Try This New Habit: Journaling.

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Everyone keeps saying new year, new you. The new year is where you set new goals to achieve during that year whether it is going to the gym at least once a month to not having a that extra spoon of sugar in your coffee. Even though goals are really great, and feel even better to achieve,I feel like developing new  healthy habits is also important to develop in the new year.

Healthy habits are different things that you do that become apart of your daily routine and help you benefit physically, emotionally and mentally. 

One habit that I developed in 2019 was, believe it or not, journaling.

As cheesy as this may sound but writing how I felt that day, what I'm thankful for and just looking back at how I survived previous days really helped me get through some difficult times. I currently have 2 journals, one is my gratitude journal and my other is my daily journal or diary as others may call it.

Daily Journaling:

For Christmas last year I received a diary or journal, sort of like this one from Typo, Click here. I absolutely love the way it was set up with calendars in the beginning of each month, big spaces where you can write down how your day was and even empty space to doodle or even write quotes down. 

Gratitude Journaling:

I had an extra notebook that was just lying around that I decided to turn into my gratitude journal. So everyday I would basically find a minimum of three things that I am really grateful for. I must say that some days it was really difficult to find three but I was committed and noticed that no matter how bad or good my day went I started to look for the smallest things which made me so happy when I found something. Even if it was the silliest little thing that I found I still wrote it down. 
You can use anything to write on whether its a piece of paper you randomly picked up, your phones notepad or even an extra book that is just lying on your desk. I use had something like this,Click here. I just wrote down the month and date then my three things that I'm grateful for in a bullet point format.

*Tip:Try not to write down the same thing every time.*

Journaling has helped me feel like a more thankful and happier person and it only takes about, at most, 10 minutes. It helps me live in today and not worry too much about my future. 

I say give it a try and see what happens.

Lake Taupo Visual Diary.

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During the Easter weekend my family and I went down to Lake Taupo so I have decided to share with you some images the I took on our adventure.

View on the way.

Fog lying on farms early in the morning.

Mount Ruapehu.

We visited the Craters of the moon.

We also visited the Huka Falls.

A view from one of the harbor where black swans and their ducklings graze in the lake.

Love Char.

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Blogs To Follow In 2019.

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Lately I have been reading a lot of blogs, specifically fashion blogs, to help me pass time and find more inspiration. I have found many that I like but I have fallen in love with 4 specific ones from the beginning.

 So I decided to share with you the top 4 fashion blogs I'm love at the moment...

1.She Wears Fashion.

By: Kavita Donkersley 

She Wears Fashion is a travel fashion and lifestyle blog. I love each and every travel fashion and lifestyle blog and Instagram account but what makes makes Kavita stand out for me is her background.

She started her blog when she moved secondary schools at only 16 years old. What made her start her blog was that she struggled to make friends at school but as she grew her blog grew with her.

She has been to many fashion shows with backstage passes,she also loves traveling the world and sharing her experiences with many different people. 

Kavita is still very young and I can not wait to see what her and her blog has installed for the internet world in the future. 

She is truly an inspiration to me! 

She Wears Fashion: Kavita

2.Hello Fashion

By: Christine Andrew

Christine made her blog to share her fashion sense with the world but as time continued her blog started to develop and grew rapidly. Although Hello Fashion is not all about fashion anymore. Christine now also shares a lot of her personal life with her audience on Hello Fashion which makes her an inspiration to me as she is very honest and is positive about her life's journey. She also owns a very cute online clothing store called ILY couture, this clothing line was opened in the same year that Christine started her blog. Hello Fashion is basically my "happy place" blog and I love it dearly. I can't wait to see Christine and Hello Fashion grow even more.

Hello Fashion: Christine

3.Man Repeller.

By: Leandra Medine and her team.

Man Repeller is a online company was started in 2010 in hopes to bring out the fun in fashion. It is very enjoyable for anyone who is interested in reading about fashion and a few more bonus blogs. What I personally love about Man Repeller is how much fun you have while on their website because everything that surrounds you is super fun, for example, from the funky images to the cute cartoons on their blogs pages. I also love how this website makes me feel like I can be my fun self as I scroll through and read many articles that Man Repeller has published and will publish in the future.

Man Repeller: Leandra

4.Sincerely Jules.

By: Julie Sariñana

Julie is such an inspiring strong woman. She believes anything is possible if you have the correct mindset and work hard enough to achieve what you would like to. Sincerely Jules has so many unique blog posts about fashion which is only one of the things that makes me love it so much. The second thing that made me love, love, love Julie's blog is her photos! Her photos are unique and very playful but at the same time so simple and stunning. Sincerely Jules is definitely the blog that I will go to if I'm looking for some inspiration because there is so many different things on Julie's blog that I have never seen in any blog that I have looked at before. I have a feeling that Sincerely Jules will continue to inspire me with even more unique posts to come in the future.

Sincerely Jules: Julie

Love Char.

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Black Jumpsuit Logbook.

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Recently I got this really cute and comfortable jumpsuit from Cotton On and from the moment I tried it on I absolutely fell in love with it.  So I decided to do a blog post on how I would style it.

Black Cotton On Jumpsuit


1. Black with a pop of red.

Smart Everyday or evening wear.

Bag:H&M
Belt:H&M
       Lipstick:970 Maybelline New York
   Shoes:H&M

Adding a cute red belt around the waist will draw attention to the waist area which can help you look a bit more curvier if you have a rectangle body shape like myself. Black heels and a small black bag are suitable for evening or everyday wear. Red lipstick will help the red belt really stand out in order to complete the look.

For The Red Belt Click Here.

2. What's right is white.

Casual everyday wear.

Bag:H&M
Belt:H&M
Shoes:H&M

*Tip*: Make sure that your shades of white are similar for a cleaner look.

If you have any white t-shirt in your closet that you never use then this is the time for it to shine! The white t-shirt will draw attention to the top of your body. You can even pare it with a cute white belt around the waist and any white pair of shoes, this will help balance the amount of white and black in the outfit which will really help it look more balanced and sophisticated. Before you leave the house make sure to grab a white bag, this will just help make the outfit look more put together and finished.

3. Nude is the new black.

Smart, casual everyday wear.

Bag:H&M

Belt:H&M

Shoes:Sole Candy

T-shirt:*NEWS

    *I got this a long time ago so I'm not sure where it's from but on the label it says the above.

*Tip:* Make sure that the nude colours you are using are all a similar shade.

If you have a nude t-shirt with sleeves then you are already half way through accomplishing this outfit. Again adding a nude colour belt around your waist will pull this whole outfit together. You can wear a pair of black or nude shoes, I would prefer nude though. Just like I stated in the above statement, it will just help balance out the outfit more. I would choose a black bag to go with this outfit so that I make sure that the nude colour does not take over the outfit and simply because I do not own a nude bag that matches my  t-shirt or belt.

4. Look good in grey.

Casual or everyday wear.

Bag:H&M

Shoes:H&M

Turtleneck Shirt:Edgars Free2bu

*Tip:* Add a black beanie for during the colder months.

This look is more of a street wear look than the rest of the outfits making it perfect to go out shopping or for a casually stroll in the city center. The high polo neck and the cut of the jumpsuit really flatters the shoulders and neck of the body. The white shoes are super comfy and add more colour to the outfit. A bag is a need if you plan to go shopping, unless you decide to carry your wallet, phone and lip gloss. You can use a big bag to fit more essentials in it but I prefer to take a small bag so that it will not bother me when I have to carry other shopping bags as well, therefore I would choose this little bag to go with this jumpsuit to complete the look.

  I loved sharing some of my ideas on how I would personally style this jumpsuit and always remember to make your limits unlimited.

Love Char.

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The Best Highlighter That You Can Get.

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Makeup is one of many creative ways to express how a person is feeling. It can also help to boost anyone's mood if they are not feeling as confident as you usually do. One important makeup essential that makes every makeup look fall perfectly into place is your highlighter! But with so many brands out in the world how do you know which one is right for you?

Lets first start with what exactly is highlighter?

Highlighter is a beauty cosmetic used in order to emphasize key facial features. This product may come in a palette, stick or even in a gel liquid. Along the lines many brands started introducing many different colors to top off all the decision making, so how exactly do I choose one? 

I recently found the perfect type of highlighter that suits my very own skin tone and many others too.
This product is the one and only Heaven's Hue Highlighter!

Heaven's Hue Highlighter- Opulence 

This one of a kind highlighter comes in many different colors. I personally fell in love with the colour Opulence. This color gives more of a natural everyday fresh face look which I'm obsessed about. The texture of the Heaven's Hue Highlighter is more of a powder than a gel which makes the highlighter easier to apply, for new beginners, and just as fast to put on.
This product is not only amazing to use but it is also very attractive to look at with the golden theme of the box  and with the glossy casing. The highlighter itself is white and leaves a shiny effect.

I'm so in love with this product and how the highlighter provides such a natural yet so profound look. I recommend this product to anyone who uses highlighter or who is looking for a new highlighter to do some experimenting with for any reason, definitely go check out Heaven's Hue Hilighter.

Love Char.

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This Is Me 2018.

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Hi again. Today I'm really excited to share this blog post with you as it will be based on somewhat of my  adventures and experiences that I have had in my life so far . I'll be sharing some of my personal background, goals and what I would like to do with this blog in the future.

My background:

I was born and raised in the sunny South Africa for 17 years, recently I moved to a brand new breathtaking environment, New Zealand. It was very difficult leaving everything and everyone I know behind, but I told myself to stay strong and that good times are still coming. I have a happily married mother and father which have four children. My brother and sisters are triplets, they are two years younger than I am, leaving me to be the eldest child. All my friends are back in South Africa but I am currently making and meeting new extraordinary people here in New Zealand. Most of my family are also currently in SA, except for one of my Aunt's. Her and her family were the first family members to move to New Zealand about, plus minus, a year ago. I have a sweet and loving boyfriend in SA whom I have been with since 2016, he has been with me through the good and bad. We are currently in a long distance relationship because of me moving and, so far, we both are trying our best to make the best out of our current situation.


My goals in life:


Many people strive for success in their future and that is logical but it is not my main life goal. Yes, I would like to be very successful in my future career, be able to provide basic needs and somewhat of luxuries for my family one day but my main goals are to spread love, joy and hope to others who need it the most. These are my life goals because I love to help people in every possible way I can. I believe that no one can ever have too much happiness, love and hope. The world needs more kindness, peace and love from everyone who can possibly give it. 

"Be the change you would want to see in the world."  

- Gandhi

What I would like to do with this blog in the future:


I started this blog so that I could help people facing challenges and voice my opinion on different situations. Therefore in the future I would like to help more people with everyday struggles to relief a little bit of stress from their daily life, to make people smile and inspire others to be the best version of them-self that they possibly can be. I would like to help others in general. I want to make my blog into something that I'm going to be happy with and love so that hopefully all you guys will be happy and love it too. I also hope it inspires others in every way it possibly can.


I wrote this post determined that it would give you a brief idea of my life and who I. I also felt like it would help me and my audience, you, to get closer to one another and become great friends in our own small community.

Love Char.  

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How To Become More Self-Motivated...

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If you are telling yourself that you can do a task tomorrow but never actually get around to it because it seems too difficult, involves a lot of hard work and a lot of your time that you would rather spend on either binge watching your favorite series on Netflix or going through your Facebook, Twitter or your Instagram accounts. This may be because you feel UNMOTIVATED.

Yes, I understand everyone has their days where they just do not feel like getting out of bed or doing anything in that matter, but surely this is not how you should be living your life everyday.

 I recently asked people on Instagram if they struggle with self-motivation and 76 percent of them said yes. 

So lets first start with what is self-motivation? Self-motivation is basically the ability to do something without the any influence from others but yourself. Now for the big question:
 "HOW CAN I BE MORE SELF-MOTIVATED?" 

• You should first realize that becoming more motivated takes time like everything else. "Good things take time."

• Even when everything seems like it is going downhill the only thing you can do is to try your best to be positive.

• Anyone and everyone can do amazing things if you set your mind to it and never give up.

• Remind yourself that it is okay to have off days, do not bring yourself down when you feel unmotivated and do not focus on the past build your future in the present.

Things I do to help keep me self-motivated is...:

♥ INSPIRATION.

Google has many inspirational quotes. I simply type in "Inspirational Quotes Tumblr" then I go to the images, these quotes are not just inspirational but they also look amazing.
*TIP* You can screenshot a quote that you really like to make it your wallpaper to remind yourself to stay motivated and positive.

♥ COMPANY.

I try and stay around people who keep motivating me and do not bring me down by saying things that discourage me. If the people you hang out with discourage you make sure you either find new friends or have people that do encourage you to do good things and that you can trust.

♥ STAY POSITIVE.

This may be difficult based on your mood. If you are feeling down,  that everything in your life "sucks" and is not going as  you planned then just make time for yourself. What I do is either meditate for awhile, color in or grab a book that calms me down.
   (Some Adult Coloring Books On Amazon)
Before going to bed write down things that you are grateful for, a quote or a motivational note to yourself. This helps on bad days as you can go back and read what you were grateful for, this personally helps me to boost the positivity in my life.

  ♥ FINISH TO GET THE REWARD.
I'm obsessed with to do lists, the thought of me ticking off a task that had to be done makes me feel so fulfilled. I love lists so much that I sometimes have a list of to-do lists that I make. Make a to-do list every morning while you are having a cup of coffee or tea, this will help you clear your mind, focus on important tasks and make yourself aware of how active you should be for that day. At the end of the week you should reward yourself with something small just to keep you motivated and on the right track.

♥  BABY STEPS.
Every morning before I make my to-do list i write down 1-3 small goals for myself to complete that day. These goals should be realistic, small and help you feel better about yourself in that moment such as exercise for at least 30 minutes, smile at a random stranger or even tell yourself good things which will help build your self-esteem. 

I hope everything that you have to do gradually gets done and I would like to wish you the best of luck with any projects or upcoming events that are or will be happening in your life. Remember that you are always welcome to tell me what you are thinking or struggle with by commenting down below or contacting me in another way. My contact details are in my contact/PR page so make sure you check that out.

Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

-Brad Henry -

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