Believe it or not, summer is actually just round the corner and it’ll be here in a blink of an eye! From key pieces to full looks, we’ve got some great tips on what’s going to be hot this SS18. There’s basically going to be a few big themes this year and lots of mini…
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Shows That Channel Your Inner Girlboss
Earlier this year was International Women’s Day. A day where we celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations; without regard to divisions like nationality, ethnicity, language, culture, economics or politics. There are amazing women everywhere in the world who are working hard to change the face of the environment in which we live. In…
How To Have a Healthy Relationship With Coffee
Coffee is a staple of most people’s lives. The dark black stuff helps us get out of bed, to struggle through the next day after sleepless nights and make it through that long mid-afternoon meeting. Whether you like it to go, with one lump or two, with milk or cream, with added froth or with…
Music Festivals You Have To Go To At Least Once In Your Life
Summer is approaching fast and you know what that means? IT’S FESTIVAL TIME! Here are our top festivals you have to go to at least once in your life. Coachella, California, USA One of the most famous music festivals around of course. Firstly, Coachella is six days of an eclectic mix of ultra-famous artists. It’s…
Tea Talk
It’s more popular than ever, but drinking herbal teas for health benefits is nothing new; in fact it actually dates back to Ancient Egypt and Ancient China. As well as having a great taste, most herbal and fruit teas are naturally free of caffeine, count towards your daily water intake and are thought to have…
Best Home Fitness Apps
In the busy and hectic world we live in, not all of us have the time (or money) to attend regular gym sessions. Thankfully, there are tons of great apps available for you to measure your calorie intake, track exercise and monitor your fitness from the comfort and privacy of your own home. You can…
Wonder Women
We all have something other people admire. From kindness, ability to listen and organisational skills to confidence and leadership ability. It’s important for us as women to have aspirations of qualities we want to embody, and skill sets we want to develop. Of course, this is where role models come in. Role models can be…
What Do Hollywood Stars Really Eat?
Since the dawn of celebrity, the media has been fixated on one question: how do the stars look the way they do? At the risk of launching into a rant about unrealistic ideals, the best answer to the question of ‘What Do Hollywood Stars Really Eat?’ is quite simply: food. Of course, to be healthy, you must…
Relaxation For Working Moms
After a little one – or two or three – and you’re back at work, life can be one big balancing act. Being a working mom is sometimes a personal choice, sometimes a financial one, sometimes it’s about being stimulated and having an identity outside the home. Whatever the reason, it can be tough for…
Top 10 Vacation Destinations for Summer
New year, new vacation plans. If you’re anything like us, you’re already fantasizing about where you’re going to spend summer 2018. Whether you dream all winter of feeling sand between your toes, eager to explore the history of a vibrant new city, or have an exciting adventure full of extreme sports, we’ve compiled a list…
Nail Polish Looks for Spring 2022
Easter Holiday Makeup
There’s freshness in the air, wildflowers in the fields and candy in the shops. Easter marks the beginning of spring and new life, so why not see the new season in style? However you choose to celebrate Easter, it’s a great time of year to inject some freshness into your life – and your look.…
Getting Your Vitamin D On
Being low in a particular vitamin can actually be fairly serious. If you’re low in Vitamin D, you’re much more prone to getting sick or picking up infections, you’re likely to feel fatigued and tired all the time and are much more susceptible to depression. Other symptoms are bone, back and muscle pain, wounds that…
Eye Catching Embroidery: Spring 2018 Trend
Hello! My name is Jamie Yarbrough and I am the creator of Style by Jamie Lea. I am a fashion stylist in Memphis, TN and have a fashion and beauty blog. You are welcome to read more about me here. I am so happy to be a guest on the Ellis James Designs Blog today.…
2018 Fashion Trends to Wear Now
As 2018 is already underway, and while we shake off the chills of winter and look forward to spring and summer, it’s time to take a look at what fashion trends we can expect to take off in 2018. What better way to brighten up the winter months than with a touch of retail therapy?…
Best New Hair Products
Every year, new and exciting hair care products enter the market. 2018 marks another new wave of enticing serums, shampoos, masques, and mousses. We believe that every day should be a good hair day – that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best new hair products on the market in 2018. Look and feel…
Best Ski Destinations
The 2018 ski season is still in full swing and, depending on your abilities and interests, there’s something for everyone in the beautiful mountains of North America. We are lucky enough to live on a continent with a fabulous range of different places to enjoy skiing. But with so many different destinations to choose from,…
Valentine’s Day Outfits
Whatever your age and whether you’re just dating, partnered off or somewhere in between, Valentine’s Day can be a big date night. Getting your outfit just right can need a little bit of forethought and planning. Where to? So the first thing to think about is where is your date taking you or where are…
Sensational Valentine’s Day Makeup Looks for the Ultimate Date Night
We know how exciting Valentine’s Day is! We also know how difficult it can be to juggle the desire to look your best by playing it safe with your usual makeup routine, as well as wanting to be adventurous and bold by trying out a new look. This Valentine’s Day, we’re giving you the power…
Valentine’s Day Movies For Singles & Couples
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re a romantic or a cynic, who doesn’t enjoy cuddling up on the couch in front of a great movie? Grab the chocolate and the wine with your S.O., mom, dad, best friend, dog or whomever else you’re spending Valentine’s with, and enjoy one of these…
Pearly Whites – Keeping Your Teeth White and Clean
One of the most important things you can do to enhance your face and smile is taking care of your teeth. There’re so many different products on the market and tips and tricks, but most key is actually just making sure you brush your teeth twice a day with a good toothpaste and toothbrush; making sure…
Hairstyles That Suit Your Face Shape
The first step to finding the perfect new haircut is to decide what face shape you have. Knowing if that perfect new cut you saw on your favourite movie star is going to suit you is an important, but easy step if you know which one of the six face shapes you have. The best…
Foods To Keep You Looking Young
They say you are what you eat, and beauty experts and nutritionists agree that taking care of your skin from the inside is just as important as taking care of it from the outside. There’s only so much you can do with lotions and potions, your skin also needs to be given all the right…
Make Your Work Wardrobe Work For You
Work wardrobes for women are so diverse these days. Some organisations are hugely corporate, some very relaxed. Expectations and the status quo can vary from industry to industry, city to city and even just one company to the next. On the whole, working wardrobes do seem a little more casual than a decade ago. However,…
The Power of Makeup – Contouring Tips
With the correct application and a little bit of contouring magic, you can use make-up to take pounds off of your face or make a rounder face shape look much slimmer. It’s actually relatively easy and there are many multi-purpose products out there to choose from. Makeup Tips To Slim Your Face Prime Your Canvas…
The Eyes Have It – Step Up Your Eye Game
It’s very easy to get stuck in a rut with your eye makeup, either playing it safe or wearing the same thing day after day. There’s the color of your outfit to consider, the hue of your hair, the color of eyes and the shade of your skin. Moreover, there’s which brush to choose, type…
Be a Natural Beauty: Organic and Natural Beauty Products
Beauty has become fairly high tech these days, with very complex compounds, scientific sounding names and price tags to match! There are some amazing products out there, but understandably some of us want to keep things natural and chemical free. There’s also a growing trend for synthetic fragrance, paraben and sodium laurel sulphate free lotions…
Winter Workouts
Making yourself exercise in winter can be tough going. If you’re in a regular routine and tend to be a bit of a gym bunny, the colder weather and darker nights might not seem quite as intimidating. If like most of us, you start to find it harder to keep yourself on track, here are…
Skincare Beauty Routine for Winter
We are all about beauty products. So when it comes to having glowing and hydrated skin this winter, it’s important for us to know which products work best for any skin type. Our skincare beauty routine should change with the seasons. Now that fall is in full swing and winter is just around the corner,…
Top 10 Skincare Products for Winter
With summer over and the temperature definitely dropping, it’s time to think about changing your skincare. With less humidity in the air our skin becomes affected leaving it dehydrated, sensitive and often dull and dry looking. Banish those winter-skin blues with Ellis James Design’s tried and tested top ten skincare products that will not only…