Herbalife Results Kit Review

For the past couple of weeks now, I've been trialling this little box of goodies from Herbalife {if you read my last post, you'll know how much I adore these products}. I'd been so excited to get my hands on my own kit after hearing all about it at the pamper night {again, mentioned in the last post}, & so when I got the message that my order had arrived, I was ecstatic. I had such high hopes for this product, after seeing the results achieved for past Herbalife customers, & I have to say, I was not disappointed!

2015 ~ Your Year

Hello everyone! 

I've been meaning to do this blog post since the start of 2015, & had planned what I was going to include even earlier than that, as it's something which I think alot of people think about during the festive season, & that is; What are my New Year's resolutions?

Before now, I'd never been overly keen on making New Year's resolutions, mostly because I'd attempt half-heartedly to stick to them before resolving to my chocolate munching, exercise dodging ways, feeling even worse about my unhealthy habits & kicking myself for not trying that little bit harder. However, something changed in 2014...

I was ever so slightly unhappy. Not only was I unhappy with the way I felt within myself, & my general health & fitness, but unhappy with the way certain aspects of my life were going. I knew something had to change this year, but I had no idea where to start; How do you go about making so many huge changes towards a better way of life? And that's where the key lies; I realised they didn't have to be huge.

If one of your goals is to live a little bit healthier, start small. Make little everyday changes which you can carry forward week by week until you start seeing a difference & it starts becoming a the everyday norm. The key is to cut out the word 'diet' & exchange it for 'way of life'. I know, it sounds tough, & it certainly still seems like a huge obstacle I need to overcome, but choosing to enjoy healthy food everyday has been a huge eye opener for me. Why restrict yourself to boring, calorie counted meals & turn eating into a chore by constantly telling yourself what you 'can't' eat instead of allowing yourself to enjoy trying new things? I've certainly changed my outlook on food this year ~ I still allow myself treats & cheats when I want them, I'm not missing out on those, but in between I make sure I eat healthily, so not only do I enjoy the chocolate & pizza more than ever before, but  also feel fantastic at the same time! It's win win!

I'm also trying to up my fitness a little bit my staying as active as possible. I know a lot of people solely try & amp up their regimes in the new year to achieve that perfect body in time for summer, & don't get me wrong, I honestly wouldn't mind having the physique of a Victoria's Secret model come the warmer months, but for me, it's so much more than that; Everyone I've ever spoken to has said that they always feel a lot better within themselves once they've finished a work out. Sometimes just knowing you've been out & worked hard to take a step towards achieving your goals is enough to put a smile on your face for the rest of the day. The hardest bit is always starting, but once you get into a routine, it does become easier.

I've tried to apply this positive outlook to many other areas of my life too, including my work life & my hobbies {this blog being one of the main focusses; good things come to those who work hard!}. I'm trying to stick to one mantra; Life's too short to be unhappy, & I'm going to do things to reap the benefits of what living positively can do. I'm not going to lie, it doesn't happen overnight, & some things haven't gone the way I wanted them to, quite the opposite, but the key is not to let slip ups effect you in a negative way, & instead see them as a learning curve.

It's time to make 2015 the best year of your life. Have fun, work hard & be happy. Life's too short to be anything less!

Until next time, my lovelies,

Alice xox

Aussie & Movember

So, if you read my last blog post on my Autumn Beauty Saviours, you will know that I mentioned that I would be talking about something a little different on the subject of Aussie Haircare & their new exciting collaboration with Movember, an amazing cause which helps raise money & awareness for men's health. Basically, as you all may or may not know, the men in your life, or 'MoBros', are encouraged to go shave free for the whole month of November & gather sponsors & donations which then go towards charities fighting the many issues affecting men's health around the world.

Online Beauty Haul

Having been a beauty fanatic for a good few years, I'd always enjoyed going out & hand picking my favourite pieces & a few new releases to then bring home & enjoy. However, as I did a little research into new brands & products online, I discovered a whole host of hidden gems, some of which I'd never heard about, & so I simply had to share! Enjoy!

Autumn Beauty Saviours

So, it's getting to that time of year again where our skin is needing a little extra TLC as the nights draw in & the heating comes on; Our skin is often a little drier & more sensitive than usual due to the constant variation in temperature. Here are just a few products I've discovered recently to help banish the wintery blues & keep dry skin at bay!