February Favourites!

Hello Again,

Does anyone else think that January flew by and that we missed February?! How is it March already? It's officially spring and we had a snow storm today, oh how the world is a marvellous place.

Anyway, it's that time of the month where I share with you what I have been loving for the past month. Side note: I have also loved a few pieces that have been added to my wardrobe but they are going to feature soon so keep your peepers peeped for that. Enough babbling and let's get to the favourites!

The first thing I want to speak about is this Digital Argan Wand from Diva (I'm actually borrowing this from my mum for a while and I don't want to give it back) I normally either have my hair scraped back in a high pony or a messy bun or poker straight and I was just fancying a change so when I got this i fell in love with the look it gave me (you can see how I styled my hair in the photo above my about me section). I love how big it makes my hair (big hair don't care) and how long the curls stay in my hair - even through to the next day!

Lush Dirty Solid Perfume - Love the smell of this, it's a nice mix of the sea, mint and a hint of man!

MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Sweet Heat - This is such a nice metallic golden brown eyeshadow. It's great for putting all of the lid on lazy makeup days or it's good for building up your crease.

Loreal Color Riche Blake's Delicate Rose - This is such a vibrant girly pink, great for trying to get me out of my comfort zone!

No7 Eye Serum (cannot find the link anywhere - it may have been a Christmas Exclusive).

Maybelline Super Stay Makeup setting Spray - I have done a whole post on this I love it so much! (Product of the Week Post)

Soap and Glory Thick and Fast HD Mascara - Again I have done a post about this too! It's great for volume and length! (Top Mascara's Post)

The last thing I want to speak about is this lovely Eyelet Shoulder bag from Next, again this is from my Mum (thanks Mum). I have been using this every day since I got it and I just love it! It's a big change from the massive grey across body bag that I had been using for the past few years. I feel like recently I've got to know my personal style a lot better and this is a very happy addition to my bag collection (which I think consists of 4 bags - I know - I need more).

Thank you very much for reading this post. I know I tend to baffle on and end up writing massively long posts so I did try and shorten this (yes I know, this is a short post for me). What have been your favourite things over the last month, I'd love to know (I'm nosey like that).

'Till next time ...

Favourite Lip Products

Hello Again,

How have you all been? It's been a while since I've done a solid beauty post so I thought I'd share my Favourite Lip Products right now! Now as I've said before I'm not that much of a lip fan, I can wear them around my house and have as much sass as the Queen herself (Beyonce obviously - not the Queen of England although I think she walks the corridors of Buckingham Palace with a whole lotta sass) but as soon as I leave my house with anything on my lips then I lose all confidence and just feel like a bit silly. 

But anyway, here are my favourite products to wear on my lips (mainly in my house).

I have been carrying around my little Lanolips in my bag for the past few months now as the cold weather has not been treating my lips very well. This really keeps my lips from chapping.

First up is the Maybelline Color Sensational in the shade Pleasure Me Red. This is a very vibrant red and it's really moisturising.

Next up is one of my favourite of all these favourites (and I do actually wear this out of the house) and its MAC's Velvet Teddy. This is what I wear when I want a nice not so 'in your face' lipstick as it's a nice rosy nude on me.

This is one of the first lip products I bought and it's the Maybelline Color Drama in the shade nude Perfection - now this is practically the same as MAC's Velvet Teddy but it's more peachy toned. It's really easy to apply as it's a chubby pencil and it's a very moisturising product.

If you're looking to achieve the Kylie Jenner lip then you should try MAC's Whirl. It's that 90's brown shade that every brand is coming out with. Sometimes I do think this washes me out a little but then other times I love it! 

When I'm looking for something quick and easy to apply with just a little colour I grab this Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Plucker stick in the shade Berry Gorgeous. It's very glossy without the stickiness and it's really good for day to day wear!

Thanks for reading my post, whats your favourite lip product?

'Till next time ...

Interview a Blogger, Emilina | Blog Series

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I'm loving getting to know so many bloggers, are you? This week we have the amazing Emily featuring  (also known as Emilina) so let's get to know a bit more about her and her blog!

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

I'm Emily from Birmingham, England, I live in London but I'm currently on a working visa in Australia! My blog is Emilina that I've had since 2010. I used it at first for an online diary whilst I was at college and university and it has slowly progressed in to a fashion blog. Emilina is almost another side to me. A more confident and motivational side to me and I like having that.

2. How did you get into blogging? Did someone else inspire you?

Well It didn't really seem to be a thing 5 years ago. I had seen bloggers like Lily melrose starting out but for me I was obsessed with Fashion Toast's Rumi Neely in her Jeffery Campbell Platforms!

3. What does blogging mean to you and why?

Right now, everything. I'm lost without it. I had a time where I didn't think about it too much but all I want now is to make my career out of something I love doing.

4. I personally have almost stopped blogging so, What keeps you motivated?

You shouldn't! I think a good way of keeping motivated is to stop thinking about what others will think. I did that too much to the point where I didn't think anyone would like what I was posted. Now I tend to just upload posts that I like and if people will like it they will. Have more confidence in yourself. Also events, blogging events.. Speak to people, interact and it might push you to want to better your content!

5. Name some (one,two or three) of your favourite bloggers and tell us why they’re your favourite?

That's really hard! I love Lily Pebbles for beauty. I trust her. I also love AMissAMelle! Her style is spot on.. I also enjoy Helen Andersons vlogs!

6. What do you do when you’re not blogging?

I use to be a visual merchandiser for H&M which I loved, and miss my I dad. But just exploring Australia!

7. What are you most proud of when it comes to your blog?

I don't know. I'm still not at that point of feeling proud of it. But I'm excited about it overtime I click on my page!

8. Everyone has a favourite and a least favourite post, what are yours?

Beauty Blogger Award Tag

Hello Again,

I love reading tag posts but I haven't done a lot myself so when the lovely Jenny and Jess tagged me in this Beauty Blogger Award Tag I wanted to answers the 10 questions right away! As both jenny and Jess have tagged me in this, I will answer both sets of questions, so let's get to it!

First up are the 10 questions asked by Jenny:

1. Where in the world are you? I am in my home in Aberdeen, Scotland .

2. What do you like most about blogging? I really enjoy the creative side of it, I've never really had an outlet so I enjoy writing about what I want to. My blog is like my online Diary! 

3. Who inspires you? My Parents, for different reason. My Mum because she never stops. Whatever life throws at her she just get's on and deals with it. My Dad because of his strength, he's never given up. My Parent's are the only people I can truly rely on (other than Sam obviously).

4. What is your number one pet hate? People who TUT! There's just no need!

5. Lipstick or gloss? Lipstick, I don't like the stickiness of gloss.

6. What are your current fave pieces in your wardrobe? My Green jumper from H&M and my new tan suede bag from Next.

7. Do you prefer cool or warm toned shadows? Warm!

8. What motivates you? Sam and our Daughter! They're the reason I get up each day.

9. What is your go to skincare brand? I don't actually have on, is that bad?!

10. Favourite drugstore and fave high end product? My fave drugstore product is Maybelline's lash sensational mascara and my fave high end product is my Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette!

Now my Questions from Jess:

1. Are you a city or a country girl? Definitely a country girl! I love the fresh air!

2. If you had to choose, eyeliner or lipstick? This one is easy, eyeliner! 

3. What is your favourite pizza topping? I really don't like cheese so on my ideal pizza I'd have, BBQ Sauce, Chicken and bacon!

4. TV series or a film? Oh this is a tricky one!! I'd say TV series because I like to binge watch something.

5. Which do you prefer, vlog or blog? Blog! Hands down! I did try YouTube for a while but I just lost all confidence with it. I might pick it up again on the way though.

6. What is your favourite item in your make up bag? Just now it's my MAC Face and body foundation.

7. Yankee Candle or Lush? LUSH! I can't really be that trusted with candles (I once melted the side of my TV with one).

8. What do you do when you need cheering up? I have a hug from Sam or April but if they're not around then I'll just have some chocolate!

9. Coffee or Tea? I'm not a big fan of either but I'd say Tea.

10. What is your ideal date night, takeaway and a film or dinner and cocktails? Takeaway and a film, that way you can just chill in your comfy's and relax.

I now get to nominate 10 bloggers to answers my 10 questions:

1. Hannah -  hannahheartss.co.uk

2. Chloe - ladyandthefiend.blogspot.co.uk

3. Shae - http://beautypadawan.blogspot.co.uk

4. Emily - emilinalove.blogspot.co.uk

5. Kat - chaptersofkat.co.uk

6. Ebony - littlethingsbyebony.wordpress.com

7. Charlotte - thisbeautylover.wordpress.com

8. Sarah - xsarahspeaksx.co.uk

9. Lousie - louiseroserailton.com

10. Fran - frannymac.com

My Questions:

1. What are you doing right now?

2. The last thing that made you laugh so hard your sides hurt?

3. MAC or Urban Decay?

4. Do you prefer drugstore makeup or high end makeup?

5. Why do you blog?

6. What is your fave kind of food?

7. Do you prefer flats or heels?

8. If you could only one which would you choose, Lashes or Eyebrows?

9. Instagram or Twitter?

10. If you could tell you 16 year old self one thing, what would it be?

The Rules: 

1. Tag the blogger who nominated you


2. Answer the questions you were given


3. Nominate 10 bloggers who blog about beauty/fashion/lifestyle topics


4. Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer


5. Inform your nominees that you have nominated them for the award!

Thank you to both Jenny and Jess for nominating me! I hope you like my answers!