So, for your sake and sanity, here at OffDutyLDN we have compiled a list of the five things we’ve found ourselves doing, places to shop (online), and self improvements to make while we all have that extra hour or two on our hands…no more excuses!
Build a Community - The Beauty Agenteurs is an online beauty community that is pro support in every sense of the word, they have an amazing foundation of women, business owners and beauty experts on board to create a positive environment all the time not just now. But, if that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, who’s to stop you from rallying your best ladies and men, of course, to share knowledge, advice, tips and tricks? It’s time to get back to basics and human sentiment relies on community to feel satisfied. It’s what we all need.
Learn those recipes – Did you ever think that some lucky lucky people could make a career out of discovering good food? Chantelle, otherwise known as I Lost My Tempeh, has mastered that job. As she puts it, fighting animal cruelty with #veganfood is her passion and boy does she make us drool while doing it. Follow her tips and tricks and by the end of isolation you will be the newest food guru in town, guilt free and all.
It’s not easy to constantly push yourself to be better but it’s also not easy to remind yourself to relax. Hopefully, we will all learn to take better care of ourselves and others. It’s small things like these that will change our mood, mindset and motivations whether it be in a time of need like now, or a year on, when you find yourself needing inspiration.
]]>We’ve complied our list of the essentials to get you ready to make the most of the sun (when it does come out). And, you guessed it, it’s all guilt free! No nasties, all ethically made and sustainably sourced you’ll be making the most of the English summer in no time.
1) Suncream
Everyone should be wearing suncream on the daily rain or shine. But if you’re still working on getting yourself in that routine we suggest the Body Shop skin defence SPF 50+. It leaves no white cast, is cruelty free and will keep you protected against those UV rays and pollution (which does more damage than you may realise).
2) Glowy Moisturiser
If you’r anything like me, you’ll be needing a bit of help in that summer glow department. But, I’m okay with that because that means I get to keep my skin looking young and out the sun but not missing out on my bronze goddess moment. We suggest the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter natural bronze body lotion, it has a dreeeamy formula and gives you that perfect tint.
3) Hair heat protectant
Hair protection can often fly under the radar in what you take to the beach but it’s an essential, whether your hair is au naturale or faux blonde. We always reach for the Not Your Mother’s Beat The Heat spray, a little spritz every so often never hurt anyone!
4) Tote bag
And of course, how could you be prepped for the summer without the perfect pick me up tote to carry your essentials in! The Mary Poppins of all totes will let you carry your towel, bikini, toiletries and maybe even a bottle of wine or two with ease! Our Balbina North/South shopper is the perfect finale to your beach outfit!
And there you have it. The quick fire way to being stress free this summer! Look after yourselves ladies ;)
2) Who can go wrong with a bit of animal print? We love a monochrome outfit to compliment a bright accessory! Pop on a jacket if you there’s chill in the air!
3) Vegan leather trousers can never go a miss for evening drinks! Paired with a flattering Bardot top and a pair of heeled sandals we’re ready to dance the night away!
Don’t forget to send us how you style up your cross body bags!
Keeping fresh faced on the go? The Burt’s Bees Goodness Glow foundation is the perfect way to keep the complexion looking on point and having that summer glow all day all year.
When we’re in need of an extra glow we reach we for the mini Hourglass highlighter. Yep, the one that was all the rage a couple of years ago and still has not gone down in our estimations. And it’s even better to know that mainstream brands are cruelty free!
For our lips, everyone needs variety. We always make sure to carry our Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick and the Huda beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick and Liner…our fave shade is Bombshell.
And finally…in case of emergency! Ohne are one of our favourite essentials as they are 100% organic cotton and biodegradable tampons. Who knows what could happen on the run so we always keep one of these stashed away and you should too 😉
We have many many things on our wish list so keep an eye out for what we will be adding to our collection soon!