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Sunday 31 August 2014

August favourites

Hello it's me again ,
I've never done a favourites post but I have found loads of new products that I have been loving and I wanted to share with you. This favourites will include fashion , beauty and music .so let's get on with it ...
Fashion 

The only major fashion item that I've been loving is these block wedged sanders from primark.
I have to admit I rarely shop in primark but I saw these shoes and fell in love , I was going to purchase the ones in topshop that were exactly the same but overpriced . I have been wearing these everywhere m they're so comfty and well made , and yeah I love them .

Beauty

So I have found loads of new beauty products whether it's for your skin or makeup and I would recomend all of these products .



The first beauty item is the bourjous mega liner . When it comes to eyeliners I'm very picky but I saw this and gave it a try and it's amazing , it's so light it has a curved pointed pen bit , perfect for the winged eyeliner and it last all day without smudges !!



Next is my Rimmel 'wonderFULL' mascara , I've already written a review about it  -> Rimmel review 
So I won't go on , but it makes your eyes look bigger and it last all day with just one appliance .


                                       


The collection eyebrow palette , I never have really brought eye powers for my brows , I've had pencils but my eyebrows are already quite defined , so I tried this and it's amazing. It just gives you that extra something to your eyebrows to make them bolder . I am defiantly a girl who always includes a eyebrow routine when going out . So I would recommend this .






Next is this body butter from superdrug , this has been amazing , it swells like HEAVEN . This body butter is the cherry and macadamia and tbh I only brought it for the smell at first but since wearing it my skin feels smoother and umm smells nicer . Plus it's not expensive i think it was like £3 and a 
little bit goes along way !!





Face masks, in the past face masks would if been the last things I would of purchased just because my skin is so sensitive that I just end up with no decent result apart from a red face . But these ones from superdrug have been working for me as it says they're for sensitive skin . I have to admit I've only tried two so whether they all are correct for my skin is a diffrent story , but they leave my skin feeling soft and clean .
So they where all my beauty favourites , now I'm going to tell you about my top 3 songs of August


Number 1 . Shawn Mendes - Show You   ; Show you 


                                       Number 2. Jessie J , Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang Bang bang


                                       Number 3. Mike Dignam - Great escape ; Great escape  
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So these where my august favourites , I'm going to try and do monthly favourites from now on , I hope you enjoyed this post .
Comment below your favourites that I could try out . 

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Tuesday 26 August 2014

How to style a simple skater // autumn winter style


Hello everyone, 
So I was rummaging through my wardrobe , sorting out clothes and came across my miss selfridge oxblood skater skirt . As we are approaching autumn I thought it be fun to style up this skater skirt . I have got more autumn winter styling post to come .
Autumn and winter are my favourite time's of the year , I just enjoy layering and being cosy .I got this skirt about a year ago at the Oxford street shop .  I have no clue if they have it in stock but I'm sure most shops sell skater skirts .

Style 1


With this I used my oxblood , HM top with a dolly bow on . This top is very light so I thought in the cold weather you'd need a extra layer so I pared it with my Laura Ashley jacket and a little bowler  hat .[ Hat ] . This outfit is very casual but stylish .

• Style 2 •



I styled this as a bit more dressy casual , my top is from wallis , it has a jeweled neckline with I love !! I tucked the top into the skirt to give it a baggy look and tied a simple black ribbon around the waistline . 

•Style 3•
I just love this jumper so much , it's great quality fabric , it's super cosy and comfty . I got it from http://www.adolescentlifestyle.com , they aren't a big brand but I will defiantly purchase more jumpers from them . I love jumpers with wordings on , it makes an outfit look fun . 

These are my 3 different ways of styling a skater skirt . Leave a comment below telling me how you'd style a skater skirt , I'm interested to here your ideas !!


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Sunday 24 August 2014

LIEBSTER AWARD // Nominated / Thank you !

Hello ,

So I have been nominated by Javaalie and Chippie for the 'Liebster award ' . Thank you so much for nominating me , it means so much to know people enjoy my posts .



Rules of award.

  
 1. Post 11 facts about you.
2. Answer the 11 questions set by the blogger who nominated you.
3. Nominate 5-11 blogs with under 1000 followers.
4. Link your nominees to the post.
5. Create 11 questions for your nominees to answer.
6. Let the nominees chosen know they have been tagged.

My 11 facts 

1: I live in Cambridge , UK . Which is know for it's university . 
2: I'm pretty sure my pinky finger has been broken since I was born .
3: I don't crave stuff like sweets , and chocolate , I crave marmite ( don't ask why ) 
4:I'm scared of small dogs 
5:I'm a shopaholic
6: I can't sing at all !!
7: I've been lucky to travel to many exotic places .
8: I've always wanted a pet tiger , I have no idea why .
9: I've had 12 pets.
10 I've always wanted to live in America and go to an America high school after I watched high school musical when I was younger .
11: I hate feet , I always have .
12 : I prefer winter over summer .

Questions I've been asked by Chippie .
1. Who is your favorite YouTuber?
The Suggs or Beyondbeautystar
2. When is your birthday?
7th December 
3. Your favorite food?
Duck pancakes
4. How tall are you?
Roughly 5'6 idk or less 
5. Favorite show?
Googlebox
6. Last thing that made you cry?
This movie that I watched I can't remember the name but it was laughter crying .
7. Your favorite song?
All time favourite is viva la vida - coldplay.
8. One thing that you can't live without?
Cosy wolly jumpers .
9. Favorite things to do during holiday?
Meet up with friends or travel . 
10. Favorite quote?
Mind
Matter
11. What is your dream?
      To be successful 

Questions I've been asked by Javaalie .

•What's your favourite place ?
  Umm either the beach or Cambridge city ( they are completely different but oh well ) 
•Horoscope sign ?
  Sagitauris .
•your preference on music , reading , tv ?
    Oh that's hard either tv or music , I think music .
• Night owl or early bird ?
    Night owl . Although I do wake up early .
•Favourite thing about blogging ?
   Being able to share my thoughts and ideas .
Fact or fiction ?
   Although I live reading facts , I much prefer fiction .
Dream holiday ?
    One of the Greek Islands .
• Introvert or extrovert ?
     Extrovert !
•Favourite film ? 
    I don't really watch films but I do enjoy , love actually and the call .
Top 3 things you can't live without ?
My family and friends 
  Chocolate raisins 
    Internet .
Favourite social media platform ?
 If it's not bloglovin , it's  Instagram


My questions :
 1. What is 3 things you can't live without ?
 2 . Guilty pleasure ? ( music film etc.?)
3. Favourite brand ? ( clothing or makeup ?)
4 . Twitter or Instagram ?
5 . If a song could describe you what would it be ?
6. Dream place to live ?
7. Coffee or tea ?
8. If you could have any animal as a pet ?
9. Dream job ?
10. celebrity crush ?
11. Are you outgoing or not ?






I nominate.

Saturday 23 August 2014

Going out outfit // OOTD

So I have never really done a fashion post . This year I've tried to get out of my comfort zone of leggings and baggy tops and bland colours . I have been going out in more adventurous colours like yellow . But  today I really liked my outfit that I was going shopping in today so I thought I'd share it with you . All of these items are from Miss Selfridge ,I don't recall buying these products to recently , I think I got them march / April time .  I have tried to find he products but they seem to have gone , but I have found the same style but different colour which I'm in love wit<  Coat is from > these longline coats are perfect for any season of the year , although I brought mine for £69  I feel like it was worth the money and I prefer spending abit more money on a item made of good materials than a cheap item that won't last . This year I've tried to get out of my comfort zone
My play suit I'm in love with it's got the monochrome vibe to it , which I'm addicted to .the orange belt gives it a nice touch . The fabric is extremely good quality , it's in the middle of not too thick and not too thin material so it's perfect for any season as in the autumn/ writer season you can pair it with tights . The top half is high necked and the bottom isn't too short . The suit is super flattering on your figure .
 I can't find the play suit on the webpage but I have seen it in the stores and I know it's gone down in price , so if you see it I'd recommended it .


My boots are from amazon and are simple military boots , they have lasted ages , weren't expensive at all . I wouldn't say they were the comfiest shoes but for £15 you wouldn't expect high quality comfort . 

So this is what I'm wearing , I'm interested to hear your suggestions of how you'd style this outfit . Or if you have ideas of what I could purchase . Leave your comments down below . 

Boots

The milkmaid braid //. How to

so recently I have been obsessed with the milkmaid braid . when I wear it I get loads of complements on how good it looks , also asking how I have the patients .It may look like a complicated hair style , but honestly its so simple , and perfect for the hot summer weather . This hair style is perfect for a casual day out or a night out .

all you need for this hair style is ...
  •  bobby pins (hair slides)
  • hair bands (go for a colour near to the same as your hair , or the clear elastics )
  • a hair brush.



  1. So first thing you do is brush your hair out to get rid of any knots lurking about .
  2. Part your hair down the centre , and gather your hair on each side , just like the old junior school pigtails .
  3. Next do a simple braid down to the bottom of that part of hair and tie it and the bottom with your elastic. Repeat on the other side .
  4. so next carefully lift on plait up to the top of your head , and pin through the middle of your elastic to your head .


   5. repeat
Just add a few more hair slides (if needed ) and that's it , a simple hairstyle that looks amazing .

Friday 22 August 2014

3 simple boho 2 minute hairstyles for school


Back to school is fast approaching ! we all dread the first day back yet we want to look at least half decent since you haven't seen some people in 7/8 weeks . For me when waking up for school it's all about the quicker the better ! So I have thought up 3 hairstyles that litrially take less than 3 minutes .

I struggle with quite a few hair styles due to the fact I have loads of layers , but I prefer messier hairstyles so it works for me .

These are 3 of the simplest hairstyles that have the boho feel to them and look amazing !

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                                                                   ☯ hairstyle 1☯

The halo braid 
This hairstyle is so easy but so pretty . All you need to do is get a strip of hair from each side of your head , but make sure this strip is under another clump of hair . Then do a normal everyday braid all the way down that strand then lift it up and pull it to the other side of your head and secure with a hair pin . Do the same on the other side . Once done place bits of hair over the pins so they are covered , and that's it .
This hairstyle is always a winning one as I always get compliments and my friends ask me how it's done .!

☯hairstyle 2☯

Side braid with a diffrence 
So like I mentioned I struggle with the layers in my hair but I just adore braids ! This is a half tied up half down look . All you do is sweep your hair to one side ,take the top half and do a braid all the way down , to secure it I'd go for a transparent hair brand . Then like I said half is down so you just secure the leftover hair with pins. You can curl the hair that's just laying flat but my hair is naturally wavey/ messy .

☯hairstyle 3☯
Messy bun 
How could I not include this well loved hairstyle , I practically live my life with my hair like this .
I'm pretty sure you don't need to be told how to do this hairstyle since the hairstyle name explains itself .

These are my favourite school hairstyles , they last all day and tend to be complimented on . The boho feel gives it a nice touch .




Thursday 21 August 2014

Rimmel 'wonderFULL' mascara review



Rimmel have just produced another mascara , and it would be wrong of me to not try it out . I have always been a big fan of Rimmel but mainly for they're eyeliners and found danios powder. When it comes to mascara recently I haven't been trying new things I've been sticking to my favourites of the Clinique 'high impact ' and the soap and glory mascara. 
I was in my local town , and stopped by boots , this mascara was on promotion and I recall it havering £2 off the price , so I purchased it for £5.99 , which for a mascara is quite cheap . I have found a new firm favourite in this mascara . It last all day without a doubt . Inside the mascara formula is argan oil in , causing it to soften your lashes . It doesn't clump together , this is one of my biggest issues when I buy mascara , but this one expands them to a reasonable size making your eyes look bolder and brighter . Finally this mascara isn't bulky , by this I mean it does feel like your wearing mascara . 
I would recommend this mascara if your hunting for a new one , I will defiantly repurchase this over and over ( unless I come across a new favourite ) but this is a firm favourite of mine . Rimmel never let me down with they're products .

Monday 11 August 2014

My holiday favourites / essentials

 So recently I have been on holiday to the sunny Antigua (( well also there was a storm but let's just say it's sunny okay )) . Going to a hot climate always means I get the chance to try out new products , which is always exciting .  
These are some of the products that I was loving on holiday ...

The calcot manor products have always been a favourite of mine as they are inexpensive and help improve your skin. This dry body spray is what I used every night , it moisturises your skin and smells amazing . I could feel a massive improvement in my skin once I used this product . One squirt of this spray can go a long way .

 Another thing I loved was this matrix oil treatment for my hair . As I was in the sun and sea a lot my hair got dry very quickly so about 2 times a week I would use this as a overnight treatment . In the morning I felt a vast improvement . My hair was soft and smooth .

Hair products were the main things that I took with me on holiday. Aussie have always been my favourite shampoo and conditioner brand as I always find that my hair is fuller and softer . I saw this product in boots and of course purchased it . Yet again Aussie haven't let me down , this product is so easy to apply into your hair and smells amazing. I will be purchasing this product again . 
Facial products are always hard for me to find as I have really sensitive skin causing some products to leave me with rashes , which isn't good . This exfoliating facial scrub was literally my favourite thing , it made me feel refreshed and left my skin feeling soft all day .
I always struggle with eye product and water ,its  like a battle between the pair and the makeup seems to loose quickly ! But .... This 'vintage 3blush  eyeshadow' lasted all day ( I mean that ). It's such a lovely colour and makes you look awake , aswell as giving your eyes a little shimmer . It's so easy to apply as it's just a swipe across your eyelids .