July Favorites ♡

July has been a very hectic month for me, so here are the things that I have been grabbing towards the entire month. I've added a technical gadget to my favorites so from now on, I'll add anything and everything that I have been loving.

Beauty Favorites: 

1. The first things is of course the Maybelline Baby Lips SPF 30, which was also in my first giveaway. It's been out for a very long time now but none the less a favorite of mine. The product is super moisturizing and contains UVA/UVB which protects your lips from the sun. 

2.The second thing I have been loving the month of July is the hand gel called Farmstand Apple from Bath and BodyWorks. I'm a huge fan of them even though we don't have the store here in Dk, but this little product has been my life saver. It is super handy when you're on the go, so I would bring it with me everywhere I went. I'm not a fan of using local toilets but when you're out and about (especially travelling in another country), I would use this sucker on the toilet seats. There are so many germs on toilets seats, and this baby contains 68% alcohol and Tihitian Palm Milk, so it leaves your hands and in my case toilet seats germ-free, plus it doesn't hurt that is smells amazing! It smells like sweet apples so of course it's a no wonder that they called it Farmstand Apple.

3. The last thing beauty-wise that I loved is the Body Shop's Vitamin C daily moisturizer with SPF. I can not stress enough how important it is to protect yourself from the sun, and since I'm always on the go, I'm thankful that there is a normal moisturizer with SPF, so I don't have to worry about protecting my face when I'm out. If you haven't tried this moisturizer, then I suggest you go to your local Body Shop and give this a go. I am sure your future self will thank you for it. 

Fashion Favorites:  
4. Again since I am all about protecting oneself from the sun, of course a fashion favorite would be my Gucci sunnies. These babies have been my faithful companion all through the Summer, so of course I had to include it in my favorites. I got these a couple of years ago at our local store, so I'm not sure if this model is still available?

5. I'm a sucker for anything that is white, especially when it comes to stuff you wear. I don't know? White just makes everything look fresh and clean, so when I saw these cute wedges when I was in Berlin (I bought them like the last day of July but still) I knew I had to get them! I got them at Primark which is located at Alexanderplatss in Berlin. If you didn't know, Primark is a huge store that sells awesome and trendy clothes and accessories for cheap prices. I got these cuties for only 12 Euro which is around 90 kr - a pretty sweet deal. Not only are they super cute but they are actually also very comfy to walk in. Because of that I ended up buying the same pair just in another colour LOL. 

Technical Favorites:

6. I only have one tech gadget that I am soooo thankful for that I got, which is this portable charger. I've been wanting one for months, especially since the day my phone died on the train and long story short, I had an electronic train card = a fine. So since then I have been on the hunt for a cute charger and with my luck, I found this one the day before I had to go to Berlin. It's from Hooc (never heard of the brand before) but I figured I might give this one a go. It comes in all different type of colours from black to pink, yellow, purple and blue but since they ran out of pink, I thought I might as well get the yellow one (then I know my sister or mom won't snatch it from me HAHA. The charger is already charged when you buy it and all you have to do is push the little button and it will start charging. It has 4 little lights that will blink and show you how much there is left and it comes with a wire of course and this little pouch. The great thing about this one is that you can use it to charge any type of cell phones, cameras and even laptop.  

If you would like to see what I bought while I was in Berlin, then comment down below and I'll do a lookbook post about it. Anyways these were all my July favorites, I hope you enjoyed my little post and until next time - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra. 

#WithShandraAroundTurkey Part 2 ✈️

"The gladdest moment in a human's life is a departure to the unknown lands"

I never imagined myself going to Turkey, that wasn't really a destination I had ever thought to myself that I just needed to see, but when the opportunity came and I went to Antalya, I was smitten. The country is so magnificent, it is so green and surrounded by mountains and blue waters, that anybody would fall in love with the land. So what do you do in a beautiful country like Turkey? You go and explore it of course and absorb as much of the culture as possible. So on my second day there, that's what I pretty much did and now when I'm back home, I must admit that I'm having serious Turkey withdraws where I want to go back! One thing I must say, if you ever do go to Turkey, make sure to go to the local spices market. The colours and all the different smells and flavors will overwhelm you, and will pretty much get you addicted to the culture even more.   

Anyways that was all this time around, so until next time - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

Been there, Done that: Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30 from The Body Shop

Who applies sun screen on their body but not on their faces or uses the same sun screen for the body AND the face? Well people, let me tell ya! That is a big NO-No either way. Sadly I used to be one of those who would use the same sun screen for my body and my face, which is totally wrong. Your skin on your face is a lot more sensitive than the body and therefore it would need it's own sun screen that is only applied to the face. I know many face sun screens are really thick and makes your face either really white compared to the rest of your body OR it just makes you shine even more. 

Well I've found the solution and that's the Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser from the Body Shop with SPF 30. Many people tend to forget that the face is very vulnerable compared to the rest of the body, and that is why should protect your face even more. Hats and sunnies are okay, but they are not good enough. This sun screen/daily moisturiser from the Body Shop is pretty much like a regular face moisturiser though with the benefit of SPF 30. It applies moisture to the skin and helps enhance that natural glow of yours. It contains UVA/UVB which is very protective for the skin, and it contains Camu Camu berries from the Amazonas, which is known to have the highest amount of Vitamin C, and to top it all off.. It also contains Community Fair Trade sesame oil to help give your skin the nice smooth finish. 

So next time you're about to apply regular sun screen on your face, maybe you should try and give this product a go. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do. 

                                                                           X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

GIVEAWAY: Summer Lovin'

                                      

I've always been a huge fan of The Body Shop and since they are having a Summer Sale, I figured why not share the love I have for the brand by hosting a little give away with some extra goodies, so you can be ready for your next holiday in the sun.

The lucky winner will get the following:
- The Body Shop Mango Shower Gel 60 ml
- The Body Shop Mango Body Whip 60 ml
- The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleanse Gel 60 ml
-  Maybelline Baby Lips Intense Care SPF 20
-  Benefit Coralista Lip Gloss

So here's what you gotta do to win these goodies and yes this is world wide.

Step 1. Follow me on here (www.withshandra.blogspot.com)

Step 2. Follow me on Instagram (withshandra)

Step 3. Tag me (@withshandra) and a photo of you in your favorite Summer outfit on 

                Instagram with the hashtag #SummerLovinWithShandra

Step 4. Comment "Enter me" on the blog along with your email (just for me to contact you 

                if you do win)

I will announce the winner on July 19 on my Instagram, so keep and eye out since you might be the lucky winner.

- Good luck and as always ingat! 

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

Fruity Facts: Vitamin B and stronger hair and nails

Disclaimer: This photo is not mine

Are you having problems with damaged/thinned out hair and nails that keep on cracking? Well then it's probably because you are lacking one of Mother Nature's beauty secrets - Vitamin B! Vitamin B is a group of vitamins that dissolves through water, meaning you need to take them on a daily basis through what you eat for your body to stay healthy (especially your hair and nails). Every single vitamin that is in that little group is also important for your brain to function properly.

Vitamin B:
Benefits: But what does these suckers do? Vitamin B repairs and rebuilds the skin and strengthens hair and nails. Vitamin B is also important because they help create DNA and is therefore very important for pregnant women! You can get Vitamin B though fish, nuts like almonds, vegetables such as potatoes, oats and in some fruits.
Lack of Vitamin B: A lack of Vitamin B can cause headaches, sleepiness, congestion problems, depression, skin diseases, lose/thinning hair and even weakening the nails. So ladies, we all know men are attracted to girls with pretty hair so make sure to get your Vitamin B. 

Green diet:
Try to have a green day once a week where you only eat veggies and fruits. Your body will be re-loaded with energy and your body will thank you for it. 

Green juices:
Green smoothies and juices have become very popular these couple of years but have you ever wondered why? Let me tell you, green smoothies and juices stimulates the lever and helps it rinse out any toxic you might have in your body. Drink the juice between 6 am to 12, since that's the time where the lever releases all the toxic the most. 

Detox Cosmo:
What you need: Blender, spinach, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, celeriac, one lemon and 10 grapes, ice cubes and ginger.
Step by step: Blend a handful of spinach with iceberg lettuce, add 1/3 cup of cucumbers and 2 celeriac, then add 10 pieces of grapes and add a bit of lemon juice. After that you add a bit of ginger and blend it all with a handful of ice cubes until you get a nice consistency. 
- This juice will help stimulate the cells and remove all the toxic you might have. 

Anyways, so that was all this time around. I hope you enjoyed another of Mother Nature's secrets and until next time - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

Monthly Favorites ♡

Hello again, peeps! So I know I have been MIA for the past couple of months and I do apologize for that. I was just pretty busy with my school, exams, moved to a new apartment and went on a little holiday. But anywho now I am back and I promise to be more active now (I know I said it before but this time I mean it XP), so I figured why not make a fresh start by telling you guys what products I have been loving these past couple of months, but let me warn you, it's only a few things. So let's start!

For the month of March, I was dealing with lots of stress thanks to my school and do you know what happens when people are stressed out? Pimples, you get pimples! And I am sadly one of many people who gets pimples when I'm under a lot of stress but I've found my saver, and he is called Origins super spot remover. If you are dealing with pimples, then I suggest you give this little guy a go. All you have to do is apply a little amount on your target area and with in few mins you can feel it sting a bit. The Origins super spot remover helps fighting the pimple and minimizes the dark spots that many people get after having a pimple. To help the skin look "spot-free", the Origins contain caffeine and red alga which helps with the redness and the irritation that the skin might get, and it reduces the bacteria and dirt you might have. A little goes a long way and apply it around two times a day (depending how bad it is) and it stings. But as they say beauty is pain, right?

The next thing I have been loving these past few months is the Vitamin C daily moisturiser SPF 30 from The Body Shop. It applies moisture to your skin but also gives you that natural glow. It contains UVA/UVB which protects your skin and Camu camu berries from the Amazonas, which is known for containing a high amount of Vitamin C, AND it contains Community Fair Trade sesame oil which helps give your skin that natural glow. 

In summer time, everybody knows that should apply sun screen with SPF on their body and face, but one area on our body that we tend to forget to protect is the lips. That's why I have been loving the Maybelline Baby lips intense care with SPF 20. It's super moisturizing and contains SPF that will protect your lips from the sun. It also has a nice flavor and smells like cherries and almond. So if you haven't gotten a lip balm yet for this Summer, then go to your local drugstore and get the Baby lips, I promise your lips with thank you for it.

Anyways that was all this time around. Stay tuned for my next post but until then - Ingat!

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.

#WithShandraAroundTurkey Part 1 ✈️

Okay so I turned 24 back in Feb and as a surprise birthday gift, my bestie took me to Turkey where we stayed in Antalya. We stayed there for a couple of days and I figured why not bring you guys with me? So here are some snapshots through my time there.

When you're in Antalya, make sure to check out the old city. They have lots of local shops and breath taking view from the habor.

If you're going to do a bit of shopping at the locals, it's allowed to negotiate about the prices. And you can pretty much anything in the old city - everything from little bracelets to Hakka and face branded bags haha. 

 At the harbor, there are lots of people trying to sell boat ride. Most of them last for around 45 mins and are a bit pricy but you can always negotiate. We were lucky enough to get the boat ride for free because one of the boys accidentally spilled hot tea on my friend haha. Woopsii.

Turkey is sorrouned by mountains and I couldn't get over the scenery of Antalya. The mountains are so beautiful and every morning you could see how the sun would rise from the mountains. So beautiful! Though if you do go to Turkey, make sure to go in March, April, May or September or October since these are low seasons but still nice and warm. 

After our boat ride we went to a local restaurant at the harbor. It's a bit pricy again but what can you expect when it's right next to the water and has a beautiful view. Best thing about it was the food! Super delish! On a side not, try to taste their local ice cream. The consistency is very different compared to what we are used to but it's really good. 

The last stop was at a local hair dresser where we got our nails and hair done. Very over priced and to be honest, I wouldn't go back to that place. 60 lira for getting your hair curled, that's almost 40 dollars?!

 Anyways I hope you all enjoyed this little post of mine and until next time - Ingat! 

X❤️X❤️

Shandra.