LET IT GO!

Hello my chicklets!

I have recently discovered, like the entire world, the wonders of Frozen! I have actually wondered around work singing 'Let It Go' and 'Do You Want To Build A Snowman'. I am a massive Disney fan, new and old but Frozen is different. Sure, you've got the 'love at first sight' thing but then you get the realistic points where people are actually shocked by the fact she wants to marry after a day. I can actually relate to Ana, Elsa and Kristof simply because Ana is so socially awkward, Elsa is scared of hurting everyone but still manages and put her family first and then Kristof works his hardest for little to no reward but is still happy as it's what he loves and he works with his best friend.

ANYWAY! So off subject as per usual.

I was playing around with my hair at the weekend and decided, being a blonde, I'll do an Elsa hair and make up tutorial. I suck as tutorials because I just naturally do it so explaining confuses me. I have the mind of a squirrel. Sorry :(

I hope you all enjoy it :)

 I started by using my Zoeva concealer brush to dab on Benefit Boi-ing industrial strength concealer to all my blemishes. This just helps me to get an idea of how much foundation I need to apply.

 I then used the same Zoeva brush to dab Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer under my eyes to hide my dark circles. It gives enough coverage without caking and creasing so it's definitely my favourite.

 To apply Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation, I used a Models Own Egg Shaped Make Up Applicator. I love this make up applicator! It stops you from putting too much on and looking cakey as it absorbs some of the foundation.

 I used my Zoeva powder brush to apply Rimmel Clean Complexion Transparent Powder which locks in your foundation and stop it from looking so shiny. I much prefer the matte look to the dewy look if I'm honest. I have oily skin so the matte look always keeps my makeup in place for way longer than trying for a dewy finish.

 NIGHTMARE ALERT! I dropped my powder and, of course, it shattered. Black carpet + white powder = horrible

 I applied the Rimmel Lasting Finish Mono Blush in 'Santa Rose' to the apples of my cheeks and swept up towards my temples with the Zoeva Sheer Cheek brush. This just gives it a nice touch of colour to the face so you don't end up looking like a ghost.

 I added a small amount of Benefit High Beam to the bridge of my nose and my cupids bow to make my lips look bigger.

I actually won this Zoeva Make-Up Brush Set at Christmas in an AX Paris competition. This set is actually worth £165! I actually nearly wee'd with excitement. (TMI Alert!)

I used this grey colour (circled below) from my Fräulein3°8 180 Colors Eyeshadow Palette. It was from eBay however, it's now stopped being sold. It is definitely up there with my best purchases ever. This is a lovely soft grey colour and I used it to tone down the pink/purple colour and make it look more 'icy'.

I'm not normally one for pinky colours but this lovely pinky/purple-y colour is perfect for recreating Elsa's eyeshadow. Since I have green eyes, it really compliments them and makes them pop! I'll definitely have to start using purple colours more in the future. The colour I used is circled below (middle column, 4th row)

I used my Zoeva liner brush and Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Gel Liner to liner my upper lash line. This is the most precise lining I have ever done. It only took me one go too, promise!

For mascara, I always use 2 different ones: one for volume and one for length. When it comes to volume, I'm loving Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara as it does add a small amount of volume at a time so you can build on it and make them thicker and thicker but, obviously, it can cause clumping so be careful. For length, I've been using L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara for a good while now. I actually have the waterproof one but I can't find it (sad face). I love the length it gives but I don't find it gives loads of volume like it should but if, like me, you already have a good volume mascara then it won't bother you as much.

Now for hair! I'm aware that I look like a bit of a psycho in this picture but there is a reason. To start the hair, I pulled my fringe and 2 more small sections of hair forward so it was pretty much like this.

 I then pulled my hair to my right or left side, which ever you prefer, and moved the sectioned hair to the opposite side out of the way.

 I plaited the majority of my hair to the side and pinned any hair that had been missed with bobby pins.

 I pulled the remaining hair back from the middle of my face and it at the back of my head with bobby pins. I then carefully moved small amounts of hair so that it was equally distributed. This may be easier for me to do as I have layers in my hair whereas if you have hair that is all the same length then you may not get the same textured look at the top as Elsa does. It's very hard to explain how I've done this if I'm honest. I did put pin it down, distributed it and then pulled small amounts up to give it some height and volume.This was the finished product, I added Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick in 101 to finish up. The lipstick is a pale-ish pink which isn't represented well on the internet so definitely try it in store. It is on my Instagram which you can follow me on as the link is floating around on my page.

If you try out the look, tweet me a picture on Twitter. My Twitter name is @sugarspicemkeup
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and I really hope that if you haven't seen Frozen, you have to!

Toodles!
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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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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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I'm bleeding out!

Yello my honeybears!
My post title seems a bit grim but it's because a) this was my casual go to outfit that was worn when I went to give blood and b) Imagine Dragons rule.

Anyway, this is a general casual look that I normally do when I cba to put much thought or effort into what I'm wearing.
I like funny things and interesting tops so several years ago I stumbled across Truffle Shuffle and I was in heaven! I bought what is still one of my favourite tshirts from there. My red Dodgeball 'if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball' quote top. It's so ridiculously comfortable and I've had it several years now with no colour fading/running, no lettering coming off, no loose threads. Completely fantastic. They have something for everyone.
My go to bottoms are leggings. I have some lovely, great quality and great fitting ones from George by Asda. 12 quid, erm BARGIN! They're super comfy and you can downplay statement pieces with a lovely pair of black leggings. BUT buy good quality! Noone wants to see your underwear as you're walking down the street because your leggings might as well be clear. It's horrible, right? If you've ever been stood under someone on an escalator and look up to see how far you've got then BOOM! Some random girl's (might as well be) bare backside in your face then you'll know the horrors of this.
That was massively off topic hehe. When I'm casual, I just let my hair do as it pleases. I'd had it in a bun and hairsprayed back all day for work when it was brushed through it looked better than normal.
I still went with the black eyeliner and black liquid eyeliner because I love framing my green eyes. It's always my main focus on a night out :)

Oh, I mentioned I went to give blood, right? They gave me 2 new accessories. I found that I couldn't give blood that day because they thought I was anemic so they took blood to see however, after stabbing me several times in my right arm and being unsuccessful at getting any, they tried the left. Turns out I'm not anemic but I came away with 2 lovely huge white plasters on my arms and a little one on my finger. Accessorizing at it's cheapest.
That's all anyway guys. Talk to you all on Saturday when I'll show you one of my many going out outfits.

Toodles!
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