Wow I can't believe it is my third places I would love to visit Friday already! How time flies!
This week I wanted to choose somewhere a little closer to home, somewhere relaxing, down to earth and with a spa! So I chose...
A stunning hotel in a remote part of Scotland. The Isle or Eriska, located not far from Oban airport on the West coast of Scotland.
There is something homely about this traditional hotel. It has a fabulous history in a remote location and I can imagine would make you feel very relaxed!
Serene and tranquil. No noise or hustle and bustle. What could be more relaxing than turning off your phone and enjoying the scenery and sounds of nature. Gorgeous at any time of the year!
Just imagine sitting infront of the fire here with a book and a glass of wine (or hot chocolate for me) It really doesn't get more traditionally Scottish than this :-)
Looking for a luxury 5 star hotel and Spa in Scotland? I think this could be what you are looking for.
What do you think?
Friday, 15 February 2013
My top 10 beautiful Celebrity Hair Braid Styles
Who doesn't love some gorgeous hair braids? Especially with Spring, hopefully, just around the corner. Hair braiding is a gorgeous way to wair your hair for any occasion. Perfect for a romantic dinner date or to a wedding.
Here are my top 10 Beautiful Celebrity Hair Braid Styles and some tips on how to get the look!
Kourtney Kardashian looks gorgeous here. From the front it looks just like she has her hair in a simple middle parting with braids either side but at the back it is woven in to a complex bun braid.
I always find wearing your hair like this gives you a very youthful apperance. Lauren Conrad and Nicole Richie are seasoned pro's at having their hair styled this way.
I absolutely adore this whole look seen here on Delta Goodrem. The hair, the lipstick... oh the glamour!! Stunning. I love the loose curls and volume with the simple braid on top of her head which adds a more current zing to the doo. This girl is stunning and with this hair she looks like a Hollywood starlet. Again fairly simple to copy, lots of volume, irregular loose curls and even add a pre braided hair band to make it very simple!
Another Kardashian sister here. This time Kim Kardashian's hair braid is at number 2 because it looks so edgy, effortless and stylish. I love all the different size braids rolled in to one and how it doesn't look too perfect. It works very well. If the rail peiece was any longer she would risk looking over styled but here She got it just right!
And at number 1 with a great style for longer hair is Blake Liveley. I adore this style because it is so sleek and can literally be worn anywhere. To a red carpet event, wedding, out clubbing, on a lunch date. All you have to concentrate on is getting the hair sleek and once it is in a bobble you can really have some fun and experiment with weaving all sorts of braids in to each other. It will never look the same twice.
So thats it gals. Which one is your favourite?
Here are my top 10 Beautiful Celebrity Hair Braid Styles and some tips on how to get the look!
Kourtney Kardashian looks gorgeous here. From the front it looks just like she has her hair in a simple middle parting with braids either side but at the back it is woven in to a complex bun braid.
I always find wearing your hair like this gives you a very youthful apperance. Lauren Conrad and Nicole Richie are seasoned pro's at having their hair styled this way.
Jennifer Lawrence looks stunning as per usual with her hair braided in to a bun. She has some sort of jewel braided in with it which adds an extra element of glamour. This do looks complicated but I think it would be relatively simple.
I absolutely adore this whole look seen here on Delta Goodrem. The hair, the lipstick... oh the glamour!! Stunning. I love the loose curls and volume with the simple braid on top of her head which adds a more current zing to the doo. This girl is stunning and with this hair she looks like a Hollywood starlet. Again fairly simple to copy, lots of volume, irregular loose curls and even add a pre braided hair band to make it very simple!
Even though this is a fairly old picture of Scarlett Johansson I wanted to include it because I think the hair style is timeless. A large braid looped over the top of the head, simple makeup and bright stand out lips. Such an elegant yet classy and sexy look.
This is an incredibly easy look to copy. Style your hair as usual and add a pre braided hair band to finish the look. Katy Perry carries it off beautifully. Especially suits mid length hair and short hair styles.
This is such an effortless look. The styled side swoop pony tail with the one sided braid. Perfect for a spring wedding. The great thing about this style is the messier the better so no need to worry about getting it perfect. Molly Simms models this braided style well.
Brooklyn Deckers hair style here is so effortless yet stylish. The waves at the front coupled with the messy on top braid is gorgeous. The great thing about this hairstyle is because of the effortless edge you can really glam up your outfit. Team with a bodycon dress to complete the look.
I adore this hair braid style seen here on Karen Gillan. It sits so beautifully on her and goes well with her young age. The asymetric braid is really different but still not too dramatic. Wearing your hair like this is sure to bring lots of compliments your way.
Another Kardashian sister here. This time Kim Kardashian's hair braid is at number 2 because it looks so edgy, effortless and stylish. I love all the different size braids rolled in to one and how it doesn't look too perfect. It works very well. If the rail peiece was any longer she would risk looking over styled but here She got it just right!
And at number 1 with a great style for longer hair is Blake Liveley. I adore this style because it is so sleek and can literally be worn anywhere. To a red carpet event, wedding, out clubbing, on a lunch date. All you have to concentrate on is getting the hair sleek and once it is in a bobble you can really have some fun and experiment with weaving all sorts of braids in to each other. It will never look the same twice.
So thats it gals. Which one is your favourite?
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Thursday, 14 February 2013
REVIEW - Garnier Olia Permanent Hair Colour 7.13 Dark Beige Blonde
My sister was going on a hen weekend and was in need of a quick home hair dye so off she went to the shops and picked up Garnier Olia Permanent Hair Colour in 7.13 Dark Beige Blonde.
She asked me to help her of course I jumped at the chance to spend some good girly time with my sis!!! To be honest I have never dyed my own hair and only ever helped a friend dye theirs once... so she was in good hands... ha! The reality of this didn't dawn on my until I was applying the lotion thinking oh god this could go horribly wrong and there was no time to fix it as she was leaving very early the next morning. Oh well too late now I thought!!
So I started by reading the little leaflet you get with all the instructions. It gives you a few options in how you apply. 1 being if you are covering grey you apply to roots leave then add remainder of lotion to ends and 2 is apply all over. We chose the second one.
I began to mix the lotions as directed. This is quite easy as the box doubles as a handy bowl holder by having perferated edges that you push out. Very clever. It also comes with gloves which are very necessary for using these lotions and potions.
After the lotion was mixed I applied the bottle lid and began with the top of her hair seperating and apply to roots first then worked my way down the back of her head and lasty applied to the ends.
The lotion is a good consistency, it doesn't run everywhere or have an awful smell. In fact it didn't smell of much only towards the 30 minutes being up did the smell become stronger.
Presto!! Now all thats left is wait 30 minutes and pray I have covered it evenly.
After 30 minutes I give her hair a little massage as directed then rinsed the lotion out. I then applied the supplied conditioner and rinsed thoroughly.
The results are in....
My sis is very happy with her hair. It looks very healthy and shiny and is a lovely natural colour with various tones. It really looks lovely. She said she will be buying this dye again so thumbs up!!!
What do you think?
She asked me to help her of course I jumped at the chance to spend some good girly time with my sis!!! To be honest I have never dyed my own hair and only ever helped a friend dye theirs once... so she was in good hands... ha! The reality of this didn't dawn on my until I was applying the lotion thinking oh god this could go horribly wrong and there was no time to fix it as she was leaving very early the next morning. Oh well too late now I thought!!
So I started by reading the little leaflet you get with all the instructions. It gives you a few options in how you apply. 1 being if you are covering grey you apply to roots leave then add remainder of lotion to ends and 2 is apply all over. We chose the second one.
I began to mix the lotions as directed. This is quite easy as the box doubles as a handy bowl holder by having perferated edges that you push out. Very clever. It also comes with gloves which are very necessary for using these lotions and potions.
After the lotion was mixed I applied the bottle lid and began with the top of her hair seperating and apply to roots first then worked my way down the back of her head and lasty applied to the ends.
The lotion is a good consistency, it doesn't run everywhere or have an awful smell. In fact it didn't smell of much only towards the 30 minutes being up did the smell become stronger.
Presto!! Now all thats left is wait 30 minutes and pray I have covered it evenly.
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After lotion application - waiting 30 mins |
The results are in....
My sis is very happy with her hair. It looks very healthy and shiny and is a lovely natural colour with various tones. It really looks lovely. She said she will be buying this dye again so thumbs up!!!
What do you think?
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Victim of the online shopping revolution or failure to move with the times?
It is indeed very sad to see much loved British stores like HMV, Jessops and blockbuster going in to liquidation.
With the latest victim being clothing store Republic. It got me thinking.
Are these stores simply a victim of the online revolution or a victim of not moving forward with the times quickly enough?
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Places I would Love to Visit Friday | 2
Have you ever seen the film The Retreat? With vince vaughn? Aside from it being really funny I love the location where it is shot. So for my 2nd Places I would love to visit Friday I bring you Bora Bora :-)
Bora Bora is an island in the Pacific Ocean. I am not a massive fan of the ocean, perhaps that comes from watching Jaws, but. Here it looks so beautiful and blue I would love to dive straight in.
There are a few resorts on the island but I have chosen the Four Seasons. It has a Spa, fitness centre, restaurants, plunge pools. Pure heaven! The more I look at the photos the more I dream of going there.

The Four Seasons Bora Bora was featured on the Real Housewives of Orand County.
Another beautiful resort on the island, the Hilton Nui Resort, was featured on the tv show Keeping up with the Kardashians.
Just imagine waking up in the morning and walking out on to the deck to this!
What do you think? Would you like to visit Bora Bora?
Bora Bora is an island in the Pacific Ocean. I am not a massive fan of the ocean, perhaps that comes from watching Jaws, but. Here it looks so beautiful and blue I would love to dive straight in.
There are a few resorts on the island but I have chosen the Four Seasons. It has a Spa, fitness centre, restaurants, plunge pools. Pure heaven! The more I look at the photos the more I dream of going there.

The Four Seasons Bora Bora was featured on the Real Housewives of Orand County.
Tamra Barney in Bora Bora |
Another beautiful resort on the island, the Hilton Nui Resort, was featured on the tv show Keeping up with the Kardashians.
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Kim Kardashian in Bora Bora |
Just imagine waking up in the morning and walking out on to the deck to this!
What do you think? Would you like to visit Bora Bora?
Places I Would Love to Visit Friday | 1
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Friday, 8 February 2013
10% off Discount Code!!
I stumbled accross this really cute website...
They make fantastic and fun jewelllery and you can get 10% off 'New in' using the dicsount code: tgif10
I love this cute cross bracelet and gorgeous snake ring. It is really cheap! Great peices to finish off an outfit.
What do you think?
They make fantastic and fun jewelllery and you can get 10% off 'New in' using the dicsount code: tgif10
I love this cute cross bracelet and gorgeous snake ring. It is really cheap! Great peices to finish off an outfit.
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Sideways Cross cord bracelet £2.50 |
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Moustache brooch | Serpent ring | studded bracelet |
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