Would You Rather - The Beauty Edition

This weeks blogpost is going to be a bit more of a chatty post, I will be doing Would You Rather - The Beauty Edition! Okay let's begin:)

1. Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, lip glosses, lipsticks and eyeliners or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadow?

Lose all of my palettes and eyeshadows. As much as I love them lipsticks/lip glosses, eyeliner and mascara are my essentials. I can live without my eyeshadow but not without mascara!

2. Would you rather chop off all of your hair or never be able to get it cut again?

Chop it all off! I couldn't live with hair dragging at my feet when I'm like 70!

3. Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?

A coral cheek as I think it suits my pale complexion and red hair.

4. If you won £1000 would you rather spend it on clothes or makeup?

Oh man that is a toughie...I am going to have to say clothes as I have quite a lot of makeup and I'm sure even after I've spent the £1000 I would still carry on buying makeup anyway! I don't buy new clothes as often so I would love to revamp my wardrobe. 

5. Would you rather use lipstick as eyeliner or eyeliner as lipstick?

Lipstick as eyeliner and I have no idea why, lipstick as eyeliner is just popping out to me ahah!

6. Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?

Sephora, as much as I love MAC I couldn't just use the one brand, I enjoy trying products from lots of different brands.

7. Would you rather just use one eyeshadow colour or lip colour for the rest of your life?

One eyeshadow colour as lipsticks and experimenting with lip colours is one of my favourite things about makeup and if I used a simple cream/beige colour eyshadow I could basically rock any lip colour!

8. Would you rather wear Winter clothes in Summer or Summer clothes in Winter?

Winter clothes in summer. I hardly wear summer clothes in the summer anyway unless I am abroad somewhere really hot. It takes a lot to see me in summer clothes during the summer months in the UK!

9. Would you rather wear dark nails or bright nails all year round?

Dark nails as I prefer darker shades on my nails like burgundy or a deep grey or purple.

10. Would you rather give up your favourite lip product or eye product?

Eye product, I think we have established now that no one is taking my lip products away ahah!

11. Would you rather only wear your hair in a ponytail or a messy bun?

In a ponytail as that's what I wear most days and can do easily.

12. Would you rather never use nail polish again or never use lip gloss?

Never use nail polish again. I don't paint my nails that often and when they are painted I normally get them done at a salon as I don't trust myself to do a good job, I also love the look of my natural nails without polish.

Thank you all for reading, I hope you enjoyed! Next weeks blogpost will be a birthday haul so keep your eyes peeled:)

Ellie x

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Here Is A Valentines Blog Post From Me To You

Today's blog post will be about all things red and blue. I will be showing you some of my favourite products and fashion items which are perfect for Valentines Day! Red is perfect for full on Hollywood glam or it can be used subtly and blue is great for something edgier or casual. Here are my ideas on everything red and blue you will ever need for Valentines:

Roses are red...

My first red must have for Valentines Day is the Nicky Clarke straighteners. These will allow a fast, easy way to style your hair if you're going out on a date or if you just want to look nice around the house.

Three stunning red nail polishes are Bright Red and Raspberry from Barry M and this glittery varnish from Claire's Accessories.

A perfume which will make sure you are smelling wonderful is Dot from Marc Jacobs. If you are a fan of fruity and florally scents this one is for you! 

These red jeggings are perfect for a date night. Wear them with a t-shirt for a casual look or pair them with a black long sleeve crop top and chunky jewellery to dress it up.

Violets are blue...

My first blue product is for when you are back from your date and are getting ready to crash into bed. This Estee Lauder eye makeup remover is a great product to get off all the glitter/eyeliner/smokey eye shadow that we will all be rocking this Valentines Day.

Three of my favourite blue nail polishes are Aqua Cool from Rimmel, Denim from Barry M and a sparkly bluey grey from Accessorize.

Contrast from MAC is a beautiful deep blue eye shadow. A blue smokey eye and a nude lip would look absolutely stunning. If winged liner and a bold red lip isn't your thing this is a just as stunning alternative.

If you aren't keen on a blue smokey eye, a neutral eye with a pop of blue liner would look super pretty! The Aqua Glitter eyeliner pencil from NYX is a lovely shade to use to achieve this.

Seeing as it is February this blue circle scarf from Accessorize will keep you warm if you are planning on going out. 

Thank you for reading and I hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day

Ellie x

January Favourites

So the first month of 2015 is already over! Today's post will be all about the things I have been loving throughout January. I don't have too many favourites this month as I haven't really done anything except study and go to school so I've just stuck to my normal routine. Although saying that after Christmas I started using some new hair/body care products which I have been using ever since! So here's what I've been loving lately:

My first two favourites are from Lush and are the Rehab shampoo and Retrend conditioner. I received these bad boys for Christmas and they have worked wonders on my hair. My hair is normally quite dry and frizzy but these two products have made it silky smooth. It also keeps my hair clean for longer as I've noticed my hair doesn't get oily as quickly as it used to. Will definitely be re-purchasing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

The next two products I also received for Christmas and have been using none stop since! Both the Clean On Me which is a body wash and the Butter Yourself Moisture Lotion smell incredible. The smell also lasts for a while throughout the day as well, it doesn't just disappear like some lotions and body washes. The bottles are quite big so I am so happy they will last me a long time. This is the second post in a row I've mentioned Soap & Glory whoops but I've been loving their products as I got a gift set of them for Christmas.

Now on to random favourites! Even though I have been studying a lot I have still managed to find time to watch The Fault In Our Stars. I am a huge fan of the book and the film and if you haven't read/watched it then you are missing out! I would definitely say you have to read the book first though as it is truly wonderful, well so is the film buttttt just read it ahah

The last thing I've been loving in January is Custard Creams. I have always liked Custard Creams but throughout January I've just been absolutely loving them! Every time its snack time I'll be tracking down a Custard Cream:) 

Thank you for reading, hopefully in my next favourites it will include more things!

Ellie x

My Winter Essentials

It's been getting increasingly colder and feeling much more wintery this week in the UK so I thought I would share some of my essentials I need throughout the winter months.

My first winter essential has to be blush and bronzer. I have a very pale complexion most of the time but in the winter I somehow manage to become even paler. Blush and bronzer is a great way to add some warmth and colour back into your skin. This is a blush/bronzer gift set from Benefit which I was lucky to receive for Christmas from my wonderful Nanny.

Next up is a thick moisturiser and Vaseline and both are a MUST for winter. The cold air can dry out your skin and lips very easily so keeping them hydrated is important. These two products are two of my favourites for keeping my skin and lips silky soft.

I just spoke about keeping your face and lips hydrated but keeping your hands hydrated is just as important. In winter my hands can get very dry which leads to them being cracked and getting sore which is not ideal! This Soap and Glory Hand Dream Super Cream is a great hand moisturiser as it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave your hands feeling sticky, just super soft.

A candle in the winter is a great way to get all cosy and relaxed when it is freezing outside. I am a big fan of spice scents and berry scents so when the winter candles start going on sale I may or may not smell practically every winter scent in the shop! My candle is the Mulled Winter Berries from White Stuff.

Scarves are definitely an essential to help keep you warm in the cold. I am a big fan of tartan scarves as I think they look smart but still casual, this scarf is from River Island. 

I used chocolates in my photos as for me they are also a winter essential. A cosy, candle lit night in watching the TV or a film is not complete without some chocolate left over from Christmas!

Thank you for reading

Ellie x

Studying Tips and Ways To Relax

Exams can be very stressful and pressurising so I thought I would share some ways that might help you study more effectively and to ease some stress.

Tip 1 - Be Organised

If you know your exam schedule write it on your calender or in your diary and then work out when you will study each subject. If you work out when exactly you will be studying each subject and for how long for you won't end up studying way more of one subject and then are rushing to try fit in another.

Tip 2 - Figure Out Your Strong and Weak Subjects

Most of us aren't amazing at every single subject we take. Figure out what your stronger and weaker subjects are and then decide which subjects you'll need to spend more time on. Personally I struggle with Maths and Chemistry, but I also know that one of my strong subjects is English so I probably won't spend as much time on it as I would Maths or Chemistry. This isn't to say I'll only spend 5 minutes on it, it's just that I know if I spend too much time revising something I already know then I am wasting time as I could be learning about something that takes more time for me to understand.

Tip 3 - Take Breaks!!

Yes for exams it involves a lot of work but you also have to have some down time and time to relax, go out with your friends, do some of your normal activities. If you are studying all the time you will tire yourself out and it is not an effective way of studying. Doing nice things is also a good way to reward yourself for all your hard work and to help you feel good about yourself. A way I study which is good for me is on school days I will go to a study support at school after normal school hours, I will come home and then not study until after tea. This means I have an hour or couple hours break before studying again. If I am studying on weekends, say for example I study for an hour I will then have at least an hour off before I revise again.

Tip 4 - Exercise and Keep Healthy

Excercising is proven to decrease stress and anxiety levels and will help you keep level headed. Staying hydrated and healthy will also keep your energy levels up. Don't study instead of eating or drinking. That is a definite no no. You must look after yourself as you are way more important than a grade.

Tip 5 - Use Past/Specimen Papers

Past and Speciman papers are really useful to practice with as they give you a good idea of exam type questions. If you know how long you have for your exam try timing yourself so you know if you have enough time or need to keep practising to quicken up a bit. I am also sure if you do any your teachers will happily mark them so you can see how you've done.

I hope some of these tips help and if any of you have exams soon, GOOD LUCK you'll be fine. Remember that as long as you know you have done your best that is all what matters!

Thanks for reading 

Ellie x

The Christmas Tag

So it is now 3 sleeps until Christmas and what better way to get into the festive mood by doing The Christmas Tag!

1. What is your favourite Christmas film?

*shouts* ELFFFFFFFFF *stops shouting* because it is just hilarious. There are so many times I burst in to fits of laughter whilst watching it.

2. Have you ever had a white Christmas?

Yes I have had a white Christmas a few times and it is truly magical. It's just the icing on the cake to the day and it feels like you're in a film.

3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?

Well for our family we really don't have a 'usual' place where we spend Christmas - some years we stay at our house, sometimes we go round my Nanny's, sometimes it's round my uncle's, it is anywhere where the family is all together ahah:)

4. Whats your favourite Christmas song?

Ooooh this is a toughie. I am a massive fan of Michael Buble's album but I am also a huge fan of all the classic Christmas songs like Fairy Tale of New York and Last Christmas. Hmm I would have to say my favourite is I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday, as at school when it gets into the festive season we do dancing instead of normal PE and my favourite dance is the one we always do to this song - its just a great, merry song to get you in the mood for Christmas!

5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

No we don't. I think opening Christmas presents on Christmas Eve is an American Tradition??(I could be totally wrong) As far as I'm aware not many people in the UK open presents before Christmas day.

6. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

I shall try...Rudolph, Blitzen, Dasher, Prancer, Donner, Vixen... erm no I can't, aw man I really wanted to be able to do it as well!

7. Is your Christmas Tree real or fake?

Fake...we sometimes have a real one but not every year.

8.  What is your all time favourite holiday food/treat?

CHOCOLATE ORANGEEE YUMM! I think you can buy chocolate oranges all year round, again, not too sure, but we only have them at Christmas and we always get one in our stocking, they are amazing.

9. What would be your dream place to visit during the holiday season?

NEW YORK! All the decorations and lights and shops and everything omg it would be amazing. Just the pictures of it all lit up and looking Christmassy is something I know I have to see!

10. Are you a pro-present wrapper or do you fail miserably?

Well considering when I wrapped my friends Christmas present I ended up with one side still on full display, I would say I fail miserably....

11. What made you realise the truth about Santa?

Um, honestly I can't remember how I found out, I think I just realised as I grew older.

12. What makes Christmas special for you?

Being with the family and just resting from school and everything. It feels good to just have a break where I can laugh and joke with family and friends, play cheesy board games and just be able to relax, enjoy and be grateful for everything I am blessed to have.

I tag Jenny and Ray and anyone else who wishes to do this Christmas Tag:)

I wish you all a Merry Christmas, thank you for reading

Ellie x

Makeup Wishlist December 2014

Since its under 2 weeks till Christmas I thought I would do a December Makeup Wishlist as some of you may still not have decided what you would like for Christmas or you may still need a gift idea for a loved one. Here are some of the things I am dreaming of at the minute and what I will be spending my Christmas money on. My family already have my Christmas sorted, but I couldn't think of anything better for me to spend my money on heheh:) 

1. The Nars Ita Kabuki Brush.
I'm not sure if I will buy this or not yet as its on the pricey side for one brush, but the reviews and opinions on it are amazing and I am dying to try it out! You can find it here
2 and 3. Nars Audacious Lipsticks in Anita and Juliette.
I recently watched Shannon's aka Shaaanxo video on YouTube where she swatched some of these lipsticks and as soon as I saw these two beautiful shades I knew they wanted to be in my collection aha:) You can find them here
4. Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer.
I have never owned this before, even though I know everybody adores it, but I need a good concealer I can just swipe on and blend in quickly and that will cover imperfections. You can find it here
5. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
This foundation is on my wishlist as I read in a magazine that dermatologists recommend it since it doesn't have any ingredients in that will upset your skin. I would definitely like this as at the minute every time I wear foundation the next day my skin is covered in breakouts. You can find it here
6. Lorac Pro Palette
This is something I've had my eye on for a while as the colours are just beautiful, you can find it here I don't know where to find it in the UK so I can pay for it in pounds but if any of you do know then just leave a comment, it would be much appreciated.
7. 3 of the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks in Peony, Coral and Ruby.
These melted lipsticks look so beautiful and pigmented that I am counting down the days until I can finally purchase one! You can find them here

Thank you for reading

Ellie x