To achieve flawless skin, you need to work from the inside out

Oct 15, 2014

Anyone who knows their beauty products knows that to achieve flawless skin, you need to work from the inside out.

A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids is essential if you want your skin in top condition – the perfect canvas for your favourite moisturiser or new foundation.

Here are some reasons Omega 3 should be your number one beauty product:

· Omega 3 fatty acids are responsible for the health of the skin’s cell membrane. They allow nutrients to pass through and waster products to be kicked out, keeping the skin healthy and glowing.

· Since the membrane is what influences the skin cells’ ability to hold water, keeping your diet rich in Omega 3 builds stronger membranes that result in softer, moisturised skin.

· It’s also important to remember that inflammation in the skin is connected to the ageing process and Omega 3 is known to reduce to body’s production of these inflammatory compounds.

Krill Oil is a powerful source of Omega 3 and is considered to be a more effective alternative to fish oil. Like humans, fish can’t actually make Omega 3 and they have to ingest it by eating krill and other marine sources.

Cleanmarine® Krill Oil decided to take out the middle man and bring krill directly to their health-conscious consumers, giving them the fastest and purest delivery of sustainable Omega 3 possible.

On top of making your skin look fabulous, Cleanmarine® Krill Oil also contains key ingredients such as B vitamins and rosemary oil to help relieve PMS symptoms. A study was carried out which yielded remarkable results. After 3 months participants in the trial recorded;

· Anxiety 70% less

· Bloating 69% less

· Cravings 59% less.

Sounds like a win-win to us! See more in a Health Case Study from the Independent here

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Fans will LOVE Taylor Swift’s recent admission

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Oh Taylor, just when you think you can’t surprise us anymore, you tell us that you stalk your fans.

The singer, who is eagerly awaiting the release of her new album, 1989, was speaking to BBC America about her secret listening sessions, saying: “I would go online and would look at their Instagram pages, or their Twitter or their Tumblr or whatever and I just kind of watched them for months and months.”

We love how we can just imagine Taylor sitting in her room with Meredith and Olivia, watching Law & Order and stalking her fans – amazing.

The singer was also forced to explain why her most recent single from the album, Out of the Woods, wasn't made available on iTunes UK, taking to her Tumblr account and writing:

"To all my wonderful UK fans, I realise that you are not able to get ‘Out of the Woods’ due to a new strategy my record is working on it the UK. I’ve never been one to hold my music back from any of you so I will be watching closely to see of this is ultimately a better experience for you, the fans.”

Taylor went on to say that her bestie Ed Sheeran had done something similar: “My good friend Ed Sheeran utilised the same strategy with’One’ in the UK and he seemed very happy with the feedback from his fans. But ultimately, it’s down to you. Let me know.”

A-list star will not bow to pressure

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Remember last week when Cameron Diaz flashed some serious bling on the red carpet and we couldn't help but imagine the stunning blonde walking down the aisle in a classic Vera Wang?
Well, it looks like that vision may not become a reality for a long time, if ever!

Speaking about the pressures young women feel to meet particular expectations, the 42-year-old actress says: “I'm not going to do something because it's expected. If a family happens then it happens. If children come to me, then I would do that. But I'm not someone who feels like she has to do something because it's expected. I'm not looking for a husband or marriage or that stuff.”

The Oscar winner has been dating beau Benji Madden of Good Charlotte fame since last April, having been introduced by Nicole Richie. Reports say that Cameron and Benji are blissfully happy together and photos certainly seem to confirm this.

We're with Cameron, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. We're still thinking Vera Wang if she changes her mind though.

Beyoncé’s new fringe left Twitter in a state of total shock!

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Even the Queen of Pop gets it wrong sometimes! Beyoncé debuted an "interesting" new hairstyle yesterday, much to the shock and horror of her fans.

The singer stepped out in Paris yesterday sporting a very, very short fringe.

Hmmm. Now, to be fair, in this lovely picture from her website, it actually looks totally fierce:

But, as we all know, the cut you were so delighted with at the hairdresser's usually looks a bit of a mess by day two or three. Sorry, Bey.

As usual, Twitter didn't hold back with the criticism:

We hope B holds her head high and sticks with her new style… until it grows out, anyway!

Snoop Dogg threatens Iggy Azalea in shocking new video

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Snoop Dogg has gone too far with the feud between him and rapper Iggy Azalea.

The veteran rapper first instigated the feud when he shared a photo mocking Iggy with his Instagram followers, to which she called him an a**.

Now however, he has taken things to a much more serious level, saying he will “check” her if her boyfriend doens’t before calling her a bi*** and a c***.

Snoop posted the offensive video to his Instagram account six hours ago, but Iggy has since had her reply, tweeting: “its like the guy that asks for your number and then says you ugly and a bitch when you say no…”

Snoops fans however, seem to have turned off the rapper, with one fan writing: "I was such a fan until now snoop, I've lost so much respect for you. A 42 year-old man coming at a 24 year old girl calling her a c***? That's repulsive. You have kids and a wife! How can you do that to someone regardless of the situation. Enough is enough, leave her alone."

It sounds like someone (Snoop) has a lot of growing up to do.

As if that wasn't enough to have on poor Iggy's plate at the moment, her ex-boyfriend is currently trying to 'divorce' her and if he is successful will own 50% of her music profits.

Nine types of Instagram photos we’re all guilty of taking!

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Ever feel like your Instagram feed is just the same stuff over and over again? Yup, us too. It’s probably because 99.9% of pics uploaded can be broken down into these nine categories. We bet you’re guilty of a few of these!

1. The food porn shot
Who can resist snapping a sneaky picture of their #vegan quinoa salad? Or that gorgeous fudge brownie that’s just been sat in front of you? If all your followers don’t get food envy, the meal may as well not have happened.

2. The cozy couple selfie
Soft lighting? Check. Radiant smiles? Check. Kissing is optional, but it helps.

3. Hot dog legs
Perfect for making everyone back home jealous.

4. The from-above slimming selfie
Such lovely cheekbones! Admit it, your lips automatically go into pouting mode as soon as you raise the camera above your head.

5. The surprised face selfie
Can be used to express surprise, joy or simply as a variation of the standard selfie.

6. Your feet from above
Yay for walking.

7. The plane window shot
This is the ONLY way to announce that you’re off on holidays. Bonus points if you also upload a picture of your passport and boarding pass next to your airport coffee.

8. The mirror selfie
A totally shameless opportunity to show off your outfit on those days you think “DAMN, I look good.”

9. Inspirational quotes
Usually to do with following your dreams or finding your one true love. And they MUST be set against a filtered sunset background or a starry night sky.

9 signs your relationship is perfectly fine

Relationships

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Relationships can have their ups and downs, but if you find yourself agreeing with most of the below – you might just be meant to be!

1. Your humour is so in sync

You frequently say the same jokes at the same time, or make references to TV shows that have most people scrambling. You love the same movies and shows. You both think the other is hilarious. They can make you laugh like no other person can. When you’re down all they have to do is say something funny and you’re all better.

2. You each have lives outside of the relationship

You have your own friends so you don’t spend all your free time together. You’re not one of those couples that are constantly hanging off each other that everyone hates. You both have nights out with your friends, neither of you lets your relationship get in the way of your friends.

3. He's nice and kind to you AND your friends

The girls and your parent love him; he's thoughtful, kind and generous to not only you but to those you love.

4. Intelligence & opinions

You can have intellectual conversations and will listen to each other and give your opinions. You respect each other’s intelligence and don’t patronise them or try to make them feel stupid. Because they aren’t.

5. Passions

You each have interests outside of the other. They liked other stuff before you came along and so did you.

6. You do things together

Not just sexy things…You go out on dates, or stay in for dates depending on the state of your bank balance. You go away together and both get involved in the planning and execution of those trips. You try out new hobbies, new food fads, new movies. You love sharing new experiences with them.

7. Honesty & trust

You don’t have any illusions about the other person. You can talk about anything and don’t keep stuff from the each other. You don’t push for information, because you know that they trust you enough to tell you when they’re ready.

8. No cheating or games

You know you would never cheat on them, and you can only assume they feel the same.

9. You just know

Cheesy but true. You don't need an article to tell you that your relationship is in a good place – it just is. And even if you go through a rough patch from time to time, you always come back full circle. After all, if the light bulb breaks in a house, do you move house, or just change the light bulb?

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Bob Geldof discusses daughter Peaches’ death

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Peaches Geldof's death last April at just 25 years of age shocked us all.

The devoted mum-of-two was a successful writer and model who tragically, like her mother Paula Yates, succumbed to a heroin addiction.

Speaking to the BBC, her father, Bob Geldof addressed the impact that fame and media intrusion may have had on his beloved daughter. “We're not- whatever they're called- the Kardashians or the Osbournes or stuff like that-…We never meant to make a circus of ourselves.”

Peaches, who married Thomas Cohen in 2012, appeared to promote positive family values and doted on her two sons, Astala and Phaedra, but was dogged by rumours and reports of past drug use. Her heartbroken father reveals: “She had a frantic mind, bouncing off her own internal walls, could never be still, which is of course why you look for something to sedate you, I suppose.”

The 63-year-old father-of-four insists that Peaches knew what she wanted out of life, but like many young women struggled with various insecurities and demons. “She understood what life was supposed to be and she was trying very hard to get there.”

Singer gets engaged after on-stage proposal

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

This may be the cutest thing ever!

Demi Lovato got ‘engaged’ on stage last night after a five-year-old boy proposed to her during her concert!

Little Grant made a sign saying he had a ring for her – so she invited him on stage!

Demi then showed Grant how to propose to her and she said “I will” and we all died of cuteness.

Wilmer Valderrama (Demi’s current boyfriend) better up his game as she has already received the best proposal ever!

Facebook and Apple will pay for employees to have eggs frozen

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Starting in January, Apple will pay for female employees to freeze their eggs in order to allow them to have children at a later stage.

Though the process will cost up to $20,000 for the company, they spoke of the importance of such a project: “We continue to expand our benefits for women, with a new extended maternity leave policy, along with cryopreservation and egg storage as part of our extensive support for infertility treatments … We also offer an Adoption Assistance program, where Apple reimburse expenses associated with the legal adoption of a child. We want to empower women at Apple to for the best work of their lives as they care for loved ones and raise their families" a spokesperson for Apple said.

Typically, freezing eggs can be a very expensive endeavour, often costing up to $12,000 with an extra $1,000 per year of storage. Drug fees and the recommended amount of eggs to be frozen can often run this figure even higher making this no small move by either company.

It has also been reported that Facebook have been offering the service to their female employees since last January.

It is thought these moves by the Silicon Valley giants will increase the number of women in CEO positions and make the talent pool that bit more competitive.

Ten sure signs you’re falling in love with him!

Relationships

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

The start of a new relationship is always exciting, but what’s even more thrilling is the moment you start to realise that this guy is different from the rest.

Maybe it takes a month, maybe it takes a year – but when you start falling in love the feeling will hit you like a ton of bricks.

Here are some big tell tale signs that you’re head over heels for your man…

1. You’re thinking of him right now
Any talk of love, relationships or happiness has you daydreaming about your man. Well, if you’re being honest, you pretty much think about him all the time these days, regardless of the topic.

2. You hate saying goodbye
Hanging up the phone to him has started taking longer and longer, and when you’re saying goodbye in person you both hold on for an extra-tight hug before reluctantly parting ways.

3. You get butterflies when you think of him
That nervous feeling in your stomach is a sure sign that you really care for this guy. You get excited before you see him, and you feel like giggling every time you two make eye contact. Face it – you’re totally loved up.

4. You miss them
Whether there’s a few hours or a week ‘til you see him again, you can’t wait to have him back. You rehearse conversations in your head and little things keep reminding you of him.

5. You start factoring him into your future plans
Earlier on in the relationship he didn’t really figure in your plans for next weekend, let alone next year. Now though, you’re tentatively thinking of a future with him in the picture.

6. You stop seeing other guys as potential dates
Sure, you still fancy the pants off the lad from HR, but you’ve stopped caring if anything happens. When you’ve found your perfect match, why look elsewhere?

7. You trust them
You’re happy to tell him your most embarrassing story (yes, THAT one) and don’t mind if he sees you looking a little worse for wear on a Sunday morning. Security and contentment go a long way to cementing a new relationship!

8. You start letting go of the past
Whether it’s a previous relationship that ended badly, or the one that got away, you start slowly letting go of things you can’t change. You’re opening yourself up to new opportunities and are excited to move on in a way that you couldn’t have imagined before.

9. You can fall asleep with them beside you
It can be hard getting used to having someone new in your bed, and it always takes a bit of time to get those cuddle positions juuuust right. Now though, you can’t wait to wake up beside him!

10. It’s not just physical
Sure, you’d jump him right now if you had the chance, but your connection is based on much more than sex. He makes you laugh, you feel secure with him, you can’t wait to see him just to tell him about your day… yup, you’re in love!

Hollywood actor shows off extraordinary weight loss

Celebrity

Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Is that you Zach Galfianakis?!

The star of the Hangover movies has debuted his extraordinary weight loss recently.

Zach appeared on the The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and looked great as he discussed his new movie, Birdman and how he feels about red carpet events.

The actor spoke about a particularly awkward moment on the red carpet when E! News correspondent Alicia Quarles asked him about his weight loss to which he replied: “No, I’m just … I’m dying.”

Hmm, that sounds like a hard one to react to…!

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