It's been a while and I'm SORRY!

I'm human and not a super hero, so I haven't posted. Luckily, it's well and truly Spring and being the season for growth and new beginnings, it has inspired me to do a little writing...

It seems we've had a long winter and now a little bit of sun to warm up our days and perk up our moods. Originally, this post was about "Beating the Mid-Winter Blues". It was going to be about how important the sun is for our health and wellbeing... It's obviously too late for that now, maybe next year ; )

This post is a review on "Naked Beauty" by Shakaya Leone, who has just launched the website Earth Empress. I love it! It's filled with practical information, recipes and ways to transform yourself from the inside out  physically and spiritually (the only way to do so, if you ask me). This book is all about cultivating self-love and it's written with passion. Shakaya lives her truth and has lovingly put it all into a book. It is very inspiring for all women.

The book is scattered with quotes and poetry on beauty, which is uplifting. I'm always looking for quotes on life, love, beauty, wisdom and the like but there are sections that will challenge your thinking. Perhaps not all of it is for me but I'm certainly interested in having a read of it. Shakaya also provides historical content from famous beauties like Cleopatra and also a beauty perspective from around the globe, East to West.

Her approach is based on a raw vegan diet, filled with copious greens, fresh fruit and superfoods, healthy oils and hydrating juices, elixirs and smoothies. Even if you follow around 80% of the ideas she expresses you can only benefit from it. Expect to have better hair, skin, nails and an inner glow that cannot go unnoticed.

My favourite chapter is "Goddess Soups and Fairy Teas" which are all natural, do-it-yourself recipes for Spa baths and body polishes. Mermaid's Oceania Detox Bath and One-Hot-Minute Neroli Body Oil are SO nice! The beauty of bathing and anointing yourself with body oils is gauranteed to make yourself feel and look like a Goddess.

Remember, now is the time to change what we've been eating. Increasing the proportion of lighter, greener, fresher and fruitier meals to the heavier Wintery ones will do wonders to your digestive system. Increase your fluids and improve your exercise regime. There are no excuses now, the sun is coming out so get intune with the season!