New CID Cosmetics i-polish Review

14 July 2015

I love trying out new nail colours for the brighter seasons. It's an easy way to add a splash of colour to an outfit without over-doing it on accessories. I've found a brighter nail polish also means I don't wear as much jewellery, simply because they brighten my hands enough. When I came across New CID Cosmetics I was intrigued by their i-polish line with comes in 11 colours online. I was drawn to the shade 'Crepe Suzette' which is an off-red, pinky colour with a hint or orange/peach - perfect for this season. The Light-Up Nail Polish was bought in a local department store, but is also available in other colours at feelunique.com. The first thing I love about this polish is the colour, but it has many other great qualities. The easy application is something I noticed to become really valuable, especially as someone who is no expert in painting nails. With this polish in particular, I used two coats which helps with durability during the week. The colour is true to the name, and very bright which is excellent for this season. Overall, I think this varnish is a cost effective product and brilliant for the brighter seasons. It really brings the shine and gloss to your finger nails.

My Top Fitness Apps

13 July 2015

RunKeeper
I feel like I'm constantly talking about this app. It's really one of my favourites and I use it as much as possible. The app monitors walks, runs, rides and so much more - I use it for my Sunday run. There are so many features and it continues to expand with each update. I quite like to the social aspect to this app; you can share your goals, achievements and workouts on Facebook and Twitter whenever you like. You can also share photos and workouts with friends through the app and explore the activities of others.

MyFitnessPal
This app is the best way for me to keep a good track of what I eat. It doesn't necessarily help me lose weight but it does help me watch what I eat. I don't want to be logging four glazed donuts in my diary, so I avoid them. The app keeps track of calories as well as other diet figures so it's really easy to control your daily intake. Not only can you log branded foods and drinks, but also note down what exercise you've competed and for how long, this also shows up in your planner and gives you an all-round summary at the end of the day.

Seven
I came across this app after it was recommended by Ali Simpson though a YouTube video back in 2013 and haven't stopped using it since. As someone who absolutely hates working out and any form of real exercise, this app subtly forces me to do a little bit every night. The app features seven work out loves that you complete as many times as you like and you're done. You can pick between voice coaches and each move is incredibly easy to follow. They're basic positions that can be done in the home without any equipment and only take seven minutes to complete. The app features challenges to help motivate you too!

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What to Do When You're Bored in the Office

10 July 2015

The busy ISA season has slowed down by quite a bit which means there's those odd few moments where I receive the opportunity to feel bored at work. I like to keep my mind active and busy, so its difficult to refrain from reaching the ultimate point of boredom. There are many sneaky tasks I can do without becoming the office slacker. I still complete my workload, but on occasion, there's just very little to do!

Write a blog post.
Writing is something I love to do. I aspire to develop my skills to the highest level and expand my vocabulary too. With a notepad on every corner, it's almost impossible not to jot down a few ideas that would otherwise get lost in the back of my mind. In fact, this post was written on a very slow Monday morning. It's easy to concentrate due to the quiet atmosphere and helps the time pass very quickly!

Stretch your legs.
I'm sure there's an office regulation that states a worker must move around every so often. This is also the ideal method to staying awake. I'm not suggesting a twenty minute stroll, but taking a few minutes to focus on our mind on something other than how dull the day is really helps. A short saunter is a quick fix and extremely beneficial in helping the time pass by. You could make a hot drink, and before you know it, it's 5pm.

Daydream.
The most dangerous but most enjoyable approach to passing time. It's a skill that I've mastered over the years, and I'm now at the point of being able to daydream about just about anything. In about five minutes, I can easily slip into another world without trying - granted I have completed all the tasks that need to be done for the day. Daydreaming is a last resort, but sure helps the clock tick faster.

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Office Incognito

7 July 2015

There's a heatwave in July and I'm wearing as little colour as possible, not surprise there. Although, the one surprise is that I have managed to take the heat. Between the mix of thunderstorms and blazing sun sessions, the UK has felt a little more like the rainforest and no one can every predict what the weather will be. Dressing for the summer can be difficult, but dressing for the office is even harder. Luckily, where I work, the dress code rather casual and it's rare a dress sense becomes a real issue. On a Monday morning, I'm half asleep and surviving on coffee and almond slices so I don't exactly put too much effort into my outfit. However, I do like to look as if I did actually try so wearing these heeled ankle boots by Next not only makes my legs look a lot longer, but also that tiny bit slimmer which is always a bonus for me. I've entitled this outfit "office incognito" as I can easily wear al-black but still feel like there was an element of effort in this look.
Dress // made for me
Jacket // Miss Selfridge
Boots / Next

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Style Crush: Olivia Palermo

3 July 2015

I always have a little style envy for anyone who lives in The Big Apple but Olivia is by far one of my favourites. It seems she's able to wear just about any colour or style and still make it look chic. She oozes self confidence and easily intimidates competition. I first saw Olivia on The City, a show featuring another one of my favourite fashionistas, Whitney Port. Olivia was the mean girl, the one everyone loved to hate, and soon made NYC her own. She's now married to Johannes Huebl (an incredibly handsome German model) and working hard to build up her brand and blog. Although Olivia's work ethic is also a great aspiration, her style in particular always catches me and she never fails to impress. Olivia is one of the only celebrities I look out for during the Fashion Week period as she continues to promote elegance and luxury through her personal style and the designers she chooses to wear. Although I highly doubt Olivia is as evil as The City made her seem, I still want her wardrobe.