5 Tips & Tricks To Make Pumps Heels Comfortable

Every girl would have dreamt to have their wardrobe full of shoes as no woman can have enough of them in their life. If you ask me, I know of no one who doesn't love to wear pumps heels as it gives that extra boost up of our confidence but it can be very uncomfortable at times.

Let's face it, we all have that one pair of heels at some point of your lives that looks amazing but at the same time, gives you that mind-numbing pain in the heels of your feet. Pain for the sake of beauty sucks but with a few tips & tricks, you can wear out your favourite pair of pumps heels comfortably.

Tips & Tricks #1 Measure your Feet

First of all, know what type of shoe that suits your feet, by measuring them. I personally think this is the most important step to consider before heading out to find that perfect pair of pumps heels. The way you walk also matters, always walk heels to toe instead of toe to heels to prevent yourself from falling. 

Tips & Tricks #2 Wear Thicker Heels

I know we all love those skinny Louboutin heels but let's be honest that our feet won't be able to survive a whole night in them and still be able to walk the next day. I found myself leaning towards thicker block heels whenever I go for shoe hunting. Nowadays, you can find really gorgeous block heels and they look equally chic and sexy as stilettos.

You can check out many different design of pumps heels, from cute ones to those chic and sexy ones like below.

Tips & Tricks #3 Sandpaper

I am sure one of the silly ones who almost slipped while wearing a new pair of pumps heels. One of the scariest things about wearing heels is slipping, falling and breaking your ankles! Therefore the best trick to that is using a sandpaper and scrub the bottom of the heel thoroughly before you wear them outside. This will create fiction and grip so it will be easier to stay on your feet. 

Tips & Tricks #4 Dry Shampoo/Deodorant Stick

Blisters are one of the most annoying thing we always get after wearing heels all day and the easiest to solve the problem is by deodorant stick or dry shampoo spray. That's right, especially if your feet gets sweaty on humid days like mine.

Use dry shampoo on your feet thoroughly as this socks up the moisture which avoids sweating and the extra friction developed helps keep those awful blisters away.

Alternatively, deodorant stick also helps by simply swipe the back and sides of your foot before throwing on your new heels. The deodorant will acts as a barrier, protecting your skin from friction.

Tips & Tricks #5 Wear Insoles

Don't underestimate the value of insoles though as they can help combat soreness under the ball of your foot when wearing your favourite heels. Gel insoles are my favourite whenever I wear my heels as it helps to reduce the soreness and keep pressure off my foot. There is also cushion designed insoles if you find your toes are constantly sliding forward in your shoes.

I hope these tips & tricks help you beautiful ladies out there as no one would give up wearing heels. Do make sure to give your feet a rest after a whole day of wearing heels, a warm water soak is a nice way to relax your feet.

Let me know if you have tried one or more of the tricks before and how often do you wear out your pair of heels?

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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BENE Premium Bluria Delicious SPA Night Care Milk Review

Happy 2016!! Been away for few months due to my studies.Now that I am on holiday in Brunei, I think it's time to continue this blog :)

Today, I'm reviewing a Japanese hair care product brand called BENE Premium.

This product is under the Bluria line range and the whole Bluria range focuses on silicone free, enriched with natural enzymes. Packaging is really cute and sparkly which looks great on your dressing table. 

Silicones are found in many hair products these days but it is bad for the hair as it can create a buildup on the scalp, coating hair shaft for a sleek shiny finish but it prevents the real nutrients from conditioners to penetrate the hair shaft. It creates an illusion of a healthy shiny hair while actually further drying out the hair from the inside. Sounds crazy huh?

However, there are quite a few hair care product in the market which is silicone free, but you can find the whole range of this at Watson Malaysia for an affordable price! 

The Bluria range of night care milk contains green enzymes and herbal extracts which nourishes and repairs hair as we sleep. It claimed to give intensive hydration, smooth silky touch and add shine to the hair. 

It comes with a cap and a pump which is convenient, 3-4 pumps of it would be sufficient depends on the length of your hair. Size of the bottle makes it inconvenient to travel around with so I would suggest to transfer them to a small bottle while traveling

I did not purchase the whole range yet to try, instead I started with only the night care milk as it sounds great to repair hair as we sleep. As a result of using these for a few months now, I found out that I really love this product as my hair felt softer after waking up the next morning! 

Texture of the product is very light and it smells so delicious like you are in a SPA (hence the name). As the texture is light, you don't have to worry it might weight down the hair. 

Overall, a really pretty-yet-effective product to use before sleep as it relaxes your mind before bed. It can also be used whenever your hair feels dry, definitely a product worth trying for.

alicelovey.   

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ZOEVA Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol. 2 REVIEW

Last December, I bought my first ZOEVA luxury brush set which I already did a review here. This year, ZOEVA released the volume 2 of the rose golden luxury set which is suppose to be a add on from the previous set (except for one which is repeated).

Packaging wise, it is so BEAUTIFUL, the clutch and the brush is in nude and rose gold colour, which is different from the first luxury brush set. The clutch is made from the same material and same size as before, leather-like material but looks even more better than the previous one.

Each brushes are crafted 'Rose Golden' and I really like that personal touch, it just makes me feel like a princess using them for my makeup.

The Volume 2 luxury set contains 8 essential brushes, 3 for face and 5 for the eyes.

The quality of the brushes are still VERY SOFT and gentle on your skin. ZOEVA has quickly became the only brushes I used for applying makeup. 

From Left to Right: 

104 Buffer: Use to apply and blend your foundation beautiful on your skin, the bristles on this brush is very dense which makes it easy to buff in foundation.

109 Luxe Face Paint: This brush is flat which is perfect for doing contour and shape with powder

126 Luxe Cheek Finish: Multi purpose brush with looser bristles which enables you to apply powder, blush and bronzer every so sightly to create a natural look.

From Left to Right:

322 Brow Line: This brush makes applying eyebrow products so much easier to achieve a perfectly shaped brows. 

317 Wing Liner: The only brush that is repeating from the first luxury set except for the colour of the brush. I really don't mind to have another wing liner as a backup incase I am lazy to wash the other brush (hehe!) 

228 Luxe Crease: Almost similar to the #231 Luxe petit crease but this brush blend transitions to a seemless finish

226 Smudger: Softly apply and blend eyeshadow along the lash line

234 Luxe Smoky Shader: Apply and blend eyeshadow for a smoky finish

Treat yourself like a princess with the new Rose Golden Vol. 2 Collection and live your modern fairy tale with ZOEVA's new gems. You can buy them for 65 EUR here

Hope you enjoyed my review of these beauties!

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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Bourjois Aqua Blush No.03 Pink Twice REVIEW

Hello! I am back again after a whirl wind of things happening during summer time. Summer months suppose to be fun and relaxing but instead, I was pretty stressed about the things around me. But, It has all sorted out now and I finally can blog again :)

Today, I am going to a review a blush product from Bourjois, a drug-store brand made from France. This is their new 12-hour Aqua blush which able to boosts your skin's natural radiance with sheer and fresh colour. It is available in 4 different colours and as the name suggest, lasts up to 12 hr.

I first bought them out of curiosity, since they were doing a 3 for 2 offers. I am very loyal to their Healthy Mix Serum so I thought I should give this a go. Luckily I did, as I love this product!

I got this blush shade in 03 'Pink Twice' which is a pinky flush. A light pump and using tapping motion, it is enough to create a nice sheer natural flush on your cheeks. It blends so easily on the cheeks as it is a gel form and it does lasts the whole day for me! 

Be careful applying too much on your cheeks as I have tried and it doesn't looks too nice. Once its on your face, it literally stains on it and unless you use makeup remover, it won't budge the whole day.  

I really love this product and this has been my favourite blush to use during the summer! Definitely a good product to use for the summer at only £8.99 at boots!

I reckon this blush will lasts me quite a while so for the price, it is definitely worth it!

Hope you enjoy my mini review of this blush! 

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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The Glamour Summer Edit 2015

It is still summer season so I guess I am not too late to post this! Too much things going on with my life right now and it is tough to balance all of them. Anyway, summer is here and Latest in Beauty released their Summer Edition Box. I always love their collaboration with The Glamour as they hand picked well-known products and brands specially for you. 

For the price of £17.99 including postage, this box is definitely a steal! This box features 9 beauty must-haves products to maintain glowing skin, shiny hair, trendy nail polish and makeup! They are all perfect for summer and most of all, they are worth over £90! 

Brands lining up in this box are L’Occitane, Vita Liberata, Pixi, Balance Me, Nails Inc, Bourjois, Caudalie, Eucerin and Seekers of the Sun

L’Occitane Aromachology Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner (Sample Size) - 35ml each

Gloss, nourish and soften your hair with this hard-working duo. Enjoy the calming side effect of the essential oils with this range from Loccitane. I always love this brand as all their products smells so good and have some serious relaxation every time I use. The mini size of each bottle makes it convenient for travel.

Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals and Luxury Kabuki Brush (Deluxe Sample) - 3g

This is by far one of the most exciting beauty launches of the year! The first ever self-tanning bronzer! Dust the powder across your face and a natural-looking tan will develop, and last for up to 5 days.

I am not a fan of sun tan but I am up for bronzer that could lasts me for days! I am so excited to try out this sample and they kindly included a kabubi brush which is really soft, surprisingly! Definitely a high-end quality product here!

Pixi Glow Tonic (Sample Size) - 15ml

Perfect for lacklustre skin, this genius product exfoliates, tones and tightens that results in a bright radiant complexion. The Glow tonic is infused with aloe vera and ginseng suitable for dry, dull and aging skin. 

Balance Me Super Toning Body Polish (Deluxe Size) - 50ml

Give your body a major treat with this exfoliator, toner and moisturiser in one. Massage and buff to get rid of dead skin cells and smooth out any problem areas. Summer is the perfect time to show off some skin so do make sure they are exfoliated and moisturise!

The signature blend by Balance Me also includes naturally active essential oils including, juniper, geranium, lavender and bergamot which help to purify the skin giving it a wonderful relaxing scent.

Nails inc Gel Effect Nail Polish (Full Size) 

I always it when I receive nail polishes from beauty box as they are perfect for every season! There’s a few shade variants and I received Uptown which is a beautiful nude with brown and pink tones. This is a very wearable colour for summer and pretty much all year round.

Bourjois Color Boost Lip Crayon (Full Size)

These chunky pencils from Bourjois delivers a gorgeous, subtle veil of colour in one swipe. Layer for a more intense finishes and it promises to last for up to 10 hours. The colour I got is in Fuchsia Libre which is a pink shade which is really up my street! 

Caudalie Divine Oil (Deluxe Sample) - 15ml

Get ready for your best-ever head-to-toe summer glow. This multi-tasking oil adds an extra sheen to your hair, face and body. You can also add a few drops to your bath for good relaxation. This sample may looks small but one drop goes a long way and it really moisturises your skin while smelling divine (hence, the name). 

Whether you are looking for deep down hydration, a refreshing summer scent or a little of both this is great.

Eucerin Sun Protection SPF 30 Face Creme (Full Size) - 50ml.

Specially developed for sensitive skin, this sun cream from Eucerin offers comprehensive protection from damage caused by the sun. With EU approved UVA/UVB filters, natural deep cell protection from licorice extract and glycyrrhetinic acid to support skin renewal.

I can't stress enough the importance of sun screen. I apply them religiously everyday even when there is no sun as you will still can get harmful UV rays from laptop during the day especially when your working in front of the computer.  

Seekers of the Sun Temporary Tattoos – 1 sheet

Perfect summer beauty accessory that is only exclusively in this box! I never tried temporary tatoos before but they are so pretty and dainty. Definitely worth to try.

Which ones are your favourite summer beauty products?

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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Innisfree Haul (May)

It was my birthday in May so I thought I should pamper myself to my favourite Skincare brand, INNISFREE! They were having a sale on their new mask range which I have heard a lot of hype of especially from Bubzbeauty! So this was my chance to grab!

Innisfree Second Skin mask line has 4 different types but I only got 3 out of all because the last one is firming, which is not suitable for my age yet. 

Moisture - Contains hyaluronic acid, a powerful moisturising ingredient which deeply penetrates into your coarse and dry skin, ultimately creating a dewy complexion

Trouble - Contains propolis which deeply penetrates into your skin to intensively ease and soothe red, dry skin creating a clear complexion

Brightening - Contains vitamin C derivatives which deeply penetrate into your vitality lacking and dull skin, ultimately creating a bright and translucently clear complexion.

I also bought a few of their capsule recipe pack which is meant to be like a wash off mask except that this is travel friendly. I reckon you can use each capsule 2-3 times. However, I never tried it yet but the packaging is so cute.

Eco flower tint balm - No.3 Camelia (left side)

A tinted lip balm that moisturises and stains your lips with 5 various colours to shoot up. The colour I got for the tinted lip balm is a nice bright pink colour which really suits pale face. The colours are very pigmented and it lasts for quite a long time considering I have a super dry lips. However, it does transfer a little bit when you eat/drink but the colour is still there. 

Vivid tint rouge - No. 2 Refreshing Sweet Pink

Super pigmented tint with clear and glossy texture. It is describe as giving a crystal glow to the lips and helps the colour last longer. It contains Jeju camelia oil which moisturizes the lips, Safflower seed oil which is a natural anti-oxidant. Another bright pink tint that I loveee. This one stain my lips for the whole day and it is super pigmented. Perfect for doing a gradient lip and It comes with 4 beautiful shades.

Ultrafine Browcara

A slim and delicate brow mascara brush creates a polished look, giving dimension to your eyes. It comes with 3 shades that can match with most hair colour and has a moist texture but holds firmly once set. It is also waterproof which endures water, sweat and sebum.

Samples!!

Lastly, everyone loves samples! The samples that I've got are from their green tea product line and my favourite volcanic pore clay mask.

So far, I really love Innisfree products and there's more to come!

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My Little Box Review May 2015

Update:

I am a little late for this post due to my exam which forces me to push everything aside for the whole month of May. It was also my birthday in May but I did enjoyed it even though I had to study really hard for my exams. Just finished it and hope all my hard work pays off.

ANYWAY!!

Previous reviewed on My Little Box: February, March & April 

My Little Box is a subscription beauty/fashion box originally started in France but recently landed in the UK few months ago. Little Box offers something very different compared to other boxes and that, you will certainly not be disappointed. 

They contain hand-picked and beautifully designed box of beauty, fashion and lifestyles surprises. Every month, there will be a different theme and each box promises to delight you. Moreover, they also have their own beauty range and one product of their own in-house beauty range will be included every month.

This month's Little box theme was Provence, featuring 7 products including skin, body, makeup, hand and lifestyle products. Most of their products are focusing on What enclosed together with it, is a card showing a beautiful girl enjoying her drink under the hot sun and My Little World magazine.

Most of their products are mainly from Loccitane which is a French brand. Their products always have a very lovely scent and I really enjoyed these handpicked products. All of the Loccitane products are travel sizes so it is great to have it while travelling. Perfect time since now its the summer holidays! (Except it's not really summer in Manchester :( )

1. Roses Et Reines Hand & Nail Cream (Travel Size) 10ml

2. Mer & Mistral Shower Gel (Travel Size) 50ml

3. Verbena Body Lotion (Travel Size) 30ml

4. Verbena Leaf Soap (Travel Size) 25g

5. My Little Beauty Eyeshadow Crayon – Full Size

They also included a makeup item which is from their own product line, My Little Beauty. I really like this beautiful metallic dark brown shade which I cant wait to try it out!

Lifestyle Items

My Little Provence Doll Magnets

I felt like these magnets really reminds me of my childhood as I LOVE to collect magnets and stick them on my refrigerator. Except this is more fun as you can actually dress up the doll with many outfits and occasion.

I would imagine my favourite outfit for summer would be like this. I am still on the hunt to find a dungaree that won't emphasis my broad shoulder as much.

The Sunny Cuff

How interesting that you can actually decorate your own bracelet! You simply put the thread into one of the holes on the bracelet and be creative with it! They even show the steps to follow the embroidery steps and discovering different pattern designs. However, I don't suit gold jewellery so this might be a miss for me.

Again, there is always something that I am super impressed with My Little box and I already can't wait for the June Edition!

I am heading up to Scotland for the weekend in few hours time and I can't wait!

What are your plans for summer holidays? 

Thanks for reading!

alicelovey xx

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