you can try to find the best one to suit you.
10. Treat yourself – if you’re having a bad day indulge in something you really enjoy.
11. Muscle relaxation, one body part at a time tense your muscles then relax, this relieves a lot of tension.
12. Take a break, don’t beat yourself up for not managing to overcome your anxiety today, sit back, relax and try again tomorrow.

I hope that this post has helped you, anxiety can be a scary and lonely place but you aren’t alone! If you are struggling talk to someone whether it be a friend family member or professional. If you have any tips for coping with anxiety please leave them in the comments section below!

10 Tips For The Perfect Self Tan

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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• Black Bralette £4 from boohoo.com – http://www.boohoo.com/megan-basic-v-front-plunge-bralet/DZZ33183.html?color=105
• Black Ponte Blazer £30 from Miss Selfridge – https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/miss-selfridge-petites-black-ponte-blazer/d893674.pd#287428469,q=miss-selfridge-petites-black-ponte-blazer
• Black Pants £8 from boohoo.com – http://www.boohoo.com/eva-crepe-super-stretch-skinny-trousers/DZZ77442.html
• Purse £10 from Missguided.com – https://www.missguided.co.uk/black-faux-leather-pearl-corss-body-bag-10070692

 

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• Gold Satin Crop Top £18 from Missguided.com – https://www.missguided.co.uk/gold-soft-satin-plunge-lace-up-bralet-10091913
• Denim Jeans £17.99 from   H&M – http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0539723006.html
• Leather Choker £12.99 from Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/588074741/black-leather-choker-necklace-black?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Black%20Leather%20Choker%20Necklace,%20Black%20Choker,%20Mens%20Necklace,%20Unisex%20Jewellery,%20Boho%20Necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-4
• Cat Eye Sunglasses £12.95 from Fruugo.com – https://www.fruugo.co.uk/exaggerated-oval-cat-eye-sunglasses-slim-metal-arms-55mm/p-13512281-27554202

 

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• Print Dress £25 from PrettyLittleThing.com – https://www.prettylittlething.com/grey-camouflage-lace-up-bodycon-dress.html
• Denim Trench Coat £55 from Fashionworld – https://www.fashionworld.co.uk/shop/denim-trench-coat/vz142/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7206#colour:Indigo,size:
• Platform Boots £32 from Silkfred – https://www.silkfred.com/boutiques/spylovebuy/shoes/shotgun-cleated-sole-platform-ankle-boots-black-leather-style

 

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• Blue Sheer Mesh Top £10 from Boohoo.com – http://www.boohoo.com/plus-tilly-long-sleeve-mesh-crop-top/PZZ82670.html?color=642
• Black Leather Zip Skirt £12.99 from Shein.com – http://www.shein.co.uk/Zip-Front-PU-Skirt-p-415423-cat-1732.html
• Red Sock Boots £31.99 from Ego.com – https://ego.co.uk/search?q=Hayden+Block+Heel+Sock+Boot+In+Red+Lycra

 

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• Black Plunge Bodycon Dress £5 from PrettyLittleThing.com – https://www.prettylittlething.com/black-extreme-plunge-strappy-bodycon-dress.html
• Sheer Kimono £15.71 from Withchic.com – http://www.withchic.com/black-elbow-sleeve-chiffon-cardigan-kimono/
• Nude Platform Heels £28 from PrettyLittleThing.com – https://www.prettylittlething.com/nude-platform-sandal.html
• Black Leather Choker £12.99 from Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/588074741/black-leather-choker-necklace-black?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Black%20Leather%20Choker%20Necklace,%20Black%20Choker,%20Mens%20Necklace,%20Unisex%20Jewellery,%20Boho%20Necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-5

 

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

55 Small Tattoo Ideas for Girls Wanting New Ink

Now days you won’t come across many people who don’t have a tattoo. Tattoo’s are a great way to express yourself or memorialise someone or something. If you are like me and are desperate to get inked but don’t  want to get something too drastic or in your face, then this post may be helpful to you. Here I have listed 55 small tattoos for girls looking to get tatted.

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I hope this post helped you to find inspiration for your perfect tattoo. As much as I love tattoo’s I think it is important to bare in mind that tattoo’s are permanent and are a huge commitment. Let me know your thoughts on tattoo’s 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.

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.

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.

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!

 

 

 

25 Styles for Long Hair

Having long hair is brilliant when it comes to styling, the number of styles you can create is endless! But it can be hard to thing of different hair-dos everyday. This is why I have found 25 styles to make your luscious long hair even more fabulous!

 

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I hope this post was helpful! Tell me which hairstyles are your favourites in the comments section below!