Splendid Spring Beauty Treatments (SWG)

 

There’s nothing more relaxing than a day at the spa, especially during the warmer months, which we are fast approaching. Our skin and bodies tend to take a beating from the elements but if a spa isn’t accessible or affordable then these home treatments are the answer.

 

Citrus Salt Scrub

For a silky smooth skin, start off by mixing 1 cup of sea salt and a 1/4 cup of olive oil or coconut oil. Then add 1/2 a teaspoon of lemon juice and mix well. And voila you have an exfoliator

 

Avocado Mask for dry skin

Avocado is well known for its moisturizing powers. Mash up 1/2 of a ripe avocado, and combine with 1/4 cup of honey. Mix well and apply mask to a clean face. Leave it on for 10 minutes.

 

Strawberry Mask for acne-prone skin

Acne is never fun to deal with but try this strawberry mask to fight breakouts and sooth your skin. Take 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries and mash them together with 1/4 cup of plain yoghurt. Spread the paste on your face and wash after 10 minutes. Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid, a common acne treatment and yoghurt calms irritated skin

 

Rose water foot bath

With summer on the way, open toe and backless shoes will be on top of the to-wear list so dry, cracked feet aren’t ideal. A rose water foot bath will exfoliate, refresh and soothe your feet.

Get a large bowl and combine, but don’t mix, 1/2 cup of sea salt and 2 tablespoons of rose water. Cut up the stems of mint and mash it into the other ingredients, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and mix well. Once everything is mixed, fill your bowl/tub with warm water and soak feet for 20-30 minutes

 

Look after your skin and treat yourself this spring with these DIY home beauty treatments

The P.G.L

Pilot Girlfriend Life . . .

So, clearly you can pick up that i am dating a pilot. and surely its waaaaaay easier being a pilot girlfriend instead of a pilot's wife. My guy is currently away on a trip (not really a long one) but should be coming home today, hopefully. . . You never know with these pilot. tisk tisk tisk.

He flies light aircraft? if you can call them that, and is absolutely inlove (thats not even the most correct or suitable word) with these. Im new to this whole environment and the "pilot language". my boyfriend and his dad who's also a pilot can talk for ever about their job and planes and the weather and what ever else to do with being a pilot and im sitting there thinking what the hell are these people going on about, clueless, lost, oh my gosh, but im learning and getting used to it. hehe

Oh and by the way. . .Mr. Pilot boyfriends suggested that i blog about the P.G.L =)

i think the idea of dating a pilot is quite challenging but also so exciting. My boyfriends a pilot, and im a student studying to be a graphic artist or interior designer. Two completely different career choices!! im not judging other men's career choice or anything, but pilots for a fact are way more exciting than the average joe, sorry. . .

So boyfriend like i have mentioned is absolutely smitten with these machines. here is a preview of some of his favourites that he has flown himself : (not to brag or anything hehe)

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You see, now a pilot would say that is so sexy. but i think being on the other end, being the GF, the idea of your man going on about these aircrafts and speaking pilot language, is pretty sexy!

But anyway. . . i cant say yet that its hard dating a pilot, the journey has only been fun for me thus far. we seem to have an amazing relationship, we dont really fight at all, just argue sometimes but the issue get resolved sooooo quickly unlike other times i can refer to in the past but lets not go into that, we always have each other guessing as what is to happen next, maybe you can say this is a great compatibility coz we are complete oppositites but somehow we are very much alike interset and beliefs wise. we are extremely competitive with one another haha its rediculous. you see pilots have egos (hehe sorry babe) or any man in general, they HAVE to win, its natural, but then woman we also hate losing but when we do we deal with it and try again hehe. now im talking about me losing a game of lets say Rummicup, and boyfriend has been kicking my ass for the past 5 rounds and then when i win FINALLY he gets a little un easy or upset hehe. so cute but alteast i can get him to keep playing. my guy is pretty amazing, and what every body out there say about a pilot is not also true. dont be stereotyping no more!!

i love how everything is so organised in (some) pilots life, but yes my man is organised. reason being, when he took me flying with him for the first time (gosh that was so exciting) he walked me through the whole procedure and how what works etc etc he would have to do his checks over 3 times until he feels confident that we can get airborne. its really appealing and interesting to watch. ofcourse i wasnt listening to a word he was saying and just holding thumbs that nothing will go wrong and he will save me haha. Pilots just seem to have it figured out, they are so different and live in a world of their own.

one thing that i willand can definatelly admit to is that we all have to make sacrifices now and again, and it honestly is not that hard, it is rewarding in the end!



alt-J - Tessellate [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The Mustache

Like a sir? Like a boss? is whats being said. i am a tad bit confused as to why this mustache has like become a fashion symbol and accersory. i suppose it looks okay. . . its funny how every season or year a new favourite design, symbol, sign, work or whatever is discovered and introduced to us, and at first you dont usually like something immediately, i usually takes some getting used to. But seriously, i want to know whats the deal. excuse me if im a bit lost in translation but give a chick a idea and please explain. i suppose i do see the humour, you are provided with a massive variety of mustaches to choose from, and people are using these furry things all over whether it be in fashion, home decor, cups, pens and pencils, even nail art. pretty hectic! now that i come to think of it the more im familiarising myself with the stache, the more used to it im getting. its pretty Stache - tastic!!

  

Hair Tips: The Bow Bun

This lovely trend was owned by miss Lady Gaga. we used to think WTF? is she thinking. . . and now everybody is loving it and the bow bun has become rather popular.

Here's How:

Step 1 - Take all of your hair up into a ponytail with an elastic band. BUT on the last action of pulling your hair through the band, take your hair halfway through, thus forming a semi bun/loop on your head. The loose hairs should face your forehead.

Step 2 - Divide the loop/bun into two sections, creating two new loops.

Step 3 - Take the loose ends that may be dangling in your eyes by now, and pull it over the middle of the divided bun, thus creating a third and final loop. You should be able to secure it through the elastic band by pulling it through, easily.

Step 4 - take the ends/tail of your hair and fold it back through the space in your two looped halves, creating the center ‘knot’ part of the bow and secure the ends in the elastic behind the bow in the back of your head.

Step 5 - fluff up your bow by spreading out the loops and gently tugging them tighter like you would cinch a ponytail tighter and voila!

Funky Street Art

The following images posted are the amazing work of a Spanish "street" artist called Sr.X. His works are pretty interesting as well as awesome and should definately be checked out. Im not really familiar with and a fan of this type of art, but its worth a check out!!!

Go to : www.sr-x.com



Set You Free

Shattered heart, bleeding soul,

It leaves me feeling like a clump of coal .

Simple goodbye, this is not a lie,

Gone forever, all i can do is cry

Someting is missing, feeling so empty,

nothing to keep me warm, no peace, no serenity.

Oh, to go back to when warmth surrounded me,

But i am forced to let you go, I am forced to set you free.

Vampire Weekend - A-Punk

Words of Wisdom

 

Carefully watch your thoughts
for they become your words.
Manage and watch your words
for they will become your actions.
Consider and judge your actions
for they will become your habits.
Acknowledge and watch your habits
for they shall become your character.
Understand and embrace your character
for it becomes your destiny and your dreams.

 

 ♥ ♥ ♥ 

My little sister and I

Ferris Wheel Fetish

For some reason i am inlooooove with ferris wheels. I cant seem to put my finger on what it is about these amazing massive "toys". Ofcourse i have never been on one haha (i live in South Africa) and i have standards, so the one's in other countries look waaaay more attractive and fun!!

"I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a Ferris Wheel."

Who am I ?

well wouldn't you like to know? haha just kidding. Im a first year student (yay me!! for trying to achieve something in life) and im doing my BA degree. Focusing on digital art and media studies. never thought i would see myself where i am now, had sooooo many other plans (dont we all) in my gap year lastyear i wanted to go travelling, well that didnt happen so i got a job, saved up some cash, had an amazing holiday before i had to move to where my university is located. the last 3 years of my life have been pretty hectic but what doesnt kill you makes you stronger, and i have learnt so much and am imensly greatful!! Uhhhm i have a boyfriend who is amazing, stunning friends, most amazing family who loves me for who i am. i guess there is so much that i could say but lets keep it in a nut shell. My life is great and i am extremely happy at this point of my life and im still growing. sounds cheesy doesnt it?

BUT: "some stories dont have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing whats going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity..."

 you can say, i have found myself. . .

whats what. . .

The findings in my blog are things that are either meaningful to me and what catches my attention. Varying from images, videos, stories, gossip, crafts etc etc. . . this is my space to store and express what i like and what others could enjoy. We all have different taste. . .a different story. . .and are amazing in our own way!

sooooo. . . enjoy ;P