Fashion loving the now: skirt and jumper combo

 

Ok so I thought a fashion trend post would be a great way to start the 2013 posts
 (yes its been that long since I have posted :0 ).

This trend I have been seeing alot in the high street and am guessing that it's gonna be big.

Get the look
 

You will need :

1) A skater skirt- purchasable from most high street stores

2) Any kind of jumper that works well with the skirt

Together:


tucking the jumper into the skirt also looks great, it gives you an hourglass figure however it depends on what look you are trying to achieve. 

 

 

Celebs like Cheryl have been recently spotted in this trend

I love this look I think it looks girly yet cool and is very easy to create without spending loads of money- which is always a bonus! ;)

Team this look with some kind of ankle boot as this completes the outfit plus adds to the practicality of the outfit given that it is winter.

P. S. Sorry I haven't posted in do long I've just been really busy with exams and such, however I hope to post many more posts in the NEAR future (note to self......)

Hope you enjoyed the first of many posts in 2013

Leave a comment if you wish :)

Gem

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love life <3 by eharley on Polyvore

Natural beauty-cos we're all beautiful XD

The Natural Look is a look i am all for as i think it looks so much better then piling on loads of makeup,not only does it clog pores it hides the real you.

In this post i have taken natural beauty to the extreme!

Alot of youths buy beauty treatments from stores (they can be full of chemicals that are actually not good for your body) so why not make your own,not only will you know whats going in it,it is SO fun to do!

And make it more interesting by planning a home spar day with your mates! whats not to love <3
(note-just scroll to the ones relevant to you or you will get board js)

FACE MASKS
These face masks are easy and feel so refreshing on a warm summers day!

Face mask for dry skin

 

Bananas carry lots of vitamins that are beneficial to your skin, and their natural acids help remove dead skin cells to brighten your complexion,and moisturise your skin.

• 1 banana
• 1 tsp. honey

Mash up the banana with the honey and apply the mixture to your cleansed face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse.i tried this and it leaves your skin so soft its amazing! :)

Face mask for oily and spot prone skin

Ingredients:
1 green apple, grated
1 mashed pear
1 tablespoon of organic and low fat yogurt

How to apply?
Apply the facial mask on your face for about 15 minutes. Afterwards wash the face with warm water and then with cold one.

The mask benefits:
The yogurt adds your skin cells essential proteins, the pear gives your skin smoothness and the apple clears up the pores and makes them smaller so makes an excellent oily skincare ingredient.


Face mask for glowing skin
•Honey 2 tblsp
•lemon 2 tblsp
Preparation:
Mix both the ingredients and apply on your face for about half an hour. Wash your face with water

Strawberry Mask-Blemishes

mash two strawberries and spread them over clean,dry skin.leave on for 5 minutes.the strawberries erase blemishes because they're high in salicylic acid,the active ingredient in most over-the-counter acne treatments.the strawberry seeds will slough off rough patches caused by blemishes for instantly smoother skin.

Daily Blemish-Busting Mask

Apply a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of orange juice to blemishes.leave for 5 minutes before rinsing.this will help get rid of the bacteria and excess oil.

Natural Hair Treats

Hair Reviver 
mash a ripe mango with one table spoon of plain yogurt,add two egg yolks.
blend and spread over hair.cover with plastic wrap or shower cap and leave on for about twenty minutes.shampoo out thoroughly.

Shine-Booting Conditioner
Brew a cup of tea  in a flavor close to you hair colour.
Blond/ chamomile
Brunette/black currant
red/orange pekoe
mix equal parts of tea with hair conditioner.
use once or twice a week.

Add Hair Volume
Steep a bag of nettle tea in a cup of water and apply to clean and conditioned hair while damp.Nettle coats and thickens your hair shaft.

Dandruff Treatment
Boil 2 table spoons of dried thyme in a cup of water.cool,strain,and pour over your scalp,don't rinse out.thyme has antiseptic properties.

Naturally Beautiful Lashes
Drizzle a bit of olive oil on a toothbrush or lash comb and gently comb lashes for a darker glossy look.



Hope you have an awesome time trying these out!

Gem
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My Quirki Cousin

HEY GUYS, blogging is so addictive and your probably thinking well she only has two posts but they can take so long to write especially as its summer and you are out and about,i do have some more posts their just not finished yet.honest!

ANYWAY......I'm with my cousin (Sal) right now and i gotta say she is the quirkiest person i have ever meet!she is just her own person and i really admire that.like she used to have shoulder length hair which she always used to wear with one side in a high ponytail and the other half down,how random,and also she used to clash patterns and colours, now my other cousin thought she looked like a giant 5 year old !but i love her look and she rocks it with her confidence! it may not be every ones taste but who cares?certainly not her !!

OK so I'm only writing this part because other wise my cousin wouldn't let me publish it don't know why?

now she is rocking a gorge new crop like Frankie from the Saturdays, she is such a lovely person with a lovely sense of style! - that was her!

love you!

Gem

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Away from school,Away from school pressures

Yey! school is out! (has been for a while but ya no)and I'm really enjoying my time off and I'm sure you are two as school years can be very stressful and i don't think its always the Schoolwork,Homework and exams (although that is hard work)

i believe that a big pressure in schools is the fact of having to look or act a certain way,and this pressure is not given by the teachers but by the pupils,lets face it some people find fitting in and making friends really easy but others find it hard and struggle to have the confidence to be themselves and it can make school life even harder.

us girls (its mainly girls) need to remember we are all equal and stop judging people, we all do it (don't Deny it!)you can get to know some amazing people if you let yourself get to know someone,that's what I've learnt. All the people who are too bothered about looks are just missing out and not worth your time.

school should be fun!try not to care what other people thing about you!

REMEMBER NEW YEAR FRESH START

MAKE IT THE BEST!!!!!

Have a great summer!

Gem

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