Another Nomination

Wow, I am so grateful that I have been nominated for another award, this award is definitely one that will keep me motivated for all my followers... The Sunshine Award.

 

The Sunshine award is given to bloggers who 'brighten your day' and 'inspire' you to grow your blog and blossom as a blogger. Thank you so much to the beautiful blogger, Nicola Jo.

These awards are great to get an insight about the person behind the blog you love to read.

The Rules
1. Thank the blogger who nominated you
2. Post the award logo on your blog
3. Nominate 5 blogs that you love
4. Share seven facts about yourself

My Nominations for 'The Sunshine Award' are: 

Eve & Faye from The Sugar Spun Sisters

Polly from Polly's Little World

Amy Valentine's Blog

Katie from Katie's World of Beauty

 Lydia Rose's Blog 

 Seven Fact's About Myself: 

1. I've just turned 20, 28th August

2. I'm obsessed with backless cami tops from ASOS 

3. Literally must of got everything from the benefit counter for my birthday, it's my new found love

4. I'm a natural red head in disguise

5. When I move out I want 2 Great Dane's, this would make my life. 

6. I have 3 tattoos an eagle, feather and a hamsa hand - definitely want more. 

7. I would love to be trained in rāga the Indian style of music.

Hope you have enjoyed this post, feel free to leave some random but interesting facts about yourself below & remember to leave your links! 

With Love, 

 

Teasing Tuesday's

I've been browsing the internet for hours on end to get ideas because as some of you may know it's my birthday on Wednesday & my beautiful mother bear has promised to spoil me with a shopping spree on my actually birthday & every knows you can't say no to the birthday girl... right? 

Here are a few of the pieces that I have got my eye on for my birthday shop.

I have an obsession with bags at the moment - the bigger the better, I love beige colours & I fell in love instantly when I saw these beauties! 

BEIGE LEATHER STRUCTURED TOTE BAG | TWO TONE BAG | TAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER TOTE BAG

I think every bag I own is from River Island, they produce high quality bags with reasonable price tags. For the best on trend statement pieces, I will always rely on RI. 

A selection of River Island tops that I plan on purchasing. I'm attracted to anything with electric blue, yellow/lime or creams & beiges when it comes to buying clothes. 

BLUE PUFF PRINT OVERSIZED SWEATSHIRT | PINK FLORAL JACQUARD NECKLACE PEPLUM TOP | ORANGE METAL PLATE DETAIL HALF SLEEVE TOP

BLACK CUT OUT SHOULDER PEPLUM TOP | CREAM EMBELLISHED COCOON SHELL TOP | BLUE METAL TRIM RACER FRONT SWING CAMI TOP

My favourite pick of jeans for the next season 

DARK WASH ETTA SUPERSKINNY JEANS | MOTO DAISY LEIGH SKINNY JEANS | MID WASH DENIM TUBE PANTS

Pretty simple dresses with gorgeous designs throughout

AUTUMN FLORAL TEA DRESS | BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE SKATER DRESS | PINK FLORAL PRINT WAISTED DRESS

If you have any fashion tips or posts on style, feel free to leave your links below. Fashion is my favourite part when reading blogs :) 

Hope you have enjoyed this post, remember to look out for my birthday post - I'm so excited! 

With Love, 

I'll Start Monday

As a person who would love to lose a bit of weight, I just can't bring myself to join to gym. My problem is that I'm obviously a tad lazy with also the constant common quote, 'I'll start Monday', I just need that extra push to get me going. 

My motivation is to lose weight for my cousins wedding at the end of February 2014, this is a good timescale to make a dent into my goal for a new healthy lifestyle which will help me also keep it off rather than a quick fix crash diet. I've tried to motivate myself by getting myself a new pair of trainers but they are just collecting dust on top of my wardrobe, but by also researching different diets to try and get some courage to start as I've noticed I'm becoming a bit of a recluse with going out with my friends who I adore, that are all skinny mini's yet they still complain about their appearance, which only makes me feel well... a bit rubbish. 

This post will hopefully get me started to do something today rather than leave it till yet another Monday.

I'm going to take up swimming, such a good way of keeping fit whilst also having fun. 

How Many Calories Will Swimming Burn?

30min Swimming:

Recreational: 90-220kcal

Moderate: 150-370kcal

Vigorous: 220-550kcal

This transformation is brilliant, always inspires me when seeing other peoples result's. I recommend you do this yourself, no matter what you think of your image at the start this is you want to know to then notice the change & help you to achieve what you want. Take a new picture in the same position & place every 2-4 weeks to notice any changes in your body. Motivation. 

Healthy eating doesn't mean you cut out everything, these meals look amazing and will fill you up to leave you feeling good! 

Hope you have enjoyed my post and this will get you motivated to start today rather than tomorrow! Post your results or healthy lifestyle tips below, I'm always looking for more motivation. Will hopefully post my results in a few months. 

With Love,

 

Fake Up Benefit

Officially a benefit convert, I love everything that comes from the range from the Crease-less Eyeshadow to every day Foundation. 

As I have been on the hunt for a good concealer, when I got the chance to test out this NEW benefit Fake Up from LookFantastic I was so excited! With the promises to give you a smooth, natural complexion I was eager to try for a natural look to makeup!

As a lover of all things beauty related, this Fake Up Concealer had the perfect application with a smooth hydrating finish. With ingredients including Vitamin E and apple seed extract which helps to hide dark circles and also diffuse fine lines. A beautiful 2-in-1 concealer stick.

Being born with a natural light complexion with freckles, I went for a darker shade than I usually would as I love to have hide the fact that I am paper white with a tan but to also soften the definition of my freckles for a refreshing finish. This concealers darker shade can also be used for contouring on lighter skin tones, which is a great way to emphasize your facial features. 

I have applied it under my eyes, tip of my nose and creases on the side on my nose to contour & also touching up any blemishes that I may have on the day. This concealer blends in so well, I use either a foundation brush or stippling brush to blend into my base makeup for the perfect finish. 

After attending the #midsummermeet in Manchester where benefit attended and gave an amazing tutorial on contouring it got my attention to invest in new makeup materials and also change my makeup routine, for the better. With the recent purchases of Real Technique Core Collection Brushes and also new makeup that I  have yet to try out. 

This concealer is great to carry in your makeup bag or purse as it is in the size of a lipstick. Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. 

I am truly in love with my new find & so thankful to LookFantastic for sending me this sample, my new must-have product. I adore all benefit cosmetics.

As it is my birthday I have taken near enough a week off work including the bank holiday (lucky me), but my apologies for not posting every day like I promised myself I would, lets put it this way - a stressful week.

Remember to leave your links below, need more blogs to read to fill in my time off work! 

With Love, 

Shopping Trippppp

So today I went shopping, I love this... of course. Jumping at any opportunity I can for a good girly gossip and a little spree of the shops on the side. 

I went with the intention to get my brows threaded (as I have never had this done before) and to purchase from the long list of all the beauty and makeup products that have intention of buying so it was only right to head into Boots first.

Always eager to try out new products and gain experience of different techniques, I definitely recommend getting your makeup done at one of the counters as I know every girl loves to get their makeup done professionally. I intended to purchase from Benefit that day so when the lovely girls came over to my bestfriend and I and offered a make over I happily accepted. Who wouldn't! 

| Me and my bestfriend, Georgina | 

This is my finished look, I love it and I have got to thank the lovely beautician for her time and effort. I am amazed with the results that stayed put all day long, even after a day of shopping.

 

I was that amazed that I got some cheeky purchases, I had to hold back just a little bit...

 Sun Beam Highlighter | Brow Zings | Free Sample of Potent Eye Cream | Ribbon sprayed with LEELEE Benefit Perfume 

I had the pleasure of being in the company of this little monkey during our shopping trip, as exhausting as she is, she always brightens up your day with her 'silly' moments. After being downgraded from the start of the day by sitting in the back of the car but also having to listen to One Direction, yes I said it... 1D.... she's 2 by the way.

| This little girl is such a poser |

| So Lady Like. |

Diet Coke had a promotional campaign running that you get a free Diet Coke and also take part in getting your photo taken in a walk-in photobooth, amazing exhibition. 

Here are some of the photos that we got! 

All complete with a Diet Coke, Marc Jacobs Style

After a tiring day of entertaining a 2 year old whilst shopping I hope you have enjoyed my blog post, feel free to leave me your blog links below. :) 

With Love, 

#MIDSUMMERMEET

I have to say a big thank you to all the MyBag, LookFantastic & Allsole Social for inviting me to the #MidSummerMeet located at The Walrus Canteen and Lounge in Manchester.

It was amazing to actually put faces to blogs and network with all the different bloggers that are based in & around the local area. There are soooo many!

In a great location with an amazing set up, the MyBag, Allsole & LookFantastic did a great job with the different companies and bloggers to create such a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

They also treated every blogger to a generously filled goodie bag, which I am so grateful of receiving. This is mine, be sure not to miss the next one! 

|#MIDSUMMERMEET GOODY BAG |

I've taken a few pictures throughout the night of the demonstrations and also the products. It was an amazing turnout & I highly recommend that you keep your eye out for the next upcoming event that may be in your local area. Get the latest updates on twitter or facebook. 

You've seen it here first so set your reminders for this beauty blusher from Benefit, this is an exclusive preview of the new blush that will be released on the 25th September this year, a beautiful golden rose shimmer blush, I fell in love instantly.

I got the chance to have a cheeky touch up with this blush, privileged!

Benefit tutorial of Contouring, this is a complete grey area for me and I was so excited for this, I was so amazed at the stages of contouring & I know for sure that I am going to change my makeup routine to get the ultimate flawless angles, demonstrated by Benefit. 

 Porefessional Primer Application

Concealer & Highlighter Contour

Darker Foundation Contour

 Eyebrow Shaping | Wax & Powder

 Mascara Application

Finished Look | Benefit Contour Demo

 The Lovely Eve from Sugar Spun Sisters getting her nails done by NailsInc.

 

Exclusive Gel Effect Nail Polish from NailsInc. - Not out until Autumn/Winter - these colours are gorgeous with a beautiful gel like finish.

I opted for the Nude colour :) it is just the right colour nude, not to grey not to beige

Moroccanoil Demo, I was blown away at how stunning this girl's hair was! From curly to afro diva curls to curly to lastly afro diva curls again using Moroccanoil hairspray as well, it's so easy to work with.

Evo Hair Demo, Semi Permanent Colours that wash out within 12-16 washes, from Platinum Blonde to Bright Bold Copper. 

As a lover of bold hair colours, I am so eager to get my hands on some of these colours, will definitely be experimenting with this! So amazed.

 The Finished Result | Striking & Bold

 

Complete with complimentary mini cupcakes, pretty yummy :) 

 

I am so grateful for being apart of the blogger community and being involved with events! Well done to every one who worked the event, it was a great turn out! I hope there will be more to come! 

Follow them and purchase products from all the brands that attended the event from the following: 

Twitter: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole
Facebook: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole
Website: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole

With Love,