What I've been up to lately


Hi!
I've been offline for quite a while now ,but I still want to keep you updated so these are the newest changes in my life:

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1. I started to eat healthy food and stopped eating sugar
Well , I've not completely given up on sugar,but I've certainly reduced it a lot!If in the past I used to eat chocolate in the morning,now I've changed it with milk , cereals and honey .At home if I feel like I need something sweet I just eat 2-3 clementines or drink a glass of orange juice+carrots.I must say,it wasn't easy but if I could do it,anyone can!


2. I drink more water
For a person that used to drink a maximum of 0.5l of water per day,I'm pretty amazed that I managed to get to 1.5l - 2l per day!Of course,it involved a lot of going to the bathroom at the begining,but my body is feeling better and my skin starts looking more hydrated.


3.I'm no longer testing any beauty product
In the past I used to receive and also buy almost any kind of make-up,I started being pretty picky now because: I've used a well known foundation that literally aged my skin and made it dry;I've had a nasty reaction to a natural face cream; I didn't see any results from some products and so on....
My main concern is skincare right now.






1. Start working out and be consistent with it -I am starting slowly with stretching every day

2. Write regularly on my two blogs: Cupcake Splendens and Foodie Stop in UK -please feel free to follow me on FoodieStop :)








What plans do YOU have? :)

October Glossybox UK - UNBOXING

It's been a long time since I've been this happy to receive my beautybox.
Don't get me wrong,I get excited and curious every month before getting my Glossybox,but this month has exceeded my expectation.
5 full size products !This is what I got:




I have to make a  Beautyblender vs  Ninka K FX Blending Sponge post.
This Play Paint lip and cheek tint is my absolute favourite.My boyfriends says that it looks super hot.I'm definitely going to use it more often..


Lanolips-looks like a nice color,i'm curious about it.
Talika Photo-Hydra Day -I really needed a hydrating face cream!Can't wait to use it:)


So susan pencil- I'm kinda' confused with the color,I'm not sure if it will suit me ,my skin color is very light and the product is quite dark, it will take some time to learn how to use it.


This is what I received in this month's Glossybox.
Did you receive your box?If you want your own beautybox,register HERE.

kisses,

Keep yourself warm


Hello!
Do you live in Spain or any other hot, sunny country with a long summer and pretty blue sky?If so,you are so , so lucky!
But if you live in England , you must know that summer is very short , and the temperatures are not so high.
When I first moved to the UK I wasn't expecting so much rain and such low temperatures!
My first rent was very nice,a small cozy flat with only one room but enough for me and my boyfriend.

The cold weather gets me down very easy ,so when I'm in my room,I want to feel the heat.
I was super happy that my landlord had installed electric radiators .What a relief!
Such a quick and simple way to warm yourself and the room !

They are safe to use,safety is the no.1 priority for me.
I really prefer electric radiators because they are so simple to use,and you can also programme them to start heating the house just before you come home from work.
Also,they can be a great alternative if you want to save money on your  heating bill,some types of radiators can help you save up to 50% .

If you are redecorationg your house or just want to change your radiators , you can see HERE more options of radiators at good prices.

kisses,



*This is a collaboration post
Also,you can take a warm bath: https://www.cupcakesplendens.com/2015/07/warm-bath-favourites-review-lush.html

How to Make Your Bedroom Look Luxurious

 Hi,loves! :)
If you have spent any time in a high end hotel, you already know that those rooms are luxurious and soothing at the same time. The room seems to grab a hold of your in comfort and give you one amazing night sleep. Can you imagine having that feeling every night when you get ready to go to bed? I was able to transform my bedroom with a few simple changes, and now I feel like I am sleeping in a five start hotel room each night.
The first thing I did was throw away my ten year old mattress and started looking for a new large mattress. I found a great selection of super king size mattresses online at CutPriceMattresses.  Even better still this enormous mattress was delivered the very next day. Now the first thing I did was pile up the pillows on the bed. Rather than just the two pillows at the top of the bed, I placed eight different pillows, ranging in size from really large to small, arranged in a way that made the bed look extremely inviting.
The next thing I did was upgrade my ceiling fan. Although that old white ceiling fan did provide a vital service, it was dated and looked like it belonged in a child's room. So I choose a nice bamboo paddle fan, something you would see outside at a Tiki bar in a tropical paradise. It was both elegant and functional, and really helped to create a luxurious feel in my bedroom.
The next thing I did was get longer and heavier curtains for all the windows in the bedroom. The length of the curtains helped to make the room appear bigger, providing me that extra focus to my beautiful king bed posts. The curtains also were heavy enough to block out light at night and dull noises from the neighborhood, a huge plus for my sleeping habits.
I purchased some candles that matched the bed set and curtains, then placed them on the dresser, end tables, and the top of the tall dresser. They help to set a romantic mood as well as give the room that classy look and feel.

One thing I loved about the hotel rooms I frequent is the cozy sitting area. I took my cue from there and got a comfortable chair for the corner, a unique overhead lamp, and placed them on a thick rug. The area helps to give me a place to unwind rather than laying down on the bed.

Have you done any changes to your room?

kisses,

OOTD: These red boots are made for walkin'

Hello!

I am slowly packing for my holiday and looking through my stuff I found this amazing pair of red boots .
When I look at them I always remember Jessica Simpsons video ,where she looked her best while wearing those red boots.I think this might be the reason why I chose to buy them.




Because the boots are the "star" of the outfit,I wanted to wear a simple black top and some black  leather leggings.
My makeup is also very simple to do,I chose to do a black cat eye and wear a red-orange lipstick that would match my outfit.


       

Shoes - Jessica Buurman
Leggings - USC

Have a nice week! :)

Glossybox August UNBOXING

Hello! :D
I am so excited!I just received my August Glossybox!Just in time,before my holiday.
This is what I got:



Naobay Calming Face Toner - I already have a face mask from this brand so I am very happy that I can use the products togheter.
Mememe Lip Glide - a beautiful summerish color,I will take it with me on the flight



Manna Kadar  Conditioning lash primer- this is an interesting product,but it does not meet my needs.Emite Make-up Artist Colour Powder Blush- I was super happy for this product.
I wanted a blush and this color suits me quite well.



Sass Intimate Purifying Cleanser- I think this is the product that I am most happy about.
I really was considering going this weekend to Boots to buy some products for the intimate zone and guess what!The product came to me in my Glossybox!:D
I read that some ladies where not very happy for this product,but I think that everyone of use should take care of all of our body,not just the face or the nails or the hair...



You can also subscribe to Glossybox HERE , it costs £10 /month + postage .
What do you think of this months Glossybox?


kisses,

Lasts drops of Summer

Hey!
I can't believe it's already the mid of August!
Even if these are the last days of summer,I want to make the most of them,so in a week I will be heading back to my home country ,where the temperatures are much more higher than in UK.
In my town there's a salted lake ,and  people say that the water is so salted that you don't even have to swim,the water will keep you on top.
I really can't wait to go there again . :D



For my holiday I picked a new swimsuit from a site called Rosegal.com.
The prices are quite small,so give it a try .:)




This is the swim suit,it looks a little bit different from the website,but it's a nice one .
If you have big hips like moi , than you must order a bigger size. I ussualy wear M, but this time I should have opted for L.


Also I picked this bracelet,which I like a lot!
It reminds me of currants,I want to eat it. :D
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Tell me,what are your plans for the last days of summer?

kisses,

July Glossybox - Unboxing

Hi!
I just realised that I forgot to show you July's Glossybox!
How is that even possible?I have no idea!
If you have been reading my blog for a while,you must know that I am a big Glossybox fan.
This is what I had in my box:





This box was all about skincare products,I would have loved to have at least a lipstick over there...
But the pouch was amazing! :D

What are your thoughts?

kisses,

Perfume Collection - Lancome Paco Rabanne DKNY Kate Moss


I just realised that I have quite a few perfumes and my collection is getting bigger and bigger so I told myself,why not do a post about it?
Having a nice,quality perfume is essential for me.
These are the perfumes that I have right now,I am not a fan of fresh perfumes,even if it's for men,I prefer sweet ones that I can wear all day long,so 4 of them smell like roses,while another one is a little bit fresh and the other one is musky.



Black XS - It was love at first sniff...
I actually waited for 3 years to buy it...but I eventually got it this year!It's my all time favourite.
I know that it might sound strange,but I feel more confident and positive when I wear it.
I tried more Paco Rabanne perfumes,even Black XS L'exces ,but I prefer this one.



007 For HER- my boyfriend bought it for my birthday,it reminds me of my very first perfume that I received as a gift from my mom almost 18 years ago.
It smells like berrys,it's very feminine and I really like to wear it in the morning.
Unfortunately,it's not very persistant,I cannot feel it anymore after a couple of hours.


Midnight Rose
I usually wear this perfume in the evening.As the name says- Midnight Rose- is a soft , nightish perfume,that I usually like to wear if I go for a date with my fiance or have dinner with friends.
It's a very delicate perfume,and the bottle has a perfect purple ombre.I love the details.


Kate Moss Summer Time- I had every Kate Moss perfume except Vintage.And yes,I consider buying it.
Each and every one of her perfumes are unique,but quite similar.They are gentle,romantic,feminine.
This is your perfect scent for a hot summerish day.


Before buying  DKNY -Be Delicious I tried it at a store on a piece of paper.Such a big mistake!
On my skin it smells totally different so I had quite a surprise realising that it was smelling very fresh-and strange- on my skin.I will give it to my aunt soon,it totally doesn't suite me.
But what I like about it is that the smell is very persistant,I can feel it even after 8 hours.



 Rise-Beyonce- my boyfriend bought this one for Christmas.
I wear this perfume when I feel like doing something different.It's a musky perfume.
You see,I like wearing my clothes and my perfume depending on my mood.
And if I'm wearing Rise,than I'm feeling myself .

 Do you have a favourite perfume?Which one?

kisses,

How to choose the perfect engagement ring - Tips for Men




Hi,loves!
This post will be quite different because it will be exclusive for guys!But it can also be for ladies,if you want to know how to choose the perfect diamond ring for yourself!
As you may already know,this year in April I got engaged (click HERE to read our story ) and I received an amazing diamond ring from my fiance,but what you do not know is that the ring that I'm wearing right now is the 3rd one,because i got it exchanged 2 times.Uhm...yes.
Sooo guys,if you want to marry your amazing lady this is what you have to do:




1.Take one of her rings with you at the shop
This will be the easiest way to know what size she has.
My fiance bought me a smaller ring,like 3 size smaller!So this was the first time when I changed my ring.


2.Ask her what kind of gold she prefers
Maybe she likes yellow gold,maybe white gold or maybe rose gold?Just ask her!
I really really didn't want a yellow gold engagement ring and I told my boyfriend many times,just to be sure.
Also,I would advise you not to go for the 9ct gold.why?Because it's not resistent in time,and even after a couple of months you can see very visible scratches,so go for the 18ct and 24 ct gold.
image via www.brendle.es

3.Know what kind of diamond to choose.
Ok,now this is tricky.If you want to buy her a diamond ring between let's say between 100 £- 5000 £ or more,you must know that all those kind of diamonds have impurities.We didn't know that.
They are even clasified ,you can read all about it on wikipedia and they come in different shades too!
So if you want to buy her a diamnod ring,do not hesitate to ask the shop assistant for magnification lens and also look at the diamond at natural light!Make sure that the impurity is not very visible!!




4.Best time to buy the engagement ring?When you're ready :) and of course, Sale season! July -August and January.

Hope this post helped you.
kisses,
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