My New Years Resolutions 2011

Having taken part in Claire Portis' Life Coaching Workshop a few weeks ago I have learned that goal setting is far more successful 

than traditional New Year's Resolutions.  

Claire's workshop is named "I Wish, I Can, I Will" 

and this name was dreamt up by Claire 

whilst lying on her sun lounger wishing she could do a marathon.  

She is an inspiration because Claire then ran the London Marathon 

(with some 'Can' 'Will' and a LOT of training in between!)

Apparently by telling other people our goals i.e YOU and by writing the goals down, we have a far higher chance of achieving said goals.

So here goes with my New Years Resolutions (AKA Goals): 

1.  To keep up with my favourite exercise classes; kettle bells, Resistance Table Pilates & Running once a week.  I am aiming to walk a marathon on the North Downs in April for my best friends' brother who is suffering with Motor Neurones Disease.  I am also running a half marathon in May.  Definitely time for me to locate my running trainers.

It is easy to get stagnated in your schedule, this year why not try something different like my kettle bells sessions, which are only half an hour twice a week and with a great group of girls, what more could you want?!  I know, I know a sofa and a TV but come on 'no pain no gain' and all that.  

Read more on GB Personal Training, they have a great members section with workouts to do at home.

2.  To detox, detox, detox, now it's fair to say I wholly overindulged over the festive period, BUT imagine my surprise when I had piled on half a stone (yes 7 whole lbs) Urghhh.  I think I NEED the 'evolution diet' which is to be followed for 30 days, I'm not quite sure about depriving myself of drinking tea, so may be doing my own variation (sorry GB boys)!  You can read all about this and follow the good and bad foods guide for a healthier more svelte you for 2011.

3.  To give blood regularly, I have just looked at the link, entered my postcode and found out that my local centre is open on 4th January 2011, so that's where I will be on Tuesday.

4.  To present myself everyday as if I am going to be on television (or bump into an ex!)  I feel more confident and perform better if I look my best.  

Right I really must go and have a spray tan.

I would LOVE to hear yours, please leave comments below 
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New Years Resolutions/Goals for 2011 Posts 

and take a peek at others for some inspiration too.  

Enhance your Eye Colour

"I would like to know the best eye shadow colours to enhance Blue eyes, also is black kohl on the inner rim of the eye a big no no." Jadlgw (Latest GIVEAWAY winner).

To enhance your eye colour choose an eye shadow which contrasts with your own eye colour, matching your iris will only result in the eyeshadow showing.
Would you display an amethyst on a purple background?

For blue eyes, opt for browns and taupes.  I like Nars Blondie and Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes, which comes with an application guide and a concealer. 

For brown eyes, slate blues and navy look great.

For green eyes apply mauves and liliacs.

As for black kohl for inner rims of eyes I prefer to apply black cream eyeliner with a brush just on the outside of the rim touching on the lashes to give them a more dramatic look.

Home Made Face Packs

Thank you Marzena for your request for home made face packs.
During this festive time we have hopefully got time to have a little 'me time' and these simple face masks are the perfect treat for your skin.

For oily skin: 
Mix a teaspoon of brewers yeast with natural yoghurt and pat onto the face, leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
A rehydrating mask:
Flesh of half a cucumber mixed with natural yoghurt, three pureed strawberries and a teaspoon of honey.  Apply to the face and leave to dry before wiping off.

For an anti wrinkle mask:
Mash 3 slices of banana with milk and spread on the face, leave for 20 mins and rinse with warm water.
ADD to any of these:
A whisked egg white to tighten and tone your skin
OR
The whole egg for extra softening for skin

Members Only Shopping

Members Only designer shopping with up to 80% off.  

I know the regular sales have begun, however if you are fed up with what they have to offer why not try one of these high end designer sale sites at high st prices.  The sales change weekly, fortnightly or monthly and include these designers to name but a few.

Secret Sales: 7 Jeans, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein

Cocosa:  Nicole Farhi, Hunter, DKNY

Vente Privee: John Smedley

Brand Alley:  Jimmy choo, Dior, Miu Miu

Enjoy sale shopping all year round - yay! xxx

GIVEAWAY WINNER

My 'How to Walk in High Heels' signed book contest ended and I just picked a winner using this fun fruit machine tool and I am delighted to announce the winner of the guide to everything a girl needs to know...

Drumroll please, now without further ado, the lucky winner is...

Jude Dunn (Jadlgw)

Congratulations, this fab style bible will be on it's way to you.

Many thanks and look out for my next GIVEAWAY coming very soon.

Feetalicious Home Pedicure

A home pedicure is a well deserved treat

You will need:
a washing up bowl
Half a cup of Espsom Salts
Scholl Rough Skin Remover
Warm water
Foot file
Orange stick
Nail file

Cotton wool
Nail varnish remover
Toe separators
Duri Rejuvenate clear base coat
Origins Reinventing the Heel
Chanel Rouge Noir nail colour, fab for Christmas

How to:
Fill the bowl with warm water and add the Epsom Salts
Soak feet for 5-10 minutes
Rub feet with exfoliating product
Put feet back in the bowl and wipe the product off then towel dry the feet
File the feet on any dry areas i.e heels
Apply Origins Reinventing the Heel all over the feet using a massaging motion

Push the cuticles back using the orange stick
File the nails straight across

Wipe the nails with nail varnish remover
Put toe separators between the toes

Appy Duri Rejuvenate
Apply Chanel Rouge Noir and leave for a few minutes before you apply the second coat
Apply another coat of Duri
Leave toes uncovered for 12 hours

Admire your gorgeous feet

Walking in Heels is Like Riding a Bike

Thank you to Gemma, who has asked the straight forward sounding question "How do we walk in high heels?"  Well the answer is: Firstly we are taught the history and facts, which in turn will help us select the heel and who better to guide us in choosing the shoe than Manolo Blahnik?  

Then we are to consider the occasion to help determine the height and style of heel and of course the mode of transport we will be using (there are taxi heels and tube heels).  The surface you will  be walking on is a factor, as is the company you will be with, their height and whether you will be dancing or sitting.   Not to mention the duration of the evening, the dress code, weather and alcohol intake. 

All of these points and more are covered in the comprehensive chapter, provided in the book "How to Walk in High Heels" by Camilla Morton.  Enter my GIVEAWAY and be in with the chance of winning the style bible which will keep you looking and feeling confident, in heels.

The best selling author Camilla Morton has generously donated a signed copy as a GIVEAWAY.

To enter:

1. Become a Follower of my blog (see the button on the left hand side bar)

2. Leave your beauty/fashion 'how to' question in the comments

3. For 2 bonus entries, tweet and facebook this giveaway (let me know you have)

Last entries by Midnight Friday 24th December, winner to be announced Sunday 26th December.  Good Luck.