Sugar, Spice and all things Make up: family

Friday, 10 October 2014

Cancer, mental illness and me

Hey guys and dolls!

I decided that this was way too long a thing to write about so I have done a *ahem* little video....

Sorry it's so long but there is a lot to talk about and I really wanted people to understand how bad things are some an insiders point of view. Not just on Cancer but on subjects such as depression and suicide.

I'd also like to clear up and that I'm not as thick as I come across in the video.

I've popped some information about the related charities below. I will definitely be watching the Stand Up to Cancer programmes next week because it's soo amazing what they do....and Rory McIlroy's on it and I have a massive crush on him.

I've nothing against people from Newcastle, I promise. I just don't like being called a Geordie when I'm not from Newcastle.

The Stand Up to Cancer event is on 17th October at 7pm. You can donate by texting FIVE or TEN to 70404 or online at here.

For any more information on helping with mental illnesses, click here to learn more on the Time To Change website.

Coppafeel also have loads of information on checking your breasts and ways to donate.

CHECK YOUR BOOBIES!

Sorry for how long this video is and for crying. I will be back to all things make up when my Halloween costume arrives.

Toodles!

X

P.S. The only reason I was ignoring my house phone was because only call centres and robots ring me on that.

Thursday, 10 July 2014

Lemme Just Say...

Hello my sweethearts!

So, I've been seeing a lot of things floating around on the TV, on social media and I've even read an article on it. Fat Shaming. If I'm honest, it's not just fat shaming, it's Skinny Shaming, it's just people shaming.

And LET ME JUST SAY, this is NOT OK!!!

When did it become OK for people to look at others and make them feel bad about themselves because they've got a fat ass or flat chest, they've got wobbly bits or they can't keep weight on. When did it become such a crime to look different? Not even different, just average. When did it become such a despicable thing to carry a bit of weight or not be able to keep weight on?

I'm a bit girl. My BMI says I'm overweight. I spent years, I mean years, hating my body, hiding it, abusing it because I was told I was ugly, disgusting, no boy would want you.

I believed them and you know what I did. I cut myself to make me feel better. I starved myself. When I was 15, I used to surprise on chewing gum, cigarettes and a meal a day. I was miserable and I attempted to kill myself when I was 16 because my appearance bothered other people so much, they had to bring me down.

I have a boyfriend, have done for the past 2 years. He doesn't care that I'm chubby. He doesn't even see it. He loves me for who I am, for my child like fascination for Disney, my sleep talking, my love for animals.

People who look past your appearance are the ones you need in your life.

EMBRACE YOUR WOBBLY BITS! EMBRACE YOUR SHAPE!

Be yourself! Love yourself!

Don't change because someone says they don't like who you are. If you want to change, change for you. and, Dear God, DO NOT CHANGE FOR A PARTNER!

There are so many people out there that are beautiful with their 'imperfections'.

My inspirations are, and probably always will be, Beyonce and Shakira. I bow down to the work those women put into their careers, family and themselves. They don't listen to the negative comments from the media, they just brush it off and carry on.