Carmex Vanilla lip balm Review

It is no surprise to anyone who lives in this part of the world that winter is a season of dry chapped lips.This season has the the unique ability to dehydrate any part of the skin or the body.Now when it comes to women,we are always working tirelessly to find a product that works best on any part of our skin to reduce signs of ageing which we can't avoid(unfortunately).

I recently came across Carmex which I have in the past before and lost it before I finished alll the product in it.I had the original flavour and was not really keen on monitoring progress but this time after a make up binge,I have successfully used a considerable amount and have my own verdict now.

I am talking about the vanilla Carmex lip balm if anyone is lost.

It has SPF 15,contains a number of ingredients including vanilla,petrolatum,seed butter,menthol etc

I have to say like many other beauty products,I'm not familiar with the rest of the ingredients and so I use it trusting that it will not be in anyway dangerous to my health.

I personally like this and cannot believe I did not continue using this when I first discovered it about 2 years ago in the original formula.The menthol in this makes it behave like a lip plumper which means my lip tingles after application,it stays moisturised and looks mildly plump which is useful if you don't have much tissue/muscle in your lip(tiny lips)

It's very moisturising and will definitely be buying extra ones as keepsakes in the mean time as it had been the only product which had been able to keep my lips moisturised this dry season.

My lips do not look chapped,dry,dehydrated and flaked like it used to.

My vote therefore is 5/5.

You can purchase any of the flavours on Asos.com

PS:This post I'd not sponsored .

All opinions are personal.

Fur Lovin

This winter weather has been beating me like mad so I have decided to go back to my sweet loving fur coat that has protected in the past and obviously layer is some more with some thick layers beneath.

The past week,I wore this prior yo switching my outfit for church clothes.

H&m olive scarf

No make up

Lipstick-Laura Mercier

Asos fur coat

Zara jeans in size 8

Bag-Dorothy Perkins

Ankle boots from Asos

Hair-premium 2 weave in colour 2

&other Stories

If you need anything,&other stories is doing a good old sale and they are border line cos and zara so quality is assured.I just felt like influencing you a little.
Jump on the website here:Here

Collagen in a tub

This is my 2nd post for 2014 and I am surprised I am not talking about something deep and profound but rather this topic which is quite shallow of an opinion to me but I just found a tub of face cream on my vanity that says youth restore and contains collagen.
Before I proceed,I'd like to say I paid for this and I believe it may have been one of the selling points since I had noticed at the time of purchase that my skin was not co-operating like it used to.
I did not however use it until now.

Now,I have heard collagen a few times in my lifetime and I know women use it to perform some sort of magic on their face but I ve never really found out what until the past hour.
It reduces wrinkles and I do not have any wrinkles yet but I think it does something else.
I have been using this product from Avon for the past week and my skin  has felt healthy and looked healthy and kind of plump.

I understand that collagen is a type of protein that is found in mammals that strengthens the skin and holds it in place to reduce the saggy-ness.The ability of the skin to produce collagen reduces with age which causes wrinkles so I can sort of see how it can possibly keep the skin plump and youthful.

I dont have proof that it is the doing of this product but it is the only product I have used in the last few days that is not part of my routine.
Here are pictures below but if you believe in skincare magic then ,try this particular product or any other with collagen in it and let us know what you find out.

Welcome to 2014

I posted a video on my youtube to welcome you all to 2014.The holidays were ok for me and I looked forward to 2014 a lot.I feel more positive as we've entered the new year and II am expecting some wonderful things to happen in my personal life as well as everything else I am involved it.
My 2013 resolutions were fairly accomplished,I accomplished most of them by the Grace of God and I am super grateful for it which is why I am assured that this year can only be better.
For this year:I want to live a purposeful and happy and fruitful life that glorifies God so enjoy it as it unfolds and the story is told.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Use code SANTA20 to do last minute shopping on Kringle

If you are into candles,I'm here to tell you that Kringle has 20% off everything on their website including sale items and this is on till the 31st of Decemeber. Take advantage because the rarely do sales.
Code is SANTA20

http://www.kringlecandle.co.uk

Seasons Greetings everyone!!!

Weekend Shenanigans

I attended a baby shower/house warming and a birthday dinner and it was fun so I've decided to show you all the pics to remind you all to learn to have fun like I'm learning to do.

The sweater weather.

Happy Thanksgiving

I just wanted to take the time out and wish all my American friends and readers a very Happy Thanksgiving today.I have never been to the US but i do hope to travel there one day and hopefully enjoy this holiday and all the foods that I see on tv and screens:)
Hope you have all enjoyed it so far?

Accessories by Abiye-L'aviye Accessories

I recently got these stud earrings from my sister as a gift.

I decided to research the brand and I found out very interesting things about them so I decided to review them for you guys in case anyone is interested.

Facts:

*Handmade accessories to compliment any outfit

*Based in Nottingham,UK

*They have a great following on Facebook

*Ankara and kente prints

*Accessories and other jewellery,stud earrings,brooches,ties,bangles etc

*They do custom orders to match outfits,occasions and themes.

*They also do gift wrapping

These are my personal ones modelled by my laptop-Beautiful 

I shall be modelling them in person soon 

They were only £6.99

This is their etsy account:www.etsy.com/shop/accessoriesbyabiye

Facebook:www.facebook/accessoriesbyabiye

Twitter:www.twitter.com/accessoriesbyab

Email:accessoriesbyabiye@gmail.com

Phone number:07825 752 909  

Tea tree oil

I'd heard about tea tree oil many times but recently it it became very popular and I was practically running into that topic almost very week.I decided to give it a try and I am impressed-yes,I caught the love bug.

It has not got the most favourable scent ever but it does not smell bad either-overload can make it smell a bit funky though

It is light and almost pepperminty(just created a word there)

It's almost medicinal from my perception and it does have some wonderful healing properties

I am actually starting to believe that people don't review products because of sponsorship opportunities but because the product has helped them and they can't help but talk about it

This product has been a discovery for me and I am surprised I never tried it before

Test-I tested it on 3 different massive pimples I had on my chin,sideburns and forehead and I applied it for 2 nights and my face was smooth

I had to check for the pimples several times to make sure I wasn't deluded and I wasn't.It was gone within 48hours and the dark spots and mini bumps I had had disappeared altogether.

I don't believe in products but personal hygiene I believe but I am starting to understand the craze that surrounds beauty products and the enthusiasm with which women and some men now receive new products.

It's not their fault-they say find what works and stick to it,I have found mine,stuck with it for 9weeks and I plan to stick with it and introduce my kids to it in future.

Are you interested?

Check super drug or boots,Holland and Baretts or any online distributors

It's a great product and heals and smells good,gets rid of dandruff and dry scalp like they claim(tested)and wonderful all round

Try my latest discovery.

Ps:This is NOT sponsored-I bought this product myself 

Fool-proof beauty tips-Tried and Tested

1Eat very well...don't forgo breakfast

2Drink lots of water...at least 3 bottles a day of 50cl bottle

3Change your pillow every 6months

4Change pillow case every week

5Cover hair with satin bonnet so you don't leave hair grease on pillow-can cause breakouts

6Clean and moisturise your face very often

7Cleanse and exfoliate every 3 days to get rid of sebum clogged up on your face and to get the appearance of clean skin

8Have at least one shower or bath a day

9Use tea tree oil to sanitise your make up and skin

10Use moisturiser with SPF

I have been using these techniques for the past 5 weeks and my skin has been revived from the dull,old and gloomy look it used to have.

My skin is now beautiful,replenished,revived,bright,spotless,clean and feels fresher than it's felt in years.I thank God and this routine.

Evidence is below

Ps:how my skin looks right now-pure joy

How I feel about Halloween???

I'm indifferent.

I say so because I do not have any concrete evidence of real demonic activity during this season.I use Christian,because I am one and many Christians do not think this is from God.

Can I call everything that happens on Halloween as harmless-fun?no but it sure ain't all evil.

I do not believe in trick or treat;little kids coming round and getting up to mischief because that is the only day it is acceptable to be a pain by either knocking annoyingly and demanding sweets or throwing eggs and what-nots as punishment to those who have nothing to give.Err,I don't see my kids engaging in that while I'm aware.

Not to talk about the scary make up and gears people put together as well as the scary movies that seem to come out to "grace the occasion"-I sound like a cynic-I know

I do however love the discounts shops give as a fashion and beauty blogger- if I do say so myself and I plan to capitalise on those few hours of discount shopping.

I will add "insult to injury" at this point, by saying that I have always gladly and joyfully accepted sweets and other things during this season not in the spirit of the celebration wherever I find myself but simply because I love sweets and won't let that blessing pass me by-ps:I plan to do so tomorrow and I advice you enjoy too.

Happy Autumn guys:)