Blood Type Diet Series (Type A)

For Blood Type A, its completely different from blood Type O, reason being this diet is pretty much filled with veggies.

This is cause blood type A is from the farmer age, where there's a lot of grains and vegetables. People in who are a type A would benefit more from going on a vegan diet than by eating meat. Having low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, its harder for type A's to digest meat. So type A's if you  like veggies, you're in luck cause they are GOOD for you. So lose the meat and pile on the veggies.

Blood Type A are also usually kinda fragile,with a few health problems so here are some health concerns that you guys might have that can be tackled by the diet.

Health Concerns:
1. Low Stomach Acid
2. Sensitive Digestive System
3. Excess Amount Of Mucus
4. Infections
5. Heart & Cardiovascular Diseases
6. Cancer
7. Diabetes

Yikes, thats a lot of problems to deal with, but look at the bright side its motivation to stay on a healthy lifestlye. These diseases won't affect you as long as you eat healthy, stay positive and be active in your day to day life.

The key for ALL diets is to eat in moderation, you do NOT starve yourself to death. When you starve yourself, the moment you stop, your body would just eat a lot of food to replace the food lost so you're weight is going to bounce back really quickly. Meaningless suffering anyone? So eat small portions but OFTEN. Don't starve and DON'T go overboard.

So for the Blood Type A diet the foods are:

• Meats: Best type FISH ONLY (eg. Carp, Cod, Salmon, Red Snapper, Yellow Perch etc) with servings of 4-6 ounces per meal (cook by bake, broil or poach) Turkey, Chicken, Sea Bass, Cornish Hen, Swordfish could be eaten once or twice a week. AVOID ALL RED MEAT.
• Dairy & Eggs: should be avoided ( rice as a primary alternative, soy as second. Goat cheese and yogurt could also be used and once in a while its ok to eat low fat mozzarella)
• Oils& Fats: Try to use Linseed (flaxseed) oil or Olive oil
• Nuts & seeds: Best are peanuts (with skins) and Pumpkin seeds, AVOID Brazil, Cashew and Pistachio nuts
• Beans & Legumes: Best typewould be Azuki, Black,Green, Soy, Red, Pea, Lentils. AVOID kidney & lima beans 
• Cereals, Breads, Grains, & Pasta: Best Type Cereal (Amaranth & Buckwheat), Bread (Essene, Rice cake, Ezekiel, Soya & Sprouted wheat), Soba Noodles, Flour (rice, rye, oat). AVOID wheat, english muffin, white flour, semolina and spinach paasta

• Vegetables: Best type: Artichoke, Beet Leaves, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Horseradish, Romaine Lettuce, Onion, Parsley,Pumpkin, Alfalfa, Tempeh, Tofu, Tunips. AVOID Cabbage, Lima Beans, Mushroom (shitake), Olives, Peppers, Potato, Tomatoes and Yam.
• Fruits: Best type: Appricot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Fig, Lemon, Pineapple, Plum, etc. AVOID Banana, Coconut, Mango, Honeydew, Orange, Papya, Rhubarb, Tangerine

Alright, so now all you Blood type A people are all equiped for your Blood Type A diet.  One thing is for sure, if you want to slim down FAST you need to do your diet properly AND put in some exercise, thrice a week is good enough each session being a minimum of 30 mins. So now good luck on your diets, and get some good results :) have fun with a healthy lifestyle.

-Elizabeth Tiffany

PRODUCT REVIEW : Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret

I have been using this product for about 6-8 weeks and i'd like to give my verdict on it. So i was browsing around google and there came a post about Celebrity's favourite or recommended beauty products. Rosie Huntington Whiteley, former Victoria Secret Angel and actress recommended to splurge on the Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret. When i first read it i thought wow that sounds really expensive, but i decided to check it out in makeupalley and it got 4.0 out 5 based on 93 reviews!.

And then i went on a family trip to Europe and while in Heathrow Airport in London, i passed by and saw the Guerlain Issima Midnight standing there looking all classy and shit and i thought well why not give it a go. Thankfully it wasnt over a 100ml so it was all good. HOWEVER, it was 80 freaking pounds.

The product comes in a midnight blue packaging with a gold cap .At first i thought it was for anti aging but nah, it is for all skin types, all ages and best of all, it is a freaking late night recovery treatment! So what is a late night recovery treatment? basically when individuals dont get enough sleep, the skin cant regenerate itself therefore resulting in really dull and pale skin. The midnight secret with Hydronoctine detoxifies by replenishing moisture and oxygen to the cells, while yeast extract improves cellular oxygenation. Vitamin E and rice extract combat free radicals. 

Looks pretty right? 

Well wait till you smell it, when i first opened the cap, i smelled an amazing scent that i cant really make out what but it smelled so good seriously! but i was a bit worried as i have oily combo acne prone senstive skin and suspect it might not be fragrance free but nonetheless i tried it anyway. 

HOW TO USE: 

Apply to cleansed skin at night, either alone or under another skincare product for up to three times per week (on non-consecutive nights).

It comes with a pump bottle as you can see, so clearly it is definitely hygienic and wont be such a hassle as  there is no need to use q tips to scoop out the product if it were placed in a jar packaging. I usually use one pump and it is already enough for the entire face, 

It comes out a white goopy gel like texture that wont clog your pores and it is definitely oil free! It felt like i was applying gold to my skin as it absorbed really well and there was no greasy or any discomfort during application. I used this only when im going out to a sleepover, concert, party, flight or when im pulling out an all nighter. 

So the result?

When i went on a 15hour flight, i could barely sleep as it was really uncomfortable sleeping in economy class so i stayed up, watched a few movies and listened to music, However with lots of free time, i made a trip to the toilet, washed my face, slather on the guerlain issima midnight secret and returned to my seat. By the time we landed, I felt really tired and sleepy but my skin feels great, rejuvenated and moisturised. Even my mum commented on how even my skin looked. 

The week after, was exam week meaning i stayed up all night almost everyday and basically i knew my skin was about to look like crap and i could feel a breakout coming through. However, i began to use the midnight secret in conjunction with La Roche Posay Effaclar K (which i use as a night moisturiser)  and barely had any sleep. Instead of the usual dehydrated oiliness, a cluster of acne and blackheads or dull looking skin, nothing happened. Seriously, the midnight secret prevented it from happening. Instead it was like sleep in a bottle! . My skin stayed even, clear and hydrated. 

I didnt use this every night though as it is meant as a 'late night recovery treatment' so i do recommend to use this for those late night partying, concerts, long haul flights, all nighter or even sickly days. Even though it is soo freaking expensive, i definitely would recommend to splurge on this! 



RATE: 9/10 . if the price was lower, definitely a 10/10! 








By; Tiffany Olivia

How to look like a Victoria Secret Angel Part 2

Alessandra Ambrosio:  



-She and her trainer, Leonardo Carvalho work mostly her butt, and legs

- They do a mix of brazillian capoeira and cardio with elastic bands

-She mostly eats a balanced diet and portion control.

-She eats several snacks a day to keep her metabolism running

-She generally isnt into the taste of water, instead she opts of coconut water

-Tries to put a hair treatment once a week, she uses a hair treatment from kerastase.

-She uses Kerastase Hair products. Particularly the Volumactive Line

-She also uses Moroccanoil and a Macadamia mask on her hair as well

-Always washes her face at night and takes off any makeup

-Uses Soft Cotton Balls to take off makeup as it is gentle.

-Is a huge fan of Victoria Secret Bronze Instant Bronzing Tinted Shimmer Lotion

-Always Moisturises her skin straight out of the shower.


Behati Prinsloo:



-Uses Rosewater Sprays, Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour Cream and Waleda Skin Food For Body

-Does Pilates and Yoga every week but before a big show, she amps up her training with a trainer and starts to use weights and cardio.

-Dermatologica is her favourite face product

-Only use makeup when she has to

-Uses Aveda Damage Control Conditioner and a normal shampoo

-Doesnt follow a diet. She mostly eats balanced tries to eat as healthy as possible

-Drinks a lot of water

-Also does Swimming to Stay active.

-Swears By Probiotics

Karlie Kloss:

-Uses Caudalie Eau De Beauty Elixir

-Doesnt wear makeup when not working

-Is a big fan of MoroccanOil and uses their cream as well

-Uses Clarins Sunscreen

-Uses Victoria Secret Beach Wave Hair Spray to give that beachy look

-When it comes to dry skin, she picks up the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Scrub

-Removes her makeup with Pond's Cold Cream

-Uses the Brand Labello or Christian Dior as Lipbalm

-Uses Oribe's Shampoo for beautiful color and Nexxus Humectress Conditioner

-Takes Viviscal Supplements

-Uses Invasiligns for her teeth and Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothpaste

-Uses Embryolisse Cleanser

-Uses Joanna Vargas Daily Serum and Estee Lauder Hydrationist Moisturiser

-Drinks a lot of water

-Eats a balanced Diet and Portion Control

-She does Jogging and Kickboxing to Stay in Shape

Doutzen Kroes:

-Does Japanese Facials

-Goes to a Boxing Gym Called Aerospace in New York City

-Uses Organic Coconut Oil on her Hair and sometimes uses it as a scrub

-Fresh Protein Bars and Fruits are her go to snack and green juices

-Takes Vitamin C everyday

-No alchohol, Onions or Broccoli as they make you feel bloated

-Drinks a glass of water in the morning and before go to bed

-Eats a balanced diet and portion control

-Tries to get 8h of sleep everynight

-Trains with Michael Olajide and enjoys using a jumprope for cardio

Lily Aldridge:

-Currently Follows the Blood Type Diet

-Uses Rose Marie Swift Organic Oil on her Skin

-Tracey Cunningham is her hair stylist

-Does Ballet as a workout

-Uses a Vitamin E chapstick

-Drinks Plenty of Water

-Makes sure she gets 8h of sleep every night

-She eats a lot of Salmon and grilled veggies in olive oil

-Indulges Occasionally

-Works out about 3-4x a week

-Takes Omega Fish Oil supplemets to improve her skin, hair and nails

-Is also a big fan of Moroccan Oil

-Does a lot of Yoga and Pilates as well to stay active

-Her trainer is currently Justin Gelband.



So guys it is basically simple. All the Angels say the exact same thing : Healthy Diet + Plenty Of Water + Exercise + Take care of your skin + Take your vitamins + Take Care of your hair + 8-10 Hours of Sleep = Looking the Absolute Best Version of yourself ! . Its that simple. Try this for a month and who knows, maybe you could look even better than an angel!


Good Luck

By: Tiffany Olivia



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Blood Type Diet Series (Type O)

All right, so one of the more successful diets would be the popular blood type diet. The blood type diet is a diet that encourages people of certain blood types to eat certain foods and avoid others. This is great since some blood types may have different effects on the digestive tract, meaning that certain blood types have specific foods that would boost up their metabolism. Another great thing about the diet is that its perfect for those who don't really like to count calories or fat grams which I personally do not like to do. Not only does this diet help you lose weight, it also helps deal with most of the health issues specific to your blood type.

This post is dedicated for the "O" blood type, which is the blood type I have.

Blood type O is also known as humanity's oldest blood line. For meat lovers, good news! This means that its ok to eat a lot of lean meat because our digestive tract retains memories from ancient times. For blood type O, we strive on regular intensive exercise to maintain our stress levels. So when you feel like throwing a tantrum, hold that thought, go to the gym for an intense work out for about 30 min to an hour. Not only do you feel good,but you're doing your body a great favor.

The health issues that blood type O usually suffer are:
1. Lack of energy/fatigue
2. Severe adrenal weakness
3. Tends to have high blood pressure
4. Tends to have high cholesteol levels
5. Bowel problems
6. Thin blood (clotting issues)
7. High levels of stomach acid

As a blood type O myself, I can tell you guys that I have a lot of gastrict problems. Skip a meal once and my stomach holds a grudge. We need a mainly meat diet BECAUSE of this little acid problem we have in our tummy.

Now on to the food tips for the diet:

• Meat: Lean meat, a maximum of 4-6 ounces (113-170g) anymore than that would create over acidity in our body. Most lean meats are great for blood type O, especially fishes and beef, try not to depend a lot on Chicken, Cornish Hen, Duck, Rabbit, Squid, Shrimp and Frogs since its best to eat them around once or twice a week. However try and avoid all pork related products, goose, caviar, barracuda, and octopus. 
• Dairy & Eggs: Sadly, for blood type O, no dairy, no eggs, rice could be an alternative but even that is not too recommended.
• Oils & Fats: Best type would be Linseed ( flaxseed) and Olive oil, AVOID Corn, Peanut, and Safflower
•  Beans & Legumes: Best type Azuki, Pinto, and Blackeyed Peas, AVOID Kidney, Copper, Green and Red Beans
• Avoid always carbohydrates (bread and pasta), refined sugar, ALL grains (mainly corn and wheat). However, as we do need carbohydrates, we could replace this by eating Essene bread, Ezekiel bread, or by eating sweet potatoes.
• Vegetables: Best type would be Artichoke, Beet, Broccoli, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Romaine Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Red Peppers,Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Pumpkin, Seaweed, and Parsnip. AVOID Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflowe, Corn, Eggplant, Olives, Sprouts, Shitake Mushrooms and Mustard greens
• Fruits: Best type would be Figs, Plums, Prunes and Cherry AVOID blackberry, Coconut, Honeydew, Orange, Strawberry and Tangerine

And thats it for the Blood type O diet, some of the foods may seem healthy at first but then again, different blood types may digest food diffrently. Don't be too concerned about the tons of meat, remember the best serving is around 4-6 ounces, no more no less, not only that, it's LEAN meat so no fat and tenderloin cuts only! The next post would be on the Blood type A diet. Have fun and good luck guys, look good, feel good and do your best for a happier, healthier lifestyle :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany

DIY Pore Strips

One of the more annoying parts of our face would be the tiny little white-heads and black-heads. Doing extractions to remove them hurts, facials to remove them are expensive so we go for pore strips. So here I am sharing with you guys a DIY pore strip tutorial by make up guru Michelle Phan from youtube. These pore strips are even better than the store bought ones since they don't hurt as much. It also helps that you could make them by yourself so you know EXACTLY what you're putting on your face, plus its all natural.The pore strips are also in a liquid form so it could mould to the shape of your nose, unlike regular pore strips.

Michelle Phan's DIY tutorial to see how the pore strip is made

So, for the pore strips you would need:

1 Tablespoon of milk
1 Tablespoon unflavoured gelatin
A functional Microwave
A microwave durable container

Now, to make the pore strips.

1. Mix together the milk and the gelatin in a microwave durable container until it's chunky
2. Microwave it for 10 seconds
3. The mixture should look a bit gooey, wait for it too cool down but not all the way. Test the temperature first by placing it at the back of your hand. When it's the right temperature, place the mixture on where you want to remove your white-heads/ black-heads. (T-zone area)
4. Let dry for 10-15 minutes or until it's completely dry before peeling it off.
5. Look at all the nasty white-heads/ black-heads removed

Happy Stripping Everyone :)

-Elizabeth Tiffany

DIY Facials

Everyone should have pretty skin, regardless of their income level. Not just the rich people should get the pretty skin with their expensive facials, so here are some DIY facials that is cheap and affordable that everyone can use.

DIY At Home Masks.

DIY face masks are cheap, affordable, and you know exactly what you are putting on your face. No chemicals,, just good old mother nature working her magic on your face.

So one of the favourite DIY masks would be the classic oatmeal and honey mask:

You would need:
1 teaspoon of raw oatmeal
1 teaspoon of honey

Mix the two ingredients together and let it sit on skin for five minutes, then rinse, seeing a more natural glow on your skin.

This mask is good because the minerals in oatmeal are soothing and honey hydrates and kills bacteria. In five minutes, you could get smoother, softer skin at an affordable price.

-Elizabeth Tiffany