I've always liked slogan tee's so when I spotted this one in TK Maxx I just had to have it! I especially like the message lol.
If you live in London head to Camden as they have a huge range of slogan tee's as well as other quirky clothes/jewellery. To soak in the true atmosphere go on a Saturday and also enjoy the food stalls. Anyway, to find out what I've worn with the t-shirt have a look at the YouTube video below :)
Visiting the pyramids, wow what an experience! You can read about it here. So again I didn't want to get my sandals dirty so opted for my favourite Primark boots. Thank God as well because it was pretty dusty (You'll find out once you visit Cairo) So I'm wearing jeans from H&M, the red dress I purchased from Forever 21. I've worn a black top underneath as the dress is short sleeved.
I've tried (I do try my best sometimes lol) to match the hijab with my outfit. So I figured the colours kind of match my dress. It's the 'Splash of Paint Maxi hijab' from Princess Rockz. What do you think? Then of course the all ESSENTIAL sunglasses, and not just for the obvious reason, I wore them for blanking out the touts and they worked a treat! So there's a great tip for you guys ;o)
I've been asked many times how I apply my eyeliner. Its' a really simple look using two products- a liquid and pencil eyeliner. I use liquid for my upper lid and pencil on my waterline. I like to use liquid because if I apply the pencil to my upper lid it wears off easily onto the top of my lid (I have droopy eyelids). Whereas with the liquid it stays put until I remove it.
The whole process takes me around 30 seconds-quick and easy, perfect for a lazy bum like me :p
If you have droopy lids like moi then the flick at the end will really help to open and extend your eyes. Draw a thicker line if you have small lids, but if you have bigger lids then a thin line will do. Finally apply the GOSH liner on your water line.
For an evening look I have applied a really thin line of liquid under my bottom lashes, just to add depth. If I'm going out for a special occasion then I will also apply mascara (Not worn in the photos). At the moment I'm using Maybelline Collosal Mascara.
So while in Egypt I visited the Museum ( A must if you visit Cairo). The museum is big and I mean BIG! There are a serious amount of artifacts in there! The building is lovely, and has such a vintage look to it. I found this to be the case for most of Cairo, although this was less dirty lol.
So as Cairo is quite a dusty city I didn't want to wear my sandals, so opted for my trusty PRIMARK boots. The blue long sleeved dress is from TK MAXX. The jeans are from H&M, very good quality considering I've had them for years. As it was chilly in the museum I wore a cardigan, which is a latest buy from MISS SELFRIDGE for £20. The bag is from Turkey. I decided to keep my hijab simple and just draped a plain pashmina with a bow elasticated headband.
Yes I know my outfit is a miss match of various colours and styles, but I think it works ;)
This is the burnt out building at the side of the museum. I think it might be a government building??
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My channel is a mix of hijab tutorials, beauty videos and also hauls. You can check out these seperate videos from the various playlists on the channel. Hope you enjoy :)
The sales have already started on the British high streets and I thought I would have a little look. I didn't get much as I want to wait until after boxing day when the price will be lower. Anyway in Dorothy Perkins I purchased a leaf clip which I can wear in my hair or on my hijab/a jacket. I love Sleek products and have a Pout Polish in a berry colour. It is very moisturising and the colour can be built up. I purchased 'Pink Cadillac' to add to my collection and I love it.
Lush was close by so I popped in to grab some Herbalism. My sister has been using this recently and has commented how it has cleared her skin. (It's the green stuff) Unfortunately they didn't have any pots in store, however the lovely Lush assistant did provide me with a small sample to take away. She didn't just give me one, but two small pots- that was nice of her!! I will be sampling and providing a review after.
I've decided to do a post on my trip to Egypt and to also give tourists an insight as to what to expect. Before you go I would recommend reading a travel guide- try this one.
So I visited Sharm-el Sheikh and Cairo. Sharm is a beach resort geared towards tourists and Cairo is the real Egypt. it was nice to experience both-the calm, and the chaotic!
By the way if you are visiting beach resorts such as Sharm-el Sheikh and not Cairo,(and are a British citizen) you do not need a visa. This was something which was not made clear to other tourist whom were all directed to purchase a visa at the airport. Many did not know about the visa issue so purchased one for no reason. And the prices for visa are made up by the person behind the desk. We paid $18 per person when in fact it was $15. So check and make sure you are aware of the visa price BEFORE.
In Sharm we relaxed on the beach, and as it was an all inclusive hotel ate a lot (my favourite part of any holiday lol). The entertainment at the hotel is the kind you find in most hotels abroad. There was belly dancing, snake charming and traditional dancing. The snake act was definitely worth watching. By the way I hate snakes, just the sight of one makes me want to puke, yes I know pretty weird but they creep me out! The snakes in the act actually looked drugged up (they probably were) At one point the guy put the snake in his mouth (yes really!) unfortunately for me I didn't record this moment but it did make me cringe. I did however record other tricks with the snakes.
Sharm is popular for snorkelling and other water sports. We planned to go on a boat with glass floor providing a view of the ocean. Unfortunately the day we planned this the weather was very windy, so didn't fancy the trip. I made use of the scenery and took photos of the sun setting and the beach.
Beautiful scenery-is that mount sinai in the background??
For my beach outfit of the day, have a look at this post
Cairo...
Cairo and Sharm are two opposites! The trip to Cairo, well I fell asleep for most of it ha! I find this makes the journey shorter ;o) Upon entering Cairo, we were met with BEEP BEEEPP BEEPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The traffic was immense. We headed straight for our hotel which thank God was out of the busy downtown area. When we reached the hotel my face was like :-( as it looked grotty from outside, but one thing I have learnt from Egypt is do not judge a book by its cover. We found the hotel from a website I frequent EVERY TIME before booking a hotel (It hasn't let me down yet) www.tripadvisor.com and from the photos (traveller photos not just the hotel photos) we did see that it was very different inside from the outside. The hotel reviews were also positive. It was really great to return to the quiet hotel after a long day sight seeing.
As a general guide I would not recommend staying central/downtown if you want a good night sleep, also the pollution is pretty bad.
So what did we do in Cairo?? Well on one day we visited the Pyramids in Giza and did some shopping in Khan el Khalili. The Pyramids was an experience-good and bad.
The one thing (apart from the food) I have been looking forward to is visiting the pyramids in Giza. Unfortunately the experience was ruined by the constant bothering from the touts. Eventually we agreed to a camel ride and agreed the price before hand (I have learnt this from past experience in Morocco) as soon as I am on the camel the guy decides to change his mind about the price and even sworn to God he did not agree on the initial price-er hellloooo??! Eventually after a heated argument he agreed to the first price. The camel ride was a great and we were taken around one of the pyramids.
The site of the pyramids and the sphinx I have to say my initial thoughts were wow this is bit of a construction site. There was also camel/horse poo everywhere and of course with the touts bothering you (I learnt to ignore them) the experience was ruined. There were signs on the pyramids stating you may not climb, however everyone did, and the security guy didn't even batter an eyelid.
Once we were done, our driver took us just behind the pyramids and that was the view I was after! You know the view they show you in magazines and on tourists boards of the untouched beauty of the pyramids. We took a few photos but were told to leave by a security guy. I can't believe they don't allow you to see that view, why the broken bit at the front with the touts?!!
The untouched part behind the pyramids
After eating at the Pizza Hut opposite the pyramids (Yes I know Pizza Hut isn't traditional Egyptian food) we headed to Khan El Khalili, a traditional souk. If you are a serious shopper you need to dedicate half a day at least to exploring the souk, or a day if you want to stroll at your own pace.
I didn't purchase much, just a pair of sandals and some hijabs. But if you are visiting Cairo for a few days, I would recommend you fit the trip into your schedule. We stopped off at Al-Azhar Mosque, which was mashallah very beautiful.
We had tradtional Egyptian food, or so I have been told-forgot the name though..
The next day we visited the Egyptian Museum, the building was amazing! Opposite it you could see the government building which was torched-a sad reminder of the revolution by the brave Egyptians.
The entrance fee for tourist adults was 60 Egyptian Pounds. Students was 30 Egyptian Pounds. Entrance to mummy room is extra. I could have got in as an Egyptian as they assumed I was one, but I was honest and got a tourist ticket instead. The museum was HUGE! I've heard it may move to another building because there isn't enough space for the constant artifacts being discovered. The mummy room was very cold to keep the bodies chilled. Looking at the bodies It was extraordinary to think how they have been kept preserved. Although some of the faces were pretty creepy.
In the evening we decided to take a local boat on the Nile. We were hoping for a relaxing ride but instead the boat had music BLASTING. Entertainment was some hijabi dancing (lol) and we enjoyed the views of the Nile for ten minutes.
If I had to sum up Cairo in a few words I would say it's chaotic and unfinished- but a charming city. It has a vintage look to it (rust and dirt?) but it's what makes the city such a vibrant place. I would happily visit Egypt again, perhaps to visit the Valley of Kings in Luxur, or Cairo again. The Egyptian people are genuine and welcoming, making Egypt a must have destination.
Have a look at my video on Youtube to see me talking about my trip to Egypt.
I've seen this dress in H&M a few times and have been very tempted to purchase, but never did. Looking on their website the dress has gone down from £34.99 to £14.99! It is an absolutely gorgeous, glamorous dress. I'm obsessed with evening wear and love to glam up every now and then, so this dress is on my wish list.
For some reason I reckon a cherry hijab and matching shoes with a Tika would go perfect with this dress. Or you could style with a patterned hijab such as the Cranberry Country garden Hijab from Princess Rockz and keep accessories to a minimum.
Team with a blazer or long sleeved cardigan. For modesty I would style my hijab in such a way to cover the chest, but so you can still see some of the panelling. For a women's only event the dress can be worn as it is :)
To purchase the dress visit H&M online, or find instore.
For a simple hijab tutorial that can be worn for every occasion, watch the video below: http://youtu.be/1E33ltWKvZw
This is an outfit I wore whilst in Egypt. The temperature was perfect, around 22C, so I decided to don some simple and light attire, perfect for a day on the beach.
Everything I'm wearing is from the great British high street, apart from the bag which is from Turkey. I purchased the top from Tesco for a bargain price of £5. I decided to team with a cream long sleeved top worn underneath. The boyfriend cut jeans are from Primark and very comfortable. I really like Primark jeans as they fit my waist and small height perfectly. I've matched the colour scheme of blues and whites with gladiator sandals from ZARA. These were purchased during the sale, although I can't remember how much for (think maybe £10).
I decided to wear a plain light grey hijab as I didnt want to be too matchy matchy with my colours. Add a bow headband for some pattern, finish off with a cream handbag and a smile... and I'm done!
What do you think? What do you like to wear for a day out at the beach?
So I've not been posting for a while, but it's because I've been on holiday in Egypt (I'll make a separate blog post on that!). Anyway on the aeroplane to Egypt I was reading the flight magazine to pass the time and discovered foot patches for detoxing. I've never heard of the patches before so of course in the name of beauty I decided to purchase them. They were £6 for one pair.
I can't remember the brand but it claimed to rid the body of toxins, make you feel more alive, help clear your skin, body pains, etc. It contained all natural ingredients, which help with drawing toxins from your body in a similar way to reflexology.
The diagram below lists the areas of your feet that are linked to your body. According to the area(s) you want to treat, you would stick the patches on these. It is recommended to keep on for at least 8 hours.
So just before bed I stuck the patches to the soles of my feet, and let it work its magic whilst I slept. In the morning I removed the patches and look what i discovered....
Yep the patches turned black! Apparently this indicates the amount of toxins that was in my body. My feet did feel tender but I also felt a lot more awake and full of energy (coincidence, could it be because I had a good night sleep??)
On the packaging it recommends to use every night until the patches come out clear, and follow up a few times a year. It's very expensive to use every night but I've discovered the patches on Ebay for a decent price (search for 'foot detox patches') So I'm going to purchase these and see the results.
Conclusion
As I've only used the patches once I can not give a fair conclusion, but I would like to use a few more times and post an update.
Have you used the patches or even tried reflexology? If so please leave a comment and let me know, I would love to hear your views :o)
My NOTD is inspired by cup cakes and the beautiful designs iced onto them. For the nails I have used 2 coats of 17 nail polish in 'Mint Choc Chip'. I've then take a tooth pick and carefully added on 'Parma Violet' for the dotted detail on the nails. I've topped this off with 1 coat of clear nail polish by Rimmel. OK so I still need practice with my application, but I reckon these nails look good enough to eat!
Design a COLLAGE that represents both hijab and Princess Rockz. You can use photos from the Facebook page to help with your collage. You can also share photos of you wearing one of Princess Rockz's hijabs/accessories, or simply a photo of you creating a hijab style from our Youtube Channel.
Also leave a caption telling us what hijab means to you.
Here is an attempt by me lol. I'm sure yours will be much better!
Whilst shopping last week, I saw this in one of the shop windows-touch screen gloves! Although I've never heard of this before, I have often wished somebody would invent gloves that allowed me to type on my HTC, without feeling the cold on my fingers.
I'm not quite sure how they work, but to me they look like normal (unattractive) gloves. I'm not sure of the cost in this particular shop, but you can purchase online for around £8 plus.
Although its a fairly needed invention, what with all the touch screen technology, I don't think I'll be purchasing a pair yet, although I wouldn't mind receiving as a gift ;-)
What do you think, will you be running out to buy a pair?
This lotion is intended for skin with lack of moisture and is designed to nourish dry-extra dry skin. The natural shea butter and L-Bifidus prevent moisture loss from the skins surface. The results are intended to soften rough skin and stay hydrated for 48 hours. After 7 days of use there should be a dramatic difference in the skins quality.
The body lotion doesn't feel greasy at all, but provides the right amount of hydration. It is quickly absorbed into the skin without much rubbing.
The smell is divine and heavily perfumed! It smells like an expensive body cream, which I love! If you prefer your body cream to be odourless, then this is definitely not one for you.
I purchased a bottle for my sister as she has VERY skin, especially on her hands. With regular use she has noticed a considerable difference and will continue to use during the Winter.
Conclusion
I quite like this body lotion for the fact that it is nourishing with parfum and comes in a 250ml bottle, so should last for around 2 months if used every day for your body. They also have an Aloe Vera lotion for normal skin. Although I won't quite be giving up on my body butters, for a cheap buy this cream is worth the price.
I purchased from Boots with their 3 for 2 offer. Bought alone it is £2.99.
A simple way of determining your skin type is to try the tissue test.
You will need to start with a clean face (makeup removed, face cleansed). After cleansing wait for approx 30 minutes and then cover your face with a layer of tissue paper. Press gently over your face and leave for a minute. Once your remove the tissue you should be able to see one of the following:
Dry Skin: Should have no oily traces
Normal Skin: Faint traces of oil on most of the tissue
Oily Skin: There will be oily traces over majority of the tissue
Combination Skin: There will be oily patches in the T-Zone (nose,around your mouth, forehead and sides of nose)
Of course results may differ throughout the year, as skin changes due to weather and hormonal changes. However, this simple test should allow you to identify your skin type and seek products which will work for you.
Carmex Strawberry, Cosmetic Warrior, Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar, Think Pink
Left-Right: Pop in the Bath Bubble Bar & Think Pink
So this isn't my usual huge haul- the Lush Balls were a gift from my friend and I can't wait to try them out! I purchased the Carmex Strawberry as my Cherry one has run out and I wanted to try a different flavour, however I'm not so keen on the smell and taste. I much prefer the cherry!
I was so desperate to have the Cosmetic Warrior Face Mask I walked for ages in the cold (yes Lush that's how dedicated I am!) I have had a few breakouts in the past few days and as my cousin has raved about the warrior, of course I had to try it. I slapped it onto my face as soon as I got home (on a cleansed face). I will leave my review of this mask for another post!
On another note H&M has a good sale, I was very tempted to buy a cardigan for £1, yes £1!!!! But I resisted the urge, as in all seriousness I only wanted it because of the price.
Have you tried any of the Lush balls, what do you think of them?
Today's NOTD is another Barry M Nail Paint (Oh how I do love them!) This one is 303 Bright Purple.
The colour is truly luscious. I have a thing for purple/pink/red polishes and this is a favourite from my collection. I have applied 2 coats, but for a more subtle colour you can apply one.
The Nail Paints from Barry M are a bargain price of £2.99 each, which is why I have a huge stash of them!
I've had this Barry M Instant Nail Effects for a few months and I can't believe that its dried up! This has never happened to any other of my nail polishes, so I'm guessing its the formula found in these particular nail effect polishes.
To fix this I've added nail polish remover to the polish (yes really!) shake it for a good few minutes to loosen any dry bits around the bottle, and voila! You should be left with polish which is more of a liquid and easier to apply.
