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Waves 101
If you don't follow me on Twitter or Instagram you might have seen me talking about having my hair cut. After having relatively long hair [nearly to my belly button at one point] for 18 months or so I decided to get it chopped back to just past my shoulders and it feels SO much better. I no longer have to battle with my hairbrush every evening because I've got a dreadlock from wearing a coat. And the best thing is that I can finally style it the way I've wanted to for months but was always too scared to get it chopped so I could. So here is a little 101 guide to my favourite effortless [but a lot of effort] waves and some of my favourite hair products at the moment.
A Few Ways To Get A Really, Really Good Nights Sleep
Sleep, is without a doubt one of my all time favourite things to talk about. When you get to a certain point in life one of the best topics of conversation is either how much or how little you're sleeping. And when you get a really good nights sleep it's something to brag about, whether it's in real life or online. After going through a really rough patch at the later end of 2016 and not feeling that great for it I made a conscious effort to try and get as much sleep as I possibly could. Because we all know that sleep is something we need to have to function but who really has enough of it? So here are some of the ways that I've found that can really help you to get a really, really good nights sleep.
The Non Lipstick Lovers Guide To Lipstick
Lipstick is an odd beauty product for me. I absolutely adore looking at them, finding a new shade to wear and trying out different formulations but I find them gathering dust in my beauty stash way too much. I'm such a big lover and advocate of minimal makeup which is probably why they laid neglected so much. However, there are a few specific formulations that are so comfortable to wear, easy to use and bypass all the problems that most lipsticks have. Worrying about whether I've got it on my face, teeth or it's worn away and looks ridiculous isn't something I can ever be bothered with. So if you have the same love-hate relationship with lipstick here are some of my favourite formulations and a few ways to achieve the perfect application whatever type of lip look you love.
Happy New Year & What's To Come On The Blog In 2017
And just like that 2016 is finally over and done with and it's been a funny old year, hasn't it? I think we've all felt the strain of world events more than ever and felt the need to fight for positive change. I'm not normally one who feels all that differently when it comes to the start of a new year. And typically I feel a little more excited about the start of September more than anything but this year is different. I'm itching for the start of January and to leave 2016 in the past. So to ease us in here are some of the things that are going to come in the new year on From Roses.
The Best Beauty Products To Take On The Go & On Your Travels
With New Year's Eve on the horizon, chances are you might be having to pack an overnight bag. And I like to think of myself as somewhat of an expert when it comes to the overnight bag and what beauty products travel well. So here are a few of my favourites to take on the go that don't explode or spill as well as a few on the go tips.
Instagram Accounts That Will Make You Want To Up Your Photography Game
If there's one place I know I can rely on to inspire me when it comes to photography it's Instagram. And even though the platform has changed a lot over the years and it's definitely not quite as good as it was when it first started. It's still something that I love to share my photographs on and gather inspiration from so many other incredible photographers. So if you're looking for some inspiration to up your photography game here are some of my all-time favourite creators on Instagram.
11 Beauty Products I Finished This Year & The Repurchase Run Down
The thought of doing an 'empties' post is something I find a little gross as the idea of keeping my rubbish hanging around is not one that I like to entertain. But out of all the ways that people review and talk about beauty products I find that empties can often be the most beneficial because sometimes it's hard to know how we truly feel about an item until we've got to the end of it. As I've been on a real decluttering kick I've made my way through a fair amount of products and here are my thoughts on them as well as a run down on if I would repurchase them again.
The Best Things That Happened To Me This Year
There is a large part of me that doesn't want to write this post. Probably because I'm British and we find it pretty much impossible to share anything that's going well without a huge sense of guilt or fear that if we talk about it then something bad will happen just so we know not to get too cocky. But sometimes, it's really nice to share the good things that have happened and whenever someone else does it I always feel so happy for them whether I know them personally or not. So here are some of the best things that happened to me in 2016.
My Favourite Beauty Products To Reach For When I Need A Pick Me Up
After Christmas Day is over and done with I always find myself in a little bit of a slump. I'm never quite sure what to do with myself but one thing I always like to do is apply my favourite products and this is something I always try to do whenever I feel a little bit down in the dumps. Some people might deem it a little silly but applying my most loved items is such a precious part of my day to day routine and something that I truly savour. So here are the beauty products that I always like to reach for when I'm in need of a pick me up.