Talk About It

If you find yourself overthinking, talk with your friends. Feeling supported is essential for mental wellbeing and communicating our feelings helps us feel lighter and more connected.

Sleep Well

Everything is more daunting when you have not had a good night’s sleep. Take steps to ensure you get a better night’s sleep. Switch off before bed, treat yourself to a plump new pillow, and make sure you get at least eight hours.

Drink Less

A glass of wine can help us wind down in the evenings but drinking alcohol at night disturbs our sleep and leaves us feeling less refreshed the next day. Try and minimize your drinking throughout the week. Alcohol is a depressant and when the buzz wears off, it will leave you feeling worse.

Eat Well

A balanced diet is vital for mental health and wellbeing. Not getting the right vitamins can lead to a whole range of symptoms ranging from fatigue to decreased brain function. Make sure you are getting the right nutrients and when you can, treat yourself to a warm homecooked meal in the evening.

Move More

Staying active is also vital. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which make you feel good. Moving around helps keep a clear head, boosts physical health, and makes you feel better.

The post 5 Tips For Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Spend One-on-one Time

If you find yourself flitting between gatherings, don’t forget to take time to be with the people who matter the most. Take a couple of hours out of your afternoon to call your best friend or watch a movie with mom.

Spread It Out

If you are feeling the Christmas/New Year’s pressure, remember that all the fun and magic does not have to be condensed into one or two days. Spread out the festive activities across the next couple of weeks and soak up as much of the magic as you can.

Share The Prep

If you are stressing about hosting, delegate some tasks. Ask your guests to help with the preparation by bringing a dish. It will take the pressure off and your guests will be happy to help.

Don’t Forget Yourself

Over the Christmas period, we tend to create a list of all the people we need to spend time with and show them we care. Make sure you include yourself on this list. You need looking after and treating too.

Keep It Simple

Finally, keep things simple. Relax your schedule, don’t go overboard with the decorations and embrace simplicity. Christmas is about the people you love so don’t feel pressured into scheduling an extravagant season of activities.

The post How to Have a Stress Free Holiday Season appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Be Respectful

Quokkas are wild animals. Even though they are used to interacting with humans, make sure you do not touch them, or attempt to pick them up. You will be fined for bothering them.

Patience and Perseverance

These little creatures do not mind having a selfie taken. But getting the perfect shot may take a few tries. Try putting the timer on your camera, so you get a chance to get into position. The lower the camera angle, the bigger the quokka grin. 

Wait for Them

A quokka will approach you if you are sitting still. Do not attempt to chase one, as not only is this cruel, but you will definitely not get a shot of a happy animal.

Distraction

Quokkas are always on the lookout for a tasty treat. You are not allowed to feed them, but there will be plenty of delicious morsels from nearby trees. If you position yourself near fallen fruit, the quokka will spend more time near you, happily munching away.

Use the Right Tools

A selfie stick is a great tool for getting a great picture. It will enable wider angles and will be far less intrusive than shoving your phone in the quokka’s face. Once you get your shot, make sure you put your camera or phone away and just enjoy the company of these fabulous creatures.

The post How to Take a Selfie With Australia’s Cutest Animal appeared first on styleourlife.com.

STEP ONE: Go Blonde

If you have brunette hair, there is very little chance that you will be able to take your hair straight to a rose gold hue. The first step is to lighten your hair. You may even need to bleach it to make sure you have the right base before adding the gorgeous rose gold color.

STEP TWO: Choose Your Product

The next step is choosing the right product for your hair. Do you want a permanent dye or would you prefer something that will wash out in a few weeks? If you want to try before you commit, we recommend trying a temporary color that can be removed in one wash.

STEP THREE: Aftercare

The aftercare stage is crucial if you want to keep your hair looking healthy and shiny. Switch your regular shampoos and conditioner for a color-protection equivalent and keep your hair out of the sun and chlorinated swimming pools. If you want the color to last, you need to give it the love and care it deserves.

The post How to Get Rose Gold Colored Hair appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Roll Your Bottle

If you get tiny bubbles underneath your topcoat, it’s probably because you are shaking your bottle. Roll it instead for a smoother finish.

Vaseline

If you have a hard time staying in the lines, use a q-tip to apply vaseline around your nails. This creates a barrier so if you do go outside the lines, you won’t get nail polish on your skin.

Apply A Base Coat

Most people know that applying a clear varnish over your polish helps them last longer, but people often overlook the base coat. It helps to stop the tops of your nails from chipping over time.

Use Clear Tape

If you want to get creative with nail art, you can use clear tape to create defined lines on your nails. Negative space is one of the hottest nail trends this season.

Soak Them In Cold Water

If you want your nails to dry faster, don’t shake them around blowing on them. Dip them in a bowl of ice-cold water. It will help them set.

The post Sneaky Tips For DIY Salon Worthy Nails appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Fortunately, these up and coming brands offer high-end fashion for a fraction of the price. Here’s why they just shot to the top of our radar.

Allina Liu

Allina’s designs are elegant and flattering. Her pieces are suitable for all sorts of occasions and have a unique chic heir about them. This lace-up Oxford shirt is one of our favorites of the AW19 collection.

Stand Studio

Stand Studio offers high-end leather and fur pieces for a more affordable price. They currently have a huge collection of brightly colored leopard fur and it comes in the form of handbags as well as coats. In fact, we can’t get enough of the entire AW19 collection.

Still Here Denim

Designed by Sonia Beyda Mosseri, the Still Here Denim range offers the classic feel of classic washed denim with a twist. The jeans in the range all feature statement stripes on the back. You can buy them via Net-a-Porter.

The post In The Know: 3 Super Current Fashion Brands On Our Radar Right Now appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Sultry Snakeskin

These snakeskin nails from @nail_unistella are divine. What are the chances of us trying them out for Halloween? High. What are the chances of us wearing them at Christmas too? Higher still.

Jurassic Park Nails

@NaomiNailsNYC also gets the thumbs up from us for her bombastic dinosaur nails. They are creative, brilliant, and the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit mid-week at the office.

Psy-Trance Nails

Naomi also thought up these crazy psychedelic nails. She describes them as “psychedelic potion” and they are spooktacular.

Cat-Eye

@Betina_Goldstein’s cat-eye nails are a little more subtle, but still spooky. They also don’t look too tricky to replicate, which is a definite bonus.

Grizzly Eyeballs

@PolishMePrettyNailBar has delivered a bunch of awesome Halloween nail designs this year. These gruesome eyeballs are up there with our favorites.

Brains

We’re also digging these spooky brains. But also… ewww.

The post The Best Halloween Nails For Spooktacular Style Inspo appeared first on styleourlife.com.

So-called “plus-size” model Jada Sezer is a champion of self-confidence and self-love. Although her face may be one of the frontline figures of body positivity, Sezer has shared that she is a little suspicious that a lot of these campaigns are all for show. That said, she is happy to see more diversity even if she still feels there is more progress to be made.

“Personally I think it’s brilliant we’re seeing more body types,” she told Glamour. “I’m skeptical that it’s tokenistic and I’m skeptical that it’s for promotional publicity reasons, but at the same time I think whatever people’s motivations are, at least we’re seeing it now, so be it, but at least we’re finally seeing diversity.”

She added: “I’m interested in seeing a curvy girl in a space and it’s not just about because she’s curvy. I do talk about my body confidence, but that’s not my sole narrative online, that’s not the focus of my social media channels and the stories I tell.”

You can read the full interview here.

The post Jada Sezer Shares Her Thoughts On Body Positivity Promotional Campaigns appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Cruella Devil

Cruella Devil is without a doubt the sauciest Halloween villain. She is a Disney style icon and there are endless ways to recreate the classic Cruella look.

Ursula

Ursula is the sassy and vengeful villain of The Little Mermaid. We’re loving this purple, underwater colored makeup with scary eyebrows and a bright red lip.

Maleficent

Maleficent is fabulously fierce. Her signature horned hat is the bare minimum you need. After that, it’s up to you how bold you go with big black lashes and a devilish smokey eye.

Queen of Hearts

This Queen of Hearts costume is a little more gory than cute. If you want to go full-on-scary this Halloween, @hannahmakeup is a good account to follow.

Captain Hook

Captain Hook is another extremely iconic Disney villain. If you have ever wanted to channel your inner pirate, this is your chance.

Cruella Devil

This second take on Cruella Devil is far more focused on the makeup. The cartoonish contouring and doll-like eyes are sure to make a statement.

The post These Disney Villain Costumes Are Perfect For Halloween appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Now, it is time to dig up those old headbands because they are finally having their moment in the spotlight. If you don’t know what we are talking about, here’s a look at some of the chicest headband styles this fall.

Silk Scarves

A wraparound headband is a way to seamlessly make the transition between summer and winter. A simple pony with a colorful headband adds a stamp of flare to any outfit.

The Florence

Florence Welch’s take on the headband has always been “the bigger, the better”. If massive florals aren’t your thing then the takeaway from Florence’s look is simply you do you.

Knotted Bands

Knotted headbands are a simple and stylish hair accessory. We love Jess Woodley’s checked band, which is bang on-trend.

Satin

Satin is the material of the headband of the moment. Sophisticated and stylish, a satin band creates volume and pulls together a look.

Cute Details

Finally, subtle embellishments hit the balance between fancy and casual. They turn the most breezy hairdo up a notch and offer the chance to get expressive with your hair.

The post Stylish Headbands Are The Hair Accessory of the Moment appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Talk About It

If you find yourself overthinking, talk with your friends. Feeling supported is essential for mental wellbeing and communicating our feelings helps us feel lighter and more connected.

Sleep Well

Everything is more daunting when you have not had a good night’s sleep. Take steps to ensure you get a better night’s sleep. Switch off before bed, treat yourself to a plump new pillow, and make sure you get at least eight hours.

Drink Less

A glass of wine can help us wind down in the evenings but drinking alcohol at night disturbs our sleep and leaves us feeling less refreshed the next day. Try and minimize your drinking throughout the week. Alcohol is a depressant and when the buzz wears off, it will leave you feeling worse.

Eat Well

A balanced diet is vital for mental health and wellbeing. Not getting the right vitamins can lead to a whole range of symptoms ranging from fatigue to decreased brain function. Make sure you are getting the right nutrients and when you can, treat yourself to a warm homecooked meal in the evening.

Move More

Staying active is also vital. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which make you feel good. Moving around helps keep a clear head, boosts physical health, and makes you feel better.

The post 5 Tips For Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Spend One-on-one Time

If you find yourself flitting between gatherings, don’t forget to take time to be with the people who matter the most. Take a couple of hours out of your afternoon to call your best friend or watch a movie with mom.

Spread It Out

If you are feeling the Christmas/New Year’s pressure, remember that all the fun and magic does not have to be condensed into one or two days. Spread out the festive activities across the next couple of weeks and soak up as much of the magic as you can.

Share The Prep

If you are stressing about hosting, delegate some tasks. Ask your guests to help with the preparation by bringing a dish. It will take the pressure off and your guests will be happy to help.

Don’t Forget Yourself

Over the Christmas period, we tend to create a list of all the people we need to spend time with and show them we care. Make sure you include yourself on this list. You need looking after and treating too.

Keep It Simple

Finally, keep things simple. Relax your schedule, don’t go overboard with the decorations and embrace simplicity. Christmas is about the people you love so don’t feel pressured into scheduling an extravagant season of activities.

The post How to Have a Stress Free Holiday Season appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Be Respectful

Quokkas are wild animals. Even though they are used to interacting with humans, make sure you do not touch them, or attempt to pick them up. You will be fined for bothering them.

Patience and Perseverance

These little creatures do not mind having a selfie taken. But getting the perfect shot may take a few tries. Try putting the timer on your camera, so you get a chance to get into position. The lower the camera angle, the bigger the quokka grin. 

Wait for Them

A quokka will approach you if you are sitting still. Do not attempt to chase one, as not only is this cruel, but you will definitely not get a shot of a happy animal.

Distraction

Quokkas are always on the lookout for a tasty treat. You are not allowed to feed them, but there will be plenty of delicious morsels from nearby trees. If you position yourself near fallen fruit, the quokka will spend more time near you, happily munching away.

Use the Right Tools

A selfie stick is a great tool for getting a great picture. It will enable wider angles and will be far less intrusive than shoving your phone in the quokka’s face. Once you get your shot, make sure you put your camera or phone away and just enjoy the company of these fabulous creatures.

The post How to Take a Selfie With Australia’s Cutest Animal appeared first on styleourlife.com.

STEP ONE: Go Blonde

If you have brunette hair, there is very little chance that you will be able to take your hair straight to a rose gold hue. The first step is to lighten your hair. You may even need to bleach it to make sure you have the right base before adding the gorgeous rose gold color.

STEP TWO: Choose Your Product

The next step is choosing the right product for your hair. Do you want a permanent dye or would you prefer something that will wash out in a few weeks? If you want to try before you commit, we recommend trying a temporary color that can be removed in one wash.

STEP THREE: Aftercare

The aftercare stage is crucial if you want to keep your hair looking healthy and shiny. Switch your regular shampoos and conditioner for a color-protection equivalent and keep your hair out of the sun and chlorinated swimming pools. If you want the color to last, you need to give it the love and care it deserves.

The post How to Get Rose Gold Colored Hair appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Roll Your Bottle

If you get tiny bubbles underneath your topcoat, it’s probably because you are shaking your bottle. Roll it instead for a smoother finish.

Vaseline

If you have a hard time staying in the lines, use a q-tip to apply vaseline around your nails. This creates a barrier so if you do go outside the lines, you won’t get nail polish on your skin.

Apply A Base Coat

Most people know that applying a clear varnish over your polish helps them last longer, but people often overlook the base coat. It helps to stop the tops of your nails from chipping over time.

Use Clear Tape

If you want to get creative with nail art, you can use clear tape to create defined lines on your nails. Negative space is one of the hottest nail trends this season.

Soak Them In Cold Water

If you want your nails to dry faster, don’t shake them around blowing on them. Dip them in a bowl of ice-cold water. It will help them set.

The post Sneaky Tips For DIY Salon Worthy Nails appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Fortunately, these up and coming brands offer high-end fashion for a fraction of the price. Here’s why they just shot to the top of our radar.

Allina Liu

Allina’s designs are elegant and flattering. Her pieces are suitable for all sorts of occasions and have a unique chic heir about them. This lace-up Oxford shirt is one of our favorites of the AW19 collection.

Stand Studio

Stand Studio offers high-end leather and fur pieces for a more affordable price. They currently have a huge collection of brightly colored leopard fur and it comes in the form of handbags as well as coats. In fact, we can’t get enough of the entire AW19 collection.

Still Here Denim

Designed by Sonia Beyda Mosseri, the Still Here Denim range offers the classic feel of classic washed denim with a twist. The jeans in the range all feature statement stripes on the back. You can buy them via Net-a-Porter.

The post In The Know: 3 Super Current Fashion Brands On Our Radar Right Now appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Sultry Snakeskin

These snakeskin nails from @nail_unistella are divine. What are the chances of us trying them out for Halloween? High. What are the chances of us wearing them at Christmas too? Higher still.

Jurassic Park Nails

@NaomiNailsNYC also gets the thumbs up from us for her bombastic dinosaur nails. They are creative, brilliant, and the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit mid-week at the office.

Psy-Trance Nails

Naomi also thought up these crazy psychedelic nails. She describes them as “psychedelic potion” and they are spooktacular.

Cat-Eye

@Betina_Goldstein’s cat-eye nails are a little more subtle, but still spooky. They also don’t look too tricky to replicate, which is a definite bonus.

Grizzly Eyeballs

@PolishMePrettyNailBar has delivered a bunch of awesome Halloween nail designs this year. These gruesome eyeballs are up there with our favorites.

Brains

We’re also digging these spooky brains. But also… ewww.

The post The Best Halloween Nails For Spooktacular Style Inspo appeared first on styleourlife.com.

So-called “plus-size” model Jada Sezer is a champion of self-confidence and self-love. Although her face may be one of the frontline figures of body positivity, Sezer has shared that she is a little suspicious that a lot of these campaigns are all for show. That said, she is happy to see more diversity even if she still feels there is more progress to be made.

“Personally I think it’s brilliant we’re seeing more body types,” she told Glamour. “I’m skeptical that it’s tokenistic and I’m skeptical that it’s for promotional publicity reasons, but at the same time I think whatever people’s motivations are, at least we’re seeing it now, so be it, but at least we’re finally seeing diversity.”

She added: “I’m interested in seeing a curvy girl in a space and it’s not just about because she’s curvy. I do talk about my body confidence, but that’s not my sole narrative online, that’s not the focus of my social media channels and the stories I tell.”

You can read the full interview here.

The post Jada Sezer Shares Her Thoughts On Body Positivity Promotional Campaigns appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Cruella Devil

Cruella Devil is without a doubt the sauciest Halloween villain. She is a Disney style icon and there are endless ways to recreate the classic Cruella look.

Ursula

Ursula is the sassy and vengeful villain of The Little Mermaid. We’re loving this purple, underwater colored makeup with scary eyebrows and a bright red lip.

Maleficent

Maleficent is fabulously fierce. Her signature horned hat is the bare minimum you need. After that, it’s up to you how bold you go with big black lashes and a devilish smokey eye.

Queen of Hearts

This Queen of Hearts costume is a little more gory than cute. If you want to go full-on-scary this Halloween, @hannahmakeup is a good account to follow.

Captain Hook

Captain Hook is another extremely iconic Disney villain. If you have ever wanted to channel your inner pirate, this is your chance.

Cruella Devil

This second take on Cruella Devil is far more focused on the makeup. The cartoonish contouring and doll-like eyes are sure to make a statement.

The post These Disney Villain Costumes Are Perfect For Halloween appeared first on styleourlife.com.

Now, it is time to dig up those old headbands because they are finally having their moment in the spotlight. If you don’t know what we are talking about, here’s a look at some of the chicest headband styles this fall.

Silk Scarves

A wraparound headband is a way to seamlessly make the transition between summer and winter. A simple pony with a colorful headband adds a stamp of flare to any outfit.

The Florence

Florence Welch’s take on the headband has always been “the bigger, the better”. If massive florals aren’t your thing then the takeaway from Florence’s look is simply you do you.

Knotted Bands

Knotted headbands are a simple and stylish hair accessory. We love Jess Woodley’s checked band, which is bang on-trend.

Satin

Satin is the material of the headband of the moment. Sophisticated and stylish, a satin band creates volume and pulls together a look.

Cute Details

Finally, subtle embellishments hit the balance between fancy and casual. They turn the most breezy hairdo up a notch and offer the chance to get expressive with your hair.

The post Stylish Headbands Are The Hair Accessory of the Moment appeared first on styleourlife.com.