I’m getting on the mini backpack trend with the adorable yet functional Gaston Luga Clässy Mini Backpack

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Am I over the backpack craze yet? Nope, not by a long shot! But they aren’t terribly elegant are they? Perfectly functional and convenient, but not something you can tote about easily without bumping into things or people, and looking a little gauche. This Gaston Luga Clässy is much more streamlined, but still a little bulky for everyday.

So you may have noticed that many brands are now introducing mini backpacks and not to be outdone, Swedish brand Gaston Luga introduces the Gaston Luga Clässy Mini backpack, and it’s cute!

gaston luga classy mini backpack

See, it’s so little! haha!

I never used to be into little bags, but in recent times, I’ve been quite into them. I’ve switched out from most of my medium-sized bags to little ones. Not sure why, perhaps it’s just a phase I’m going through as it suits my current lifestyle.

I bet you want to know how it compares to the regular sized Clässy and what fits in there, so let me show you 🙂

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Skincare Tip: When your dehydrated skin is hungry for moisture, make it a moisture sandwich!

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Why do I keep harping on about dry or dehydrated skin, you may wonder. The simple answer is because it is the skin condition that plagues me most, and the one I am trying hard to work with. Dry and dehydrated skin can be a challenge, because it not only feels uncomfortable, it does not look good either. Also, many people are plagued with dehydrated skin – they may just not be as aware of it as I am.

Recently, I went through a bout of such dry and dehydrated skin. I could not quite explain why, but it was uncomfortable – it felt tight, and my skin looked dull. I knew I needed to do something, but what?

skincare moisture sandwich

My first reaction was to pile on the hydration. On went the hydrating serums I had. I even scoured the internet for more, and seemingly better products! But it wasn’t enough. On went as much moisture as I could fit. Yet, it was not enough. Nothing seemed right.

And then I remembered something I used to do when I was a little more hardworking with my skincare. I call it a “Moisture Sandwich” and it is what ultimately helped me. Truly, the moment you slack off and try to be lazy, it shows 😛

I thought I’d share it because this is a tip that works not only for dry or dehydrated skin, but is a tip that will work for everyone, and stand you in good stead for the future. You just have to be a little hardworking 😛

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For an oil cleanser that won’t strip your skin, end your day with the Skin Creamery Oil-Milk Facial Cleanser

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Occasionally I stumble on a brand where I seem to love everything they put out. I love it better when they are small brands that are off the main grid because it’s always fun to discover something new. One such brand is Skin Creamery. When I tried the Skin Creamery Oil-Milk Facial Cleanser, I therefore expected to love it.

skin creamery oil-milk facial cleanser

I’d been very impressed by 2 items I’d tried from this South African brand before this – their Everyday Cream and their Facial Hydrating oil. I still use them both and I’m still as impressed by them today as I was before. It’s taken me a while to expand my experience with their products, but this is certainly a case of better late than never!

The reason it’s taken me a while to get round to this, is because I have been a little averse to using oil cleansers. I learnt about double-cleansing through oil cleansers, but I also learnt from experience, that they are incredibly drying to my skin. Over the years, I have come across the odd cleansing oil or oil cleanser (slight difference) that do not dry or dehydrate your skin. They are few but they are available – and happily, I can now add another to that list! 😀

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Home Vagina Rejuvenation – Just one of the stupid things marketeers sell that DIS-Empower women

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Last week, I scanned my spam folder and came across a pitch that had rightfully landed in spam. It said, among others “As you know, women are always finding ways to look and feel younger, but the vagina is often overlooked” and at that point, I rolled my eyes so hard, they threatened to pop out of my head.

That was the opening pitch for what was supposed to be a device for “home vagina rejuvenation”.

vaginal rejuvenation rant

Yes, you can now rejuvenate your vagina aka your “lady bits” right in the comfort of your own home, by just buying a device that you then insert into your said lady bits in an effort to make it look and feel younger. Nope. Apparently, people aren’t content with just looking younger in their faces, they want their insides to look younger too.

Huh?

Yeah, that was my exact reaction.

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