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Sometimes you crave something sweet and just about anything will do, other times you have a very specific thing in mind and you turn the kitchen upside down trying to create it – this was one of those times. I'm a big fan of savoury food so it's not that often I have a sweet tooth but when it hits it knows what it wants. This weekend I wanted chocolate, gooey melt in your mouth caramel and biscuity goodness, so after a bit of experimenting (and a t-shirt covered in melted chocolate) here's what I came up with…
These bites are decadent, moreish and satisfying, served straight from the freezer they have a satisfying chew to them, but if you leave them out for a few minutes the caramel starts to melt into a creamy, dreamy, almost mousse-like layer. I can't decide which way I like them best, maybe I need to eat one more to see? The recipe is quite flexible, it's nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to vegan desserts, there's your standard dates, nuts and maple syrup but the addition of miel de caña, or molasses, gives a rich, treacle taste to the caramel that is just delicious. I would really recommend it, but if you have other liquid sweeteners you can substitute and it would be equally successful.
This recipe will make 16-18 servings depending on the size of mould you use, so feel free to size up or down.
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To prepare for this recipe you will need to dig out some kind of mould. The absolute best thing to use is a silicone cupcake tray or individual silicone cupcake moulds. It will be much easier to remove the caramel bites at the various stages, but you could also use a flexible ice cube tray, chocolate moulds or ramekins. Before starting, soak your pitted dates in some hot water, just enough to cover them in a bowl. This softens them and makes them extra creamy when blended. I boiled the kettle and left them soaking for ten minutes or so whilst I was getting everything ready.
Although they are a little fiddly to make these are well worth it, if you make a huge batch you would only need to get messy once a month and you'd always have delicious treats on hand when you need them. Since they are frozen these will keep well, but they are incredibly addictive! I personally think they taste a little like a Mars ice cream when frozen so that's my favourite way to eat them, I hope you like them, I will definitely be making more at the weekend.
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Help, I've fallen down the rabbit hole and I can't get out! Call Dr Phil because I am officially addicted to watching 'What I Eat' videos. There's something very hypnotic and relaxing about watching someone else cook, not to mention I get very inspired when I see what others are whipping up in the kitchen. This is my third attempt at a 'what I eat' video and it's a little shorter and more snappy than the others, hope you like it!
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Perhaps I'm using red lips as a way to ease into the wine-hued makeup we all dig out around late September, but I've been really enjoying them with quite minimal eye looks, letting them dress up an otherwise simple outfit and instantly make me feel put together. I remember being so embarrassed to leave the house in red lips when I was younger, my eyes darted nervously around because I was sure everyone was staring at me with my blood red pocket money purchase. I would dart inside a cafe and wipe off the lipstick before I met my friends. It reminded me of my dance shows and the garish stage makeup we had to smear over our faces to be seen through the bright lights. Everyone else seemed to look glamorous when they wore red lips but I just felt like a clown.
It seems so crazy to me that I ever felt that way, red lips make me feel confident now and have an old-timey look that I love. Sometimes I will sit at my desk with basic everyday makeup on, catch a glimpse of myself and apply a little red lipstick to brighten things even though nobody is going to see me for hours. It's a tonic, and it perks me up, something I wear for me and me alone. Over the years as I became confident enough to experiment with red shades in public I tried all kinds of formulas – glossy offerings that had me nervously checking anything reflective to make sure they hadn't smudged, and 'stay all day!' products that flaked off in the middle leaving my red-ringed lips drier than the sahara. In the end I learned one thing and one thing alone – lipliner is your friend.
A couple of weeks ago I went to apply a red lip, knowing I would be out for a while and therefore needed something that would last. I reached for a lipliner and pulled out one that I'd yet to try, Femme Fatale by Essence. I applied it all over as a base for the lipstick but as I glanced in the mirror I decided to just leave it as it was. Alone it was such a pretty colour that was red but not too intense, matte and with a firm hold on my lips but not drying or uncomfortable. I left the house with it on and I've been wearing it alone ever since. Sometimes I like to add a little bit of balm or gloss on top if I'm feeling crazy but mostly I leave it be.
I knew Essence was a budget brand but I was still shocked when I saw that this was only £1. It applies like a dream, doesn't budge and has the perfect true red shade that will flatter all complexions. On my lips it looks no different to my very high end lipsticks, and I don't think anyone would guess it came at the same price as the use of a supermarket trolley. I'm super impressed and plan to pick up more shades in future, if they have the perfect nude I may well have found the holy grail of lipliners.
Do you wear red lips or are you still at the stage of feeling like everyone is staring? If you have any lipliner shade recommendations from Essence let me know – I'm all ears (and lips).
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Fragrance is so strongly linked to memory, a single whiff of a familiar smell can take you back in time and transport you instantly, so when I saw that The Body Shop had released a new fragrance, Italian Summer Fig, I got excited, really really excited.
First things first, the bottle has a new design compared to their previous perfume releases, personally I think it's spherical, textured glass look is much more modern and sophisticated so I'm a big fan. This is the first fragrance in the new bottles and the others will be joining this Italian beauty soon. The scent itself is delicious, based on figs that The Body Shop sourced all the way from the Puglian coast – it is light, refreshing and smells like a summer day in a bottle.
If I smelled this blindly, I would assume it was from a much more expensive brand like Jo Malone, there is a delicate balance that would have you believe it came with a hefty price tag, but as always The Body Shop bring quality without a huge cost and this retails at £18. If like me you're yearning for sunnier climes this is definitely one to try next time you're in store.
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In all my time wearing makeup (and posting selfies, let's be real) I don't think I've ever been asked 'What's on your face?!' as much as I have recently. I've had a lot of compliments both online in photos, videos and let's face it unflattering Snapchats (follow me – omghellogemma, I'm newly converted and obsessed) as well as in person. Quite frankly there is only one product to thank, and it's the new foundation from Too Faced.
I've seen a lot of hype about this from US Vloggers and where there's hype, disappointment usually follows. In this case however the hype paid off for me and I've found a new foundation love that I will probably use for years to come. With a medium-buildable coverage there's no need to layer lots of products on your face to achieve a flawless base, in the photos below I am only wearing concealer under my eyes, so in all other areas the redness from the before image is totally covered and masked by the foundation.
Whilst it has great coverage, it feels lightweight and breathable on the skin and can be built up, so I've managed to pull off a barely there makeup look by dabbing half a pump all over my face and blending out with a sponge (my favourite way to apply this foundation) and also a full face of makeup that could be worn on an evening out. I love the versatility this gives and the fact that I don't need two separate bases to cover all my needs, even when built up this doesn't overwhelm my skin and feel tight or heavy.
My skin on the whole is quite dehydrated, and I don't find any issues with this base exaggerating that – I don't suffer from dry patches however so I can't really comment on it's performance in that regard. The foundation sets down to what is best described as a satin finish, it's not overly matte and has some sheen to it which gives your skin a lovely healthy look, but it isn't so dewy that it needs setting or slides around, at least on my skin. I've found that this lasts surprisingly well on me, and on busier days I will add a little translucent powder to help it along.
As I mentioned, my favourite application method has to be the Beauty Blender, it really works any foundation into the skin in a very natural way but it is extra helpful with this base, they seem to be made for each other! I've also enjoyed pairing this with a glowy liquid highlighter used underneath as a primer for a really dewy yet non-oily look with lots of bronzer.
If you're looking for a new foundation that will really be an all-rounder I would highly recommend this, it's versatile, flattering and natural whilst giving you the coverage you might be looking for – I'm a fan!
I wear the shade Vanilla, and you can Born This Way here for £29.00
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The Too Faced Semi-sweet Chocolate Bar Palette is the second cocoa inspired offering from the brand, this one being a more intense, rich and warm version of the milky, wearable hues the original had. I don't have the first palette (although if this is anything to go by it's next on my list) but this one feels more opulent whilst still being very wearable for the daytime.
With a variety of shimmer and matte shades there are what feels like countless combinations and the colour scheme is one that will have neutral lovers rejoicing. All of the shades are incredibly effortless and the one brighter hue, Blueberry Swirl, is a smoked blue – not at all intimidating once you try it and as distant a cousin as possible from the bright, chalky blue eyeshadow of the 80's, fear not.
The first thing that struck me (adorable packaging aside) was the smell – oh the smell! These shadows are actually infused with cocoa so they smell like hot chocolate powder. I defy anyone to do their makeup with this and resist picking up the palette to give it a closer sniff. It really is so lovely. Another positive feature is the two larger pans for what will be the most used shades, Butter Pecan and Coconut Crème. We've all been there and hit pan on the highlight shade of a palette before any other, I mean it makes sense, you usually do a wash of a matte, light colour all over the lid before anything else so why wouldn't brands understand that? Well Too Faced understand, they've got your back.
Formula wise these are really dreamy, they blend out really well, are creamy and the colour payoff is excellent – what you see is what you get. I love the shade selection too, especially the addition of a warm tan blending shade in the form of Peanut Butter. So many palettes lack these sorts of shades and I end up digging out single shadows for a warm look but this palette really does have it all, I could travel with this alone and be set for any look, especially since there's a great black shade thrown in, something the first palette lacks.
At £34 this is a fantastic palette for eyeshadow lovers and would be perfect for beginners who want to experiment with rich, neutral tones. The packaging is fun and it smells fantastic but make no mistake, this is not gimmicky and the quirky exterior houses some exceptional shadows with a well thought out colour scheme. Highly recommended!
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Over the past six months I'm finally in a happy place with the house and how the decor has pulled together. The living room was a difficult room to get right because of the small size and shape (there's only really one wall to put a sofa against) so it's gone through many incarnations and we have moved furniture around several times even though it's so small! I feel like it's right now and I love the cosy wood floors, neutral grey sofa and the colour and pattern that the accessories and soft furnishings bring.
The stars of the show are definitely our Made.com sofa and coffee table, they have style without overpowering the room and are both beautifully finished. The Vittorio 3 Seater in Pearl Grey is an absolute dream and I like it mostly because it acts as the perfect blank canvas. We can add colour and pattern in the form of cushions and throws and if we get bored it's easy to change those things up. We looked at so many sofas but the legs on this really appealed to me – three seaters can look clunky and large in small rooms but the sleek metal legs really lift things and keep the sofa looking stylish and contemporary.
Our second Made piece, the Hooper Storage Coffee Table (we opted for Walnut) really finished the room off – prior to buying this we had a chunkier, square table which just made the room look small. The rounded shape of the Hooper gives the illusion of more space and I love the vintage style and similar to the sofa, the metal legs which lift everything to keep the look light.
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This could (and potentially will be) a whole other rant entirely but I'm getting pretty tired of seeing ladies (and gents) start these warring factions based on how we should wear or abstain from makeup. Some days I want to go full Kim K, other days there's no way I'm wearing a thing and that is just fine. Anyway, I digress, we were talking about contouring…
Real talk here: When I put my foundation on, particularly if it's high coverage, I look like a big flat plate face. Naturally my face would have it's own contour, some shadows here and there, but covering it all in a base product as I am inclined to do takes all that away and I need some definition. Like most women (or at least some, I think?) I have fine light baby hair on my face and sometimes a heavy contour can emphasise them an insane amount. It seems to vary from product to product but certain shades and application techniques leave me looking more bearded woman than Kardashian. (Why am I even talking about the Kardashians? I don't even watch them!)
This leaves me as you can imagine with a considerable dilemma. Do I want to try and make flat plate face happen or look beardy? Ideally neither, so the majority of the time I turn to two trusty brushes that make a light, natural contour absolute childsplay. The first one I got is by Becca, and is actually touted as a brush you can apply your entire face makeup with including liquid base, blush, bronzer and powder. It's a big brush but I've never really given this a go simply because it doesn't appeal to me. If I was ever stranded on a desert island I would give it a whirl but I'm happy using a few more brushes on a daily basis. What I use this for is a quick and easy application of contour.
Because the brush is straight at the edges it can give a really blunt, precise application of colour. I press it into the hollows under my cheekbone and apply, it looks harsh at first but since it's also super soft and fluffy when you angle it differently it can blend and buff the colour, leaving you with a natural, easy contour. It's also good for taking colour up to the temples and hairline, so I can apply my contour and bronzer shades with just this brush.
Granted, this is on the pricier side of things, so I have also been putting a cheaper alternative to the test. Enter the EcoTools Face And Body Sculpting Brush. These two aren't exactly the same when it comes to shape, the EcoTools brush is much more dense and doesn't have as slim or nimble a side profile as the Becca offering. Don't be alarmed, this doesn't hinder contouring too much since it's the edge you're really working with, that's the only thing that really matters here as it's only at the buffing stage that the whole brush will be touching your face. When it comes to blending the Becca has a slight edge (pun intended!) as the brush hairs aren't as tightly packed – the EcoTools brush feels a little more clunky (in part due to the chunkier handle) but you can achieve the same look with both, it just requires a different technique.
Both brushes wash nicely, I've had these for a while and they still look and feel great. The EcoTools brush dries quicker since it's synthetic compared to the Becca's (cruelty free) real hairs, but both hold their shape and work amazingly for a quick contour as well as applying bronzer or powder down the décolletage or onto the shoulders. Price wise the Becca brush is £40 (I know, I know but it's good) and is available at Cult Beauty, the EcoTools Face & Body Sculpting Brush is a little harder to track down but I managed to find it on Amazon for a bargain £5. It definitely isn't as refined as the Becca brush it is a good place to test the water to see if it's a contour style you like or a good alternative if you want to save some cash.
What are your favourite contour brushes? Have you tried anything like these?
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When a new product drops it's exciting – I see makeup all day but I still love the anticipation and buzz surrounding new launches from my favourite brands. What doesn't come along every day however is a totally new brand that seems to get it right in every way, so when I saw these new products from Bagsy I was incredibly excited. By nature humans are curious and we always want to try something new, but when it comes to makeup I feel like too often we play it safe, follow the herd and stick with the same old brands. If you're looking to shake it up you'd be hard pressed to find a better brand than Bagsy – currently exclusive to Feel Unique, this new British brand have impressed me so much already…
Firstly, let's talk about the packaging since that's the first thing that hits you – I try to look beyond the packaging wherever possible (after all it's what's inside that matters and you can often pay a fortune for something with a bad formula just because a certain name is slapped all over the front) but at the same time I love good branding and products that have clearly been considered before manufacture and not just rushed out for the sake of it.
Although the outer packaging all contain different prints, they are still really cohesive and they feel fresh, current and modern without being gimmicky. The product range itself is the same and hits somewhere between classic and innovative, with pretty, wearable colours that will appeal to everyone in unique packaging to make it a bit more fun. As well as colour products like a beautiful bronzer, soft matte lip colours, eyeshadow sticks and blush there are some handbag essentials like a dry shampoo, kabuki brush, hand cream and a cute flamingo cosmetic bag.
Not only are all the products wearable and well thought out, but they are cruelty free to boot. This is something that has become increasingly important to me recently and I'm working on a cruelty free Hello Gemma as we move towards the future so I was pleased to see Bagsy adopting ethical procedures. I've been giving the hand cream and dry shampoo a whirl and both are lovely and smell delicious, I'm still testing the makeup out and I'm sure you will be seeing it on my channel and Instagram so keep your eyes peeled.
What do you think of Bagsy? Are you as impressed with their look as I am? Let me know!
You can take a look at Bagsy here.
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The Lake District is one of my happy places and it's somewhere I have spent lots of time with my family, especially growing up. As many of you know my parents now live in the Canary Islands but they are avid hikers so we often spent weekends in the lakes and it frequently became a family affair with my Grandparents joining us – my Grandpa had a bit of a soft spot for Buttermere Bitter!
My Grandpa passed away a few years ago and my parents only visit the UK once or twice a year, but we have so many happy memories there that it's lovely to go back. There's something about being in the middle of such beautiful countryside that immediately puts me at ease and calms me no matter how much is going on in my life. My parents flew to the UK early ahead of our family trip around Europe so we decided to head to the Lakes in a log cabin.
My Nana joined us and we brought Maddie along too – she was still recovering from surgery (poor puppy!) so she couldn't walk very far and I was on strict instructions to keep her exercise to a minimum as she was quite swollen. In the end it worked out well, we pottered around with Maddie and my Nana whilst my parents headed up the fells for some walking.
There are some really cute little shops and cafes to be found, my Nana's favourite is Poppi Red in Hawkshead. They sell the most beautiful selection of homeware and also have a cafe serving amazing cakes, food and coffee. It's a lovely place to sit outside if you have a dog with you, they provide water and welcome well behaved pups so Maddie was in her element! Hawkshead in general is lovely and you can park up and explore a little bit. We met so many dogs it was unreal.
Windermere is also a lovely place to have a walk around, I am quite the coffee addict so when I spotted Homeground I knew immediately it was my kind of place. Is it bad that I initially judge a coffee shop on their colour scheme and typeface? Well, I have to admit I do, and their grey colour scheme and nice logo stood out to me so I wandered inside in search of a soy flat white. As soon as I walked in I spotted a Made sofa and I knew I was in my happy place! I had an excellent coffee and Matt had a really good mocha, they have different types of chocolate that they can add which is such a nice touch, and I also bought the best Ethiopian coffee there, they ground it in store for me according to my needs (I wanted to use it for cold brew) and were super friendly.
I also had a look around Daisy Chain Studio which is potentially the most Pinterest-ing shop in existence. I picked up some lovely drinking jars to use for cold brew coffee and smoothies and got chatting to the owner who was just so lovely. Really recommend paying her a visit if you're around, their homeware upstairs is gorgeous. I also love Booths supermarket whenever I'm in the Lakes and Windermere has a good branch, they stock Lazy Day products which are vegan versions of Rocky Road, Millionaires Shortbread and Tiffin – insanely good! I got some of those for treats back at the cabin.
The best thing was being able to catch up with my parents and my Nana. The cabin did have wifi but it was slow and spotty so most of the time I was offline and since the Lakes doesn't have the best reception it was actually nice to unplug for a while and enjoy the lovely scenery. Maddie loved it and got some much needed TLC after her op, she even had puppy ice cream in the form of Billy & Margot. I got this from Ocado before we went and she absolutely loved it! At first I thought these were a little pricey but she got about four or five servings out of it and I would highly recommend them for a warm weather treat if you have dogs, Maddie had the Apple, Banana and Carrot flavour so we will try a different one next time.
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and this trip was definitely that for us, are you a fan of the Lake District or do you have another place you like to visit to unwind? Let me know!
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What this is essentially is a reconstructor. If you regularly dye your hair (especially if you bleach it) and use heated tools you might be familiar with the stretchy, weak and damaged feeling that can accompany such crimes against otherwise luscious locks. I am a bit of an addict when it comes to dyeing my hair myself, especially with bleach. I never learn – I just get my hair healthy and then I drive to the supermarket on a whim and throw on a box of bleach quicker than you can say "not recommended for dark brown hair". Think of this as hair rehab, it coddles, strengthens and cares for your damaged barnet until it's strong enough to go it alone, and over the long term it can really help your hair to grow out.
You apply this as a leave-in treatment (I focus mainly on my poor, poor ends) and whilst this isn't listed anywhere online, the instructions that come with it state that it's proven to stay in your hair through four washes. I apply it every other time I wash my hair because I'm paranoid, but the fact that I don't have to use it every time makes it last longer than other products and if you stick to the once every four washes line it would be great value for money. The scent is fresh and inoffensive, you don't need to use a lot and it really does what it says on the tin. This was originally recommended by a hairdresser and since I first purchased it I've always had some lingering around.
The new packaging states that you get 150ml now, so whilst the new bottle is taller and thinner you actually get more for your money. This isn't cheap, but the fact that it really works and lasts a long time compared to similar products means I really don't mind continually repurchasing it. I still use serums and leave in conditioners alongside this since this is really working on repairing the hair not shine, softness or detangling, and it never feels like too much or weighs down my hair. If you recently damaged your hair and a hefty chop seems like your only solution it might be worth trimming off the worst of it and giving this a whirl, I for one wouldn't be without it.
Kerastase Ciment Thermique retails for £17.45 at Feel Unique.
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Today I want to talk about something that is very close to my heart, and some goals I have set myself going forward when it comes to my daily routine. Health and wellbeing have always been important to me, but recently it's been important for me to make a marked effort to improve not only my physical health, but my mental and emotional wellbeing too, to live a more mindful life.
So often we talk about health in terms of our appearance, how many calories we have consumed, what workouts we did and inches lost. These are all important in their own way, and I've been on my own journey when it comes to nutrition, particularly in a bid to rid myself of PCOS, but as well as focusing on what I might have lose, I wanted to know what wisdom that could help me gain, too.
Clinique are running an inspirational campaign at the moment – #faceforward, which is all about inspiration, goals, looking to the future and arming yourself with the tools you need to tackle what life throws at you. As part of this I decided to examine my own goals to see how I can achieve them going forward.
I've reached the stage in life where I know myself very well. I know my strengths, weaknesses and accept the things that might frustrate me, the parts of me that are written in my DNA. I wonder however, if there were things I could do, small or notable, to get around these weaknesses. I can't change everything about myself, or make a Monday morning workout pleasurable, but could I hack my life so to speak, make things easier and get more done?
Turns out the answer was yes. I made a list of things I wanted to change and looked for ways to make it as easy as possible for myself to succeed. All this time, when I failed at something I really beat myself up, but often the problem is the way I approach things. I am not someone who likes to jump up on a Monday morning and dash to the gym, so why try to force myself to do that? I looked for other ways to accomplish my goals and make achieving them a central part of my daily routine, so subtle I surely couldn't fail.
The first thing I wanted to tackle was how I started my day. I am not a morning person, so to speak, and although I love the feeling of accomplishment that goes hand in hand with completing your to- do list before 10am, it takes me a while to get into the groove. The answer to this was simple, (although it didn't feel quite so easy for the first few bleary-eyed days) I had to get up earlier. I need a certain amount of time in the morning, I have the most successful days when I've had chance to gather my thoughts and get ready without rushing, so I started to set my alarm an hour earlier. Painful at first, but totally worth it.
This is where the Clinique 3 Step System comes in – I love rituals when it comes to my morning routine, so after my coffee I use the cleanser, toner and moisturiser recommended for my skin type (dry combination) and it gives me time to take care of myself, gather my thoughts and prepare for the day ahead. This little trio is having an amazing effect on my skin so far and I'm thoroughly enjoying pampering myself. I wasn't always the best at remembering the three steps in the morning, when I did a quick wash and moisturise, but now I have the extra time and the trio of products designed to work together I'm taking time to properly care for my skin.
Exercise was the next thing on my mind, mainly because I knew I wasn't getting enough, I have to admit. Working from home and sitting mainly at a computer lends itself to a mostly sedentary lifestyle, and it's easy to find an excuse not to go to the gym when you don't pass it on your daily commute (or even HAVE a commute) – so I brought the workouts to me. I made myself a standing desk, used an activity monitor as a guilt trip (it vibrates every hour I've been sat down) and did the work I could standing up. It's surprising how many extra calories you burn and how much your posture improves, without much effort on your part. I didn't even have to spend a lot – whilst standing desks can be expensive, I managed to DIY my own using a raised platform from Ikea on an existing desk. Excellent.
Adopting a puppy definitely happened out of love, not a desire to burn calories, but it can't be denied that walking Maddie and running around a pretty park with her is a workout that doesn't feel like a chore. I try to make the most of this, and walk her before my meals to boost my metabolism and also clear my head. Going somewhere scenic sparks my creativity, boosts my mood and gets my blood pumping. I ditched the gym membership that only gave me guilt and instead found at-
home workouts that I can fit in easily in the evening.
As many of you know, in the last few months I made the switch from vegetarian to vegan. This is by far the best thing I could have done, not only for my own wellbeing but because of the way it's made me fall in love with cooking again. When you change your diet you not only have to look for new ideas in the kitchen, but also educate yourself on nutrition to make sure you're getting everything you need. It's been a really great experience in every way and I've been pushing myself even harder to try new recipes and ways of cooking.
My final hurdle was a full-blown tech addiction. I read a lot, but it's always on a screen, and I felt like the first thing I did in the morning was check social media, and I simply swapped my work computer for the television at the end of the day. I made a conscious decision to switch off, leave my phone elsewhere and read a book, listen to music or a podcast and give my eyes a rest. Not only does it stimulate me mentally, it also helps me to wind down at night. We aren't wired to fall asleep right away after staring at a brightly lit screen, and I sleep much better when I ditch the tech in the evenings.
Throughout this experience I've been making sure to look after myself more, be kinder to my body and take time to reflect when I need it. Although my health and wellbeing journey is still ongoing, this has been a really positive experience for me, and helped me to look forward, not focus on my shortcomings or beat myself up for doing things my own way.
Are you working towards your own goals at the moment? Maybe at work, at home, at school or, like me you might be working on your lifestyle – Clinique invites you to make a promise to the future. Share the pledge you're making to yourself via Twitter @Clinique_UK and Instagram @cliniqueuk. Take part in the #faceforward campaign to motivate yourself and inspire others!
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Beans are a herbivores best friend – a cheap way to get your protein, they make dreamy burgers and bulk out soups and chilli. I know some of my meat-eating friends sometimes cast them aside in favour of other things but trust me, if there was ever a dish to make you appreciate the humble bean it's this smokey salad. This is a very very quick recipe and it's totally stolen from a Waitrose product, I have to admit. I don't have a store near me but I tried this and fell in love so I had to figure out a way to make it myself. Luckily after a quick peek at their ingredients label it was super simple to recreate, but you'll need to get your hands on some liquid smoke. This is the star of the show and really boosts the flavour to give it a chargrilled, smokey mexican feel.
You will need:
This is the perfect dish to add to a BBQ table, or to serve over a salad to up the protein. It's delicious and tastes amazing as a side with some bean burgers and veggie skewers, it's even better the next day too!
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You will need:
There's not really much in the way of instructions here, you simply blend these ingredients together in a food processor or blender until you reach your desired consistency. Although nutritional yeast is familiar to all the vegans out there, it might sound a little strange to the uninitiated. Trust me when I say this recipe desperately needs it, so be sure to pick some up in your local Holland & Barrett or online – you can use the rest to make wonderful cheese sauces and vegan mac & cheese, I have recipes for both of these coming soon so keep your eyes peeled!
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As a dry-haired girl who is always trying to wash her hair less but loves the feeling of clean locks, I've come to rely on dry shampoo to prolong the time between washes and make me look somewhat presentable. The key word in that sentence is look, because despite appearances, I never felt fresh, clean, or well…nice after a date with the dry stuff.
I've tried so many brands over the years, from Batiste to pricier salon brands, and whilst some were lighter in formula they always left me feeling gross and desperate for a shower. I honestly started to think that it was nigh on impossible to produce what I was looking for, after all there's probably only so much you can do with compressed air and powder – was there any point trying different brands?
I should preface this by saying that I adore Ruth Crilly. It's not much of a disclaimer really because I haven't met anyone who didn't have a kind word to say about her, but she is a very good human being. You know how it goes, you see a beautiful model and think she must be a bit bigheaded, maybe a bit bitchy when you meet her, there must be something wrong with her after all. Well suffice to say Ruth has beauty but she's also super friendly, down to earth, intelligent, and is just an all round nice person. I promise this isn't a fanclub, but what I'm trying to say is she's what I like to call a good egg, only now she's a good egg who managed to produce the best dry shampoo ever.
Strong words, I know, but whilst it took me a while to try COLAB (still kicking myself) it is safely the best formula I've tried. Lightweight, functional, and with a wardrobe of subtle fragrances that won't leave you smelling like you covered yourself in a tween boyband fragrance, I've now got to the point where I really can't function without this. I recently ran out and went back to a half-empty bottle that was lingering around my bedroom – let's just say I don't miss life BC (before COLAB).
The best part of this for me is the formula, but the price is nice too. You can pick this up for a few pounds in Superdrug and save the money you'd spend on pricier offerings for something else, or if like me you're determined to work your way through the scents, maybe another bottle. If you haven't given this a whirl, you really should – thanks Ruth, my hair and wallet are eternally grateful.
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When the days get warmer, the nights get longer and….the lip products get brighter? I don't know about you but summer days call for beer gardens, ice lollies, carefree days and adventure – I either want a knockout liquid lipstick that will see me through all that, or (more often than not) an easy, slick on and go, no mirror required formula. Today I'm talking about the latter, partly because I still haven't found a liquid lipstick I trust enough not to wimp out on me, but mostly because there's nothing like a pretty, lightweight product in the summer whether you're on holiday or at home.
The market is awash with 'chubby stick' style crayons, and whilst these are fantastic there are many other offerings out there that deserve to be celebrated. For me, these wonders fall into two categories – balms and glossier formulas. Although I love the look of lipgloss, it's totally impractical for me in the summer when the temperature rises and I'm feeling the breeze in my hair as I drive with the windows down. Hair…breeze…gloss…you see the problem here, so even the glossier offerings I have to share with you are more of a liquid balm consistency. Think nourish, not sticky.
Kicking things off with the most practical of offerings, the tinted balm. These might bring back memories of blowing your hard earned pocket money on Lip Smackers (I practically owned shares in Bonne Bell) but things have got a lot more sophisticated since then and some of these really pack a punch when it comes to colour. Here are my top picks:
If you want something with a little more gloss, here are my more amped-up offerings for lacquer lovers:
So those are my favourite slick-on and go summer lip products, have you tried any of these? What are your go-to products for an easy wash of colour?
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Hello from Sunny Berlin! I am currently in Germany for DX Berlin, a conference being held by Abbott for the blogging community around type 1 diabetes.
Now, I know what you're thinking…Gemma you don't have diabetes! And you're right, I don't, but I was so honoured to be asked to come and meet the bloggers here, talk about social media, my work and maybe share some insight from a different kind of online community.
Social media has changed my life, after all I met Matt, joined a community, found a career, made friends and even adopted a puppy online. We sometimes find our corner of the internet and stay there, so I was really excited at the prospect of seeing another online world, chatting about my passions and sharing some tips and tricks.
I travelled from Manchester – Munich, then Munich – Berlin. Thanks to the football being held in the city the flights had all been booked up long in advance and there was a real buzz around the airport with plenty of Spaniards and Italians travelling to see their teams.
I flew with Lufthansa who were fantastic, they even had a pay as you go self serve Nespresso stand at the gates, need I say more? I arrived in Berlin to some much welcome sunshine and met a viewer in Starbucks which absolutely made my day and really drove home how social media can connect us to people all over the world. It was so lovely to arrive in a new country and be greeted so warmly by someone who knew me! I checked into our hotel for the weekend, the H2 in Alexanderplatz, which was really clean and well located.
I was running on caffeine and very little sleep, but I was so excited to meet the other bloggers and Abbott had arranged a cocktail reception at the Bellini Lounge which gave me a chance to chat to people, hear about their blogging journeys and find out more about the diabetes community.
I learned a lot that evening alone and after a stroll back to the hotel with my new friend Sofia I had an early night and got ready for the next day in Berlin…]]>
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Garnier Nutrisse.
A month on from my colour correction (read all about that here) my newly-brunette mane was looking a little drab and in need of a refresh. I knew when I first got rid of the red that I would eventually need to find a nice brunette shade, so when Garnier got in touch offering to help I was all ears. I usually refresh my colour every 6-8 weeks but because I'd used such a flat, ashy brown after stripping the red dye from my hair it was looking a bit worn out by the 4 week mark.
I wanted a rich, multi-tonal brown that had depth and warmth without being too close to the red I'd just spent time eliminating. I was looking for a shade that would be a good base for any balayage I might do before my holiday in July, that would flatter my complexion and not look so 'blocky' and heavy. I settled on Cappuccino in the Garnier Nutrisse range which is actually the shade Davina wears in their latest ads. You can watch me dye it and see the finished result in the video below!
Garnier have a pretty snazzy live chat function on their site, where you can speak to a colour expert from the comfort of your own home. You can check that out here if you are looking for your perfect summer shade and have any questions for the experts!
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First of all, why did I quit dairy? I know these days it's almost a trend to be cutting one food group or another, avoiding gluten, eating only raw, cutting carbs, eating high amounts of carbs, ditching fat, consuming healthy fats, going paleo…it can be baffling and dizzying to figure out what you should and shouldn't be eating. Every single day there's a headline telling us that the food we demonised yesterday now cures cancer – it's pretty ridiculous and for that reason I really don't want this post to be seen as me telling people what I think they should eat.
My reasons for ditching the dairy are really twofold – As many of you know I have been vegetarian for twenty years now and whilst around half of my recipe books are vegan I did still consume cheese and occasionally milk when it was an ingredient in food out of the house or if I had tea elsewhere. I find labels incredibly problematic (this could be a whole post in and of itself so I will try and reign myself in here in the interests of time) because there will always be some way we can improve our compassion towards other living beings and this topic can be a hotbed of arguments from people who think you're not doing enough. I tried to make educated decisions when it came to where I got my food from, like getting eggs from family friends rather than factory farms, drinking mostly non-dairy milk in my own home and limiting my consumption of cheese but I never fastidiously checked labels or told myself I was cutting them out completely.
I would still not label myself a vegan, I honestly don't feel any need to unless it's an easy way to explain what meal I would like to a waitress, and I have still been using honey sometimes (although THAT issue itself is up for debate in vegan circles with independent vegan beekeepers arguing the case of sustainability – see what I mean about labels?) Who knows, in the future I may eat eggs from my friend's pet ducks occasionally since that is not going to contribute to any industries I disagree with. The truth is, I think we are all just trying to do our best to be compassionate people and there will always be something you can improve on. You might not eat any animal products but your iPhone was likely made by workers suffering under awful conditions and you picked up some socks from Primark on your lunch break last week. Even if you don't shop in Primark and spend more on your clothes to feel better, you're not guaranteed to support ethical practices with even good old M&S outsourcing production to sweatshop. What about that quinoa salad you had for lunch? Was it fair trade?
The almond milk latte you had this morning – it takes a gallon of water to produce an almond, likely to be grown in California where they are experiencing record droughts, not to mention the coffee itself, how are those overseas workers treated? I think you get my point. We can analyse everything until the cows come home (pun intended) but my goal in life is to do my best. I've been aware of the dairy industry and it's problems for a long time now, and whilst in the back of my mind I've always wanted to make changes to my diet, something recently pushed me over the edge and that thing is PCOS.
It's no real secret that I have been suffering the effects of PCOS for years now. It could be a lot worse, it's not exactly life threatening in and of itself but truth be told it can be pretty miserable. I've lost count of the number of times I've read something along the lines of "You clearly eat more than this, you're not exactly skinny, you're chubby" on photos of my meals and I get it, if you don't have any kind of insulin resistance or condition that changes the way your body deals with food you probably do jump to that conclusion. My fellow PCOS sufferers will totally understand me though, and whilst like anyone else I have chocolate and takeaways once in a while, I don't eat badly on the whole and yet still find it difficult to shift the pounds I gained when I was first diagnosed with PCOS.
Don't mistake this for vanity alone, it's not all about weight or appearance – PCOS sufferers are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, heart disease and infertility and I don't want to end up there at all. Over the past few months I've upped my exercise significantly and after reading some reports, ended my love affair with dairy. The jury is still out on PCOS and dairy but I wanted to give it a go – if it helped some people it might help me and as a vegetarian it gave me the kick start I needed to really face how I felt about the dairy industry, the two things seemed to go hand in hand. Of course you can still eat junk food and follow a dairy free diet (I'm looking at you Mr Kipling Treacle Tart) but in general it has made me rely much more on whole foods and enjoy cooking even more than I did. If you've followed my blog for any length of time you will probably know that I'm all about cooking from scratch and plant-based foods, but cutting all dairy really forces you to up your game when it comes to making everything yourself.
I originally said I would cut dairy totally until my holiday. At the time that meant four months of no dairy which I thought would give me ample time to see how I felt about it. Two months in and I'm more than likely not going to have any dairy on my holiday itself or when I return, I feel really good and feel no need to go back at all. The main changes I've seen so far have been in my skin, mood and waistline. At the time I cut out dairy I was in the midst of a horrendous PCOS-induced acne flareup, these were usually few and far between but had become a regular occurrence over the past six months and I had painful cystic acne all over my face even in areas I never usually had problems with like my cheeks and forehead. Since cutting dairy I've seen a massive change for the better and apart from the odd hormonal spot I haven't had anything like the awful breakouts that were plaguing me.
The skin benefits have obviously really boosted my mood. We all like to think things like that don't affect us too much but they do, nobody wants to be in pain just moving their face around to speak, so I've been feeling way happier and just like I'm doing the right thing for my body. It's responding well and that feels good. I've lost two and a half inches from my waist, two from my hips and three from my chest/back so far. When I look in the mirror I honestly don't see that much difference so taking measurements has really helped me to see the effect it's had in two months alone, and I'm totally overjoyed at losing inches from my waist – this is the one area PCOS sufferers really struggle to lose fat, and the most dangerous place for anyone to store it. Seeing my waist shrink, if only when I use a measuring tape and not in the mirror yet, means weight loss with PCOS is possible. It might be slow, it might be hard, but it's totally possible, and that small start has done wonders for my mindset. It's easy to feel defeated when the odds are biologically stacked against you, but feeling defeated and wallowing in it (which I've been totally guilty of) doesn't get you anywhere.
So yeah, a dairy free diet is really suiting me on every level right now – nutritionally, ethically, physically and mentally. Whilst the benefits are clear I know it is really daunting to a lot of people, but I promise you it's not that hard at all, you just have to plan. My saving grace and something I would recommend to everyone is to keep your kitchen well stocked with vegan food. When I'm super hungry and there's nothing to eat it's the only time I'm ever tempted to stray, so I make sure there's always something vegan there for me, in every category. Yes, that means having some 'junk food' around too. You're not going to all of a sudden stop wanting ice cream, pizza, chocolate and dessert just because you've gone dairy free. Hormones are real, people, and if I don't have SOME kind of chocolate in my hand when mother nature pays a visit, or I can't have a hot chocolate after a long, hard day every once in a while it's just not going to go well. Yes you need to read labels more and yes you will have to look a little bit harder for things you can eat but it's all about planning.
Like most things it's your mentality and willingness to organise yourself that dictates how easy something is going to be for you. If you head to your local corner shop expecting them to have some chocolate buttons made with coconut milk you might as well try walking on water instead. When I mention to people that I've stopped eating dairy they look at me aghast and say, 'but what can you eat?' followed by a call and response type conversation between us as they reel off foods and I nod or shake my head as enthusiastically as I can. The truth is, you can eat a lot of things, some of them healthy, some of them not so healthy, and it's all about switching your mindset from 'ughhh I can't eat this, or this, or this' and instead focusing on what you love, having fun trying new brands to replace your old dairy loves and getting creative in the kitchen. You can sit feeling sorry for yourself or you can do a quick Amazon or Ocado order, have some treats to hand and you won't be feeling so jealous any more when your friend whips out a bar of Dairy Milk…after all you've got an OmBar in your bag!
Here are the products that have made my transition a piece of (dairy free) cake:
So there we have it, I hope that was useful for those of you who expressed interest on social media and my food channel. Like I said, this is just my experience, not me trying to convince anyone that they need to do it too. For those of you who are interested in the ethical and health reasons, I recommend documentaries like Forks Over Knives, Vegucated, Cowspiracy, Food Inc, Food Matters and Earthlings as well as this talk by James Wildman and this one by Rip Esselstyn. They are all interesting viewing, but I'm just leaving this here for those of you interested to look up on your own and come to your own conclusions.
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You can't hold me back when it comes to home items, it's my favourite kind of shopping to do! I've been stalking the H&M Home site for months now trying to get all the items I wanted at once (things sell out fast) but finally the stars aligned and they were all back in stock at the same time. H&M have a fantastic home department, my only complaint is that you can only buy it in person in a handful of London locations – please H&M give Manchester a home department and I will love you eternally!
There's a whole bunch of marble, copper and pastel goodness in here as well as a couple of things I picked up at Homesense and some prints I ordered from the very talented Ella Masters. You can check the video out below and the audio description is below for those of you who use it – enjoy!
Hi guys! I hope that you're all okay, today I've got a haul for you and it's a load of home stuff that I've been collecting together from various different places. Was that jingle at the beginning of this video a total blast from the past or what? I realised that on the last home haul I did, and home update, I didn't use the House to Home thing, I don't know why! Ah, memories, it reminds me of when we first got the house and we were doing all the structural stuff to it…well we weren't doing it but you know what I mean..it reminded me of that time, when we were looking for a house, so yeah…
I'm gonna start off with Homesense because I only got two things from Homesense. I got this, which is like a vase or a terrarium, I'm going to use it as a terrarium, I'm gonna put some cacti in there, maybe some succulents. It's got copper trim which I love, and also that geometic-y shape to it which again, I love. Yeah, I'm looking forward to putting that on my coffee table in the living room.
The next thing from Homesense is actually heavy! It's a gift from my Mum – I went into Homesense with her because she came over from Gran Canaria to visit for a little bit, and we went into Homesense (obviously!) I saw this, and I was like "I can't justify it I have so many kitchen things" but she got it for me as a gift which was very kind of her. The one deal she made with me is that I have to make her a meal in it, so I'm gonna do that! It's kind of like a casserole dish, it's white and it's got fluted edges almost, and a gold trim around it as well. My Mum & Dad had a dinner service that they passed down to me, and it's white with a gold trim. Very simple, very classic and I really like it. This kind of matches that so she thought it was perfect.
I love these prints, these are by Ella Masters, I follow her on Twitter and Instagram and I love her stuff so I'll link her website below if you want to check it out. I picked up some of these prints, she was having a sale and I picked up a few, then she put a free one in as well which is really cook. So the first one I got is this print, it's floral and says 'make shit happen' – I really like that for on my office wall, I have not finished this wall, a lot of you were asking to see it and the home stuff that I've shared is on my Instagram, and I'm going to be doing some home update blog posts. I'm going to be totally honest with you guys, renovating a house totally, from structural to decor – it takes a lot of money and it takes a lot of time. I don't have unlimited funds so I'm saving up for things and that's why there haven't been any more before and after videos. I'm saving up for really nice pieces that I know I'll love for years to come and that takes time to save up for. I will do some updates, in my mind I wanted the before and after videos to be totally finished and totally perfect. Things are not exactly as I want them to be, but I think I just need to swallow my pride and share an update with you, and just realise that it's never going to be finished in my eyes!
This wall runs the entire length of the house and I've got my half where I film, my office space. The other half of this loft is a complete mess and full of furniture that we are selling, and furniture we need to get rid of because obviously this loft was the whole storage for the house and we have kind of lost that. Well, we didn't lose it but you know what I mean, it's not a storage space – most people can just throw their junk in the loft and we can't really do that now…well we do it's just all over there, haha. I want to continue this wall over on to Matt's side and put some of Matt's band posters up, his Nottingham Forest signed shirt. I want to finish it off and once it's finished I will do an update on this office space. At the moment it's only my side that's remotely acceptable.
That was a really long-winded way of talking about these, but I thought this would look nice behind me on this wall! I got this one which says long live the dreamers, I love the simplicity of this, I'm planning on putting it above our bed, on the picture rail. The next one again is for this office, or maybe the kitchen and it says live what you love, with this pretty print behind it. Another one, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade, I really like that. I wish my handwriting looked like that! And then the one that she put in there for me which I really love as well, says hope floats, in a tattoo style. So I love those and I will put Ella's website below. She hasn't got the sale on at the minute but her prints are still really reasonable I would recommend them, they're great quality.
So the rest of the things are from H&M Home and I've been waiting for so long for all of this stuff to be in stock and it was finally all in stock at the same time and I managed to place my order.So, I duplicated some things and I'll explain why. The first thing I got is this really pretty copper photo frame on a chain, it's really unusual, I think it looks quite cool with the gap around the edge if you put a smaller postcard or print in there, or you could put something in there to fill it up but I really like this and I want to put this on our stairs. The stairs look horrendous at the minute because there's no carpet on there. When we got our puppy we decided to put the money into the garden, and do the garden whilst the weather is nice. It kind of coincided with getting a puppy because she's still having a few accidents, it seemed silly to carpet an area with a brand new carpet when you've got a puppy who is kind of peeing everywhere! TMI? Maybe? But yeah! The stairs are still a work in progress but I want to do a gallery wall going up them. I want to do mainly white frames, but I like these copper details for in between.
Another piece I got to go on the gallery wall is this, it's an oval mirror. It looks like it's on a chain but it's not malleable, it's…what am I trying to say? Haha it's rigid! You can see my camera and my light, hi! But I really like this and I think it will look really nice going up the stairs in between some other prints. The next thing I got is a chopping board. This is actually a lot smaller than I thought it would be but I really like it. It's nice to serve things on when you have guests. It's a ceramic chopping board that is marble effect, so it's not actually marble. I'm really into marble at the moment – I know it's a blogger cliché *dog whines* Sorry about that! I had to go and look after this little one as she's not feeling very well, she's been a bit sick It's a shame, I think she's just eaten something in the garden as puppies do!
Ok she's in bed relaxing now and I'm back! Where was I..blogger clichés and marble. I know, you like what you like, I can't help it, so this will be nice to serve tapas on for all those parties I don't have. I always say to Matt, 'this will be great for a party' and he's like 'Gemma, we never have parties' – it's true, we don't have any parties haha.
Also on a marble theme I got these two. They were listed as marble mugs, I'm going to use one of them on my desk or on my dressing table. Again, they're ceramic that look like marble and you could use these as mugs. There's nothing to stop you other than the fact that they don't have a handle, but I have mugs like that for green tea! Drinky drinky you could totally use these. I am going to use them as storage as well, I've not decided where I'm going to put those.
The next thing I got I'm actually really bummed out about because it came broken. I'm going to call H&M as soon as I finish this, it's this glass dome with an antiqued gold bottom. I really wanted to put a candle in here for in my living room but it has this big crack in there, hope you can see that crack!
I got two cushion covers, I'm so fussy with cushion covers, I can never really find ones that I love, there's always something I would change about them. At the moment we have a black and white thing going on, you might have seen this photo on Instagram, I really wanted to brighten it up a little bit for summer, so I will reuse those elsewhere in the house, and for spring/summer I got some brighter cushion covers. I've always had one cushion in the middle and then them symmetrical either side and I kind of want to do something a little more messy! I got this one, which is a salmon-y pinky colour with a white pattern on it, they are 40×40 and I'm going to have all different sizes which I think will look nice. Then I got this one, which is a grey marl, also 40×40, and I really like that.
The last two marble things, I promise. I got these two plates, they're ceramic plates and I really want the smaller one as well but it's never in stock. I got one for blog photography because it's nice to have different textures, and to put that on my desk or something. I got another one for in the kitchen to go with the chopping board, so they match, for all those parties I don't have!
The last thing I got, again from H&M is this set of trays. I really like this because they're really similar to a lot of other things I've seen but way more affordable. You get a set of three trays, they're metal but coated metal. The first one you get is a white one, and then you get a lilac colour and a yellow one as well. You can have them like this, or apart. At the moment we have a copper one on the coffee table but I'm going to use that elsewhere in the house and I think these will go nicely with the springtime cushions.
I hope you liked this video, check out my Instagram if you want to see some pictures of the house I will be posting some on there, and I will do some blog posts with some updated things and some video updates. Our yard is going to be done within the month and I'm SO excited. That will be a huge difference. I haven't shown you what it looks like yet but I will take some before pictures because it's honestly post-apocalyptic the way it looks now, and it should be all decked and nice with plants growing in there. Really excited to get that done now the weather is warming up a bit. So yeah, thanks for watching, I'll link everything I can find in the video description, thanks for watching and I will see you soon with another video. Thanks guys!
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2000 Lamborghini Diablo Performance
5,707 cc 5.7 liters V 12 mid engine with 87 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 9 and country/highway (mpg): 13
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 13 and EPA city (mpg): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 390 kW , 530 HP SAE @ 7,100 rpm; 445 ft lb , 605 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
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Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Limited slip differential
Responsive suspension
Internal spare wheel
Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Automatic front suspension levelling
2000 Lamborghini Diablo Exterior
Body color front and rear bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.32
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 176, overall width (inches): 80.3, overall height (inches): 43.9, wheelbase (inches): 104.3, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 64.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 42.6
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, leather on doors and leather on dashboard
Gloss paint , metallic paint
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Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,582
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
2000 Lamborghini Diablo Interior
Air conditioning with climate control
Element antenna
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Front seats cigar lighter
Full dashboard and floor console
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Driver and passenger front airbag
Sports driver seat with lumbar adjustment , sports passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Two head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.3, front hip room (inches): 31.5, front leg room (inches): 40.3 and front shoulder room (inches): 59.4
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Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Rear view mirror
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Front seat back storage
Seating: two seats
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That's the question fire investigators are wondering today after Fiddy's Long Island home burned to the ground last night.
According to an article in today's NY Post, the case is being referred to the arson squad "because of the intensity of the fire, and also being that who belongs to the house."
- The blaze occurred just days after a heated confrontation inside the woman's attorney's office over the home. 50 Cent does not live in the home and apparently wasn't there at the time.
Six people inside the Dix Hills home were taken to a hospital suffering smoke inhalation. Police later said they were treated and released. A firefighter also suffered a minor eye injury, officials said.
Investigators from the Suffolk County arson squad were called to the scene after Dix Hills Fire Chief Larry Feld deemed the blaze suspicious. The fire was reported at 4:59 a.m. and was extinguished about 45 minutes later, Feld said.READ MORE…
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme
this could go either way..either 50 had someone do it cuz she's pissing him off where it can't be traced back to him or she did it to frame him..she doesn't want to leave so her actually setting the fire wouldn't be in her best interest unless she was trying to get back at 50..she's trifling so I could see it happening..all of this is too coincidental
damnnnn…50 and his baby momma need to resolved their differences b4 someone gets hurt…i read about this and how she threaten to call the police if he picked the boy up from a sporting event (a game or pratice)…supposedly he hasn't seen the boy since a decision was made to evict them from the house…
i think she did it, didnt she get the eviction order? because the house belongs to 50 from what i know, i may be wrong but i think thats one of 50 cent houses, he actually lives in connecticut, hmmm…..if she did it she`s going to face the music big time!
How do you figure she did it, when it happened 5 in the morning and her and her son where home and had to be rescued? 50 talks to much and has too many enemies.
Vegas Dice
50 had someone tourch the spot!
According to reports, his baby momma, his son, and her boyfriend had to be rescued.
And since they've been beefin' heavily, he did it to get her out the house.
Question answered!
Call me Inspector Gadget! I got investigating skills.
http://www.myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird
Shaniqua might have motive to burn down the house, but why would she do it while her and her child were in the house. I don't know all the details, but this seems like an accident.
50 wanted her azz out so he took it to the next level, but with her asking for more money she could of did it out of hate. Who knows????????
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme
Shanekia(sp) starting this blaze would not be as farfetched as you would think..I don't think she did it personally but she could have told someone to do it not realizing the magnitude of the blaze but just enough so it could look like it was done to get her out of the house. The smoke inhalation was the icing on the cake she didn't bargain for..I don't see 50 doing this because his son is in the house..It's already proven she's money hungry and their son is a bragaining chip for her, so Marquis welfare is not in her best interest..but then we can throw all of this out and say Fat Joe did it..who knows
http://notenoughrealmen.blogspot.com 2thick4u
She burned down the house and trying to blame.
My opinion: HER BOYFRIEND DID IT! She had her man living with her in his home and they're mad because they were evicted. She hasn't let him see his son since…then she threatens to call the po-po's if he pick's his kid up from a game, THEN her man and his homie's try to provoke Fitty into a fight (probably to sue for money)….GO FIGURE!
Wow, just wow.Really, I don't think 50 is that low.I mean he has a public persona, but when it comes his son, I know he wouldn't do such a thing.This sounds like a set-up on someones side.This might been accidental, but this is all to a coisidence (sp).
2bme Says:
Shanekia(sp) starting this blaze would not be as farfetched as you would think..I don't think she did it personally but she could have told someone to do it not realizing the magnitude of the blaze but just enough so it could look like it was done to get her out of the house. The smoke inhalation was the icing on the cake she didn't bargain for..I don't see 50 doing this because his son is in the house..It's already proven she's money hungry and their son is a bragaining chip for her, so Marquis welfare is not in her best interest..but then we can throw all of this out and say Fat Joe did it..who knows
May 30th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
you said it all ! its very unlikely that 50 cent did it, but then again stranger things have happened….hmmmm sometimes people have to careful with the type of name they give their kids…lmao, with a name like "shaniqua" what do you expect? lmao
If she did she deserves to go to jail that is insane and someone could have been killed.I'm about sick of her lazy behind,what did she want a free ride for the rest of her life.A 19 yr old teen set a fire here in Houston b/c he was mad at another teen and he ended up killing a disabled woman who could not get out in time. People do not even think about things before they do them.BTW I don't think that 50 is above doing something like this either, he's not that evolved.
Vegas Dice
Let's rewind to 50 cents video "Many Men"..
Where his boy burned the house down, and left a 50 cent piece in the driveway.
"On fire, up in here.. It's burnin hot, we on FIYAAAAAAH"..
And, where was Yayo? He's a damn GOON, he probably did it!
I don't know. This could go either way. But, it could all be KARMA. God does not like ugly.
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly
Who ever did it will most likely get caught…I stay on my forensic science and it doesnt take much to figure out what happended, also a lot of people think the evidence gets burned in the fire and they are truelly mistaken.
I agree with everyone's theory. She did it. 50 did it. The boyfriend did it.
WHY I THINK SHE and BOYFRIEND DID IT:
I think she did it b/c she is a baby mama with the mentality that "he ain't gone git sh!t if I can't get it". She mapped out a plan to have them start a fire, but not where she and the child and the boyfriend weren't able to get out safely. But you know Ray-Ray and Pookie and nem had to go get liquored up and weeded out before they could do anything "properly", got the munchies, feel asleep and woke up past the designated "fire startin'" time. Baby mama and nem fell asleep waiting and thus you have the rescue and smoke inhalation fiasco.
He ain't got sh!t to lose. He gets them out of his house and the insurance money. It's a win-win situation for him.
Vitamin Water, B!TCHES!
I swear blk folks can't do wrong right!
It does sound real suspect. I also heard that she is trying to sue him saying that he pushed her or something. This chick is off the chain. That dude she got living up in the house must be a wimp too. They are definetely trying to live off of 50's money…Now Sandra she is a perfect example of a "GOLDDIGGER"….Not only does she have Marquis who is 50's son be she has a younger child as well. I bet the younger child's father isn't on child support.
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme
^^^however 50 is calculated, if he did do it, under no circumstances will he be traced. It would be more believeable if his son was not athome, however I really can't wrap my mind around him doing it knowing Marquise could be killed. I watch waaay too much CSI too many plausible situations..lol
http://myspace.com/birminghamblaze Dani
O.J did it!!!!!!!!
http://www.myspace.com/sweetpea_337 pyt_504
hahahhahahahahaha SHE PULLED A LEFT EYE ON THAT ASS!!! hahahahaa I dont mean to laugh but hahahhahaaa
but then again 50 got money and he is a sneaky dude! He prob did have someone burn it like most of ya'll are saying just to be mean so that she dont get the house. I mean he doesnt even live there anyway
http://myspace.com/birminghamblaze Dani
Sorry I've been watching too much Tyler Perry. This situation is just awful though
2bme Says:
^^^however 50 is calculated, if he did do it, under no circumstances will he be traced. It would be more believeable if his son was not athome, however I really can't wrap my mind around him doing it knowing Marquise could be killed. I watch waaay too much CSI too many plausible situations..lol
May 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I am with you 100% lol… i guess CSI will do that to us, i cant see 50 doing it, folks lets remenber the heffa was asked to leave the house, 50 only has one child and he wouldnt go that far…but then again as in CSI you have got to keep all the options on the table…lol
to be continued!
There is no reason for him to burn down his own home especially if she was issued a court order to move out of the house.
Greed.Her greediness is hitting her hard.Do anything for attention.She wants more.
But really, who knows who did it.It still suspect though.
candi got gushy
LMAO !! @vegasdice…. Well if he did put someone up to it,they will never be caught.Atleast Shanquia can get red cross to help her find a place now. 50 will get the 5 million for the house insurance and he got her ass out one way or another. They are both winners in this or LOSERS !!!!! 50 is just as trife for wanting his son out as much ss she is trife for moving another dude in …..
Vegas Dice
@candi got gushy.. I agree! Both are trife.
I think he did it to get them out the house, but I don't think he meant to hurt his son inside.. He was just making his point..
He has a lot to gain from setting the fire..
1. She's no longer in the house
2. He gets NICE insurance money.. Cha-Ching!
3. She's homeless now, so maybe he'll get his son
4. He had the local fein do it for $20, so he didn't spend too much and there's no trace
5. We all know how 50 cent is sneaky, and hood – check his track record
6. Why am I so involved? I got shit to do & I'm not Shaniqua!
That being said I'm GHOST (deuces)..
I don't think he did it cause the judge ruled in his favor and told her to get out
The fire has been claimed not definate, but arson by the fire fighters. An Insuance Company will not fork over the money just because you paid your premiums. There will be a thorough investigation. I don't believe 50 had anything to do with it. No(sane)parent is going to risk the welfare of their child in this manner over an eviction.
@ 18: You are a fool.. I am at working LMAO on your comment… The boyfriend and his boys did it.. I dont think shanequalicious did it..
I can't agree with yall about 50 being trife for wanting her out of the house.
#1 she is not working and he PAYS ALL THE BILLS
#2 She got her momma and dem not to mention some other man staying there. In a house that 50 put her up in, so that his son wouldn't be in the hood.
IMO she gives stong, independent women a bad name. She is tricking out at the expense of her son. If you don't call that right there TRIFE I don't know what is….LOL
#32 said:
IMO she gives stong, independent women a bad name. She is tricking out at the expense of her son
That b!tch don't sound too independent to me. She got SOMEBODY ELSE payin her bills and she refused to leave HIS house.
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E…….ah hell yall know what I'm tryin to spell.
"she got her own house?" – NO
"her own ca(h)?" – Imma say NO on that too
"two jobs?" – NO – I don't think she even had one job – with a name like Shaniqua, the resume didn't make it past the receptionist.
The only thing I can say is, the house probably really "smelt" like onion rings!
Broke down baby mama – would be better suited!
clearly she did it and it the flames got bigger than she expected. she's a wicked bitch if she did cause she knew her kid was in the house. these ghetto hoochie momma's just turn fool when money is around. i hope 50 fights to have her son taken away as she's clearly not fit to be a mother if she did do this crap.
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme
according to TMZ :
The lawyer for 50 Cent's baby mama, Shaniqua Tompkins, tells TMZ that she heard "someone" come into the house this morning at 4 AM, shortly before the fire broke out around a hour later.
Paul Catsandonis, Shaniqua's lawyer, tells us that his client is "traumatized" by the fire and that the kids are similarly in total shock. Six people, including Tompkins and their 10-year-old son Marquise, were in the house. They all were transported to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation.
riiigghht..you need more people
I was reading another blog and the write up inferred that Shaniqua was trying to place blame on 50. Now, I am no 50 fan but that defies logic. 50 has been winning in court against her not to mention 50 has a lot going on in terms of $. He may not be the most mature brother but he's a hustler; making that money; he had no reason to burn down his own home. Shaniqua has clearly shown through her actions and demands that she's not the most stable minded person so if there was foul play, they need to look at Shaniqua and her boy friend.
Oh Yea, a lot more info is coming out and again I don't think 50 had anything to do with it. Chick says someone broke in the house around 4:00 in the morning; yea ok.
there are some ridiculous comments in here…..first of all if 50 had decided to burn his own property down he would at least made sure his son was not in the house…..the six people inside were, baby mama, her two kids, an aunt and a cousin and her child. no mention of boyfriend. maybe she had an arguement with boyfriend or kicked him out and he came back to torch the place. i don't even think she would have anything to do with it if she was in the house when the fire started. 50 has many enemies, i notice a lot in here, maybe one of them did it. being hateful and evil will make one do something stupid thinking they are getting at that person. hey who knows maybe game did it….he had went to 50's house before and distroyed some of his property and 50 never pressed charges…..anyone could have done it so stop pointing fingers at 50. 50 is doing all of his fighting the right way…….in court.
so who gets the insurance money? will shaniqua sue 50 for this whole ordeal? i bet you she does.
@ missdisrection Says:
Oh Yea, a lot more info is coming out and again I don't think 50 had anything to do with it. Chick says someone broke in the house around 4:00 in the morning; yea ok.
Think God it has never happened to me, but when someone breaks into your house don't you call the police? Don't you go room to room and do an inventory and a bed check on the kids. Who goes back to sleep?
http://www.myspace.com/bettathaniwasb4 2bme
OMG you guys have GOT to watch TMZ..she's claimng 50 is obsessed with her and he started the fire..(he's in Louisiana by the way..I guess Yayo did it)..it's a mess!
She's making the obvious, OBVIOUS.
H O E sit down!
http://www.sandrarose.com Sandra Rose
Anna Says:
Think God it has never happened to me, but when someone breaks into your house don't you call the police? Don't you go room to room and do an inventory and a bed check on the kids. Who goes back to sleep?
This is why I don't want a house. One kick and your front door is toothpicks. I would only buy a home if there were no windows or doors on the first floor and the only way in my house would be through the garage and the garage door would be made out of steel.
Sandra you seem to be the only blog that got it right… 50 has no reason to torch his own home. the judge agreed with him and she was told she had to leave once Marquis finishes school this year! That is a dumb broad, she had it made until she started playing the courtroom games. i usually detest 50, but i agree with him on this one, if she wanted the house she shouldnt have moved her man, & homegirls in. the only person 50 HAS to provide housing for is his son, she gets a feee pass because he lives with her…
wow shaniqua…stop it. Where is her other baby daddy in all of this.
Fiddy did not torch the house with his son in it, no reason to. I think Shainqua got someone to do it….she sez someone came and threw a molotov cocktail..how did she know that since it was downstairs and she was upstairs…and why did she not call 911??? real talk, very suspect! Instead of calling, out on the roof, I truly believe as someone else said, she had no idea that the cocktail would cuz so much damage or burn so quickly. She wanted to frame him. At least I think so…
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Jens-Erik Mai is professor at the University of Copenhagen, Royal School of Library and Information Science in Denmark.
Jens-Erik studies basic questions about the nature of information phenomena in contemporary society; he is concerned with state of privacy and surveillance given new digital media, with classification given the pluralistic nature of meaning and society, and with information and its quality given its pragmatic nature.
His publications includes conceptual constructions as well as methodological and programmatic papers that have helped forward thinking about the organization of information. His publications into the nature of classification have been recognized by Emerald's "Outstanding Paper Award" for "The Modernity of Classification" published in Journal of Documentation and International Society for Knowledge Organization's (ISKO) "Best Paper in KO Award" for "Ethics, Values and Morality in Contemporary Library Classifications" published in Knowledge Organization.
He teaches courses on classification, design of controlled vocabularies, information ethics, privacy and surveillance, knowledge media, and the theoretical foundation of information studies.
Jens-Erik is the editor of Emerald's Studies in Information book series, and is a member of the editorial boards for Knowledge Organization and Aslib Proceedings. He was the general Conference Chair for iConference 2012 held in Toronto and the general Conference Chair for 77th ASIS&T Annual Meeting held in Seattle in Nov. 2014.
Jens-Erik was previously associate professor at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, where he also served as Vice Dean and Acting Dean. Prior to that he was a faculty member at the Information School of the University of Washington where he also co-directed the Center for Human-Information Interaction.
He earned his Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin as a Fulbright Scholar and his Master and Bachelor degrees from the Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark.
Jens-Erik lives in a small town north of Copenhagen with his wife Mette Ribergaard Mai and their teenage son.
Links to my papers and talks here.
Find me on Google Scholar.
Global and local knowledge at P1 Eftermiddag
Surveillance and Google Books at AK24syv
Wikipedia in Jyllands-Posten
Surveillance in Gymnasieskolen
Information ethics and policy in Perspektiv
Surveillance in Perspektiv
Information and Data in Society [PhD] | Spring 2016
Information Organizing Processes [MA] | Fall 2014 | Spring 2016
Open Data Science [MA] | Spring 2016
Vidensorganisation (Knowledge Organization) [BA] | Fall 2015
Information Ethics: Privacy and Surveillance [MA] | Spring 2015
Vidensmedier (Knowledge Media) [BA] | Fall 2014
Royal School of Library and Information Science, University of Copenhagen
Professor, 2012 -
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Canada
Associate Professor, 2006-2012
Vice Dean, 2006-2009
Acting Dean, Fall 2008
Information School, University of Washington, USA
Assistant Professor, 2000-2006
Co-Director, Center for Human-Information Interaction, 2003-2006
Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark
Lecturer, 1996-2000
Ph.D., Library and Information Science, 2000
School of Information, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Master of Library and Information Science, 1994
Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark
Librarian (Bachelor degree in LIS), 1992
Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark
More information and data: Full CV
2015.11.10 Speaking at ASIS&T 2015 annual meeting ● 2015.10.24 Speaking at Amsterdam Privacy Conference ● 2015.08.14 Speaking at NordMedia 2015 conference ● 2015.08.12 Opening Glocal KO conference ● 2015.08.11 Interview on the Danish radioshow P1 Eftermiddag about global and local knowledge ● 2015.03.09 Speaking at Archival Bias: Constructing, Coding and Curating Crowdsourced Archives ● 2015.01.13 Edited issue on privacy and surveillance and introduction to the issue has been published [in Danish]
University of Copenhagen
Information Studies
Birketinget 6, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
+45 3258 6066, email@example.com
Editor, Emerald's Studies in Information book series
Chair, Global and Local KO conference