Nails

I have a new favourite nail colour :)

Peppermint by Rimmel Pro - it's supposed to last 10 days, but is it just me or is this a wild exaggeration - who would expect it to be true though!


I've been quite busy doing things like working, sleeping and going out on the town recently. Am feeling a little stuck in a rut and ready to try something new and exciting. I was looking at other jobs today as I may or may not be unemployed come december, maybe this is a good opportunity to get out there and find something more interesting.. I would miss the work girls though :( Oh well, have to see if I even get an interview for something new I guess, fingers crossed! x

Sunny Days :)

Beach barbecue :)

Bits and Bobs

I went shopping with my sister and inevitably spent more than I should have! I'm at that stage where I'm so bored of everything in my wardrobe though, so it's nice to inject some fun new things :)
All of them are from H&M, so nothing was too extravagant. I've been wanting high waisted denim shorts for aaages, so £15 for these is alot better than £20 for the ones I saw in New Look..

The black dress is alot like one that Zara had out a while ago, but at £15 was probably alot cheaper.. I just got it for work, even though some would say it's 'too short'..! In my humble opinion black tights make everything ok :)

I got this tan shift dress for a 30th at a fancy hotel,because after looking through my wardrobe I sadly realised that I really don't have any 'classy' things to wear! I love it and think the shape is so flattering, but it didn't seem to photograph well.. the colour has a slight sheen to it in the light which is really pretty. It was £24.99, but I thought seeing as it was needed for a special occasion I could be bad and get it!

That's all really, still trying to cut back on spending so no more shopping for me!

Weekend away :)

I have been MIA for a few days because of a little trip down to the Milton Keynes area! It was so much fun, we went to Woburn safari park and Ikea which were definately the highlights! I don't have my Ikea bits n bobs with me at the moment but I'll probably post them when I get them.

penguins

me and mum

squirrel monkey :)

I was watching a DVD last night with some friends (Sherlock Holmes... love it!) and around 10pm we heard this drumming noise.. terrifying as the tunnel near where we were is meant to be haunted by a drummer boy or so the local ghost tours say!!


Turns out it was only a whole lot of strange people in the square with bongos, and a FIRE SWINGER.. the strangest thing I've ever seen on a Wednesday night for sure!

Perfumerie :)

We all like a nice spritz of perfume don't we? These are some of the favourites from my collecion.

I love looking into what the notes are in each fragrance and seeing which ones come out the most on my skin!
Most perfumes smell a bit different on each individual, so the notes that come out will be quite unique to you. Something that doesn't smell great on one girl might be gorgeous on you, so it's best to test on yourself and try not to write something off just because your friend isn't a fan :)

CKIN2U


floral oriental

top notes: pink grapefruit fizz, sicilian bergamot, red currant leaves

middle notes: sugar orchid, white cactus

base notes: neon amber, vanilla soufflé, red cedar

created by: loc dong, carlos benaim



GHOST SWEETHEART

floral oriental

top notes: sweet lemon, pineapple, mint

middle notes: heliotrope, rose

base notes: caramel, tonka bean



MARC JACOBS LOLA

top notes: pink pepper, pear, grapefruit

middle notes: peony, geranium, rose

base notes: vanilla, musk, tonka bean

created by: calice becker, yann vasnier and anne gottlie



DIESEL ZERO PLUS FEMININE
(sadly discontinued, but means you can get it cheap in TKMaxx/online)


top notes: nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, apricot, plum, red apple, bitter orange, pineapple

middle notes: orchid, magnolia, lily-of-the-valley, morocco rose, iris, jasmine

base notes: cacao, vanilla, sandalwood, amber, white musk, cedar

created by: landi arturetto



CHRISTINA AGUILERA ROYAL DESIRE


top notes: white marshmallow, blackberry, mandarin

middle notes: honeysuckle, herbs, rose, lily

base notes: sandalwood, musk, cedar

New Things (Primark, DIY)

I went to Primark again (oops!) and picked up just a couple of things. I was quite excited to find this bag as I've needed a smaller bag with enough room in it still for my stuff for a while, and I love this one. I also got some chinos, just because I'm bored of just having black trousers for work - there was heaps of different colours, but only 'duck egg' in my size.. I do like it though, luckily :)

I got a bit scared after reading about how bad the paraffin wax most candles are made out of is when you're burning it, so I did a bit of research and not only is soy wax so much cleaner to burn, it also lasts longer and is meant to have a brighter flame and 'throw' scent better - lovely! I now have a pretty Soy wax vanilla scented cocktail candle :)


I've had quite a good weekend, just relaxing with some Jonathan Creek after work on Friday (what a hellish day at work that was!!) and out for a couple of drinks on Saturday night with friends, which as usual ended in some McDonalds fine dining lol. It's Sunday now and I'm a bit sad that I've got to get up for work again tomorrow, but never mind, I have a week and 2 days off as of Thursday.. seriously can't wait :D just 3 more days to get through, and I always try to be optimistic and hope that each new week might be better than the last.. wish me luck lol

Revisiting!

I did this quiz yers ago, thought it'd be fun to see what's new :)

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Shampoo: Tigi Bedhead Superstar

Conditioner: Tigi Bedhead Superstar

Hair Mask: None atm, want to try Trésemme though!

Styling products: V05 heat defense amplifying blow dry spray/Loreal studio line volume mousse

Shower gel: The Body Shop pink grapefruit

Body moisturiser: The Body Shop pink grapefruit

Deodorant: Dove green tea and cucumber spray

Fake tan: Dove summer glow moisturiser

Cleanser: Johnson's daily essentials nourishing cleansing lotion

Exfoliator: The Body Shop facial brush

Primer: No7 mattifying primer

Foundation: Bourjois Bio Detox (:()

Foundation brush: Elf flat top powder brush

Concealer: Collection 2000 lasting perfection

Powder: Natural Collection pressed powder

Blusher: Me Me Me blush me rouge

Bronzer: Sleek contour kit bronzer

Highlighter: Sleek contour kit highlighter

Eyeshadow base: Elf primer

Eyeshadows: <3 Sleek storm palette, Nyx nude on nude palette, Urban Decay ammo palette

Eyeliner: Bourjois line definer pen in black, Loreal Infallible pencil liner in black

Curler: Don't use one

Mascara: Maybelline Volume Express colossal/Maybelline volume express one by one/Loreal Voluminous

Lipstick: Revlon ColorBurst- peach

Lipgloss: Strawberry glossy lip balm

Nail colour: Right now? Barry M Raspberry with a glitter coat on top :)

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Wow.. good to see how my cosmetics collection has evolved, what a difference :0