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Friday 31 January 2014

Saturday Snaps (photos from the week)

All pictures are taken using my Nokia 1020 phone.

This Green Tea FrappĂ© was amazing!!!!

It's not totally the same angle but you can really see the weight I lost so far as part of #VLOGFIT


For the giggle... here's me with flat hair and then me with BIG hair......

Tuesday 28 January 2014

Make-up Monday

Firstly can I apologise for not posting yesterday... Rubbish of me I know... I've been so busy with #VLOGFIT that I didn't get chance but we are all back to normal again now so all good.

I just received my January Glambox so I thought I would do an un-boxing video for you to show you all the awesome treats in this months box  :)  WATCH HERE

Leave me a comment below telling me what you thought to this months box will ya. TA! 


Saturday 25 January 2014

Saturday Snaps (photos from the week)


 (All pictures are taken on my Nokia Lumia 1020)

I guess my favourite picture this week has to be Sharleen from Texas and me!


HUGE Candle from The One Store ( LOVE THE ALMOND SCENT)
Almond Milk made by ME!

I made Almond Milk this week... YUMMY

Friday 24 January 2014

Fabulous Friday

Fabulous Almond Milk


1 Cup of Almonds (Pre soaked)
2 Cups of Water
Agave Syrup to Sweeten


First place the almonds in a bowl fill with water and soak over night.

In the Morning rinse the almonds in fresh water and then place them into the blender.

Add 2 cups of water to the almonds.

Blend for 2 minutes.

Add a squirt of Agave Syrup to sweeten,

Blend again

Pour the milk through a nut milk bag to remove almond pieces.

Drink! :) 


Thursday 23 January 2014

This and That Thursday

Hi there lovelies,

So as you know my life right now is all about #VLOGFIT

I'm loving sharing my weight loss journey with you and I'm so thankful of your support.

I've been learning so much about nutrition over the last few weeks and by keeping a food journal I've already learnt alot about my own body and what food are good for me and which maybe I should steer away from.

Earlier in the week I went to visit Hayley at Be Super Natural... as I'd heard allot about Super Foods but didn't really get it... Hayley made all clear though by explaining everything to me and for that I'm very grateful so "Thanks Hayley".

Watch the chat I had with Hayley here .... 


Check back tomorrow I'll tell you more......

Wednesday 22 January 2014

Weight-loss Wednesday

Hi there lovelies,

So here we are then I'm already at the end of week 3 with #VLOGFIT and today is weigh in day.... SCARY!!!! 

Fingers crossed it all goes well.... 

Last weeks weigh in went something like this.... 


Sign up to my YouTube Channel HERE and join me on my #VLOGFIT journey! 

Check my channel tomorrow to see how today's weigh in goes.....! 

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Tuesday Tunes

A selection of tunes for you... 


They're are playing a live gig here in Dubai on Thursday and I'm so excited!!!

So impressed with this new stuff from Katy B I'll definately be getting the album.
(NEW ALBUM OUT 10th Feb 2014)


Something a little heavier ;)


I could listen to this track over and over again love it and love the vocals! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! 


This track is just ace! I've listed it before but I think this track deserves much more recognition its so good! 

Monday 20 January 2014

Make-up Monday

I have good news! 

I've found the perfect neural lip-shade. REALLY I have.... Well I think so! 

Yes I am all about colour and YES I love funky shades of lipstick. However I truly believe that you should have at least one decent nude lip-shade in your make-up collection and being honest I've struggled to find the perfect match.

However now thanks to POPPY KING I have met my match, a gorgeous lip crayon in the shade of  CHINATOWN PINK BLUFF.



You may already know that I'm a fan of POPPY KING . I've actually done a couple of videos HERE and HERE.

I really love how Poppy King looks at lipstick. She's so focused on making shades to suit each and everyone and I also like how her lipstick comes in either highly pigmented or sheer shades.

This lipsticks nice and quirky! I love the fact that its designed to look like a chunky crayon and the application is easy, being totally honest I prefer this type of design. The only downside to this that I can see is if you loose the pencil sharpener your stuffed! It's such a chunky crayon that it won't fit normal pencil sharpeners so this is worth thinking about when you use this.... put the pencil sharpener safe! 

Things that I really like about this lipstick are:

1. The colour... its lovely and glossy and matches my natural lip perfectly.
2. Its easy to apply and you can get a great shaped lip with the pencil design.
3. I love the quirkiness of the chunky crayon design.
4. It's very moisturising.

Sunday 19 January 2014

Sparkly Sunday

All things Sparkly!!!!! 

1. LOVE IS LOUDER - BENEFIT COSMETICS

You may have seen the picture that I posted as part of this campaign on my INSTAGRAM
Watch this video as it explains the whole concept clearly... I think its a great idea.... 



2. #VLOGFIT 

I'm now into week 3 of #VLOGFIT and things are going well... Check out all the latest videos on my YouTube Channel HERE

3. ZERO  GRAVITY CASES

If like me you love your laptop lots and you take it everywhere a case is probably a good idea. I LOVE these case designs especially this one.... Find it HERE

(Photo thanks to ZERO  GRAVITY)
4.  VALENTINES DAY COUPONS.

I know its only the 19th Jan today however you need to plan in advance for things like Valentines Day. So how about this quirky idea? Find out more HERE 
(Photo thanks to )
5.  MONSTERS INC NAILS

How fab are these... the picture is thanks to Kayleigh O’Connor


Saturday 18 January 2014

Saturday Snaps (Photos from the Week)

Hi lovelies,

So here it is the second Saturday Snap all the photos are taken with my Nokia 1020 phone
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1.Costa Coffee Treat
2.Leggings from SPLASH
3. Cup of Tea
4. Benefit Cosmetics #LOVEISLOUDER
Mixtape Rewind was an awesome 90's gig at Emirates Golf Club last night...

Nats from 12 - 4pm Weekdays on Dubai 92 & Me

Boney M live on stage 
LOVE these shoes

A cool light fitting at a hotel in Abu Dhabi

Friday 17 January 2014

Fabulous Friday Detox Things

Hi there lovelies,

I thought today I would share some fabulous detox things with you ...

1. INA White Gold Bath Detox Crystals. (£47.00)

I love these bath crystals so much. They smell lovely,and you do feel better after having a good soak with them. Find them HERE 


2. Detox Delight.

I tried a 1 day detox back in July 2013. See how I got on in the video below. 
Check out Detox Delight HERE


3. Facials.

If you need a really deep cleanse these two products are great for use at home.

BLISS STEEP CLEAN watch my review HERE

GLAMGLOW MUD MASK find out more HERE

4. BODY TREATMENTS

De la Mer Day Spa is a favourite of mine here in Dubai! 

During the month of January they have some super detox packages.... 
The mint & mocha package sounds amazing... I might have to go along and check it out as part of #VLOGFIT 

Thursday 16 January 2014

This and That Thursday "HERBLINE ESSENTIALS Slimming Gel"

Hi lovelies,

During #VLOGFIT I'm trying out lots of toning and firming lotions and potions and treatments.

I wanted to do a separate review video for thi rather than include it in #VLOGFIT so here it is...... 


Wednesday 15 January 2014

Weight-loss Wednesday

Hi there lovelies,

So here it is the very first "Weight-loss Wednesday" on the new Sparkly Blog.



Over the up and coming weeks I'll be focusing here on the challenge that I've set called #VLOGFIT. 
(See the playlist HERE)

The idea behind #VLOGFIT is to basically make myself even more accountable for my weight-loss. I mean its so easy to kick off a diet and health and fitness regime and then before you know get back to eating cakes simply because you've lost motivation.
So I created #VLOGFIT as a way to give me motivation and focus... I figured that by filming my weight-loss journey everyday I'd have to do it and have to keep on track, also I wanted it be support for other people who are dieting. I wanted it to be on YouTube so that people could join me on my weight-loss journey and see daily what I'm going through and how I feel as in these videos this is me and my emotions and I know other people will be going through the same thing.
I also threw it out there and asked if you'd like to join me on #VLOGFIT , so far I've seen about 5 or 6 peoplearound the world join #VLOGFIT and doing it in there own particular way. I think that is fab and hopefully that inspires even more people to get involved and support one another.

Today is Weight In day so make sure you join me for tomorrows video to see if I've lost anything this week. Last weeks video can be found here..... 

Check out today's video too... HERE

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Tuesday Tunes

Hi lovelies,

So if you are new to my Sparkly Blog ... Welcome along... this a place where on a Tuesday I share some brand new music that you might like to check out.

1. Laura Welsh - Undiscovered 

This track's been out a little while now you can listen HERE
(I've got a feeling that 2014 will be a HUGE year for this lady.)

2. Showtek - We Like To Party 

They've done it again here's yet another massive club tune from them. Listen HERE

3. Elyar Fox - Do It All Over Again

This is just pure pop..... ha ha ha..... you gotta love it.... Listen HERE

 4.  Anushka - Never Can Decide (Ivy Lab Remix)

Looking for the perfect chill out tune... this is it! LOVE LOVE LOVE..... Listen HERE

5. Decade - British Weather

Do you need a little bit of rock music in your life??? Have a listen HERE

Monday 13 January 2014

Make-up Monday

Hi Lovelies,

So everyone's been raving about NAKED palettes from Urban Decay. Don't get me wrong  I love Urban Decay and I'm a HUGE fan of their eye-shadow however I'm not the biggest fan of neutral shades. I LOVE COLOUR! As you may have already guessed...... 
Therefore although it's nice to have some neutral shades to blend with, I'm not going to be investing in the NAKED palettes any time soon, there you go... I said it!
The reason I talk about this is because I think that I've found the perfect palette which combines neutral and slightly more vibrant shades which suits me just fine.



Just before Christmas I went in to Sephora at Mall Of The Emirates and spotted on the shelf this palette. "JOY TO THE GIRLS" Too Faced. 
Immediately my eyes lit up and within seconds my hand was covered in all the shades and I was raving to the hubbie "look, look so pretty"..... the hubbie like he normally does grinned and tried to look interested,however bless his heart he did see how happy I was trying on he shades and decided to pop it under the Christmas Tree so lucky old me now owns this fabulous palette, and I have to admit I'm a HUGE fan! 

As you can see from this picture you get a vast array of shade15 in total and you get a lashGASM mascara to. The Perfect palette for taking away on your hols as its neat and compact.


I just love the looks that you can get from this palette and I like how pigmented and sparkly the shades are, I should add not all shades are sparkly however snow angel, cookie dough, powdered sugar are all great base colours to build on and coal is a lovely flat black which compliments the sparkly shades perfectly. 

Here's some of my favourite shades.


Left to Right - Twinkle, Prancer, Joy, Yule Log, Sugar Plum

As you can tell I really do love this palette. For me it is the perfect combination of neutral and colour, I also love how the palette has three look ideas on the left hand side as you open it up. This makes it a great palette for those who are unsure about blending colours and its perfect for a newbie to make-up making it a lovely gift.

I'm not sure if this was maybe a limited edition festive palette or not but I'm guessing it probably is so I'd advise looking to get it ASAP if you like the colours.

Follow me on YOUTUBE for more make-up and skincare reviews ......

Sunday 12 January 2014

Sparkly Sunday

Hi there lovelies,

So here's my first Sparkly Sunday on the Sparkly New Blog!!! WOO HOO!!!

Find out what to expect on other days .....


1. #VLOGFIT

Just in-case you haven't seen yet. I'm doing a things called #VLOGFIT. Basically I came up with this because I figured that if I had to VLOG daily about my weight loss journey it would mean that I would have to keep focused on the end goal. Also I created the #VLOGFIT tag so that people could keep in touch using it and support one another on their fitness journey! YAY

Find the videos on my YouTube Channel HERE 


2. Simon's Cat

If you need a giggle today check out these videos on YouTube... its one of my favourite channels. As you know I have a cat called Monty who I adore and these videos always make me think of him when I watch them.... See what you think.... HERE


3. NEW YOU.
I really liked this quote (photo courtesy of ANA ANTUNES home Styling)


I just found this site on ETSY. These are seriously sparkly shoes. I'm so impressed.
(photo thanks to Creative Sugar)

If you're looking for a quirky brooch as a gift or maybe for yourself look no further... how cute is this. It's only $13.00 USD as well!!!!! find it HERE
(photo thanks to Days In Design)


Friday 10 January 2014

The BRAND NEW Sparkly Blog.... Clare Elise Sparkles

Hi there lovelies,



Welcome along to a whole new chapter in the life of www.clareelisesparkles.com

As you know Clare Elise Sparkles Blog has been going for a little while now and I felt that it was time for a change and that my blog needed to be a little more SPARKLY!

So today is the day that I launch my brand new sparkly site........
I really hope you like the new design and if this is your first visit to my blog please do follow me on BLOGLOVIN 

You can still find all my old posts HERE

See today's video about what's going to be on the blog here


Thanks for joining me on this Sparkly Journey.... 



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