Green Smoothie | DIY

 Hi Guys,

In today's post I will be sharing, my everyday Green Smoothie recipe. 

The great thing about making these smoothies yourself is that you can custom make them to your preference, by adding whichever fruits and veg you like. 

This is an easy way to get all those vitamins, from one tasty drink!

DIY Green Smoothie 

Serves 2

You'll need:

A blender 

2 Green apples (medium sized)

2 Handfuls of raw chopped spinach

1 Medium to large sized pear

3 Medium strawberries 

1/2 Medium sized pineapple (diced)

2-3 Tablespoons of yogurt (double cream yogurt works great)  

3 Tablespoons of juice (I used apple juice)

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Place all your ingredients into the blender and blend for 

30-45 sec or until desired consistency is reached.

and Enjoy!

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If you decide to recreate this recipe, do share using the hashtag #thosesartorialmoments

Thank You for reading!

God Bless

Kristen

Obviously | T-shirt dress

  Hi guys, 

Today's post is a very easy to achieve, yet stylish and on trend look.

For this outfit I styled a t-shirt dress with a loose fit blazer, some socks and combat boots. 

I then added a black cap and some round sunnies, for jewelry I kept it simple with my everyday pieces.

 To complete the look I opted for a pop of color on my nails with Sally Hansen Hard As Nails in 'Hard Bitten'

Enjoy!

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The look

 

 

 

 

 

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T-shirt Dress // Jet

Boyfriend Blazer // MrP

Combat Boots // Ackermans 

Sunnies // Market

Cap // Gifted

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Thank You all for reading!

Something for you:

"Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]."

God Bless!

Kristen

Spring Wish List | 2015

My Spring Wish List, a few things I would love to have this season. 
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1. Co-Ord Painted Chrome Crop Top & Skirt in Neoprene //  Clover Canyon 

2. Ultra Matte liquid lipstick in Koala  //  ColourPop Cosmetics

3. Pascal in ivory  //  Dr. Martens

4. Raw Edge Sleeveless Jacket  //  Topshop

5. Invader  Sunglasses  //  Quay Australia

6. Adventure backpack  //  Jump From Paper

7. Alien EAU du perfume  // Thierry Mugler

8. Love Bracelets  // Cartier 

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Thank You for reading. 

Leave your comments below I would love to know; 

Whats on your wish lists.

God Bless

Kristen

August | Favourites

Hi guys!

August is finally gone and winter is officially over, yay! 

I am super excited for September because it is my birthday month and I have lots of exciting posts in mind.

Today's post is my August favorites- just some things I have been loving this past month.

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Lip Combo: 

Liner - Yardley in 'Spicy Nude'

Lipstick - Nyx soft matte lip cream in 'Abu Dhabi'

Gloss - Avon plump pout in 'Pink Nectar' 

This is my all time favorite lip combo, I will probably wear this forever ;) The Nyx lip cream is a matte lipstick which I love but some days I like to add a bit of gloss over it and this Avon plump pout is great definitely one of my favorite glosses.

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Orly in FBl2831

I have been painting my nails a ton this past month, Blues and Nudes. This nude shade is perfect for my skin tone, its fast drying and lasts up to 5 days. Another nail polish I've been loving is the Sinful colors in 'Cinderella'.

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Fluffy Knit - Double zero

On the cold and rainy days; this was my go-to piece- a black fluffy knit!

This has been in my last  favorites and I still love it. I wish I had them in ever single color possible.

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Silver lace ups - MrP

These are oldies but goodies! I got these on sale last year and I am still obsessed with them. They are bold and add a little something to any outfit. Obsessed!

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Large sunnies- MrP 

Although it was winter there were many sunny days and the shades were absolutely perfect blocking out those rays. They are black so they match everything, they have some minor gold detailing and were really inexpensive.

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Double-back earrings - MrP 

I have been wanting these ever since I saw them online. I couldn't find them anywhere and I didn't know of they would suit me. Recently I found this pair at MrP ,they were so inexpensive! I got them to see if I would like them, and well they are in my favorites, so of course I love them.

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Nesquik Sandwich Biscuits 

These are so good and so extremely addicting. They are really delicious especially the strawberry flavor and I usually don't like anything strawberry flavored.
I would definitely recommend this snack.

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Electric Heart by RUE 21

This perfume is amazing, it has a clean, long lasting fragrance. 
With notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Moss and Cedarwood this is a great scent for the summer for sure.

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Thank You for reading!
Don't forget to leave your comments below.

God bless
Kristen

Grunge Chic

 Hi Guys! 

Today's look is inspired by one of my favorite trends, Grunge Fashion. 

Grunge fashion is funky, edgy and very 90's, this outfit is more of a subtle take on the trend and it's quite easy to achieve as well.

Lets get right into the today's look.

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For this outfit I paired some regular black skinny jeans with this boxy fit snake skin printed sleeveless tee.

I then added a black boater hat for more of a grungy look. For shoes I went for a pair of patent leather combat boots. I opted for these gold double back earrings to add a touch of chic and finally to complete the look I added a pop of color on my nails with Sinful Colors in ' Cinderella' 

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Snake skin tee // Truworths  

Skinny jeans // Forever 21

Combat boots // Ackermans

Double back earrings // MrP

Sinful Colors in 'Cinderella'

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Thank You for reading!

Don't forget to leave your comments, 

requests and ideas in the comments section below.

God Bless!

Kristen

Spots & Stripes | Mixing Prints

Mixing prints is an easy way to transform your outfit and create your very own masterpiece.
There are many sources out there to finding what works and what doesn't when it comes to mixing prints, and once you've got it, you've got it.

One of my all time favourite prints is definitely leopard print, The best part about this print is that it becomes a neutral when mixing it with other prints such as stripes, dots and even floral, so you can never go wrong with some leopard! 

Tip: When starting out with mixing prints, replace your solid color top with a print/pattern in the same color.

For today's outfit I paired two of my favourite prints - 
Leopard & Stripes. 

I styled this striped bodycon skirt with a (long sleeved boxy fit) leopard printed crop top. For shoes I opted for these brown leather ankles boots. And finally for jewelry I kept it simple with a pair of pearl studs.

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Crop Top // MrP

Skirt // Edgars

Boots // Arturo Chiang

Studs // Gifted

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Don't forget to leave your comments, suggestions and ideas below.

Thank you for reading!

God Bless 
Kristen

Update : Purple Hair

Hi Guys!

Today's posted is my purple hair update as promised. About two or so months ago I dyed my hair purple using Manic Panic Electric Amethyst, I did a full blog post on the process and today I will be answering all the FAQ about my purple hair.

If you haven't yet read the first post, you can do so here 

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Where did you get your hair done?

I did it myself, I  am in no way a professional and the process I followed may not necessarily be correct. I did an entire post on the process in a previous post ( here )

Like I said I am not a professional but I did do lots of research and I honestly feel that I did a good job and this technique most definitely worked for me.  

Was it a very damaging process?

If you have blonde hair, dyeing your hair purple will be quite simple and quick, however if you have darker hair- Dark blonde / Brown / Black you will be required to lighten you hair  pale to white blonde in order to achieve this particular shade of purple. Yes the process was damaging as I had to lighten my hair a couple of times, but there are really good home lightening products available lately and also conditioning your hair is a great help. I would recommend a nourishing hair mask or even plain old coconut oil.

How long does the color last? 

The color lasted about one month. However I have to stress, if you wash your hair everyday or every other day it will NOT last as long.

 How did you maintain the color? 

After I achieved the final color I wanted. I re-dyed my hair exactly one week after and again the week thereafter. I washed my hair with cool to cold water every time because hot water washes the color out a lot quicker. I never used any special shampoo's, but I tried not to wash the length of my hair too vigorously and I tried not to wash my hair too often as well. I then re-dyed my hair again a month after the first time just to freshen up the color for a wedding I was attending. 

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If  I have left out anything, please feel free to leave your questions in the comment section and I will gladly answer them. 

Thank You for reading!

God Bless

Kristen 

Styling Rainboots Pt1

Hey Guys, 

today's post is the first part of my styling series, Styling Rain boots. 

I recently rediscovered my rain boots and I realised that there are many different ways in which one can style these boots.

Rain boots are perfect for the rainy season however; they are great for spring as well. I mean they easy to wear, comfy and they are waterproof! 

When you wear them, you feel like a kid again and who doesn't enjoy such moments?

The weather has been absolutely amazing today, it felt like a summer's day for sure. Because of the lovely weather I decided to pair my rain boots with one of my favourite dresses, which in this post I wore as a skirt.

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For this outfit I paired my houndstooth printed rain boots with a black pleather dress. To keep warm I added (my current obsession) a grey fluffy knit pullover and for jewelry I went for a simple silver ring statement necklace.

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Fluffy Knit // Double Zero

Dress // Henry Holland X MrP

Rain Boots // Pnp Clothing

Statement Necklace // Local Store

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Be the first to read part two by;

Following my blog via email or by simply following me on bloglovin and you'll be notified as soon as the post goes live.

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Thank you for reading!

 & don't forget to leave your comments, suggestions and requests in the comment section below.

God Bless!

Kristen 

July | Favourites

Yet another month has flown by  and today's post is my July favourites. 

The weather this past month has been very yucky, so I stayed in most days, curled up with my blankie. 

None the less I do have some fashion and beauty favourites to share with you guys.

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Firstly I have to share my current nail color obsession- Cornflower Blue.
I have been loving this color on my nails lately. 
It is a great shade with subtle shimmers, suitable for all skin tones and it can be worn year round. 
This is Sally Hansen Hard as nails in 'Hard bitten' and it is also a dupe for the Essie's 'Bikini so teeny'

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So this past month the weather has been confusing with really cold and rainy to clear and sunny days. To keep warm  i've been wearing lots of coats as they are warm and easy to style. However recently I have been loving my statement coat, this 3/4 sleeve houndstooth coat. This coat is easy to style and no accessories are necessary. 

Coat // Jo Borkett

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Another piece I have been enjoying this month is my  fluffy knit.
I think everyone should have at least one of these, I on the other hand wouldn't mind having them in every color possible. They keep you warm, they're soft and fluffy, and they add a touch of class to your outfit so what more could you ask for.

Fluffy knit // Cotton On 

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Black skinny jeans are most definitely a closet must- have. They match with literally anything and can be worn from day to night, casual to formal and everything in between. 
These are just perfect!
I have been wearing my pair a ton this past month and will probably for months to come.

Skinny Jeans // Forever 21

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These chelsea boots were gifted to me about a month ago and I have been living in them. They are easy to slip on no zippers and buckles. They are the perfect pair of little booties, they are black, comfy and can be transitioned from one season to the next.

Robin Chelsea boots // Mossimo

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My last fashion favourite has to be my new favourite little leopard printed crossbody. This bag is the perfect size to fit all my essentials and adds a touch of leopard print to my outfits, which I absolutely love.

Crossbody // Nine West

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A couple of months ago I decided to give myself a purple ombre, and of course I had to lighten my hair which we all know is damaging. So recently my parent were in America and I asked them to bring me a product which would nourish, smooth and glossen my hair but not leave it oily. 
This Wild Harvest Hair 'silk drops' are amazing, it is a silk serum and does a perfect job at everything I have been looking for and doesn't leave my hair oily at all! 

Wild Harvest Hair 'Silk Drops' 

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This month I decided to add my snack favourites, because  it's winter I find myself snacking constantly, which I know I am going to regret!
 I have been obsessed with these mini Oreo's - which has always been my favourite cookie. Also I have been enjoying Wonka Nerds! why did I ever stop eating these?


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And lastly my make-up favourites. I have be wearing this warm brown shimmery eye look nearly every single day and it is so incredibly easy to achieve.

1. Firstly I prime my eyelids with the e.l.f shadow lock to hold my eyeshadows in place all day.
2. I then use the brown shade in my Essence Ready for Boarding palette in 'Beauty on Tour' I placed this shade on the outer half of my lid, in and slightly above my crease.
3. Next I take this Elizabeth Arden matte taupe shade and added it to my crease to deepen it.
4.I then take some of my e.l.f. Bronzer in 'Warm tan' and applied it to the inner corners of my lids and blend it onto the center of my lids as well as in my crease and just above it.
5. And finally I curl my lashes and apply 2 coats of Colormates dual waterproof mascara


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I hope you all enjoyed today's post, Let me know what you have been enjoying this past month in the comments section below.

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Thank you all for reading!

God Bless
Kristen