Challenges for July

Have breakfast in bed. Get your partner, flatmates or siblings to make you breakfast in bed. Then return the favour next weekend out of the goodness of your heart! You could have french toast with strawberries and maple syrup, scrambled eggs with bacon or salmon, a fresh fruit salad, ice cream, chocolates…think luxury!

 

Run a bath. It is easy to go for the shower instead in our busy lifestyles, but with so many luxurious bath bombs, bubble baths and body washes in store, I think we’re being told something. Half an hour of peace aids in a restful sleep and relieves stress. Put some soft music on (if you can plug it far away from the water) and just chill.

 

Have a home beauty treatment. Beauty products hidden away in cupboards need to be used! Set aside three to five hours in the evening or on the weekend to catch up on looking beautiful! Put some gorgeous music on, shave or wax your body, do a hair conditioning treatment, paint your nails, put on a facial mask and pour yourself a glass of wine. Why not also try lighting a scented candle, or inviting friends round to join you in a pampering evening.

 

Have a luxurious shopping trip, without spending a fortune. We all need to try before we buy so keep up to date with the latest luxurious products by trying them out with a friend. Farmers or Smith and Caugheys have a great selection of perfumes so why not splash on a bit of Chanel? Then head to a makeup store like the Body Shop or any of the fabulous makeup counters at Farmers to try out new colours. Finish the day with a specialty coffee and an item that won’t break the bank – like a gorgie nail polish or cute scarf.

 

Wear all your beautiful jewellery. Crank out all those precious gemstones and get them blinging. What's the point in hiding all your most prized jewllery away from the world? It's meant to be worn after all, not stuffed up in a box! There's no better, or easier way to add a little bit of luxe into your daily life! Just make sure you're careful with your beautiful jewellery. Click here to see Anya's guide to keeping all your precious items in tip top shape!

 

Keep fit with a personal trainer. What better time to get motivated into fitness than when you don’t want to? Book a session with a personal trainer (like our trainer Sibs) and ensure you keep off winter calories. It’s a fun way to find out what exercises suit you best. Learn your own exercise style and treasure it for years to come.