June Favourites

Hey hey! I haven't posted in a while, so this week I thought I'd do my June Favourites. This is actually my first favourites post, so I'll try to make this as detailed as possible.

Beauty Favourites
Since it's winter here in Australia, my lips are getting really dry and chapped lately, especially at night. I fix this by applying the Vanilla lip balm from Colette. I've never really been a fan of lip glosses that come in pots, but this one is really thick and easy to apply - and stays on all night! Also, I've been loving the Givenchy PhenomenEYES Mascara for so long! Its unique wand design helps coat and define each lash individually, causing your eyelashes to look amazing. Oh, and it may be expensive - but it's so worth it. Finally, the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain (that's a mouthful!) has been my favourite coloured lip product lately. I own the colour "Sweet Valentine," but it's really about what colour looks the best with your skin tone. If you don't eat or drink for about 10 minutes after you apply it, the colour will stay on for hours. Really!

Casual Favourites
As I mentioned in an earlier post, Lauren Conrad's books are perfection! I'm currently reading Sugar and Spice (the third book in the L.A. Candy trilogy), and I love it! Also, just because it's winter here, that doesn't mean it's not sunny! This isn't my picture, but my glasses look similar to those shown below. Because they have a similar design to Ray Ban sunglasses, you can easily pick up a cheap, similar, stylish version from just about anywhere.

Other Favourites
I got these boots the other day, and I'm already in love with them! They're from a brand called Bellissimo, which I found in a shoe warehouse at DFO. Be quick and get some of your own before the sales end!

From now on, I'll attempt to publish monthly favourites posts, and I'll talk about even more things next time! Stay tuned xx

Getting the best results from exercise

Hey! I've taken this post from my second tumblr, so please don't accuse me of stealing -  I wrote this myself! This post got a lot of notes on tumblr, so I thought you guys would like to read this, too. (:

You’ve all probably heard about how exercise is so good for you, so I won’t go on about that. Instead, here’s a few tips on how to get the most out of your exercise sessions. 

- Aim for at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Everyone can achieve this, trust me. You just need to make time rather than try to find it. 

- 1 weights, 2 cardio, 1 stretch and 1 sprint sessions per week. Weights sessions are pretty straight-forward: get some weights and target whatever muscles you like. For cardio, try running or swimming non-stop. Stretch sessions (probably not the proper name) are basically just yoga or Pilates. Finally, sprint sessions are just fast-paced exercises such as cycling, running, swimming or rowing (as fast as you can!). This is just an example/guideline. Do whatever suits you. 

- Warm up and cool down. A lot of people just can’t be bothered to do a cool-down, but it’s really important. Try to get your heart-rate up by doing something like taking a brisk walk and lightly stretching for both your warm-up and cool-down. 

- Wear good workout clothes. This could just be a tank top, tights, runners and a sports bra. 

- Drink heaps of water. This is much easier than you think! Just keep a water bottle next to you during the day and drink whenever you want. This, and not eating 1.5 hours before you exercise, will help prevent stitches. 

- You got a stitch!? This could mean that you are breathing too shallowly. Slow down a bit, breathe deeply and grip the stitch until the pain goes away. 

- Don’t be too intense. This is just common sense. If you know you have a sore muscle, don’t crank up the intensity. If you can, try to focus on another muscle group while you give your sore muscle some well-deserved rest. 

Of course, you can alter these tips to suit your own personal lifestyle. That's all from me for now. Bye! xx

Yeah, I'm a bookworm...

When it comes to books, I'm usually in one of two stages.... I either have nothing to read and am extremely bored, or I have a long list of books to read, because all of the good ones always have to come out at the same time. I have the same problem with movies and TV shows, but let's just stick to books for the moment...

Not to sound like a pushy teacher, but reading is seriously good for you. I mean, just 10 minutes of reading can help you get to sleep much faster than 10 minutes of texting, which ultimately leads to less dark circles. Yes!

Ever heard of the phrase, "don't judge a book by its cover?" It's so true! If a book has won countless awards but has a boring cover, don't hesitate to get it and see what it's like for yourself!

In case you didn't already know, I LOVE Lauren Conrad! Her books are perfection, and I'm currently in the middle of her two series; L.A. Candy and The Fame Game. 

Who couldn't forget Vampire Academy? Definitely not me! I first finished reading the series in grade 7, but I still love them and can hardly wait for the first movie to come out next year!

What are your current book obsessions? Let me know in the comments! xx