January Favourites 2017

My Lovlies 

My first ever favourites for 2017...so lets begin and do not forget I will link everything at the bottom.

So first up lets begin with jewellery, there have been three items which I have been wearing the whole of January. I have worn my two rings and my watch everyday. My two rings are from Pandora and Accessorize. My Accessorise ring is sterling silver which has been encrusted with crystals (not real ones). The ring is very timeless and because its a band you can easily stack it with pieces. My second ring is from Pandora is called Timeless Elegance Ring in rose gold which has a centre stone and encrusted with Cubic Zirconia. 

My watch is from Olivia Burton which was gifted to me for my 21st birthday from my best friend. It is a black dial with gold casing and a black leather strap. It goes with everything and it is very chic and timeless. 

 

Lets talk beauty...I have been loving my Paco Rabanne Olympia perfume which is a woody with sweet scents to it. I am terrible at describing scents but if you want a sexy but chic scent this is the perfume. I love it and last a long time as well which is good.

I have found a new cream highlighter which is pigmented and once you swatch it, you just have no words. The highlighter is by Topshop called GLOW. There are two shades in this range. I have the shade Gleam which is just amazing. It is a gold undertone with silver specs which I love and it suits olive skin tone very well because it gives you that glow. Been using this so much and also my sister loves it as well. 

My last beauty product is a lipstick by MUA (Make up Academy) which is sold in Superdrug. This lipstick was only a £1 which is is bargain and you can not go wrong with it. The pigmentation is amazing on the lips and it glides on very smoothly. It is very creamy and hydrating on the lips. The colour is nudey pink which I love because it's not too pink. It looks stunning on olive skin tones. I can not wait to try more make up from this brand because it is very affordable and would not leave you broke after the first shop. 

Swatches without Flash

Swatches with Flash

As you all know i am currently on a hair journey and been trying out new products for my hair. The product which stand out is the Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen and Restore Edge Treatment with Shea Butter, Peppermint and Keratin By Shea Moisture. This is amazing for your edges and it keeps your edges down also it has made them grow so much. I would totally recommend if your edges do not want to to stay put then try this btw a little good a long way. The smell is is very strange but it does not last which is good. Go check out this out and check out the brand as well. Shea Moisture is an affordable brand and is great for girls with curly, transition and relaxed hair. Shea Moisture is sold in Boots.

That is all from last month, hope you enjoyed

 comment below what you currently loving?

Amina

xxx

Links to Product Mentioned:
Accessorize Ring - http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_2,acc_2.5/2941194950
Pandora Ring - http://www.pandora.net/en-gb/products/rings/180947cz
Olivia Burton - http://www.oliviaburton.com/big-dial-c5/big-dial-black-and-gold-p108
Olympea bt Paco Rabanne - http://www.boots.com/paco-rabanne/paco-rabanne-olympea
Glow Highlighter in Gleam - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/beauty-3326659/glow-highlighter-in-gleam-1701112?bi=0&ps=20
MUA Lipstick in Shade 11 - http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Lipstick---Shade-11/p/204771
Shea Moisture Edge Treatment - Sold out on boots website but it is on this website https://www.lookfantastic.com/shea-moisture-jamaican-black-castor-oil-strengthen-grow-repair-edge-treatment-118ml/11309673.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000008970312&gclid=Cj0KEQiAifvEBRCVx5up6Ojgr5oBEiQALHw1TliDOiCLl5nJuzBzWEDN7290SQ3e8-pavwH2Fb4Z-wgaAq_78P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMGA6vy8iNICFSioUQodRxEE0A

Top 5 New Year's Resolutions

Hello My Lovlies and Happy New Year 

I wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year. I know I am over due however better late than never. Hope your January is going well and have started doing your resolutions already. I cannot believe we are in 2017, 2016 went so quickly. I thought I would start my 2017 with something small and what everyone thinks about when it is a new year. 

So let's begin my Top 5 New Year's Resolutions for 2017:

1. To Blog More 

Have a post once a week and it will probably be on a Saturday morning between 9am and Noon because I enjoy blogging and taking photos for the blog. I have missed not being up to date. 

2. Wake up for fajr prayer 

This is a very important to me and I need to start waking up early to pray it. So my plan is setting an alarm and putting my phone across the room because then I would have to get out of my bed to switch it off and can pray the most important prayer of the day. 

3. Going on a hair journey..Going 100% Natural

A few months ago (September/October time I think) I started my hair journey.  I been relaxing my hair for about 4 or 5 years now and I want to go natural because I want my afro back. My goal is to be 100% natural and embrace my hair texture. I know I wear the hijab and would not be able to show it but this is for myself. By August I want my hair to be 30-40% natural and because I have short hair it should not take too long. Then I will think about trimming my hair. 

4. Finish a book every month

I want to get back into reading and my goal is to read a book a month because I want to use my phone and laptop less when getting into bed. I am currently reading girl on the train and loving it so far. 

5. Visit 1 or 2 new countries

Last year I did a lot of traveling and visit three new places. I love learning about new culture and seeing the architecture of their buildings because it is different every where you go. I have to say Prague has the best interior design in their churches and shops. Every time I walked in I would just stare at the ceiling say wow and look at the craft man ship of their work. It was truly amazing. I would so recommend going to Prague because is beautiful. 

So these are my 5 resolutions this year. 

Hope you enjoyed and comment below your resolution as well.

Amina 

x

My Hijab Story

Hello My Lovelies

Today's post is a very personal and something about my life which I changed for the better. This all happened on July 13th 2015. As you all know I am a Muslim and a very proud one. Last year was the year I started wearing the Hijab everyday till I die. Wearing the hijab was a choice I made and I don't regret at all. Before July 13th I been having deep thoughts and questioning myself 'am I ready', 'should I start now', 'will I be treated differently and 'will people try and hurt me'. All these questions were going through my mind for about 2 years because I felt something which needed to changed. 

So after questioning myself, I finally told myself 'Look just do it what is there to loose and how will you know what will happen if I don't try'. So few days before I told my sister 'What would you do if I started wearing the scarf' and she gave me a look like you really asking me this question. Then she replied 'It's your choice and I wouldn't mind'. Then I asked my mum and as mothers she gave me a pep talk. Do this for the right reasons and once you do it, you have to wear it all the time. My mum also said you should wear it and it's good for a woman to. Mums advice are always the best because they know you better than anyone else. 

So my sister and mum were both happy for me to it. The Monday came and I woke up and felt like I should start. So I did and went to college and to be honest no one even cared. My sister saw me that day and she was shocked to see me because she wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly. So I finished the day feeling very happy and different in a good way. I felt like this was something I needed to do because I am getting closer to Allah (SWT). 

I have to say when I went to work people were very shocked to see me wearing the hijab. Some thought I was only wearing it because Ramadhan was coming and once it was over I would take it off. However I kept it on and I told them I didn't do it for that reason I had my own intentions. Some also thought I was forced to wear it by my parents which I really wasn't. If my mum forced me would I not be wearing the hijab already. My mum always told me if I forced you to wear it, your intention would be to please me and not Allah. Also when you get older you might take off and that's even worse. To be honest I agree with my mum. Like your intentions should be for the right reasons. Some thought I was wearing it because I was getting married. When they told me I laughed and was like no way. I'm only 19 and I'm not ready for that just yet. Also side note I wouldn't start wearing the hijab because I'm getting married. My husband should be happy with the way I am and how I look. He should respect that I need time and the intentions are right. Don't let a guy force you to wear it because that is so wrong. 

Anyway moving on, over a year later I am still wearing the hijab and I am loving it. My scarf collection is growing and I have many colours. I don't wear printed scarf but I am planning on starting to. So that when I wear an all black outfit my hijab will be the statement piece. 

All the thoughts I was thinking was just me being scared and nothing changed. All my family and friends treated me the same. Alhamdulillah I haven't experienced anyone trying to hurt me or trying to take off my hijab. So all of my thoughts I was thinking was me just being scared and I should of had more faith in Allah (Swt). 

For anyone woman wanting to wear the hijab. My advice is go for it and don't be scared like me. Allah will guide you and he will protect you no matter what. Wearing the scarf can be challenging (know what clothes to wear) but really you have so many blessing with it as well.

So thats my hijab story and hope you have enjoyed it. Something personal and hope you got to know a little better. 

Take care

Amina

xx

Current 5 Favourites

Hello My Lovelies 

Today post is what I have been currently loving and wanted to share to my followers. So let's begin. The first item is a ring which is from Accessories. I have been wearing it everyday since I have bought it and loving it. It's a sterling silver encrusted ring band. Which is encrusted with crystals gems all the way round. It is very dainty with a lot of bling and it's a good ring to stack. I want to get more rings with less crystals and stack it on top. 

I have also been loving my new piercing, I have had the new piercing for about 2 weeks now and I love it. So I got a double vertical helix and I am IN LOVE. I cannot stop looking at it and I just loving it. I cannot wait to change the piercing to a different stud. I think the next stif will be a crescent moon and star which will look amazing.  

I have a new liquid matte lipstick which I been wearing all the time when I go out. The lipstick is Colour Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid by Maybelline in the shade Nude Frill. It's your perfect nude shade for my skin tone. It's very light and hydrating on the lips feels like your not wearing anything however it does not really last long when your eating. That is the only disadvantage however I don't mind reapplying it. Would still recommend it. So go check out the collection.

Shawn Mendez new album called Illuminate is AMAZING!! I am loving this album and has been on repeat since I got it. My favourite songs are Treat You Better, No Promises and Mercy. Another album which I love is Craig David's new one called FMI (Follow My Intuition). This album has so many good tunes which are fast and some that are slow. I am glad he is back because his music is amazing. My top three songs are 16, Sink or Swim Ain't Giving Up however all are my favourites. If you haven't heard both these albums, go check it out on YouTube or Apple Music because they are worth a listen. 

Those are my 5 favourites. What are yours? Would love to know 

Take care 

Love Amina

xx

Life Update

Hello My Lovlies 

I thought I would do a life update as there hasn't been any posts for a while. So lets begin:

I been MIA for the past few months for a couple of reasons. The first reason was because over the summer I went on holiday. I will do a post on the travelling in a few days time. I love travelling and once I finish my degree, I want to do more. I went to Oman for the first time which was one of the best holidays ever, then drove to Dubai which was alright (explain more in a Dubai post) then went to Kenya. Kenya is my 2nd home all my family is there and I had ALOT of weddings to attend. So been very busy with wedding and spending time with my family.

I have started my third year of my degree which has been quite stressful because I need to start thinking about my dissertation. Which I will properly start next April. So I'm at the trying to figure out what I need to do it on and how I should be doing it. They always say there will be a term which is a dry run to your dissertation. Well this is the term and I really want to give my all in the presentation and report. So I need to focus on that as much as I can. 

Another reason why I haven't blogged is that I have been feeling bit down and not wanting to blog about anything. I have been dealing with a lot the passed 2 years which has affected me physically and emotionally. I might touch upon it later on in my life but for now just know I am okay and dealing with it. It is in the past and I am moving past that now. 

All I want to think about is my faith, studies and blog. 

Hope you guys understand

Take care 

Amina

xx

Ramadan Goals for 2016

Hello My Lovlies 

This is a long over due post and sorry for the lack of posts as well.  I have been busy finishing my 2nd year of University. I am back and there will more posts coming up. 

Firstly I would like to say Ramadan Kareem. I hope it is going well and not finding it too difficult. I would love to know which part of the world you are fasting. So comment below the country. 

May Allah accept all our fasts and duas during this special month and may he fill it with love, happiness, strength, patience and worship....Ameen

I wanted to share with you my aims/goals for this Ramadhan. 

1. Is to finish the Qur'an within this month because the Qur'an was revealed during this month. 

2. Go to Taraweeh prayers because you hear the most amazing recitation of the Qur'an and it's a beautiful atmosphere to be in. 

3. Watch YouTube videos about Islam. I have been addicted to Qur'an Weekly because during this month, they are doing a series called Get To Know...This is when each day they go through a Surah in the Qur'an and go into depth about it. You will gain knowledge about the Surah and what the meaning is. They will explain the stories in the Surah. I would recommend this series because you learn so much about the Surah which you didn't even know and you can pass it on to your family and friends. 

4. Read books about Islam, this is an amazing month to increase your knowledge about Islam and how to become a better muslimah. I have ordered a book and will do a book review after I have finished it. If you have any islamic books to recommend, fill free to comment below. 

5. Charity also known as Zakat is very important during this month because you want to give those who are less fortunate as you an Eid. So they can experience nice clothes and nice food. Not only that but Zakat is one the five pillars of Islam. So don't forget to give money to poor and needy. This is one of the reason why we fast during this month. 

So those are my 5 goals during the month of Ramadan. I hope you enjoyed it and comment below what your goals during this month. Would love to know and we can share ideas. 

Love Amina

xxx

NYX Haul

Hello My Lovlies 

This is a long overdue post that I wanted to do for while. I did a NYX purchase last month on the Boots website. I was excited to make a purchase because people have been raving about their products and I wanted to try some of products. I would be purchasing more products from NYX because I am loving every single item and using them all the time.

So lets begin with the haul!

Jumbo Eye-pencil in Milk

This eye pencil is raved on youtube because it was good for underneath your eyeshadow and it makes the eyeshadow stay longer but be more pigmented. When I swathed this it is very bendable and you are able to pack other eyeshadows onto it. So I can not wait to use this for my eye base. This retails for £5 which is really good. I want to get a brown colour eye pencil which will be good as a base.

Butter Gloss

I bought one lip gloss from this range in the shade Tiramisu. I absolutely love tis shade and can not wait to try more shades from this range. Tiramisu is a nude gloss which I have been using past month. I love this when I am wearing a nude lipstick and I put it on top to create shine on the lips but I mostly put it on the centre if the lips. To create dimension and to make them look bigger but without using lip fillers. The butter gloss smells like chocolate and it doesn't have a sticky texture at all. This retails for £5 and is very cheap. Would so recommend this. 

Intense Butter Gloss

I bought two shades from this range because I haven't heard much about them on youtube. I wanted to see how they were different but also how intense they were comported to the original ones. When I watched these oh my they are so intense and the pigmentation is amazaing. You literally need one application to get the colour payoff. They smell amazing as well like candy. They aren't too glossy and feel lovely on the lips. I only bought two shades and I will buy some more  colours from this range as well. These retail for £5.50, which is really cheap and affordable. 

The first shade I bought is chocolate crepe which is dark brown colour. I love how it feels on the lips and its not too sticky or glossy either. The second shade is a light brown which is a good nude. I love how pigmented these are and I would recommend people to try these out because they are needed in life. It so quick and no lipliner needed either. 

Soft Matte Lip Cream

I bought 4 shades from this range and I have to say I love them. I really want to purchase some more because they are matte, feel hydrating and not drying. They feel like nothing are on your lips which is the best feeling. You do not have to worry about topping up because they last well on the lips and leave a nice stain on the lips when you are eating. I would so recommend you buy some of their Lip Creams. They are so worth it and are a bargain as well. They all retail for £5.00. 

The first shade is Ibiza which is a pink shade and I love it because its not to bright on the lips. You are able to wear it during the day and also mix it in with another colour to deepen it a bit more. This shade will suit a lot of skin tones and will look different on everyone. 

The next shade is London is a light brown shade which is lovely on the lips and suits my skin tone very well. On a darker skin tone it could look a bit washed out however you can over come this by using a darker lipliner. I do love this shade for mixing because you can lighten a colour using this shade. 

The third shade is Zurich which is a pinky nude shade. I was quite disappointed with this shade because it looks like it's gonna be a nude but when you open it its more pinker. So I felt a bit like ohh okay however when i switched it I loved it because on my skin tone its my lips but better shade. 

The final shade is Cannes this is deeper than Zurich because it has a reddish undertone to it. I do love this shade when you want your lips to look darker but also natural as well. You can wear this during the day and at night time as well. 

All the shades I bought I do love and I sometimes do mix them togethe to get a different colour because I just love mixing lipsticks together. So that I have dimension to my lips and look more fuller. The application is good and the pigmentation is amazing. the one thing which I loved this the scent because the smell is amazing. I can't describe it but it just smell wonderful. I would so recommend checking these shades and they have more many more as well. 

High Voltage Lipstick

I bought one lipstick from this range in the shade number 5. This is a nude colour which is really creamy and has a velvet feel to it on the lips. I do love this shade and would recommend this colour. I would love to buy more from this range. The retail price is £5.50 which affordable. 

NYX is a very affordable brand and I want to make another purchase from there. So please recommend in the comments, would love to know. 

I hope You Enjoyed the Haul

Please leave a comment and suggest any products for me try from NYX.

Love Amina 
xxx