Lilac Makeup Look

Here is how I created my Lilac Makeup look using mostly Drugstore products.

Summer Flower Child Lookbook

 Hello Lovelies, Festival season has already begun in the States as we have seen with the likes of Coachella, but the festival scene in the UK is also soon to heat up. What will you be wearing?

 For this ‘Flower Child’ look I wore a tan crochet jumper (thrifted)Over a brown Bralet and leggings which can also be used as a beach cover up over a swimsuit.The accessories you match with an outfit always enhances the look, which is why I went for strong statement pieces, the beaded and feather necklace emphasizes the bohemian feel and I also wore a flower head band (both from peacocks) and yes a Flower crown has become a bit generic but who doesn’t like the look of flowers in their hair? It’s a trend that is not going to die out anytime soon!

Thanks for reading

Amber LaBelle

xxx

4 Natural Beauty Hacks

A lot of your beauty needs can be taken care of by using these staple household products,these are useful hacks to know in case you ever plan to have a day of pampering but forget something in your trip to the shops, with this knowledge can create your own D.I.Y homemade Products or maybe you are considering going green and favour natural remedies,You can recreate the feel of  a Beauty Spa from the comfort of your own home!

Teeth Whitener : Baking Soda + Lemon/Lime Juice

Baking Soda can be used as a natural teeth whitener,squeezing some lime or lemon onto a small amount of baking soda and then brushing it through like you would  with toothpaste every other 2 or 3 days will create dramatic results,especially if you are a habitual Coffee and tea drinker, Even though it is natural its advisable to not do this on a daily basis as it quite strong and you don't want your teeth falling out,It is now common knowledge that consuming  Fluoride has many health risks so some companies now produce toothpastes with Baking Soda as the active ingredient.

Make up Remover:  Oil

Trying to ditch high chemical products?Removing makeup with Olive Or Castor oil can be as easy as pouring small amount on a damp cloth or pad and then wiping off makeup with that damp pad the oil will naturally diffuse the make up particles without haring your skin,and then you can rinse your face with water.A lot of make up remover products claim to be 'oil free' as if this is beneficial for your skin,however when these products strips your face of its natural oils,your skin will try to reproduce it again and this can aggravate the skin and cause breakouts,It contains the same healthy fats as avocado, which plumps and moisturizes the skin with a combination of vitamin E and vitamin A

Shampoo: Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar can give your hair a good wash if not better then using a shampoo.The Apple Cider Vinegar in stores is treated and refined in mind to be used for cooking,you want to wash your hair not season your salad so would need raw and organic Apple Cider Vinegar ,You can wash your hair with this by mixing it with water and running it from the roots to the the tips,no need for it to lather and make bubbles as you will see the efficacy of it by the results and visible dirt it leftover in the sink/shower.It will also regulate the natural PH balance of your hair and scalp as it is naturally Acidic which should be a 4 or 5 as well as well as promote hair growth when it unclogs the hair follicles.

Skin Exfoliator : Honey

The use of Honey to exfoliate your skin is not obvious due to how sticky it is ,but its perfect when used as a base and mixed with sugar,the grainy texture of sugar will serve as a good face scrub that should be done in circular motions and then rinsed off,you can also add lime juice and Coffee granules,because Honey has high gluconics acid levels which is beneficial for removing dead skin cells.This is one of the best natural skin exfoliators just don't be tempted to eat it! It also has moisturizing Amino acids so is great to use in Winter time or any time in the year for people who suffer from dry skin to reduce flakiness.

Is our Makeup Toxic?

Do we really know what we consume on a daily basis? when putting on makeup its easy to think that you are just applying the product on the surface of your skin and that by wiping it off at night that all the product is permanently removed,however there are many chemicals in our make up that are all absorbed by our skin and enters our system and sometimes even our bloodstream.Some of us apply makeup on a daily basis so its necessary become more conscious about what it is that you are putting in your body your body .One makeup item that i always carry on me is a spare lipstick.The kind of lipstick colour you put on changes the whole look of your face,when at work i wear a nude lipstick like Rimmel Coffee Shimmer and upon leaving i sometimes switch to a vibrant red or purple depending on where I'm heading off to.But what kind of toxins do they carry?.

Based on research already conducted ,the vast majority of lipsticks whether they are cheap super drug brands or high end labels contain toxins and metals such as led, aluminium and cadmium,there is no set limit to the amount of lead used in cosmetics,with such low regulations we don't know the harm that these chemicals can cause,scientists have stated that long term it poses serious risks ,the majority of make up is manufactured in American labs which are supposed to be checked by the FDA,however they falsely state that the levels of metals in lipsticks are safe.Unless you are using an organic brand you expose yourself to these health risks.When heavy metals accumulate in the body, over time, their presence can result in a wide range of health problems.In addition Parabens has been found to cause cancer,but can still be found in a lot of hair products ,toiletries and cosmetics.

Finding organic cosmetic brands that provides natural formula's with active organic ingredients can be hard,especially if you are on the darker side of the colour spectrum,one brand leading the way forward is ZAO cosmetics .Not only are they ethical ,organic and use sustainable packaging, but their foundation department boasts of a wide range of shades to suit women of all skin tones,a factor that many if not most 'organic' make up brands fail time and time again ,which is including darker shades for Black and Dark skinned Asian Women.Hopefully we will see a rise in the options available .

20 Random Questions Tag

Hello lovelies,Happy Good Friday ,i've done something a little different today,to give you some more insight into the girl behind the blog i've done the  20 random questions tag,the questions vary as this tag is found both on Tumblr and Youtube.But here we go...

1. What is your real name: My real name is Amber,However french speaking people mostly from my Family call me Ambre.
2. Heels or flats: Flats,i can only stand to wear heels very occasionally
3. What is your star sign : my star sign is Aquarius and most,not all of my personality traits are true to what horoscope sites state.
4. Last Song you listened to : SZA ,Ice Moon
5. How many tattoos/piercings do you have: 2 in each ear,no tattoos..yet
6. How would you describe your style : Eclectic..a little bit of everything,but i'm really feeling the carefree Bohemian look at the moment
7. Current relationship status : Single
8. Meaning behind URL: La Belle means the beautiful in French(The feminine form) and before i came to the UK it was the name of my hometown in East Paris called BelleVille,meaning Beautiful City,before i chose this name my blog was called Forever Amber.
9. Favourite song: Any song by Lauryn hill
10. Favourite colour: Red 
11. Favourite food: Most dishes from my country
12. Favourite perfume: Balenciaga
13. Any Pets: No but i want a cute and small Yorkie 
14. Favourite restaurant: this changes annually but at the moment is Chimichanga
15. Celebrity crush: 90s Morris Chestnut
16. Do you have any kids: No kids
17. Something i fantasize about: Jet setting around the world
18. How tall are you : about 5ft 6
19. Favourite quote : Nature is my Religion ,the Earth is my Temple 
20. Why you started blogging: I like Photography,writing and Beauty/Fashion..blogging for me is a mix of all of these things and a platform for me to share my interests