Love at first sight...

 Kia Rose Print Jumpsuit, £29.99

The moment you fall in love with an item of clothing, it's like love at first sight. Fashionistas will understand that no matter how hard you try to convince yourself you simply cannot afford it or you don't need it, the more you have to get it!

Despite my lacking bank balance, the moment I see this Kia Rose Print Jumpsuit from Misguided, I needed it immediately. Jumpsuits can be tricky to wear if you're a 'shorty' (like myself) Being 5'1 they usually look like i'm wearing an oversized babygrow. 

If you look on the Misguided website: http://www.missguided.co.uk/kia-rose-print-jumpsuit you can see the bottoms of the jumpsuit reach the models ankles, which is probably why it's the perfect length for me. It fits me so well I bought another one. Perfect jumpsuits for little people.   

I teamed it with black boots and minimal jewellery.

Do you have problems finding jumpsuits? I would love to know, comment below or tweet me @CharlotteJonsie

Sssh… it’s a beauty secret!

We’re all guilty of it – eating chocolate behind closed doors or hiding expensive shoes from your boyfriend, but something not quite so obvious is throwing out old mascara because it’s become a bit dry or has come to the end of its life. Automatically we throw it away and replace it with a brand new one.

Stop right there young lady! Before you throw out your old mascara think again, because it could be your answer to long lashes. I know you’re probably thinking I've written this blog post high on drugs (I have not!) honestly it’s a beauty secret I swear by and believe it creates lengthy eyelashes.  

Alike a primer for your face, I consider the last of your mascara like a primer for your eyelashes. One coat of your old mascara preps and separates the lashes. It gives lashes a base coat before applying the thick stuff, this also gives the new mascara something to grab onto.

I promise you it works! When I've applied fresh/new mascara without my first coat of the old my lashes look wet and clumpy.   

Please note it’s recommended you change your mascara every 6 months, so just keep swapping.

Are you guilty of throwing out your old mascara? What’s your best kept beauty secret? I would love to know!

Monday's Miracle

bareMinerals Ready Bronzer, £24.00

Are you looking for a bronzer that offers a matte natural looking finish? bareMinerals Ready Bronzer could be the answer.


Having used Burberry Beauty Warm Glow Bronzer, £31.00, and Mac Bronzing Powder, £20.00, consistently for the past year. I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and discover a new bronzer. Little did I know I was going to find a new love - bareMinerals Ready Bronzer! 

With a vast range of bronzers on the market it was a little daunting to know where to start. My research consisted of flicking through magazines and looking at online beauty blogs for reviews. Before now I hadn't used the bareMinerals brand before. It's one thing trying a new product, another trying a completely new brand.   

It was when I read the bareMinerals bronzer contains: "antioxidants with cold-pressed carrot oil... and lasts for up to 8 hours" I had to try this! I was enticed in by the natural ingredients because my skin can be sensitive. It also claims: "this silky long-wearing formula delivers skin-nourishing benefits and firmer-looking skin."

Indeed it does live up to it's claims. It leaves my skin with a silky finish and a subtle warm glow. The longevity of this bronzer is amazing! The only time I have to reapply it is after a hardcore gym session. 

There are three shades available to choose from. I was recommended by the sales assistant to use the "skinny dip, light tan." As you can see above it looks very light on my finger, worried it was going to be too light, the sales assistant assured me it's a product that's buildable. Meaning the colour can be built up to the desired shade. So unless you spend ages applying coat after coat of bronzer, there's no chance this bronzer will ever leave you looking like an oompa loompa.

It comes with a handy mirror, perfect for carrying around in your handbag. It's £24.00 here: http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/bareMinerals-READY-Bronzer/Masterreadybronzer,default,pd.html  


If there's anything that will perk up your complexion on a Monday morning it's this bronzer!

Have you tried this bronzer? Do you rate it? I would love to know.

It’s not you...it’s your red trousers!



Attention men! Never dress like this for a date.

There’s always that one ‘thing’ – whether it’s his shoes, hair, jeans or moustache that turns you off, it can completely ruin the date before it’s even begun.

For me it was his bright RED trousers.

Groomed and preened he stood at the entrance of the station waiting for me to arrive. As I walked towards him the first thing that caught my attention was his bright RED trousers. Too late to turn around I greeted him with a wide smile. 

“You look lovely,” he said.

“Thank you,” I replied.

Call me vain and materialistic but I couldn't respond "so do you” because it would have been a lie. Admittedly he looked great from the waist up, but a tragedy on the bottom half.

I had met red trouser guy once before. Good looking, charming and very funny, I was ecstatic when he asked me on a date. But I didn’t fancy him the second time around. The red trousers had immediately put me off.

Honestly I consider myself an open-minded and down to earth person, so a pair of trousers should not have stopped me from fancying him. Cliché as it sounds; it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right? Plus the exterior can be changed.

During the date the conversation flowed satisfactorily. The spark wasn’t there and I knew I wasn’t going to see him again. The trousers killed the conversation, if you get what I mean?

During the course of our conversation bizarrely he asked: “What do you think of my outfit, do you like my trousers?” 

Was he psychic? Did he notice my eyes wondering to his legs more often than his face?

Ironically he said: “My sister (who works in fashion) told me not to wear these trousers, but I like them and wanted to wear them tonight.”

“THEY ARE BLOODY HIDEOUS! WHY WOULD YOU IGNORE YOUR FASHIONISTA SISTERS ADVICE?” I wanted to scream.

Unfortunately I’m not a mean person and replied: “It’s very brave of you to go against your sister’s advice, but they’re nice.” 

Sometimes lying is the only option.

The red trousers had completely put me off. What a bitch?

And In case you’re wondering? Indeed that was the last time I saw the red trousers.

I know I’m not alone on the subject of dating and that ‘one thing’. A friend of mine solely looks at guys shoes first before looking at his face. Has anyone else experienced a date like this? What puts you off? I would love to know and it would help confirm that I’m not a total cow!

Comment below or tweet me https://twitter.com/CharlotteJonsie

Monday’s Miracle!

 

“I don’t have time” is probably the most common excuse used not to workout. But surprisingly these people find time to sit on the sofa and watch Eastenders of an evening or socialise over a glass of wine. And I’m not suggesting for one minute you shouldn’t be able to do these things, but if you’re consistently doing them and avoiding exercise not only your waistline will suffer, your health will too.

The NHS recommend “at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week, and muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days that work all major muscle groups.”

If you can’t possibly find the time to commit to this amount of exercise a week, an app called ‘Daily Workouts’ is perfect for busy people who don’t have the time. You can exercise in as little as five minutes, the first level is free and you can workout wherever you go. Try getting out of this one...

The app has six exercise options; Ab, Arm, Butt, Cardio, Leg and Full workout. You have the choice to workout for 5, 7.5 or 10 minutes. Alternatively if you wish to increase the length of your workout, I suggest doing each exercise option for 10 minutes giving you a total body workout.

There are three levels to choose from. Level one consists of basic moves and is perfect for beginners. However if like you’re a gym bunny like myself you will have to purchase level 2 and 3 for tougher exercises. If you’re already hitting the gym after work, this is a fab way to tone target areas and feel an immediate effect.

This app has been part of my daily morning routine. As much as I feel inclined to stay in bed for an extra 10 minutes, I decide against it and instead do 10 minutes of exercise. Thanks to this app I don’t feel like I’m dragging my arse up the tube escalators.

Everyone has a spare 5-10 minutes a day and I guarantee you it will lift your mood on a Monday morning. Start the week positive and download the app today!  

Do you use this app? How do you workout if you don't have time? Let me know below...

You can find out more about this app here: http://dailyworkoutapps.com/dailyworkoutapps/Daily_Workouts.html