7 Deadly Sins of Beauty Tag!

The other day I was watching the DailyMix channel on YouTube when I came across Lilly and Anna doing the 7 Deadly Sins of Beauty Tag. I thought it sounded quite interesting so I noted down the questions for a blog post.

The first deadly sin is Greed. This asks what are the most expensive and the least expensive beauty items you have purchased? My most expensive beauty item would be a pallet but since I consider that to not be a singular product the item I would say would be the Nars Multiple in the colour Copacabana. These are £30 each. My least expensive item would be the Natural Collection Blushed Cheek blusher in Peach Melba at £1.99.

The second deadly sin is Wrath. This asks for a product that you have a love/hate relationship with. For me this product would be the Porefessional Primer by Benefit. This costs £24.50 and can be a very good product. When used it does act as a primer and does hide the appearance of pores like it says it will, but I find that I get more problematic skin when using it. This includes things like more spots and getting blackheads too.

The third deadly sin is Gluttony. The question with this sin asks what your most delicious beauty product is? When I thought about this question the idea of smell immediately came to me and so did a perfume by DKNY. It is a limited edition summer art version of DKNY. It cost me around £30 however it could have been 1 or 2 pounds either way. The smell reminds me of summer and is very sweet. A smell that is good enough to be delicious!

The next deadly sin is Sloth. This asks what beauty product do you neglect due to laziness? This for me would have to be facial moisturiser. I try to remember this as much as possible but no matter what beauty routine I have, it is always the first step I seem to start skipping. I use one from Lush cosmetics called Vanishing Cream. It is a very good moisturiser, I just unfortunately do not use it as much as I should.

Next is pride. This asks what beauty product gives you the most self-confidence? This is a hard question, because I really hate my skin, so my automatic answer would be foundation, but I feel when I have foundation on, there are so many other things that I think make me feel so much more confident. Having this in mind, I actually think a bronzer/contour powder is actually the product that I think gives me more confidence. Not only does it add dimension to the face, but it can also make your face look slimmer which I think for me is a major confidence boost! However if this question was to say that you could not wear any other product then I would change my answer back to foundation.

Lust is the next sin. This asked what beauty product you are lusting after right now? For me this would be the By Terry shadow stick in the colour Misty Rock. I saw this first on Tanya Burr's channel and since then I have wanted to buy it however whenever I have the money to be able to pay for it, they are out of stock.

The last sin is Envy and this asks what beauty items you would most like to be given as a gift. Something I always really enjoy is lipstick and experimenting with different colours, so something like a lipstick or a lip product or even a lip stick pallet I think would be an amazing gift.

Thank you for reading this blog <3

Link to the video from DailyMix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1haUsV7RrNw&list=UUfFEsrwBVM772LwYUhHXI0g

Holiday Tips!

Last week I arrived back in the UK from a weeks holiday in Tenerife, Spain. This was obviously a fun experience for me however, although I enjoyed my holiday very much, there are some things that I could have done differently, from packing to planning the holiday. In this post you are going to find some pictures from my holiday but also some tips to help with things like knowing what essentials you need to bring with you and what to pack.

For a start, to pack for a holiday you need a list. This list should contain everything that you need or want to bring with you on holiday, this means that if there is anything that you need to buy that you know that it needs to be bought and also when you are actually packing, you can go through this list to make sure that you have not forgotten anything that could be important.

The next thing would be to make sure that you are not over-packing. Be realistic about what your bringing. If you are only going for a week, you are really not going to need 20 outfits to wear.

Another thing would be to make sure that you know the weight limit on your luggage and make sure you weigh your luggage before you get to the airport. I know that I would not want to be throwing my things away at the airport! Also, a padlock on your suitcase would be a good idea! This makes sure your things are safe! Just remember to bring the keys!

Get your money exchanged in advance! This means you can find the best deals and get good value out of your money. It also means that this is not left until the last minute which can be stressful! The less things that are left until the last minute the better because it means that you will be more relaxed which after all, if your going to be going on holiday I am sure you do not want any unnecessary stress.

2 hours early? Make sure you get to the airport at least 2 hours before your flight time! Things like security can take a long time to get through, not because of anything you have done wrong, but simply because like you, a lot of people are getting on planes too!

Something that is essential on holiday, especially if the place you are going to is a hot place, is sun screen. I do not know if it is just me, but burning seems to be a problem! I burnt with sun screen on so I am sure that if I was not wearing it, the burn would be a lot worse! An essential that goes hand in hand with sun cream would be some sort of after sun. One with Aloe Vera would be best as it soothes the skin,

Another essential would be sunglasses. These do not only just add an extra something to an outfit but they also protect your eyes and that is important. try to find some with a UV protection as these will be the ones that protect your eyes from the sun.

When you are finally at your destination, drinking plenty of water is something you should always be doing, however tap water in a different country may not always be safe for you to drink, make sure you do your research and if the tap water is not safe, bottled water will be the way forward. 

Finally, have fun and stay safe! Make sure you stay with your friend or family member until its safe to part from each other. If you are of drinking age and do go out, make sure you stay together because looking for someone is not fun! And enjoy your holiday! After all, you have paid a lot of money to!

Here are a couple of pictures from my holiday!

Thank you for reading this blog post <3xxx

OOTD!- Spring Time Look

So this is what I wore a couple of days ago. It was quite warm and sunny so the outfit is more of a spring outfit.

The top is a cami from Topshop, the jeans are Joni jeans again from Topshop, the shoes are from New Look and the blazer is an old purchase from Primark.

I thought that this outfit was nice and cool for a warmer day, yet the blazer gives you a bit of extra coverage to keep you a bit warmer for the winter.

I also did my eye make up totally different as well so the picture is below for that. Its PINK! Eeekk!! I really like it though!

Thanks for reading this blog post :D

Youtube & Funti Wunti

A couple of weeks ago, one of my best friends Funto asked me to film a video with her for her youtube channel. At first I really did not want to. Writing a blog and actually filming a video are two completely different things and I did not feel comfortable with doing this. However with Funto being the person she is, she persuaded me to come onto her channel and film a video with her. It did not involve me talking which I think is one of the main reasons why I said yes.

Funto is often getting me to do her make up, usually when we go out clubbing or something. This time it was just for a date with the girls to Nandos but as she wanted to film this video it was the perfect opportunity.

Funto is reasonably new to Youtube but has some amazing videos up! Lots of them are to do with fashion and hauls as she shops way more than me!

If you would like to check out the video this is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrTJ7FGipMI

And for more videos from Funto check out her channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/funtiwunti

Thanks for reading my blog post and I hope you check out the video! 

<3

Chocolate Easter Nests

As it is nearing Easter it is only appropriate to do some Easter cooking. I have two 4 year old siblings, a brother and a sister and they are twins. As it is the Easter holidays and they are off school  I thought it would be nice to make chocolate nests with them.

We used 600g of Cadbury's Dairy Milk, 200g of Bournville and 12 Shredded Wheat. 

We then crushed up the Shredded Wheat up in a bowl and broke up the chocolate.

After that we then melted the chocolate in a bowl over boiling water in a pan. If you do it this way and not in the microwave it is a lot less likely to burn.

The chocolate was then poured in and mixed into the Shredded Wheat.

After this the twins then spooned the mixture into the cases and put the mini eggs on top. The next pictures are of them doing this and then the final product.

As you can see above, the nests turned out great in my opinion and the twins loved eating them. I think theses nests are nice to make at Easter and they are really simple and easy to make with little ones too!

Thanks for reading this blog! <3

TMI TAG!

So a lot of bloggers and Youtubers have been doing the TMI tag and I thought that I would join in :D However there are a lot of questions so this might be a long read.
Here it goes:

Question 1: What are you wearing?
I am wearing dark Topshop Joni jeans, a New Look black vest type top with small white squares on it. Also I have on a blue New Look jacket just to keep me warm as its a bit cold and rainy today.

Question 2: Ever been in love?
I think I probably thought I was at the time, but no I do not think I have.

Question 3: Ever had a terrible break up?
No, I do not think that I have.

Question 4: How tall are you?
I am 5 foot 5 which is not very big at all.

Question 5: How much do you weigh?
No lady should ever reveal her weight ;)

Question 6: Any tattoos?
No! I am terrified of needles!

Question 7: Any piercings?
Yes, despite the fear of needles, I have my ear lobes pierced twice and my helix in my ear done too.

Question 8: OTP?
I do not think I really have one.

Question 9: Favourite show?
I think my favorite show has to be Breaking Bad.

Question 10: Favourite band?
I hardly listen to bands so I could not say I have a favorite band.

Question 11: Something you miss?
I think I actually miss secondary school. Secondary school seemed so lame at the time but now I honestly do wish I was back.

Question 12: Favourite song?
At the moment my favorite song has to be Beyonce- drunken love.

Question 13: How old are you?
I am 18 years old

Question 14: Zodiac sign?
It depends what I look at to what zodiac sign I actually am. Most of them say I am a Scorpio but some say different.

Question 15: Quality you look for in a partner?
I think that they have to have the same sort of sense of humor that I do and they also have to be kind and caring.

Question 16: Favourite quote?
I do not think that I have one.

Question 17: Favourite actor?
Again I do not think I have one.

Question 18: Favourite colour?
I think that I may have a slight obsession with the colour purple.

Question 19: Loud music or soft?
It depends what type of music it is and what occasion it is.

Question 20: Where do you go when your sad?
I usually go to my bed, its comfy, its warm and its my own place so yeah that's where I go.

Question 21: How long does it take you to shower?
It depends on whether I want to be quick or not, a shower can take me 10-15 minutes to wash, shave my legs and wash my hair, however if I am not rushing and I am enjoying my shower I could be in there for 30-45 minutes!

Question 22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
This also depends on what I am doing. I like to wash my hair of a night time so that it can air dry overnight. This means that I do not usually shower in the mornings. On a normal morning i can take between 25 minutes to an hour to get ready depending on what I do to my hair and my make up. If I need to shower in the morning as well I could take up to an hour and a half.

Question 23: Ever been in a physical fight?
No! Never! I have been a witness to many but I have never been involved.

Question 24: Turn on?
Honesty is a big turn on. If you can't be honest, how can you trust someone?

Question 25: Turn off?
Arrogance and being big headed.

Question 26: The reason I joined Youtube?
I do not actually make Youtube videos but I do have a Youtube account. However I only made it to subscribe to other channels for easy access to new videos from my favourite Youtubers.

Question 27: Fears?
I am definitely afraid of spiders and needles!

Question 28: Last thing that made you cry?
Yesterday I went to the cinema with one of my friends to watch Divergent and I cried about 4 times.

Question 29: Last time you said you loved someone?
Last night, to my mum.

Question 30: Meaning behind your Youtube name?
It is a name I had as the beginning of my very first email. My dad set it up for me and as he passed when I was only 11, a lot of my names are associated with this. Of course the email is no longer active but the name has stuck with me.

Question 31: Last book you read?
I have not read a book other than school books for years so I couldn't tell you the last book I read, however I would like to start reading again as I used to really love it.

Question 32: The book your currently reading?
As I said above, I haven't read in a while.

Question 33: Last show you watched?
Breaking bad with my mum!

Question 34: Last person you talked to?
My mum about an hour ago.

Question 35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
One of my bestfriends named Funto. She is so cute and amazing and she has a Youtube channel and makes some really good videos so here is her link if you want to check her out: https://www.youtube.com/user/funtiwunti

Question 36: Favourite food?
Ice cream and cake. I think most people love these!!

Question 37: Place you want to visit?
I would really love to visit either America or Australia.

Question 38: Last place you were?
I haven't been out of town for a really long time, I think the last place I was, was the next town along.

Question 39: Do you have a crush?
No I do not think I do right now.

Question 40:(Nearly there) Last time you kissed someone?
Earlier this evening when my twin baby brother and sister went to bed.

Question 41: Last time you were insulted?
I cannot remember the last time I was insulted.

Question 42: Favourite flavour of sweets?
I do not really eat many sweets, but if I was to have sweets it would probably be something fruity or tangy.

Question 43: What instruments do you play?
When I was in primary school I learnt how to play the recorder but now I do not play anything.

Question 44: Favourite piece of jewellery?
I do not have a specific piece of jewellery that I really like, but i do love wearing earings.

Question 45: Last sport you played?
I haven't played sports since school so something like football or netball or tennis or something like that.

Question 46: Last song you sang?
Na Na - Trey Songz

Question 47: Favourite chat up line?
I do not have one so I could not have a favourite.

Question 48: Have you ever used it?
No as I do not have one.

Question 49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
Last night with a friend from school at the cinema and me and her went to see Divergent.

Question 50: (LAST ONE!) Who should answer these questions next?
Anyone who wants to answer them!

I know that this was a really long blog but if anyone is reading this sentence, thank you for reading this blog and I hope you found out a little bit more about me!

A Personal Experience With Acne And My Recommendation

A couple of years ago, in my last two years of secondary school I started to suffer from acne. First it started over my nose and then I noticed what looked like a rash forming on the outside of my face on the left side. This was I course lots of bright red spots. These would then come and go leaving the skin red, irritated and scared which I think was the worst thing for me. 

I had been using everything I could possibly think of but everything I tried made little or no improvement to my skin. I decided I should go and visit my doctor to see if they could give me anything stronger. I would like to point out that my acne was not all over my face and it was definitely not really bad acne that I know a lot of people suffer with. However it was scaring my skin and quite painful. 

My doctor gave me something called PanOxyl I think it was called which was a gel formula that contained Benzoyl Peroxide. At first I really hated it, it itched and made my skin look even worse, it was bright red and I seemed to have the wort dry skin. This however was it working it's magic and getting rid of the top layer of skin which I know sounds extreme but it really does get rid of the spots. All you had to do was work into into the skin the smallest amount into the problem areas and leave it to do its thing. They however after my third tube discontinued the product. My spots were gone but would come back when I stopped using the gel.

My doctor prescribed me various treatments after and none of them worked. I decided I take thinks into my own hands and visited a pharmacy asking for the same ingredient of Benzoyl Peroxide and to my surprise they had a very similar product that was just in a cream formula rather than a gel. This was called Quinoderm which is what I use still today! I couldn't recommend a product like this enough. It costs a couple of pounds because you are buying it rather than being prescribed it but it is all worth it. You can get them in different strengths too which means that the worse the acne is the stronger product you can get.

If you suffer with acne then I would recommend any products with Benzoyl Peroxide in to calm down and get rid of your spots and acne. It will need time to work and you will need to be patient with the product but once it starts to work you will be amazed at the results. Obviously I am not an expert on skin and cannot guarantee that this product will work for you or that it wont give anyone problems I am simply sharing my opinions on a certain product and recommending it for its abilities. Always read the instructions when using products like this.

Thank you for reading this post :D