Vibrant Views : Showgirl hair and lips winter essentials!

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This post is probably abit late considering its nearly springtime! Nevertheless I thought I'd get 'crackalackin' with the many hair goodies I've used and have used these recent winter months time to dust off the products that save our skin.(or hope they do)

Lips

Due to my anxiety disorder I chew ALOT of gum to calm me which has left my lips in real bad condition recently, and so lip balm as become a necessity within my daily life.
My favourites are Vaseline ( I had a huge barrelful bought for me for christmas, Nivea Intense repair lip cream & burt's bee's. I always make sure to pop one of these in my handbag before I head out.

Hair

My hair has suffered alot in fair amounts this year, so I've been exploring different conditioners/deep conditioner's to find the best and most versatile one for my ole'mop..so far my favourites are Tresemme split remedy, Pantene deep repair & Dove Extra care oil leave in condtioner, I always make sure I deep condition my hair at least twice a week during winter to stop my hair drying out and to keep frizz down, An old party trick..Vaseline makes a great substitute if your end's are feeling a little dry and your stuck for conditioner.

I shall be doing a different blogpost of maintaining healthy moisturised skin, nailcare as well as facial care, although I hope this insight came in a little handy for those twisting their thumbs over winter haircare :)

Hard Cats life?

Hello there....

It's been a while..but I thought I'd take a very sentimental moment to clasp the cheeky' cat moment's of my beautiful moggie' Harry otherwise known as 'Haribo'..
Looking for a playful affectionate cat, he first caught my eye as I wandered along the kennels of a local vets home, and came to the last kennel....he certainly wasn't what I'd expected...barely a year old,lying there, timid and lifeless..with scabs and bites all over his ankles and feet, and straggled patchy fur I wondered if he would end up being too hard work ''Just ignore him...he's a stray we rescued this morning..someone caught him nicking food from the bins' the vet muttered to me...

Then he opened his bright green eyes and watched me...''I think I'll take him'.....needless to say the vet wasn't too impressed.. because he'd been abandoned I expected a drastic fight to kick off when she opened the kennel and grasped his sore body.....''He'has all his injections and necessaries...we'll give him an anti flea jab and stuff but I'm afraid its up to you to clean him up''....

In the weeks following I''d found Harry had discovered an exquisite love of food....You could quite frankly..provide him an entire food haul and he'd eat every bit..Suppose he felt as though he wasn't sure when it would be taken away or when he'd next see food....

10 years on however he's just as playful as he was when a kitten,Hates loud noises and people being upset, loves cuddles,sitting on laptops and paper,attention and pampering,warm places,baskets, sleeping...food, catnip,treats, curry, cat-milk and ginger biscuits...his coat has filled out and is now extremely glossy and black...the scabs have disappeared and he is most definately a housecat....and still to this day he's become the love of my life...many people would probably think me mad...but with a tricky past he has helped me become what I am today...even taking time out of his schedule (accompanied by my family of course!) to visit me whilst I spent time in hospital last year..

So many cats are abandoned each year..whereas most dismiss them as being 'too hardwork'...but if you pick the right one..they might just become a happy part of your entire world...

Tudalloo!♥

VIBRANT VIEWS: Perfect body?

Ideal weight, perfect legs.....thigh gap?......

It's all obscene, but fascinating how a group of people find something attractive and then suddenly...'if you dont look like that ' or fit 'that category' you're not good enough....and you must do everything in you're power to turn into that beautiful' girl you saw in the magazine last week..
Wanna hear my opinion on this?...absaloute poppycoddles!

There is no state of 'absaloute profection'with any individual,....no one's body is completely flawless , toned even, not even the most famous models.
Marilyn Monroe and beautiful woman embraced her curves being a size 16, since she first made her appearance the world has fallen head of heels for her, underneath, Marilyn Monroe portrayed that any woman is beautiful, no matter what her size, age, colour, whether you have scars,lumps,bumps, each and everybody is individual, no two the same, ...and thats something everyone should be proud of!.

Along came Betty vs Soap and Glory?

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Bit nippy today isn't it?...:(

Just thought I'd do a quick nip in with one of my 'trusty' (LOL) reviews on my recent beauty encounters.. Although being the mad, overexcited person I am it was more of a mexican standoff between the two. Kettle on? Fabulous! On we charge!.

Overall I'm fairly impressed with both, after hastily nipping into boots for a 'quick look around' turned into the purchase of The entire Soap and Glory Sugar crush collection...but I carry no shame!.

We then 'nipped' into Tesco for the usual weekly grocery shop and came across the introductory section at the beauty department....it turns out..I just can't stop myself,  but after a much prolonged wait Tesco have finally clicked the right button and bought out their own section of Vintage inspired beauty products at a reasonable price, So after careful consideration..okay...an hour of trying to decide what to buy, I purchased the BB cream and Pore perfect skin cleanser,I am over the moon.
Along came Betty
I'm not really a fussy person when it comes to product but I cannot get enough of the Along came Betty - Pore Perfect Skin Cleanser, I've bought and used it for about a month or so now and have definitely noticed the change and difference to my skin, which has turned out alot brighter and clearer, the smell is just divine  The collection,  '' inspired by 1950s screen stars and beauty icons.(Perfect for the budding burlesque showgirl!) The products are beautifully packaged and gently scented to provide the perfect pampering solution. The range includes So Much Bubble Skin Softening Bath Soak, To the Skin and Beyond Ultra Rich Body Butter, Hey Sugar Sugar Easily Spreadable Body Scrub, Clean Around the Clock Soft Skin Shower Wash, It’s a Skin Thing Ultra Light Body Butter, Say you Scrub Me Scrubby Skin Polish and The Big Scrub Mitt.''
Soap and Glory

There's only one word I can use to describe Soap and Glory - Sugar Crush = Perfect, I haven't noticed a huge amount of difference to my skin, although the after scent lasts for a good day or two, the scrub however was clearly made by angels, although by appearance looks rather uninviting, I was impressed by the packaging and the quality and amount of product you receive for your pennies however. I'd definitely purchase both again! Feel free to throw in a comment about you're Vintage inspired beauty experiences! I'd love to hear :)

General Life...Saturday Summary

Think I'll warm up my blog with a heartwarming gesture of smiles, because lazy me doesn't seem to do it with 

the others! Anyhoo on with the show! I suggest you flick the switch on that kettle of yours and pop you're spectacles on, I'll now welcome to the crazy, almost maniac life of Vibrant Duchess.

On my weekly browse I've come across alot of bloggers following this ' someday summary ' never have I read or seen before the crazy normal lives which most of the lovely chillies on here live by, So I thought I'd gabble on with my own Summary, Y'know just to fill in with the crowd'.

♥ My relationship with my Dad has improved alot over the past weekend, we've had quite a turbulent relationship over the past year and drifted apart alot, however recently we've become alot closer and reunited with the things we have in common.

♥ On the other hand I'm rather sad to say things between myself and Matt have taken a rocky edge this week, we've been through alot these past few months, and have spent the time working on our differences, alot of today was spent apart to think about things, who knows what time will bring.

♥ I've managed to rediscovered my love for music, I havent had alot of time to just sit and engulf myself in different genres.

♥ I've been drinking waay too much cranberry juice, in fact I just can't get enough of it.

♥ My nephew Cayden managed his first smile today, the little things he does send a huge amount of positivity  towards my mood.

♥ Due to my being glum, I' decided enough was enough and I was going straight to the hairdressers to treat myself for a much needed appointment...my mop has resembled a rather disheveled birds nest recently...although I'm not on stage this season, one cannot possibly be a showgirl with a rank mop!