MY MAP TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

What and who is this so called perfect girl/guy?

Each day we are surrounded by pictures, videos and advertisements of what the ideal us should really be.... and that’s something I have a major problem with. I know the beauty and fashion industry have to survive that way but do they really need to display on going images of an unrealistic perception of beauty.
Lately I find myself judging every part of my face and body. My face has acne scars so I cover them up with makeup. My bums not big enough so I must start doing more squats not to mention the cellulite on my legs, my boobs aren’t big enough therefore I must wear a certain bra to make them look better, my hair is not perfect so I must spend a good hour trying to make it look somewhat Instagram-able, My skin isn’t as tanned as I would like it to be so I cover up my natural skin tone to make myself look and feel better. 
And what’s wrong with all this?

Everything ….

Girls and Guys have to conform each day to a certain idealistic beauty regime. And if not it’s mostly frowned upon and judged. Trying to keep up with all the latest trends and having the newest products on the market and trying  to look a certain way starts to take a toll on you after a while! There is no point sacrificing your true self, to gain acceptance off others! All you end up doing is losing your individuality and in a few years time when you need that individuality in a certain career, course or life it will be very hard to reclaim after years of masking it with replications of other people’s looks.

Its time to start loving and accepting who you are and who you’ve become! I know it can be hard to keep off this idealistic path but at the end of the day instead of following this path, why not create your own!One of my goals for  the rest of 2018 and for the next few years is to start loving myself more. It’s time to start believing in my abilities and creativity. I’ve spent too long bottling it up. At nearly twenty three years of age when I’m finally at a stage where I know who I am, even if I don’t know what career or life path I am taking yet, I still know who I am as a person.

FOUND THE PERFECT QUOTE 

 I decided I would do my first workout today and let me tell you I was out of breath in minutes, which was really weird to me as I have been fit for all my teen years. I have let my body down a lot lately, finding out that my cholesterol is crazy high for my age, something that could have a very negative effect on my health. 

This is something I want and have to change. I not only want to exercise to become stronger I also think exercise will help make me stronger mentally.

So in the coming weeks I will be documenting my progress and I suppose all I can say is we'll see how it goes!

Much Love
xx
Lisa 

Individuality and self love is to key to success in my opinion!

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🌴 Isle Of Paradise🌴Tan Review

Hey hey, I'm back writing blog posts again. I know its been ages since I last posted but work has been full on. However I'm managing my time better these day and I even had time to bronze myself up! 

I like tanning but I don't like the cons of tanning, the orange patchy skin around dry areas that I normally get no matter how much moisturiser I put on, the horrid odour that comes off my skin as I sleep with tan on and waking up in the morning to bed sheets the colour of cheese puffs.

All of these are problems of the past now that I have found this miracle worker! New on the market Isle Of Paradise tanning water. No Odour, No stains, Streak free and it leaves you feeling like a bronzed goddess! 

I Started off with the Prep it self tan priming spray, with ingredients such as coconut and avocado its bound to give your skin a good base for tan. All you have to do is spray it all over your body and leave to dry. Then apply whatever tan you chose from Isle of Paradise 

I chose the dark tanning water, and I wasn't disappointed. I love the results. Five days on the tan is still going strong. Also may I just add how even it is around my feet normally I find it very hard to apply my tan around my ankles and heels, whatever I do it always seems to grab on to dry areas and gather around my ankles. Not this time, I was so surprised to see the tan was so perfect on my feet I have a feeling it has to do with the primer I put on before hand. 

2 hours developing 

Overall I would say this is the best tan I have tried to date. It has so many PROS! So if you're looking for a new tan you heard it here, It's amazing. Just make sure to shave and exfoliate 24 hours before to achieve the best results.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, 

Until next time when you're all bronzy and glowing 

Xx Lisa B 

Eyes On You

 So it’s that time of year again, where we can wrap up in front of the fire with some cozy knits and a cuppa to keep us nice and warm away from this Irish winter that we dread so much every year!  How-ever we can’t live like hermits and hibernate for the whole winter so when we go out we have to make some bit of an effort, while staying warm and stylish. I don’t know about you but my winter style so far, I always end up feeling like layers of clothes just throw up on me with out matching what so ever! This year I am dedicated to putting in the extra effort.

This outfit represents  how I would like my style to be this winter, dark with some quirky embellishments, colours and textures. Just because the winter is dark and dull, doesn’t mean our style has to be!

In the coming weeks I hope to give you some tips and display some of my online favourites with you! So stay tuned for some more ranting about the weather and how cold I am! I am Irish after all that’s what we talk about 90% of the time! I will try to keep my blog winter blues free!

Jumper : Zara 

Pants    : Zara

Bag      : YSL

               Shoes   : Michael Kors 

My Go To 2017 Products So Far .....

     Improve your daily look with very little effort 

                                                     

 No.1 : Charlotte Tilbury 

Honestly the first time I heard of the great Charlotte Tilbury was this year when a section opened up at my local Brown Thomas and my first impression was "WOW". Everything looked so glam and rose gold ( my fav) but the the prices came into play. At first I was hesitant to purchase but I just said you gotta try sometime... and thankfully I did because these products are now some of my favourites!

I purchased the "All in one Makeup Kit" which supposedly only takes five minutes to transform you into your desired look...however being more realistic it takes me much longer as my skin isn't as even as all those models in her photos but hey we can try, right? even at that these products are amazing quality, they smell really great and the girls at the counter are always very helpful, making sure you choose the right products for your skin tone and needs!

The Kit is priced at €65.00 which may seem like a lot at first but if you look at everything you get in the kit, the price is actually very good value!

One of my favourite products is the Wonder glow, while this is just a sample size a little goes a long way with this product! It can be worn on its own, under or over your makeup to create a glowing  look!

No.2 ST. TROPEZ 

 Self tan and gradual tan 

One Word.... amazing! 

I've tried so many different tans throughout my teen years and it has taken me this long to find the one tan that I can't fault. Everything from the scent to the ease of application makes this tan my number one!

If you want a tan that builds up gradually creating a sun kissed glow then you should opt for the Gradual Everyday Body Lotion, this tan builds up very evenly and gives a stunning glow to the skin. While a lot of tans mask your skin tone, this tan is different  it simply gives your natural skin tone a healthy sun kissed glow.For a deeper tan the best one to go for is the Self Tan Bronzing Lotion you can wash it off within an hour but if you want a darker tan then I would suggest leaving it on overnight.

No. 3 Bellamianta Tanning Mitt

By far the best mitt I've ever tried! The easiest and most even application. The velvet texture allows for a streak free and even finish. Retailing at the reasonable price of €9.95, This tanning mitt is a must have for any tan fanatic... Trust me! It'll make your tanning life so much easier!

No.4 Bioxidea - 24 Hour Miracle Face Mask 

http://bioxidea.com

I only found out about this face mask this Christmas when I received it as a gift off my boyfriend because he said I might stop giving out about "all my spots" if this works... how charming I know ! But on a serious note I have seen some improvements in the texture of my skin, my skin feels smoother I haven't had any major breakouts which is unusual especially coming up to my time of the month.. so it makes me wonder is it the mask having miraculous results or is it just pure luck! 

This pack comes with three face masks, some people recommend to use it coming up to special occasion to make sure your skin is in top condition.

To check out some more of their products you can click the link below

http://bioxidea.com

What are your  favourite products  so far this year? 

Xx Lisa B 

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