Beauty Wishlist May 2014

Hey Everyone!

So, in my previous post I empowered you to go out and find a beautiful man! Did anyone manage it? I didn't. Why are men such a mystery? 

Anyway, today I thought I'd just share what's currently on my beauty wishlist. Most of these items are beauty blogger induced, you little persuasive minxs!

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette | Urban Decay Naked Lipgloss | Benefit Watts Up | Benefit  Gimme Brow | Models Own Nail Polish for Tans

Ooft making this post has only further my lust for these bad boys. I'm thinking most of these will have to go on my birthday list (in July! :( ) Buuuut I think those models own polishes are going to have to be mine before then ready for my holiday on the 1st of July! 

What's on your list at the moment? I really don't need to know because I don't think my student bank account would appreciate it but what harm is a few more things on the list going to do? right?!

I hope you are all well lovelies! Speak soon!

Lots of love

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Life lessons according to Georgia Nicholson...

Hello my little lovelies,

So, this morning I have watched Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (I am now watching HSM3, can you guess my mood?!) and I thought it might be useful (read: not at all useful) to share a few life lessons as taught by our friend Georgia...

1. ALWAYS choose appropriate fancy dress

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2. Stalking is a reasonable way to get a boys attention

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3. Orange fake tan is endearing...

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4. Boys are annoying, confusing, and just down right stupid

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5. But often very attractive

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...Like I said I'm watching HSM and so I thought I'd just treat you all while I was here...

Finally, Georgia has taught us to be yourself and aim high!

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So girls, I hope this has given you the confidence (or just a little giggle) on this rather miserable Saturday! You can do it, I believe in you and so does Georgia. Go out and get your Robbie. Go on, we're right behind you!

Lots of love

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I'm Back and University Life...

Well hello there everyone!

I'm back! I have finished my mountain of essays and I am going home for Christmas in 3 days time! Ooft, I'm excited! Today I have packed up most of my things to the sounds of christmassy Buble and tonight we're having take away to celebrate! I know you're jealous.

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Today I thought I'd share my current thoughts of University life with you. I have learnt a lot over the past term, most of which has nothing to do with my course content. I have found it particularly difficult to deal with unreliable people this term. Whether its not pulling their weight during group work, remind me again why I chose to do a drama course?! or not paying bills its a struggle. I still can't believe that some people have such different values to mine. It's been really eye opening. I took it for granted that people thought about others before they acted. It's been quite a learning curve and one that has contributed to my decision to move back to the family home to complete my final year at university.

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To be honest with you all its not been that tough a decision. I hated living in halls, communal living is not my thing, but I was quite looking forward to moving in with a few girls in our own house this year. Now, don't get me wrong I don't hate it, in fact most of the time I quite like living in our little house, we keep it clean and tidy and it's generally a nice place to be! The only problem, money. Having to sort out bills etc has just proven to be way too difficult, and to be frank I just don't need the stress. After some careful calculations as to how much it would cost to make the 45 minute commute from home to uni every day it just seems silly not to. I am going to be saving me, and my mumma, lots of money and ultimately I know I will be a lot happier. 

I have changed a lot since coming to uni and I don't necessarily think that its been for the better. I feel myself being less sociable and less myself more and more. I don't remember the last time I went out at uni, I know. Shock horror! A uni student who doesn't really go out. I just can't be bothered. I don't have a good time and so why waste the money! I loved my time in school and spent a lot of time with my friends now I don't really enjoy uni and I spend a lot of time on my own. Since I started my job in the summer I can feel myself coming back. I am doing something that has confirmed that I want to go into teaching and I really enjoy it! This job is at home, therefore giving me more of a reason to move back. I still have really close friends at home who I will be able to see lots more. I definitely think its the right decision.

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So, what I'm trying to say is, if you don't love uni then you are not alone. I am so over people judging me for not going out, or for not enjoying the 'wonders' of halls, what now? Just because the general uni student drinks their own weight in alcohol most nights of the week and loves living in squalor doesn't mean you have to too. Do what makes you happy 'cause that's the most important thing. 

I hope this has been vaguely helpful to anyone who is feeling in a similar way. I love reading post like this so hope this will help someone else too!

Lots of love

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A little apology...

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Hey everyone!

Long time no speak, and its all my fault and I am fully aware I have become a rubbish blogger!

Dear oh dear I have been busy and if I'm honest with you I am still really busy and should probably be writing one of three essays I am still yet to complete...

Does anyone feel my pain here? I am literally snowed under with uni work! Doing a joint honours degree, English and Drama, I find I have to be able to switch between two mind sets so frequently it becomes a little overwhelming. I have so much to do in these final few weeks leading up until christmas, three 2,000 words essays, a 45 minute performance to rehearse for and supporting notes to write for that performance. Woah there, I scare myself just by writing it! The worst thing is my next deadline isn't until March, yeah great planning there uni, really great! 

HOWEVER... there is a shining light at the end of the tunnel! The way in which these deadlines fall means I have NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING, to do over my Christmas break! HOORAH!

So, the point of this post, I haven't forgotten you, in fact I have loads of post floating around for you BUT they wont appear for at least 3 weeks. I really want to get some Christmas content to you and as soon as those pesky essays are handed in and this stupid performance is performed I am all yours!

Do let me know what you would like to see on here, I'd love to have a bit of direction!

I hope you are all well and none of you are as stressed as me!

Lots of love,

au revoir x

Pins of the Week #5

Hey Everyone!

Hope you're all well! Its that time of the week again! Man, these weeks just fly by! I've got reading week next week and I really need the break!

So as Halloween is just around the corner I thought we'd theme this weeks pins and see if I could inspire both myself and you!

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1. This is so cool! It almost makes me want to have a Halloween party just to make some cool decorations! I love innovation crafty things, this just really floats my boat! (See what I did there?!)

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2. Loving this make up! I love the fact that one side is pretty the other side is different! I know Halloween is about being scary but I can't say I want to go out looking like a zombie, this would be perfect for a Halloween night out! Pretty but shows you've made an effort!

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3. Loving the fact this is Halloween so muted down! Black and orange but without dressing up! Perhaps an idea for a shopping trip in the day on Halloween? What do you think?

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4. A wearable nail art idea for Halloween! I can't tell you how many intricate or character related ideas there were! I don't want bats and pumpkins all over my nails!!! Just enough to give a nod to the time of the year!

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5. Finally a little laughter for you! I hope you can all read this in the way it is said in the film and you've all had a little chuckle! What a good film, who can argue with Mean Girls?! LOVE IT!

So thats it! What're you going as for Halloween? Let me know down below!

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Pins of the Week #4

Hey Everyone!

Sorry for the lack of this post last week, I was without my laptop over the weekend and I have been busy with uni things this week so thought I'd just postpone and post this week instead!

So this is what I've been loving for the last two weeks!

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1. Ooft, what a beautiful piece of photography. I'd love to see something like this, what a feat of nature! I'm so taken with this photo, I just can't stop looking at it!!!

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2. Now, you will all probably know by now that I love me some mint. I have been in a slight dilemma as it really isn't an autumn colour. This is beautiful though, maybe I'll hunt down a mint coat so my love affair doesn't have to end!

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3. I really need to stop wedding planning. I have no boyfriend, and need to face the fact its not going to happen for a while, well a girl can dream can't she. I love the neckline of this dress, also the bouquet colours and so understated, I think it just look beautiful!

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4. Now, I have a real urge to be creative. I am creative on a daily basis doing a drama degree but not hands on. I want to use glue and paint and actually create an object! I love this idea, a lovely way to change up decor for autumn. Maybe a lovely autumn walk to collect some materials is in order, then I'll come home and sit by the fire and do some crafts. How quaint.

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5. Christmas is coming! I love this look for a Christmas or new years party. So pretty but still classy. Gotta get my glitter fix somewhere! Now to get perfecting my liquid liner, a skill I've never really posessed!

So those are my picks! What have you been loving over the past couple of weeks? Do let me know, I love to hear from you!

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My Mac Quad!

Hey everyone! 

I hope you are all well! I am feeling poopy, freshers flu has well and truly kicked in. Me and my housemate have spent the day in our PJ's watching Les Mis and feeling sorry for ourselves! In an attempt to perk myself up and feel like I have achieved something today I thought I'd finally publish my thoughts etc on my beautiful MAC palette! Its enough to make any make up buff's heart flutter and just editing these photos and writing about it is already making me feel better!

Here it is...

 

Firstly, let me just address the rubbish pictures. I'm not really sure what happened, the fancy pants camera just wasn't playing ball and the light made the swatches look seriously washed out. They look lovely in person, honest. The one of the open palette is OK though so hopefully you get the gist!

Now, this palette was my birthday pressie from my housemates! Thank you girlies! I got it when I came back to Uni in september and it was the best start to the year ever! 

Ooft, I just love it. I chose the colours and I'm tres happy with my choices. 

From the top left; Naked Lunch (Minimal pink with shimmer); Satin Taupe (Taupe with silver shimmer); All that Glitters (Beige with gold pearl); Woodwinked (Warm antique gold) All MAC's descriptions obviously!

I think you'll agree they're some blogger favourites! I love naked lunch with satin taupe blended through the crease! It turns almost purple and I love it! All that Glitters is perfect for everyday on it own or as a base with something else accompanying it! Woodwinked is Beautiful. If you pack it onto the lid and then blend it out through the crease the colour completely changes and becomes darker, a perfect easy smokey eye!

Oh my, I really do love this palette! I am so pleased with my choices! I've now got more to add to my list, maybe the 15 pan palette needs to come my way... *remembers the student budget* Well, Christmas is just around the corner!

I think I'd like to do a bit of a look book with looks from this palette, but give me a few weeks until I've got a few days off of Uni and I'll try and sort it out!

What MAC shadows have you got/ do you lust after?

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Right I'm off to get a lemsip! 

Au revoir x