It is great to strive to be fashionable, however it is unfortunately not always the most realistic option with the busyness of life. There are restrictions on your clothing choices as it is important that your fashion options match up to your daily lifestyle. You […]

1. Embrace the changes in your skin. Consider whether you need more hydration in your skin, or a less powdered finish, for example. DON’T Keep wearing the make-up looks you did two decades ago. Embrace a more sophisticated style that complements your skin and suits […]

Turning 40 your conscious clothing choices will become vitally important to your self-esteem. Most women only wear 15% of their wardrobes 85% of the time, because they don’t know what colours or styles flatter their skin tone or their body shape and following fashion can lead […]

Although for the majority of the time life will go smoothly, you might even think that it is boring and that you want a bit more adventure, there will be times when you have to face some big challenges. These challenges could be utterly life-changing, […]

The ingredients that follow [should] make up the foundation of your new beauty routine. You can probably find some of them in your kitchen already because they’re all edible. They are incredibly potent on their own, and learning to mix and match them will teach […]

Any type of accident that you experience can sidetrack your life for a long period of time after it occurred. While there isn’t a single person that wants to experience this, you need to be prepared and know what to do in these types of […]

As this month is all about Signature Style, Fashion & Beauty here at Design the Lifestyle YOU Desire HQ, I got up close with the lovely Clémence von Mueffling @beautyandwb where she talks about her new book, French Beauty Secrets and more. Tell us a […]

Depression and poor lifestyle choices are so closely related to each other that after a certain time, it almost becomes impossible to discern which one was the cause for the other. Nevertheless, there is little doubt about the fact that poor choices in lifestyle actively […]

We have seen many people ignoring the dental insurance plan and then regretting their decision later. Buying dental insurance is as important as buying health insurance. Half the people do not visit their dentists for their regular check-ups only because they do not have a good dental […]

Once upon a time (in my 20’s), I used to LOVE wear make-up and when I say make-up, I mean proper ‘caked-up’. Everything from primers, concealer, foundation, contouring and the list goes on (and it’s pretty long!), but now – as I am hitting 40 […]

Parents are superhumans that create magical moments every day. They do just about everything whether it be making their kids laugh until they cry or making it back from a busy day in time for a parent-teacher meeting. It isn’t an easy job, but the […]

Since becoming a Mother (14.5 years ago), I had let myself go. I suddenly didn’t matter that much anymore, being a Single Mum, workload, my Mother had cancer and more resulted in me not being a priority in my life. Even though life had taken […]

All men have faced struggles when it comes to dressing right. It is not easy to put together a stylish outfit each and every day. Men want to be comfortable with their attire, but also look stylish to give the right impression. This can be […]

Weight Train If there is such thing as a panacea, weight training is it. Weight training increases bone density, builds and tones muscle, burns fat and calories, improves posture, boosts self-esteem, releases anti-ageing hormones, and prevents injuries. If you’re a newbie, the easiest way to […]

The pressures and stresses of life can make it feel like there are not enough hours in the day. People are going to great lengths to try and get as much as they can do in an as short amount of time as possible, just […]

Founded in 2015 in Devon by Myles Hopper and Giles Humphries, Mindful Chef is the UK’s favourite recipe box company. Myles, who is a personal trainer and nutritionist, and Giles work with a team of professional chefs to design and create delicious healthy recipes and […]

Stress is something we all experience from time-to-time, both at home and in the workplace, and can sometimes leave us feeling in need of an escape. However, there’s no need to book a holiday just yet, as we’ve got the perfect, green solution to tackle […]

You might remember my previous post on Mindful Eating and how to get started, this week I am going into how to create a Mindful and Capsule Kitchen. Mindful Kitchen is all about delicious, healthy and easy to cook meals made from premium organic and natural […]

One of the things I LOVE about cooking is that cooking a meal is one of the most personal things you can do for someone. You’re literally providing plated nourishment made with your own hands and creativity. Even if you’re following a recipe, you picked the […]

Many people think that if they want to dramatically improve the quality of their diet, they need to reduce their enjoyment of food. And yes, many foods that taste great are unhealthy. But you can easily retain your love of food and cooking as well […]