Style Wide Leg

Hume Black Culottes - shop here (Was £69, Now £29!)

Jerera Bardot Top - shop here

Rue Gembon Jewellery - shop here (15% off your first purchase)

I've never really thought of buying culottes until I tried them on for fun, I'm naturally quite short and never thought they would even suit me! I usually imagine that a tall, skinny, model-a-like woman would be ideal. Which is true someone taller would suit culottes for sure, but who would've thought they would look decent on a little person too. I think the secret is - high pair of heels, otherwise I would've looked like a dwarf with odd length trousers :') So a pair of Spring inspired open-toe sandals is The One.

Love, Skai x

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Winter Skincare

Mio Activist Oil is the one I use as an all over body oil and moisturiser, I also love Mio's 'The A Cream' it gives it a nice and firm feeling and isn't too strong to use on your face.

Mio Skincare The Activist Oil - shop here

I've actually first received Eve Lom Morning Cleanser with my monthly Beauty Box! I tried it out and haven't stopped since, I love it! It's a little expensive but I have to say it is very worth it, it leaves my skin super soft and you only need a little bit of it which makes it last so much longer than your usual cleansers.

Eve Lom Cleanser - shop here

Kiehls! Oh Kiehls, I love their stores, have you ever been to one? It's so cool and always makes you feel like you're in some sort of scientifically found laboratory haha, I guess what I'm trying to say is that you can tell they really take their products seriously. This toner has been my one and only since it doesn't have any citrus (due to allergies) so I've been using this for months! It's ideal before applying moisturiser and after removing make up to just get in those last few corners where makeup loves to block up.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Toner - shop here

Recently I've been having a monthly Beauty Box which is always filled with surprises and new exiting products. You can never know the inside of the box which makes it even more fun, some days it's iconic shampoos and face masks and sometimes it's mascara and some new lashes! I would highly recommend this as a present for Valentines (wink, wink) your girlfriend would love this, who wouldn't? Below I took some photos of January's month's package including my new love, bronze coloured shimmers for those cheekbones! I apply the white powder (which was also from my previous beauty box!) just above the cheek and recently tried out the bronze one to create a more natural 'cheek bone' silhouette.

Your Monthly Beauty Box - shop here

Bellapierre Cosmetics shimmers - shop here

I don't know about you but I hate how pale I get in the winter! Soo I kind of wanted to share my faves with you, NKD SKN fake tans never failed on me, I've never had any streaks and can honestly say I've not used anything else since. So the one I usually use is in a cream form and lasts me around a week so I just top it up now and then for a natural glow. I also like to use the instant tan for unexpected nights and events!

NKD SKN self-tan - shop here

I didn't find the correct foundation for me for such a long time, only the last year I've tried out BareMinerals for the very first time! The liquid foundation is affordable and is very thin yet covering. My skin is oily around the T zone and dry everywhere else, I know it sucks. But if you're the same this is ideal to have that natural balance, free of shine and not too 'caked' up face.

Bareminerals Foundation - shop here

Rodial Primer is something I use just after applying my moisturiser to give a clear application area just before foundation, it's soft and feels refreshing.

Rodial Instaglam Primer - shop here

Rodial creams are ideal for those in an active lifestyle, it plumps up and refreshens your muscles and smoothes the skin. I usually use these after a shower to hydrate the skin and love it on my skin after a day of working out.

Rodial Super Fit Size Zero cream - shop here

Rodial Super Fit Tummy Tuck - shop here

Rodial Super Fit Boob Job - shop here

Lip balms...it's a must-have in your hand bag during this cold weather. I'm never really too picky with lip balms I like ones that smell good :) I recommend these as they're all last for ages, I usually apply a little bit once I finish my makeup in the morning and then top up during the day.

The Bodyshop Lip Balms - shop here

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know your thoughts!

Love, Skai x

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Hardcore Leg Day

Hi Guys, hope you're all well! Just wanted to share my experience of absolutely killing (!) my legs while I was visiting Lithuania. We actually went to Druskininkai Snow Arena first that's where it all kicked off, forget the gym if you're planning to ski, skiing is your gym - tripled. I mean i'm sure you know any type of sport is always fun and a great way to forget that you're actually also working out. That's why I always say to those that really don't enjoy the weight room, get your ass to a class. You will feel more inspired and it will be much more fun to work out with others. 

So once we got back from Skiing my dad has set up an ice hockey space on a frozen lake which was ideal for ice hockey! So that's where my absolute hardcore leg day began :'D you're always on your feet running, sweating (even in -20 degrees!) and it's just a buzz, I loved it and got a workout out of it! The last photo is of a much bigger lake in town, that's where we went down the hill around 2340 times dressed in even more layers, soo that was also fun :'D

Also I have a little announcement to make... I have officially done my very first Youtube video and it's now Live!! I was so nervous putting it up and I couldn't be more happy with the comments and support I've received, thank you! If you haven't seen it yet see it here and let me know your thoughts:

https://youtu.be/MWee3hEnApA

Keep an eye and see you next time ;)

Love, Skai x

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All Things Marble

I did not even notice how I fell in love with marble, I believe it all started with my marble table...

I guess it makes me think of nature in a way, I've always found rocks and stones interesting such as quartz crystals or amber stones. I've recently got a new amber ring from Lithuania and was totally over 'snapping' it on my Snapchat haha, if you haven't got me yet you can find me as @scentofblanc if you wanna follow my more personal/silly photos and videos :')
Marble tables same as white sheet covers also give a great photo too!

Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
Love, Skai x

Marble Mac Book sticker - see here

Slinkii Athletics sports bra - see here

Marble iphone case - see here

Use my code 'scentofblanc' for 10% off at Happiness Boutique!

Minimalist Style Marble Stud Earrings - see here

Pretty Marble Stud Earrings - see here

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Style A Vintage Coat

Happy Friday! I've recently been away in Lithuania so I thought I'll capture some snaps for you. Who would have though my nan's old coat would be wearable right now and fit me :) She gave it to me because it was -20 degrees and I just fell in love with it, it's so warm and a simple black/grey/white tones will go with everything.

My nan was in her twenties here meaning more than 60 years ago! And here I am in my twenties rocking it again haha it's also been cut a little bit shorter too.

What do you think! Do you have pieces you still wear from your family members? Or maybe found something from a market or a vintage store that you still can't get enough of!

Keep an eye out for another post from Lithuania which will include some hot wine on ice and lots more beautiful snow!

Love, Skai x

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New Years Resolutions

Christmas is over and it's that time of the Year to make a few plans for the coming months! I'm not the one to say 'New Year, New Me' because I think changes can be made within you every day and I'm always the one with the notebook writing small plans and ideas. I think taking the time to plan is very important, you should always want to become better than yesterday, do something different, even if it's a very small note - it's all a step forward. One of my New Year Resolutions is to look after myself more, don't over work and create a balance within my work and a healthier lifestyle. It might sound a little selfish, but if you don't take care of yourself, no one else will! I'll surely be topping up on new supplements, vitamins, plan more workouts and try out more of a variety of food. As you can tell by this post I've also been shopping for healthier snacks as I'm terrible for sweets, so I found some great replacements for my lunch breaks :)

WRITE IT DOWN

Once it's in your notebook/ipad/phone it's already an idea, it also makes it much easier to go back to it because we've all been there forgetting it at the end of the day. Whether it's a small 'Jog with Honey' note or 'Cut down on chocolate' more of an overall note, it all becomes a focus at the back of your mind.

ONE BY ONE

Always focus on one idea at once, if you give yourself too much to handle it's very easy to then forget everything all together! Let's face it, we've all been there where a nap seems so much more appealing than doing that essay/project for work. But I promise, if you give yourself a 'Tuesday 10am-12pm' to sort out one thing you will suprise yourself how much you can actually get done. Plan by exact day and hour if you can, that way you can just tick it off and focus on your next step.

STAY POSITIVE

I know it sounds so cliche, but honestly it all comes down to how you see it. It's never really as bad as you make it out to be, yeah we all ate too much for Christmas oh well, today is a new day and let's make a change right now, for yourself. If you look back on today two years from now you will wish you started today, two years is a long time to learn, experience and live right?

ENJOY

The most important thing is, do it because you want to. Do what really makes you happy inside, this is why I personally love a healthy lifestyle it gives me a sense of freedom, control and inner happiness. You don't have to starve or be in the gym 24/7 you just need a balance, a new notebook and yourself. You can do it, if I can!

Hope you enjoyed this post and look forward to many more Fitness and Health related posts for the New Year! I'd like to take this moment to thank all the brands and people I go to work with this Year, I am forever grateful and can only wish to expand for 2016.  I hope you will enjoy my little fitness journey, blog posts and videos for the New Year as I have lots planned for us! 

Love, 

Skai x

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