Happy New Year!

Salam Guys, 


Happy New Year! 


Well back in London, it's not technically the 1st of January yet - there are still a few more hours to go :)


I think the start of a New Year is a great time to aspire to new things and to create future goals for yourself. A time to celebrate a new and hopefully upcoming beautiful year (ignoring the 'end of the world' allegations lol)  However, I also feel it is a time to look back at your past year and do some critical self evaluation - to see the good things that you could improve and do more of and others that you feel you need to avoid. Different aspects in your life from what you eat to whom you spend company with. 


Also, for the Muslims out there this would be a great time to look at how you performed and ask yourself - how much time have you spent on worship? how many times do you remember Allah throughout your day?? and lastly, the first thing we will be asked on the Day of Judgement - the question about the quality of your Salah (is it on time?with full concentration?) . 


My New Year Goals:  


Next year will hopefully be a better year for me Insha-Allah - and I aim to become a better person, friend, daughter, blogger and muslimah. 


1. Devote more time to my lord: 

2. Study Hard: 

3. Frequent Blogging: 

4. Help out more @ home: 

5. Find better Company: 

6. Pamper me Silly :) 

7. Have fun: 

8. Get some hard earned Cash (i.e Job) 

9. Finally - live with this qoute :) 

And 10?? - I hope you all have an amazing year insha-allah 


♥♥♥

Winter fashion

Salam Guys,

How are you all?
Just going through my winter fashion favorites filled with the top trends. If there is more you have spotted on the highstreets - just let me know :) x

Fashion: 

1. Maxi Skirt - 

High Waisted Maxi Skirts are back on the high street - they are so elegant and classy. My favourite is the pleated one pictured above :)

How to wear them??- Team it with a blouse or shirt (tucked in), a large clutch, platform heels and your favourite winter coat :)
High waisted skirts can also be worn in the summer aswell :) This time with a loose tee and blazer or cardigan on top

2. Wedges (boots):

Wedges are the ultimate all season item, from summer  to winter. It also a great alternative to normal heels, giving you that advantage to look amazing but comfortable  At a time like this, wedge boots would be ideal. 

3. Tux Blazers: 

The idea of 'boy turns girl'look has influenced some designers to create the female tux! These are great in adding that edgy look to your outfit, its a change to the usual blazer - dress look . 


4. Large Clutches:

This is the most effortless and on-trend piece this year. if your outfit is looking a bit empty, a little bit of jewelry and a large clutch should do the trick. It is also an amazing piece for those who bring everything in their clutches *raises hand*, this is the closest thing to Doctor who's tardis on a night out! 


5:  Fur Capes: 
I'm in love with this! - it can be paired with all sorts of outfits. As well as keeping you warm, these capes come in all different sizes. It could come as a coat form as well as a smaller form that just adds that chic'ness to your look. 


6. Blouses: 

One of the most feminine pieces on this list. Its been around for years, making it suitable for any type of outfit. There also a variety types of blouses that can suit your style and the look you aim to achieve. This green one is the more feminine one, teamed with a ruffle detail on the top and sheer sleeves. The blouse can also be worn in any type of event, from work to parties. 


Beauty : 
Look one: (Statement look) 

This look is amazing for special occasions this season, such as formal dinners, parties and weddings. A smokey eye paired with a red lips for a more glamorous approach. 

Makeup: - Pictured is the Bobbi brown pallet ( an alternative could be Urban Decay's Naked                         pallet or even MUA 


Look two: (Pastel Look) 

This look has been adapted by famous celebrities like Adele . This is a classic look that has been around for YEARS. It's timeless and can be worn with anything, adding a very chic and classy flavour to your outfit. 

Makeup: 

Any eyeshadow pallet could be used for this one. Neutral colours would look best teamed with a black eyeliner of your choice to create a winged line. Do Not forget mascara :)  This would make your eyes look more wide awake and even bigger.

Hope my holiday gets better :(

Salam Guys,


The only reason I've disappeared lately is because I've stepped into a world of Revision and Housework. Yeah its true - while everyone is either skiing in France or shopping their head off - I've been retreated into the house like an old widow. I deserve to be free..... 


Sorry bout that...haha - but seriously I need to get out the house! Quick . Thinking of going shopping some time tomorrow or the day after Insha-allah. 


Anyway - How was you guys-es (<--wait- is that a word :p) holiday ??  fill me in :) 

P.S -  Thought of the Day:  

This is simply beautiful - I often find myself in a bad situation which makes me turn to Allah - Vice versa - even good situations makes me thank Allah and turn towards him. :) 

i love my sleep :)

Just came across this while surfing on the net....it's so cute xD 

And no.. me and sleep have had a long stable relationship without conflict for sure 

Review: Simple's Replenishing Rich Moisturiser

Salam Guys,

These days I've been getting really bad skin because of the cold and windy weather in the UK. Having a really bad moisturiser has led to my skin being really dry and flaky :( I decided I better do something about it because my skin is already damaged enough at it is.

So..I brought this today at Superdug after reading some really good reviews about Simple's skincare range. Most of the positive reviews and comments were about Simple's Replenishing Rich Moisturiser - stating that it was 'deeply hydrating' and 'extremely rich' to the skin. Well- guess what??... This thing is the best thing I've ever had :D It's practically genius.

I've never been an expert in skincare at all, it's just these past few months since January 2011 (Wait- that's a year :0 Oh dear! Time flies..) after watching some YouTube videos, it's really helped me gain an insight about not only beauty but how to take good care of yourself. Our body is a given to us by god, and the best way to go is to take good care of it :) .

Well - so i haven't had a good moisturiser for like umm.. Never! So finding Simple was - lets just say very rewarding *sniff sniff*
This stuff works so GOOD, and it actually hydrates your skin and your skin feels so much smoother. I feel like every moisturiser claims to do that lol. I have combination skin - it's my t-zone area, chin and forehead  that are oily but i find that in the winter It's them parts of my face that are mostly dry - weird. I also find that alot of products which contain alcohol just dry my skin completely . Speaking of which- my cleanser and face wash  actually do contain alcohol lol but i guess it just clears my skin and should be followed by a good moisturiser.

Simple claims:

• It contains Vital Vitmin - Pro- Vitimin B5 which actively restores, softens and smoothes
• Skin loving nutrients  like Glycerine, whch hydrates, nourishes and moisturises for 12 hours. Bisabol  soothes and calms while Allacton softens and protects 
• No perfume, No colour, No unnecessary or harsh chemicals which won't upset the skin 

Bisabol: A natural ingredient used to heal skin,and a great anti-irritant and anti -inflammatory for sensitive skin

Allantoin: A compound which is naturally produced by many organisms (wisegeek.com) 

As you can see it's filled with lots of good ingredients- great for sensitive skin. So i used it on my skin just after cleansed my skin with Body Shop Seaweed Cleanser (love that range). I found the moisturiser goes a very long way, you only need a small amount to cover your whole face AND neck :D so i thought how money efficient!  Just after minutes of applying, my skin felt baby soft and it instantly felt hydrated - the flakiness had gone. Definitely a good buy. Also, another thing - its £2!!! <- i know - not even going to comment on that - nuff said. 

So guys, if you are suffering from dry and flaky skin in the winter season or just generally - defo the product to buy. There's other amazing products in their range, night creams, cleansers and face wash. But i guess this one may work as a good night cream too since its so hydrating:) 

Long review- my first 

Thanks for reading and hope it was helpful - please comment below 

xx

Shopping Savings!

Salam Guys,

Just because it's the holidays, doesn't mean you can 'splash the cash' or 'burn a hole in your pocket' - shop smarter and save! :D Okayss... well are you those sort of people who wait around early morning in a store after Christmas day (boxing day) just so you can get your hands on em' bargains??Hmm..? Well wow! some passion i see there - i have no patience for that AT ALL - i'lll probably be back home sleeping :) Is it sad??- No, i call it difference in values and priorities haha jk.

Anyway, for those amazing shoppers on that cold boxing day morning at a store- or even other people who just want to save money. Here is some tips that could make your day at the shopping centre MUCH more easier.

1. Make a List: 

Yes! Those lessons at school back when you were 7 or 8 are very helpful you know :) Making lists in life just makes everything easier - you may seem like an perfection freak haha - but it saves you time and money for so many things in your life. Right - make a list of what exactly you want to buy, question yourself -what is it that you want to buy from the store?. This gives you a clear focus of your aims, and helps you easily spot the items you want in the store effectively later on. Its a quick way of saying "Right, this is what i want and came here for" purchase and get out of the store. <- Quick right? It avoids those situations where you pilgrimage to every store, spending endless hours in each store - then coming out with either a small amount of items (waste of time??) or a large bulk of items ( many of whom you may not need!)

2. Shop On-line: 

Technology has made it's debut for the last couple of years - So? make use of it! If you wanna save your ass     rather than going out in the cold - then all you need is a mug of tea/coffee and computer. Yes, within the comfort of your home you can order goods - even internationally. Shopping on-line also saves you a few pounds/dollars as some items may be cheaper on-line or other items may be only online exclusive. Another tip  that i often do is before i check into a store, i look online (more products online) and i do what i call 'What's on the menu?' observation - Haha Yeahh...so i check out the latest products/items and the latest sales going on.


3. Budget

Have a budget of how much money you are going to allow yourself to spend! Just cuz everything's on sale - does't necessarily mean you should burn a hole in your pocket :) Remember, you've got another year ahead of you Insha-allah ( meaning: if god wills) so don't splash out every remaining cash you may have - leaving you empty :/ Say to yourself, that's what i need and that's how much i aim to spend - Done!

4. Don't use a Credit Card!

This is probably the most wise option ever! Its is best to leave your credit card at home for YOUR own benefit. A lot of the time, when shopping in crazy sales you're not thinking about how much you're spending - just how many bags your carrying gives a certain arousal lol. But this may lead to a risk of overdraft in your bank account - and that's a scary thing! Therefore, in order to prevent this happening - bring some cash with you. It is proven through a lot of other people's experiences  that carrying cash around reduces the chance of buying alot of unnecessarily items and makes you value each penny you spend - mainly because the image of your cash decreasing throughout the day is pretty agonising lol!

5. Sale? Think again

Hey! just because it states it's on 'sale' - doesn't mean you are getting the best deal out of it. Supermarkets and boutiques know people will be heavily shopping at this time after Christmas - so they know they'll be able to get a few pricey items off maybe £2 - and then slap the label 'SALE' on it. Fair?? - no :/
To avoid this you gotta be careful about what you shop - analyse in your head a few thoughts - "is it worth it?" and be open minded - remember, it's not the end of the world,  you will have time to purchase through other sales and who knows? - maybe they'll slap off a few pounds after a couple of days - Patience :)
LOL side note: some advertisers now advertise: "Purchase so and so before 11.12.12" aka the day before the end of the world - quite amusing in a way lol :D - why make money out of our deaths may I ask?

6. Think Ahead

If your going to buy clothes or shoes. Then buy classical pieces, as in don't go buying items that are 'bang' on trend but can easily be 'off' trend as well. As I said earlier, be open minded when looking for the best deals - think ahead. Such as what you can wear for the summer, when winter wears off and also look for pieces that can remain in your wardrobe for the long term. It reduces the chances of you having to renew the wardrobe again - thus saving m.o.n.e.y :)


Through all that, remember to have as much fun as possible. Bring family and friends along for a shopping spree and share these tips!

Thanks for reading, please comment below xx

I'M BACK!

Salam Guys!

How are you?? Yes, I guess i have disappeared for a VERY long while! Just finished my mocks this week and a lot of school work off my shoulder Alhamdulilah (meaning: thank god)..... So i wasn't able - prior to this to blog any post but don't get me wrong lol - still kinda busy. I guess i will not be able to follow my 'one post a day' plan i layed out due to practical reasons *sigh* :(

So i now promise to do a couple of posts a week - hmm.. say about 3-4 rather than one a day. As a result - this will allow me to get on with my life and find new inspirations without feeling burdened AND it may increase the value of the post - so people can comment till about a few days allowing them to ask questions. Sounds good to me.

I've got a few blog post ideas i'de like to write about, however, if there are a few that you've got on your mind - please let me know and comment below.

Thank you
xx

P.S : Do you love ma kittens haha (not mine!) - just thought it makes a cute come-back! 3 cheers to that <3 x