Would You Rather? - Beauty Edition

1) Would you rather lose all of your mascaras/eyeliners/lipsticks and lipglosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?

This is tricky, because I have way more lipsticks and eyeliners than palettes and eyeshadows but most of my palettes were gifts so have a more sentimental value... that being said, I use lipstick/mascara and eyeliner way more and those would be much harder to replace as I have a lot more so I´d probably have to ditch the eyeshadows and hope my friends and family would treat me on my next birthday :)

2) Would you rather chop off all of your hair or never be able to cut it again?

I´d probably say never cut it again. I know that if I chopped it all off it would grow back pretty quickly and then I could style it however I wanted, but I don´t think I´d ever have the guts to chop it all off!

3) Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?
Coral, definitely!

4) If you had £1000 to spend, would you rather buy clothes or make up?
I would have to say clothes, as much as I love make up!

5) Would you rather apply lipstick as eyeliner or eyeliner as lipstick?
Tricky, probably eyeliner as lipstick, not only would it be much easier to apply but I am sure there are some nice brown eyeliners that would look quite good on the lips!

6) Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?
Even though there are no Sephora stores in the UK I would definitely choose Sephora, much more choice

7) Would you rather use one eyeshadow colour or one lip colour for the rest of your life?
Eek! This is difficult but probably one eye colour, I could probably go for a simple brown on my eyes and they always mix up my lip colour..

8) Would you rather wear Winter clothes in the Summer, or Summer clothes in the Winter?
Neither! But if I HAD to choose maybe Winter clothes in the Summer, I hate being cold more than I hate being hot.

9) Would you rather have dark nails or bright nails all year round?
Bright!

10) Would you rather give up your favourite lip product or your favourite eyeshadow product?
Probably my favourite lip product as I have several that I also love!

11) Would you rather only be able to wear your hair in a ponytail or in a messy bun?
Ponytail, I haven´t quite mastered how to rock a messy bun and actually look nice yet..

12) Would you rather never be able to paint your nails or never wear lipgloss again?
Never wear lipgloss, I have quite a few super hydrating lip balms that almost give a glossy effect, I also love getting my nails done too much!

13) Would you rather shave your eyebrows and have none at all or  sharpie them in everyday?
Oh come on! How can somebody choose!
Again, if I HAD to probably sharpie them in and hope that I can pull it off! 

14) Would you rather live without make up or nail polish?
Nail polish, I love make up too much!

The Beauty Scenario Tag

1. You have to get rid of all of your foundations and you can only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

For drugstore I would definitely have to choose the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation, I have loved this foundation for about a year and a half and I reach for it constantly, it has a gorgeous dewy, radiant finish and the lasting power is great for a high street foundation.

For high end I would have to choose Mac Face and Body foundation, I bought this last summer and I fell in love. It's the perfect low coverage foundation that looks perfect for both every day and evening make up, the consistency makes it easy to blend and the finish is lovely.

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

I would definitely ignore it completely! I'm rubbish at confrontation and would hate to embarrass her because if I did she probably wouldn't want to face me again, and therefore wouldn't hire me.

3. You're not feeling yourself and need a pick me up.

Which lipstick do you put on to make yourself feel beautiful?

I would go for the Bella Pierre Cosmetics lipstick in Ruby, it is probably my favourite red lipstick in my whole collection, and who doesn't feel instantly glam when wearing a red lip?

It's a gorgeous colour and lasts all night long without any touch ups. 

4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and make up differently?

I'm gonna say that I go back to my 13-16 year old self rather than my later teens as I'm only 22.

In terms of hair in my early teens I would definitely not try to rock the slicked back pony tail with the two strands of hair! Or the scrunched with mousse curly hair! Ew!

 In terms of make up I barely wore any, when I was 14 I stopped wearing foundation for a whole year and started to moisturise every single day so I can't remember any really bad make up days!

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hait cut, but they hear you wrong and give you a pixi cut. 

Do you:

A) Smile, say thank you, leave and call your mom hysterical

B) Cry in the chair and things get awkward

C) Complain to the manager and demand a refund

Eek! Kind of a bit of all three, except for the demanding a refund part. I would probably awkwardly smile and politely tell them that it wasn't what I asked for and then go home and cry and probably invest in extensions!

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have one hour to pack. Which 'do it all' palette do you pack in your make up bag?

I would probably go for my Laura Mercier Palette for Eyes, Cheeks and Lips. 

It's such a wearable compact palate, and other than foundation, eyeliner and mascara I would happily only take this with me. The lip colour is gorgeous, the 4 eyeshadow shades can create both a day time and an evening look and the blushes are beautiful! What more could I need!?

7. Your house has been robbed, don't worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe?

This question was really difficult! As I love everything, however, only a few products have sentimental value, the Naked 2 palette being one of them. It's something I've wanted for so long but have never really plucked up the courage to purchase it for myself, however, my mom got it for me for my 22nd birthday and I am obsessed. The colours are gorgeous, and so long lasting and pigmented, I am in love.

8. Your friend borrows your make up and returns it in awful condition. 

Do you:

A) Just pretend you haven't noticed

B) Ask them to repurchase it

C) Secretly do the same to something of theirs

It would definitely depend on the extent of the damage and how much I liked the product, I would never ask them to repurchase it or do the same to theirs, but if the damage was really bad and it was an expensive or valuable product I would probably politely tell mention it. 

Thanks so much for reading guys, I hope you're all having a great Sunday, feel free to do this Tag too!

Another Beauty Haul

Hello lovelies!

Welcome back, excuse my absence lately, I've been super busy, will be posting some updates on my personal blog soon!

Anywho... in my absence I've definitely been making up for it in terms of shopping... and lots of it. As my skin has been a bit of a lost cause lately, I decided to try to completely revamp my skincare routine and pick up a few bits to help out in that department as well as a few make up bits and body products.

 I picked up the Bioderma in my local pharmacy, they stock all sizes but I opted for a small one just to test it and see what I thought before splashing out on a full size. 

The Hydraluron is a repurchase, everything else is new.

Reviews coming soon!

Let me know what you'd like to see me review!

Get to Know me Tag!

Before I begin I just wanted to draw attention to the fact that this Blog recently hit 500 Bloglovin Followers! I just wanted to say a massive thank you to every single one of you who has commented or followed this blog, your support means so much to me!

This Tag is a fun way of letting you know a little bit about me, but I warn you it's quite a long one. Enjoy.

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

Neither. My hair can never make its mind up what it wants to be. If I blow dry it, then it's straight. If I sleep with it wet it's super curly and if I just leave it to air dry then it's frizzy. The joys.

2. Do you dye your hair yourself or do you go to a salon?

I used to dye my hair a lot myself when I was younger, then I had like a two year break then on my last birthday one of my presents from my boyfriend was a hair salon trip, I had them dye it and didn't like it too much, it sadly costed my boyfriend £300! Since then I have done my own ombre twice using Loreal's Ombre Kit. 

3. Do you wear your hair in the same style everyday or change it?

I mostly just leave it down and au natural. Especially in the summer. I change it up sometimes and will straighten it or curl it, or plait it. It depends on my mood and where I'm going. 

4. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

Luckily for me my sister is a professional nail technician and my boyfriend has a nail salon (he doesn't do nails, just owns it)! So since I can remember I've had my nails done professionally by my sister wherever she has been working.

5. How often do you change your nail polish?

It depends, I get Shellac a lot because I hate chipped nails, so if I get Shellac then once every 1-2 weeks. If not then twice a week.

6. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just in the summer?

As much as I try not to put polish on my feet in the winter, I simply can't stand feet without polish! So unfortunately I do it all year round.

7. How long does it take you to put your make up on?

It depends where I'm going and how long I have, but roughly around 15 minutes, sometimes it can be longer, sometimes quicker if I'm in a rush.  

8. What do you do first face or eyes?

I always apply foundation and concealer first then eyes, sometimes I do bronzer, blusher or powder before or after, depends on what I'm doing.

9. Do you collect make up or just buy it when you need it?

Collect. Shamefully. Some things I do try to only buy when I need them like primer and foundation, but somehow I still end up with several at a time.

10. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Fun fact: I have never actually wore them.

I have pretty long lashes anyway and I'm not a fan of anything looking too fake on my face. I probably will experiment with them at some point, but as of now I've never felt the need to.

11. Do you do a full face of make up every day?

Nope. If I have nothing to do or nowhere to be then I don't wear make up or I'll wear a little bit. Typically eyeliner and lip balm.

12. Do you wear make up when your home alone or with the family?

Usually no. However sometimes I just like to put it on, I really enjoy applying make up, so if I'm with family indoors for a few days and I haven't wore any for a few days then I just will for the sake of it.

13. Will you leave the house without make up?

Yes, and I do quite often. However, like I said, I just like to apply it and where it, so I sometimes just will even to pop to the shop.

14. How many high end products do you have?

I don't own too many high end products, I love drug store make up, however this year I'm going to branch out and splurge on more high end make up.

15. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you're getting dressed?

If I have a party or something on then I will try to figure it out ahead of time, but for day to day life, I just choose when I'm getting dressed.

16. How often do you change your handbag?

Not very often. I have a few handbags, I tend to buy a new one every 3-4 months, I switch up my day to day bag between a big one and a small shoulder bag quite often depending on where I'm going.

17. What time do you wake up and go to sleep?

This changes constantly! Lately I've been going to sleep around 1am and waking up around 11am. I need lots of sleep or I'm grumpy!

18. How often or when do you work out?

Lately I've been trying to work out more, aiming to do it 3-4 times a week. I work out typically in the afternoon or evening, I don't have much energy in the morning.

19. Left or right handed?

Left.

20. How tall are you?

5"6 exactly.

21. Do you speak any foreign languages?

Nope! I can say I love you in about 5 languages ha! I studied French for two years but I only know a handful of words. I know a few words in different languages but not enough to string a sentence together :( my boyfriend is Vietnamese so I also know quite a few words in that language. I would love to learn a language!

22. How many pets do you have?

None :( we had a cat, but we don't have her anymore due to a long story! Hopefully we can get another soon :( 

23. How often are you on Blogger?

Everyday. I don't blog everyday but I'm here every day.

24. Do you read comments posted on blogs?

I don't typically read comments on other people's blogs. But I read every comment on my own.

25. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

Yes, I have a five page list in my notebook...oops!

26. How did you come up with your blog name?

I have no idea. It doesn't serve much meaning, I just quickly choose something.

27. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

I use a Nikon Coolpix S9200. It was a gift from my boyfriend for last year's birthday and I love it.

28. How often do you clean your house?

I'm currently in between places as I'm moving next week. But usually every day because we have a small place.

29. What's your favourite colour?

I don't have one. I love any pastel colour. In fact I like most colours...

30. Do you swear?

More than I should.

31. What are you doing with the rest of the day?

Probably take some pictures for upcoming blog posts, workout, watch a few episodes of revenge and eat. 

Well that was pretty long, feel free to do the tag too! And let me know if you do so I can have a read! Have a lovely day.

Whats in store for 2014?

.2014.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

I hope you're all recovering well from last night's antics and embracing your first day of 2014. (I say this as I sit here still in my pyjamas eating a Terry's Chocolate Orange) 

A new year means a fresh slate, to life and to blogging.

That means lots of fresh and exciting material for you all.

So what can you expect from the me for the new year?

I have many ideas floating around for blog posts/ideas and features.

Fitness updates, of course. I know for the new year probably most of you will have some kind of health/fitness related kind of resolutions. So expect some updates about all things health.

Cooking, this year I would like to get into cooking and baking more so expect some exciting and yummy recipes.

More reviews, (any excuse for me to do more shopping!)

Features, my brain is constantly generating new ideas for features on here, but if you have any suggestions for a feature you would like to see then let me know.

Hopefully an exciting hear ahead, let Mr know if there's anything you'd like to see on my blog and I'll get working on it.

In the meantime, enjoy your day off and have a great new year :)

Review | Rimmel - Fix and Perfect Pro Primer

Available at Superdrug and Boots - £6.99

Although I have quite dry skin I always find myself reaching for a primer after moisturising.. I feel like my make up applies much easier and glides on more than when I only use a moisturiser.

I picked up this particular primer on a whim a few months ago, I was at the Rimmel section in Boots and it caught my eye and was affordable. 

I am now almost finished with my second tube, I love the consistency of this product, I like the way it feels on my skin, it's quite thick but it doesn't feel too cakey, I also really like the scent, it's nothing over powering its just a nice, light smell that makes you feel quite fresh.

As for keeping my make up put I think this is also a winner, obviously I have to reapply on the day as I have a tendency to constantly rub my face but in general my make up holds quite well.

For the price I think this is definitley a product worth trying as it is so much cheaper than a lot of great primers out there, it does what if says on the tub and doesn't break me out or have any kind of negative impact on my skin.

Give it a go!

Tag: Beauty vs. Brains

1. What is your favourite book?

Anything by Dorothy Koomson, I've read about 7 of her books and hugely enjoyed each of them. Particularly, Ice Cream Girls which has recently been adapted into a TV show on ITV. I also really enjoyed Before The Storm by Diane Chamberlain.

2. What are your favourite quotations?

I love all the typical quotes such as 'seize the day' & 'live everyday like it's your last. They're both quotes everybody should live by.

3. English or Maths?

English, english, english! 

I really enjoyed it and I even took two English A levels.

4. Name 5 albums or musical artists that have changed your life? 

I don't feel like I'm THAT passionate about music, to go as far as saying it has changed my life. I enjoy music a lot but nothing has really had that much of an effect on me.

5. Your favourite and least favourite subject in school?

Favourite was definitley English or Drama.

Least favourite would be maths but I loved my teacher and classmates a lot which made it quite enjoyable. Maybe physics or chemistry because I really didn't understand anything in those lessons. 

6. What is your nerdy little secret? 

I know so many random facts about weird things because sometimes I can be googling puppies, then one Wikipedia link will lead me to Wolves then another to Hyenas, and then hours later I will be on a completely different subject but I would have read everything about all of the different links. (If that makes any sense).

7. If you could study anything, anywhere what would it be?

Maybe psychology. I'd love to work with criminals and find out why they act the way that they do, and why they commit crimes.

8. Name something you're obsessed with that other people would find nerdy or geeky? 

Urm cats and dogs? 

9. Name 4 people (not including family or friends) who inspire you?

- Lauren Conrad - I've watched her since Laguna Beach and I think she's amazing, she has great style and life advice and just seems like a really great person.

- Louise from Sprinkle of Glitter.

- Blair Waldorf - Yes she's fictional, but she is beautiful and a smart, brave, powerful woman! 

- The man with no arms or legs - Youtube him! 

10. Who is your intellectual soulmate? 

Hmm, I don't really know.

Probably my boyfriend, we can have discussions and debates about anything and everything! 

I TAG EVERYONE WHO IS READING!