Reflections - My Favourite Memories of 2016

There's only a couple of days left of 2016, and I know everyone says this almost every year - but I honestly think that this has been the first time that I've actually thought that a year has gone by really quickly. I won't be getting over-emotional about the new year and this year being over, but I wanted to put together a post reflecting on my favourite memories of 2016 - so I hope you enjoy!
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Makeup Storage with my Geko Vanity Case

I'm a university student, and like the majority of students this means I live between two places and spend a lot of time travelling between the two. For my first year and a half as a student, this meant that my makeup storage was to put it honestly an absolute mess - there was no system to it, and as a result there was so many products that I just never used because I couldn't find them within the mess. This year for Christmas I was surprised with a Geko Vanity Case, which although it wasn't on my wish list, it's become one of my favourite gifts.
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The Marks and Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar in Review

Hello everyone! It's the 24th of December, the end of our advent calendars - and so only really the day for me to sit and review my beauty advent calendar, because I definitely won't want to be doing it when I have post-Christmas blues. I went with the Marks and Spencer beauty advent calendar - my first ever beauty advent calendar in fact, and it was a toss up between many when it came to deciding. So, let's see what my overall thoughts were, my favourite products inside, and whether I think it was worth it.
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Get Ready with Me for Christmas Drinks

I talk about what products I love and use so often on my blog, but never really share with you how I use them, and what products go into what looks. In the light of the Christmas period, when there's so many occasions to get dressed up, I thought I'd share my makeup for going out for some Christmas drinks. When I'm not in a rush, and actually have enough time to enjoy it, getting ready is something I love doing.

Nails Inc - GEL

Hello everyone! First things first, how excited are we all for Christmas? I'm so excited for it - this is by far my favourite time of year - hence the several festive posts I've been putting up on my blog recently. But today it's time for a bit of beauty talk, with a festive theme, as I'm putting the spotlight on the Nails Inc GEL in shade Piccadilly Court which is perfect for this time of year.

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The Black Mini Skirt

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Five things I love about Christmas

Ah, Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. I love the all the festivities, I love wrapping up warm for the cold weather, and I love surrounding myself with the people who matter most to me. So, in the light of the festive season I thought I'd put together my top five things I love about Christmas.
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Current Favourite Beauty Products

I think it's about time to share with you my current beauty favourites - this isn't a type of post I do that often, because let's be honest it takes time accumulate products that I really love and are worthy enough to be classified as a favourite. But these are my go-to's at the moment. So, get yourself comfortable for a bit of beauty talk.
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Christmas Decorations 2016

I compiled a picture of all the Christmas decorations of my family home last year, and absolutely loved looking back at it - so of course I wanted to do the same this year. Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of year, and the decorations is something I love paying attention to and appreciating. Fairy lights, candles, glitter on anything and everything - I love it.
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The Black Dress

A Little Black Dress is such a simple, statement piece that can be worn for so many different occasions. I've had this dress from Marks and Spencer for a long while now, but only had the chance to wear it about three times unfortunately. But for a meal and drinks out to celebrate the end of term, I couldn't think of a better reason. I'm not one who tends to go for bold colours, or patterns, so a simple dress like this is perfect for me. I dressed it up with a buttoned three-quarter sleeved cardigan from Boden, my black and gold clutch from Boohoo, and a chunky necklace again from Marks and Spencer. Despite the dress being simple, I think the alternating length between the front and back gives it edge.
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Four Perfect Yankee Candles for Cosy Winter Nights

At this time of year, cosy nights in are commonality and there's nothing better than a candle flickering away in the background whilst you're snuggled up on the sofa - perhaps also accompanied with a hot chocolate. Yankee Candles are something I've loved for years now, and I still get just as excited every single time I purchase a new one. These four are ones I've not tried before now, but I think they're so perfect for this time of year.

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Christmas Party / Christmas Day Outfit Picks

 Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing with you my outfit picks for a Christmas party this year, or for the big day itself. I put together a post very similar to this last year and loved it so I wanted to keep it as a running theme. I think on Christmas day, you're either one to stay in pjs, or one to get dressed up - and I get dressed up it's just the way I've always done it. But of course, these can be just as perfect for a Christmas party, Christmas Eve, you name it.

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Trousers, Roll Neck and a Fluffy Cardigan

Finding the One - My all time Favourite Foundation

Finding the one, the foundation thats right for you. As much as I love all makeup, I've always held the opinion that foundation is the most important. Because I've had previous issues with bad skin, finding a foundation that worked with my skin, I felt comfortable in, and gave me the coverage I was after was a mission. But, on Christmas 2013 I got my first ever BareMinerals foundation in the 'get started kit' and I've never looked back. In fact, my first ever blog post (yikes) was a review of it.

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Model Co BLUSH Cheek Powder

Hello everyone! Today I'm reviewing the BLUSH cheek powder from Model Co that is a go-to product for a quick and easy makeup look.
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Stocking Filler Gift Guide for Him & Her

I love Christmas shopping, and finding the perfect gift for everyone close to me, so I thought I would put together a stocking filler gift guide for him and for her with a range of prices from my favourite shops I go for for my Christmas shopping - I hope you find it helpful! All links will be underneath the pictures next to the product name and price.

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Monu Skin Soothing Touch Recovery Balm

It's another beauty post from me today, and I'm putting the spotlight on the Monu Skin Soothing Touch Recovery Balm. You know how I go with it on my blog, when a beauty product really stands out to me it gets a post dedicated to it. And this is something that I'm really loving at the moment with this weather.

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A hair essential this Winter: Loreal Mythic Oil

As much as I love winter, and wrapping up in cosy jumpers, thick tights and boots, the major downfall is the dryness of your skin and hair. Winter is the time that your skin and hair needs that little bit extra love, and I wanted to share with you the hair oil I'm using religiously at the moment.

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The Marks and Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar

It's almost December, and so I've got my hands on my beauty advent calendar just in the nick of time. I've been in such a dilemma this year over what beauty advent calendar to go with, but as soon as I discovered Marks and Spencer's my mind was made up. 

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Faux Fur and a Life Update

Hello everyone! Ah, it feels so good to be sat at my laptop typing away at a blog post - I've really missed it. You'll probably have noticed that I've been practically non-existent on my blog and social media over the past few weeks, and there's no other way to say it than I had a total time management crisis. But it's time to get back into it - and kick it off with a wintery outfit post.

Black and Blue

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My Pamper Night Essentials

 Hello everyone! Today I'm doing a slightly different post and sharing you my pamper night routine - this time of year, when the nights are getting colder and darker there's nothing I love more than having cosy nights in. And what's better to accompany that than a good pamper session. Doing this from time to time gives me time to focus spelt on making myself feel good, and relaxing and restoring myself. So, let's get onto what I like to do, and the products I like to use: 

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Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel

Hello everyone! Today I'm putting the spotlight on the Murad Intensive-C Radiance peel. I got this minature version in the October lookfantastic beauty box, but if you've been following my blog for a while you'll know that out of the selection in the box I like to pick my favourite couple of products and do a full review on them. 

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The Trench Coat

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What I wear to the Gym

Hello everyone! Today I'm talking to you about something a little bit different - and sharing with you what I wear to the gym. The reason this is different to the usual, is because to be honest, I'm just starting out at the gym so I wanted to put together a set of gym gear that wasn't going to cost me a lot - because after all I'm a newby, and a student.

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Autumn/Winter Wishlist

 Hello everyone! So today I thought I'd put together a Autumn/Winter wishlist - this is without a doubt my favourite time of year and I love the fashion that goes along with it, so of course I've been browsing and eying up a range of different things. I'm all about cosy jumpers, boots and coats.
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How I deal with my Stress and Anxiety

Hello everyone. A couple of weeks ago, I realised that World Mental Health Day was soon arising and it really inspired me to write this post - an honest chat on my stress and anxiety. I couldn't think of a better day to post this than world mental health day. I know that when it comes to mental health issues, no two experiences are the same - and we all deal with things differently. But today I just wanted to sit and write about my own, and things I've changed to deal with my stress and anxiety. So, if you like the sound of this post get yourself comfortable - perhaps grab a cup of tea and let's talk.
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Lookfantastic Beauty Box - October 2016

Hello everyone! So if you've been following my blog at the beginning of every month you're probably not surprised to see a new lookfantastic beauty box post. This month's box has excited me the most out of them all yet - because it's all about pampering! I can hands down say that the Autumn and Winter is when I really focus on pampering myself, to accompany cosy evenings. I also absolutely love the pink packaging to this, it looks so pretty and for me fits well with the crisp cold air of this time of the year. So, let's get Unboxing! 

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Layering up for Autumn

Today's Look: layering up for Autumn. Outfit details below:

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Argan Liquid Gold Multi-Tone BB Cream

Hello everyone! Today I'm putting the spotlight on one of the products that came in the September loookfantastic beauty box - the Argan Liquid Gold multi-tone BB cream. Out of my box every month, there's always one or two products that are my favourite and I can't resist but write a full post on my first impressions. Shop the product here

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September Favourites

Hello everyone! The change between my August and my September has been fairly drastic, and a whirlwind of new experiences, people and things - and there's definitely a selection of things I've been loving this month so I wanted to share them with you today. I didn't do an August favourites, so I'm so ready to be sharing my September favourites with you.
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My Autumn Red Lip: MaxFactor Marylin Ruby Red

Hello everyone! So we're well into Autumn, the air is crisper, the leaves are falling, and it's time to get out the cosy jumpers, boots and of course - a red lip. I only ever wear a red lip when it's the Autumn and Winter months - at this time of year a red lip just feels like the right way to go. The lipstick I'm putting the spotlight on today is the MaxFactor Marylin Ruby Red shop this here

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Hello Autumn

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My Two bareminerals essentials for a Glam Look

 Hello everyone! Today I wanted to put together a bit of a different beauty post than my usual, and pick out two products that are some of my favourites from bareminerals for a glam/night out look. Now that we're back into Autumn, as well as my wardrobe changing with the season, so does my makeup, and  love all the celebrations that come along with these seasons that call for a bit of glam.

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Supercuts #SquadGoals Event - Newcastle

Hello everyone! Today's post is one I was super excited to write up after attending the supercuts #squadgoals event in Newcastle. Me and three other local bloggers were warmly welcomed into the supercuts salon for prosecco, nibbles and various beauty treatments as well as an incredible goody bag. This event was to promote their #squadgoals competition in which you can win a VIP photoshoot at the TIGI Bed Head Studios in London where the winning squad will be having their hair and makeup done as well as being styled followed by an overnight stay in London worth over £5000. All you need to do is enter by simply by sharing a photo of you and your squad - you can read the full details, and terms and conditions here.
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Wishlist: Back to university fashion

Hello everyone! Today it's time for a wishlist post - and seeming as it's been a while since my last one, and I've been browsing a lot recently I thought I'd put together a wishlist for some fashion pieces I've been eyeing up for going back to university and the Autumn. I'm not going to lie, I love the colder months, and I love finding warm snuggly pieces for the Autumn and Winter.
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Look Fantastic Beauty Box - September 2016

Hello everyone! This has become a 4-month old tradition now - it's a new month which means another post and video on the lookfantastic beauty box, although this months is going up slightly later than usual as I've been away on holiday. I absolutely love receiving my box each month, and I'm super eager to find out what's in this month's because it's the first one I've ever got in an Autumn month. 

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Photo Diary - 10 days in Lanzarote

Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing with you my photo diary of 10 days I spent in Lanzarote - I stayed at the Hesperia 5 star hotel with my family which is located in Peurto Calero. The holiday was a balance between taking the time to relax at the hotel and enjoy the perks of going all inclusive, whilst also taking the time to explore some of the volcanic history and towns of the island. 

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Percy and Reed Hair Wonder Balm

Hello everyone! Today I'm putting the spotlight on the Percy and Reed Hair wonder balm - that is a miracle in a bottle for my hair for helping prepare and style my hair. So, here are my first impressions...

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REN Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist

Hello everyone! Today it's time for another product spotlight, talking about a beauty product of a whole new nature to me - the REN flash defence anti-pollution mist.
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What's in my Holiday Makeup Bag

Hello everyone! For today's post I thought I'd squeeze in a post about what makeup I like to take on holiday - it may seem like it's the end of summer, but I'm actually heading away in a couple of days and I really wanted to get up another holiday reared post before the seasons change. Packing my makeup for a holiday is undoubtably one of my favourite parts.
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My Active Essentials & Motivaions with Adore Me

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to sit down and chat about my active essentials, motivations and my general inspiration for being healthy. I can put my hands up and admit that one summer comes to an end, and the colder months of Autumn and Winter loom over us I can get into a rump of not being as motivated - so I try encourage myself, and focus on things that push me all year round.  In collaboration with AdoreMe and their Active Wear range I've put together my essentials that I use to keep me active and motivated. You can shop their active wear here. And let's get chatting about my essentials and tips...
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Refreshing my Blonde with Jerome Russell - Bblonde

Hello everyone! Today we're talking all about blonde hair - and I'm going to review two of the Jerome Russel Bblonde products which I was lucky enough to be sent, and was so excited to try out. You can shop their Bblonde range here
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BareMinerals Rose Radiance Powder

Hello everyone! Today I'm putting the spotlight on one of my favourite products in my makeup bag - the BareMinerals rose radiance powder. If you've followed my blog for a while, you'll know by now that I absolutely love bareminerals makeup - and I've been sticking with them for a long time now. Any of their makeup that I've tried has done nothing less than impress me; so let's get chatting about this rose radiance powder.
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My Flight Bag Essentials

Hello everyone! In light of me going away on holiday next week, I wanted to put together a post on my flight bag essentials. Every single year I go away, I take the same selection of things with me on the plane - it's a little ritual. So I thought this would be an interesting post to put together -  because to be honest I love knowing what other people take with them.
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Bloom and Blossom Rejuvinating Facial spritz

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to put the spotlight on a product different to anything I've reviewed before, or indeed tried out before. The Bloom and Blossom rejuvinating facial spritz came in my August look fantastic beauty box, and it's been a revelation to me. I'm going to put my hands up and admit that I don't think I've ever owned a product like this before - but since owning this I love carrying it around with me. 

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The Green Radley Bag

Kiko Smart Eye Pencil

Hello everyone! So I have another beauty post today, and this is the last out of my three recent Kiko product reviews. Today I'm putting the spotlight on the Kiko Smart Eye Pencil in the shade 809; which as you can see is such a gorgeous blue colour. So, let's discuss my thoughts on it...

Kiko Skin Evolution Concealer

Hello everyone! So it's time for another beauty post today and I'm doing a product spotlight on the Kiko Skin Evolution Concealer. If you didn't already see my Kiko Creamy lipgloss product review, you won't already know that I recently tried out Kiko cosmetics for the first time and bought three products. So, let's get onto this concealer...