Is HIIT really the best way to torch those calories?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]igh Intensity Interval Training. Hearing the word HIIT is set to either get you pumped to join in or running for cover. But by now, the majority of us have come across the fat-blasting form of fitness in one way or another. Is it really the magic form of training we all need to be doing? And if you’re on the latter end of the spectrum running for cover, is there another solution?  

4 Fruitful Teas for Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]re you not a fan of a regular old cuppa? No, me neither. So, I’m sure you’re on the hunt to discover some new, affordable and refreshing teas to keep yourself hydrated, whilst satisfying those taste buds this summer. I’ll be sharing with you a selection of teas that have been put to the test for your recommendations. So, get your shopping list at the ready, you will want to scribble these down!  

Top 5 Drugstore Products

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]n general, makeup products are quite expensive and a lot of times, there is a huge misconception that high-end products are just as good quality compared to drugstore products, which is completely false. Some drugstore and high-end brands produce their products in the same lab, thus their formulas are quite literally the same.

If you do extensive research, not only will you find dupes of the high-end products you use for a fraction of the price, but you will also find the same exact formula in a drugstore product. In today’s post, you can find 5 drugstore products that are literally the best and are worth every penny you are spending! Plus, who doesn’t love good quality makeup products at an affordable price? As always, if you are interested – keep on reading! 

All The Summer Shoes You Need This Year

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]ith being at home quickly becoming the new normal, you may have traded your beloved shoe collection to a one-item staple, slippers. This has got to change, especially as lockdown starts to lift slightly! When we decide to leave the comfort of our homes and return to whatever the outside world will bring, you will need a collection of new footwear to wear immediately – and no, not your old dusty trainers! 

So, let’s paint those toe-nails as you hit up these gorgeous 2020 shoe trends – even if for now, you are only going to wear them for the gram. 

10 Ways to Lift Your Mood

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]L[/eltd_dropcaps]et’s try to shift any negative or unwanted energy together. It’s important to lift yourself in times of need and it’s just as important to protect your energy at every possible chance you can. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and we’ve all been impacted by something in one way or another and however, we deal with this is down to us. We’re allowed to feel low, frustrated, disappointed or however else, but we must not let it control us and we must not let it determine the upcoming months. 

Here are the simple but effective and mood boosters to try out:  

What a 7-Year-Long Relationship Taught Me About Romantic Love

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]ny kind of relationship is hard, there’s no denying that. But when it comes to romantic relationships and the bond they form, it’s a completely different ballpark. They can often leave you feeling dejected and regularly questioning what it is that you want from life. On the flip side, they can also offer an exhilarating and fulfilling experience that no other kind of relationship can match. Having had the privilege of experiencing a 7-year-long relationship, there are a few lessons I learned about what romantic love actually entails.  

Travel-Sized Beauty Favourites for Your Next Holiday

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]imes are tough right now. As well as the ongoing societal problem of systematic and systemic racism against black people across the world, the Coronavirus pandemic continues. With many of us still abiding by lockdown restrictions, travelling has been severely disrupted. 

You may have had a holiday planned that’s been cancelled or postponed. You might have planned to take a quick trip away to escape the hustle and bustle of life. You probably planned a staycation to get away from your hometown for a short while. Regardless of your travel plans, it’s annoying to have to put things on hold. 

Five Fantastic New Books to Read This Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]re you looking for a little bit of escapism from real life this Summer? We don’t blame you! Here are five fantastic new books to read over the (hopefully) warmer months, which will give you that little bit of escapism you need…

How To Prepare Your Skin For Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]J[/eltd_dropcaps]ust as you change your wardrobe when the seasons change, to keep your skin in the best condition possible you should also change up your skincare routine also.  

In the winter, we add lots of heavy moisturisers and thicker products to create a protective barrier on our skin against the cold weather. It’s important to keep our skin hydrated whilst we battle with indoor heaters, which dry out the skin.  

In summer, the skin doesn’t need thick heavy products as much, but actually the opposite. Here are 7 ways to change up your skincare routine and prep your skin for summer… 

How To Get Naturally Fuller Lashes and Brows for Summer

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]f lockdown has taught us anything about our beauty regimes, it’s how nice it feels going to bed at night without having to remove any mascara, false lashes and eyebrow pencil! That’s especially for those who have had to follow a work from home lifestyle or have been furloughed at work.  

But even those who have had to continue working every day, the fact that our trusty lash technicians and brow experts haven’t been able to get their hands on our lashes and brows means we’ve all had to do one thing: let mother nature take over. 

Yep, that means letting those brows get bushier and lashes look more natural.