Simple Tips To Make Your Next Trip As Smooth As Possible

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Black camera On White PosterTravelling is always a fun time, but even if you’re the most prepared you can be there are certain things that can still go wrong so in order to prevent this happening and to make your next trip as smooth as possible, then in this post I’m going to share with you some of my top tips. With my trip to London coming up I most certainly will be taking these into account!

Make a plan:

Everything starts with a good plan, but you certainly don’t have to stick to your plan rigidly – it’s just to give you an idea of how you’re going to do things on the trip. For example, are you going solo or are you going with a group of friends?

Then you need to make a plan for things that you’ll want to see, so that everyone can be included, how you’re going to get around and even how you’re going to pay for things?

These are all things that you should be considering before you go on a trip since it’s easier to do it now before you go than it is to have things come up later and everyone be on different sides.

Pack light:

Packing light not only makes your life a whole lot easier and less stressful when travelling, since you don’t have to wait in line for baggage queues or stand around waiting to pick up your luggage once you’ve arrived at your destination, it also makes things easier because you save a lot of money on checked luggage. So, try travelling with hand luggage whenever possible try to pack light – or as light as you can.

Do some research:

Even if you think you know a lot about the place where you’re going, it’s always a good idea to do some of your own independent research – away from places like tourist brochures and also news outlets who may have a more biased opinion about the place that you’re visiting.

You should also consider things like how the roads are, and how you’re going to get around – for example, if you’re going to be out in the sticks somewhere, then you may want to consider renting a car to get around if you want to be driving across the country.  It’s also a good idea to make sure that when you do rent a car that you know where the nearest Vauxhall Dealer is just in case anything should go wrong.

Have your documents backed up:

Possibly one of the worst things that could happen when travelling is you lose your passport or your travel documents, so having these backed up is always a good idea, and having them somewhere secure within the cloud that you can access them any time is an even better idea, because this means that if you do need to be issued with an emergency travel document from your embassy that the process will be a lot faster and easier.

Take emergency Funds:

Even if you’ve budgeted meticulously for your trip, things can always crop up that are unexpected, so making sure that you have some emergency funds in the form of a credit card that you can use in case of an emergency is always a good idea.

Absolute Collagen Review

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– Gifted Post –

“Collagen is a powerful anti-ageing ingredient and fights against the visible signs of ageing.”

(Taken from the Absolute website) “Collagen is the main structural protein in the human body constituting 70% of our dry-mass skin content. A key component of the skin’s structure, collagen fibres provide the infrastructure for elastin, which maintains skin elasticity. A powerful anti-ageing ingredient and fights against the visible signs of ageing. In the arena of ingestible beauty products, collagen is now recognised as the star player. Unfortunately, research shows that collagen levels begin to deplete from the age of 25. By the time we get to 40, we will have lost around a third of it, which can cause our skin to wrinkle and sag“

I’ve never been one to really worry about the ageing process. I’ve always been someone that has been asked for I.D for alcohol etc. But recently I’ve started to notice some really deep lines on my face. Particularly around my eyes and mouth. Now I’m getting close to the grand age of 30, 3 years time, I’ve started to up my anti-ageing process. This is where I stumbled across Absolute Collagen. Not only does it support anti-ageing it also helps improve the look of your hair, nails and boosts lean muscles with its addition of protein within the product.

Who are they?

Founded by Maxine Laceby, her product has become an award-winning success. A lemon flavoured daily supplement containing 8 grams of high-grade marine collagen. Furthermore to the high in marine collagen, it is also high in protein and 100% natural. The team at Absolute have invested time researching, trialling, and fully testing their product.

The product comes in a male “stud” box or a female beauty box. It’s great that absolute saw the market not only for women but men who also want to keep their skin looking as good as they did in their 20’s.

The Benefits

  • Healthier, younger looking skin
  • Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Plumper skin
  • More radiant skin
  • Stronger nails
  • Healthier hair
  • Support for your joints from the inside out

The Verdict

I’ve been taking Absolute for over a month now. However, at first, I was a little put off by the taste of the lemon, as I’m not a fan of lemon flavouring. But I soon came around to the taste after I realised I could put the sachet into a hot drink. I started to put it in my morning coffee which I then couldn’t taste the lemon as much. Within this month I have started to notice my skin looking a lot clearer, fewer lines and much more radiant. I’ve had a few comments about my skin and how I look as if I have a glow on my face. The lines around my eyes appear to be less defined. The lines around my nose and mouth (laughter lines) also don’t appear to look as deep as they did a month ago.   With additional help from a skin cleaning routine, I feel I’m on the right route to having younger looking skin. My hair also has benefited from the treatment. I’ve noticed that my hair seems to be fuller and a lot curlier than when I first started to take the product.

I’m so happy with results so far. I’ve been sent another month’s supply so I can’t wait to carry on the supplement and see the effects of the next month!

Check out their website here: https://www.absolutecollagen.com

 

Hello New Year

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Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019

We finally made it to 2019. This brand new year has been a long time to coming, after last years ups and downs 2019 is finally here to keep me going on this crazy adventure that is called life.

2018 was a mixed bag of emotions for me. The first part of the year started off amazing. Moving out and renting the cutest little house, scoring myself some big blogger collaborations, being in a relationship and creating such amazing memories with friends. The second half of the year not so much. Becoming single, countless times I’ve been really poorly, almost giving up on my blog and Instagram completely, family health, countless failed dates. The list could go on. But I did my utter best not to let it get the best of me.

2019

2019 is the year I really start to make time for myself. To take time out for me and no one else. I want to focus more on my blogging and Instagram once again as I kind of neglected my blogging towards the end of 2018. However the month of December I had an influx of creativity and I was loving the Christmas content I was putting out. Which made me realise just how much I really enjoy blogging and being creative.

I started 2019 with one of the best people ever. Fiona, my best friend. We partied it up in the gorgeous city of Liverpool. I couldn’t think of anything better to start off a brand new year with one of my favourite people. We had so many laughs and giggles over the 2 days we were in Liverpool. It was so nice to celebrate this new and exciting year with someone who is on the same wavelength as me. 

Goals

Whilst in Liverpool I got creative with new content for my Instagram. Where my new theme has taken off. I’ve wanted a theme for so long on my Instagram and I’ve finally fallen in love with a theme to keep it up on the gram. This was one of the main goals I wanted to focus on this year. To up my insta game. 

I didn’t want to set myself any goals for this year as I always pressure myself to always work so hard at them. Instead, I just want to enjoy what this year has to bring me. But as previously said I wanted to up my Instagram to a standard I really love. I want to focus more on my blog and start to venture out into different niches other than fashion. I want to get myself out there more. But most of all I want to enjoy myself and have so much fun this year. With moving to Manchester, moving jobs or even potentially getting a new job it’s going to be tough. But I’m so ready for what this year has to hold. I’m so ready to just be me and enjoy 2019.

 

 

The Adventures of Luke & Fiona

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Adventures With Luke & Fiona

As most people know I’m moving to Manchester in February, March time. A lot of people have asked what’s life going to be like when I move in with my best friend Fiona. So, Fiona and I have decided to start our own YouTube section over on my YouTube channel. Adventures with Luke & Fiona.

We are always going on some sort of adventure every week. People started messaging me on Instagram saying they would love to see what a day in the life of Luke & Fiona was like.  So we both sat down and thought, why not do a YouTube showcasing the adventures we take. But most of all the biggest adventure we both will be taking next year when I move in with Fiona in her brand spanking new house that has just been built.

So here are the first instalment videos of our Adventures. The first video is a little introduction from us both. Telling the story of why we both wanted to start YouTube and why we are moving away to Manchester.

With the introduction video done we sat down and thought about what kind of content we wanted to put out. With the month of December full-on Christmas, we decided to start doing Christmas themed videos. Our next video was Christmas Baking. Which you can watch here.  For some reason, it won’t let me embed another video. So click the link to head over to the video.

I’m so happy to be making videos again. I love YouTubing and creating content. I also want to start my fashion blogging YouTube back up. Ad creating fashion videos was one of my favourite things to do. So join us on this adventure. It’s going to be an amazing Year!

Boxr Box Christmas

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Holi-slayyyyyyy in Boxr box

If you’ve seen my original blog post about Boxr Box you know just how much I love their underwear. If you’ve not seen my original post, check it out here  This time I wanted to add a Christmas twist to the photos to showcase the underwear.

This blog post is showcasing their other style of underwear. The Trunk.

If you haven’t read my previous blog post I shall give you a low down on the brand. BOXRBOX is a men’s luxurious underwear company founded by Christoper Barlow and his wife Georgia. The both of them are very passionate about supporting the British textile industry and the British economy. All of the materials sourced and made into the garments are sourced in the UK.

The Review

Furthermore,  the success of my underwear from Boxr Box, I wanted to try their other style of underwear as I fell in love with the brief. I’ve always been a trunk/hipster kind of wearing guy. I wanted to put their Trunk to the test. The test is going to work in them.

I’m a visual merchandiser, as most people know. So my job is very hands on. I’m always up and down ladders. In the windows which get very hot. Dressing mannequins etc. So having underwear that’s comfortable is a must. The trunks most certainly won me over. Even more than the briefs.

The trunks are super soft that you nearly forget that you’re wearing them. I love the little B detail they also have on the leg to showcase the brand more. They have two colours, black and white which like the briefs are the same. I really hope they bring out more colours as I’ve fallen in love with both sets so much. I could do with all my underwear coming from Boxr Box. They come in a beautiful little white box with the branding on the front so it’s a perfect Christmas present for the man in your life or just a lovely Christmas present for yourself!

Christmas is upon us, so I wanted to showcase the underwear in a Christmas setting. An avant-garde photo set up.

I’m most certainly in love with the trunks and will definitely be getting more from Boxr Box.

Christmas Party Wear With Boohoo-Man

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“Sparkle your way through Christmas with your party wear”

Christmas party wear is something that I love. It’s that time of year again where the sparkle and razzle-dazzle flood the high street shops. There isn’t a shop that doesn’t sell something sequinned or sparkly. Party wear is something I’ve always loved, it’s the time of year you can go really big on something and not be judged. This year I have collaborated with Boohoo Man to showcase some of their amazing party wear. Check out their amazing party wear section here: https://www.boohoo.com/mens/partywear (All items on here can be found within this section of Boohoo)

 – Outfit 1 – Pattern On Texture –

One of my favourite things to do is mixing up patterns and textures to create a more defined look. With Christmas comes some many different textures and patterns, it’s so much easier to mix things up. This outfit is full on Christmas. With the trousers rocking a tartan check style pattern, they are a must for any party. I love that they are a jogger style trouser too, which are super comfy and easy to wear. I also love the added zips on the side of the trousers which just it a more laid back kind of style yet still keeping them looking smart.

The knitted t-shirt I’m wearing is something I instantly fell in love with. I’m a sucker for a knitted t-shirt, even more so with this sporting detail on the sleeves. The red goes perfectly well with the red from the trousers which makes it the perfect match to wear with the trousers. The sporting detail also is followed through the T-shirt at the bottom which isn’t visible because for this look I’ve tucked it in as I felt it made the outfit look much smarter.

Furthermore, To top the whole outfit off I have my most favourite item from this whole look. The faux fur coat. I’m so in love with this jacket. One of the softest jackets I have ever come across for a faux fur jacket. It’s a little bit like a puffer jacket, without the major puffiness. The coat is the perfect length not too long or not too short. It sits just on my hips which is perfect. It’s a super cosy coat that made me feel hella fancy when I was wearing it. 10 out of 10 for trying to be classy. To pull the outfit together I wore my tasselled patent brogues to give it a smart edge to the outfit.

-Outfit 2 – Suit It Up –

 Nothing says Christmas party than wearing a suit. Head to toe looking smart is one of my favourite outfits to wear to a Christmas party. So when I picked outfit number 2, I wanted to wear it 24/7. A suit that had glittery flecks within the fabric? What more is there to love?

The suit comes as separates which is really good as you can then mix them up with something different. Like the jacket with a pair of black skinny jeans for example. But for this, I wore them together. I love that the trousers have a side sparkle down the side of them which then goes with the blazer. The trousers are a slim fit but I would have loved them more if they had been a skinny fit as I’m a lover of a skinny fit.

The jacket was a perfect fit. I really love the shimmering detail that the jacket has on it. You would most certainly shimmer on the dance floor in this outfit. The jacket is lightweight which is perfect for those guys who love to bust a move on the dance floor but still when to look fly in their blazer.

The shirt underneath is a sheer striped shirt which I thought would go nicely with the blazer and trousers. However, the shirt is a little rough and it did make me itch which was such a shame because it was a beautiful shirt and most certainly something I would wear. I finished the look with a silver bow tie to pick the silver in the jacket and trousers and my Chelsea boots to finish the look off.

– Outfit 3 – Shimmering Gold –

Out of all the outfits that I picked this one was my ultimate favourite. A gold bomber jacket, with a smart matching jogger and roll neck. The shimmering gold is the perfect outfit for Christmas as it gets you into the festive spirit.

The gold bomber jacket was a perfect fit. I loved the gold detailing it showcases. When the jacket hits the light it gives off such a shimmer, which is something I’m all about.

Teaming the bomber jacket with the matching chino styled trousers was the right shout. I love a co-ord and even more so when it’s a shimmering gold co-ord. The trousers have a tie waist which again represents the jogger style it is offering.

I finished the look off with my tasselled brogue to give it a smart look once again.

Sparkle your way.

If sparkles aren’t your thing then boohoo has some amazing pieces within its party section that will cater to you. From velour to just your average suit if you don’t feel brave enough to go to the realms of shimmering or glittery. They have something for everything which I love Boohoo Man for. I most certainly will be wearing each outfit!!

Stag Parties With A Beach Theme

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Cheers, Beverage, Drink Booze, Root Beer, Good Times

Let’s face it; we all love the summer. Once the sun begins to shine everybody’s mood seems to uplift. This positive energy is definitely something you want to be running through your friend’s stag weekend. So, why not base the stag party on a beach theme? This is assured to get everybody smiling and in the party mood. If this sounds like a good idea to you, then keep on reading to find out some fantastic concepts for themed beach stag parties.

  1.     Bring Hawaii home
  2. This is a party idea that can be carried out anywhere; from your local beach to your back garden. It is not the beach itself that is important it is the overall feel. Why not get a pig roast on the go? This is an extremely popular choice of food in Hawaii and most men seem to love a good piece of meat! Get everybody to dress up too. All of the guests should go for the Hawaiian shirt, but get the groom to wear a grass skirt. After all, they do have to be embarrassed a little bit!
  1.     Jet off into the sunshine

There is nothing like a good stag holiday abroad. Why not get everybody together and get away to Spain for the weekend? Or go all out and head to Cancun? The options are endless. The best thing to do is speak to everybody and get an idea for their budget. You can then start searching to find your ideal destination!

  1.     A weekend in the UK

If you can’t afford to go abroad, then why not head to Brighton? When the sun is shining there is nowhere better in the UK for a bit of beach fun. There are lots of other great places in the UK by the water too. What about a stag party South Wales area? You will have a lot of fun in Cardiff, with so many nightclubs and a great atmosphere it is the perfect recipe for a great weekend with friends.

  1.     Beach party by night

Get the plastic cups out. Get the fire started. Get the tunes on. A beach party by night is definitely a fantastic idea. You will need to be mindful when planning this because there are obviously rules and regulations for each beach. The best thing to do is get in touch with an event planning company and they will be able to tell you all you need to know about the possibility of this type of stag party.

  1.     Bring the bikinis to you

If you are someone who likes the idea of a traditional stag party then you will definitely want to incorporate some strippers or lap dancers into the equation. So, incorporate the beach theme by bringing the bikini babes to you!

So there you have it: some stag do options that have the beach theme, whether this means jetting abroad to a hot beach or not!

The UK Blog Awards

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I thought this post was to be scheduled, but clearly, I’m not very good at doing that. So here it is. I never in a million years thought I’d be writing a post about The Uk Blog Awards. I never thought I would get nominated let alone be in the second round.

For people who don’t know what they are here is a little bit about “The UK Blog Awards”

Taken from their website:

“The mission of The UK Blog Awards is to recognise the unique and resonant nature of the Internet community – from bloggers to Social Influencers and through organisations and individual creators. The UK Blog Awards is the most prestigious, and the only, multi-industry awards honouring online excellence.

For 2019, we’re into our second year of our Academy of Judges and have got an amazing new group of judges on board. Our aim over the next few years is to compile a collection of judges who represent a passion and commitment to the blogging and influencer industry.

As always our mission is to provide a growing continuity and expert base to critique and judge all of the amazing blogs and influencers who enter the Blog Awards year on year. Because of this for 2019 and onwards we’ve decided to recruit 2 judges for every category.”

I’m still in shock that my little Luke Heywood Style Blog was nominated. Lately, I had slowly come away from my blog as I found myself so busy with work. But as soon as I found out I had been nominated I felt I really needed to up my game on my blog. So since I’ve started to create more content and completely change my blog. It’s taking a lot of my time but I’m slowly getting back to the blogger I was.

How to vote…

So what do I need from you guys? You are my loyal followers, the people that make me want to create more and inspire people. I’ve always said this blog was to inspire people to think differently about fashion. Pushing boundaries and showcasing that you can get outside the box. All I need now is your vote. Just a tick in a box is all I need.

To do so please follow this link…

https://blogawardsuk.co.uk/vote-entry-categories/

Once on the page, you need to select the fashion category that I’m in. Scroll onto the 3rd page and I should be on this page. Once you have found my box you need to click the heart. Tad-a you’ve voted for my blog. It’s that simple!

It would mean the actual world to me if you would do this. I’ve never wanted something more than to get my blog out there even more than it is and showcase to the world its okay to be different. It’s okay to have quirks. It’s okay to showcase who you are.

Thank you so much for your continuing support. You guys are the reason I keep blogging. You are the guys that inspire me to do more. You guys are like my extended family!

The ASOS Dogtooth Jacket

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Dogtooth it up, baby!

If you’ve been following my blog for some time it’s no secret that I’m a lover of a jacket or a coat. With the colder weather now descending on us, it’s time to up your game with the perfect jacket.

Going through all my favourite websites and shops I was struggling to find a jacket or even a coat to transition into the colder weather. My camel coat was slowly getting smaller for me as I’ve been carrying on with my gym routine, which looks as if it’s working. So I needed a jacket to keep me warm but also keep me looking on trend.

Then just like that, I was searching the “New in” section on ASOS and this dogtooth padded jacket jumped straight out at me. Padded coats have never really been my kind of fashion. But this cost just screamed “buy me”

Get out of that comfort zone!

Puffa jackets are something I never thought I suited. So even I went out of my comfort zone with this outfit and boy did it pay off. I fell in love with the jacket when I instantly put it on. Teaming this jacket with a plain chunky roll neck which is also from ASOS was the perfect combination for this outfit. The jacket has a strong print so I wanted something underneath that was super plain to contrast the dogtooth. Along with my high waist trouser and creeper style shoes, I felt like this outfit was Parisian inspired. The beret topped the outfit out to make it truly Parisian inspired.

I went out of my comfort zone with something I had never tried before and I fell in love with it! I’ve seen a few more padded coats over at ASOS and on River Island too. Now that I’ve worn something I never thought would suit me there is no stopping me wearing something very similar.

Dressing In Autumnal Tones

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“Autumn Tones”

Autumn is the perfect month for dressing a little more smarter. Now it’s getting colder outside the layers are coming out. The bolder and more autumn tones are finding the way out of the wardrobe and also hitting the shops.

Every shop on the high street now has an abundance of camel, burgundy, mustard and rust. Every season you can bet your bottom dollar these colours always make a return for Autumn. You only have to look outside your window right now to see how beautiful these colours are. Autumn always brings these wonderful colours to life. Bringing these colours into your wardrobe can turn any outfit into the perfect Autumn tone.

I love all of these colours very much. So much so, I love dressing head to toe in the same colour but in different tones. Dressing in different tones gives an outfit dimension and a point of interest. My favourite colour to do this with is the camel. There are so many different tones of the camel colour which makes it easier to “tonal dress”

Looking through my wardrobe I had a lot of camel items but these sat perfectly together. A collarless coat from ASOS, which is very nearly too small for me now. Due to getting those gains at the gym. Which is such a shame because I adore the coat so much. An ASOS zip up roll neck in a very light camel. And a camel smart trouser, also from ASOS to finish the outfit off. I teamed my Boohoo trainer to try and get that element of smart casual into the look. I really love wearing smart outfits but putting the element of casual into them.

This outfit has to be one of my favourite outfits for Autumn. I love that I blend so very well in with the background but also make such a statement. What’s your favourite Autumn outfit? Does it feature Tonal dressing?

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