Winter Wonderland

I honestly can't believe I didn't take more photos when I went to Winter Wonderland. Maybe it was because I was taking it all in. Or maybe it was because I continuously had a beer in my hands. Who knows? Either way, earlier on this month I spent the afternoon and evening at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, London.  I'm not...

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NOTD: Nails Inc - Hanover Square

Another poorly painted NOTD!  This is another Glamour magazine polish - Hanover Square by Nails Inc.  I love this colour - an oxblood-y red shade which will just look fab for Christmas parties and day to day wear. So pretty! Did you pick this shade up too? Ashleigh...

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NOTD: Nails Inc - Wigmore Street

How gorgeous is this colour? This polish was one of four that came free with this month's Glamour Magazine and I am ridiculously glad that I went back to the shops to pick it up. This is a stunning deep purple shade which is absolutely perfect for the Autumn/Winter season. Slightly deeper than Cadbury purple? I honestly can't...

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You Beauty Discovery Box #1

So I signed up for the YouBeauty Discovery box. For only £6.95 per month and you choose the two main items, I couldn't resist! I picked the Green People Eyeliner in Forest Brown and a Bourjois Cream Blush. The eyeliner normally costs a whopping £10.95! (The only eyeliner I have spent more on is a Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner!)...

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OOTD: Like a pig in...

Favourite scarf from college days... My uncle's old jumper... Jodphurs covered in mud from riding and feeding the pigs... Scabby hair and no make up... and a smile on my face. I love being back in Kent, Once a country girl, always a country gir...

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Glamour Magazine December 2014

Can I get a woop woop for new phone photography excitement?! WOOOO!! Hi everyone! Just a quick post to show you the BARGAIN that is this month's Glamour magazine!  Included is: - One of four Nails Inc polishes (worth £11 each) - 20% off at H&M voucher - Body Shop gift voucher (minimum £3) - Pantene conditioner sachet -...

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Recent NOTD

Hi everyone, Just a few (terrible quality, poorly painted) nail varnish pictures I have taken recently. I have a great set up at uni which means I have this wonderful tendency to paint my nails at my desk whilst I work....! I have tried to link sellers below each image, or at least to an equivalent page. Base coat - Models...

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My decision not to drink (as much) as a student

I'm not saying, "I will never drink again." That's just ridiculous and a lie, lets face it. Maybe I am just saying that I don't want to drink like other students do. It's just not me. I like alcohol. I like to have a beer with my dinner. Nip to the bar with a friend for a glass of wine or two. Yet there is this expectation that being...

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Five Friday Favourites: Blogs I love

Hi guys! Once again, another week and I have only just had a chance to sit and blog. Typical. Never mind, here are my five favourite blogs that I can't get enough of! I love makeupsavvy.co.uk. Fee is so funny and her blog posts are great. Her pictures always entice me in and I can't help but buy a lot of the products she mentions! Plus...

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Five Friday Favourites: Songs I am loving

Hi guys, Today's Five Friday Favourites are gonna be the five songs I have been loving recently! A fair bit chart-related which is unlike me; I have clearly been away from the DAB radio and tuned into local stations...proof that I have been working too much! Changing - Sigma feat. Paloma Faith - This woman just goes from strength to strength! Most people know I am not really a dance person but this is a brilliant feel-good...

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Five Friday Favourites: Nail Varnishes

Hi everyone, welcome to my new blog series: Five Friday Favourites!This week it is nail varnishes. I usually wear purples, bright pinks, bronzes and reds, so here are my top five from my collection! 1. Leighton Denny - Gorgeous Grape 2. Natural Collection - Hibiscus - NOTD HERE 3. Models Own - Bronze Rage - NOTD HERE 4. Rimmel London...

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FOTD: Warpaint.

Some people call it make-up.  I call it warpaint. Especially after all the rubbish stuff going on, I am tired of people saying I look "tired" or "ill." So I wore a smokey eye to work. Of course. Base: No.7 Stay Perfect Primer, No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation (Calico), Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder (Sand), No.7...

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Anxiety part 2

So...after yesterdays post...things went even more wrong. I walked to the exam hall and started panicking. After calling my therapist, I relaxed a bit more. Then I turned around... Nearly 300 people then walked at the same time into the building. I FREAKED. Tears, throat closing up, dizzy, weak...if it wasn't for two of my close friends, I would have hit the deck. After bundling me into the building, an invigilator...

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Typing through a panic attack.

As I am typing this, I am crying. Since around 10:30, I have been going in and out of panic attacks. The reason? Exam anxiety. I failed an exam a few years ago, which pretty much threw my life into jeopardy. It was the reason that I started this blog. I have even reached the point where I have had alternative therapies for this anxiety. In an hour, I will be walking to my first exam of this school year. Damn straight I am...

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Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Review

I'll be honest, I recieved a sample of this with a voucher from a newspaper and wasn't that fussed. Yet another Beauty Blogger cult product; could this really be worth the hype? Even the 30 ml sample came with a muslin cloth which I think is ideal; perfect to get the optimum experience from the cleanser. I grabbed this when I knew...

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The Bargain Brushes - How I use them

I swear everybody has tried these brushes now...and if you haven't, you need to get them! For less than £3, these brushes are seriously good. Pretty sure I bought these at the end of last year, so I have most definitely given these a decent trial run! I have found the angled one and the round topped one are ideal for concealer....

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Procrastination at its finest

It's exam season and I am sure that I am not the only student around struggling with revision! How's about some procrastination for you?  Here's how I procrastinated today; beating a childhood nemesis!  (My excuse is that it is all in the name of SCIENCE! Plus, my degree is science related soooo....yeah.) If you can't see the video, the direct link to my channel is HE...

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My Cycling Wishlist

Although some of my friends might comment that I am rarely out on my bike, (RECENTLY!) I am a massive cycling fan and I love going for long bike rides, especially at university. Being a horse rider means that my legs are quite strong but I want to ensure that I am not building muscle up in particular muscles...I want strong legs full stop! As...

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Wella Alchemy Treatment at Reading College

Once a month, I like to treat myself. I make sure I have a late shift at work so that I can relax at Reading College's Graduate Salon and have an alchemy treatment. After a drink and a consultation, my hair is washed, then the treatments are applied... After sitting under the steamer for 10 minutes, I was walked to the sinks for a...

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NOTD: Seventeen Nail Colour - Peacock

Seventeen Nail Colour - Peacock For Christmas, a very good friend of mine bought me the Seventeen Nail Stash gift set. I have already fallen in love with the colours, especially teamed with the Kiko Gel Look Top Coat. Peacock is a gorgeous colour, annoyingly looking more blue than the deeper, greener shade that it actually is in the...

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What's in my handbag?

Hi everyone! Due to the celebration of buying a new handbag (I was depressed when I bought it, go figure...) I decided to film a "What's in my handbag?" video! Hope you enjoy it! Lost and insecure You found me, you found ...

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A Winters day at the yard...

Hi everybody, I know it has been a while since I posted, work and university have been taking over! Just thought I would share a few pictures from my day at home before I get back into project work again... Cheeky chicken escapee! Happy micropigs Raspberry having a lil scratch Candy and I had a selfie (her choice!) A...

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