Quote Of The Week: Alicia Machado

"Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime." -Alicia Machado

First of all, sorry I haven't updated my blog lately. Secondly, once again, it's time for a quote.

I searched "Famous Quotes" on Google and set my eyes on this, "Beauty is only temporary, but your mind lasts you a lifetime." I'll be honest, I have no idea who Alicia Machado is, but what an honest quote. Make up wipes off, hair dye fades, nail varnish chips, but your mind, what you feel, believe, remember, sticks with you until the day you die.

Celeb Hair We Love: Alexa Chung

2010's "It" Girl Alexa Chung, has ditched her famous ombre locks and opted for a darker, shorter style. I wonder how long it takes for everyone to follow this style, eh? A true style icon. What do you think?

Quote Of The Week: Anonymous

"The past is practice." -Anonymous

Once again, it's time for a quote. So I'm pretty interested in investing in a tattoo, so I searched "Tattoo phrases" on Google and happened to come across this quote. I have no idea who came up with it, but I can totally relate to it. "Today is only practice for tomorrow." I'm not sure if this quote is already in existence, but it just popped into my mind. We learn from our mistakes, and what we did yesterday, we know not to do today. So there you have it, the quote of the week. Pretty sure I won't be having this permanently inked onto my skin, just an idea!

Smoking: The Effects Of Beauty

Okay, so without sounding like a lecture you'd receive from your parents, I plan to make you aware of how smoking effects your appearance. If smoking is one of your many habits, you might want to take notes.

If you, like many other women, dream of a glowing complexion, the first step towards achieving one is to stop smoking. As well as dehydrating and depriving your skin of oxygen, smoking also decreases the flow of blood to the skin, leaving your complexion dull. Smoking promotes fine lines and wrinkles and robs your body of essential vitamins. But that's not all...

Further Effects:

-Yellow teeth

-Weak hair

-Enlarged pores

-Thinner skin

-Dry skin

I know what your expecting, me to tell you to quit before it's too late. You're wrong. Your life, your choice. I just hope this article has made you aware of how smoking effects not only your limbs, but your appearance too.

Does Leaving Conditioner On Your Hair Overnight Really Work?

Okay, so my hair is seriously dry at the moment, and the fact Winter has just passed hasn't exactly helped my situation. So I decided I'd ask Google what I should do. And unless I was prepared to cover my hair with eggs and honey, leaving conditioner in my hair overnight seemed like my best option without spending a fortune. So last night I decided to do so. I washed my hair with shampoo and then conditioner as normal, then towel dried my hair and lathered it in conditioner. I wrapped a towel around my head and went to bed. When I woke up this morning, the towel had managed to make it's way onto my floor, but I was surprised to find my pillow wasn't damp with conditioner, the conditioner had dried on my hair, leaving it crisp. Weirdly, I was excited to rinse the conditioner off my hair. (Probably shouldn't get my hopes up!)

Okay, so I definitely shouldn't of got my hopes up. Being the impatient girl I am, I didn't rinse all of the conditioner out of my hair. Although my hair felt smooth and was easy to brush whilst wet, when I had finished drying my hair, it felt, indescribable. Although, the several sections of my hair where I had actually managed to rinse the conditioner out properly, felt soft and looked shiny.

I would definitely recommend this tip, just remember to thoroughly rinse your hair!

Favourite New Acts For 2011: Parade

http://www.paradeofficial.com/

Watch out for the new 5 piece girl band, Parade! Left to right; Emily Biggs, Bianca Claxton, Jessica Agombar, Sian Charlesworth and Lauren Deegan. Looks like The Saturdays have themselves some serious competition. Apparently, according to recent sources, Parade are planning to support Alexandra Burke on her tour. Be sure to check out the new single 'Louder'!

The BRIT Awards 2011

First of all, congratulations to all of the nominees at The BRIT Awards! Secondly, a further congratulations to all of the winners! Also, congratulations to James Corden for presenting The BRIT Awards 2011. So, who won what?

Best British Male: Plan B
Best British Female: Laura Marling
Best British Single: Tinie Tempah - 'Pass Out'
Best British Breakthrough Act: Tinie Tempah
Best British Group: Take That
Best International Album: Arcade Fire - The Suburbs
Best International Male: Cee Lo Green
Best International Female: Rihanna
Best International Group: Arcade Fire
Best International Breakthrough Act: Justin Bieber
Mastercard Best British Album: Mumford and Sons: Sigh No More

Critics' Choice Award: Jessie J