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Products I Have Tried This July

July 23, 2018 By in Beauty, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 18 Comments

I have been busy trying various products this July as usual. And I have been dying to blog and tell you all about them. One of the many beauties of blogging is having to try different products and tell you all about them, so you know which products to go for, and which to avoid.

Here are the products I have been busy with this month.

 

For those who want to stylishly keep track of their fitness & sleep – Nokia Steel Activity & Sleep Watch From £119.95

 

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I love this Nokia Steel Watch a lot. It is a sleek and stylish watch that also tracks your steps, your sleep and work out activities. What is there not to like? The batteries last up to 8 months which is amazing. And the watch is easy to customise with bands. I also like the fact that the Nokia Steel Watch is water resistant (up to 50m) unlike other fitness watches.

I have gotten to a point in my life where my fitness life means a lot to me. So I can clearly see myself using this amazing Nokia Steel watch for a long time to come.

 

Here is my YouTube Unboxing Video  of this Nokia Steel Watch –

For those who want pearly whites – (BE YOU.) Candy Lover by Curaprox £17.99

 

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I am one of those people who pay special attention to my toothpaste, which is why I am forever trying out new dental products. I have been using this (BE YOU.) Candy Lover by Curaprox for some time now and I really like it. It as good as all the other Curaprox toothpastes I have tried, if not better. I love the watermelon taste and it cleans my teeth perfectly. My mouth still stays fresh hours after using this toothpaste. This is one toothpaste that definitely does what it promises on the pack and it looks amazing in pink too.

If you are after a toothpaste to with a long-lasting whitening effect, no SLS, and protects against tooth decay, look no further than this Curaprox toothpaste. There are 5 other flavours in this new range of toothpaste, so do shop the brand (link above).

 

 

For those who snore/want sound sleep – Solusnore Lozenges 15 Pastilles £9.95

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If you or your dearest snores, then you will find this Solusnore Lozenges very useful. These tablets are made to gradually impregnate the flexible tissue in the throat to help prevent snoring. It is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians, Gluten Free and Lactose Free. This product is definitely worth trying. I know how frustrating it can be to get decent sleep so I am always all over anything that promises some beauty sleep.

This Solusnore Lozenges are available online at Healthy2u.co.uk.

 

 

For those with sore nipples or without – Lansinoh’s HPA® Lanolin 40ml/£10.99

 

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This Lansinoh’s HPA® Lanolin is popular with breastfeeding mums around the world as the ‘little tube of magic’, helping to soothe and protect sore and cracked nipples. Now I am not pregnant, just incase you were wondering, but I still find this product very useful. I use it as a lip primer just before applying my lipstick. I also use it as a lip balm and hand cream at night, as I find it very moisturising. The texture is great for my lips and hands, and I can imagine it being excellent for sore nipples as well. It is a great product for sure.

Lansinoh’s HPA® Lanolin is made in Australia but readily available in various drugstores here in the UK – Boots, Superdrug, Lloyds Pharmacy, Chemist4U, and many more stores.

 

For those who need of some TLC -Mermaid Mask 2oz – Fat & The Moon £16.50

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This Mermaid Mask is a great multi-functional product as it can be used on the hair and face. For the face, this Mermaid Mask tones and moisturises. For the hair, the mask softens while adding body. I will be trying this product on both my hair and face for the next few weeks and I will be sharing more on my thoughts on this product, so look out for a detailed product review post.

For those with facial hair – FRÉNÉSIES Facial Hair Growth Prevention Cream £125 | 30ml

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Having facial hair can be so annoying. I know all about the struggle to dealing with facial hair. I had 6 sessions of laser hair treatment on my chin some time ago, which kind of dealt with the issue. But everyone and again, I find myself having to wax sone strand of hair off my chin. This product promises to inhibits unwanted hair growth by blocking the hair growth action in the follicle root.

I will be trying this FRÉNÉSIES Facial Hair Growth Prevention Cream in the next few weeks and writing a detailed product review post, so keep reading.

 

What do you think of these products? Have you tried any of them? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Let’s chat.

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Thank you. Have a great day.

 

*PR samples.

Running your blog as a business

July 15, 2018 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 63 Comments

Many people are gobsmacked when I tell them I earn a full-time living wage from Fashion and Style Police. It makes no sense to them how I can earn money writing on this blog. They wonder how it can be possible to earn anything tangible as a blogger working from home. Well, if you are one of these people struggling to understand how bloggers make money, then you are on the right blog. It is very possible to make good money from your blog. I know this because I am one of those bloggers fortunate enough to make money from blogging.

In other to make money as a blogger, you have to run your blog as a business. Running your blog as a business means you have to publish quality articles on the regular. It also means you have to charge the right prices when approached by brands and PRs. So how do you go about these? Let’s start with charging the right fees first.

 

Mind on the money

 

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Now this media kit above is an old kit but it still works. Every blogger should have a media kit that clearly outlines what services you offer and why brands should work with you. I have had a few brands ask for a media kit so it is quite handy to have. You could also include your rates on your media kit if you wish but I rather not as my fees vary from campaign to campaign.

So what should you be charging? That is a question only you can answer. No one else can tell you what to charge because our circumstances all vary. I always have a figure I want to earn every month in my head and that figure guides what I charge every brand. Also, I have a minimum fee in my head that I can’t go below. This helps me get rid of time wasters that want to pay me $20 for a job worth $200. Knowing what to charge happens once you know your worth. It takes time but if you have a business mindset, you would get there quicker than others.

 

Ignore your competition

I know this goes against everything we have been taught by the business gurus but trust me on this one. When it comes to blogging, variety is truly the spice of life. You don’t want to be like any other blogger but yourself if you intend to turn your blog into a business. You have to stand out from the rest of the crowd and you can only do so if you ignore your competition and focus on your focus.

Ignoring your competition means focusing on publishing quality content on your blog and social media platforms. It means following like minds and making friends with the bloggers you get on so you are not isolated. But it also means you don’t spend the whole day stalking your blogger role models on Instagram or Twitter, and trying to be them. It means not copying their fashion sense or writing style. It means being true to yourself. You can get inspiration from those in your niche you admire and stay in your lane at the same time!

 

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Focus on the content

Content is king, let no one deceive you. Everything else works on the back of good content. If your content is not up to scratch, your dreams of making money from your blog may never become a reality. What makes a content good? Good content to me informs, educates or entertains. It is written in good clear English, with a captivating writing tone. Good content has great photography and usually gets people talking.

 

Remember to register as self-employed with HMRC once you start making money from your blog. It is the law in the UK.

Thanks for reading and please drop any tips, suggestions or questions you may have in the comments section below.

Have a great week ahead.

Getting a great night sleep in collaboration with Leesa Mattress

July 12, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , 29 Comments

Quality sleep is very important which is why we need to ensure we all get a great night sleep every night. I work extremely hard during the day, like most people do juggling all sorts. So I do look forward to my bedtime every night. And the last thing I would need is to have toss and turn for hours before I finally drift off.

If I don’t get a great night sleep, I wake up feeling like a Zombie. And I pretty much continue to feel that way until around 3pm. Which means my whole day is gone with me achieving nothing. So how do I ensure I get great night sleep every night to stay productive? I pay attention to my room decor and everything else in it. So my bed, bed sheets, duvet, my mattress, the room has to smell good, it has to be airy and put me in the right mood for sleep. I also pay attention to my sleep clothes, so they have to be comfy and smell good (Yes I have a thing for smells).

We have had our old king size mattress for 8 years now, and we have been thinking of changing it. So you can imagine my excitement when I got my hands on this Leesa Mattress.

 

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Leesa Mattress

Before I tell you all about this amazing Leesa Mattress, let me tell a bit about the brand. This amazing brand offers consumers an easy way to purchase any size of mattress online. Each Leesa Mattress is built to order and delivered within 5-7 working days. If you are unhappy with the Leesa Mattress, you can return it and get a full refund as long as it is within 100 nights. So you can shop Leesa and be confident that you will get your money’s worth or get a refund. Isn’t that amazing?

Leesa Mattresses are designed to help people get a great night sleep and that is exactly what it has done for me. It is very different in the sense that the top layer is made of Avena foam, which allows airflow through the mattress for a cooler nights sleep. It also provides enough bounce for freedom of movement.

 

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My thoughts on the Leesa Mattress

  1. The Package

Myself and M struggled to understand how a king sized mattress could fit so easily into the box. But this Leesa Mattress was indeed king size! It was also very easy to set up. I did it myself and I am usually not good at any sort of DIY, regardless of how straight forward it is but I found setting up the mattress very easy. As soon as I got the Leesa Mattress out of the box, it came to life, becoming a king size mattress before my very eyes! It looked so cool.

 

2. The Look

Compared to my old mattress, this Leesa Mattress looked really pretty on its own. I was almost tempted not to lay bed sheets on it. That was how pretty I thought it looked. The design of the cover is nice. way prettier than the plain mattresses we see around.

 

3. The Comfort

I love how this Leesa Mattress feels. It is super comfortable. The unique combination of three foam layers (5cm Avena Foam, 5cm Memory Foam and 15cm Support Foam) adapts to the body, providing optimum support and comfort.

 

4. Made in the UK

The Leesa Mattress is made entirely in Glossop, Derbyshire UK. I love supporting British brands so this is important to me.

5. Leesa Gives Back

I love brands that give back to the society and Leesa is one of them. The brand donates one mattress to charitable causes, for every ten sold!

 

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Overall, I really like my new Leesa Mattress. It have had a great night every night now and I have forgotten how uncomfortable my old mattress felt.

If you are in search of a new mattress to help you sleep better, I would strongly recommend the Leesa Mattress. I have an offer code – FASHIONANDSTYLEPOLICE for you to use on the Leesa Website. You will get £100 off with that discount code.

Happy shopping!

*This post was created in collaboration with Leesa, who provided a Leesa Mattress for review, but all views and opinions expressed are my own. Some links in this post are affiliate links. This means I may receive a small percentage of a sale if you click these links and purchase a product.

 

 

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