The Beauty Of Life

Gap tooth beauties...






That's right 2010 became the year that having a gap between your two front teeth - or a diastema, which is the proper term, became in vogue, literally - Check it out here. Meaning that for the first time in my life I was ahead of a trend :) Should note that mine is natural and I wasn't one of the crazy few who actually had a gap made due to this trend!

I've been very self-conscious of the gap between my teeth from a very young age...being nicknamed Madonna didn't help matters. In fact, I'm still very much aware of my gap now and very rarely will I show my teeth in photos and so ironically this year I went to my dentist about having my gap closed. I was told that I had 2 options; I could have the gap filled or I could have veneers fitted although I was advised against the later as they're not recommended for healthy teeth. So for £100 a flaw (one of many) which I'm insecure about could be corrected. What was interesting though was that when I enquired about teeth whitening I was told I didn't need it - I do! It made me wonder then why he thought closing the gap seemed necessary? Perhaps I read too much into it, but it didn't help matters lol.

My Gap...

It's been 6 months since I went to see about having it closed and I still haven't taken the plunge. To be honest, as much as I hate I'm scared to lose it. I worry that I'll hate the look of my teeth when it's done; that they will look stupid; and I'm worried about losing something that makes me uniquely me. I have decided though that 2011 will be the year I make a decision once and for all and when I've made my decision that will be the end of it!

So what do you guys think of the gap tooth trend? and most importantly, what would you do if you had one? Embrace it or get rid?

Hey Girls,

Just a quick post to remind you all of the giveaway I'm currently holding! Prizes include St Moriz Fake tan, Barry M Nail Polish in shades Grey & Mushroom and a lovely make up Set from Models own

It will be open until Sunday 2nd January @ 11:59pm and winner announced on Monday 3rd January. To enter click here

Goodluck!!

Hope you have all had l lovely and santa was good to you all. My day has been fab!!! :) Xxx

Last week I wrote a post about the Soap & Glory tote that boots had reduced from £60 to £25, I finally got my hands on mine yesterday...





...and I love it!!

I had it delivered to my local boots store, which was a big mistake as I didn't realise it would be so big. Trying to navigate my way through (mostly rude) shoppers with a huge box and bags of Christmas shopping was actually a challenge! I did manage to get it home in one piece though :) (phew!)

I really can't wait to try 'Scrub Your Nose In It' as I've never used it before and I have quite large pores on my face - Nothing seems to help the pores on my nose at all! So I'm hoping this will help.



One thing I would definitely recommend from Soap & Glory though is the Giant Super Sudsy Shower Puff!



I can't really explain why I love the Soap & Glory ones, apart from the fact they're huge! I just do! They're the only shower puffs I now use. Now I have a nice pink one to go with the others (which are white).

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas! Xx

My intention was to have to have a Christmas giveaway but due to snow, and the fact that part of it was ordered online, I was unable to hold it before Christmas - However, after receiving an e-mail last week I thought it was going to be at least January before I could do the giveaway. Luckily the items arrived this week and I can now hold it!! :)

Items included are:

~ An exclusive to Asos Models Own make up set, which includes: Volumising Mascara (Black), Kohl pencil (Black) and Lipstick (Hot Pink)

~ Two Barry M Nail Polishes in Mushroom and Grey

~ Pictured is St Moriz Instant Self-tanning Mist, this can be changed to the mousse if prefered so please state in your entry which you would like :)






The Rules - Boring but please read!

~ Contest is only open to subscribers of this blog.

~ Only one entry each allowed

~ Entrants must be UK based for this contest

~ Anyone under the age of 16 must have parental permission before entering

~ To enter, please leave a comment on this post. Please include your first name and which St Moritz tanning product you would prefer.

~ Contest is open from now until Sunday 2 January at 11.59pm.

~ Winner will be announced on Monday 3 January

I think I've covered everything! Good Luck! :)

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Last week I was reading Glamour, can't for the life of me remember if it was a recent issue or not, and I noticed this picture of Rachel Bilson. I think she looks fabulous here. I love her hair, make-up, the shoes, the top and yes...even the leather shorts!

I'm not usually a fan of leather shorts but I love how this delicate Vanessa Bruno top makes the look more feminine, balancing the 'edgy' look of the shorts and the open-toe Maison Margiela heels resulting in a really cute look that is far more wearable.

I'm now developing fascination about leather shorts. I would never wear them, I couldn't pull them off in million years, but I'm curious how other people wear theirs. So I'm off to look for fashion blogs! :)

Hey Girls,

Today the lovely Emma (Life Of A Shopping Addict) launched a brand new UK beauty forum.

On the forum you will find FOTD'S/Reviews/fashion/diet & nutrition tips and much more! To have a look at what's available or to join then click here!