After my last two collaborative posts with Weight Watchers I am happy to announce a super exciting giveaway in which three of my readers can win an amazing hamper! Inside is £100 John Lewis Voucher, Weight Watchers Recipe Book, Weight Watchers Pasta, Pasta Sauces & Snacks, 3 months free at Weight Watchers and a kindness package courtesy of Weight Watchers.
In order to enter I want to hear your best style or beauty tip, positive self-motivational quote or way to help our #womankind- if you haven’t seen the Weight Watchers video watch it here . You can enter in the comments here, just leave a way for me to contact you if you win. Alternatively for extra entries tag me on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram with the hashtag #WomanKind too- I can’t wait to hear your tips and motivational quotes!
UK Only, ends 19th February 2016.
Good luck!
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The best beauty tip I’ve heard is removing eye makeup with Vaseline- it’s great for budge proof makeup!
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A kind of life rule I use, which I love, says:
Love many, trust few.
Learn to steer your own canoe.
(Beauty tip-wise, my hint is to always use day cream with SPF, even in mid-winter when the sun seems to hibernating).
I use few drops of Clarins Blue Orchid Facial Oil mixed in with my usual night moisturiser on my face at night. It turns an ordinary cream into a super rich cream that softens my face.
I would love this xx
I wish I could enter, good luck everyone!
My proposal for a way to help womankind is that women (and I’m including teenage girls here) should be kinder to each other and more supportive. Unfortunately when we read about young girls self-harming because of verbal abuse & bullying, whether on-line or in the real world, the culprits are often other females. Girls should be taught that it is not acceptable to bully others because of their weight, hair, dress sense or other aspects of their appearance, or make unpleasant comments about other physical characteristics such as odour. unfortunately too many seem to think that the way to be popular is to be bitchy. We see this also with a certain type of women’s magazine, where there are photos pointing out a star’s cellulite or other “imperfection” with unpleasant comments. Instead that photo of a celeb who has a less-than-“perfect” body should be used to help girls and women feel that their own “imperfections” are normal and nothing to be ashamed off.
Always remember It is very important to love yourself, Be happy within yourself then you can share that happiness with everybody else 🙂
A woman should always be classy and fabulous
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What a great hamper. I would love to win this.
I would say be kind to yourself. I have found as I have aged that oil is very useful and needed. It seems that in the Winter I am now prone to develop dry skin, even my hair has a tendency to dry out. So products with nurturing oil have become so helpful in replenishing the condition of my skin and hair. Other women may find they age similarly, good to be aware of what is beneficial.
This would be a nice surprise for my Juliet.
The best beauty tip I have is to apply vaseline to your eyelashes each night. I have been doing this since the age of sixteen and I get compliments about them all the time.
My beauty tip would be to spend your time doings things that make you happy, and to stop worrying what other people think. Smiles are the most beautiful thing in the world. Since I stopped worrying about whether I had the right lipstick or the clothes that were fashionable, I’ve discovered my own style, and my favourite clothes and make up makes me smile every day! Womankind need to realise how beautiful they are and put themelves in other people’s shoes. When my friends complain about their spots or fat, I can’t even spot what they’re complaining for, and it reminds me that it’s probably the same for me.
I might be approaching retirement but I still look after myself and so, when I hear about smoothies, I went for it. Two years into it, I’ve managed to lose a little weight and I feel so good. My secret? Cucumber. Whether it’s on the face, in a salad, or as a smoothie it’s magical. Try blending half a cucumber with one stick of celery and then adding fresh water to thin it down a bit.
Tell me that that doesn’t make you feel good and feeling good is halfway to being happy and healthy.
drink plenty water
Smile, it takes years off!
My best beauty tip is to drink lots of water. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it keeps the skin properly hydrated and removes toxins from the body so the skin is clearer.
I think you should do something nice for yourself every day, even if it’s just 5 minutes with a cup of tea and a book.
My self motivation quote is “Be your own kind of beautiful” who says beautiful it perfectly clear skin or long shiny hair! Fibbers that’s who! Everyone is beautiful in there own way! My thinning patchy hair is beautiful as it’s an after effect of the birth of my beautiful son! I embrace that!
This is a great feature for women! #womankind
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when my girls always doubt them selves or feel down I explain to them …just think of how many people live in the world…..and I tell them there is only 1 OF them….they are one of a kind, they are amazing, They are beautiful and that will never change..my daughter wakes up every morning HAPPY AND CONTENT with who she is and this rubs off on me 🙂 Happiness is a choice and I choose it and so do my girls!
Have small weight loss goals, just a few pounds at a time, I’m doing this and have lost 2st 3lbs in 7 months.
If I am having a bad day, I just tell myself that tomorrow is another day and things will be better tomorrow.
Qoute You cannot judge me without knowing my reasons
Best tip make sure foundation right for your skin so you dont look orange , thank you for a fab chance
Believe in yourself, love yourself, be yourself
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Put baby oil or Vaseline round ire hairline before dying hair to stop dye staining head
Moisturise before bed and in the morning to help you look years younger and drink lots of water too
I would lover this xx
No matter how busy you are, always make some time to pamper yourself and spend a little time only on yourself!
Love your body and don’t aspire to be a different shape than what you are. Work with what you’ve got and love it!
Best tip I can give is to remember that you are no good to anyone else if you don’t take care of yourself first
Always remember, that “even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise!” #womankind 🙂
My best beauty tip is to drink at least 2 litres of water every day and cleanse and moisturise every morning and evening before bed.
Don’t deny yourself treats, it will make you miserable. Just ensure with each treat you have you do more to make up for it. It is now what you eat but what you do.
Be Nice. That is all.
Beauty tip is to drink more water.
Always live your life your way not the way other people say.
Everyday is a brand new start, love it and yourself and remember you are great.
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.
Eat healthily with the odd treat and work more on being kind inside and enjoying what you have now
#WomanKind I live by my own philosophy ‘If you see someone without a smile give them yours’
Repeat you like who you are as a mantra every day to learn to love yourself.
I really think learning to accept who you are and love yourself is the biggest obstacle to overcome. We all have parts of ourselves that we struggle to accept and want to change but acceptance is key as once you can accept then you can challenge and make positive alterations with sincerity. My biggest tip for one who truly has learnt is NEVER underestimate the importance of sunscreen!!!!
I need motivation myself so sorry I don’t have many motivational tips. I have zero will power when it comes to resisting chocolate, maybe its an addiction!
SMILE ON THE INSIDE AND IT WILL TOTALLY EMIT THROUGH THE REST OF YOUR BODY
Coconut oil, coconut oil and more coconut oil!
Removes makeup, moisturises, face mask, hair mask, hair detangler, eyelash treatment, cooking oil, the list is endless!
I can’t even explain my love for this and I think every human being needs to use it!
Be kind to yourself, you can be at your most beautiful when you are relaxed. Twitter- @mintcakefrog
Always wear what you feel comfortable and feel amazing in that way you will ooze confidence and not awkwardness!
My beauty mantra is to cleanse, tone and moisturise every day 🙂
Really would love this as I am on a diet!
My proposal to help womankind is simply to be the best you can be. Whether that’s the best mother, child, sibling, or the best at your job or your hobbies. We need to lead by example, no more do as I say, not what I do. The only way we will help our daughters and granddaughters to better themselves and stay on the right path is doing so ourselves. Being good at what we want to be good at, working hard, and showing women who don’t think it’s possible that all it takes is a little determination and support
My motivational quote is
“The best things happen to people who make the best of things that happen”
My beauty tip is stay off the Latisse and similar such prescription type stuff. Yes, it works, but long term use will damage your eyes and impaired sight when you are older is not a good look!
Inspirational quote “The food you eat can be the safest form of medicine or the slowest form of poison – choose wisely” 🙂
@catlovinkesh – Twitter
always take your make up off before bed and moistruise if you can be bothered
one day at a time, whether in beauty, cooking, or life. However bad it is today, its a fresh start in the morning
Beware combinations of nail varnish and suncream that react with each other – it can get messy!
always remember your beautiful inside and out
Fake it til you make it, smile all the while……
True beauty is an inside job. You are unique, there has never been, and will never be, someone else exactly like you, so love yourself as if you were your own best friend, and know you are perfect and beautiful as you are.
Keep baby oil in the shower and use it before you get out and reach for the towel. Quickest and most effective way to moisturise! #Womenkind
@kimonosensei
#womankind Be kind to yourself, don’t criticise yourself too much
Never let anyone dull your sparkle!
I use coconut oil for everything, as a cleanser, moisturiser, hand cream. It’s cheap and has so many uses,
‘Be yourself, Everyone else is already taken” #WomanKind – My favourite self-motivational quote borrowed from the great Oscar Wilde x
Always remove all makeup before bedtime.
Just believe that you are amazing and the rest of the world will believe it too
Remember what you do have not what you don’t have
Fail stands for First Attempt Im Learning – keep going, you got this!
My beauty tip is to put dryer sheet over hairbrush to stop hair static lifesaver when on holiday and toothpaste for spots works a treat
i have a quote that I ready during my school years that has stuck with my ever since that is:
” The women who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The women who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before” – ALBERT EINSTEIN
I find these words to be simple and true yet very effective in getting the message of being your own person across
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Never use a sponge to apply foundation, only your finger or a brush. With a sponge you literally sponge it on and sponge it back off again.
smile and the whole world smiles with u
Great giveaway! And my tip is to moisture your skin every day – it looks better and younger!
My tip is to learn to be contented with yourself and not continually yearning to be something else – cleverer, prettier, more talented etc. By all means strive to better yourself but learn to come to terms with your own true self and you will be happy and have far more self-esteem. In a nutshell “Be contented with your lot”!!!
Use Bio-Oil on your face at night, it’s great for the skin as an anti-aging lotion it keeps the skin supple!
It’s an old quote but I’d say beauty does come from within. If you’re feeling happy and healthy inside it shows on the outside.
i read this to myself every day 🙂
The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
My quote is ‘suck it up princess’ It might not sound the kindest saying but it works for me. I have a chronic pain disease and live my life in pain. When I feel I’m struggling I say suck it up princess to myself. It reminds me that I am a strong woman and can do anything I set my mind to. I also use it when I have food cravings haha xx
My best piece of advice when you are trying to lose weight is to schedule in ‘naughty days’ for example a weekend away or a meal with friend. We have one about every 2 weeks. It breaks your diet into smaller chunks. So you can say to yourself. I’m not having that cake because I only have to be good for 5 more days and I can do that. If you don’t your diet feels never ending and when you do give in you feel guilty instead of enjoying your treat
The rule I try to live by is ‘Be yourself, no one else will do it for you!’
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Many women want healthy glossy hair. My biggest tip is to use less heat! If you use heat on your hair everyday then trying cutting down to a couple of days a week. Also after getting a shower apply Moroccan Argon Oil and let your hair dry naturally.
My best beauty tip/beauty quote is, one I have to remember every day to save my sanity “Eyebrows are sisters, not twins!”
Spritz an old toothbrush or a clean mascara wand with hairspray, then brush brows and style them as desired. Even the most hard to tame brows will fall in line with this trick. Twitter @AEBold123
A self-motivational quote that I was once told was : “The world is your oyster”. They did add, however, that you should choose your oyster extremely wisely 😉
Be happy in your own skin! Embrace your flaws no one is perfect!
Beauty starts from within. You need to be happy with yourself first. When you start on the outside moisurise, moisturise and moisturise again 🙂
if your mum a mum with young kids like me, take sleep and rest when you can get it, there is plenty of time for a super clean house once the kids have all grown up and my beauty tip would be to use anusol cream as an under eye cream, it reduces puffiness so quickly and i use it on a few wrinkles too! Doesn’t last but great for a quick fix if you look tired in the morning or a night out etc
When the weather brightens up make sure you have some sun factor on, either in your moisturiser or make up, the sun ages your skin.
shave legs with conditioner
I carry water sprey spray my face with it and drink lots of water also mix bio oil sith my face cream
To boost shine in your hair mix 2 egg whites and coconut oil together and warm in microwave for 30 seconds before putting on damp hair for 15 mins
My suggestion for womankind is always be yourself, never change for anyone. Be you and be unique!
“Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.”
#WomanKind My tip is Love The Skin You’re In – look after yourself, stay healthy, treat your skin to regular TLC, and don’t worry about having to conform to stereotypical expectations. Just be happy!
My favourite quote is “She believed she could so she did!”
Always remove your makeup , moisturise daily and get plenty of sleep
Drink a glass of water before your meal to feel fuller
Make time for yourself and indulge every once is a while #womankind
When all else is gone hope remains
What a great hamper I would always say travel light don’t hold a grudge . And daily facial massages I’m 50 with no wrinkles .
Moisturise twice a day for face and once for body.
be yourself, if other people don’t like who that is, then they are not for you
My top beauty tip for all ladies, young and old, is to always remove make up before bedtime. It is so easy to think ‘just for once it won’t matter’. This hamper is gorgeous…would love to win it.
I have lots of brilliant beauty hacks / tips that make my life easier! A really simple one is when you have painted your nails, dunk your hand into a bowl of ice water! It dries your nail varnish and really does work! I have tried so many so called hints, tips and hacks that simply don’t work or don’t do what they claim but this simple little trick really does work! Another nail varnish hack that really works and saves your money is how to create matte nails without having to buy matte varnish! Simply paint your nails with your regular glossy varnish, then hold them for abut 3 seconds, about 5 inches above steam (I do it when I’m cooking veg on the hob) and voila, your glossy nails turn matte!
An inspirational quote I always live by is ‘Stop Waiting for Friday, For Summer, For Someone To Fall In Love With You, For Life. Happiness is Achieved When You Stop Waiting For It and Make The Most of The Moment You Are In Now’
Vaseline makes your eyelashes look longer if you apply before mascara
Take a day off from wearing makeup once in a while and give your skin a chance to breathe
Since retiring early I have more time to look after myself. I am more active and I have lost some weight. I find keeping a food and exercise diary really helps me to stay on track as I can identify my weaknesses and avoid too many temptations. I am definitely fitter and healthier now. Great hamper.
Love yourself and be happy 🙂 x
Some of my favourite motivational quotes:
“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.”
“If you don’t like where you are, move. You are not a tree.”
“Accept what you can’t change, change what you can’t accept.”
Be unique, after all we all are.
Don’t be bothered about what others might think, go your own way, the old sayings are always the best “life is too short” but I always think that means try not to be too critical of others as well.
I always always use Palmers Cocoa Butter, I use it for everything including sun burn. It works a treat
Face wipes are great for removing make up, refreshing your face and very handy to keep in your bag. Great for travel too.
Dream,believe and achieve! Are my three wise words.
I started running in 2010,just 10 k and a few half marathons.I really struggled with my achillies was swollen. In 2011 my partner applied for the London marathon for me( so lovely if him) and yes,guess what,I got a place.
Training started,panic started and after watching the marathon on TV for years I thought now way can I do this.Months of training passed winter settled in,training still had to go ahead in the dark,cold,wet evenings. I seeked medical advice for my achillies and was referred to a pysio.Well a week before the marathon I was told that I could still pull out because my achillies could snap anytime.NO! I wasn’t going to let that training go to waste so I did it.
Four years have nearly passed and in On April 3rd I will celebrate my 100 marathon! I still have achillies problems and was diagnoised with congenital heart disease a few years ago…….enjoy life,smile and drink lots of water x
Never let fear hold you back from anything. As they say, “Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.” I took a job in New York for a year and was absolutely petrified, but it was the best thing that ever happened to me and I had the time of my life!
Style-wise, a black leather biker jacket will make any outfit look stylish in an instant and is a wardrobe must-have.
Be the first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else.
This has been passed down generations in my family…
for the best soft kissable lips .. put some vaseline on your lips, rub gently with an old tooth, wipe off gently and re apply some lip seal… if you do this regularly you will have lovely plump lips ..
Salmon coloured or orange coloured concealers/correctors for dark circles or hyperpigmentation! I would be lost without my benefit erase paste and nyx orange concealer. I look like a panda with my dark circles and the erase paste helps a lot. I wish there were more corrective concealers on high street/drug store brands.
Treat each day as a way to take one step forward #WomanKind
My favourite motivational quote is ‘The only expectations you need to love up to are your own’. Create your own goals and celebrate succeeding in them!
Becky
Also you can contact me via my twitter @beepowley xx
My favourite quote is “The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.” ~ Ashley Rickards
My beauty tip is eat naturally, use natural products as much as possible and be natural.
One of my favourite self-motivational quotes is “If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” #WomanKind
Listen to your heart 🙂
I always tell my daughter not to wait for chances to come to her, instead reach out and take them.
Since I started yoga I have heard many positive quotes. For me the one that I have embraced is do your best and find what feels good. What has worked for me is doing 20 mins of yoga everyday rather than a class a week, so I have found what feels good for me and I am going with it! 🙂
My best tip is that you don’t have t be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.
Don’t forget to moisturise your neck and hands – you’ll be thankful later 🙂
My best beauty tip is once you’ve put a face mask on, rub the remaining bits into your hands and put on a pair of manicure gloves – two treatments in one
Always know how valuable and uniquely beautiful you are
Looks lovely
you will never be happy if you constantly worry about what other people think of you
Best quote, I do not have to justify myself to you
Run out of shaving foam/gel? ……smother your legs in hair conditioner then shave away. Not only will your legs be hair free but silky smooth and soft.
#Womankind Nothing is sexier than a woman with confidence 🙂
Let them have the last word they won’t enjoy it.
@DewGreenLady
If your hair is full of static spray your brush with hairspray to calm it down.
love yourself and smile it’s infectious #womankind
“Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time.
Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. ”
– M. Scott Peck
“If there’s a single lesson that life teaches us, it’s that wishing doesn’t make it so.”
Don’t compare yourself to others, they are not your competition – the critic inside you is the one you have to beat.
There is only one ‘You’ – treasure yourself
drink plenty of water and always remove your makeup
Lots of water as to look good and hydrated on the outside you have to feel good and hydrated on the inside. And always go to bed on a postive thought
A change (no matter how small) is as good as a holiday.
Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever! 🙂
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