19 Jun 2015

Peach Jeans Outfit and Butterflies

Top & Jeans from Next, Boots from Office.

I love these peachy, pinky jeans from Next. They're great for summer. I've always struggled to find jeans that fit but Next jeans fit perfectly with just enough extra room for a burger... or two. 




Apologies for the grubby boots, I've lived in these since October and I don't care how dirty they get they're not going anywhere. They're so comfy and they go with everything (maybe). 

14 Jun 2015

Blogging Friends & Ice Skating Adventures

Those of you that have read my 'May Highlights- Life So Far'  post will know I now work with the amazing Eloise from Frolics and Fashion (and those of you that have't read it go, go go... I try and be funny and everything). That's right there's now another girl in the team, and she blogs. That means lots of conversations about clothes, make-up, blogging and someone to understand my need to take selfies... 

Needless to say the guys in the office find it hilarious when we sneak off to take outfit photos. 
My Outfit: Blue shirt dress: Tesco, Boots: Office, Bag: Zatchels 
Eloise's Outfit: Cardigan: Primark, Playsuit: AX Paris, Boots: Vagabond via Office

12 Jun 2015

100 Ideas For A Blog Post | Lifestyle, Beauty & Fashion


 We all have writers block sometimes. So here's 100 blog post ideas to kick your ass into gear. There's no excuse not to blog now!












1.Five things that made me happy this month
2. This weeks top blog posts
3. 10 facts about me
4. Outfit of the day
5. My make-up collection
6. My wish list/ shopping list
7. Blogging advice or a how to post
8. My favourite trends at the moment
9. A recipe for your favourite meal or sweet treat
10. Fashion or Beauty haul 
11. Book reviews
12. Top five Instagram accounts to follow
13. How to take great outfit photos
14. Product reviews
15. Room tour
16. Host a guest post
17. What's in my bag
18. Products photography tips
19. Top five posts... i.e top five lipsticks
20. Apps i couldn't live without
21. Host a Q+A
22. Top YouTube videos this week
23. Interview another blogger
24. Interior inspiration post (Pinterest?)
25. A lifestyle get to know me post
26. Products worth the hype
27. A diy post
28. Exercise tips
29. Pay-day shopping picks
30. Products not worth the hype
31. My empties
32. A list post... just like this one!
33. A post on a hot topic everyone is discussing
34. Your favourite beauty products of all time
35. A list of your dreams and goals
36. A tag post
37. A post about your friends style
38. My everyday makeup routine
39. University advice
40. A before and after post
41. Tips for after graduation
42. A 30 day challenge
43. A review of a place you love
45. An opinion piece
46. Your hair history- with photos
47. A get the look post
48. What's in my make-up bag
49. Monthly favourites post
50. Details of your home or from where i blog
51. Your food diary
52. New product releases
53. My shoe collection
54. Why I started blogging
55. A makeup tutorial
56. Share some positivity i.e What i love about blogging
57. Ask your readers a question
58. Places to visit where you live
59. Your favourite food places
60. A 'day in the life' post
61. Steal her style post
62. A list of life hacks
63. Must have items this season
64. How I edit my blog photos
65. Share your work space
66. Round up if your outfits this month
67. Style inspiration post
68. How to stay super organised
69. Seen any good movies? Write a review
70. Go to the streets and take some street style pics
71. How about a vox pop? You could ask people their favourite trends this season 
72. Share your favourite blog posts
73. Get ready with me- day & night versions
74. 5 things I couldn't live without
75. Job interview tips
76. Behind the scenes photos- do you have any cool lighting, cameras etc for your photos?
77. A brand focus- what's your favourite high street brand
78. A review of an event you recently attended 
79. Your opinion on a trend- would you wear a crop top?
80. Save vs splurge- everyone loves to save some pennies 
81. How to de-stress after a long day- hot bath, candles, chocolate? You name it!
82. An open letter to someone? But play nice!
83. A 'who wrote it best' post- once gain it's nice to be nice
84. Tips to gain followers
85. How to start a YouTube channel
86. What i've learnt so dar from blogging
87. Blogger bloopers- include some funny out take photos! 
89. Your bag collection
90. Affordable home wear 
91. Your experience at school
92. How to promote your blog
93. An Ebay wishlist
94. Face of the day
95. Ways to procrastinate- like writing this list! 
96. Blogging do's and dont's
98. How to get motivated
99. Promote a good cause
100. Ask your readers what they want to read next

Have any more ideas to add to the list? Comment below... let's see how big we can get this list! 

9 Jun 2015

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation Review

I'm pale, with odd yellowish skin, spotty and have a combination of dry and oily skin. So finding the perfect foundation can be tricky. My ideal foundation stays matte in the rights areas but also leaves me with a dewy glow and somehow transforms me into a Victorias Secret model. Is that too much to ask for? probably.

I bought the MAC Pro Longwear foundation a few weeks ago on a bit of a whim. I needed a new foundation and the sales lady was very good at her job, so 2 minutes later I was handing over my card and the rest is history.



Application 


For Application I would have originally given this a gruesome 2/5 stars. It's difficult to apply and clings in all of the wrong places. But this morning i stumbled upon a miracle in the form of a damp beauty blender sponge, I've used a sponge before but never damp. O boy does this make a difference. It's so easy and took no more than 30 seconds to cover my whole face and blend!

4/5 because nobody's perfect.

Colour 


I've never got on well with the colour choices from MAC (I know, I know why was I even at the counter?). But with a lot of blending the colour is ok... just a little dark to start with!

2/5 Because without some serious blending i'd look like an umpa lumpa

Formula


 The formula feels slightly sticky when you use your hands to apply. Maybe a little gel like? I'm not a fan of the formula or texture until i whip out the damn beauty blender... then the fomula was fine.

2/5 The beauty blender means I don't have to touch it but my face still feels slightly sticky straight after application

 Staying Power


Now this is the tuff part, nothing every stays put. Everything creases around my smile lines... if only i could stop smiling! I get creases under my eyes and everything completely disappears from around my nose.

This lasts until lunch before I need to powder my nose, and then it can last from morning until about 7pm.

3/5 my oily face should probably take some of the blame.

Overall verdict


Would I but it again? Probably not. Not because it was bad, but the hunt for the perfect foundation continues. 

7 Jun 2015

May Highlights- Life So Far!

Close up outfit photo, blue patterned top, white scarf, ginger hair
Outfit of the day, blue patterned top, white scarf, jeans and blue suede heels
Scarf, Top, Jeans & Shoes all from Next.

My first Outfit photos taken with a tripod outside... on my own. Let's just point out the obvious, posing taking photos in a public place is always a little awkward. Doing it on your own with a tripod is super awkward. The looks on peoples faces as they walked on by...