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The Best Women’s Shoes For Hiking

August 11, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

In order to ensure that you’re able to hike for miles in comfort, it’s well worth considering purchasing a new pair of hiking shoes.

The best women’s shoes for hiking:

1. The Merell Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Shoe

If you often embark on hiking trails which can get muddy or which feature river crossings, you may want to consider investing in a pair of Merell Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Shoes. As they feature innovative Gortex fabric which will stop mud or water from getting into your hiking shoes and drenching your socks. Which is handy as if you try to hike for miles in wet socks you’re likely to incur painful blisters, which may take days to heal.

As an added benefit if you find waking in heavy hiking boots tiresome, you’ll love the fact that these award-winning hiking shoes also boast lightweight OrthoLite footbeds

2. The Salomon Ellipse GTX

If you hike primarily during the summer months and require sturdy hiking shoes which boast a thick tread, which will prevent you from slipping and sliding on dry earth, sand or rocks, you may be better off purchasing a pair of Salomon Ellipse GTX hiking shoes.

Better yet, these particular hiking shoes also offer extra padding to ensure that you’ll be able to hike in your new shoes straight away, instead of having to break your shoes in before you take them out for a challenging hike.

3. The Salomon Speedcross 4

If you hike in both wet and dry conditions and need a hiking shoe which is ideal for a variety of track conditions, you may want to consider purchasing a pair of Salomon Speedcross 4 hiking shoes. This particular style is a top of the line model which offers a grippy rubber sole and a water-resistant upper. The latter of which only weighs 10 ounces per shoe.

Just keep in mind that this style offers a narrow fit and may not be ideal for women who have naturally wide or large feet.

4. The Merell Siren Hex Q2

If you’re looking for a hiking shoe which has been specifically designed to contour a woman’s foot you may be interested in the Merell Siren Hex Q2. This particular model also boasts a lightweight upper, which makes hiking in summer a breeze and a high tech air-cushioned heel, which will absorb the shock of walking on rocky terrain well.

If you have low arches, you’ll also love the fact that the Merell Siren Hex Q2 hiking shoes also boasts comfortable insoles which have been designed to cradle your feet’s arches. Which will provide your feet with well needed extra support.

5. The Danner Women’s Mountain 600 Enduroweave 4.5 Hiking Shoes

If you prefer wearing hiking boots over hiking shoes which offer less ankle support, you may prefer to hike in a pair of Danner Women’s Mountain 600 Endurowave 4.5 Hiking Shoes. These particular boots feature breathable Ortholite footbeds, which make traversing difficult terrain such as boulders feel like walking on air.

As an added benefit these highly rated boots also work just as well on wet terrain as dry terrain thanks to their heavy duty rubber soles.

So if you’re due for a new pair of hiking shoes, it’s well worth selecting a pair from the five hiking shoes listed above!

Trendy Hair and Makeup 2018

August 11, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

If you want to avoid looking like you stepped out of the past, simply continue reading to discover a handful of trendy hair and makeup ideas, which will help you look stylish, glamorous and modern.

Trendy hair and makeup 2018:

1. Sun-kissed bronzers

If you are interested in emulating the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s healthy glow, it’s definitely worth investing in a sun-kissed bronzer. Which will make you look like you’ve just got home from a tropical vacation!

2. Matte lipsticks

Matte lipsticks are extremely popular in 2018 as they are known for being long-lasting, which means that you’ll be able to enjoy as many coffees as you’d like, without having to worry about reapplying your lipstick. Thankfully matte lipsticks come in a wide variety of shades, so whether you prefer sporting bright red lips, coral lips or nude lips, you won’t have any trouble finding your perfect shade of matte lipstick!

3. Sleek updos

While your go-to updo may be a carefree messy bun, in 2018 expect sleek updos such as ballerina buns to come back into style. In order to perfect an elegant, sleek updo you’ll need a couple of bobby pins as well as a medium strength hairspray. To ensure that your updo stays in place all day long.

4. Crayola branded makeup

Chances are that you drew at least one picture as a kid using Crayola crayons. In 2018 Crayola decided to release a unique makeup collection which makes each item of makeup look like a regular Crayola crayon. As expected as soon as Crayola debuted their quirky makeup collection, makeup bloggers were quick to feature Crayola’s makeup collection in their blog posts! Examples of some of the makeup items which are available include blushes, lipstick, mascara, and highlighters.

5. Fun ombre hair

Ombre hair is still as popular in 2018 as it was in 2017, with the most popular variant being dark brunette hair which fades into a light blonde shade. Which is suitable for all hair colors and doesn’t require as much bleach as trying to achieve a full head of blonde hair.

However, if you don’t mind standing out from the crowd you may want to try another of 2018’s hair trends, rose gold, ombre hair. Which happens to suit most skin tones.

6. Loose Hollywood inspired waves

If you want to choose a hairstyle which is on trend and have medium to long hair, your go-to hairstyle this year should be loose Hollywood waves. Which can easily be achieved by using a hair straightener and a medium strength hairspray. If you opt to try out this particular hairstyle you’ll get to feel like an A-list movie star on an everyday basis.

7. Dewy makeup

If you’d love for your skin to look youthful and vibrant, it’s well worth trying to achieve a dewy finish by setting your foundation and concealer with a dewy face spray. Which are a miracle worker for women who have naturally dry skin.

So what are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to try a new makeup or hair trend.

Creative Home and Garden DIY Ideas

August 11, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

If you’re a handy individual who enjoys putting together DIY projects, continue reading to discover a few creative home and garden projects, which you may be interested in building.

Home and Garden DIY Ideas:

1. Use wood to create your own raised flower beds or vegetable gardens

If you don’t want to have to bend down in order to tend to your flower garden or vegetable garden, you may want to consider creating your own DIY raised flower beds. If you don’t have much experience building large wooden items, simply use a raised flower bed plan, which you can find online. If you’re keen to create your own DIY raised flower bed, you may want to opt for a plan which features a storage unit, which you can use to store your gardening tools.

2. Use pots or repurposed buckets to grow vegetables such as tomatoes

Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to create an entire vegetable garden in order to successfully grow vegetables. As some varieties of vegetables, as well as fruits, can be grown in inexpensive pots. If you don’t have any pots on hands you can also use punch holes into the bottom of a large bucket, to grow your vegetables or fruits inside. Examples of vegetables which thrive in pots and buckets include tomatoes, mushrooms, and beans.

3. Consider hanging flower baskets from your ceiling if you don’t have room for an outdoor garden

If you live in an apartment or in a property which doesn’t offer a backyard, it’s well worth hanging a few floral baskets from your ceiling, in order to grow your choice of flowers or herbs. In order to DIY your own hanging flower baskets simply hang a strong hook on your ceiling and use rope or a metal chain in order to secure a basket, which you can line with a plastic bag. As you don’t want to place your soil directly in your basket and it’s a far wiser idea to fill a basket which has been lined with plastic, with your soil.

4. Turn old wooden pallets into a coffee table

If you’re in need of a stylish new coffee table or a stand for your flat screen television, you may want to try to repurpose an old wooden pallet into a coffee table or a television stand. Once you’ve found a suitable wooden pallet you may want to consider painting your wooden pallet or coating your wooden pallet with a glossy wood stain. In order to create a chic coffee table or TV stand which costs less than $20.

5. Create your own floating bookshelves using wood and a few floating hooks

Instead of displaying your books in a traditional bookshelf which may take up a fair bit of room in your lounge, bedroom or study, you may be interested in creating your very own floating bookshelves, using a few thin wood panels and a couple of floating hooks. Which you’ll then balance your floating bookshelves on!

What are you waiting for? Simply choose the idea above which interests you the most and use your next free weekend in order to create your next DIY project!

Successful Women In Business

August 11, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

If you’d love to become a highly successful businesswoman and are in need of a little inspiration, simply continue reading to discover 4 women who have achieved phenomenal success with their businesses.

Successful Women in Business:

1. Oprah – the founder of Harpo Productions

Whilst Oprah may be best known for being a talk show host for several decades, what you might not know is that Oprah is also the owner of her own production company Harpo Productions, which produces dozens of shows, which don’t feature Oprah.

Oprah founded Harpo Productions back in 1986 and Harpo Productions now employs over 12,500 individuals. Some of the programs which are produced by Harpo Productions include Rachel Ray, The Dr. Oz Show, The Rosie Show and Dr. Phil.

Today Orpah is worth approximately $2.8 billion dollars, which makes Oprah one of the richest female self-made millionaires in the world.

2. Cashmere Nicole – the founder of Beauty Bakerie

Cashmere is a single mother and cancer survivor who successfully launched and developed a cult beauty brand, Beauty Bakerie which is known for its matte lipsticks which last 12 hours without fading. While Beauty Bakerie originally only existed as a website, Beauty Bakerie now has a flagship store in San Fransisco and has products which are sold in brick in mortar stores across America such as Forever 21.

Whilst Beauty Bakerie originally specialized in selling long-lasting matte lipsticks, Beauty Bakerie now sells a wide variety of makeup products. Examples of which include foundations, concealers, eyeshadows, and mascara.

3. Sophia Amoruso – the founder of Nasty Gal

Sophia Amoruso was able to build a multi-million dollar business without attending university or gaining any business experience. Sophia Amoruso is the founder and owner of the world renown fashion brand Nasty Gal.

Amoruso founded Nasty Gal back in 2006 as an eBay store which specialized in selling preloved vintage clothing. Today Nasty Gal is an international fashion label which produces brand new clothing, instead of offering vintage pieces. Examples of some A-list stars which have been photographed wearing Nasty Gal clothing include international models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.

How did Amoruso turn an eBay business into an international clothing brand? Amoruso claims that she refused to accept no as an answer and would keep pitching her idea for a clothing brand to suppliers and stakeholders until they took her seriously. So if you plan on emulating Amoruso’s runaway success, remember not to get discouraged by any initial setbacks which you may encounter on your road to success!

4. Kylie Jenner – the founder of Kylie Cosmetics

While many individuals may underestimate Kylie Jenner as a businesswoman due to her claim to fame as a reality star, Kylie Jenner recently took Mark Zuckerburg’s title as the youngest self-made billionaire in history.

While Jenner owns a wide variety of businesses, Jenner’s most recognized business would be her cosmetics company Kylie Cosmetics, which is known for its limited edition matte lip kits.

So if you dream of starting your own company, there’s no reason why you can’t build a successful multi-million dollar company of your own.

Women’s Fashion For Fall 2018

August 11, 2018 by Danielle Leave a Comment

If you’re excited about purchasing a few new pieces to add to your fall 2018 closet, continue reading to discover a few on-trend pieces which you should consider purchasing.

Womens fashion for fall 2018

1. Oversized outerwear

While in past years sleek, streamlined outerwear such as form-fitting blazers and trench coats were in fashion, in 2018 expect to see oversized outerwear dominate the streets as well as runway shows. If you’re curious about how to incorporate oversized outerwear into your closet, you may want to consider purchasing an oversized sweater or a coat which boasts oversized shoulder pads.

2. Silk scarves

Both designer brands and high street brands are expected to sell eye-catching silk scarves this fall. Not only are silk scarves and silk inspired scarves inexpensive but there are a variety of ways to incorporate them into your favorite outfits.

As an example, you can use a silk scarf to dress up a plain white blouse or as a headscarf. Alternatively, you can also use a silk scarf to dress up the handles of your favorite handbag. In order to give your handbag a new lease on life.

3. Shaggy coats

If you’re looking for a new coat to keep you warm on cool fall evenings, it’s well worth investing in a fun, shaggy coat, which will keep you looking you chic and stylish, when it’s too cold to go without a coat. If you don’t want your shaggy coat to look too oversized, simply use a belt over your shaggy coat, in order to cinch your waist in and to accentuate your waist.

4. Neon sweaters and sweater dresses

Just because the weather is getting cooler doesn’t mean that you have to dress in dark hues. If you want to add a dose of color to your outfits in winter and don’t mind attracting attention, you may want to purchase an on-trend neon sweater or a neon sweater dress. As an example, expect to see women walking down the street wearing bright yellow turtlenecks.

If you’re a little hesitant to wear a neon sweater, simply pair it with neutral pieces such as a black blazer, black skinny jeans and a pair of leather boots.

5. Ankle boots

As fall approaches it’s definitely well worth treating yourself to a brand new pair of ankle boots. While in previous years celebrities and fashionistas have favored thigh-high leather boots, this year expect to see leather ankle boots soar in popularity. One of the benefits of opting to purchase stylish ankle boots is that ankle boots look just as cute paired with a skirt or a dress as well as with jeans.

6. Plaid prints

If your immediate thought was to go out and purchase a plaid shirt, think again. This year plaid blazers, coats, and purses are set to trend. So why not try pairing a plaid coat over a little black dress and a pair of black ankle boots?

So if you’re excited about shopping for new fall pieces, it’s well worth treating yourself to a few of the on-trend pieces listed above.