Nail Tutorial For Winter...

Merry christmas everyone. With christmas party's and get togethers around the corner, warm colors and long dresses are coming out. I have taken some time out to show you a great nail tutorial for winter. This cute art is lovely for xmas. Hope you enjoy.

- Sophie.

Winter Looks...

As winter is quickly approaching, and the weather is becoming more and more colder, keeping yourself warm and doing it in style is never wrong, right? As I love winter, I wanted to go through a few looks I have put together for them colder seasons.

Jumpers:
You can never go wrong with a nice, warm jumper in the winter. From wool to cashmere they will keep you snug on those cold evenings. This over sized, chunky jumper from H&M is perfect for the Winter. Pair it with a warm scarf and some jeans and you have a great look.
Available in pink and dark grey marl from £19.99.
 

Boots:
Finding the perfect pair of boots can be hard, but with the right research you can be walking in style. These boots from Timberland are great for the winter keeping your feet warm and fashionable. They are premium full-grain waterproof leather for comfort and durability.  The color is wheat Nubuck and they also fold up too. The price is £140.00. Perfect with blue skinny jeans and this jacket from H&M for a casual look. Price; £39.99


-Sophie Ashraf.

Friday Favorites...

Happy Friday! Hope you all had a good week and enjoyed all the nice weather. Can't believe that July is nearly over and August is quickly approaching. Today I thought I would post a Friday Favorite seen as I haven't done one in a while! Have a great weekend...


Favorite Singer:
Chris Brown
 


Favorite morning cleanser:



Favorite sneakers:
Nike Blazers


Favorite perfume:


Favorite shop:


Have a fun weekend !

-Sophie.

Nail Tutorial

As I haven't done a nail tutorial in a while I thought I would do one today. I have picked a really cute tutorial that looks BEAUTIFUL. Be sure to check out cutepolish channel on YouTube, she does some great tutorials that are really fun and easy! This one is the Arizona Green Tea Cherry Blossom design.

-Sophie.

Friday Favorites...

Happy Friday! I can't believe that it's the 1st of June, already! This year is flying by. It's crazy, I saw my first Christmas advert of the year, the other day, I was pretty shocked that people are preparing for Christmas! But anyways, I have collected some of my favourite things over the week to share with you.


Favourite fashion quotes:







Favourite stud earrings:


Favourite Dress:


Favourite necklace:


Enjoy your weekend!

-Sophie.

Accessorizing Your Look

An outfit is never finished without the accessories! I have learned that when you are deciding on your accessories it isn't necessarily always about matching or blending the colours. If you are wearing something that has bright colours or a print that attracts the eye straight away, you don't want to over accessorize as this will distract your main piece.

For example:

This dress would only need a few accessorize. Like a couple of rings, a chunky bracelet or some earrings.

Friday Favorites...

TGIF! Aahh, so happy it's Friday, it's the end of another busy and productive week. Hasn't April flown by ? I remember when it was the start of January and now were only one month away from the half way point of the year! Anyways, here are some of my Friday Faves' from this week.


Favorite Lip Gloss
Double Hit Lip


Favorite Leather Jacket
Zara


Favorite Blazer
H&M


Favorite Hairstyle
Cassie


Favorite Actor
Denzel Washington


-Sophie.

Apple And Banana Smoothie!

I am always on the lookout for some healthy, quick, and easy fruit smoothies. As I was browsing around on the net I saw this recipe which met all my needs! When I read the method I was trying to look for the rest of it! It was so short and quick I had to share it with you all! I normally drink it in the morning it complements my breakfast so well. I hope you enjoy this delicious smoothie too!

Prep time: 5 mins
Serves 1


Ingredients: 
1/2 cup of pure orange juice
1/4 cup low fat milk
1 whole banana, chopped into 4 pieces
1 whole apple, peeled and chopped into 4 pieces
A few ice-cubes


Method:
1) Place all ingredients into the blender.
2) Blend for approximately 20 seconds.
3) Serve in glass.


Yes that's all you have to do! Enjoy.

Friday Favorites...

Happy Friday! I've had a pretty busy week, and I know I haven't been posting as much, It will hopefully be back to normal posting again very soon. I can't wait to talk about some new topics. I have collected some of my favorite things over the week, I hope you like them! Enjoy!

Favorite Clothing Store


Favorite heels


Favorite Ring type
(long ones)


Favorite Holiday
(Miami)



Where's your favorite holiday ?

-Sophie.

Newspaper Nail Art

To end my day I thought I would do a post on a nail tutorial. So, I had a look and found this really easy, quick newspaper nail tutorial. It's something different and unique, anyone can do it! So, I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend and be sure to have a go at this great design.

-Sophie.

Friday Favorites...

TGIF! I can honestly say that this week has been AMAZING! I had my birthday on Monday, family get together on Tuesday, shopping on Wednesday, another birthday celebration on Thursday and now Friday has come. So, over my lovely week I have collected some of my favorite things. Here they are...

Favorite hair product:
Definitely came in handy this week
Dry Shampoo


Favorite two fingered ring:


Favorite nail colour:
Also had this on to match my birthday outfit


Favorite iPod case:


Favorite hairstyle:
(I had this one for my birthday)


Have a great weekend !

-Sophie.

Inspired Look...

Happy Easter! I can't believe that we are in April, already! I have been extra busy over the last week and weekend deciding what I will be wearing for my birthday (it's gorgeous, by the way!) Anyways, with that done I wanted to do some more posting on my topic 'Inspired Looks'. So, today the inspired look will be on celebrity's like Nicole Kidman and Lauren Conrad, creating the cat eyes effect using eye shadow's and eye liners. This video has great tips and a helpful guidance so anyone can have the perfect finish. Enjoy!

-Sophie.

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday and Easter! I've had a busy, productive and enjoyable week. With something new happening everyday, i'm exhausted and can't wait to relax and keep it simple this weekend! Over the week I have collected and put together some of my favorite things, I hope you enjoy them, and your weekend whatever you will be up to! Here we go...

Favorite Manicure



Favorite Quote


Favorite Outfit


Favorite Laugh
When I feel a bug on me


Enjoy your weekend !

-Sophie.

Inspired Looks...

Haven't you always wanted to find out how celebrities do their make-up and how they look red carpet ready?Yes, well now you can. Every now and then I will post some celebrity inspired make-up tutorials. From Angelina Jolie to Rihanna the secrets will be spilled! So, to start off, my first video will be a Kim Kardashian inspired look focusing on the cheek and lips. I hope you enjoy the video, be sure to stay hear on Daily Dose for more celebrity inspired looks!

-Sophie.k

Health Tips

Yes we all know it's hard to stay healthy and to eat healthy too. But it isn't as hard as you think! If your like me and love to get a great workout in the week then this will be a breeze. There are 5 main ways to stay fit and healthy, here's how:

1) Eat healthy! Making sure that you get enough energy for the day is key. Make sure that you never skip meals especially breakfast! When you skip your first meal of the day, you will not be able to have enough energy and before you know it you will be tired, hungry and in a bad mood all because you skipped them few spoon fulls of weetabix! Also another great tip is to eat fresh fruit! It's cheap, easy and healthy when you are craving for a chocolate bar or a bag of crisps it's not hard to pick up a banana or an apple. Trust me it's the best option.

2) Exercise! Getting at least 30 mins (for adults) of exercise a day is more than enough. If your below the age of 16 getting at least 60 mins a day is fine. It's easy to just throw yourself onto your couch and do nothing, but when you exercise you have more energy and those pounds will just fall straight off! If your stuck on ideas on where and what to do for exercise then how about you get some information off a friend or a relative. Or you can join the local gym or activity center i'm sure that they will have loads to offer. But if your the type that doesn't like indoor activities then going for a bike ride or walk around the park is just fine too.

3) Water, Water, Water! That's all you need to drink. Plenty of water will not just only help you lose weight but it's a great fluid that will give glowing skin and will strengthen skin and nourish it too. Fizzy drinks are a big no, no. Not only will they make you tired and unhealthy but it will rot and damage your teeth too. Milk and water are both great options.

4) Sleep! You approximately need around 8-9 hours of sleep (which I am guilty of). This will not only make you not tired in the mornings but will also help your metabolism and energy too. I know that this may be difficult to some people but it's the best way to keep you going throughout the day.

5) Cheat Day! My favorite day of the week is cheat day. After exercising for 6 days, eating right and going to bed on time, the cheat day brakes all them rules and you can do whatever! Reward yourself with a bowl of ice-cream or some chocolate. It's just what you need to end the week in a right way!

I hope that these healthy hints have helped, as they have certainly helped me!

-Sophie.

Easter Bunny Nail Art

I am really fascinated by different types of nail art. It's crazy how people make up designs that look amazing on their nails. Anyways, I was looking online and found this adorable tutorial on how to create Easter bunnies on your nails. I thought it was a great idea seen as Easter is around the corner, plus it's really easy too.Enjoy!

-Sophie

Back Up Outfit...

There's always that one time where your in a sticky situation (fashion crisis) and you need a angel to come down and give you a outfit, right? Well we all know that will not happen, so keeping a a spare pair of clothes either in your car or at home is very helpful. When you are deciding what clothes you will keep aside you have to think logically. Make sure that you can wear it hot or cold, formal or informal. I would also keep a pair of comfy shoes as well, you never know when you might need it! 


-Sophie.

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday everyone! I hope that your week went well and that your ready to relax and enjoy the weekend. I haven't done Friday Favorites for quite a while so I thought I will do one today. So, here are some things I have collected over the week... Enjoy!

Favorite hairstyle:


Favorite look:
(The one on the left)


Favorite bag:


2 favorite fashion quotes:
"Fashions fade, style is eternal"
Yves Saint Laurent

"Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality"
Coco Channel

-Sophie.

Them Times...

Spring is officially here guys ! It's a great excuse to go out and buy a new wardrobe, I know i'll be doing that over the holidays.Anyways, the problem that I am always faced with is what to wear on a certain occasion. Whether it's a family get together or a friends birthday, I can never decide what to wear and at times it's quite frustrating and time consuming. So, I've made a list of outfits that will be great when i'm in a bit of a sticky situation ! 


Family get together:
This blouse tucked in a pair of jeans with ballet flats and a across body bag.

Lunch with friends:

Pair this with heels or flats and a handbag, do not wear a lot of accessories as you want to bring attention to the stripes on the dress.

Birthday party:

Pair this with a clutch bag and some heels. Do not over do the accessories.

I hope this has helped!

-Sophie.

Tuxedo Nails

Hi guys! Hope you all had a great week. I have been super busy over the past two weeks and only just realized that I haven't been posting anything when one of my friends said to me "You haven't been posting on your blog"! So I'm sorry and I will keep you guys updated on a daily basis from now on. Anyways, to start your weekend off I have this nail tutorial to share with you all. I have been spotting this design on the red carpet recently (as it will say in the video). I hope you guys like it, and comment if you have tried it.

-Sophie.

Friday Favourites

Happy Friday guys! Hope you all had a great, productive week, and are ready for the weekend! I know I haven't been posting for a few days seen as I was on holiday, and had to soak up the last bits of freedom I could ;). But i'm back to posting now, so here are some of the things I have collected over the week...

Favourite cosmetic brand:
MAC Beauty Products

Favourite beauty book:

Lauren Conrad Style

Favourite movie (this week):

The Vow

Favourite illusion:

Can you see the black dots?

Enjoy your weekend !

-Sophie.

Bobbi Brown's Neons & Nudes Collection

Is your make-up bag in a need of a spring revamp? Then the Bobbi Brown beauty counter is the place to go. I'm totally in love with the new Neons & Nudes collection – it’s perfect for those who never really experiment with colour but want to! I recommend you team the super-shiny neon lipglosses (perfect for rocking the neon beauty trend in a subtle way) with the soft eye colours from the wearable nude eye palette. Then finish off your neon and nude look with a flick of the amazing liquid eyeliner – trust me, it lasts for hours!

-Sophie

Let's Talk...

My obsession with blazers is growing and growing everyday. I practically wear them all the time, they go with pretty much everything from dresses  to just a nice top and jeans! But the problem that I always face is how to style my hair when wearing them. But with The Beauty Department's tips I never will never go wrong again! Here they are:

• Hair down- If you’re headed into a meeting, to the office or off to school, you can never go wrong with wearing your hair down. Loose waves or pin straight, down is a safe bet.
• Loose, low bun or pony- so simple and fast! Just throw your “slept on texture” into a low bun or loose pony. Take the hairs that fall out around your face and give them a little help with a large curling iron. Maybe even make a tiny braid with one piece and bobby pin it back into the bun or pony. It makes it look like you tried when really it took under 5 minutes. Such a cute casual collegiate vibe!
• Top knot- If you’re wearing a statement blazer (with shoulder pads, sequined, or heavy embellishments) let it do all the work! Pull your hair up, up, up. Try a top knot. Smooth or messy. Either way, that puts the focus on the blazer!
• Sleek + chic- This can be a very powerful look. It just looks like this girl has got it together! We would wear this hair with a blazer if we were doing a presentation, going for an interview, or heading to a very stylish party.

-Sophie.

Friday Favourites

Happy Friday eveyone! This is my first time posting my Friday Favourites so I hope you guys enjoy it, let me know what you think. Here they are:

Favourite laugh (literally):

Favourite 3 way look:
 

Favourite workout songs:

1) Rihanna - We Found Love
2)Selena Gomez - Hit The Lights
3)Drake ft Rihanna - Take Care
4)Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn

To Conclude My Friday Faves...
Favourite nail polish's from Kardashian Kolor

Enjoy your weekend!

-Sophie.