10 November 2013

Tag¦ Confessions of a Beauty Blogger

Hi m'lovelies!

A few day ago I had a tweet from Sinead- Dreaming Again saying that I was tagged in a recent post. So here I am now answering the questions.
I love doing tag posts so I'll just get right into it!


The questions!

1. How many hours a week do you spend writing / editing posts?

This all depends on how much work I have to do as I'm a full time student in sixth form. I wish it was different because I love blogging! But anytime I'm free I try to at least get some photos of stuff to talk about!


2. Are you a spender or saver?

It depends... Like right now I'm saving because I'm going to the NEC Clothes Show *yay* I only buy if I need it... although I wouldn't have been able to say that a few months ago... I have learnt my lesson xD

3. When is it easier for you to blog? 

Weekend mornings! Or sometimes if I haven't got a lot to do I will blog at school in my study periods... *bad girl*


4. What makes writing behind a computer comfortable for you?

I'm not sure whether I will be answering this question properly but here we go. If we're talking actually when I'm blogging and being comfortable... that would be sitting on my bed while listening to some music or watching YouTube videos. If I'm going to be honest right now I'm watching funny cat videos... *haha*

5. What is your worst make up / hair habit? 

My worst makeup habit would have to be... Well I stay back at school late some nights and sometimes use wipes to take my make up off but!!! I always cleanse properly in the morning!
My worst hair habit would be... When I can't control it I just shove it up in a bun... My hair is just too much to handle!

6. What is one quote you wish the world lived by? 

There's a few to be honest...
Let go of the bad memories and remember the good ones.
Love your neighbour as yourself.
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
There's loads but the most important thing to me is not to let others get you down, if you have a friend that is contently upsetting you or making you angry forget them. Don't let people treat you wrongly, everyone is unique and we should celebrate that.

7. How long do you spend getting ready every day?

Ooooo. Hard question it depends where I'm going, am I in the mood and whether or not I know what I'm wearing and things. Probably 30 mins to an hour unless I have completely failed! It also depends what my hair is doing with itself.

8. Who's your favourite blogger?

There's too many to choose from! I haven't got a one absolute favourite, I have a few! I like blogs that are jam packed with pictures that are well taken.  


9. Who is a blogger that you think deserves more subscribers than they have?

Ummm... there's loads! All the bloggers I follow whether they have a lot of followers or not deserve more! If you look at this post you can see a few listed there!

10. What is one thing you are excited about in the upcoming year?

Being able to do well in my subjects at sixth form. Another one is probably going to The Clothes Show next month!

11. What is you most awkward blogging moment?

Probably my first blog post... but that's gone now xD

12. How long does it take you to prepare a post?

Depends, tags are the quickest for me 30-45 mins, my small post like wish lists they don't take long either. But the ones I take load of photos and things! Ages!

13. Are you wearing trousers right now or jogging pants / PJ bottoms?


I am! Comfort is what I'm going for today... It's Sunday! Leggings it is!

14. What are you most proud of in life?

Probably some recent things. They are more personal but I'm glad I'm back at sixth form and it may sound silly but getting praise from my teachers. Shout out to my subject teachers, especially my Maths and Chemistry teacher... Jokes. They won't read this but they actually care about their students.


So there we go! I hope you enjoyed that blog post!
I will now tag 4 other bloggers to do this



30 October 2013

Current wishlist!

 
Hello m'lovelies!

A post has been due for ages! Sorry there hasn't been anything! I've had a busy few weeks but I'm back into the swing of things, blog post ideas are accumulating so I shall be posting more! *yay* If you have any suggestions please leave them below.

Today's post is a wishlist. These products are things that I've been staring at and wishing they were sitting right here with me.



Soap & Glory- The Breakfast Scrub
This body scrub is one of the nicest I've ever used! It smells like those pecan pastries... but that's just me. I've ran out and so I really want to repurchase this! It exfoliates nicely and it isn't harsh!

Illamasqua- Nail Varnish in Perseid
The nail polish is the best polish I think I have ever seen! Look at it! It's like a galaxy! This nail polish satisfies my geeky science and space passion. Oh it looks so good! Maybe a Christmas present? Ha ha, jokes... it's too early to be thinking about that!

Lush- The Comforter Bubble Bar
A nice soothing bath is always needed when the stresses of life overwhelm you... also known as sixth form. I've had this bubble bar before and it just smells so good! I'm also looking forward to buying some things from the Lush Christmas goodies!

Lady Gaga- Fame Perfume
I was in Boots and I was sniffing loads of perfumes... I came across this and it's actually really nice! I think I will have to wait till Christmas though... ha ha!


I hope you enjoyed this post!
What do you think of these products?
What products are you wishing for?
 
Have a great day!
Laura xo

25 September 2013

Liebster Blog Award!

Hi guys!

I have some exciting news!
So it all started the other day when I was looking at my blogger dashboard. I had one comment waiting for approval. I get excited when I see these anyway but then when I saw it was a fellow blogger nominating me for an award I was in total shock! I couldn't believe it!
I would like to thank Laura for nominating me! *we even have the same name xD*

A few days later I then had a tweet from Freya another blogger nominating me for the same award! I'd like to thank her too!

It's amazing to have this opportunity and I would like to thank Laura and Freya! I hope you all go and check out their blogs because they're great!

The Liebster award is here to help new and upcoming blogs to get known and recognized and also to help with gaining new followers and finding blogs to follow.


 The rules...

  1. You have to link back to the person that nominated you.
  2. You must answer the 11 Liebster questions given to you by the person who nominated you.
  3. You have to nominate another 11 bloggers who have under 200 followers to pass the award to.
  4. You have to come up with 11 other questions for your nominees.
  5. You have to notify the bloggers whom you have nominated.
  6. Some bloggers can also include 11 random facts about themselves but this is optional.


My 11 questions from Laura!

1. Your favourite movie?
Monster's inc. is my all time favourite movie, Monster's university was great too! Call me a child but it's great!

2. What are you wearing today?
I was at sixth form today so a navy floaty skater skirt, grey blouse and a cardigan on top with some flats and tights.

3. Where would your dream holiday be?
I would love to go to Zambia, I really want to do some charitable around the world in countries that are less fortunate.

4. What's the last song you listened to?
I'm listening to my music right now! I have a very varied music taste, I'm loving Imagine Dragons at the moment.  

5. Do you like to read, if so, favourite book?
That's a hard one! I do like to read! But as I have bed eyesight I can't read before I sleep because I'll end up sleeping with my glasses on... Ouch. I did enjoy reading Heaven Is For Real! It was a real eye opener, I like inspirational books. If you will class it as a book I also love my Wreck This Journal and Mess!

6. What colour is your bedroom?
Blue! To be precise Summer Medley by Dulux ;D

7. What phone do you have?
iPhone 4... I'm thinking of upgrading but I'm waiting till I see the new iPhones to decide whether to stay with Apple or to change to Samsung.

8. Why do you enjoy blogging?
I love talking to all of you guys! It's great knowing there's someone communicating with you and enjoying what you enjoy creating. I actually started properly when I had to take a year out of school due to illness. It always keeps me going and it's my happy place, I love doing it and the blogging community inspires me so much. My love of photography also helps me... I love to be creative and blogging is how I express my creativeness.

9. Do you like being organized, if so, how do you organize?
I do, but I'm not always organised! I write everything down and use reminders on my phone.

10.What's on your Christmas wish list?
That's a hard question! I haven't really thought. To get a tiny bit better (health wise) would be enough for me. I want to start saving money for a few projects I want to set up.

11. What do you study at school or where do you work?
I'm redoing year 12 at sixth form due to health reasons. I'm studying Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Health and Social Care.

My 11 questions from Freya!

1. What is your favourite make up product?
I would probably have to see lipstick or eye shadow but I can't choose one! I have no idea!

2. What skin type are you?
I have dry sensitive skin but it can vary depending on my skin care routine. I have actually got eczema prone skin which isn't good as it's hard to manage.

3. Favourite concealer?
Err! Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer! The best!

4. Curly hair or straight?
 I have curly hair.

5.What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas!

6. How long have you been blogging for?
Sometime in 2012, I think July.

7. Who are your favourite blogs?
http://www.zoella.co.uk/
http://www.amodelrecommends.com/
http://sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.beautycrush.co.uk/
http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/

8. What is your sense of style?
As long as I'm comfortable. My style changes a lot!

9. Favourite colour?
Blue!

10. Blusher or bronzer or both?
Blusher.

11. Favourite make up brand?
Drugstore... I can't choose!
High End... I LOVE Illamasqua!

Now for tagging the blogs
 

My 11 questions for the nominations!

What is your typical everyday make up look? 
Are you in education or working? If so what do you do?
What kind of blog posts do you like?
What is your favourite thing to blog about?
What do you use in your everyday skin care routine?
What eye shadow palette is your favourite?
What/who inspires you?
What kind of music have you been hooked to recently?
Which make up brush is your favourite?
What is your favourite smartphone app?
What is your favourite MAC eye shadow and lipstick?

To the bloggers I have nominated...
When you see my blog post and make yours about the award please get in contact with me so I know you have seen it!

I want to thank everyone of you reading my blog! It means so much to me. I couldn't do it without you guys so thanks!

I look forward to writing another post!

Thanks for reading!

xo
 

 


2 September 2013

REVIEW ¦ Lush's Breath Of Fresh Air Toner Water


I'm just going to get straight into this review because I have a lot to say. I have a few secrets and tips for this product that are now not going to be secrets because you will know... But shhh! Only we will know!

This mighty fine bottle contains a magical liquid. It has honestly really improved my skin. I used to have a small 100g bottle which cost £3.95 but then after the product running out I bought a big bottle which was 250g at £7.50.

This has honestly created my love for foundation! I can not, I repeat, can not use foundation without the little life saver. I spray it on before I've applied a moisturiser and primer then I spray a little on my beauty blender or spray it directly onto my face and then dab it with a beauty blender after my foundation and concealer. It creates a lovely dewy glow! If you put on too much foundation or blusher you can dab the toner on with a beauty blender and vola! You have a natural glowing look! I just love this thing... I want to marry it... Joking... But really, it's truly amazing!

I would recommend this toner to anyone with dry skin. It really does moisturise and soften the skin. I really enjoy using this product, it has really benefited my skin and also my makeup application. To be honest I just love all of Lush's products! I've never had a bad experience with them.

Tell me...
What are you favourite Lush products?
What would you like to try?

Thanks for reading my post!
Type to you soon :D
xoxo