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Now, as you guys know, I've never been secretive about the fact that I care a lot about oral health and, as a result, I do receive a fair few questions, especially via Instagram direct (heyyy! ), regarding which products I go for on that front. Just to give you a bit of background, I've been using all of these products since pretty much the beginning of this year (you know, as a part of that 'new year, new you' attitude we adopt before going back to eating family-sized packets of crisps each) and have deemed them to be rather good at their jobs and, for me, that's saying something as I'm rather picky when it comes to oral care products. The best thing about this teeth whitening polish is the fact that it's charcoal AND coconut - the taste is about a million times nicer than your bog standard charcoal. The best thing about this teeth whitening polish is the fact that it's charcoal AND coconut - the taste is about a million times nicer than your bog standard charcoal.

You see, I’d always assumed that wearing hair extensions immediately meant that any elaborate or even simple updos were completely off limits, let alone braids and plaits but, as it turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong, hence why I thought it rather fitting that I share with you four stunning different hairstyles you can do with . At this point, you’re going to want to begin to incorporate the extensions, letting some of the natural hair fall in between each extension piece to give the end result more of a I-don't-have-extensions-in type of look. Once you’ve finished adding extensions (add as many pieces as you like, depending on how much va va voom you’re looking for), unleash the hair from the bun/clip and tie it into a nice high ponytail, almost at the top of your head; from here, it should blend in with the rest of the hair. Now, take this opportunity to start working in your extensions – personally, due to the fact that you’re dealing with only half of your head, I would recommend adding, maximum, two to three 4-inch wefts but, by all means, if you’re feeling that Elsa and Anna vibe, go for as many as you like!

If you guys don't remember, a while back I showed you exactly how I styled my Macbook and Popsocket with gorgeous, personalised skins from , a site allowing people to design and order custom skins and cases for their devices that are special to them. However, as much as I was obsessed with those, for the new year, I decided that switching things up would be the best option, which has meant that I'm back out you today with a fresh haul of goodies and, much like last time, you're going to have the chance to win something of your own. Beginning with the one that's currently adorning my mobile device, this case is very easy on the eye and features my favourite colour (blue, of course) as well as a beautiful design which, for me, is half way between marble and the gentle waves of a calm sea If you're entering the giveaway, I wish you the best of luck and, if you don't happen to win, don't worry, all is okay as you can still get a FAT discount on any

Firstly, it is worth mentioning that, in order to look and feel amazing on Valentine's day, an actual Valentine is not necessarily a staple on the ingredients list, so if you're too busy for love at the moment (join the club), don't worry, you're still perfectly entitled to hit the streets in full glam. Now, for my picks, I've, of course, gone for 3 red shades as, it goes without saying, red is the symbol of EVERYTHING surrounding love and it will also ensure that your lippy of the day matches the annual bunch of roses that your other half has bought for you (or that you've bought for yourself, singletons). The only downside to choosing this baby would be the fact that it's not a zero-transfer lipstick (nor is it meant to be) thus making it ineligible for that all important 'kiss-proof' label on Valentine's Day but, if you're not afraid of a little mess, then I'd definitely go for it; you won't find many other beautiful, good quality options like this one on the market. One absolutely cannot complete a red lipstick guide without including a quintessential shade that perfectly corresponds to what is expected in a red and, for this, Blue Blood was the first shade that came to mind - this lipstick literally beats the colour red at its own game.