Sunday, 25 March 2018

Monthly Favourites

  Hello everybody!  
  This week’s blog post is a monthly favourites! I’m sorry I haven’t done one for two months but I’m back for March with some great items!

   ▪️ Primark Home copper A4 letter board
   ▪️ Primark Home love snow globe
   ▪️ Primark black floral off-the-shoulder dress
   ▪️ Topshop Petite VoilĂ  grey jumper
   ▪️ ASOS magazine
   ▪️ Pantene 1 Minute Rescue Ampoule
   ▪️ La Maison De Senteurs scented candle

     

  That’s all for this week’s blog post! I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what you’ve been loving this month in the comments below! I will see you next week for another blog post, (Easter Sunday!) Love you all!  
  Byyeee!!!!

Sunday, 18 March 2018

Skin Care

  Hello everybody!
 This week’s blog post is something I feel may help lots of you, it’s all about skin care. Skin care is so important and can be quite difficult when it comes to choosing products, knowing how to use them and even what skin type you are. Read on to find out more about skin types, recommended products and my skin care routine.  

 

  Skin Types
  Normal: No flaky or shiny patches. No breakouts. No irritations. Invisible pores. Skin looks and feels... normal.
  Oily skin: Skin is shiny and sleek. Pores are large and very visible.
  Dry: Skin is dull and flaky, and often red. Skin feels tight after washing. Develops wrinkles early. Pores are invisible.
  Combination: Shiny t-zone, dry cheeks. Prone to breakouts. Visible pores.
  Sensitive: Skin is prone to irritations. It’s often red, stings, burns and itches. Skin tends to be dry. Skin is often red and flushed.  

  The Experts’ Recommended Skin Care Products
  Cleansing brush: Panasonic Micro-Foaming Cleansing Device, £149.99
  Cleanser: Borghese Esfoliante Delicato Gentle Cleanser and Exfoliant, £16.25
  Toner: Shiseido Pureness Balancing Softener for Unisex, £24.50
  Serum: Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, £70.00
  Eye cream: Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Dew It All Eye Gel, £58.00
  Moisturiser: Amarte Aqua Cream, £66.75  

  What I Use and When I Use It
  Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Gel Wash, £6.29; twice a day, morning and night, every day
  Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush, £79.00; once a week, with the cleansing foam below
  Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions™ Cleansing Foam, £19.00; once a week with the cleansing brush above
  Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser, £14.50; occasionally, usually on a pampering day, but can de used daily
  7th Heaven Dead Sea Mud Mask, £1.00; once a month
  Soap & Glory Dr Spot Super Strength Breakout Clearing Gel, £8.00; as and when required  

      

  That’s all for this weeks blog post! I hope you enjoyed! If you have any products you really enjoy using, please share them in the comments below! My skin type is combination to oily and is definitely prone to breakouts, so although my skin is not perfect, the products I use definitely help. I will see you next week for another blog post! Love you all!  
  Byyeee!!!!

Sunday, 11 March 2018

Mother’s Day Wreath

  Hello everybody!  
  Happy Mother’s Day, I hope you all enjoyed your day. This week’s blog is very very exciting, it’s a DIY! Usually when I hear “DIY” I get worried that I won’t be able to get the supplies or I won’t be able to make it. If any of you are the same, this is still the perfect blog post for you as the wreath is easy to make.

      

 Time: 45-60 mins
 Difficulty: Easy-medium
 Total cost: £13 / 15€ 

 What I used:
 ▪️ Twig wreath - medium sized
 ▪️ Wool
 ▪️ White nylon string
 ▪️ Pearls
 ▪️ White fake rose stems x 2
 ▪️ Medium sized fake coloured roses
 ▪️ Small sized fake coloured roses
 ▪️ Small wooden heart shapes
 ▪️ Super glue (you could also use a hot glue gun)
 ▪️ Pom poms (optional, I didn’t use)

   

 Method:
 1. Knot the wool around one of the twigs on the wreath, this will keep the wool in place. Wrap the wool tightly around a section of the wreath making sure there are no gaps, once you’ve finished wrapping secure it like you did at the beginning.

 2. Cut a piece of the white nylon string making sure it is long enough to wrap around the wool part of the wreath. Knot the string around one of the twigs on the wreath and begin to bead on the pearls one by one. Wrap the string over the wool section tightly and position the pearls, then repeat this until you reach the end of the wool part and secure it like you did at the beginning.

 3. This is probably the hardest part of this DIY, fixing on the big roses. To do this, decide where you want your roses to be, once you’re happy with the placement, wrap the stem of the rose around the wreath so it blends in and doesn’t stick out. If your roses are like mine where the stem is very stiff, they may be awkward to twist so just be patient. Once your stem is twisted around the wreath glue the bottom of the rose and top of the stem to make sure it is safely in place. Repeat this for your next rose.

 4. With your medium sized roses, glue them to any areas of the wreath you want covering up. If they have a wire stem just cut them off. Hold them down for a few seconds to make sure the glue has stuck. Repeat this for your smaller ones.

 5. I had a space on my wreath I wanted to do something with, so I glued down the small wooden heart shapes onto the wreath. Since the wreath is made out of twigs it can make it quite difficult to stick the hearts down, so position them first to see how well they will stay and where you need to apply glue. Once you’re happy with the placement, apply glue and stick down. Carefully hold the hearts to ensure they’ve stuck.

 6. This last step is optional. If you don’t want to hang your wreath you could put tall candles in the centre or just have it on a table for display. I want mine to be hanging so to make the hanger, get the wool and if you want to give it that tad more detail divide it into three strands, tie a knot at the top and begin to braid it. Once you’ve braided it all, tie it in between one of the twigs where it will be hanging from and if the loop is too long repeat this until the loop is at the length you want. And then hang!    

  That’s all for this weeks blog post! I hope you enjoyed! This was so fun to make and I already want to make another one. I think these would look so pretty at a wedding, baby shower.... the possibilities are endless. They also make the perfect gift! Perhaps I could make a business selling them? I’m so so so happy with the end product bearing in mind how quickly I made it and the cost of it all. And most importantly, my mum loves it too! If you make one please tag me on my Instagram or Facebook as I’d love to see your creations! I will see you next week for another blog post! Love you all!  
  Byyeee!!!!

       

Sunday, 4 March 2018

Disney Quotes

  Hello everybody!  
  This week’s blog is dedicated to all the Disney fans out there! Today I will be sharing some of my favourite Disney quotes. I grew up watching Disney and I’m sure we’ve all had one of those moments in our childhood where it seemed as though our life revolved around Disney... just me? And with that, let’s get on with the blog post...  



▪️ “The past can hurt, but ... you can either run from it, or learn from it.” — Rafiki, The Lion King
▪️ “Only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart” — Frozen
▪️ “Love is a song that never ends.” — Bambi
▪️ “Always let your conscience be your guide.” — Pinocchio
▪️ “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” — Winnie the Pooh



  ▪️ “I’d rather die tomorrow than live 100 years without knowing you.” — Pocahontas
  ▪️ “All you need is faith, trust and a little pixie dust.” — Peter Pan
  ▪️ “Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.” — Genie, The Return of Jafar
  ▪️ “How do you spell love?” — Piglet      “You don’t spell love, you feel it.” — Winnie the Pooh
  ▪️ “It’ll turn out all right in the end. You’ll see.” - Beauty and the Beast

  

  That’s all for this weeks blog post! I hope you enjoyed! Doing this blog post made me want to binge-watch every single Disney movie! Let me know what your favourite Disney quote is in the comments! I will see you all next week for another blog post! Love you all!  
  Byyeee!!!!