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HI MY BUDS🎕

I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL AND HAVING AN AMAZING START TO THIS NEW WEEK.

So for the Month Of August I have decided that every Tuesday I will be posting. This week's post is all about reading. 📚

I am a writer and reader By heart. I absolutely love the way I can live all these different stories I read. I usually play them out in my head as stories progress but I can honestly say that I do get very demotivated to read, I'm either tired, busy or just not in the mood. And then I have alot of books that go to waste.

So for myself I have created a few ways I'm order to make sure that I can read my books completely and successfully. Also reaching reading goals that I set out for myself.

NUMBER 1 - ORGANIZATION

I used to just have my books all over, that way I definitely never used to read them as often, also they would get really damaged or even the risk of getting damaged.

So I create a space to organize my books. I have a bookshelf, which you don't need. Even if you have desk space or even space in your cupboard where your books can fit neatly.

This way I also know every book I have in my collection and I feel like I'm setting goals for myself knowing that they are right there and I feel less guilty knowing I'm getting through all my books. Especially if they are apart of a book series I love reading them all order and having all the books in the collection.

P.S. I keep all my unread books in a different section so I know which ones I haven't read. So I can build up the eagerness to read them as well.

NUMBER 2 - READING SPACE

This was a tough one. I can easily get in my bed and read ten pages no problem, but that's when I didn't work full time. Or I didn't have my weekends full spending time with my family or writing articles.

I now create a reading space. Even if it's just a chair in the corner of your room, or sitting on top of your blankets on your bed and setting a reminder to read even 3 pages.

I even love to sit in our back yard, around my dogs and sit in the sun with a new book, or even re reading some of my favourites.

As Long as it's a space where you won't be too distracted and it takes away from the story or your commitment to your book. But also a place where you are calm and can enjoy your book for as long as possible. It's all about you reading your favourite genre and having a blast. It also doesn't make it feel like it's forced or even like homework. But more so like a calm, peaceful, and serene part of your week or day that you've been waiting for.

NUMBER 3 - READING APPS

This might seem like a 'Lazy Option'. I for one think it's pretty genius, and I will tell you why. We are in a huge digital day and age. Where we are all connected somehow to technology and what is easier and more efficient than having all your favourite books all in one place. Also SPACE SAVER!!

It's a great way to also make it easier in your everyday life if you really want to read a book and have no space for either a hard copy. Or feel it's better at night. Also having a device in your hand will make you not want to fall asleep and damaging your device. Also it's easier all around if you are more technological.

My big sister recently introduced me to an APP called ANY BOOKS

This is a free app that only requires either a WIFI OR DATA source. Which is so efficient.

All you have to do is either log in with your Facebook or EMAIL account.

You have access to thousands of books from all your favourite authors. You may even purchase books online, which means that the Authors will also be benefitting from you using this APP.

For me the best part is, this app is so accessible especially with me that is quite busy, it reminds me daily to slow down read a few pages. And live each story I read.

It is broken down in genres and new releases. It will even suggest to you high rating books of the week and top picks from your favourites genres which you apply when you first sign up to use the app.

You can find it in your APP store. I will also link it right here. ANYBOOKS

The best part about this app it shows you how many pages you've read and how many you have left you feel quite accomplished when you flip the pages (which you actually swipe through) and see how much progress you've made. You can also easily delete or even re download. Another thing is it doesn't take up much space.

ANYBOOKS is a lifesaver App.

My sister uses this app for her kids and they enjoy all the books they ca and read on their tablets. It also gives them a keen sense to pick up more books that watch movies or play games. And it really creates a unique rhythm if you'd like to start reading more but don't have time to go to the bookstores or cant really afford to buy them at that particular moment, some books have really become expensive.

So if you are in the mood to read a good book, go ahead and try these 3 tips and I promise you will love it.

The best way to live your life, is to maybe imagine you in a few more. What can hurt when youre a princess for 3 hours.

ALL MY LOVE

KEESHA OF TAKKIES&TULIPS

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Blogging and Beauty on a Budget. 💃

Good Day my Loves and happy WEDNESDAY

Today we review the WET N WILD FACE Collection and I cannot be more excited.

I hope you are all doing well and that no matter what, please remember how brave, kind and honourable you are. NEVER let anyone or anything get in your way of being the best version of yourself you can be, also don't let anyone tell you who you are or who you should be!!!

So as you know I am very fussy and meticulous when it comes to a good foundation, there's so many different reasons we as woman wear it. I wear for my skin to seem a bit more even as it is, while still allowing my natural features to peak through like my beauty spots and freckles, then I also want days where my face is completely matte with full coverage and a hint of OLD school glam.

The foundation

With this new formula it's quick drying and the cover is amazing I started off really taking a look at the outside and I was so impressed with the packaging they provided. The foundation comes in a glass bottle with a black hard plastic lid with a spatula attached it's amazing for using little to no or quit a bit of product also it's a step you can skip if you don't want to use your fingers or any other tool like a brush or a beauty blender

Wet n wild concealer

Okay so here is where I might get a bit wild this concealer might be my be favourite and I am gonna tell you why it's got a plastic packaging case all round with a brush attached for easy and precise application but it looks so so elegant and the finish is one for the books we will get back into that a bit later

Wet n wild Setting Spray

For the longest time I have been using rose water to set my face and now I'm learning to try new things especially in summer when we want our faces to look glossy and not dry and pale. This packaging is completely plastic with white and Grey all around and black writing but when I say I've been using this setting spray for aost three months and the bottle doesn't even feel like I used it once yup the spray attachment is honestly the best I've used it evenly distributes the product no problem and really sets your face to a Dewy consistency.

How I picked my colour

Well at first I went for caramel and I applied it to the bottom of my cheek blending into my neck and I nearly fell over the undertone was way too auburn and I didn't feel like it fit me very well it is possible that it could be a great winter shade because it's only off by a little bit but I didn't want to take a chance so I went for the shade I have now (toffee pecan) and I do not have any complaints

I took the foundation on my arm and then went and tried concealer shades that were just a shade off from my shade because I didn't want very light coverage under my eyes I wanted it to look absolutely natural and I love how these two products worked together

My experience

So going into this I've had high hopes because so many bloggers and you tubers I follow have had nothing but a good experience, but when I tell you how amazed I was please understand that this brand is no joke they really did it for their face portion of their makeup line

The foundation applies brilliantly with either a brush or a sponge I feel like with a brush I don't lose much product but I do get streaks so I use a beauty blender afterwards and my naked skin looks airbrushed.

When applying the concealer I realized wow this product is no joke with pigmentation so a little goes a long way as well as it dries so quickly I'm needing to either blend really fast or do one eye at a time and highlight there after it's creamy and so easy to blend I've even been able to just wear the concealer alone on days when my skin looks extra tired and it just becomes one with my skin and I look awake and ready to go

How much I bought it for

Well will you believe me if I told you I got these 4 products for about R200. 00 Nope me neither

But I did I bought it over the December period with the huge Christmas special and I got R12 off each product which means these products are so reasonably priced and do affordable and easy to apply even if you're a first time makeup wearer.

So this is no hit to your budget and its a really great way to have a drugstore product make your skin look naturally airbrushed and Takkies&Tulips is here for it.

So my final thoughts I give this BRAND a 9/10 only because it took me so long to get it and like 3 tries to apply it correctly other than that I suggest that any lady who is looking to up their makeup game in a real way and save money should Definitely get this and Please let me know what you this as well. Do not be scared to try new things newexperiencess will elevate your life.

ALL MY LOVE
TAKKIES&TULIPS

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Blogging and Beauty on a Budget.

Good Day all my Beautiful Readers

Here we go right back at it with Instalment number two of FACE WEEK. I’ve gotten a few weird why do you call it face week and not skin week’ the reason is cause the focus on this week is our faces, and therefore does not refer to our other skin. Trust me that part we will cover in a different Series, please be patient with me. I have got this all planned out.

So yesterday we Covered Masks and Scrubs, today we Cover FACE WASH, FACE TONER & Moisturiser. Many women think that just using either or is fine, and yes to some degree it really is. But with ladies who either wear makeup often or touch their faces a lot, we tend to actually spread germs around our faces without even realising we are. So, in this part of the series, we touch on facial cleaning and care. 😊

LET’S GO!

First, how to pick a face wash, its pretty simple. As I made a NOTE yesterday, please ladies if you’ve got any severe skin conditions and you can’t just use regular or drugstore products please consult your doctor or dermatologist before putting any products on your skin that you are unaware of. It can be harmful for your skin and it would be more difficult to correct that damage than just dealing with your everyday skin care problems. Please take care of you first. THANK YOU 😊

Picking out the right Face was, you need to determine what you want first, do you want to minimise pores, even out skin tone, reduce redness the list is endless. You need to know what you want, like me, I like using face washes that will even out my skin tone, because I discolour easily, and also remove blackheads because my pores suck up all the dirt.

Then you need to choose a brand, I suggest you change your brands at the most 3 times a year, yes, its normal for your skin to get used to a bunch of the same products which will allow you to change them but not entirely stop using them, skin can be very resilient if you are kind to it.

Establish a budget, please understand your products if used well should last a good 3-4 months even 5. So, look at it as an investment instead of something you would have to keep repurchasing every month.

Now that you’ve got all those three things figured out here is the fun part. I am going to give you a few reasons and benefits behind using face wash and some options, definitely some favourites.

Reasons to use face wash

As I mentioned earlier touching your face just spreads a lot of germs through out your face
When we sleep our skin then gets time to revitalise itself when you wash it you have a better chance of your skin looking and feeling fresh
Also removes oil build up

Benefits of Washing your face

Lightens dark spots
Reduces acne scars or any facial scars you may have
Soothes sunburn
Tightens skin
Reduces fine lines
Promotes good circulation

Some face wash options and favourites 😊

Yardley Oatmeal Range (spot preventing) R69- R80.00 each
Garnier even and matte R60-R79.00 each
Isabella Garcia from R120-R300.00 each
Natures Nourishment by Dischem from R50.00 – R70.00 each

My Favourite Face wash right now is the Yardley Oatmeal range its affordable and it has the best results besides my Isabella Garcia range which I use when my skin is in big trouble. Its got a few other ranges from oil control, even skin and dry skin prevention all available at Dischem or Online

TONER

This product actually gets lost on a few people, they sometimes think it’s a silly step, but it’s the step that has the most benefits I wont even lie.

Toner is very helpful for people who have acne, scaring or even oily skin. Because it’s the most chemically formulated step in your skin care routine, it van either strip your skin of non-essential oils and germs and can even moisturise.

Reasons to use a Toner

- It minimises pores well shrinks actually

It Restores your skins PH balance soap can cause a build up of oil and the toner will then restore that problem and help your skin fight off the oil cells and keep your skin at its natural level.
It can refresh skin
Works as a moisturiser if you need it to

Benefits of using toner

It Can prevent ingrown hairs
It adds a layer of protection so over time your skin can start fighting off bacteria and germ easily
If you don’t have time to wash you skin you can use it to refresh your skin and it will revitalize it

Some tried and trusted toners

The Isabella Garcia Witch Hazel Toner (please note if you’ve got dry skin this will peel your skin off its very strong, mix it with rose water if you really would like to try it out and use it as a mist rather) Retails for R120-200
Garnier Even and Matte Toner (this has a shampoo like texture so I didn’t actually like it, it made me feel like I was putting glue on my face) Its R69.00
Apple Cider Vinegar (it has amazing properties and works with any skin type, it does smell bad though so if you would like to dilute it with about ¼ of water and use as a toner or even rose water) R40-R100.00

Sadly, I have not tried the Yardley toner range because my skin took well to the Isabella Toner and my best friend gave me and extra bottle when she ordered her pack because she has combination skin, which is sensitive and dry as well.

Let’s MOISTURISE

Okay so with moisturising comes the trick.

Do not use thick body creams unless you want your face to become oily over time, they contain ingredients that work well for the rest of your body but your face is more delicate. Go rather for hydrating moisturisers that contain good product or vitamins like Tea Tree with is great for preventing infections and bacteria for sticking onto your skin and vitamin E to keep your skin awake and looking Rosey.

I have been on a good hunt for this and YUP I have found a few but also learned so much along the way.

Although moisturisers don’t necessarily combat skin issues, they do however keep your skin glowy and full of life.

When using moisturisers, they are for hydration either thought out the day or night and your skin will keep its shine instead of looking dull and grey. It should feel like your putting water on your face yet the cool sensation lasts for a while through out the day, it will help to combat dry and flaky skin.

Remember even using a gel formula moisturiser is so much better than actual creams. So be careful.

My favourite light weight moisturiser is the Yardley Oatmeal Spot preventing moisturizer, its light, goes into my skin really nicely and has the best texture and smell.
Another brand I have tried is the Natures Nourishment Vitamin E face cream, its way to thick but the vitamin E content was beautiful. When mixed with my Yardley it was a match made in heaven, both retail from R50-R79.00 at you guessed it Dischem Pharmacy.

This combination is my current skincare routine that's been working for me and I don't Regret it one bit.

So, Ladies when going through the aisles feeling either overwhelmed or unsure, please be kind to yourself. It will be okay; your skin will replenish and you will get the results if you yourself put in the work and don’t mind falling on your butt a few times.

And there we go ladies Day Two of Face Week Smashed, let me know how I have been doing so far.

All My Love

Takkies&Tulips

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Good Day Tulips Readers. ☺️

On behalf of Takkiesandtulips I want to wish all my headers a phenomenal New Year.
I pray that every single desire of your heart is met.
♥️

I took a step back a while ago and I wanted to make my blog exist in series. I know it's very time consuming and takes a lot of planning but ever since I did my 5 days or 5 posts I felt like I reached the audience I had been looking for and I didn't want to disappoint anyone let alone myself.

I will either be displaying each Series within a week or a month depending on the topic so please let me know how this new idea is working after our first try.

I've named my first Series FACE WEEK.
The reason I did was because we've either all come back from vacation or holidays of some kind or even just a few days of fun in the sun or out with our family and friends. Eaten yummy foods and exotic sweets and just thrown all the rules out the window but our skin does reflect what's happening both on the inside and the outside of our bodies. I wanted this series to be one that can rejuvenate our skin and get us glowing into 2019.

First topic I am going to touch on is

FACE MASKS

I actually posted on my Instagram story on the 5 of January and I got a few ladies asking me to hand them out some fask mask recommendations and tips.

Guuurrrlllss I got you'll. ✌️
First of all before you buy a mask you have to establish your skin condition.
For example I have combination skin where I discolour easy, break out easy and have oily skin without even applying products but the catch is it depends on the season cause in wintery skin is the opposite and I have to give it a bit more Vitamin E than usual to get us looking fresh and awake.

After you've determined your skin needs then you can start with 'branding'. In all honesty the first skin Mask brand I used was @freemanbeauty its a phenomenal brand with such a wide selection and they are not stingy with product.

The freeman range are ones you need to apply either with a brush or applicator of your choice like a spatula of some sort. It range from clay to pull off masks and even masks that contain a scrub content in order to kill two birds with one stone and if I'm honest it's their best work thus far.

There is a few other brands I have tried in between such as Beauty Treats and Skin Republic.

I've used a Blueberryask from Beauty Treats and a a hydrating mask from Skin republic they both retail for R39.50 at Dischem Pharmacy.

I liked them both but I feel like my skin needs were not entirely met as apposed to the Freeman Brand. They Retail from R28.00 to R100. 00 at Dischem and that is for the 175ml bottles and not the sachets that I've tried out first to see if the product works for my skin first. It's a great money saver if it doesn't.

Okay now to get into the good stuff the reasons to use a Face Mask and the benefits.

Let's start with the reasons first

- To penetrate deep into the skin without harsh damage
- To help with completion, texture, skin conditions and any minor or major skin problems we may be experiencing
- Results are immediate and even work still over a period of time
- It's affordable as well as a great gift for anyone who loves skincare.

Benefits
- Refines skin pores
- Hydrates your skin
- Can help with fine lines
- Creates a layer of new skin to come through and therefore keeps skin healthier for longer
- Helps with texture and complexion. Also it can make your skin look more awake than dull
- Also you save on spa treatments

FACE SCRUBS

We all know that the reason to use a scrub is to remove dead layers of skin and promotes better new skin growth

Now. Please. Ladies. If you have sensitive skin do not, I repeat do not use a scrub without testing it on the outer rim of your face first.

Face Scrubs can also be tricky do not try and use a scrub with a tool your first time around I suggest you use a scrub with your two fingers first and scrub from the inside of your face to the outside in small circles and then rising it off with Luke warm water.

PSA- Please do not use a scrub if you've got skin with small pores or no pores if you're blessed. And if you have got severe skin conditions like Acne, Eczema or Rosacia please contact a doctor or Dermatologist first.

Good Scrubs I have found are definitely Isabella Garcias Apricot scrub which retails for R120. 00 my friend Charndre has been using the range as well and she has got sensitive skin and so if any of the ladies need a second opinion head to her page I will link it on all my current social media

Other great brands are
- Dischem Tea Tree scrub R50. 00
- WOOLWORTHS milk apricot scrub R60. 00
- Yardley oatmeal Scrub R65. 00

The reasons and benefits to use a face scrub are

REASONS
- It is a great exfoliation technique
- It's also another great money saver
- It promotes healthy sin growth

BENEFITS
- It makes your skin silky and smooth to the touch
- It diminishes fine lines caused by ageing
- It can prevent breakouts
- it helps correct skin tone

Ladies. This week is week where we not just rave about brands but tackle our skin head on and also prevent all the problems that could arise by being ahead of the problem.

Another awesome thing is this takes no time at all. It takes you 20 minutes to do both or 10 minutes each for them separately.

You are in charge of how you want your skin to react yes we don't have control over everything but prevention is better than cure and if you've got an important day coming up. What does it hurt to try and awesome trick that can possibly save your skin in time of need.

DAY ONE OF FACE WEEK IS COMPLETE 🥀

All My Love

TAKKIES&TULIPS

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