Wednesday 31 December 2014

Resolutions

new years resolution

Dont Say Maybe When You Want To Say No
This is probably going to be a hard one for me. I dont like to let people down by coming straight out with things. Maybe has become a top word in my vocabulary and I dont know why. Someone asks me to do something I dont want to do and you'd think 'well just say no' but for some reason I have a hard time with it.

Don't Be Afraid To Do Things Just Because Others May Not Like It
I tend to be afraid to wear or do things because of what others may think. I love red lips but my boyfriend doesnt so I never wear it. People make comments on something im wearing and I feel weird wearing it again. We all have different likes,  interests and tastes and while I wish I could say I didnt care what people thought about me, in some aspects I do and I let it affect me when it shouldn't.

Take More Pictures
Often when I go places or have a great day, I wish I had taken pictures as a memory. Especially since having a child, I want to be able to look back on different points in her life and remember what we did visually. In this day and age photos seem to be forgotten so I want to make sure I take them and place them in an album.

Get My Hair and Drivers Licenses 
Im 22 and I still dont drive. Why? Im lazy. Ive always wanted to drive but I dont put the time in to read the book so after six years of saying im going to go, I am putting this high on my to do list. I also want to go for my hairstyling license. And yes for those of you who dont know, you do need a license to do hair. I finished my apprenticeship last october and ive been putting it off for too long so another thing high on the list, I want to make sure im a qualified stylist.

Relax
Now I dont mean relax as in sitting down in front of the tv, having me time. Relaxing more as in dont get so worked up about things, usually things that dont matter and arent the end of the world. Not having a mini freak out because someones done something a different way than I would. Just take a breather and let things be.

Tuesday 23 December 2014

Todays Face



I wasnt wearing a lot of makeup but I thought id share what I used anyway. After moisturising I mixed Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation with Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation because I wanted a bit more coverage but because my skins so dry this time of year I cant wear the Tarte foundation alone as it clings to my dry patches and just doesn't look pretty. To cover my dark circles I used, of course, my Maybelline Dark Circle Eraser Concealer. This stuff is just so easy and works really well. On the cheeks I used Stila Convertible Colour in Magnolia. I think cream blushes are great for this time of year, especially on dry skin. Im not yet sure about this colour though.

Ive been testing out a new brow product and im not sure if I like it or not. The Maybelline Brow Drama is a brow mascara, similar to Benefits Browtint. The brush is an odd shape and can be annoying to apply with, but the colour works really well for me (the darkest one). On the eyes I just wore some mascara, and topped it off with a bit of Buxon Full On Lip Cream in White Russian. Im not typically a gloss person but I like this barely there pink and the tingly plumping feeling it leaves on my lips.

And thats what I wore on my face!




Saturday 20 December 2014

Christmas Movies


Nothing gets you into the Christmas spirit like a good ol' movie. I thought id share a few of my favourites, although im sure everyone has seen them many many times, years after year. They just never seen to get old.

A Christmas Story
My favourite Christmas movie. "You'll shoot your eye out!" You cant not love Ralphie and his lusting for a bb gun. And that leg lamp? An all around great movie.

Elf
"Santaaa! I know him!" is a quote me and bf have said many a times. Starring Wil Ferrell as Buddy, a man raised as an elf, on search to meet his real father in the big apple. Some good laughs in this one.

Home Alone
Everyone knows and loves Home Alone. This ones on tv 24/7 it seems so its impossible to miss. Although not the most realistic of situations, this is a funny movie that everyone and their dog watches year round.

The Santa Clause
I used to watch this one year round as a kid. Calvin Scott (Tim Allen), and his son Charlie hear a noise on the roof. After running outside they discover it is a man in a red suit whose fallen. After reading his business card and putting on the suit, he starts noticing some changes in himself and becomes the big guy in the red suit himself.

Four Christmases
After their holiday away Christmas is a no go due to fog, this couple struggle to make it to four Christmas celebrations. Full of laughs and who doesnt love a bit of Reese and Vince.

Christmas With The Kranks
Because their only daughter is abroad during the holidays, this couple decide to skip Christmas and go on a cruise instead. All the neighbours are at war with them, wanting them to "Free Frosty!", as they usually put him on their roof. When they get an unexpected call from their daughter that shes coming home for Christmas, they have 24 hours to turn things around and get into the Christmas spirit.

There are many many more great movies but these are just a few I like to watch and are easily found on tv. What are your favourite Christmas movies?



Friday 19 December 2014

Take It Off

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If you're anything like me, you hate when it comes time to remove your makeup. Waking up early just so you can make your face up before going out? No problem. But spending five minutes before bed taking it off? We often cant be bothered. Cue the cleansing removers.

Basically these work to a) remove makeup, and easily I might add, and b) cleanse the face. All in one step. A no fuss, easy product. My favourite that ive tried is The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter. This is the only balm style ive tried thus far and I must say its a very easy and effective way at removing everything. And this coming from a girl who wears a ton of mascara. Just a small amount heated up between your fingers and gently rubbed onto the eyes and face, then rinsed off with a wash cloth and your skin is makeup free. I find this is more effective then my beloved Avon Eye Makeup Remover Lotion as I dont have to spend as much time getting everything off. It leaves my skin soft and if im feeling really lazy, ill leave the cleanse at that, though I typically go in with a facial cleanser to make sure everything is nice and clean.

Option two is the micellar waters. Everyone has heard of Bioderma Sensibo H2O, a favourite among makeup artists and of course, bloggers and youtubers. What is a micellar water you might ask? In short, its a blend of water and fine particles of oil that absorb dirt and makeup and leave you with a cleansed face. It feels and smells just like water, though some that ive tried can leave a bit of a tackiness to the skin, Bioderma and the La Roche-Posay ones do not. A little applied to a cotton pad and sweft over the face and your good. With mascara you need to hold it onto the eye for a few seconds to get everything off. This isnt my favourite for removing eye makeup but it does get the job done.

My last option is cleansing milks. Ive tried a few and while I didnt like some (mainly because it stings the eyes, im looking at you Origins), the ones I did like, I liked a lot. These are basically a creamy cleanser that you can use on your whole face. It is a non-foaming and non-drying form of cleansing. My favourites are the Vichy Purete Thermale Cleansing Milk, and the no7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Milk.

With our nicely cleansed faces, we are now ready to get on with the more important things in life, like sleep.



Monday 15 December 2014

Lily 3 Month Update



I cant believe my little munchkin is already three months old. She has grown so much, not only in size but in my heart. Looking back at pictures from when she was born, I can see a huge change already. She's starting to get into more of a daily routine, actually sleeping in her bassinette now at night. She will sleep through the night for the most part, goint to bed around 9 most nights. I have to get up to put her pacifier back in a few times but she'll typically sleep til 7 or later. This is a great thing for me as I get to have more sleep now (thank god).

She is always looking around, always smiling and cooing happily. Im still waiting to hear that first little giggle though! She kicks her feet around a lot, often kicking me in the stomach or waving her arms about. She will swat at dangling toys and sometimes hold onto things but only for a few minutes. I dont think she does it knowingly though. She has been sucking on her hands and sometimes a thumb, which is so cute.

She has been drooling a lot. Im going to ask next time we go to the doctors but I think this is the start of her teething. Im not sure of her current weight or height as im having issues getting a hold of doctors at the moment, but will update on that.

She has outgrown all her 0-3 month clothes and making her way into the 3-6 or even larger. She has quite long legs so some of her pants are larger. She has just gone up to size 2 diapers aswell. Packing away all the little clothes makes me so sad. You really dont realize how quickly they're growing.






Saturday 13 December 2014

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat


Theres nothing more annoying then after spending time doing your nails and looking down half an hour later and what happened? You chipped a nail already. Everyone loves the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat so when I saw it in store for the first time I thought it was time to see what all the hypes about.

First off this stuff smells very strongly of chemicals, to the point where I actually questioned whether I wanted to put this stuff on my nails. But that aside, once applied it dried very quickly, which for a busy body like myself, this is especially handy. The shine it left is amazing. Even over a poor paint job, it makes the nail look smooth and even and super glossy. I couldnt stop looking at my nails. As for whether it helped the colour to last longer? Im not totally sure. I felt like it helped but even if it didnt, the glossy finish and quick drying in itself was enough for me. However, when this bottle finishes I probably will not repurchase as the terribly strong chemical smell is very offputting. I would rather wait an extra minute or two for drying then breathe in toxic chemicals everytime I do my nails.

Friday 12 December 2014

Christmas tag

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Something a little different to get into the Christmas spirit! 

1. What is your favourite Christmas Movie/s?
A Christmas story.

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
Christmas morning.

3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?
Me and my brother sleeping on the couch waiting out Santa!

4. Favourite festive food?
Turkey, eggnog, apple cider.


5. Favourite Christmas gift?
Not sure about that one.

6. Favourite Christmas scent?

Cinnamon!

7. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?
Not really.

8. What tops your tree?
A star.

9. As a kid what was the one (crazy, wild, extravagant) gift you always asked for but never received?
I always wanted one of those jeep things. Theyre way too much money. 


10. What's the best part about Christmas for you?
Having a nice dinner with the ones you love. 

Wednesday 10 December 2014

New Mac Lippies

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L to R: Pure Zen, Modesty, Plumful

New seasons mean new makeup. I seem to have gone for a nude, an everyday, and a plum shade (not on purpose). The first is Pure Zen, a cremesheen. Ive wanted this one for a while and just thought id go for it, even though its not exactly a shade id wear this time of year. Its a warm peachy nude, which now that ive got it home looks very similar to my favourite shade Shy Girl. Second is Modesty, a great colour for everyday wear. This one I think would look good with just about anything. Its a mauvey pink and again a cremesheen. Lastly is Plumful. I hear everyone talk about this one and finally got it myself. This ones a lustre, which is good for people like me who are afraid of the brights as it tends to go on more sheer, but is buildable. It is of course a rosey plum and I think it compliments my skin tone well.

Im always looking at new shades so leave me recommendations and I'm sure another post is just around the corner. 
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