Beauty Muse – Celeste

The lovely American-British singer and songwriter – Celeste is the Beauty Muse for the month of November. This talented soulful singer is beauty goals all day, everyday! I love her hair so much. It gives me a lot of inspiration and looks amazing on her. Her skin is also really flawless and gorgeous.

I read an interview Celeste had with guys at Glamour Magazine and I really enjoyed reading all about her beauty and skincare tips. It was interesting to read that this Beauty Muse only used two skincare products. Many of us get caught in using all kinds of skincare and beauty products at the same time that it is sometimes to decide which is actually doing the work and which isn’t.

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Here are some excerpts from Celeste’s interview with Glamour Magazine

On her skincare products:

When I do my own makeup, I use two skincare things. One’s called Monroeand it’s like a nonbinary skincare brand. I put that on at night and I don’t wear foundation or anything. Then I genuinely, I have a Gucci lipstick called Myra Crimson and I just dab that on my cheeks and then put it on my lips.

Her simple routine is like a breath of fresh air. I will be looking up the Monroeand skincare brand.

On accepting your facial features:

I think it takes a while to like and accept your face. Whether it’s your skin or the shape of your nose or your eyelashes or whatever. You get to a point where you just, you have to accept yourself. Instead of every time you look at yourself challenging yourself and saying ‘why don’t I look at this?’

I agree, it can take a while to really embrace all parts of yourself, but once you do, you become unstoppable.

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What do you think of Celeste as a Beauty Muse?

8 Quick Steps to Buying your House

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Buying a house is always an exciting process, but there are lots of things to take into consideration. This is why it is very important to have a clear plan to help you achieve your goal. What are the steps to making an offer on a house? Here is a short guide with quick steps to help you through the process:

1. Decide on your budget

Before you go house hunting, it is best to decide on a budget you are comfortable with. The last thing you need is to fall in love with a house you can’t afford. Deciding on a budget allows you streamline your search and go for affordable houses. Your budget should also factor in the costs of moving home which may include:

  • Stamp Duty
  • Removal Fees
  • Mortgage Brokers Fees
  • Conveyancing Fees
  • Mortgage lenders Fees
2. Grow your savings

Buying a house is usually an expensive venture for the most of us. If you have enough for the sort of house you want, you can work towards growing your savings before you start the process. It is important you have as much savings as possible to cover the hidden cost of moving and any unforeseen circumstance. If you don’t have enough, start a savings plan, and work on increasing your savings as quickly as you can.

3. Go house hunting

Once you have a budget in mind, it is wise to go and look at houses for sale within your budget. This is usually one of the most exciting parts in the process, but it can become lengthy and stressful if you don’t have a good idea of what you want. Before you start looking at houses, have a list of the must-have features you want in your new home to reduce the number of houses you see. That list could include the number of bedrooms, the size of the garden, the location, size of driveway or garage and so on.

4. Look for a mortgage provider

It is a good idea to look for a mortgage provider as soon as you can in other to get a Decision in Principle (Agreement in Principle). This would give you an idea of how much you could borrow based on your circumstances. HSBC Mortgages have different types of mortgages available.

*Lending is subject to status. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage

5. Make an offer on a house

Make an offer once you find the house you like that is within your budget. The infographic below shows you how:

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6. Apply for a mortgage

Once your offer has been accepted, the next step is to apply for a mortgage. This process can take a few weeks, so it is important to start as quick as you can once your offer is accepted on a new property.

7. Sort out the legal bits

Legal work is carried out by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. This stage usually takes a few weeks. The solicitor or licensed conveyancer would carry checks on the new property, manage the contract and completion chain, and collect and transfer the funds.

8. Exchange contracts and get the keys

Once the legal areas are covered and contracts are exchanged, a completion date is agreed and then you can breathe easy until you embark on sorting removal companies, home insurance, utility bills, and more.

Buying a home is an amazing experience and you can really enjoy the process once you have a plan to help you stay on top of all that needs doing.

This is a paid collaboration with HSBC

 

 

Style Icon: Adesua Etomi

The popular Nigerian actress- Adesua Etomi is the Style Icon for the month of November. She is style goals, all day, everyday! This woman set the stage when it comes to personal style. She follows her own fashion rules and her signature style is all hers. Adesua Etomi’s style is feminine, classy and chic. This style icon knows what looks good on her and she slays everyday. I always like seeing this stylish Queen on the red carpet. Her outfits are always so well put together. Her Instagram profile is also full of so much fashion and style inspiration.

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I love the outfit she has on in this photo. The bright red colour goes well with the yellow shoes, and the outfit suits her like a glove. I am a huge fan of peplum pieces. The designs always bring out the best in shapes, and this lovely piece right here ticks all the boxes. Plus, her makeup and hairstyle are simply stunning.

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This beautiful dress right here is so stylish. It suits Adesua Etomi’s figure and skin tone, and she has on pretty sandals as well to go with the stunning dress.

I could go on and on sharing endless pictures of this Style Icon on here. She definitely has an amazing sense of fashion and she sticks to her own rules which is a breath of fresh air. It gets boring seeing the same celebs wearing similar styles and designs. It is more fun to stand out and stick to what suits you.

What do you think of Adesua Etomi as a Style Icon? Have you seen any of her movies? Are you a fan of her style, movies, or both? Please sound off in the comment section, let’s chat.

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