AA Skincare - Holistic Shower & Bath Gels.

AA Skincare provide natural effective products available at an affordable price, so every person can experience their best quality essential oils and natural ingredients. The AA skincare range can be used for young, teenage or mature skin with the companies promise they have your skins well being and happiness in mind. Brand new five plant-inspired shower & bath gels have been specifically created to include the holistic Ayurvedic herb powders to boost your skins health. Ayurvedic medicine also known as Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest holistic (whole-body) healing systems, developed thousands of years ago in India. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. The new bath and shower gels which also contain essential oils and natural extracts, can be applied to damp skin or added to running water to create a bath foam. Each plant-inspire shower & bath gel will cleanse and protect your skin but depending on which one you choose, they deliver different specific needs.

Rosemary, Sage & Burdock. 

A nourishing, antioxidant rich body wash and bath foam with natural extracts. Rosemary and Sage essential oils work with calcium-rich Burdock to gently cleanse and nourish skin, giving it an antioxidant boost. Basil oil helps stimulate circulation and Rose Geranium helps protect skin.

Amla & Clary Sage.

A balancing and moisturising body wash and bath foam, with vitamin C rich Amla (Indian Gooseberry) to help promote skin health. Clary Sage and Alma combine with balancing Lemon to cleanse and refresh skin. Grapeseed oil works to lock in moisture.

Peony, Bay & Brahmi.

A hydrating body wash and bath foam, featuring Peony extract, a soothing antioxidant rich astringent. Peony works with antioxidant and vitamin-rich Brahmi and Bay to cleanse and hydrate skin. Holy Basil (Tulsi) helps calm skin and stimulate blood flow.

Ylang Ylang, Argan & Rosemary.

A nutrient-rich body wash and bath foam featuring soothing and balancing Ylang Ylang. Antioxidant rich Argan and Rosemary essential oils work with natural cleanser, Moroccan Clay, to help keep skin soft and smooth.

Cedarwood & Peppermint.

A deep invigorating, naturally antimicrobial body wash and bath foam. Cedarwood Atlas oil works with Peppermint oil to purify and reduce skin irritation. Murumuru Seed Butter and Brazil Nut oil help condition and protect skin.

Enjoy Your Shower Or Bath.

I was given the opportunity to try and test the Cedarwood and Peppermint gel. I liked the concept of the gel containing holistic ingredients that will gently cleanse, nourish and moisture your skin, which is what we want when we use a product on our body.

I tried the product in the shower and also whilst running a bath, the product works extremely well both ways. 
The aroma from the gel is lovely and whilst your skin does feel clean afterwards, it does not feel overly stripped of its natural oils but in fact perfectly moisturised.

The range is suitable for all skin types and is free from parabens and artificial fragrances whilst the packaging is fully recyclable. RRP is just £5.95 for 250ml. To find out more and order, visit AA Skincare or you can telephone 0117 9087770. X Neil.

Soap & Glory.

The iconic brand Soap & Glory who made their appearance in 2006 with their highly popular and must have lip product, super plumping Sexy Mother Pucker™
The brand garnered more success when offering an answer and help for the dry skin types thanks to The Righteous Butter™ a body butter that your skin will thank you for using, but that's not all.
If your looking for an anti-ageing serum, yeah you guessed it, Soap & Glory produced the Make Yourself Youthful™ a peptide anti-ageing serum that will make you rethink your current skincare product routine. Soap & Glory now produce a full range of bath, beauty and body products with the mantra of making sure us, the consumers, are using products of the highest quality and that they work.
Every Christmas Soap & Glory release a collection of their products in well presented gift sets that has so much appeal shining from them, you just have to buy it. You do have to be quick with your judgement as they sell out in quick time and once they have all gone, their gone.
I picked up The Whole Glam Lot which is jam packed full of Soap & Glory's most popular pamper products whilst also sitting safely in an eye catching metal carry case.

The Whole Glam Lot.

The metal carry case features tiny selfies to form one great super collage of soap & glory's fans, whilst also featured is a black handle and two silver locks to help keep the case closed, for when not in use.
It does feel of great quality and can be used for storing your prized possessions or your beauty product collections, but what products were inside?

Face Soap And Clarity.

The 3-in-1 daily detox vitamin c facial wash is a super powered multitasking product that is enjoyable to use. The foaming facial wash smoothes and purifies whilst also being easy to rinse and non- drying, leaving your skin clean, purified and smoothed. A great daily facial wash that has added ultra soft beads and the natural superfruit YUZU, what more could u want from a facial wash product?

Sugar Crush Body Wash.

A body wash that does double up as bath bubbles is an instant wake-up either in the morning or after a long tired day. The aroma from the limes, lemons, vanilla musk and coconut oil will grab your senses to attention whilst the ingredients will indulge your skin. Kiwi water juice, lime oil and the skin softening omega-rich veggie oil rapeseed will leave your skin clean but cared for.

The Scrub Of Your Life.

Everyone needs an exfoliator in their life and this one does not disappoint. Applying to wet skin and working in circular motions, this perfect foaming exfoliator with its scrubbing beads gets to work.

Scented with Soap & Glory's original pink fragrance which smells heavenly light, your know when its time to wash off. Your skin will be left smoothed and ready for you to apply a moisturiser.

Smoothie Star. 

The deep moisture body lotion with almonds, oats and brown sugar scent, really does fool your brain into thinking your actually applying a real drink smoothie.

Applying from your shoulders to your toes your skin is lavished with cocoa butter, Shea butter, coconut oil and the Soap & Glory's moisture-trapping matrix that is the WATERLOCK™. The oat, yogurt and honey formula will condition your skin throughout the day or whenever you apply it.

The Righteous Butter.

Applying to damp skin, the righteous butter with softening Shea and Aloe Vera glides over skin with ease. Scented with Soap & Glory's original pink fragrance and slightly massaging in until its fully absorbed, your skin will be fully moisturised and left smoothed, its that easy and simple to achieve soft and highly moisturised skin.

Hand Food.

This non-greasy hand cream is the perfect solution to dry hands. Containing highly moisturising Shea butter alongside macadamia oil and marshmallow, your hands will be thankful when you have applied this. Also being non-greasy is a great plus point for when you need to apply moisture to your hands without that slick feeling for when u need to use your phone or complete your daily tasks.

Speed Plump.

The all day super moisture day fluid has a silky light texture that will transform your skin. Its formulation is packed full of oxygenators, hydrating watermelon extract, a wrinkle smoothing marine plant and elasticity promoting raspberry stem cells, to leave your skin looking tighter, brighter, dewier and more plump whilst also locking in moisture for 24 hours.

For use on dry to dehydrated skin the speed plump is great for the winter months when your skin is needing more moisture and care.

Hand Maid.

The antibacterial hand gel is great to use on your hands when you need it. Packed with moisturising ingredients that will leave your hands soft and scented with the original Soap & Glory's fragrance, your hands will be protected whilst cared for when in use and after. The travel friendly bottle is the perfect size to put in your bag or to take with you when your travelling.

Thick & Fast.

This lengthening and volumising mascara with collagen will give you lashes your friends will be envious of. The seven sided fan flare-180™ brush with a beneficial v-groove, brings volume and intensity whilst the combing and curling surfaces aid length, definition and a dramatic transform to your lashes. The strength-building collagen pre-peptides and long stretch polymers wrap each individual lash in a flexible, lengthening film with a no flake24 all-day wear technology. Prepare for your lashes to be transformed without the worry of flakiness and transfer.

Sexy Mother Pucker.

The sexy mother pucker lip plumping gloss features the same lip-plumping technology as the Soap & Glory's original product. The super-smooth formula easily glides on and over your lips and you will soon feel and see a difference. The SUPERFILL™ lip plumping spheres explode in volume when they meet any moisture on your lips whilst the LIPSWELL™ natural plant oil infusion is a boosting circulation extract that will instantly make your lips look fuller. 
Many shades are available for a natural or glam look.

Pick Up A Soap & Glory Product.

The gift sets and limited edition sets are a great way to introduce someone new to the brand or to top up someones already Soap & Glory collection. I'm glad i purchased the whole glam lot, I'm a new buyer and have never used a Soap & Glory product before.  I was really surprised on how big the size of the products are and you only need a little of each one to feel and see a difference. I will for sure be checking out other products in the Soap & Glory range. X Neil.

Little Mix Wishmaker EDP Gift Set.

Little Mix Wishmaker Gift Set.

Little Mix have released their second fragrance Wishmaker and you may be surprised of the scent. Not only can you buy the fragrance on its own, you can also purchase Wishmaker in a gift set which contains different goodies, depending on which one you choose. Following on from their first fragrance Gold Magic which has a spell binding scent that harnesses the powers of fruits and musk, i wondered what Wishmaker would smell like and would it be different from the bands first offering?

Whats In The Gift Set?

The Wishmaker gift set i picked up contains the EAU DE PARFUM 50ml accompanied by the 250ml bubble bath and a pair of one-size socks. The bottle to their second scent is a complete overhaul from the bands first fragrance. Wishmaker is a fits-perfectly-in-your- hand round bottle with pink wording that matches the futuristic spiral head spray cap. The spray head itself which possesses the metallic purple colour gives out a perfect burst of Wishmaker when and where you want to apply. The bubble bath which is a nice bonus to any gift set smells exactly the same as Wishmaker and not synthetic at all and after you have enjoyed your Wishmaker bubble bath you can then treat your feet to the fluffy comfortable socks.

Wishmaker Whats The Scent?

Wishmaker is described as a delicious fruity vanilla, with some interesting notes.

Opening note apricot brings a delicious ripe fruit before leading your senses to the floral heart of Wishmaker which are the soft neroli and freesia.

The surprising notes of toffee and candies are mixed in the base notes of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla that once sprayed, you will love!

Wishmaker has many personalities to it, the florals, the creamy sweetness and the hint of toffee to add some depth to it along with the sandalwood. Silage is great as people will know your wearing a perfume but wont be overwhelmed by its presence and longevity from when you apply it is excellent.

Suitable for any age range and can be worn to any occasion, treat yourself to the surprisingly great scent that is the 
Little Mix Wishmaker, you wont be disappointed. Don't forget to shop around and search on the Internet to get the best deal. X Neil.

How To Buy A Perfect Winter Coat.

How To Buy A Perfect Winter Coat.

The season of winter’s harsh and cold weather, we are required to wear a few extra layers of clothes to keep us protected from the elements. Items like boots, sweaters, hats and gloves are pretty easy to choose, but buying a quality winter coat can be difficult. Coats are a bit more expensive than regular jackets and different models serve for different weather conditions. 
With this in mind, we have decided to put together a short guide on how to buy a perfect winter coat. If you want to buy the one that suits your needs, stick with us and by the time you finish reading our article you will know exactly what to look for.

Fabric Is Everything.

When buying a winter coat materials and fabrics are the most important thing. Best materials for winter coats are wool and cashmere. There’s nothing better than a wool coat for snowy and cold weather. It will keep you warm, and most importantly dry. On top of that, wool is very durable and low-maintenance material. A wool coat can withstand winds, snow, rain, etc. and it will last you for years, even decades.
On the other hand, cashmere is a lot warmer material, but it is more sensitive and prone to damage. If you decide to go for a cashmere coat you should know that they’re often more expensive. Additionally, there are other materials like coated cotton that is perfect for wet conditions. These coats are covered in polyamide, a macromolecule that will keep you dry regardless of how hard it snows or rains.

Something About Styles.

After you have decided on the material, you can proceed with choosing a style of your coat. This all comes down to your tastes and preferences, but still, there are some rules about what goes together and what doesn’t.

For example, overcoats are usually worn with a nice suits, a silver or gold minimalistic watches, and a pair of elegant dress shoes. If you spend a lot of time in tailored suits, then this is a perfect solution for you. These coats are made of 100% wool or cashmere, making them perfect for cold winter days. If this is too formal for your style, then maybe consider getting a pea coat. They are slightly shorter than overcoats, but they go perfectly with sweaters, shirts, heavy boots and practically anything else.

Make It Fit.

One last thing to keep in mind when buying a winter coat is to get one that fits you perfectly. Because coats go over a couple of layers of clothing you will need to buy one size bigger than your other jackets and shirts. It’s pretty hard to see if the coat fits you unless you test it out, so put on a bulky sweater when you go shopping and lift your arms, sit down, bend over and move around while trying out a coat to see if it’s too tight. The last thing you want is to find that some areas are too tight or constricting.

And that is all from us. Regardless of what style you choose for your coat, make sure that everything fits and that it is warm and ready for harsh winter weather. Also, if you want to have a long-lasting coat, have it dry-cleaned once the winter season is over and put it away in your wardrobe so it doesn’t get damaged.

Thanks to Peter for the fashion blog post, Editor at HighStyleLife. Don't forget to stay tuned for more fashion blog posts coming soon. X Neil.

Xculpter Hair Dryer - Style It Your Way!

The Xculpter Hair Dryer is a patented and innovative concept that delivers a fusion of a hair dryer, brush and comb, to help achieve a style you crave without the hassle. Designed by the french company Sweetliss SAS the easy to use hairdryers can be used by men, women and even children's hair whilst the men can also use it for their beards.
Not only do these great hairdryers quickly dry your hair, great for when your in a rush, they also style whilst drying and can even be used on curly hair.
Its only until you use the Xculpter that you will then understand how over 30 months of research carried out by a team of engineers and beauty professionals was worth it, created by experts, works like an expert! 

The Xculpter Diffuser.

The Xculpter diffuser, the key element of the innovation is made of two parallel combs of 75mm tooth length. The comb's length has been thoroughly designed to deeply penetrate thin or thick hair strands and to allow the air flood from the dryer to deeply spread into the hair rather than just on the surface. The double lateral air-flow windows have been conceived following aerodynamics principles in order to optimise the air flow direction and improve the air blower efficiency. The clip brush has been thought for a professional blow-dry finish whilst also can be removed to use the Xculpter with the comb alone.

The innovative Xculpter is made of polycarbonate HD, an ultra resistance and also aesthetical material, is the first diffuser which can be adapted on two hairdryers with very different diameters: 
43mm for the Xclupter Xity, Compact Pro compact Hair Dryer and 39mm for the Xculpter Wild, Mini Travel Hair Dryer. The Versatility allows owners of both models to easily switch the diffusers.

Xculpter Wild For Short Hair.

The Xculpter wild for short hair allows performance of the most complicated techniques used in classic hair styling. The mini lightweight 1050W hairdryer features two air flow settings with a cool shot button and also arrives with: One Xculpter Diffuser, Clip Brush With Angled Bristles, Universal Clip Brush, Concentrated Nozzle and a handy travel pouch to keep the Xculpter in when not in use.

The Xclupter wild dries, brushes and combs and "Xculpts" short hair and beards, though it can be used to restyle rapidly on long hair.

This Xculpter wild is really lightweight that you don't get that dreaded arm ache when you have been holding your previous hairdryer for too long trying to dry your hair. Your hair will dry in quick time with any attachment you choose to use, my personal favourite is using the Xculpter with the clip brush that features the angled brushes. You will achieve a smooth blow dry finish and you can even skip the flat irons, its that good!

What You Can Achieve With The Xculpter.

You can achieve professional results at home and expect good hair miracles when using the Xculpter, these are just some of the tasks it can achieve:

Wet Hair Styling.
To Straighten Curly Hair.

Quick Styling On Dry Hair. 
Styling Short Hair.

To Dry Curls.
To Give Volume.
Tame Your Beard.

Create a tousled style and many more.

You can even use the Xclupter to restyle your hair the next morning.

Xculpter Xity For Demanding Hair.

The Xclupter Xity for demanding hair is a professional ionic 2000W hairdryer with a super activated blower.

Offering two air flow settings with three temperature settings and arrives with one Xculpter Diffuser, one Clip Brush with Angled Bristles and a Concentrated nozzle, this powerful hairdryer will put any demanding hair back in its place. Thanks to the ionic technology the Xculpter reduces static hair and will dry your hair really quick, even on the lowest setting.

Each attachment works extremely well in what u want to achieve with your hair and after you have finished you can place into the handy pouch bag it arrives with.

Why I love The Xculpter.

I have used many hairdryers and hair stylers over the years and have never been able to achieve a smooth blow dried look with just a hair dryer. I have always had to use flat irons afterwards to get that smooth look whilst also they would make my hair behave. 

The first time i used the Xculpter i knew my hair would behave as the comb instantly glides through the hair whilst also allowing direct heat to the roots for volume. The angled brush that easily fits onto the comb, smooths the hair shaft as you move the hairdryer down as you dry. Your hair is instantly smoothed with added shine and your styling time is instantly cut down as you have ready-to-go hair!
Style It Your Way with professional results by heading over to Xculpter to find out more. X Neil.