Steps Women Take Everyday To Keep Themselves Safe

@clar_san

This was never the post I intended to have up today but I'm angry, upset and full of complete and utter despair.

22 year old, Eurydice Dixon, up-and-coming Comedian of Melbourne, Australia was walking home from a gig while only a few hundred metres from her home, never made it. We now know that she was raped and murdered and a 19 years old man has been taken into custody.

There is currently a conversation happening and even police said she should of had 'situational awareness', shouldn't of had her head phones in or maybe shouldn't have been out on her own so late at night but to me, the fact  of the matter is women shouldn't have to leave their homes worried they're going to bump into a violent man.

Women should not have to have there keys at the ready to use as a weapon, worry about the length of their skirt or which side of the street they're walking on. This is what's happening, victim blaming and it's bullshit. Every women, including myself should be able to walk where ever the hell we want but it seems at the moment we can't. We're in an epidemic of violence towards women. Australia, last year had one women every week died due to women violence, so far this year stats are sitting at 30.

In a situation like this, it's wrong to bash men because I believe that we need men. We need men to call out their mates, we need to educate young men and men in general that we as women are not objects, we are not object to be owned or to feel entitled to. We are equals and we deserve to be loved, cherished and respected.

We need to work together because ignoring it isn't an option and what we're doing right now just isn't cutting it, it's not working.

I'm going to leave a couple of articles linked below that I think are worth the read along with the comments.

2Day FM Breakfast - Em's Message For Every Australian
NZ Herald - Everyday Steps Women Take That Would Shock Men

Much love, B x

Ultimate Bath Routine | Bubbles, Candles & Face Masks

@ataheri

Bathes are the perfect way to unwind from the day, relax and to take some time for yourself. My bath routine isn't too long and consists of mainly self care rituals but that's what leaving me feeling rejuvenated, ready for a good nights sleep. 

Bubbles / Bath Bomb

I'll always use bubbles or a bath bomb, sometimes both, when I'm having a bath. It's just something fun yet relaxing. I'll generally use bath bombs or bubbles from Lush as there products are all natural and consist of a bunch of great ingredients for your skin. 

Face Mask, Cleanser and Scrub

If I'm having a bath it usually means I'm doing a face mask at the same time. The face mask always depends on what I feel like my skin needs on the day. While I'm in the bath I'll always give my skin a quick cleanse and scrub at the same time, just as if I was showering. 

Body Scrub & Shave

I always give my body a good scrub and shave while I'm in the bath. I don't know about you, but having to shave my legs in the shower is such a pain in the butt so I always take full advantage of doing it while I'm in the bath. Giving my body a good exfoliate is important, especially in the Winter when I'm skin is so dehydrated. 

Candles

I feel like this one explains itself but what is a hot, relaxing bubble bath without candles? 

Book / Magazines / Phone

I'm one to normally take my phone to the bath with me, risky I know. But if you're not as stupid as me then you could alternatively take a book or magazine. I'd love to make my bath time screen free but I actually use the time to catch up on social media, maybe one day I'll get there!

Beverage

Again, something I do on the regular when it comes to have baths. While of course it could be a glass of wine, I usually go for a cold glass of water but hey, wine sounds good too! 

What are some of your must have products when it comes time for you to pamper yourself?

Much love, B x