Trends: Collar Necklaces

Soooo...I thought I'd start off my first fashion post with a trend that I just adore right now....yep...COLLAR NECKLACES!!!

Cleopatra-inspired heavy jewelled collars were all over the runway, namely Chanel with its "Paris-Bombay" collection showcasing exquisite jewelled pieces...

So to keep up with this uber-flattering trend...I present you with CJW's first ever: SAVE, SPEND, SPLURGE! Who says we need to break the bank to look fabulous?

SAVE!
In at a mere £4 this pretty white pearl necklace will jazz up the plain blouse or tee, wear with a contrast colour for maximum effect...

SPEND!
This picture does this no justice! This fabulous gold-jewelled necklace from Zara can be used day-to-evening. Throw it over a white tee and let the bling do the talking. At £19.99 its a wardrobe staple you can used for everrrr!

SPLURGE!
From Topshops premium range this beauty comes in at £45, but its not hard to see why. This statement necklace would be the finishing touch to any plain evening dress- you wouldn't need anything else! This Egyptian-inspired piece would be something I'm sure even Cleopatra wouldn't be seen without!

So that concludes my first Trend: Save, Spend, Splurge post! Remember you don't need to break the bank to look fabulous!

Till next time...
CJW

Ramadhan: Day 3

Ramadhan is here! Hope everyone makes full use of this blessed month that comes but once a year...

Even though Ramadhan is about so much more than abstinence from food...nevertheless its like the elephant in the room! Here are some tips for overcoming hunger and thirst in Ramadhan...

DRINK!! Sound obvious but its surprising how less people drink between Iftaar and Sehri- drink as much water or fruit juice between these times to rehydrate the body as much as possible and readjust the fluid levels over the month....(oh and try to cut down on caffeine drinks e.g. tea and coffee)

EAT!! Yes those samosas may look sooo tasty BUT eating slow-digesting foods e.g. rice will fill you with energy for longer and you'll be less hungry! Aim for a well-balanced diet during Ramadhan that contains food from each food group. Turn your plate of fried food into a plate of rainbow wonder!

AVOID! The tasty samosas have been mentioned before, fried foods can be enjoyed in moderation BUT too much and they cause indigestion and heartburn. And for all you tea-lovers out there (myself included) too much tea at Sehri can make you pass excess urine during the day which contains salts that your body needs during the day! Finally, dont eat too much at Sehri as your stomach adjusts to how much you eat!

Aaand...that is it I think! Quite alot there to digest but I do hope it is of use!
Till next timee...Wasalamz...

CJM

FIRST POST!

Salamz Girlies!

FIRST EVER BLOG POST!! Goshh am so new to this kind of thing, so here goes!

I intend to blog things! Lots of different things!
This blog wont change the world...but perhaps give you an insight into what I love!

I've recently ventured into selling jewellery & accessories on my Facebook page...check it out!
https://www.facebook.com/AarasAccessories?ref=hl

Wasalamz

CJM