September 2014

Posted on September 20, 2014

Healthy pizza

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After having devoured a not-so-healthy pizza yesterday evening, I think it’s only natural that I share this recipe with you.

Now, I’m going to have to be honest. This pizza recipe didn’t go down well with my brothers. But then again, most boys don’t even think a healthy pizza recipe should even exist so I guess that really says it all.

If you like to eat healthily but still seem to have a weak spot for pizzas (a bit like me), then this recipe is definitely worth giving a try – don’t worry, it won’t kill you!

Here’s what you need for the pizza base:

Half a head of cauliflower, chopped
65g grated cheese
5g chopped parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Salt & pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 230°C.
Put the cauliflower in a food processor and blend until shredded (it should look a bit like rice).
Boil this in an inch of water and let it cook for no more than 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain into a strainer.
Transfer to a clean dishtowel, wrap it up and twist it until all the excess moisture is out. The more liquid comes out, the better!
Put in a bowl and mix it with the rest of your ingredients – it’s okay to use your hands.
Once the mixture begins to hold together, put it onto a prepared baking sheet (without the baking paper it will stick so make sure you don’t leave it out).
Press and shape it into the pizza crust of your desire and then bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is firm and golden brown on top.
Remove from oven to add some sauce with your favourite toppings.
Bake for an additional 5 -10 minutes until toppings are cooked.
Slice and serve when ready.

Hopefully you get the chance to give this a try. If you’re adventurous with your pizza toppings this recipe could make for the perfect pizza – that’s what I try to tell myself anyways!

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Posted on September 14, 2014

D.I.Y Eyelash growth serum

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After several weeks of using this D.I.Y lash serum, I’ve decided to share the recipe with you (just because it actually works!). Not only is this serum made of natural ingredients, but it’s also pretty cheap to get everything you need to make it, which you would probably agree, makes things so much easier – who doesn’t like a good knock off, right?

I’ve applied this serum on my lashes nearly every night since I first made it and I’ve actually notice some amount of improvement. They are much thicker now and look slightly longer than what they were before I started using iy. The best part about it is, my mascara takes a lot better now too (that’s always a plus!).

If you want to give it a try yourself, then here’s what you need:

1. An empty container

2. Castor Oil – For thickness and growth

Castor oil is a thick and unscented oil which is full of proteins and vitamins. It helps promote eyelash growth while making them thicker and darker at the same time.

You’ll need about 20ml

3. Sweet Almond Oil – For moisture

This vitamin E enriched-oil helps add some moisture to your hair follicles. The more moisturised your hair follicles are, the less likely they will fall out.

You’ll need about 15ml

4. Coconut Oil – For growth

At this stage you probably already know that coconut oil has so many purposes (it’s like a miracle oil). In this case, the coconut oil will help with the hair growth side of things, it also smells amazing!

You’ll need about 10ml

Another thing I like about this serum is that you could easily use it as clear mascara. It really gives off a wet and dark look when applied properly which I think has a lot to do with the thickness of the castor oil (this must be the secret ingredient).

I’ve never been a huge fan of false lashes anyways, so using something like this (and a really good mascara) is enough for me to lengthen my lashes. If you decide to give these a try, do let me know how you get on!

Note: These oils should be available at your local pharmacy and they each cost no more than €5.

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Posted on September 10, 2014

5 major eyebrow mistakes you’re probably making

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As you might have already guessed, I am big into eyebrows and if there was an award for the person who pays the most attention to their brows, I’d probably win it! (no jokes).

Not many people know that brows hold centre stage in the beauty world and if you don’t get your brows right, it can cause a lot more damage than you think: if you over tweeze, it can make you look lifeless and if you draw them on too harshly, they can make you look angry (even when you’re not).

Here are some of the big no-no’s when it comes to brows and how to fix them:

1. Trying to match your hair colour exactly to your brow colour
Some people are under the impression that if the hair on their head is black then their eyebrows have to be black as well – WRONG. The same way blondes shouldn’t go around with blonde eyebrows, people with black hair shouldn’t go around with black eyebrows.

The fix: Fair haired gals should opt for something a few shades darker and dark haired gals should invest in something two or three shades lighter.

2. Changing the entire shape of your brow
You wouldn’t be the first to obsess over Rita Ora’s glamorous brows and while they look fabulous on her, it doesn’t mean that her brows on your face would do wonders for you – harsh, but true.

The fix: Remember, everyone has unique eyebrows and it’s up to you to treat your brows as best as you can. Have a look at my tutorial to see how you can shape your brows.

3. Drawing on harsh lines and angles
If you’re using a brow pencil to fill in your brows, try not to lay it on too harshly. It will only make your brows look like they were tatted on – I’m pretty sure that’s not the look you want to go for.

The fix: A few light strokes should be enough to define the shape of your brow and then add some brow shadow to fill in the gaps. Remember to brush your eyebrows at the very end!

4. Not knowing where to end your brows
If your brows are too short they can make your nose look bigger than it actually is and if you don’t know how to do a nose contour, you’d be in a lot of trouble!

The fix: It’s all about symmetry really, but without getting too mathematical on this, just keep in mind that your brows should go as far as the corner of your eyes.

5. Doing your brows first
I might as well admit to this now: I do this quite a lot. I know, shame on me! But it’s mostly because I do my brows without any intention of putting on foundation on afterwards, but then I just end up changing my mind – typical!

The fix: Since your complexion changes after you apply foundation, bronzer or blush, always try to do them at the end (I’m speaking to myself as much as I’m speaking to you here!).

I hope you found this post useful and do let me know if these tips help you with your brows! Just remember: brows, they’ll either make you or break you – it’s up to you to decide.

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Posted on September 8, 2014

Win!!! 1 goodie bag & more!!!

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AND THE WINNER IS:

Martha Sarah Saul

~~Now that I’ve changed the name of my site and managed to get the mobile side of things back up and running, I think it’s a perfect time to do another giveaway.~~

Since I’m feeling rather generous, the rules of entering this competition are pretty easy, all you have to do is subscribe to enhancewhatsyours.com.

Yup, that’s right! Just pop in your email address down below (if you’re using your phone) or at the side bar above this week’s gorgeous #MCM (let’s try not to get too distracted ladies!) and then check your inbox so you can click confirm.

In addition to beauty reviews, D.I.Y treatments and recipes, I’ll also be letting a bit of my inner Carrie Bradshaw shine (very exciting stuff!), so you’ll be getting these posts straight to your inbox after you subscribe!

~~Are you ready to have a nosey at what’s in the goodie bag???~~

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – 605 Strawberry Milk
NYX Butter Gloss – Cherry Cheese Cake
Wet n Wild Megasticks Lip Gloss – Cherry Glaze
Wet n Wild Fast Dry Nail Colour – Teal or No Teal
Fuschia Lip Lacquer – Love Affair
Fuschia Mascara – Superlash Black

~~The winner will also get a €5 gift voucher for Cloud10Beauty!~~

~~If you want to win this fabulous prize then get hurry up and get subscribing! May the best woman win! 🙂~~

Note: Two of these products were given to me in a goodie bag at Aoibhe Devlin’s launch party for The Secret Obsession and the rest were given to me at a bloggers meet up I recently attended. All products are brand new, none have been used.

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Terms & Conditions:
You must be a resident of Ireland. If you are under 18, you must get consent from your parents to enter the giveaway as the winner may be required to give me their address so that I could post the gift out to them. There will be one winner, that person will have 24hrs to claim their prize otherwise another winner will be chosen. This giveaway will run for three weeks.

Posted on September 2, 2014

12 mistakes women make with men

Dating

After giving it plenty of time and consideration, I’ve decided to finally unleash my inner Carrie Bradshaw. She wasn’t exactly an expert when it came to men and frankly, neither am I.

However, I do have some very interesting stories that pretty much go from one extreme to another – that’s putting it lightly.

Also, after hearing stories from female friends as well as other women, I think it’s fair to say we’ve all made one or two of these mistakes at least once in our lives of being ‘young and naive.’

1. Confusing sex with love
Most of the time, sex is sex – nothing more, nothing less.

2. Getting too attached
Being invited over should never EVER translate to leaving your toothbrush at his – even if you did stay the night.

3. Overanalysing
The thinking: the constant and endless thinking that’s enough to put us in a straight jacket. Maybe, just maybe, the words ‘okay then,’ really just mean ‘okay then’.

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4. Not making them work for it
Don’t just give it to any Tom, Dick or Harry who comes along, make them work for it – make them earn what they want.

5. Making them work too hard
The opposite applies too. Push them too far off the edge and they just might stay there! I guess the key here is just to find the right balance (let me know when you’ve found it!)

6. Opening up too soon
This pretty much sends them running to the hills. No poems, no love letters, no confessions – just don’t do it.

7. Putting them up on a pedestal
No good can ever come of putting your man, lover or crush up on a pedestal.

8. Emasculating them
I’m all for girl power and the whole women rule the world jazz, but let’s be honest; men like to set the pace. Sometimes, leaving the ball in their court will show you whether or not he’s really interested.

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9. Expecting them to change
Change comes from within so don’t hold your breath if you think he’s going to give up one of his ‘bad habits’ before he’s ready. We think they’re going to change and they think we won’t – what a beautiful world we live in!

10. Becoming someone else
Women who change themselves for men are only setting themselves out for disappointment. Especially since the truth always comes out in the end.

11. Being too available
Nobody wants an eager beaver; it’s never a good look either on a woman or a man for that matter.

12. Expecting too much
At this stage, I’ve realised that sometimes it’s better to just count the blessings that are already there than to complain about the things that aren’t!

So there you have it, 12 mistakes women make with men straight from the horses mouth ( I kid!) but I can’t say I’m not guilty here! Feel free to share any thoughts you might have down below 🙂

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