Beauty, Balance, And Believability: The 3 B's Of Natural Cosmetic Results

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The beauty world is changing — and fast. In cities like Toronto, more people are moving away from dramatic makeovers and turning toward natural-looking enhancements. Today, the goal isn't to appear unrecognizable — it's to look refreshed, well-rested, and true to yourself. People want results that feel subtle, smooth, and in tune with their features.

This is where the 3 B's come in — Beauty, Balance, and Believability. Together, these three principles help guide cosmetic treatments in a way that keeps things looking real.

And when done with care, they enhance what's already there, bringing out a brighter, softer, and more confident version of you.

Beauty – Enhancing What's Already There

Every face is worth emulating. Cheekbones high, eyes soft, or a radiant smile — the job of contemporary aesthetic treatments is to define, not to conceal.

The modern beauty now is all about being subtle. It's not about transforming drastically, but the small adjustments that allow individuals to look and feel their best. Procedures such as skin tightening or light fillers can soften the signs of aging without erasing natural expressions at all.

The most stunning results often come from the least invasive work. It's not uncommon to see someone look younger and more vibrant without anyone suspecting a thing. That's because the goal isn't to change the face — it's to refresh it.

Many people are surprised by how even a gentle tweak can make a difference. A softened jawline, fuller cheeks, smoother skin: these little upgrades work together to help people feel more awake, more confident, and more aligned with how they feel inside. And a professional who knows how to spot what makes your face unique — and has the skills to enhance it without ever overdoing it.

Balance – Harmony Over Perfection

Let's talk about balance — the quiet harmony that brings a face together. Balance isn't about being perfect. It's about making sure all parts of the face work well together. If something feels slightly off — like volume lost in the cheeks or loose skin around the neck — the whole face can start to look older. But when those small changes are corrected, everything feels more in sync.

5 Essential Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

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We live in a busy, and rapidly moving world, and this can make getting a good night's sleep a challenge. The demands of both our careers and family responsibilities can leave us tossing and turning at night, preventing us from finding the restful sleep that is so important to our overall well being. 

Luckily, there are some simple changes that you can make to your routine and environment that can make it easier to get the quality sleep that you deserve. 

So, if you’re looking to sleep better each night, here are just five fantastic tips to help you get started!

1) Work on Your Sleep Schedule

Setting your sleep schedule can make all the difference for ensuring that you get enough sleep to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Our bodies operate on a natural clock that helps to determine our waking and sleeping hours. While setting your internal clock can take time, it can be achieved by consistently getting up and going to bed at the same time each day — even on weekends!

On average we need 7-9 hours a night, so figure out what time you need to get up in the morning, and use this to work out your bedtime. 

MY GOALS FOR 2024

 Happy New Year! So 2024 is here and I've sat and  planned my list of personal goals/resolutions for the year ahead. I enjoy goal setting and I like to set achievable goals that challenge me and help with my personal development. 

Below I'm sharing these personal goals and I'm hoping they will also inspire you to set your own goals or even just give you something to think about.

Move for Mind

I've signed up for Move for Mind this year where I'll be raising money and awareness for better mental health by completing 31 minutes of activity a day for the 31 days of January. 

WOMEN'S AUTUMN JACKETS WITH LANDS'END

* I was  gifted the jackets featured for the purpose of this post. All views and opinions are 100% my own.

With Autumn in full swing, the change of weather has definitely been more noticeable. So what a better time to share my women's autumn jacket picks for 2023. We love spending time outdoors as a family and keeping warm and dry is a must this time of year. There are many different autumn jacket styles to choose from for the new season and so I'm sharing with you three different styles from Lands'end that are also available for plus size women.

 As a plus size women I personally can find it tricky to find jackets/coats that fit me well with space to wear a cosy jumper underneath. Then I came across Lands'end which I am happy to report fit comfortably without me needing to size up.

GUIDE TO MAINTAINING BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Who doesn't want beautiful hair? I don't know about you but having beautiful hair makes me feel more confident. Taking care of your hair by using the right products for your hair type isn't the only way to keep your hair looking beautiful. Having beautiful hair can be a challenge but it is worth it. 

In this post I'm going to share with you what you need to know to have beautiful hair. Following this advice and sticking to it is what will help you to maintain having beautiful hair.

Know your hair type

Knowing your hair type is an important step to having beautiful hair. Your hair can change over time, for example when you're pregnant. My hair has always been fine thanks to medical conditions I have that causes my hair to be not just be fine but brittle too. Knowing your hair type means that you can choose the best products and treatments for your hair. If you have curls, using a curl-friendly shampoo and conditioner bar can help enhance your natural texture while minimizing frizz.

How do my lifestyle choices affect my fertility?

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Over time, research has shown that many lifestyle factors such as eating, how will you sleep, where you live and other behaviours have a very big effect on health. Fertility in this case is no exception. There are many things in a woman’s and man's lifestyle that can affect their fertility. This could include nutrition, weight, exercise, mental state, environment and medication. It can be very easy to fall into the group of people who increase the risk of being infertile through poor lifestyle choices. Here is some advice from an IVF clinic in Putney on how lifestyle choices affect fertility.

I GOT MY NOSE PIERCED

On Wednesday I did it, I went and got my nose pierced! I've been umming and ahhing over it since last year and to be fair I've been wanting it for much longer. It wasn't a decision I took lightly and it wasn't a spur of the moment decision. I made sure that I did a lot of research, especially on how to clean the area to prevent infection, different types of nose studs and rings etc as I wanted to be fully informed before going ahead with it.

In general I take awhile to make decisions like this as I don't want to do something that I end up regretting. The tattoos I have are a great example as I have always chosen something that means something to me and not just because it looks pretty. Once I know what I want I tend to wait months before getting it as I want to make sure I still like the idea before going ahead.

Fixing your Pelvic Floor With the Silk'n Tightra

It seems an unspoken understanding between all women that after giving birth your vagina is never the same again. I was reminded constantly from the hospital, midwife and health visitor after having Blake that I needed to do my pelvic floor exercises regularly. I was naughty and didn't do them as often as I should have done. 

This has meant that since having Blake I struggle with bladder weakness. So I have the joy's of leakage when coughing, sneezing and laughing and going on a trampoline is a no go. 

It may have been over 4 years since I've had Blake however it's not too late to try and improve my pelvic floor muscles thanks to the Silk'n Tightra device aimed at helping to  prevent incontinence and to tighten and firm the vaginal muscles.

I'm going to be trialling the Silk'n Tightra which aims to give noticeable results in only 4 -5 weeks. It's reccomend to use the device twice a week for 20 minutes for best results and  can be used both internally and externally. There are different energy modes so that you can use what's comfortable for you. 

How does the Silk'n Tightra work?

Silk’n Tightra uses Bi-Polar Radio Frequency technology to tone and tighten both the vaginal walls and the pelvic floor muscles. 

The technology works by renewing the skin inside the vagina, increasing blood flow and encouraging new Elastin and Collagen fibres to be created.

Shaped like a spatula, it contains 16 gold and chrome electrodes that have been specifically created for internal use.

Who Can Use Silk’n Tightra?

 The device is not suitable to be used if you are: 
Pregnant breastfeeding, have a metal internal birth control inserted or have any abnormal medical conditions or treated for one in the last 6 months. 

I'll  be sure to update you soon with how I get on. 

The Silk'n Tightra is available at Currentbody for £229 

* I've been gifted the Silk'n Tightra  in exchange for trialling and reviewing. However all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own.

Get Extra Voomp with MONAT Haircare

I've always had fine hair. Limp and lifeless hair has been something I have struggled with over the years, and I've found myself trying to find ways to add volume. Other than making sure i get my hair trimmed regularly, using the correct hair care products is important. As well as using the correct products it's also important you use them correctly. An example of this is using conditioner only on the ends of my hair to prevent weighing it down and causing greasiness.  

I've recently had a chance to try out a wonderful hair care range from a company called MONAT.  They sell a wide range of hair care products for all sorts of hair types and I got to try out the MONAT Volume System. 

The three step system enhances volume and invigorates your hair while adding fullness and manageability. The MONAT Revive Shampoo cleanses whilst volumizing adding body to fine and limp hair. The Revitalise Conditioner is a gentle formular that delivers moisture and vital ingredients to aid plumping and energiseses hair from root to tip. Last of all in the system is the Reshaper Root Lifter which is a root amplifying spray that creates long lasting high impact volume. It also protects hair from damage against heat styling and increases shine to your locks. MONAT says no to toxic ingredients, meaning I'm happy knowing that I'm using products that are safe.

My hair has definitely been feeling a lot thicker than previously, whilst using the range.  I've also been finding my hair has definitely been easir to manage as well. Some days I've been lucky to not have to use straighteners as my hair hasn't been as frizzy.

You can buy the set for £85 or you can purchase them individually. Shampoo (£30), conditioner (£45) and roof lifter ( £30). If you are blessed with hair that doesn't needed extra voomp than there are other sets available to suit your hair type.

MONAT also offer the chance to become a Market Partner, where you can actually sell the products and earn a percentage.You can get started for just £99 which includes your personal MONAT website, training & marketing materials and 35 samples that you can share, or keep to yourself, and a generous 30% off the retail prices of the products. This is an ideal opportunity for SAHM's like myself as hours are flexible and you can work right from your sofa.  

By taking up the opportunity to become a Market Partner MONAT offers product packs to get you started. This allows you the chance to try out some of the products you will be selling at up to 55% savings.