10 simple ways to improve your happiness

1. Laugh out loud. . . It is scientifically proven that laughing decreases stress levels.
Sitting next to people at work that make you laugh or getting the bus home with a hilarious person. Or...laugh at your own jokes :) L.O.L

2. Go to sleep. . . Personally I know sleep improves my mood & over all happiness.Taking a daily 20 minute nap or getting into bed an hour earlier makes the world of a difference, take it from me my nickname is sleeping beauty. #sleepingproblem

3. Make a list. . . There is nothing like a list. Write down all your tasks and 'to dos'.
 Helps to organise your thoughts and calm any anxiety. Me & my bestie are a tad bit obsessed with lists, we love to plan lol, she knows who she is :)

4. Music. . . For me, listening to music is a huge part of my life, whenever I'm feeling down in
the dumps I turn on my fave Nicki Minaj to lift my spirit, when I'm worried I turn on
either Jhene Aiko, Lauryn Hill or Bob Marley to calm my nerves. Music works wonders.

5. Exercise. . . I am aware not every one is into the gym or fitness classes, but a simple brisk walk or a swim or any type of exercise has a serious effect on our brain.
Exercise has been proven to be a more effective stress/anxiety reliever than tranquilliser's. 

6. Eliminate toxic people. . . Ain't nobody got time for toxic, mean, nasty people. Get rid of them.

7. Cuddle your pets. . . Besides their cuteness, pets see and hear everything, know exactly
when your feeling down and never judge you, not to mention their loyalty.
They can sense exactly how your feeling. I adore all my babies.
They make me smile every time even without realising. 

8. Indulge. . . I believe its a major factor when it comes to happiness, weather its shopping or food.
 Make sure to indulge a little in  life. Go on, buy the Prada bag or expensive Belgian
chocolates life is too short!

9. Prioritise close relationships. . . Make time for all your day 1s/mains/besties/BFFs whatever
you wanna call them :) Your family, blood is thicker & all that.

10. Count your blessings. . . People who pause each day to reflect on some positive aspect of
lives, experience a heightened sense of happiness and well-being. 


Hope you enjoyed this blog post, I don't claim to be a doctor or therapist but from my own experience all of the above work wonders. Plus I love positive, personal lifestyle blog posts.

Have a toasty, cosy Sunday night.

Vanity Vixen x                                                   

Review on Benefit's 'Luv It Up' palette

'Luv It Up'

I recently recieved this gorgeous Benefit 'Luv It Up' makeup palette as a gift from my generous momma. The palette contains 3 neutral powder eye shadows, a cream eyeshadow and a lip gloss.

The actual makeup comes in a cute little vintage style tin, which is fab cause after your finished with the makeup, you can use it to store your precious expensive jewelery. So handy!

This palette is perfect for everyday use as it contains 3 neutral eye shadows that are suitable for daytime wear but can also be used at night time too, to create that ultra contoured smokey eye.

'Call My Buff'
This is ideal for all over, from lid to brow bone to create a base for the other shadows to sit on.

'Nude Swings' This gold pigmentated shadow can be used all over the eyelid, not passing out crease.  

'Thanks A Latte'  

I personally love to use this in the crease but blend it out a good bit above the crease to give an exaggerated '3D' effect, contouring the eyes.

 

Here are some swatches I took a snap of earlier.

Such natural pretty tones.

The 'Luv It Up' palette also contains a mini tube of Benefit's popular lip gloss 'Dandelion'. 

Personally glosses wouldn't be my fave, I prefer my matte lipsticks, but this gloss paired with my fave matte nude lipstick (Myth by MAC) looks absolutely devine and smells even better. 

Think vanilla/watermelon. Hello like! Yum! Who doesn't want to smell like that?!

Last but not least. 

The 'Creaseless Cream' eyeshadow that can also be used as an eye shadow primer and 

highlighter too.

Really? YES. One product, but you are getting so much more than a cream shadow. 

This cream shadow has a beautiful smooth, creamy consistancy and glides on so well and suprisingly stays put without creasing..hence the name 'creaseless', whitty ehh?! :)

For those of you that have a major makeup and palette collection, like myself..there is nothing that really stands out about this palette. Other than the gorgeous packaging, vintage style tin it comes in. However in saying that the products are luxurious quality, highly pigmentated and of course give that desired 'neutral' daytime look. 

The 'Luv It Up' palette would be a perfect christmas gift for a beginner or somebody that wants to create a glam look with fab products yet remaining natural, 'nude' and fresh looking.

Hope you all enjoyed, 

Until my next blog post.. 

Vanity Vixen x