Hello everyone! 2013 is almost upon us and in the spirit of the New Year, i've set myself 6 resolutions to complete and stick to.

1. Getting toned up
I've never been overweight or unhealthy but i feel as if my body is not as toned as it was a few years ago. So starting next year i'm going to have a fitness plan and will stick to it. I know i will feel better in myself for getting back into shape.

2. Eating healthy and cutting back
I do eat relatively healthy but i want to incorporate more fruit into my diet. I love fruit but never seem to eat enough of it. I'm going to eat atleast 4 pieces of fruit a day. I also want to drink more water and cut back on cups of tea (i drink way too much tea). However i'm not going to deprive myself of treats like chocolate and cake because i don't believe in those fad diets. Always eat in moderation!

3. Picking up more books
I have so many books i need to read but never seem to reach for them. I've decided that once a week i will have an evening without technology (my laptop and mobile phone) and just sit and read a book. I think it will be nice to just take a break and just relax.

4. Learning to drive and getting a car
I want to be passed and on the road in my own car before i go to university. I'm planning on passing by the summer time.

5. Getting a job
I've been job-hunting all this year with no luck (stupid recession) but i'm not giving up and hopefully i will have more success in 2013 (fingers crossed).

6. Being more confident and positive towards myself
I'm generally not a very negative person. I love helping people and try my best to look on the bright side of any situation. However i need to be more positive towards myself. I tend to give myself a hard time if i do or get something wrong, which doesn't help my self-confidence. But it's something i want to work on, i want to gain more confidence as a person. I know it will take time but hopefully in doing so it will help me experience new things and meet new people.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

What are your New Year's Resolutions?

xx

'Tis the season to be jolly!

Hello everyone! This is a quick post wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and i hope you all have a lovely day and may the up and coming new year be happy and prosperous! :)

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The Winterlicious Tag!

Hello everyone! I've seen the Winterlicious Tag going around Youtube for a while, since i don't feel confident enough to make a video for it, i've decided to make it into a blogpost instead. It was created by MacBarbie07 on Youtube. Lets move straight on to the questions!

1. Favourite winter nail polish?

I've mentioned this polish a few times already on my blog, but i reach for it so often that it's definately my favourite nail polish this season and it's Boots 17 Fast Finish nail polish in Potion. It's just a fantastic colour! It lasts a long time and just a generally great polish.

2. Favourite winter lip product?

Although i wouldn't consider Benefit's Posie Tint as a typical winter lip colour i've been wearing it everyday. I love the natural flush of colour it gives to my lips. During the winter months my complexion tends to look quite dull but this product gives me a fresh-faced and healthy look. I love it!

3. Most worn winter clothing piece?

I haven't really got a most worn clothing piece unless you count shoes. I've been wearing my tartan creepers that i had as a birthday present recently. I love creepers! They are a staple in my wardrobe. They're so comfortable and add a touch of edge to any outfit.

4. Most worn winter accessory?

My spirithood! I've had it for almost a year now and it still looks brand new! It keeps me so warm. I get a few funny looks when i wear it but i honestly couldn't care less. It's been a saviour during the cold and windy days.

Such a cringe-worthy picture (taken a year ago) but i have the Grey Wolf Spirithood

 

5. Favourite winter scent/candle?

 

I don't buy or burn any candles. But a scent i've been loving is a perfume, it's Paul Smith Optimistic. It smells sweet and frutiy but also slightly musky (i'm terrible at describing scents). If you get a chance to smell it in the shops i'd give it a whiff.

 

6. Favourite winter beverage?

 

Every year my dad always makes me a snowball. It's advocaat and lemonade, it tastes amazing!

 

I found a nice image online because i don't have one of my own to show you

 

7. All time favourite Christmas/Holiday movie?

 

I couldn't pick just one so i picked three. I love Home Alone (and the second one, does that count as four now?) it never fails to make me laugh. I also love watching The Grinch, Jim Carrey is amazing in it and i loved the Doctor Seuss books as a child. My third choice would have to be Edward Scissorhands, i always watch it on christmas day without fail. I'm a huge fan of Tim Burton! It's one of those films that never gets old no matter how many times you watch it.

 

 

8. Favourite Christmas/ Holiday song?

 

I've always liked the song Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade. It's such a feel good song and makes me feel so festive! I also love Last Chrismas by Wham, it's a song i can't help but sing along to. Another favourite has got to be The Power of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, it's amazing! But i also love the newest version of it which is sung by Gabrielle Aplin from the John Lewis advert, it's so cute!.

 

9. Favourite Holdiay food/treat?

 

I don't like the traditional christmas pudding but i always have trifle instead. It tastes so good!

 

10. What is your favourite Christmas decoration this year?

 

My snowman (well snowmom) holding a baby snowman. I've had it since i was about 5 years old. It always makes me feel festive.

 

 

11. What's at the top of your christmas list?

 

To start driving lessons and pass my driving test.

 

12. What are your plans for the holiday this year?

 

Spending the day and afternoon with my family and visiting my nan. I'll also spend the evening with my boyfriend.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this post!

I tag all of you to do it, if you want to

Thankyou!

xx







Collection (2000) Pressed Powder Review

Hello everyone! I have a review for you today on a product that i believe will now become a staple product in my makeup collection!
I've been using the Rimmel Stay Matte powder for a while but recently i've found it to be slightly too orange for my skin. However i've solved the problem and i'm delighted to share my discovery with you.
I discovered the Collection (it feels strange without the 2000 at the end) pressed powder on a whim and i haven't reached for my rimmel powder since.

The packaging is pretty standard with a transparent lid. Although i haven't had an incident yet with this smashing (touch wood) i wouldn't say the packaging is very sturdy but at £1.99 it's not too bad.

 

I have the shade ivory, which is a perfect match for my skin tone. The consistancy of this product is slightly chalky but once it has settled on to the skin it looks perfectly fine. I'm very pleased with the quality of this product and will definately be using it for many more months to come.

If you have the complexion of a phantom (like me) and you're looking for a powder on a budget, i highly recommended trying this out.

 

I hope you enjoyed the review!

Thankyou!

xx

Top 5 Autumn and Winter Nail Polishes

Hello everyone! I hope you're all well. Sorry for my lack of posting but i've been in revision mode preparing for my A-Level exams. Anyway i'm sharing with you today my top 5 nail polishes that i'm always drawn to around the colder months.

L-R: Fearne Cotton nail polish- 1, Fearne Cotton nail polish- 3, La Femme Beauty nail polish- Grey Cream, Rimmel lasting finish nail polish- Block Your Green, 17 nail polish- Potion

My first favourite is a silver nail polish from the Fearne Cotton makeup range. It's a silver nail polish with silver sparkles. This polish makes me feel so festive! It reminds me of christmas everytime i wear it. Although it looks sparkly in the bottle, the glitter doesn't show up too much on the nails. I brought this in a set along with the red nail polish (seen above) so unfortunately i don't know the individual price of the polish but i'm sure they can be found on ebay. The longevity of this polish is great! It lasts for about 3 weeks before it starts to chip. It dries very quickly as well which is a bonus because i have no patience when it comes to painting my nails. 

The second polish is also another Fearne Cotton nail polish, it's a dark red with red shimmer. I usually pair this polish along side the silver one for shimmer overload! I believe red nails are great all year round but the added shimmer just makes the colour a bit more interesting. This polish lasts for about 2 weeks before chipping and dries fairly quickly.

My third choice is La Femme Beauty nail polish in Grey Cream, i always wear atleast one neutral colour during the colder months and i tend to lean towards greys and taupes. The name says it all, it's literally a light grey nail polish! This polish dries very quickly and lasts for over 2 weeks maybe 3 before it starts to chip. It was given to me by a friend, so i don't know how much it costs but after browsing on ebay i found it for a bargain price of £0.99 plus £0.75 P+P.

Number 4 on my list is a gorgeous green nail polish from Rimmel. The real colour is not translating properly on the image but it is a dark green. This colour is one of my favourites in my nail polish collection, it lasts fairly well and dries fairly quickly too. It costs £2.99 from Boots. I also mentioned this polish in my October Favourites, if you would like some extra information you can check that post out if you want.

Finally my last choice is an amazing polish from 17. It's a pearlescent green/gold colour that reminds me of insect scales. It costs £2.00 at the moment in Boots but it is usually £2.99. This polish lasts about 3 weeks before it starts to chip. I  mentioned this polish in my October Favourites aswell.

Let me know what your favourite autumn/winter nail polishes are. I hope you enjoyed the post even though i said/wrote polish way too much (sorry about that)

Thankyou

xx