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August 21, 2010

10 Day Cycle

After the success of my first attempt at a 10 Day Cycle, I was quite disappointed when my second cycle didn’t seem to go so well. I am going to place the blame on the fact that last week was my first week back at work after a holiday, so I was settling into the groove of life again and not as focused as I probably should have been. The only thing I really achieved was buying some new furniture and eating fresh fruit most days of the week… So here we go again, another 10 Day Cycle plan:

Books to read…

I am currently halfway through The Wizard of Oz, after getting minimal time to read during the past week. Hopefully I can finish it off this weekend and get stuck into The Unbearable Lightness Of Being – which is the current book club book at The Fashion Spot forums.

Movie to watch…

I am absolutely in love with Carey Mulligan, and have wanted to watch An Education since it came out at the movies. (I never got the chance) Now we have it on DVD and I will finally get a chance to see it! I’m very excited about this one…

Hair & Makeup Inspiration

This natural and fresh-faced look shouldn’t be too hard to copy… I love the clean, simple looking hair too. Now if only I had Natasha’s cheekbones to go along with the look, I think I’d be set!

Things to do…

Work out in some form at least 5 times a week.

Paint my nails.

Spend next weekend offline.

Spend more time with my girlfriends.
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August 21, 2010

The Belle Lumiere Birthday Giveaway #3

Congratulations to Kimberley, who was the winner of The Belle Lumiere’s 2nd Birthday Giveaway! Now to announce the third and final in my little ‘birthday giveaway’ series. This time I am giving away a Kikki K “Cute Diary” in Large, and a tube of Lanolips in ‘Apples’. (my current lip product obsession!) To enter simply comment on this post, or email me. Entries close next Sunday 29th of August. Note: I will ship internationally, so all readers feel free to enter!
August 21, 2010

Guest Post: Winter Beauty Essentials – Katerina from Adore Beauty

Time now for our eighth and final in a series of Winter Beauty Essential guest posts. This time we hear from Katerina – makeup artist extraordinaire from Adore Beauty! (you may remember Katerina from her set of “Eyeshadow Bible” guest posts here at The Belle Lumiere!)

Winter for me, means the three R’s: relax, recuperate and renew. There’s nothing more appealing to me than staying indoors with a great big cup of tea, a good book and a rich face mask slathered on. As weather become’s cooler, my skin, body and hair definitely require a little more TLC.

SKIN – Although my skin is best described as combination to oily, I am quite often dehydrated. Especially in Winter when my skin is subject to freezing cold air and then harsh heating quite abruptly. Nothing cures this dehydration quite like a nice layer of Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream. It goes on beautifully under makeup, and if I’m feeling that extra bit dry, I’ll pop a little extra on before bed. Hello supple skin!

BODYL’Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream is literally my little slice of heaven. This gorgeously thick cream feels amazing to apply, and
even works on uber-dry spots like my elbows knees and heels. One of my favourite things about it is the fact that it doesn’t have that greasy finish most thick creams tend to have.

HAIROjon Restorative Hair Treatment – Ok this treatment is hardcore. And I need it because I am married to my GHD. I apply a generous amount to my locks and slap on a shower cap. The longer you leave this treatment on the better, so I’ll curl up with a book or a well loved DVD while I let this little beauty work it’s magic. After a good shampoo and condition, my hair is shiny and bouncy and completely restored. Love it.

TRADITION – Every year as soon as it starts getting awfully cold, my best friend and I will put a hair mask in, chuck on some wooly ugg boots and have toasted sandwiches and Earl Grey tea while we watch Love Actually. It’s not glamourous by any means, but it’s out initiation for Winter!

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