My green fruit smoothie

What made me want to get healthy:
So in 2013 I was a smoker and I drunk quite often too. I smoked nearly 5-10 a day and drank maybe twice a week. I never ate healthily but never just ate junk food as iv'e always cooked proper meals for myself as that's how I got brought up. But i did eat a lot of chocolate and never drank any water only what i used to make my tea. The problem with the water is that i hate the taste of water. I can and do drink either water with lemon juice in or flavoured water but it can give me heart burn. 

So since stopping smoking for nearly a year now i just didn't feel that healthy. Yes obviously i stopped smoking which has a very big impact on your health but i personally didn't feel any different i still got out of breathe coming up stairs and i feel tired all the time which has a lot to do with my diet. I just needed to feel healthy and i suppose you could say my age.

My green smoothie recipe: 
So with my smoothie i didn't want to jump right into a full veggie drink just because i think it may revolt me and then i won't try at all. But i did want to add some veggies into my drink. So i put together a recipe i could first drink for my breakfast and with lots of fruit into it. So i put my favourite breakfast fruit together and drink and yoghurt and put them all in a smoothie and i think it tastes AMAZING!! 

• Vanilla yoghurt (1 cup)
• Fresh orange juice (1 cup)
• Baby spinach (1 cup) 
• 1 Banana
• 5 Strawberries (frozen)
• 3 slices peaches (tinned peaches)
• 5 chunks of pineapple
• 5 chunks of melon

And that's it, you put it all in a smoothie maker and drink it for your breakfast, lunch or dinner. I get a bag of frozen strawberries from the supermarket so i use them instead of ice cubes. I just find it easier and more sufficient but that's up to you. 

Why these ingredients:
Orange juice:
 - Orange juice contains a high percentage of Vitamin C which is really good for boosting your immune system which means it'll be harder to catch them horrible colds etc. 
- It can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease as it helps blood circulation.
- It is high in antioxidants which can help prevent various cancers such as breast and prostate cancers. 
- It has potassium in it which is a needed nutrient for your body
- It contains Folate which helps in the new cell reproduction which is good for the healing process. 
- And contains anti-inflammatory properties which can help with arthritis related pains.
Pineapple:
- Packed with vitamins and Minerals such as, vitamin a &c, calcium, phosphorus, potassium good for promoting a healthy body.
- Prevents coughs and colds and if taken while having a cold can help tremendously with getting rid of it. 
- It contains manganese which is good for strengthening bones.
- Keep your gums healthy
- Lowers risk of the disease Macular degeneration  
- Has anti-inflammatory properties so helps with the pain of arthritis, carpaltunnel syndrome and gout. 
- Helps with digestion
Strawberries:
- Helps to burn stored fat
- Helps boost short term memory
- Low in calories 
- Helps ease inflammation
- Lowers the risk of heart disease 
- Promotes bone health
- Anti - ageing properties 
- Good for weight loss
- Promote eye health 
Peaches: 
- Contributes in eye health
- It is high in vitamin c so is very good for your skin
- It is a toxic cleanser so is very good to prevent kidney diseases and ulcers
- Is very low in calories and contains no fat
- Contains vitamins & minerals such as,vitamins a, c, e & k, and minerals calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese and phosphorus.
- works as an anti-inflammatory and is good for digestion and constipation
- works against cancers and heart disease
Bananas:
- Helps with weight loss, as they are sweet and make you feel fuller for longer
- They keep your bowels healthy and keep you regular
- It has potassium in it which makes it very good for a normal heart function
- Keeps your eyes healthy
Melons:
-Helps prevent against cancers
- It helps prevent strokes and heart disease
- Is very good to maintain beautiful skin
- Helps cure kidney disease and eczema
- Relieves heartburn
Spinach:
- Aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar and curbs overeating
- It is anti-cancer 
- Anti - inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Helps keep a low blood pressure
- Prevents against cataracts and age-related eye problems
- Helps fight infections
- It provides moisture retention to the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinisization, acne and wrinkles
- Strengthens bones
- Fights against atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and strokes.
- Helps towards a healthy brain function and nervous system
Vanilla Yoghurt:
- Prevents against high blood pressure
- Keeps colds and flu away
- Fights against intestinal infections
- Stregthens immune system
- Helps you recover quicker from a workout
- Helps keep you feeling fuller for longer

Thanks for reading and i hope you enjoy these smoothies as much as i hope i do! 

Love Christina xox

Review & Makeup: NARS Guy Bourdin Crime of Passion Palette

Hi Guys,

So i received this palette as a Christmas present of my mum and i wanted to give a review of what i think about the palette and a few different looks you can do with it. I chose to do two looks a day and night one just so it gives people more choices with the palette. 

Review

So the palette comes with three eye shadows, 2 blushes and a lip gloss. The packaging is really sturdy and quite compact and because it has your main make up needs it is perfect for travelling and the mirror i find is great when you don't have a big one on hand. It does get a mucky look even if you try not to but that happens with all NARS packaging and i don't mind that.  

The eye shadows are completely new and have not been brought out before they are called, Naiade (lightest color), Jezebel (brown reddish color), Pandora (matte black color) With these eye shadows i can wear them all day and they won't of budged or lost any pigment. Another thing i like it you don't get fall out which is great if you want to work with any blacks in a hurry or just in general ha ha. I have heard that some people find it hard to blend these colors but i don't really find it that hard to do and have had other eye shadows that i find harder to blend.

Larger Than Life Lip gloss in Deep Throat, this is a peachy shimmer lip gloss and i am not really that keen on it at all. To me it's too sticky and it feels a little grainy on my lips. The color i like but don't like either too. I think if it was a pink shade i would of enjoyed it more but this doesn't suit me much.

Blush in Deep Throat, this is a sheer peach and a Bronzer in Laguna which is a brown with golden shimmer in it. With these cheek products i don't know why but they just don't show up on my cheeks. Not that i can tell of anyway. I had heard of Laguna before and people seemed to love it so i wanted to try it so i got really excited when i saw it was in this palette but to be honest i have had £2 bronzers do a better job. I just don't know why it won't show up on my cheeks. 

So what i would rate this product as out of ten: 5/10
Eyeshadows: 9/10 (love all the colors and easy to wear everyday night and day)
Lip gloss: 3/10 (don't like the consistency and the color doesn't suit me'
Cheek products: 2/10 (they just don't make a difference)

Day time make up look

Day time look

Products used: 

• Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation - Real Techniques Expert face brush
• Naiade (all over the eye lid and brow bone) - BH cosmetics Large shadow brush
• Jezebel (smudged into the crease, outer v & under the bottom lash line) - BH cosmetics large blending brush & BH cosmetics pencil brush
• Collection 2000 Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner (medium line with a small flick)
• Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara 
• Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel
• Blush in Deep Throat - BH cosmetics blush brush
• Maybelinne color sensational in Midnight Plum 338

Fashion Friday: Leopard Print

Anybody else love leopard print as much as me? Actually it isn't just that print it's any animal print!! Its just so different and I love it! Obviously i don't wear it all over everyday but when i do wear it i wear it as ugg boots or a fashion accessory like my new purse.

These are both from River Island and i got them both in the sale and just couldn't resist them!! I have some bright red uggs and navy blue ones too so when i saw these they just had to come home with me. 

Other things i have in animal prints...

My new bedding that i got on sale from asda

My massive real size tiger, which was a present from my boyfriend

My little baby tiger which was from my boyfriend also

& my throw which was from the range

And these shoes i got for my 18th birthday from primark!

Hope you've had a lovely Friday, love Christina xox

Nails inc: Best Dressed Collection Review

Hi Guys, 

So for Christmas i got the Best Dressed Collection by Nails Inc and thought i would share with you what the color of the polishes look like and what i think of them. 

Regents park - This first one is like a red tint with red, black & silver glitter. It has a picture of a cupcake at the front which says sprinkles so i'm guessing it's supposed to look like exactly that which i suppose it does. This color is nice but i would only wear with a red and not as a accent nail color.

Old street - I haven't tried this one yet but i cannot wait until i do! It looks so fun and would look great on top of a black polish. It definitely stands out and i can't wait to wear it. 

King's road - This is a really different but in a good way polish. It is a silver and gold shiny like foil color. You could wear this on all colors or on an accent nail but it would look great with a black dress on a girls night out.

Westminster Bridge Road - This is a purple tint sparkle polish and it has different sized glitter specs in it and looks lovely with a dark purple nail polish on all nails. And it does actually remind me of a galaxy.

Hampstead court - This is a really pretty sliver sparkle polish but the specs are a lot bigger so they are different then others which i love for something to wear on a nice polish on every nail. 

Thanks for reading :) xox

My 2013 Highlights

Some of my favourite memories in 2013!

My David came home from a 7 month tour.

Mine & David's First Valentines Day

I cut off all my hair ha ha

David's sister's wedding

Florida - Disney World, Sea World, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Universal studios, Hollywood studios, Florida adventure tour & Wet 'n' Wild

The day i was made into a naked Egyptian Dog ha ha

My 19th Birthday

Lazer Zone Date Night @ Xscape

The day i glued my hair back on ha ha

 Our First Anniversary 

Alton Towers

Started a beauty course @ college

Halloween Makeup 

Night out with the girls for Halloween

Christmas with my family ♥

Hope everyone had a great year and lets go into 2014 with a positive mind and a great outlook on life xox

Barry M: Haul & Review

So the other day i went shopping in boots and they had a 3 for 2 offer on Barry M nail polishes. Since starting nails at college i have been wanting and needing to add to my nail polish collection desperately so took advantage of the offer and got quite a few. I didn't know which colors or types were best so i just got a random selection and i thought i would share them with you in case you are interested in adding to your Barry M collection or just love nail polishes as much as me.

Limited edition E340 - This is a really pretty pink glitter with different specs of colored glitter in it. It does need more coats for a full glitter nail than the other nail effect Barry M polishes.

Black NP47 - This is just a plain black nail polish. I have had better black polishes as this needs 2 coats or it's a very watery black color (others i've used you only need one coat) It is quite runny but i mostly like this black for using for nail art.

Sour Apple CNP5 - I don't particularly love or hate this polish, i find it impossible to make it look nice on my nails. I haven't tried it with a yellow but a green i have so i will have to try it with a different color but apart from that i just can't seem to like this polish. It is a confetti like polish with green and yellow specs. 

Magesty TNP6 - This is my favorite polish out of them all not just because it is glittery gold but because it only takes one coat and it is very pigmented. 

Strawberry Ice cream NP309 - This is a very pretty pastel pink BUT it is a very runny formula and needs a lot of coats. I find it very hard to paint my nails as it just runs all over. I don't know if i have a weird bottle of it or if that's just how it is. If so im not really impressed. 

Black nail effects NP311 - This nail polish is perfect if you want to do something with your nails but you just don't know what or have enough time. It looks good and makes it look like you've spent time on your nails and it drys quickly which for me is a bonus. I will definitely be purchasing more of these.

Berry Ice cream NP308 - I love this color on my toes! With some silver glitter over it looks so nice and i love lavender in the colder months even though it is a pastel color. But i can see me liking it even more in the summer months. 

Amethyst glitter NP354 - This poish to me is the perfect party polish! I love this on a dark blue/purple and it is stands out so well, and the more coats the more partyish your nails look. 

Clear base & top coat NP54 - I also got the base & top coat in one by Barry M but didn't take a picture. It is a good polish and does the job. It says its also a nail hardner but i haven't seen much of a difference. 

Thanks for reading guys xox