Haul and...HAIRCUT!

Long time no blog, ladz.

Picture 1:  My new Haircut and glasses! 

Picture 2: My new PRESCRIPTION glasses

Picture 3: What I bought at the weekend

Picture 4: New sunglasses Asos

Picture 5: New purse Primark 

Picture 6: Jumper + Necklaces from 'Armstrongs' in Edinburgh! 

Whatya think of my amazing photography? The 'prescription' is in capitals because...well everyone thinks they are fake! 

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Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQZnsX9KxFg I have no clue who she is but i found her on Sunday and have fallen in love with her voice! 

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Outfit posts coming soon, I promise! 

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Check out my other blog http://scottishmelodies.blogspot.com/ 

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Feel free to leave me a comment ;) 

Small issues.

Yes, this is another moaning/apology blog. My camera is great but it's memory sucks, so i ordered a new memory card and stuff. Also the weather is Scotland has been poor! And i have pretty much no where in my house that would remotely be nice for an outfit post. I shall keep y'all posted and hopefully within the nest 2 weeks i will have a post up.   

The bad bad blogger...

Yup, i am aware it has been a while but guess what!?!?!?!

It came!!

I am now the proud owner of a nikon camera!!

I am just fiddling about with it just now but the plan is to do at least one high quality outfit post every month or so! 

Expect the first one rather soon! I am also updating the layout of my blog! 

See you all soon again! 

xoxo

Update!

My camera is on it's way but it will not be here for yet another week! I know, i know i want to shoot them to!

Sorry again guys but just another week is all i ask!

xoxo

Appologies and hopefully your forgiveness!

Dear Reader,

This blog will be going on a one week hiatus due to Samantha Gardner's ass...

Haha! Kidding. My big sister broke my camera so my new one will be here next week some time. Hopefully before the Ceilidh so i can take lots of pictures for you!

I am really sorry but i am purchasing a new camera and tripod so some outfit posts will be in the near future of this blog! Well when this horrible weather clears up!

Thanks for understanding and if not them leave a strongly worded comment below!

xoxo

Vitamins And Minerals!

When i was about to dive into the Vitamin world i had no idea what was good for what and what would help me! I made this easy guide, it shows you which vitamins are good for and helps! 


As a vegetarian i had to know what supplements to take as well! After weeks of research this is what i came up with! I hope it helps! 

Vitamins

Vitamin A (retinol):   


Good for: eyesight, growth, appetite and taste.


Good sources: Liver, cod liver oil, carrots, green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products and yellow fruits. 


Destroyed by: Fatty Acids. 




Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 




Good for: Nervous system, digestion, heart, muscles, alcohol damaged nerve tissue. 


Good sources: Liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat,nuts and wheatgerm. 


destroyed by: alcohol, coffee and high temperature 




Vitamin  B2 (riboflavin) 




Good for: Growth, skin, nails, hair, sensitive lips and tongue, eyesight, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrates.


Good sources: Milk, liver, yeast, cheese, green leafy vegetables, fish.


Destroyed by: Alcohol and light (this is why milk-cartons are better than bottles).




Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 

Good for: Preventing skin conditions, nerve problems, helps the body absorb protein and carbohydrate.


Good sources: Fish, bananas, chicken, pork, wholegrains and dried beans.


Destroyed by: The contraceptive pill, roasted or boiled food, alcohol and oestrogen (the female hormone)





Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 



Good for: Making red blood and the formation of the nerves.


Good sources: Eggs, shellfish, poultry, meat,liver, milk, cheese and fortified cereal.


Destroyed by: Water, sunlight, alcohol, oestrogen and sleeping pills.




Vitamin C (ascrobic acid)




Good for: Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy.(arrrrg!) 


Good sources: Citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leafy vegetables and peppers.


Destroyed by: Boiling food, light, smoking and heat.




Vitamin D

Good for: Strong bones and teeth.


Good sources: Sunlight (the action of sunlight on the skin allows our bodies to manufacture vitamin D), cod liver oil, sardines, herring, salmon, tuna, milk and milk products.


Destroyed by: Mineral oil.





Vitamin E (tocopherol) 



Good for: Fighting toxins – vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.


Good sources: Nuts, soya beans, vegetable oil, broccoli, sprouts, spinach, wholemeal products and eggs.


Destroyed by: Heat, oxygen, frost, iron and chlorine.

Minerals

Calcium


Good for: Strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, blood clotting.


Good sources: Milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and green leafy vegetables.

Iron

Good for: Red blood cells and muscle function, white blood cells and the immune system.


Good sources: Lean red meat, oily fish, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, nuts, wholegrains and wholewheat.

Magnesium 

Good for: Converting energy from food, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles and regulating body temperature.


Good sources: Green leafy vegetables, wholegrains and nuts.

Zinc

Good for: Immune system, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrate.


Good sources: Meat, shellfish, milk brown rice and wholegrains. 

I am going to do a post on herbs as well! I know this will not appeal to all but i hope it helped/s some! 

xoxo

Gothic, Vamp or just odd?

At this moment in time i am OBSESSED with the 'vamp' trend but i like to think of it more as a 'bad ass' trend!
The dark lipstick, leather jackets, panda eyes, pale skin(thank god i hate fake tan!)...and just looking plain bad ass!

I also love the glamorous eyes as you see in my previous post!

My tips for trying to achieve this look? Well...

When you want to wear your lipstick all day but you haven't got a stain one then do not fear!

Eyeshadow...yes, you did read right eyeshadow. Dust some of a similar colour eyeshadow over your lips then put your lipstick over it and it will last all day or night. And seal if with lipgloss if it is for a night out!

This is Rimmel London's 128 Starry Eyed. I love this colour especially with a gloss over it! It looks so elegant and glamorous but when you were it with jeans and a tattered t-shirt or a leather biker jacket it looks edgy and so on trend right now!

xoxo

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