How To Transition From Summer To Winter Skincare

As the dark evenings begin to draw in and the mornings become increasingly colder, we
know it is officially time to call it winter. After months of enjoying the sunshine and giving
our skin that added boost of vitamin D, it is finally time to up our skincare regime and start
replenishing skin with nourishing ingredients that can help to avoid dry, cracked skin.

So to help you transition your skincare regime from summer to winter, we have compiled
together our top tips to help keep skin replenished and protected for those cold mornings.

Read on to find out more....

Invest In A Nourishing Moisturiser
One of the most common issues that people have during the winter months is dry,
cracked skin. This is due to the brisk chill in the air that causes skin to dry out and
become much more vulnerable to cracking. Try investing in a nourishing and replenishing
moisturiser that can help seal and protect skin away from the cold weather. Make sure
you are applying moisturiser every day in order to shield skin.

Protect Your Hands
Apart from our face, our hands are probably the most exposed part of our body during the
winter months. As we usually cover the rest of our body with plenty of layers, our hands
are vulnerable to drying and cracking a lot easier than other parts of our body. The skin
on your hands is also thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands,
therefore it's harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather.
Make sure you are moisturising hands with a nourishing hand cream and try to wear gloves
whenever you venture outside. Try investing in a good pair of hand gloves and leave
them on for at least an hour with your favourite hand cream!

Avoid Hot Baths
After a long wait on a freezing cold bus stop, many of us can't wait to run a boiling hot
bath and immerse ourselves in the warm water for hours. However, this can actually lead
to breaking down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture.

Use A Soft Scrub
On dry, flaky skin, try using a gentle exfoliater to help remove any rough patches. This
can help to smooth skin, but will also not cause any irritation. For those looking for a
home­made scrub, try adding salt with honey for a gentle scrub on skin.
For those working in the beauty industry, make sure you check out Diamond Designs
Uniforms. They have plenty beauty tunic styles perfect for your salon so that you can look
the part whilst helping your clients look their best.

Sun sea and pina coladas!

Hey guys,

Your probably wondering where I have disappeared to these past few months.

Social Media and blogging became to overwhelming for me that  I took a little breather for a while.

Everything came all at once.. Interviews, new job ..  holidays to plan for . I took the time to get my head sorted and focus on reality.

But I'm back.. All refreshed and ready to post more blog posts for you all. 

 I spent a lovely 3 weeks in Cyprus  where me and my partner got a rental car to have the freedom of going to and from our villa in the  village of Frenaros 10 minutes away from one of the biggest tourist attractions Ayia Napa.

Cyprus this year was a little more of a relaxation holiday so we had no plans to go on excursions as we needed the time to focus on our plans and getting away from everything for a short while.

I would highly recommend sage restaurant in Ayia Napa. A luxurious high end a la carte that's serves a mixture of Mediterranean and English food. I would also recommend Grecian sands hotel situated just outside of Ayia Napa with a lovely beach and plenty of facilities to accommodate all ages.

My 3 weeks went so quick and theres not much to say other than it was a such a great time to get all refreshed and ready for a new start.

I am now enjoying going back to college and becoming a fully qualified Accountant.
But that's something ill post about in my next blog post for you all.

Speak soon fellow bloggers! make sure you catch me on social media ! :)

Instant Look Palette

                                                                            Hey guys!


So recently i purchased yet again another product from Charlotte tilburys new range! .. i just had to get my hands on the new instant look palette.

My first impressions of the product itself.. I thought it was beautifully designed, the colours are shimmery yet glowy for a more youthful everyday natural look. and you can even add the deeper tones to create a more enhanced date night look.

There are 3 eye shadows, 2 blusher shades a pop shade for the apples of your cheeks and the swish shade for all over your cheek to give yourself that natural flush look. it also has her Hollywood contour kit both the bronzer and spectacular shimmer glow champagne highlighter to add the perfect sheen to your complexion.

for £49 can you really go wrong?..
No not really, its a palette for every woman's needs for your beauty kit for a day or evening look. Theres no more stress or worry trying to arrange all your products for that day when you have all you need in simple but beautifully compact palette.

You just have to buy it yourself to know exactly what I'm talking about.. its defiantly one of my favourite products at the moment! and i will be sure to take it away abroad with me to.


If anyone gets to purchase this.. comment below with your thoughts, i would love to hear.

                                                       Speak soon my lovelies

                                                                        xx
                                                                        lizzie

Catch Up & Make Up HAUL

Hello Fellow Bloggers!

Firstly please allow me to apologise in regards to where I have been hiding for the past couple of months..
I have been running a super busy schedule of Work commitments, Birthday planning, lots of job opportunity interviews and trying to set up my own YouTube Studio..
Enough of the boring stuff!..
Having this little breather has enabled my mind to expand on ideas for better and bigger content for my blog!!!
I am also in the process of making an inspirational blogger journal, A journal that will motivate and inspire others to gain an insight into what they want out of life, with a helping hand of tips and tricks of blogging!. How does that sound?

not forgetting to mention I am off back home to Cyprus for 3 weeks! so I will be posting a lot of content and vlogs for you guys, to help you get a feel of the place.

Whilst I've been taking a break, I ventured out and treated myself to some of Charlotte Tilbury's Make up collection. Isn't she a Make up Genius?!
Her products are all beautifully detailed and so pretty.. I cant help but have them dotted around my vanity as I admire the packaging.. Sad I know!

I don't know about you guys, But wearing Charlotte Tilbury's products makes me feel like a million dollar princess.

Any way's I picked up one of her lipsticks in Amazing Grace.. The perfect mattified texture in a middle toned rose. As much as i loved the colour! I only seem to suit it when I have a nice glowing tan as it seems to wash my face out otherwise.
I  also got myself the Cheek to Chic in Ecstasy.. Oh my.. I think this product needs a round of applause!.
I have never loved a blusher as much as this, Its a mid toned rose on the outer core for a subtle natural appeal to the face and the inner core of the blush better known as the POP shade is a deeper rose. The blusher seems to melt into your skin with just little blending needed. The blusher gives your face a more uplifted youthful glowing look.
And lastly I purchased her famous Eye pallet in The Dolce Vita.
Lets just say I cannot fault this little pallet. Each shadow is perfectly pigmented, very versatile as it can give you  a beautiful day to night look.

If only I was a millionaire... I would honestly pick up Charlotte's make up counter and have it as my Vanity. Her products are absolutely divine.


I've took a few pictures for you all to see how I adapted my look with Charlotte Tilbury's collection as well as a few other brands added, it gave me such a glowing look.

                                                                   Love
                                                                   Lizzie
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The Diamond Room

Hello Fellow Bloggers!

From my previous post about Gemporia! I am hear to tell you about the new exciting launch 'The Diamond Room' that is happening on the 4th March.

The Diamond Room is perfect for those who lead a busy lifestyle and want to learn more about the diamond pieces including - the cut, clarity, colour and grading of Diamonds.This new technology makes finding your favourite diamond jewellery much easier, it’s also the perfect tool for men searching for engagement rings as the Diamond Experts take viewers through the diamond collection helping them find the ring to make her say “yes” whilst educating them at the same time.
 
The new technology used on the website will completely revolutionise your shopping experience and what better way of treating you or your partner than getting savings of up to 57.7% off of the high street!.. Wowza!

Maybe you dont have time to nip into the store due to your busy schedule!?
There will be Diamond experts  on hand to show you our latest Diamond pieces - from Diamond stacker rings to show-stopping necklaces and classic engagement rings on the website everyday at certain times of the day.

Here is the link below for the Diamond Room that's coming very soon!

                               http://www.gemporia.com/en-gb/diamond-room-coming-soon/

Love

Lizzie

x

                                                        

Relaxation Dream!

Afternoon Blogger bunch!

So last week I had my postman deliver a lovely package of Aromatherapy by www.essenceofarcadia.com.

Who are Essence Of Arcadia you may be wondering?
Essence of Arcadia was born to celebrate aromatherapy and essential oils. We believe that aromatherapy is a thing of beauty and that its products should reflect this. We only sell the finest, therapeutic grade oils that are unmixed and pure. Every oil is checked and has the relevant certification so you know you are in safe hands. Our diffusers are all made with love. We focused on a lesser range of diffusers but more quality and style. We all have one in our home and believe they really are a thing of beauty.
Why I chose Essence Of Arcadia?

I have been meaning to find a product that I could come back to after a long shift at work and be able to wind down in a lovely hot bubble bath and relax myself later with Aromatherapy. This is when I did my little research and found this little wonder Essence Of Arcadia!.. I am all for 100% pure products as it can only mean the best for my well-being. I got a lovely class round shaped diffuser and 3 luxury 100% pure essential oils! lavender, tea tree, Eucalyptus. I firstly tried the Lavender essential oil in the diffuser with my mood setting applied too it was an absolute relaxation dream. I couldn't fault the product.. 100% guarantee satisfaction.

           
If you guys every get to purchase the product please let me know what you think!
                                               
                                                     Speak soon
                                                        Lizzie
                                                           x

My all time fav Butternut Squash Soup!

Hello lovelies!.

As you all know I suffer from IBS ( irritable bowel syndrome). Knowing that the foods I crave for junk, chocolate .. maybe a nice cappuccino all affect my stomach all due to the preservatives added in the food.

So I created a full filling soup that was both spicy but sweet yet satisfying and didn't react with me.
This soup is all homemade from scratch and can last up to a few days so it will never go to waste.

so here is my secret recipe that I will share with you all:

- 1 Butternut squash
- tea spoon of chil
- teaspoon of salt and pepper (or as much as you want)
-1 onion
-4 small carrots
-1 sliced red pepper
- 100ml of orange lentils
-3 celery sticks
- 1 cube of chicken stock
- 250 ml of water

Method:
Firstly dice your onion and lightly fry them with spray light or 1 tablespoon of veg oil  until soft then cut up all your veggies into thin slices and fry off your veggies on a low heat until soft again.
Once you've fried your veggies then add your lentils that have been washed into the pan and fry them for approx 2 minutes then adding your boiling hot 250 ml of water in the pan and adding your chicken stock. whilst simmering you may add as much chili  and salt as pepper to your taste.
Once you have simmered your vegetables for 10 minutes there should be about 100ml of water left in your pan. once its at this consistency turn off your pan and leave to cool down and then blend all your vegetables in a blender until smooth.

you may add single cream and parsley for decor.

What did you think?
send me a tweet if you get chance to make it !
                                   
                                                     Lizzie
                                                        x

Duvet Covers: Start the New Year by Sleeping Well!

My name is Alice & I am over excited to be at Lizzie Bella’s blog. Hope you enjoy this post & it would really make me smile if you come over to my blog & discover more of my work! I have always been an admirer for home décor & strongly believe that your bedroom is a focal point in any home & it is attention worthy. Do you agree?

Originally a continental exoticism, duvets have actually been available in the UK for decades, but they have only been popular since the early 70s. In the forty-odd years since then, they have succeeded in capturing the market share of the bedding industry, accounting for almost ninety per cent of bedding sales compared with traditional flat sheets and blankets. The reason for this popularity is clear to see:

Duvet Covers- For changing the entire look

You can make your duvet look different every week, simply by changing the duvet cover! Blankets are heavy enough as they are, and washing them frequently can be a time-consuming and literally weighty task! Even with modern conveniences like washing machines and tumble-dryers, changing the bedding can be a tiresome chore compared to the relative ease with which a duvet cover can be swapped! So widespread has the duvet now become that many household goods stores no longer sell blankets at all! Yorkshire Linen has very pretty duvet covers & they are my personal favourite.

Make Them a Part of the Décor

The real beauty of duvet covers is how easy it is to transform your bedroom, sometimes quite dramatically, simply by changing your bedding! With a carefully selected range of duvets you can enhance or harmonise your décor scheme, strengthen or alter your colour scheme and even make your room more comfortable by choosing duvet covers in your favourite fabrics and colours! H&M offers some snuggly-warm duvets and bedding sets.

Custom-defined Bedding Settings!

Duvets can be layered to provide the perfect level of cosiness in your bed. While blanket purists insist that duvets are too thick and heavy, this is not true at all with duvets available in a range of thicknesses (rated by tog, with, for example, a 4-tog duvet being a very lightweight one and a 16-tog being a very thick, winter duvet). It is even possible to put duvets together in various combinations to keep yourself cool in summer and warm in winter. For example, use a light 5-tog on very hot days, a 10-tog one for spring and autumn, and add the two together (a little dab of Velcro in each corner will keep them from twisting up inside the duvet cover) to make a splendidly warm winter duvet without spending any extra money! The duvet covers can be circulated too, opting for cool, crisp prints in warmer months, and cosy brushed cotton or flannelette in winter.

A final advantage of the versatile duvet is how easy they are to use! Making the bed every morning is a simple flap and smooth process, taking mere minutes – the new generation will never know the pain of trying to master the hospital corner!

Make Up Haul!

                                                   
Good Morning/Afternoon Guys!

Seeing as its the new year I wanted to get myself a few new purchases from www.bornprettystore.com .
As I have mentioned before its my favourite online store at the moment especially for a good bargain and great products!

I purchased a lovely natural eye shadow palette, 3 lovely neutral lip liners, a bunch of baby pink eye shadow brushes and of course to top off my eye look... I would need some eyelashes!.


The palette was definitely my favourite when I received the package! I opened it up to find every single eye shadow with there shimmering unique colour all perfectly pigmented! You cant go wrong with all these products under $15.

The brushes have been fantastic and are handy especially when blending colours and applying the products on, I couldn't fault them.

Here's a little treat from me to you... If you use LIZZH10 you can get 10% from there store to :).

If anyone has purchased from this store let me know what you think!
as I say honesty is the best policy and it would be great to find out what you think of their products.


                                                             
Lizzie                                                                  
x

New Year.. New Jewellery!

                                                                       Picture copy right to Gemporia.

Hello tinker-Bella's!

Hope you all had a lovely New Years filled with love, laughter and drunkenness!.

I spent my New Years with my partner and his family having a lovely celebratory meal and lots and lots of drinking.. (Mainly gin and tonic!).

As its new year, it's always nice to update your clothing, make up or even jewellery!.

When I was browsing the t-Internet to look for some little sparkle I came across Gemporia Jewellery and I was blown away by the amount of products that was on there!.

 Lovely sparkle at an amazing affordable price?!

Here are my top 5 favourites from www.gemporia.com :

-  POISE "SPIRIT" STERLING SILVER RING 
-RATANAKIRI ZIRCON 9K ROSE GOLD EARRINGS
-DIAMOND STERLING SILVER
-ESPIRITO SANTO AQUAMARINE & DIAMOND STERLING SILVER NECKLACE ATGW 1.05CTS 

-STERLING SILVER MESH BRACELET

The reasons for choosing these beautiful pieces from Gemporia is because of there unique style and classy look. I've always preferred Jewellery to have class and sparkle but can be dressed both casual and going out.

What do you think?

Check out www.gemporia.com with a current 10% sale!

                                                                  Lizziebellaa

                                                                          X