Sunday, 19 August 2012

11 Ways To Make Your Life More Luxurious

As a country girl, i am constantly looking for ways to make my life a bit more luxurious than my current surroundings (mud and cows, I live on a farm) without breaking the bank. I know its traditional to do 10 ways, but i'm very untraditional and felt the last was just as good as the others. So here 11 ways to make your life and household a bit more opulent.


1)Buy New Fluffy Towels.
One of the best feelings in the world is coming out of a hot shower and wrapping yourself in an excessively big, fluffy towel. To keep them fluffy dry them in the tumble drier. 

2)Make Yourself Summer Fruit Salads
Obviously fruit it good for you but the bright, happy colors will stimulate your brain. I would recommend this for breakfast or lunch as it will get you rearing to go for work. As for the luxury side of it, will it just looks so pretty doesn't it! Exotic, fancy fruit compared to McDonald Burger? Yeah i think the fruit wins ;)

3)Treat yourself To New, Fancy Underwear
Buy yourself some fancy new underwear. It can be as slutty as you like, no one but you will see it but you can still feel confident and sexy knowing your wearing them. Buying a good shape bra will also work well with your body and hold you better than a poorly fitted one.

4)Buy Posh, Nice Smelling Soap
We've all walked past a lush shop and looked enviously at all the delicious and wonderful soaps. Buying one will last you a long time and will give you that little lift whenever you go to the bathroom throughout the day. 

5)Splurge On One Designer Make-Up
I'm always wishing I was one of these people that could casually go into Marc Jacobs or All saints and casually buying a cardigan, not cause its cold but because i could with all the money i make. But a Christian Dior lipstick will only cost you around £20-£30 which isn't much compared to their handbags and such. Save it for special occasions and wear it with such a dramatic and sassy flair, no one will be none the wiser.

6)Treat Yourself Every Friday Afternoon
This one is a personal favorite. On a recent visit to London i discovered macaroons! Wonderful, light beautiful sweet treat that ooze Parisian elegance. On Fridays after work, buy yourself a treat whether it be a fancy cupcake, macaroons or a Starbucks frappe. Sit down and enjoy it knowing the weekend as arrived. Do this regularly to make Fridays a treat.

7) Change Your Bed Sheet & Duvet Cover Often
My bed is one of my favourite places in the world and I love the feeling of sliding into fresh clean sheets. Set a day in the week to change your sheets so your doing it regularly. Not only is it hygienic it will also give you a good nights sleep

8) Buy A New, Sensual Shower Gel
When you take your morning shower, spice it up with a delicious smelling shower gel. My personal favorite is lemonade days from treacle moon. Not only will it stimulate you for the day ahead, others will definitely notice how good you smell!

9) Create A Sassy Playlist!
Ok, this is a bit of an odd one but when i hear my favorite tracks, I immediately start walking taller and more confident. I recommend Paloma Faith Upside Down. It has an upbeat retro vibe.

10)Buy Fresh Cut Flowers
Fresh flowers will make the room seem more fresher and luxurious. Just chose your favorite type, put in a clear vase and voila! I'm personally trying to find Tiffany blue roses but not having much luck....
11)Spritz Yourself With Your Favorite Perfume
Number 11! When feeling a bit down spritz yourself with your favorite perfume.I personally love lady million (have you seen their ad!) and Nina Ricci (Such a cute bottle!).