Miakhymai

#NoBareLips30: Vamp It Up

2014-05-08T18:09:00.000+01:00

#NoBareLips30: Vamp It Up!!

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here

On the lips: Sleek Matte lipstick in Majestic

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

#NoBareLips30: Liner Day

2014-05-08T05:18:00.000+01:00

#NoBareLips30: Liner Day

On the lips: Bourjois Longwear Lip Liner in Rouge #20 (cheap and cheerful, plus when they say longwear it is long wear, about 4-5 hours with 1 full application)

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

#NoBareLips30:Purple If You Please

2014-05-06T18:14:00.002+01:00

#NoBareLips30: PURPLE IF YOU PLEASE

On the lips: Sleek Matte lipstick in MYSTIC, Sleek Pout polish in Raspberry souffle.

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

April Favourites

2014-05-05T20:10:00.000+01:00

Hey lovelies, I am tucked up in bed with a cup of hot chocolate, it is raining cats and dogs outside.

So I have decided to share with you what were my favorite products for the month of April.

Some of these products you might have seen before, some of them are new.

Everyday Favourites:

Armani shades - between low glare in the mornings and the dazzling sunlight in the afternoons, having these bad boys in my hand bag have been a necessity.

Jack Wills umbrella - did you know umbrellas are pricey? Like seriously this umbrella was "12 and it was half price!!!!. I came to the rude awakening, that I have never actually purchased an umbrella, (when I bought this umbrella). I mean for an every day product, they are pricey, especially if you want a sturdy one to hold up against these hurricane rains /tornado winds we seem to be getting these past few months.

Body Favorites:

Garnier 7 day Intense moisturizing lotion - good moisturizer not to light and now to heavy perfect for the fluctuating temperatures of Spring.

Dove Hibiscus and Almond shower cream - has been keeping my skin clean as well as soft. Sanctuary body spray - great for spritzing on the go, as well as topping up during the day, the scent is very light. I know you are wondering why I have two body scrubs/exfoliators as well as exfoliating gloves. Exfoliating gloves are the business, I use them every day, with my Dove Almond and Hibiscus shower cream.

There is a method to the madness with the 2 body scrubs. Gigi No Bump Scrub - is for use in delicate areas such as the bikini line and decolletage. The Body Shop Raspberry Body Scrub this is for use every where, but I moistly focus on the back of my thighs and arms with this.

Face Favourites:

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer - medium coverage plus spf, this has been my regular base not that the morning have been lighter.

Garnier Micellar water -this has been a great makeup remover, plus at 400ml for £4.99, this has been great value for money.

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural - great face powder on its own as well as topping up my Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.

Murad perfecting day cream with spf 30 - it goes on and gives my skin a grey tinge, which does not last. My skin totally absorbs it and it leave no residue, plus it doesn't interfere with the application of my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer which contains spf 20.

(I am all for the spf, I am going to be as well preserved as possible, no leather face here. Moisturizer, water and spf are my friends)

Hair Favourites:

ORS Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion - I've been using this for years. It works great as a hair moisturizer I just continue using it.

Almond Oil (decanted into the Tresemme liquid gold bottle) - this is what I use to seal in the moisture of the Olive oil hair lotion.

There you have it my April favourites,

xxx

#NoBareLips30:Pink Lips

2014-04-30T21:43:00.000+01:00

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better.
Check out KeikoKavari's blog here

On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #02

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

#NoBareLips30:RED LIPPIE

2014-04-29T19:20:00.001+01:00

#NoBareLips30: RED LIPPIE

On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #22

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30: Kiss Someone You Love

2014-04-28T19:16:00.000+01:00

#NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge. Theme of the day is Kiss someone you love.

Someone I love = My big little brother aka the #BestBrotherEver (yes he made his own hashtag)

On the lips: Neals Yard Goji Berry Lipgloss

#NoBareLips30

Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes) HERE

Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge: A Call to Define Your Own Beauty

2014-04-28T18:41:00.001+01:00

Did you know that Lipstick is the only beauty/cosmetic/makeup product has a rise in sales during recession?
Check it out, it is an anomaly but TRUE!!

I am taking part in her Lipstick challenge over the next 30 days. If you are interested check out the details below and join in.

If you use social media and would like to participate in the Spring 2014 edition of #NoBareLips30 here are some of the details:

1. #NoBareLips starts on April 28, 2014 and ends on May 27.

2. There will be a #NoBareLips30 calendar and you will need a red, a pink, a brown, a nude, and a bunch of fun shades!

3. You don’t have to post every day.

4. Use the hashtag: #NoBareLips30 and please unlock your accounts for the thirty days (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook are the most popular social networks for this challenge).

5. Have fun.

Check out the official #NoBareLips30 Calendar below.

#NoBareLips30 Define Your OWN Beauty

P.S. Remember the idea behind this challenge is to use products you already own.
You are under no obligation to purchase any products.

xx

Rollin' in the Creams: L' Occitane, The Body Shop, Carex, Neals Yard

2014-04-25T14:00:00.000+01:00

Soooo somehow between magazine freebies, gifts and half price offers I have accumulated a tiny hand cream collection. I know, I know it looks bad but in my defense I like hand creams and these will be used up. I have a little strategy in relation to using them as well, no fear there is a method in the madness.

Christmas gift 2013

Magazine freebies, yup £58 worth of free handcream

The 30ml L'Occitane Shea Butter hand creams I keep for carrying around daily/ on nights out. They are the perfect handbag/clutch bag size. I keep one in my Longchamp pouchette 24/7.

These are good because they are super moisturizing and even the scented ones are not terrible overpowering.

My sister knows of my "L'Occitane Love" and she bought me the L'Occitane gift box (pictured above) as a part of my Christmas gift.

The Neal's Yard Hand Cream (Save The Bees guys) I plan to start using this as a hand bag cream when the weather really heats up. I tend to like citrus scents during the warmer months.

Half priced purchases

The Body Shop Hand creams I picked these up for 2 reasons 1. I had been watching them for a while. From time to time The Body Shop emails would come to my inbox and I would have a gander to see what products were on offer, these hand creams kept coming up peaking my interest. One day I gave in and purchased them when they were on offer with 50% off discount (these 100ml sizes are usually £10 each, I bought them for £5 each)

2. I toyed with the idea of giving each of my siblings a hand cream and a hand sanitizer as a part of their Christmas presents (don;t judge one of my sisters gave me socks). Sadly The hand creams did not make it to the Christmas gift boxes but the hand sanitizers did.

I use these during the day if I am at home and in the evenings before bed. I think these are great desk hand creams.

Cussons Carex Antibacterial Hand Creams first let me say this was a great way for Cussons to diversify their product range. They make so many hand washes, it was just the sensible move for them to start making hand creams. Cussons -----------> WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG? I bought these last August when they first launched in Superdrug and were half priced (£1.20). I originally had two of them the Vitamin E (pictured above, now resides on my desk) and the Aloe Vera ( which has been used and now rests with the hand cream gods). These I use at the office.

There you are my lovelies.

I told you there was a method to the madness.

Outfit Of The Day Pink, White and Silk

2014-04-22T17:05:00.000+01:00

This is just a quick rundown of what I wore to work today.

Since it is spring and all, this morning I decided to step out of the darkness and inject a little colour into my outfit. Excuse me if I look a bit ragged, this is me at the end of the workday.

Scarf: Zara

Shirt: GAP Bowery Supersoft Tee

Skirt: Matalan

Mackintosh/Trench Coat: GAP A/W 2013

Tights:TESCO (don't knock it they are surprisingly durable)

Flats: Miss KG by Kurt Geiger.

I told you guys I have a love for gap. lol

have a great evening, my lovelies.

Rest up, being fabulous is hard work.

Investment Piece: Classic Trench

2014-04-21T12:30:00.000+01:00

Front

Undeniably one of the classic wardrobe pieces is the trench coat. Ladies we must give it up for the boys, because this is one item we have hijacked from them. The invention of the Trench coat is in dispute by two of the great British fashion houses. Aquascutum's claim dates back to 1850, while Burberry's claim is founded in 1901. This is when Thomas Burberry submitted a design for an Army officers raincoat to the United Kingdom War Office. The trench coat was designed to be incorporated as a form of military dress (as if the double breasted front and epaulets didn't give this away) an alternative to the heavy Serge greatcoats worn by soldiers at the time.

Traditionally the trench-coat is double breasted, incorporating 10 buttons, wide lapels, a storm flap, removable insulated lining, raglan sleeves and pockets which button close. It is usually made of a weatherproof heavy duty cotton such as gabardine, or leather. The classic Lengths come in lengths from above the knee to mid calf.

The classic color of a trench coat is khaki.

Back

Now while I sincerely thank Acquascutum and Burberry for their efforts, I do not have the resources to purchase one of their trench coats. My first "trench" like coat was not made in the traditional sense. It was a poly/cotton mix and it had no lining, in essence it was more like a shell than a coat. However last November I stumbled upon the GAP's trench coat offerings for Autumn/Winter 13. Let's just say GAP hit the nail not only on the head but all the way through the board.

Inner lining

First of all these coats possessed ALL the traditional "Trench Coat" elements. the GAP A/W 13 trench coats are made from 100% cotton. The outer shell is definitely a heavy gabardine, the inner lining is also made from 100% cotton twill. Other elements include a 6 button double breasted front, buttoned epaulettes, buttoned wrists, storm flap and belt.

Lining pattern - upclose

collar - with hook and eye fastening

buttoned epaulettes

6 button double breasted front

buttoned wrists / buttoned pockets

GAP Classic Trench A/W 13 (still being sold) 59.99

This trench coat is a contender in the trench coat stakes. The coat itself is heavy, which signifies the quality of the materials used. It keeps out the cold/ snow/ and is suitable for light to mid range rain showers. After washing it dries well and the material keeps it's shape.

It is a great unisex gift seasonal/birthday/anniversary/graduation (my brother keeps trying to steal mine to wear out) and it is firmly in the affordable price category. What I like about this coat is he fact there isn't a compromise,. Yes this coat might be cheaper than a Burberry Trench, but apart from the label, this coat offers everything I expect from a traditional military inspired trench coat.

I would urge you to go and have a look/feel/try it on of this coat

if there is a GAP store nearby in your local town.

As for now this has the Miakhymai stamp of approval.

GAP Trench - £59.99

(I bought both of mine 30% off)

Superdug Online

2014-04-12T03:54:00.000+01:00

Lovelies, I found myself in a quandary the other day. I had no body moisturiser. I had 3 bottles of shower gel, 2 tins/cans of deodorant and no body lotions or creams, not even a spare body butter left over from winter.

To make up this shortfall I ordered some of the Garnier Beauty oil moisturiser along with 2 Pantene Pro-V Hair serums from the Superdug via the website. I must commend the service. the ordering process is very simple and easy and the goods are delivered promptly. All in all it has been one of the better online shopping experiences I have had, and I hate online shopping. Also superdrug offers free delivery to store and you can choose which store you would like your items delivered.

Superdrug online is a winner.

Spring Scents: Nina Ricci, Davidoff, Sanctuary, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang

2014-04-08T14:00:00.000+01:00

I've rotated my clothing, skincare and now my fragrances. These are all perfumes that I already in my collection, the Nina Ricci is the only new edition.

My taste in fragrances lean mostly toward citrus and floral scents. This means that I have a great range to choose from when it comes to perfumes.

Vera Wang, Sanctuary, Nina Ricci, Ralph Lauren, Davidoff

The Davidoff cool Water Wave is an EDT I use this along with the Sanctuary Body spray for work. They are very light, great for perking up my mood, however they do not last very long. I keep these scents going with top up spritzes throughout the day.

Very Wang - Lovestruck Floral Rush I wrote a blog post about this fragrance last summer. This is an EDP great floral fragrance, which lasts all day ( prefer to touch up around 3pm).

Ralph Lauren - Romance I love this perfume, it is one of my absolute favourites. (I already bought a backup).

Nina Ricci- Ricci Ricci this is the new kid on the block. This scent is a bit heavier/muskier than the others, I will using this in the evenings.

My spritzes for 2014 Spring/Summer.

The New Avengers:Skincare

2014-04-05T15:00:00.000+01:00

The season has changed, and some of my skincare products have finished.

It is time for the changing of the guard, arise the NEW avengers.

Lierac, Murad, Korres, The Body Shop, Nivea

TK MAXX Avengers

LIERAC Cleansing Oil £5.99 (replaces Emma Hardie Cleansing balm £34)

KORRES Pomegranate Moisturising Cream/Gel £9.99 (replaces Origin Ginzing £23)

KORRES Wild Rose Brightening and Line Smoothing Serum £9.99

Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF30 £14.99

Body Shop Avengers

Vitamin E Overnight Serum in Oil £12

Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel £7

Nivea Avenger

Nivea Oil Free Moisturising Day Cream £1.98 (Love this stuff, went through 3 tubes of it at uni)

These are my skincare items for the Spring/ summer months.

Lovelies have you changed your skincare regimen?

What new products are you using?

Comment and let me know.

Love Your Hair Challenge Phase 2

2014-04-04T23:20:00.004+01:00

Hey guys I know I know I have not written a hair post for w a while. I am still interested in growing my hair healthier and retaining more length. I have joined the Kibibi Love Your Hair Challenge which is now in its second phase. This phase will last for three months (finishes June 30th). The aim of this phase is to retain 1 inch of hair.

The Rules during this stage of the hair challenge are as follows:

- Moisturise - I will continue to moisturize and seal my hair twice weekly, on Thursday and Sunday evenings.

- Protect - My forms of protective styling will be buns and pin up styles for the firs two months of the challenge. Then I will wear my hair in braids as a protective style during the last month/4 weeks of phase 2.

- Growth Aids - if you follow my blog you will already know that I am committed to two things, Cod Liver Oil/ Flaxseed oil and water. I have a bottle of Flaxseed oil capsules at the moment (enough for three months) I will continue taking 2 of these capsules daily, these will serve as my hair growth aid.

- Before and After pictures

Before

- Exercise - I walk to and from work every day and i am fairly active. However I am prepared to amp up my exercise regimen preparing the summer body and all of that, lol.

Hair Stats
Currently: 1 week post relaxer
Current length: Line #2 on my length check t shirt**
Last Relaxer: March 28th 2014
Next Relaxer: June 30th 2014
Short Term Goal: line #3 on my Length check T-shirt by June 30th 2014
Long Term Goal: Line 6 on Length check T- shirt OR Strap Length by December 2014
Wish List: None
Recent buys: Almond Oil, Argan oil, Pantene Pro - v vitamin oil, Pantene Pro - V dry oil. (I love oils. I put a tiny amount of oil on my ends every night)

My supply of hair oils.

See you on June 30th my lovelies...xx

The Boudoir: Butterflies for Spring

2014-04-01T14:30:00.000+01:00

I am pretty sure the last time I bought new bedding was in 2008.

It was a duvet set with green background and cream/brown designs all over it from John Lewis. It was 100 cotton, thick and lovely fabric. Ok back to present day, I needed a new duvet, since the one I currently own is years old (easily between 5-7 years old).

I went to Primark on my duvet hunt and left with not only a new duvet, 2 new memory foam pillows and 2 new sets of bedding/linen.

the first duvet set I bought this lovely duvet set it has a cream background with pink and purple butterflies.

The full effect

Butterflies up close

Reversible

There is just something about a well made bed, that makes me feel relaxed.

I can just forget about the stresses at work/uni and have a nap.

Have a great day my lovelies.

Spring/ Summer Haul: GAP

2014-03-29T14:30:00.000Z

The GAP is one of those stores, where I never quibble about paying for clothing.

It is not the most trendy/fashionable place to shop, I will be the FIRST to admit.

However, one thing about clothing from the GAP is that once you take care of it, it will last. I have fond memories of saving up weeks of my paper round money and going to the GAP to buy clothes in the sale. Some of those items I still wear them today. All of my work trousers are from the GAP, and you have seen them several times in various posts.

Trends come and go, a basic item can be stylish forever. Less is more and all that, moving onto the haul.

Modern Boot - Irish Cream Green

Linen Shirt - White

Slim Cropped Double Weave Pants - Mulberry

Slim Cropped double Weave Pants - Deluxe Green

Bowery Supersoft Boatneck T-Shirt - White

Pleated Print Skirt - Red/Navy

I will be putting a few looks together with clothing from this haul, along with other items from my wardrobe. Some of the clothing you might have seen before in previous posts, other items I might have never posted on the blog.

I purchased 2 classic trench coats from the GAP last November, they will be featured in their own W. W. W. posts soon.

*whispers* Barack Obama was spotted shopping at the GAP in Manhattan earlier this month. What other reason do I need to love this store? lol lol

Be Stylish my lovelies.

Braid Maintenance: Products I Have been using to maintain my braids

2014-03-25T14:30:00.001Z

For the last three months, I have had my hair in braids. Originally I braided my hair as a protective style against the snow. The snow which has yet to arrive. Though I have had my hair "protected" I have still been carrying on with my healthy hair regimen.

Below are the three main products I have been using:

ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

ORS Oil Moisturising Hair Lotion

Infusium 23 Pro-Vitamin Leave In Hair Treatment (the same bottle from way back when, lol)

I decant my Infusium 23 into a spray bottle for easier application.

Have a great hair day my lovelies.

5 need to know tips about perfume

2014-03-19T20:58:00.000Z

5 need to know tips about perfume

1. Where to wear
Your pulse points are naturally warmer than any other areas on your body and heat intensifies the scent, so apply perfume to the wrists, neck, and the inside of elbows. Feel daring? Try spritzing scents behind your knees, above your hip bones and the small of your back.

2. Settle in
Rubbing your wrists together after spraying your signature perfume will bruise the scent. Instead, spray and let it settle the smell will last longer.

3. Seasonal Scents
Just like you have clothes for different seasons, some scents suit the warmer weather, while others smell like cozy winter night in. Choose citrus, fruity, aquatic and floral scents for Summer and Spring; or oriental, spicy and woody for Autumn and Winter.

4. Layer by layer
Using the body wash and body lotion versions of your favorite scent before spritzing your perfume on your pulse points will make the scent last longer on your skin.

5. Makes scents
Store your perfume bottles in a cool, dark place and keep them out of direct sunlight to make sure they retain their lush scent.

Reblogged from SCENTS - The Perfume Shop Magazine

Spring Prep: Fuzz Free Legs

2014-03-19T19:05:00.002Z

Friday the 21st is the first day is the British Springtime. With lighter mornings, later evenings and warmer days most of us shake free of the layers forced upon us during the winter. As more of us turn to our spring/summer staples of skirts, vests and shorts, come the added task of making sure we partake in various depilatory processes. lol

My methods of torture when it comes to hair removal run to waxing and threading. I love the shape that threading gives my eyebrows. Though I might not like the process of waxing my legs I love the results. There is just a extra level of smoothness to my limbs after I have had my legs waxed compared to other hair removal methods (at least I think so anyway.)

I go to a beautician to have my threading/waxing done, but Superdrug currently has some great offers on hair removal products perfect for those who are skilled at DIY beauty. (I would love to be able to do my own waxing but, I am a wuss, lol)

For the waxing enthusiasts (like myself) there are several products to choose from, the Veet Easy Roll On Kit, Veet Facial wax 2 in 1 Pen (I am very intrigued by this), Veet Wax Strips, and the Veet Wax Jar (the wax is infused with essential oil)

Those who prefer hair removal creams might be intrigued by these items, which are perfect for stocking up the spring/Summer beauty cupboard.

Veet Sensitive hair Removal Cream Aloe Vera & Vitamin E 400ml ,

Veet Shower Hair Removel Cream Lotus flower & Jasmine 150ml,

Veet In Shower Hair Removal Cream Aloe and Vitamin E 150ml,

Veet Hair Removal Cream Lotus Flower and Jasmine 200ml.

There you go dolls a list of products,

to help keep your legs smooth

during shorts weather (and beyond).

The Additions - Eco Tools/ Body Shop

2014-03-15T14:30:00.000Z

A lunchtime TK MAXX raid yielded these two Eco Tools brushes, which I snatched up. There were a few brush sets available, but I limited myself to these two brushes. I might decide to go back and purchase one of the Eco Tools brush sets at a later date though. I will be sure to keep you posted about this.

The Body Shop had these two lovely 100ml hand creams on 50% off sale. I have been spying them out from afar for a long time, so I decided to take the plunge. My sister got me a L'cOcitane Trio for Christmas and it is now absolutely official I need to go on a hand cream ban or something. lol

Hope that you are having a great day my lovelies.

The Look for Less: The Monochrome Dress

2014-03-11T21:13:00.002Z

Hello my lovelies, wherever you are I hope that you are enjoying some fabulous weather.

With spring currently approaching / arrived (depending on where in the world you are, reading this blog entry) the monochrome dress as a wardrobe staple steps up to the plate as our social calenders pick up speed.

A monochrome dress is a flexible item which can be dressed up or down to suit a variety of occasions, and it is this flexibility which makes it a great piece.

The title of this post is called "The Look For Less" Here I have two dresses in the same style but with different price points. There is nothing wrong with looking great, while you are saving money.

OASIS Graduated Stripe Dress £58

Dorothy Perkins Black and White Stripe Dress £25

both of these are easy wearing dresses, which can be styled up or down to suit a variety of occasions.

Outfit suggestions for various occasions:

Work - black pump, pearl earrings/small studs, classic blazer black (or red to give it a bit of pop, that way you are keeping it professional yet cute)

Lunch with friends - Statement jewelry, coloured clutch (for colour blocking effect) jewel toned flats

Ladies Day at the races - facinator/ hat (in a complementary or contrasting colour) heels, clutch

Travel - trench coat, leather bag (tan to get a bit of contrast in there, but still keeping the palette neutral), flats

There you are my lovelies,

the first "Look for for Less" of 2014.

New Shoes - ZARA Patterned Ballerinas

2014-03-04T14:30:00.000Z

I purchased these shoes last August and since then I have been waiting in earnest for the Spring to arrive. Soon I will be able to wear them with my linen trousers/skirts, and summer dresses. These are Spring shoes in every sense of the word, from the delicate design, to the materials and colours used.

Green Patterned Ballerinas

Purple Patterned Ballerinas

Come on its tradition, lol.

Be happy my lovelies.

Brow Arch March

2014-03-01T16:17:00.000Z

"Benefit Cosmetics have been raising brows since 1976. Now each year during the month of March, they will be responsible for shaping millions of eyebrows at over 50 Debenhams Benefit Brow Bars across the UK. The aim, to raise vital funds and awareness for Look Good Feel Better; the only international cancer charity which focuses on problems associated with the visible side effects of cancer treatment.

Brow Arch March is an annual collaboration between Benefit and Debenhams in support of Look Good Feel Better! You can support this great cause by getting your eyebrows waxed and shaped for a suggested donation of £5 - ALL proceeds go to the charity (if you're feeling generous you can also donate the full amount!). You can also participate in the Brow Arch March, which starts in Berkeley Square on 9th March. Visit the Get Involved page for more information. Join us in raising a brow this March!

PLEASE NOTE: Only available in Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bars in UK Debenhams Stores. Offer valid from 1 - 31 March 2014, subject to consultant and appointment availability."

I have already booked my brow appointment for the Saturday 15th March, those of you who can join me in supporting this great cause.

Today is not like yesterday

2014-02-06T13:06:00.000Z

So how about them Seahawks? Well here we are in the 6th week of the new year. January has come and gone in a haze of wind and rain here in the UK. February is now upon us with more rain, hail, sleet and snow expected. According ot statistics (I have no idea how the stats are gathered) 80% of the persons who made new years resolutions have already broken them, the British economy lost 38 millions pounds on monday due to the amount of persons who did not go into work on monday after watching the superbowl on sunday night.

No worries though when it comes to your New Years resolutions you can still dust them off and start again, get back on track. Is it not part of success to fail, have doubts or derail a little? Sometimes we all fall short of the glory, but we can still achieve our goals/ resolutions in the end if we have the courage to start again. Today is not like yesterday, we must remember that everyday brings fresh perspective and new opportunities, it is up to us to grab them.

Now in relation to the lost millions cause on Monday, Valentines Day is just around the corner and I am sure the guys and girls will be making up the deficit in some small way.

Be Courageous
xx