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.
Today's post is a DIY body scrub. The scrub is made from ingredients found in your kitchen, and is quick and easy to make!
What you will need:
Olive Oil/Virgin Olive Oil
Brown sugar
Half a lemon
Bowl
Tablespoon for mixing
Air tight container
Brown sugar is great for the body and helps to get rid of dead skin cells. Olive oil is moisturising for the body and lemon contains Vitamin C, which will help to provide a glow to your skin. In my opinion this scrub is as good as those sold in the shops-your body will thank you for it!
How to Make the Scrub
* Pour approx 8 table spoons of brown sugar into a bowl
* Cut the lemon in half
* Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon
* Add the olive oil so that it covers the mixture
Pour into an airtight container. I am using this gorgeous jar, which I like to take into the shower or use whilst soaking in the bath.
How to Use
When in the shower/bath gently massage all over your body in circular motions, paying particular attention to areas such as your knees and elbows. Rinse off with warm water and gently pat dry with a towel. You can apply the olive oil to damp skin at the end as a moisturiser.
The mixture should last for 1-2 weeks, but once used can easily be made again.
Hope you enjoy. Let me know if it works for you :)
Akhawat have recently launched their website, and when I first had a look, I was very impressed. (first impressions count right?)
Here's some information about the company: "Akhawat the first Abaya clothing company in the west to launch bespoke design and sizing for luxury abayas. We offer a myriad or choices when it comes to quality fabrics and designs. With an aray of different combinations, preferences, fittings, and sizes, the amount of freedom you have to express yourself is almost limitless."
Quite impressive right??
They have three collections in total, and each offer something different depending on the occassion:
BASICALLY BLACK
The Basically Black Collection offers abayas with a twist, much different to the standard black abayas I've seen. They are made from high quality material to make the abaya look, as well as feel comfortable.
I especially love this 'Sheer Silk' abaya with the pleated effect on the sleeves.
PURPLE LABEL
The Purple Label range manages to paint a vibrant picture without being too bold. The designs on the abayas are simple but still stand out, which is perfect for modern Muslimah's today as they allow you to express your individual style. You can wear for a special event or combine with your everyday clothes for a more casual look.
The Entwined Abaya is one of my favourites from the Purple Label as the detailing on the sleeves make a statement, without being extravagant. This abaya is a must for every Muslimahs wardrobe!
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
The abayas in this collection are ideal for that special event, say a wedding or evening do, and you want to impress. The abayas are hand embroidered with elegant embellishments delivered on sumptuous, soft fabrics.
The Serenity Abaya from the 'Signature Collection' is gorgeous and perfect to wear as a bridal or wedding abaya. Made from pure silk, it is lined with silk satin, so you don't have to worry about wearing a seperate slip underneath.
There is a pure chiffon slit at the hip with a flared train (can be made to order with a double slit if preferred) The abaya comes with a shayla which is heavily detailed with hand embroidery of crystal stones and pearls. I especially love the drape beading, almost like a necklace-very much my style!
If you like this abaya but want to make some changes to the design or colour, then Akhawat offer a full custom order service where they will consult with you closely, offering expert advice to create a design of your choice.
I receive a lot of requests on my youtube and facebook page from people wanting to know how to style a shayla. So when Akhawat kindly sent me a shayla for the Serenity Abaya, I thought I would make a video on my Youtube Channel to show everyone just how simple it is. I've taken inspiration from the photos on their website and have come up with a second style where the border is placed at the front, as opposed to the side.
For Style Number one I re-created this look:
And here's my outcome...
Comparison....
The second style I've created....
To see how I created the 2 styles watch the video below:
Btw the beautiful hijab I'm wearing at the beginning of the video is called 'Awash with Teal' and is from Princess Rockz
What do you think of my styling?
You can visit Akhawat on their website Check out their blog
I love Ikea, once you go there you end up buying soo much stuff that you don't need, but just HAD to get. Now i've got hundreds of hijabs but nowhere to put them. I've tried to fold them up but this is tedious and you can't look at what colour/style you want without it being difficult. So imagine my surprise when i see just what i'm looking for in Ikea....a hijab storage hanger!! or at least that's what i call it. Ikea have named it 'Komplement'- a 'Multi-use hanger'
Shaped like a hanger with rows of holes, it makes it ideal to hang scarves/hijabs and i guess even belts if you wanted to.
You just hang it up in your wardrobe and the best bit about it is that it takes you less time to locate your favourite hijab, result!
