My Christmas Giveaway **NOW CLOSED***

Hi All!!

I am finally posting about my Christmas giveaway which I have been dying to share with you all for a couple of weeks now. This is something I really wanted to do as the year is coming to an end and it's another year that my blog has grown in so many ways. I have gained so many more followers, reviewed some great products and just generally grown as a blogger as I post a lot more often then I used to. I thought this would be a nice way to give back, although I am aware only one of you will be winning these goodies.

So here are the items I am giving away....

The Giveaway
Burts Bees Tin
2x Lush Bath Bombs

Take a closer look at the items....

Day Cream, Night Cream, Body Cream, Hand Salve


Cinders Bath Bomb
Lily Lush Pud Bath Bomb

How to enter:
♥ You must be a follower of my blog via blogspot/google friend connect
♥ For an extra entry you must be a follower of my Twitter account and tweet 'I have entered @Doma_Nikki christmas giveaway with Lush and Burts Bees goodies here http://live-laugh-love-fashion.blogspot.com/'
♥ You must comment under this post stating you would like to be entered into the competition
♥ For two entries simply make a quick post about the giveaway linking back to my blog

Competition cosing date: Wednesday 14th December 8pm (GMT
I will post anywhere free of charge!
The winner will be picked via names out of a hat
I will state who it is in a post and then we will go from there!!
(Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!)
Okay... good luck!!!

Doma-Nikki....x

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One of the cutest make up palettes I have seen in a while

I have to admit I have absolutely no idea if the make up itself is any good or not though, but don't you think this palette is well worth just for the cute hearts?

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Photoshoot: Pin Up/Headshots

Hi All!!

As mentioned previously before I did a photoshoot with photographer Neal Shaw this weekend and here are a few shots from it...

I love working with Neal, he is so talented and fun to work with. We have previously worked together before so I knew I would gain some great images for my portfolio. You can see more of his work or more of my modelling here on my website. Other shots taken by him are with the, bridal, bowler hat and orange dress.

What do you think?

Doma-Nikki...x

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Black Friday Weekend Mini Haul

So as many other shoppers in the United States, me and my sister attempted to shop on Black Friday. I'm sure you're wondering why I say "attempted". Well, we were planning on going to the largest mall in the county but it was literally 100% packed in the parking lot! We couldn't even wait because no one was coming out of the stores. Me and my sister did not have the patience to shop on Black Friday at midnight, so the busiest shopping day of the year with the best deals came and went and we were too late to get in with the crowd. =(

Have no worry, because we did get to shop til we dropped (lol) on Saturday! I decided to go to a more local mall with my big sis and although I didn't buy that much, I'm pleasantly happy with what I purchased. This gift I'm saving for Christmas but I thought that it was worth mentioning about here. Onto my favorite buy of the day, I feel as though this is gonna be one of my favorite x-mas gifts. I'll let you know now that I'm just starting to get into handbags. As a fan of all things vintage-inspired, I was surprised to find this purse in a girly girl store - I'm talking about Claire's!

Isn't it the cutest little bag? I think that it will look great when I wear it with my cloche hat as mentioned in an earlier post. Even though the bag isn't that big, that's ok because I don't carry a million things in my bag. But I am so happy I found this item and will definitely be my go-to purse no matter where I go! 

Did you brave the crowds on Black Friday, or do you prefer to do online shopping? Today is in fact Cyber Monday, and I hear that online buys are starting to do better than the more famous black friday. Tell me what you bought and I'd love to hear what you think of the purse in the comments below! Thanks! =D

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Upcoming Posts

Hi All!!

I have a few posts that I want to share soon but haven't got round to posting them yet. I really hope I get a new laptop for Christmas, my home PC is so old and slow it really puts me off blogging and I only get access to my boyfriends PC everyonce in a while :(

Anyways I wanted to do a brief post of what will be featured here in the next few days, and it's also a great way to remind myself of what I need to be posting....

♥ Review: Feather Punks
♥ Images from my Pin Up/Headshoots Photoshoot
♥ Christmas Blog Giveaway
♥ Face of the Day/Outfit of the Day
♥ Top Tips: Christmas Presents on a Budget
♥ Christmas Shopping Inspiration

For now here's a photo of me whilst at my photoshoot, with a whole lot of hair and wearing one of my favourite lipsticks MAC 'Girl about Town' and my Aqua Couture dress...

Doma-Nikki...x

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Nails: In the Nude

Hi All!!

Yesterday I changed my nail colour to a nude shade purely because I had a photoshoot booked and it wouldn't have been ideal to have those Christmas themed nails that I showed you all here. I prefer to have nails that stand out but it's aso nice to have something simple and calming every now and then....

Nails Inc: 'London'

As mentioned above my photoshoot yesterday was with the talented Neal Shaw and you can check out his work here. Here is a sneak preview of one of the outfits I wore....

Leotard: River Island
Hat: Funfancydress.com
Suspenders/Stockings: Birmingham Market
Lipstick: MAC 'Russian Red'

If you are following me on Twitter (@Doma_Nikki) then you will have already seen this photo and possibly one of the first shots of the shoot. I won't post it just yet as I am waiting to receive more images from the shoot so that I can do a full blog post! I am so excited to show you all though so watch this space!

Doma-Nikki...x

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Christmas Countdown

Hi All!

As it is 25/11/11 I want to do a post because on this date next month it will be CHRISTMAS DAY!!!! So it is officially 29 days until the big day (listen to me sounding like it's a wedding or some sort) and I am really excited now and wanted to share some images I found on good old Tumblr....

Christmas Decorations


Candy Canes


Twinkle Lights


Santa Costumes

Christmas Movies

Christmas Pressies and Goodies

I love these, really makes me feel excited for this season. If you think i'm overreacting slightly now then wait until it gets closer to 25th December!!!

I also mentioned on my Twitter account (@Doma_Nikki) earlier this week that I will be having a Christmas Giveaway so watch this space for that announcement and to see what prizes I will be giving away. I will tell you though that they will all be Burts Bees and Lush goodies :)

Doma-Nikki...x
Images sourced from tumblr

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Tips Shown Modis With Veil

Creating a fashionable appearance by combining fashion with hijab is not too difficult. You only need to pay attention to the appearance look perfect proportion. Because with perfect proportions, a fusion of fashion with hijab became more fashionable. And the following Stylish Shown With Some Tips hijab.

1. Do not wear a lot of texture
If you choose a dress with ruffle berdetail boss, you should avoid wearing a headscarf is equipped with a pleated or decorations on the chin and neck. Rule wore a veil of the most important thing is, wearing a texture as opposed to your outfit.

2. perform a simple
Avoid any kind of details that busy and looks heavy. Game details should be imposed on areas that your strengths.

3. Avoid bright colors
If you want to wear light colored scarf like orange or yellow, you should wear neutral colored clothing while still matching such as nude or beige. But if you still want to wear bright colors, try not to select more than two colors.

4. Choose a focal point
If you want the veil that gets attention, choose a unique style like a braided scarf or hijab combines two colors at once. But remember, tunic or dress worn should be plain and simple.

5. wear accessories
Create your look with the help of the maximum of accessories such, hijab pins, brooches, bracelets, watches, shoes and handbags. An attractive accessory will make you look fashionable dress style with instant.

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Dress Tips For large breasted women

Having large breasts certainly be a desire for a woman's own. However, sometimes a large breast size troublesome woman with her ​​clothes. Mainly fashion products currently paying less attention to women with breast sizes are large. With a big chest, you often are in a difficult situation to close it or display it. Here are Tips Dressing For large breasted women.

1. The support is good
Use the appropriate breast support. If your back is proportionally smaller than the size of your cup, then a good bra is very important to you. A bra that fits will make your chest look taller, smaller and more orderly.

2. Matches and Silhouette
You intend to raise your chest, not hide it. So choose clothes that fit, rather than wearing tight clothes or without form. press little waist you may, but not too tight. Wear cardigan over a camisole is an ideal idea for the solution of your chest.

3. Color, pattern and texture
If you have a smaller short skirt, try wearing bright colors with colored tops more dark. Skirt patterned or colored jeans with a black or dark color tops is a great combination.

4. accessories
Play-play with accessories. Large necklace with bold colors worn one inch above your chest will divert unwanted attention from your chest, as well as the beautiful earrings. Do not forget to wear a scarf.

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My Thoughts on Red Lipstick

Red Lipstick...the ever so controversial red lipstick. Back in the olden days of Hollywood, red lips were the finishing touch to complete a chic, classic look. Nowadays it seems as though everyone is opinionated on sporting this bold lip color. Although this is just a collection of my thoughts, I believe that any lady can rock the red lipstick, wherever she is!

If you are interested in trying red lipstick, but are afraid to step up to the plate (fully), I suggest going for a softer shade of red. Although some lipstick brands may be deceiving, you can usually tell what the color will look like from the tube. Even if a soft red lippie still scares you, simply dab the lipstick on the center of your lips and blend it to your entire lips (or use a lip brush if you have one). Trying a lip color other than pinks and nudes is a progressive step in your makeup experience, so you shouldn't be scared to try new things!

Looking for the wow effect to really make a statement, than go with the classic red lipstick! Adorned by actresses for decades, the red lips are sure to bring out your inner shine. Although the classic is a beauty, you have to be cautious of where you wear it. I suggest that dinners or special events are the best case scenarios to frock the va-va-voom red lips (lol), you may want to wear the softer red at a work environment or shopping.

Last but not least, I can't forget to mention the dark berry colored red lipstick. If you're willing to go the extra step, then pat yourself on the back! lol Showcasing dark red lips are sure to give you a vampy look, but I also prefer to wear berry-colored lipstick during the colder months of the year. Depending on where you work, you can get away with berry lips, and you can also wear it during special events. But since I associate a dark red with the holidays, it is usually my go-to color during the wintertime.

My purpose of writing this particular blog is to inspire all ladies out there that red lips do work for you. If you have truly said before that it just doesn't work for you, then take a step back. Remember: never say never! You just need to find the perfect shade of red that will work for you and that you are confident in. Confidence is beauty! (These are just my opinions and I hope you view red lipstick in a better way. P.S Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? Leave it in the comments.)

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Company Magazine Giveaway

Hi All

Just wanted to let you all know that if you buy this months Company magazine you will get a free Build it/Lash it Mascara....

I've got mine!!

Doma-Nikki...x

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Current beauty wish list

(In case anyone needs ideas regarding what to get me for the holidays)

Prada Candy perfume
Since I have been craving this perfume (of which I have heard VERY good things!) for a while now, so I want to see if it lives up to all the hype.

Clean miniature perfumes
Because I have not had the chance to try all of these yet, and I love their fragrances.

MOR Cosmetics Lip Delight
Because I love lip balms, and especially ones that come in cute packaging.

MOR Cosmetics Marshmallow Lip Balm
See above. And marshmallow flavour on lip balm sounds really yummy!

Too Faced Eye Shadow Primer
For two reasons: 1. I need a new eye shadow primer badly. and 2. I really want to try something from this brand!

Clarins Colour Definition 3D Radiance Face Powder
Because of the gorgeous packaging and it sounds like it really does wonders for your skin as well.

(all pics are from the Swedish online store Eleven.se)

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Nails: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Hi All!!

December is next week and I am getting so very excited for Christmas and everything that is associated with it. So to get myself into the mood I decided to paint my nails with this theme......

Nails: Kiss 100 in 'Short Square'
Red: No7 'Salsa'
Green: Nails Inc 'Emerald Street'

Once I got to work I thought I would take another photo of my nails wearing these Christmas rings that came with some cupcakes a colleague bought from Greggs...

How cute!!!

Doma-Nikki...x

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Relationship tips for women

Both men and women have their own tricks. Each person is able to love, be loved, and build relationships. There are general laws regulate things in life; these laws are based on the secret of genuine love.
Here are some tips on love for the woman who had just started to build a relationship.


You must:

• Pay him a compliment and give her a gift (even flowers); 
• Introduced him to your friends and do not ask him to give up his friends;
• You jealous control her children if she divorced; - let him spend time with his children; rang the bell, even if you have locks on doors (would you want to be taken to realize in your own bathroom?); 
• Go with him to a football game (he does not have to think that you will be a football fan); 
• if you met your ex, try to ignore it (even if she looks great and you are nothing more than him); 
• tell him how smart he is (at least once a week); 
• do not try hard to win her confidence and made him a member of your family - you are with him because you love it and you always have to show it to him; 
• Never criticize her friends, even if you feel like killing some of them, giving him a chance to spend time with them; 
• Try not to focus on his disability;

You do not have to

• •  date married men because in poor taste and things will go wrong;
  • trying to be mother of his children: they already have a mother;
  • talk about your past relationships in great detail;
  • spying on him - it's a sign of distrust and total lack of confidence;stop taking care of themselves;
  • express your admiration for Kevin Costner or Tom Cruise on the date of your first film;
  • fixed on the affairs of the past give you all the love and boyfriend-girlfriend who looks angry - you should try to make them your allies; 
  • take your girlfriend with you everywhere just because the poor girl is very lonely.

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Kissing tips for women

do you know if there are some new variations that can be practiced kissing lovers to further inflame sexual desires. What?

Pressed kiss
A kiss is made ​​with pressed his lips firmly on the lips.

Kiss baby bottles
Kissing a person does by sucking her partner's lips being sucked like a baby bottle of milk.

Full suction kiss
A kiss is done by sucking it to the brim at the mouth of each partner. Believe this kiss is a bit experimental, but it never hurts to try out the lover in order to get the sensation of "taste" kiss the other.

Kissing bubble
The opposite of a kiss full suction that also is experimental. A kiss is done by blowing each partner's mouth until both cheeks bulging rounded individual. Still in a kissing position, each pair then deflate the bubble in his mouth.

Razor kiss closed
A kiss that made ​​a person with a "tongue" partner into his own mouth, then "pinning" the tongue with his teeth. Furthermore, with his teeth that he also "shave" the partner's tongue moving back and forth in accordance with the tongue panhandle partner.

Kiss off
A kiss is not on one's body parts per se, but rather continue to "slide" into his body parts of another. Could have kissed her partner initially, but then forwarded to the cheek, neck, shoulders, chest, breasts, and continued to slide to the other places the burning passion for self and partner.

Passionate kiss
A kiss that made ​​a lover to their partner who has been asleep or resting with their partner kissed her face and neck as the smoldering sexual arousal release.

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Easy beauty tips

This is a quick and easy to look good. Follow these simple beauty tips, if you quickly ready for a party or even before you go to work.

       Use eyelash curler and use it three times on the eyelashes. Once near the roots, a time in the middle and a third time, use it on the tip of the lashes. Hold the bracket is still for five seconds.
       Apply mascara and start with the outer lashes and work your way into the lashes. This makes them look thicker.
       Use two types of mascara - one that thickens lashes and one that makes them more. Start with the latter. If you have straight eyelashes, use eyelash curler and then right after you use waterproof mascara. This is usually attracted to lash mascara a little longer than usual. Waterproof mascara will not end up under the eyes as easily as a normal good.


A few simple beauty tips for eye shadow
Your eyelids are slightly oily? Will lead to oily eyelids eyeshadow to wear during the day. Wipe make it with a paper towel and apply some powder or foundation eyeshadow stick. Have you ever tried cream eyeshadows? There are results, which is shiny, not matte display-type regular eyeshadow available. Applying some sparkling powder on the cream eye shadow to make it look the same way all day.
 
oily nose
Use to prevent the powder on the nose, the oily. Keep your powder compact with you in your pocket, so you add the powder into the nose can all day.

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Beauty tips for women

Using too much shampoo is a mistake often made. Wash two times only if your hair is really dirty.


The best hair brush is made ​​from natural ingredients. Comb your hair gently; comb it with too strong will only increase oil production rather than circulation.

Colored hair requires extra attention. Use a hair mask more frequently and avoid direct sunlight on your hair, as this can cause the hair color change and make the hair gradually becomes dry.


Make your own hair mask - mix one tablespoon of pickled apple with two tablespoons of olive oil, apply on your hair. Allow up to 15-20 minutes. This treatment makes your hair soft and shiny!


Regular exercise and adequate sleep will improve the health of your hair, as with protein, fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Date tips for women

Women do you know if you love the man through a style of dress?

Women love to see the man who wore good clothes, such as a shirt and tie. Try asking your girlfriends, men's clothing who likewhat they like for a man. Occasionally try to go shopping with a sister or a female colleague in your place of work.

Important note: Many are women who pay attention to the shoes.

Try Do not wear expensive clothes but will not suit you.
Example: Do not wear a tie and your new shoes while swimming.OK, this is overkill, but imagine you go bowling and you wearbeautiful but uncomfortable condition that makes you sweat? Orgo to the movies with a Hawaiian T-shirt.

On the other hand, well dressed, casual, and can show you as amale figure. Adjust the appearance of your purpose.
Women usually like to pay attention to the appearance of man.Thus by wearing good clothes YOU have to build lines of communication with them.

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Drink for pregnant women

Women who are trying to get pregnant can increase the probability of conception in her womb by eating ice cream or a glass of milk fat per day. A study at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston showed that women who want to become pregnant should avoid low-fat dairy products, because it is precisely related to the non-ovulation. Reuters Health also stated that if someone wanted pregnancy, so it's good to consume one or two servings of dairy foods, fatty foods, but without increasing total calorie intake and maintain a low intake of saturated fat. During the eight years of research, assessment of diet by 18 555 women who had married, had no history of infertility, and are trying to conceive.During the study, a total of 2165 women undergoing medical examination regarding infertility and 438 of them are known to experience infertility due to lack of ovulation or an-ovulation. The researchers found that women who consumed two or more servings of food from low-fat dairy products per day, such as skim milk and yogurt, is proven to increase risk of infertility associated with ovulation approximately 85% compared to women who consumed less than one serving of dairy productsLow fat per week. While women who consumed at least one serving of high-fat dairy products each day can lower the risk of ovulation-related infertility by 27% compared to women who eat a diet similar in a number of less per week. The opposite also applies to high-fat dairy foods, especially whole milk. Now recommended that women who want to become pregnant should replace the consumption of low-fat dairy foods, such as skim milk and yogurt from milk with high fat foods such as whole milk and ice cream, but still maintain a normal calorie intake and limiting saturated fat intake to maintain body health . It is also advisable that after a successful woman is pregnant, she should come back from eating low-fat milk.

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Hair tips for women 2012

As to whether the model's hair trends and hair styles for year 2012? For Japanese-style hair style trends with pieces of strongand super straight which was trendy in recent years In 2012 this trend seems to be fading. As with fashion fashion trends, hairtrends 2012 also appears to be changing.

"In 2012, the trend is straight and flat hair will no longer exist. Witha benchmark based in London, the style of '60s era hair will comeback," said expert hairdressing, Alfons, when the show PanteneHair Week in Gandaria City, South Jakarta, Thursday(06/10/2011) ago. According to him, hair trends next year willfurther adapt the type of hair volume and thickness.

For the texture of hair, different types of texture from straight tocurly hair can be applied to this trend. But to get perfect results,hair should still be adjusted to shape the face of every person.Until now the perfect face shape is assessed by experts of beauty is an oval face shape. Thus, the shape of hair cut should be adapted to the shape of the face to face approaches the form of an oval face.


For short hair, usually a technique used to increase the volume is to provide the curly texture, use foam, blow dry, and cutgraduations (traps) to the extreme. But it is not as thick bobhairstyle slightly diluted. "The piece is usually done by expertshairdressing world, is a precision engineering and geometricpieces to produce a volume of thick hair," he said.

Korean haircut style that was developing right now is one modelthat uses the volume of hair styles. "Korean style also still bethere, because this Korean style has a thick volume and stilltextured than the Japanese model of a straight thin.

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Workout tips for women

Current skills in the bed can be learned and not innate abilities.So, start reading books and articles on the topic of sex to create a hot bed of the men acted mandatory. such topics topicspresented in this website.

Focus on finding ways to improve male sexual stamina, such asKegel exercises can be a solution for the men. Why? It is equally important in improving your sexual competence. Most women take about 20 minutes to reach orgasm. So in other words youneed to survive in 20 minutes to offset the action of sex partners.Thus quoted by the Times of India, Wednesday (05/12/2010).
So, how do I make a longer lasting penis during penetration?

Contraction of the penis will be stronger if you do Kegelexercises (flexing muscles like you are being stopped urinating,then hold it again). Perform 10 repetitions each time for 10seconds. This exercise is recommended twice a day while you're watching television or doing something. Many women performKegel exercises such as drinking habits vitamins. The reason, of course, because they know the way these explosions would taste better and better orgasms.

"To enhance your orgasm, you must commit to doing kegel. It really works," said Debby Herbenick PhD, author of Because It Feels Good.

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