Self Love && Happiness, Reaching your goals xox

I know I know.. New Year, New Me... all that fancy stuff as cliche as it all is.. to some people it can be refreshing going into a new year... feeling all warm and happy from the festive period... maybe a little rounder after all the Yorkshires.. but that's OK! 2017 is here and its time to achieve, shine and grow!...

Note to self...

“There are some days, when you have nothing. Days, when all you wish you could do, is go to sleep and make everything and everyone go away for a few hours. Sometimes, this happens for no particular reason- you wake up and feel a little ‘off’. Sometimes, it happens when you’re dealing with a lot of things at once and feel like you can’t take it all anymore. Other times, a single thing goes wrong, you fall apart, and can’t find the strength to pick yourself up.

Those detours aren’t meant to break you. They’re meant to make you stronger. But at that moment, when this strange, dark feeling overcomes you; when you feel like you have nothing to give, nothing more to receive, you don’t think of yourself as strong. But you are.”

2017 and what I want - This is the year I want to succeed and reach my goals... I have taken a different approach to life recently and really tried to change my mindset and way of thinking... Positiveness is the key (simple right?!)... Believe you can do it and you will..

I actually reached for the book 'The Secret' most recently and it really has helped me develop a healthy and happy way of thinking... So if your looking for something to get you motivated this new year go grab yourself a copy, a cuppa and a snuggly warm blanket (hibernation season) and have a little read, you won't regret it... baby girl we got this....

I find the best way to help reach your goals is writing them down... have a look at them every day.. aim to ticking at least one goal off the list a month!
Grab yourself a diary/planner of some sort and get jotting and planning!
Its amazing how it can make you feel... appreciate everyone around you and cherish every moment.. you only get one shot at this so SLAY SISTERS!

YOU GOT THIS...

Happy New Year Dolls xo
Bring it on....
<3

Victorias Secret Fashion Show 2016 - Feel like an Angel xo

Victorias Secret Fashion Show = Prettiest show on a catwalk!

Never EVER fails to impress...

The leggy pretty glowy girls and the amazing outfits catches the eyes of all... Of course this year we had the addition of Bella Hadid walking in the show which I was super excited about... She's super pretty in her own unique way.. Gigi, her sister as gorgeous as she is -  Bella always catches my attention way more I feel she has a much more striking look rather than just your typical girl next door thing going on... are you team Gigi or Bella??!!

My fave look of this years show was worn by Miss Kendall Jenner...She looooked unrealllll!!.. 

Now we would all love to be an Angel... but you know I am only 5'4 and my leggys arent the longest in the world.. but you know who says you can't make yourself feel like one of these super princessssssy models... every day is like a catwalk ladies in the way we express ourselves, the way we dress for the world so go glam yourself up....

Here's my take on it... If you wanna feel like a Victorias Secret model then Girlllll you know what you put on that silky robe, you curl your hair all wavyyy baby and you glow up like a muhhhhh f'kin princess and you own that...

This look doesn't need to cost 100's of pounds... I grabbed this silky pink lace hemmed robe from the bargain city central Primark in a size XL (over-sized for a more flowy look), this was about £8 or so! Missguided also do a variety of pretty style Victorias secret robes - defo tell santaaaaa you want one Dolls <3 .... ALSO one of my current fave products is the Topshop cream GLEAM highlighter... I have used this not only on my face but legs, shoulders and collarbones!!! Its a beautiful subtle glow but in the light it makes your skin look super fresh, healthy and young. Another one of my personal fave highlighters is by the brand Sleek... they do some dreamy palettes for highlighting an contouring I would highly recommend if you want a glow on a budget and you don't want to spend super loads of money on higher branded items!! 

Missguided Silk Robe

TOPSHOP GLOW - Gleam

Sleek Solstice Highlighter <3

My fave brand of extensions too use at the moment is actually Lush Extensions, I have found with a lot of clip in hair extension brands I have used previously the hair gets very ratty and knotty... If you are looking for hair extensions that curl beautifully, feel soft and hold a style then look no further... I am currently wearing the following.... Check them out girlys... If you want that princess hair they are defo the place to go get your weaveeeeee!!

Lush Hair Extensions <3 xo

&&& If your are looking to get that VS Aftershow look then the perfect place to look is....

https://www.ohpolly.com/

http://www.houseofcb.com/

They do some lovely evening dresses that are both uber glam and fab!!

This lovely satin olive dressssssssss is perfect.. this fit and the way it sits on your body is so comfy and flattering... 

Hope you are all having a beautiful Saturday....

LCV xo

MISSGUIDED WESTFIELD aka Unicorn Dreams xoxox

Well Missguided aka MG aka UNICORN DREAMY SLAY THAT BAE.COM..congrats and a pat on the back on the opening of the London Westfield Store..It is unreal girls to say the least... Missguided have taken the website and brought it totally too life... Of course knowing what HQ looks like, the store was obviously going to kill it with the way it looked... the mannequins, the box meme's, the layout of everything from denim to lingerie is dreamy to say the least... Keeping with the MG theme the store with super girly, lots of baby pretty pinks around, unicorns and DONUTSSSSS...basically the bomb.com... 

Every thing was SPOT ON... even the mirrors and lighting in the changing rooms were perffff! GREAT LIGHTING IS A MUST... not like some of the shocking changing rooms you may come across, girls these are flattering mirrors with the right kindaaaa lighting.. perfect for selfies also to show off your outfit with the instaaaaa hashtag #BABESOFMISSGUIDED...!!

Now because of it being black friday weekend I had already purchased a few items from the actual website a couple of days before so there wasn't anything in particular I went in for.. I did bag myself a nice little fur baby though ((this is a furry bag - me and my bestie loulaaa call them fur baby's - which are essential in life to jazz an outfit up!!)) and I also recieved a little pout freebie which contained 2 glosses and a lip pencil(yet to try out)! 

I also OF COURSEEEEEE got mysef a can of unicorn dreams from the MG vending machine (still water to all us everyday humans) This was a £1 - which also amazingly enough you can use your card to purchase from the machine, always handy if your not a change carrier!! (GOOD WORK MG))

I went a few days after the official opening, I got up there around 10ish so It wouldn't be too busy so I could really take in and enjoy the new store. Taking the hour and half journey up to westie Stratford London was well worth it too say the least! In comparison actually to Westfield White City I would say Stratford is waaaaaaaay more better for us girls...having the House Of CB store there obvs and a handy big old primark... So if you haven't visited this Westfield yet girls I suggest you get those bootayyyys right up there and enjoy it for all its fabulousness!!!!

So if your a Missguided lover, 100milllionnnnnnnnnn% visit the store <3 xo

LCVxo

Princess Paris..The Kendall Edition 90's Glow - Party Season approaching..

So Happy Birthday to Miss Kendall Jenner! Oh to be 21 again... ain't no spring chicken now....

As usual when it comes to the Kardashian/Jenner lot they always pull out all the works when it comes to outfits and breaking the internet with their stand out dress up combinations....

Obvsssss Kylie K killed it completely with the Halloween Christina Aguilera look.. my absolute teen idol back in the day and I am not ashamed to admit that my wall was literally covered in Aguilera, Britney and Justin Timberlake piccys!!.. Hair brush singing and solo dance routines.. YESSSS it all went down in the bedrooooom!

So Kendall snapped her ultraaaaa shimmery highlighting dress and I was in love... anything lace, satin and sparkles (Princess shit) as we know I just fall head over heels LOVE STRUCK eyeballs in love for....DISCO BALL ALERT..

I then went on the hunt for a 'dupe' of this dress... obvioulsy its not going to be exactly the same but the shimmer and sparkles got me... After a few hours of searching high and low.. OF COURSSSSSE of bloomin course Pretty Little Thing came through for me as always!!!..

So Girls here it is.. if your looking for the perfect glitzy sparkle glowy dress look no further.. this absolute diamond is the one...

With the festive season coming up any way its a must have for any wardrobe.... 

I brought mine in a size 6 of course with a 20% off offer and my premium yearly free delivery....

Pretty Little Thing Sequin dress

If your looking for the perfect choker to team up with your sparkles girls please check out So Monroe...

http://www.somonroe.co.uk/somonroe-store

LEGITTTT if i was a brand... this brand would be it.. its me all over, super girly and glam.. Baby pinks, satins, corsets and diamonds.... whoooo do I think I am!?

Hope you are all having a sparkly Sunday <3

LCVxo

Lacing it up, bringing it all in Hunaaaaays xo

Lace it up...

So I was asked by Fashion Journalism student Rosie a few questions regarding this trend and social media which highly got me motivated to do this post...Credit to her <3 xo

So on trend right now is the Corset... Balmain and The Kardashians have obviously contributed to such a trend.. but as we all know fashion is always rewinding the times and throwing it back when it comes to fashion trends... I mean people get their inspiration from all sorts these days but past time fashion trends I believe have a big impact on designers ideas.

We have seen recently the underwear as outerwear being a 'thing'... and I think personally it works really well if done correctly.. styled with the right combos you could be on to a winner, on point slayyyyyy that girl outfit... fire fireeeeee emojiiiiii! YASSS girl (you get the jist)

I think taking an over-sized tee and placing a pretty little clinching corset over is an amazing idea!... We really have taken Victorian fashion and whack bammmm thanks mam put the 2016 modern twist on it....!! 

Its creating and accentuating curves on women all over the capital... giving women an empowering confidence boost...! 

I first fell in love with Balmain's campaign when Kendall and Gigi stepped out in there baby pink and cream corset, satin combos... I was instantly in love!!... Many brands such as House of CB are killing it right now with the dresses as per and have released some absolute gems with this style...(Corset dresses) but taking a small waist corset and placing it over a tee has really become a hot trend... As always.. PrettyLittleThing.com have stepped up there game ((as they always do)) and released some of these beauty's for the bargain price of £12 YESSSSS £12! Loving life.. and with there constant discounts offered you can even pick these up from the site for £9 or £10! LOVEEEE 

Here are my faves <3 Hope you have a lovely day girlys! xo

Featured Looks - 

Kimmy Belt - PLT

Kimmy Corset 2

HOUSE OF CB ALBERTA

Basic oversized tee can be purchased from H&M basics section I normally get a M or a L (be careful as can shrink in wash/tumble drying!!)

Fluffy Knit Jumper

Mini lace hook up skirt <3

This Balmain inspired outfit is all from the fab Pretty Little Thing!! Under £40... such a pretty combo!

LCVxo

Sketch... Tea Darling...

Hey Girls..!!

I am in current process of trying to revamp my blog... newwww layout is much needed to make this all look pretty and easier for you all to work your way around!!

Now if youu are looking for a little something to do in London on the ohhhh you fancy huh kinda side of town then Girls loooooook NO further!! Sketch in London for afternoon tea is thaaaa one!!

Sketch London Afternoon Tea

So yes its a little overpriced for what you get but so worth it just for the decor and surroundings (( eggy pod toilets))...Pink velvet puffy marshmallow chairs... It's total girly heaven....!

I think all in all for afternoon tea and a drink with a service charge, it worked out to be around £70 each (I knowwww right...itsss alot alot for a few minature sized sarnies))... I don't think I would go again, maybe for a special occasion but not as a 'oooo lets grab a nice bite too eat' kinda place!

Me and maaa bestie Loulabelle's only down side was the fact we only initially got one scone to start with (you can ask for another (no extra charge)) but you almost feel a little uncomfortable or greedy asking for another... I mean our fave part of an afternoon tea is the dreamy scones!! Also the battenberg cake slice was a tad dry but ya know nothing to cry about....

When you visit sketch, you want too make sure you get your cam out, so have your phone fully charged for the endless amount of fun selfies and boomerangs you can grab in here!!... it really is the best for getting fun funky photos!!

I wanted to go kindaaaa casual dressy here so I teamed up a white little sweatshirt with a white ruffle hem scuba skirt and perspex block heels... of course with a diamond choker and little diamond earrings DETAILSSSS and princess vibingggg (( yes i use the word vibe.. cringe as a F but ya knowwww gurl can't help it!)) It was actually raining so hard the day we went - running down regent street in an all white combo was a little dangerous.. but we got through the puddles and made it.. with only a slight amount of frizz to the hair!

My outfit Deets #OOTD

ASOS Frilled hem scuba skirt... I actually got this in the sale now sold out but there are plenty of similar ones floating around websites such as PLT and MG.

ASOS Scuba skirt

Perspex Heels - Kim K


Sweatshirt is just a little number from ebay - so cosy and comfy and good for the bank account

and the shoes now these are myyyy fave shoes ever at the moment.. super comfy, well unless you've been wearing them for a while and your walking around your tootsies could swell a little and you could end up with the Kimmy K preggy feet look (((NOT SEXY or COOL)))  any wayyy yes so my fave shoes are from EGO official... GOOO purchase some of these babies... they go well with like every god damn thing!

 LCVxo

Healthy nutrition & getting that bikini bod - More in detail...

HUMP DAY!!... It is Wednesday Kids! Half way through the week! Well actually I know some of you have short weeks this week, EASTER!!! Bank holiday fun! Lets hope the sun makes an appearance of some sort!

Right so the journey… the temptations…OHHHH the cravings… girl you know THE STRUGGLE…

But I am really proud of myself you know! I could of have had date night with a pack of malted milks biscuits (heavenly dunked in tea) maybe spread a little chocolate spread across for that added extra yumminess but I didn't!! PROUD PROUD... Waking up feel lighter and lighter! On a mission!

So I am only like day 3 back into a strict routine of eating habits… healthier choices and less late night snacks… 

Back at it with my protein shakes 2x Daily and my one healthy green looking meal and yesssss I feel happier with myself already!

Beating the cravings – I tend to have no will power when it comes to sweet treats I have to have a little nibble of something even if it’s just to get the taste! I mean I don’t deprive myself completely, one day of the week a cheat meal is glorious! I think what a lot of people do is have a cheat day though!! I meaaaaaan this is a big no no for me, you don’t have to go to the extreme! Balance it out people. Also if I am craving a little treat of some sort I reach for a little Cadburys freddo frog… Just be careful though, they do come in multi packs and well you could end up eating a few of those frogs in one sitting… STOP YOURSELF!!!!...

Back to the daily intake when being good…

So normally in the morning I have my shake… the one I use is chocolate flavoured so I am already winning in life any way. I blend 2x scoops of this, a scoop of Linwood’s flaxseed, cocoa & berries powder, half a cup of skimmed milk and water (me and too much dairy is a no go). The flaxseed is a great source of magnesium and protein and it’s a good source of fibre. Fibre is key when on such a strict diet routine, shakes especially! You need to make sure you get enough fibre in your body to help digest everything, KEEEEEP THE FLOW GOING! (Sorry kids, yuck I know!)

 These shakes with a low fat milk/milk alternative contain 221 calories per serving and it is rich in protein, which obviously is going to help build muscle in the body. Regardless of being on a strict routine or not, I love these shakes so much I would still have one as my breakfast. Having one of these shakes with two balanced meals a day will help maintain your weight!

Meal wise I am pretty boring I go for the standard bit of fish, mostly tuna, my body loves the tuna. With plenty of spinach and veg. I recently come across butternut squash noodles and oh my PERFECT alternative to pasta/noodles (NO CARBS), low calories and well! all round goodness firing through you! I have plenty of water throughout the day, especially with a meal as this helps keep me feeling fuller for longer!

Personally I don’t eat a lot of fruit as it plays havoc with my stomach and skin, I can eat it in small amounts, say half a banana or half an apple in on serving but I couldn't be having a fruit platter!

I also drink my Herbalife Tea – this is great! Really keeps me buzzing. I tend to only have a couple of these, mainly just one in the morning, maybe one with lunch if I feel I need an energy pick me up. I don’t tend to have any caffeine based drinks after 4pm as I find it hard to sleep! Reaching for a soothing camomile tea before bed is perfect!! This tea helps contribute to mental performance, improve alertness and helps boost your metabolism. Its only around 6 calories per serving and it’s a great alternative to coffee.

Herbalife also provide protein meal replacement bars for on the go when you can’t have your shake, always handy to have and super affordable.

I have been using the products for 3 years now, they have always worked for me! Everyone’s different but personally it’s always been my go too. I have tried other brands in between but for me nothing compares.

I will do a more detailed post on exercises I do without the use of the gym.. watch this spaceeeeee...!!

If you are interested in trying out this plan and ordering, then please feel free to email me missvinicombe@live.co.uk... It works out completely affordable and you can get fab results from the products!! 

LCV xxo