Go to Nightout hair

Hello my honeybears!

Long time no see! I'm making progress with my medical problems. I've finally been referred to a specialist at the hospital (woo) just waiting to get my letter.

Anyway, the past couple of weeks, I've enjoyed a couple of nights out with my girls and guys so I thought I'd show you all my signature hairstyle and how I normally get it.

I generally follow the normal rules of curling hair: dirty hair holds curl better and always be careful with the temperature/time.

I use, one of 2 curlers, depending on how I want my curls. If I want them big, bouncy and, to start with, tight I use Babyliss Pro Curl but if I want more beachy, random curls, I use Babyliss Curling Wand. I warn you now, they both get reeeeally hot so I use my Curling Wand 'heatproof' glove on both of them.

So, I firstly start off with a general brush of the hair to detangle and all that jazz. Brushing your hair is self explanatory so I won't baby you all but I will show you a 'beautiful' picture of me with brushed bed hair and no makeup.

 I look grey hehehe. No anyway, I then put some Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical because it smells so lovely of coconuts and gives your hair just an extra boost of volume. I do always brush this out. I have once forgotten and my boyfriend had my life for it :( But yea, the dry shampoo just takes the extra grease off your hair and helps hold the curl some more.

 When it comes to actually curling, I section my hair off into 3 layers. My very bottom layer of hair is always curled the biggest to give some extra boost. The middle section, which is so hard to do, is also quite big. The middle section is really hard simply because you end up having to fight with your own hair to find what isn't curled and what is. At this point, I normally drop my curlers on my legs/arms/feet/ occasionally stomach. I have scars everywhere from being ridiculous and not concentrating.

 This is the finished products. I would look mega sexy going out like this but no, I either pull out the curls with the handle end of a back combing brush or I sleep on it. I always let my hair rest for at least half an hour just so my curls set and then I separate or I sleep on them. I think my hair looks better when they're slept on simply because they don't look as uniformed.

 This is the final outcome. I should have cracked a smile and probably readjusted my dress but hey ho, all is done now. To finish off, I always backcomb my roots a little (I'm small so huge hair could look outrageous) I also tip my head upside down and spray my roots with Wella's Silvikrin hairspray then give the ends a quick spray and run some Tresemmé Salon Smooth serum from half way down my head to the roots to tame some flyaways.

That's how I do my hair then guys. I'll show you all my Missguided purchases soon when I have the time to make myself look half decent.

Toodles!

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Being a girl sucks

Hello my honeybears!

As I get older, I become more and more aware of how much being a girl sucks ass. Fair enough I'm only 19 but over my few short years, I have become very aware of how shitty life as a female really is so I've summarised my top 10 reasons why it really sucks. It no particular order:

1) Periods

Oh yes, the dreaded 'P' word. The word that makes males around the world squirm. The fear of wearing white, the cramps, the mood swings, the chocolate craving that never goes. Every girl longs for them as a youngster so they feel like a 'grown up' but when you get them, you regret every moment you spent wanting them.

2) Comparisons

We all look at other girls and think 'I wish I looked like her. She's gorgeous.' I think we're all/most of us are naturally programmed to feel completely crap around other girls and therefore we must compare ourselves to them. I do it constantly. I would give my right arm to look like Beyonce, Nicole Scherzinger or Kim Kardashian but alas, it's not meant to be. We all should just accept that, in some way, shape or form, we are beautiful.

3) Boobs

There's always something about them that gets you. Too big, too small, odd shape. odd sizes. We're never really happy with what we have. Mine are too big. At 5'2 and 32FF, my boobs do look rather ridiculous. I, personally, am not a fan of fakies because some do look totally unrealistic, like someone has shoved two balloons down your top. Bras are so expensive too! In the words of one of my friends 'I didn't choose the boob life, the boob life chose me'.

4) SHOES!

I have this constant feeling that I don't own enough shoes and therefore, need to buy all the shoes in the world! I am so out of pocket because of my shoe obsession but it's impossible to stop. There is no way you can just decide to stop when your collection is so far from being complete. Also, these are my newest shoes. How pretty please?

5) Hair

Everyone's been there. You want curly hair, you want straight hair, you want blonde hair, you want black hair. Before you know it, your hair is like straw; split end central and you're having to cut loads of your once beautiful locks off just to make it look half decent. Only to be followed by buying pricey hair masks to get it soft and shiny again. It's a horrible situation. I gave up with everyday use of heated stylers after I wrecked my hair. I'm a salt spray convert now.

6) Skin

I have spent hundreds of pounds, probably, trying to get perfect skin and you know what? It doesn't happen. There is no miracle skin perfecter. You can buy cheap or you can splash out but either way, nothing will magic away your spots, dullness, poor texture, etc. Lets face it, it will help but your diet and lifestyle pretty much determine how good your skin looks. I like to think of some skin care products as a plaster for your skin. They cover up the affected area but they don't really help.

7) Nail polish

I am cursed with nail polish. No matter how long I take to do them or wait for them to dry, they always smudge. No matter how carefully I do things or how many top coats I put on, they always chip. Even 'chip resistant' nail polishes chip within the first few hours of me wearing them so I'm forever changing my nail colour or just giving up and dealing with ugly, naked nails.

8) Tanning

Most of us can agree that you feel and look better when you're tanned but it's tricky to choose how to get that lovely, glowing tan. You either choose a) the sunbeds and risk increasing your chances of getting skin cancer but you come away with a lovely, even, glowing tan. b) Fake tan it so you risk looking orange, streaky and smelling a bit weird. As well as going through the whole exfoliating and moisturising routine the day before but hey, some are cheap and cheerful. My favourite is St. Moriz. Or c) You book a lovely holiday in a hot, sunny country which may cost you a small fortune but at least you'll enjoy yourself and catch some rays.

9) Foundation

I am yet to find a foundation that is completely perfect. They're either too dark, too orange or they don't stay on my oily skin. Yummy, I know. I whole heartedly believe that foundation is the hardest item of make up to get right. Seconded by lipstick. There's so many things that can do wrong with foundation and you will end up looking like a fool if it's not properly blended or if it's the incorrect shade. It's really expensive and hard work to find your perfect match. It takes so much research to find what type you need for your skin.

10) Body hair

Ok. This is probably one of the worst things about being a girl. I feel like I am forever shaving but everything else is pricey and, lets face it, not all of us have the time to get waxed regularly. There's so many things that can go wrong when you shave though, we all know that. Cutting, missing patches, dropping the razor (I also do this and it catches my fingernails and that feeling makes me ill), razor burn, blunt blades. There's probably more negatives than there are positives but it's cheap and easy. Now, for eyebrows. I get mine waxed every few weeks/months because I don't trust myself with them. They currently look like they're trying to take over my face because I haven't had time to get them done. They are so important to get right otherwise you'll constantly look surprised or angry or like Joey from Friends.

Do you agree?

What don't you like about being a girl or boy? What do you really hate?

:)

Toodles!

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Holidays are comin'

Hello my honeybears!

Sorry for the massive absence. Ongoing health problems. I won't bore you with the details until I've been fully diagnosed.

Anyway! As you can tell from my title, this is about Christmas!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS! The trees, carols, lights, decorations, food. Everything just has that added sheen to it. Christmas markets are also fantastic, there is always something amazing lurching at a Christmas (or any) market.

I decided that I'd let you into my world. I don't ask for that much but what I do ask for is expensive. All of my dream items are on my Pinterest page.

I am a lover of good shoes, I am female after all. I have a place in my heart for Jeffrey Campbell's. They are thee most amazing collection of shoes ever. The shoe boots are a special favourite of mine because the colours are so scrummy, I'd make them the centre piece to any outfit.

I'm also a bit of a make up hoarder so expensive make up like MAC and Urban Decay are dream items for me especially Urban Decay's Naked palettes which can make your eyes pop! I see so many good things about MAC lipsticks, I want them all but I especially want a nude one as my eyes are always my stand out but being a student, the only way I would get them is if they were a gift. Hint, hint.

Being a geek, I love Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Game of Thrones so trawling through Black Milk and Etsy has probably been the worst thing to do. I adore Black Milk's Lord of the Rings leggings because they're so quirky and the greens/blues used as so lovely, they can easily be teamed with a white, grey, black etc top.
I have lusted over Black Milk's R2D2 body suit for months! My boyfriend refuses to buy it for me as it's 'too expensive' but seriously! How could it not be worth the price?! It's an R2D2 body suit for Christ sake! It's perfect for making an impression on people, like people aren't gonna smile when they see it.
As for the Game of Thrones merch, Etsy is perfect for finding just what you need. I love the Stark children's names top and the book extract pendant. I find stuff like that really expresses a person. I'm a natural reader so I'm obviously attracted to it.

As for the satchels, UGGs and guinea pigs; they're essentially duh!
I managed to put a hole through the bottom of my rubber soled UGG boots and, living in the North East, I need to keep my feet nice and dry when there's 2 feet of snow. UGGs are probably the best for keeping you toasty, dry and stylish.
I recently broke my satchel on my way to work (oops) so I need a new one. I like satchels as they're so cute and not boxy or too much. They're just perfect for making a statement but also being underrated.
And for guinea pigs. Have you heard them talk to eachother?! You can't escape the cuteness of guinea pigs. I am actually getting two for Christmas. You'd think I was 12, right? I'm nearly 20. I love them though, they are so sociable and they love the attention. They're so loving, I honestly can't even tell you how much I love them without making it into a big Disney song and dance.

Let me know your Christmas wishes.

And if you're in the North East. Erm, hello! Fenwicks Christmas window display will be up soon! AHHH!

Toodles!
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What's in my bag

Hello my honeybears!

So yes, I am doing a 'what's in my bag' post. I don't really carry anything interesting and I'm too busy to be a proper handbag girl so I chose to do my college bag.

 I really like this bag. I found it in New Look whilst having mooch with my mam on one of my rare days off work. It was a bit pricey (to me at least) at £39.99 but she bought me it as a 'Good luck at college' present. I had a scout around the New Look website and I can't seem to find this so I think it may have been discontinued. Bummer. Anyway, it has this cute little studded tassel on the front which I considered taking off but realised it was good to play with when you're bored. It has a nifty pocket at the front where I store all my little goodies and because there is a metal bar that turns to lock (I don't know the correct term, don't shoot me) so nothing escapes. Yipee!

 There is a zip closing on the top but it doesn't zip all the way to the ends. Design flaw. Also, I noticed this and you may have too, there is a GREEN MARK on my NUDE BAG! This actually happened after it rained when I was out. It's like when you wear cheap gold rings and it leaves a green mark. Seriously, massive ass pain.

 I've caught a few threads inside already too. I like the teeny pockets where I can sort my bits and pieces. When I find them, it's like getting presents from your past self. I always find jewellery, mints or tissues. Okay, they're not great presents from past me but still.

 This is the 'rotating metal lock' I tried to describe. I suck, I know.

Blue file - WHSmith's - This is my veterinary nursing file. It's 2 weeks into my course and it's already breaking my arm. Good start, eh?

Exercise book - WHSmith's - My glossary. That's all. Boring, I know.

Clear pencil case - WHSmith's - Again, boring.

Trebor Extra Strong mints - These honestly work wonders when you have a cough. They stop me from choking very quicky. They are also cheap and cheerful so I always have a supply tucked away in my bag. You never know when you're going to have a cheeky snog. Well, I do because I have a boyfriend. Hehe.

Wrigley's Extra Ice White Bubblegum flavour - The bubblegum flavour is to die for! I love how it's the bubblegum flavour with the whitening effect of normal Wrigleys. Bubblegum will always make me nostalgic, that's probably why I love it so much.

Purse - Present - It has the most card spaces in the entire world. I can't really say much else except it's very soft leather.

Ignore my college badge please. And my house keys. Can you tell I like the aliens from Toystory?

Carex Moisture Plus Hand Gel - Boots - I work with animals so it's really a must to have a disinfecting hand gel. Moisture Plus stops my hands being like paper.

Nivea Q10 Plus Age Defying Hand Cream - Boots - No, I haven't lost the plot and started think my hands were looking old at 19. I stole this off my mam after she left. It's so nice and smooth, it smells divine too.

Vaseline Rosy Lips -Boots - I love this so much. Not only does it make your lips nice and smooth but it also gives them a rosy glow. No need for lipstick. Perfect for daytimes or a first date.

Vaseline Cocoa Butter - Boots - I really like Vaseline. It's such a fail safe. The smell of the Cocoa butter one is delightful and, as with all Vaselines, it makes your lips so kissably soft.

Soap & Glory Super Colour Fabulipstick Powdercoat Matte Lipstick - in Blush Pink - Boots - I was not expecting this to be as dark as it was but it glides on beautifully. I always wear it when I've got minimal eye makeup on. Statement lip or statement eye of course It's not exactly a cheap lipstick but you don't have to sell your soul for it either. It's good quality like all Soap and Glory products and it doesn't dry my lips out (not sure about everyone elses) like some other matte lipsticks can.

Barry M Lip Paint - in Baby Pink - There are so many colours in the Barry M lip paint range which is why I always look there first. They are a bit drying but I also make sure I've moisturised my lips so they're nice and smooth before putting it on. There is pretty much for everyone even quirky colours like green and blue. Perfect for Halloween and very affordable.

Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick - in 101 - This is my fail safe. I love the colour. It tastes a bit chalky but it looks so lovely when it's on and it doesn't dry your lips out completely
Makeup bag - I actually received this so many years ago now in a gift set from Boots. You may know it, the one with the 'chocolate milk body wash'. I've used it ever since because it's the perfect size for all my essentials so I don't need to carry a massive washbag with me all the time.

iPod Classic  - The music people's iPod. I really wanted my iPod for nothing more than listening to as much music as possible. No internet, no games, no apps. Just music. This is exactly why I bought this. I actually got my old one replaced not that long ago after the part where you plug your headphones into broke :( They are pricey but they last for ages if you're careful so I always think that
they're a great investment. An iPod classic is perfect if you're just into listening to music too.

Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus - This book was completely addictive. It was just so engaging and it kept you guessing for the whole story. I really like crime/mystery books because I try and work out who it was before the book finishes which is why I am a massive Stephen King fan.
I love books, sorry for rambling.

I'm seriously go in store if you want to buy any of the lipsticks I show because they look completely different on different people.

That seemed to go on forever. Sorry for how rambly and boring that was but there is nothing interesting in my bag.

Also, I don't just go around eating lipstick before people think I do. I bite my lips sometimes and I realised my lipstick was a bit chalky.

Here is my cat btw. If you have me on Twitter then you may know that I decided to include them more in my posts. This is cat number 2 of 3.

I'm off to beddy byes.

Toodles!
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P.S. You're having my cat's picture. Instead of smiley, you get sleepy.

Winter is a coming.

Hello my honeybears!

Yes, I have resurfaced. Finally. Did you like my Game of Thrones reference?

Anyway, as you may have noticed if you have dared to venture outside, it is getting fairly nippy. When I say fairly nippy, I mean I have been frozen solid and telling everyone how horrifically cold I am along with constant shivering and teeth chattering.

Due to this, rather sudden, weather change, I've decided that I would show you my woolies. Hats, gloves and all the other wooly goodies I own.

This is currently my only cardigan...for now. It's so nice and cosy and snuggly. I love it so much even the colours. My hat is also brilliant, admit it? It's cute as a button and being a bear is all the rage these  days, don't y'all know?
Cardigan - Primark - £16
Bear Hat - River Island - Christmas Present

 This is actually a lads jumper from Matalan years ago. It's so big even though it's a small. Men are really big, aren't they? It feels like you're getting a big, warm cuddle all day when you wear it. The one downside: due to my long hair, when I pull it over my head I end up getting my hair stuck and pulling it out. Ouchie :(

 I can honestly give you no details on my lovely owl jumper as it was a Christmas present off my boyfriend last year. I can tell you that the neck was so scratchy, to the point where my neck was red raw, that I had to 'trim' the harder parts off and wash it with A LOT of fabric softener. It did shrink a touch :( ANYWAY, I got the hair band (yes, it is a hair band) as a gift too but it was £12 from a Christmas fair in Durham City Centre. So looking forward to it this year. If you're from the North East, come along, there is everything. I always feel a bit like a cougar in leopard print. I feel I should be inviting young men into my house because I need my pool cleaning. This would, however, help if I had a pool and wasn't 19.

 Same jumper, I love it. This hat, known in my household as the Bat/Cat hat, was the first animal related item that I bought as an 'adult'. It is from River Island about 5 years ago at around about £8ish pounds. Don't quote me on that. I feel like a child when I wear it but it makes me happy. Wear what makes you smile.

 Just chillin', being a raccoon. Yet another River Island purchase. This was during my love affair with River Island which ended abruptly last year after an incident with a pair of shoddy studded leggings. Anyway, off topic. I always wear this in winter because when it snows, I feel like lying down and burrowing. Do raccoons burrow? Am I confusing them slightly with badgers? It's also not that thick so I can wear it under my coat but it's thick enough so I can warm without an extra layer.

 This is without the hood and looking vaguely normal.

 AHHH! MITTENS! I love mittens! They're foxy/raccoony too. Guess where they're from? That's right. RIVER ISLAND! Animal stuff makes me more happy than I care to admit and they do/did a brilliant selection of animal related clothing during the winter. These are actually really toasty but the thumb is slightly too big from my hands and when the tops are down, it is, naturally, difficult to do anything.

 One of my cats decided to help me by trying stealing my camera and 'redesigning' my leggings with her claws. She's all heart, see.

I really love winter. Do you? Let me know your favourite season :)
That's me done for today.
I will be back soon to ramble aimlessly about life.

Toodles!
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Fashion (and beauty) Faux Pas

Hello my honeybears!

Sorry for dropping off the face of the Earth for a while, I've been extremely busy and stressed to bits! I'm also full of a very bad cold or the beginning of flu so this post won't have pictures of me. Be pleased.

Instead I will tell you all about my top fashion faux pas that make me cringe like mad.

You ready? Here goes!

In at number 10 is....

Bras on show! By this I mean when people are wearing round neck tops and the edges of their bra or, in some cases that I've seen, half the cup being on show. Personally, I think it looks trashy, it's like stereotypical chav in my book. I don't see how it's sexy in the slightest, nor do I see how it's comfortable having that much breast exposed.

This topic takes me nicely onto my number 9

Wearing bras that are too small! I am a culprit of this *slaps hand* but it is normally because I'm too skint to afford nice, new bras so I make so (When you get over a DD, you can't find nice bras for a reasonable price). It looks horrible when you can see boobs spilling over the tops of the bra and pressing against a top or dress or when someone bends over and you can see their boobs are out of the bra. It's not nice at all.

At number 8, it is....

Band t shirts! Obviously, not all band t shirts but people wearing band t shirts when they don't know who the band is but they think the top is cool. I actually had a lovely experience in Topshop when they had just brought out their Fleetwood Mac tops. A girl behind me said to her friend 'Oooh, this tops's cools. I might get it. What is Fleetwood Mac? Who cares.' I'm sorry but I believe that you should have to be able to name at least 3 songs before you are allowed to purchase a band top. Hipsters, stop this madness.

Number 7...

Double denim! I know it's in fashion at the moment but I am not a fan. I only like it when it's say, black jeans and a light blue jacket. The same colour denim worn together makes me hate life a little. Dungarees are an exception of course but denim jacket/shirts/jeans/skirts (any of the combinations) worn together just don't sit right with me.

In at number 6

Not a fashion faux pas per say but Obvious roots! By this I mean when someone who's naturally light brown/blonde/redhead who dyes their hair black or someone with dark hair who dyes their hair blonde. The inevitable happens, your hair grows and then BOOM! The most obvious, minging roots ever. I just hate it, I honestly do. It's nothing against people who dye their hair those colours, it's just a case of trying to keep on top of your colouring so you don't end up with horrific roots.

Number 5

Top knots!  Whoever invented this hairstyle. You suck. It looks like their in a pineapple on your head! You look ridiculous. I know it might be a quick, out of the way hairstyle but seriously?! It's just stupid and I have tried it, when you have long hair, it actually hurts your neck because it is rather heavy. No one puts it better than the genius of Jenna Marbles!

Number 4!

Bodywarmers! Gilets. Whatever you call them. I don't understand them. It's my extremities that get cold first so who went 'Hey, you know what's a good idea? Cutting the arms off a padded jacket!' I get that it's safer to keep your core warm but I would like warm arms too please. They also make me think of the Michelin Man which puts me so far off them that I'd rather wear Michelin tyres instead of them.

The top 3!

So close but so far. Number 3

Onesies! I'm mainly talking about people that go outside in their onesies. I see them as safe, cosy and simply to be worn indoors whilst drinking hot drinks and watching crappy films. They are not for going outside, shopping. It looks like you've just forgotten to get dressed and I always worry that they haven't bothered to wash before. Stop this madness! I own a onesies, it is a Totoro onesie. If I went out in that, I would be sectioned because people would think I had escaped from the psychiatric wing of a hospital.
This is the same as my onesie. Now you see why people would think this of me.

Totoro onesie

Close but no cigar, number 2

Red lipstick! Yes, red lipstick maybe sexy and sultry in the right hands but in the wrong hands, it's a disaster! There are many who believe that anyone can wear the rouge lipstick and resemble the sex symbol Marilyn Monroe but end up looking like the Joker. It is not for all. It pains me to see people wearing red lipstick when they can't pull it off. Ask a professional if you are unsure. Save yourself the embarrassment.

And the top offender, beating off the competition for the number 1 spot is....drum roll please....

SEE THROUGH LEGGINGS! Oh yes, boys and girls, we've all seen them. The infamous see through leggings favoured by teenage girls and chavs. My stomach turns at the thought of them. No one wants to see your granny pants, thongs or what you had for breakfast. Put yourself away and buy some new leggings or at the least, a long top. I love and loathe leggings in equal measures. Opaque leggings will have a place in my heart whereas see through leggings have their own special place in hell.
REBEL AGAINST THE INJUSTICE!

Do you have any fashion/beauty hates? Tell me about them in my comment box :)

Sorry if I have offended anyone but I am only speaking my mind.

Thanks for reading my loves.

Toodles!
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Face review

Hello my honeybears!

As I said in my last post, I would review my Benefit products when they had all arrived.

Literally a couple of days later, they arrived but I hadn't really had time to go over my products or my little foundation routine. I finally do so I'll get started :)

Benefit Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealer in Light - £17.50
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen wow! Foundation in Ivory I'm Pure 4 Sure - £25.50
Benefit Hello Flawless! Powder in Ivory Gee I'm Swell - £25.50
Benefit High Beam - £19.50
Bourjois Powder Délice de Poudre Bronzing Powder - £6.99 (From Boots)
Maybelline Dream Soft Blush in Berry - £6.49 (From Boots)
I also use Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory - £5.49 however, I missed it off when I took the picture, sorry :(

So, this is my face after cleanser, toner and moisturiser. I am so oily hence why I'm so shiny. I have a lot of spots atm as well.

This is me with the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen wow! foundation on. The foundation looks a touch too yellow for my skin but it is the best colour for my skin. The foundation is wonderful, it's so light and your skin can actually breath (I normally wear full coverage and my skin feels trapped). It is a light to medium coverage foundation and is completely oil free (yey!) so it's good for those, like myself, who suffer from oily skin. I applied it with a foundation brush which I will show you later on so it is easy to blend into the hairline and around the jaw line.It gives you a dewy finish so if you like that then I guess leave it like that but I'm more of a matte person. The foundation is also (apparently) really good for your skin as it helps the imperfections on your skin such as spots (according to the Benefit woman I bought it off).

This is with the Benefit Boi-ing industrial strength concealer and Benefit Hello Flawless! Powder and Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer. I immediately noticed a big difference (in person) when I applied the Benefit concealer, the only trace of my spots were little bumps but no redness, no horrible crusty tops (most of us have been there. When you accidently knock the top off a spot and it oozes and you just hate life) The concealer glides on with a concealer brush and it's so strong that you need so little so it does balance out the price. The powder, however, when I put it on my face to start with, looked so orange that I was terrified to carry on but it evened out and looked pretty good in the end. It leaves your skin nice and matte without looking caked on. The powder comes with a little sponge and a little brush for 'spot on cover' and 'all over cover' so you can get the cover that you really want.
I use the Rimmel concealer under my eyes because it really does cover the dark circles and because I'm such a bad sleeper, I have tonnes. It's really affordable and I feel like I've had mine for a life time. As I'm a student with a one day a week, minimum wage part time job, Rimmel is normally my go to for lipsticks and concealers as it's cheap, widely available and pretty reliable for colours (except foundation for me at least).
Sorry for the bad lighting, the sun went behind a cloud and now I look grey.

Benefit Hello Flawless! Powder brush and sponge

 I always (attempt) to contour after my powdering. I use my Bourjois Powder Délice de Poudre Bronzing Powder to contour by putting it, lightly, in the hollows of my cheeks to help emphasise my cheek bones and I also contour the sides of my nose to make it look smaller. the bronzer is actually my favourite bronzer that I've ever found because it's not orange (HALLELUJAH!) but it gives you a nice brown, bronzed look that you can build up so be careful how much you put on at one time, you don't want to look too dark. I use the lighter shade but I can't remember what it's called *slaps hand* I have used it for several years now and the slight chocolatey smell is so yummy. The packaging is easy to slip into your handbag for top ups on a night out because it's so thin. It is a must have from me and it's so cheap!. I then highlight the tops of my cheek bones, bridge of my nose and my cupids bow with Benefit High Beam. The brush to apply is like a nail polish brush so you have to gently remove all the excess from it before applying because you need only a drop of your nose and cupids bow and about 1/2 on the tops of your cheek bones. I don't smooth it along with my fingers because I feel like it will just pull the powder off your face and, if you've ever rubbed your face when you've got make up on then you'll know, it kind of bobbles around the patch you've rubbed and it looks kinda cakey. Instead, I pat it along and down the areas where I want it. It gives a beautiful, glowing finish and it draws the eye to those areas so all the boys will be staring at your lips. It may cost a bit but because you use so little, it is really worth the money. After highlighting, I put my Maybelline Dream Soft Blush on to the apples of my cheeks, with the patting technique again to avoid dragging the rest of the make up off, and then I pat it back towards my ears. You don't need much because the colour is rather intense when you put it on. It has so far lasted a year and it's only half way through so if you want a blush doesn't budge then this is probably the best product ever! It's so light and doesn't need to be topped up at all.

 This is my finished look with my eye makeup down and my eyebrows all nicely done. For my eyebrows I use Gosh Eyebrow kit. It comes with 3 different colours and wax to keep your eyebrows in place. I love the 3 different colours because I dye my hair between light blonde, as it is now, and a dark blonde so I can use the light blonde and the light brown depending on my hair colour or how defined I want my eyebrows to be. I love the wax as well because it stops stray hairs from falling out of place and looking stupid. It's £8.49 from Superdrug which, in my opinion, is quite cheap compared to others that do similar kits and for what you get.
I recently bought a new eye shadow palette because I love experimenting with my eye make up so when I saw this eye shadow palette with so many different colours, I was over the moon! I used the white as a base and in the corners of my eyes to make them look bigger (I think big eyes are sexy) and then I used the small blending brush to apply the colour, which is a goldy, greeny colour, to the outer quarter of my eyelid and then used the smaller angled brush to smudge the colour along my crease line. The eye shadows are buildable so you can make them as light or as solid as you like and the variety of colours that are included in the palettes mean that there's something for everyone. I finished off my eyes with Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara. I like my eyelashes to have volume because they're naturally quite long and curly so this mascara is a current go to but I can't get it in waterproof (waah!) which would make it my all time favourite so I have to also apply Rimmel Scandal'eye Waterproof formula which is a bit naughty but hey, if you're not going to make it waterproof, my money or their mascara wand will be going elsewhere.

 Fräulein3°8 180 Colors Eyeshadow Palette+12 Pcs Brushes Leopard Case Make up Kit - £17.50 (without P&P) - From eBay

 Look at the variety!

The eye shadow palette comes with this lovely set of brushes.
I can now see myself posing like one of those girls that stands next to car or poses next to products on the teleshopping shows.

Wow, that seems like such a loooong post. If you've actually taken the time to read this, good for you!
I'm off to watch CSI Sunday (woohoo).

Toodles!
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Tearing s**t up

Hello my honeybears!

Probably a pretty bizarre title for this post really but I love tearing/cutting my clothes up. I have destroying my tshirts down to a fine art.

I hate tshirts that have really high necklines so they're proper choking around your throat. They make me really claustrophobic so I started 'customizing' my tops. I use that word lightly because I don't add anything on, I just rip stuff off.

I bought a Batman and Robin top from Triple S when I was like 14? Yea, round about then (that was 5 years ago btw) and the neckline was so high, I honestly thought I was choking and the sleeves were really tight so I looked like an over stuffed sausage.

The top and I were then alone in a room together and one thing led to another and....I cut the sleeves and neckline off. Oopsies!

It looked better tbh and I no longer felt as self conscious because I didn't think I was going to die.

I did all this like, 5 years ago and the top hasn't unravelled as of yet.

My thunder thighs and I were just being fabulous...darling

Batman and Robin tshirt - Triple S (many moons ago)
Jeans - Matalan - £12
Belt - Primark - £2 - I think
Peace Sign Earrings - Newlook - £2.99

Earrings - As Above

Closer look at my top
My hair looks slightly ginge here but I'm trying out Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in I'm Pure 4 Sure so my skin looks better (kinda) than normal. Full review when my other Benefit products arrive (SO EXCITED!).

Being Dumbo so you can all laugh at me.

I don't just massacre tshirts either. Old jeans and dresses are also victim to the scissors of doom. Nothing is safe!

Anyway, I'm currently in Huddersfield as I'm having 2 days off from my vet placement and I'm shattered so I'm off to chill and watch Doctor Who in bed.

Toodles!
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 Ah My God! Look how happy he is!