October Favourites

Hello Everyone, I hope you are well!
I always seem to be starting these blogpost with an apology for not posting in so long but yet again I'm in that situation haha. It's been a while and i've been doing a lot these past few months but i just noticed i have hit 5000 views on my blog which is amazing. I remember writing about reaching 2000 views this time last year and i never thought i would reach 5000 so thank you so much for reading my blog i really appreciate it. Now i've got all that out the way i can actually start the October favourites, so this month i haven't really changed my routine up much but i do have a couple of products and bit&bobs i want to share with you.

Beauty
The first products i have been loving are make up products and these are benefit hoola bronzer, mac velvet teddy and revlon lipgloss in 002 crystal lilac. I have used benefits hoola bronzer for so long but just recently i went away for the weekend and i forgot to bring eyeshadow so i tried using the bronzer as one. It turned out so well and its been my go to look ever since, i simply just blend it into my crease and my lower lash line and it makes my eyes pop. Velvet teddy and the revlon lipgloss has been a lip combination i have been loving, i apply a lipliner then velvet teddy all over my lips then the lipgloss just on the middle of my top and lower lip. This makes my lips appear more plump and is a simple colour for everyday wear

The skincare I've been loving is the Nivea care and coconut body wash, i absolutely love the smell of coconut as the body was is so fresh and makes my skin feel so smooth after using it. I've also been loving another Nivea product and that is the Nivea fresh natural deodorant, this is perfect for me because sometimes my skin can react to heavily perfumed products but this one smells very fresh and feels soothing on the skin rather than irritating it. It lasts all day and i definitely recommend using a deodorant rather than a anti-perspirant. The final skincare product is the Garnier pure active face wash, I've had some pretty bad breakouts the last few weeks and this face wash has helped control them. It has small bits in to act as a scrub and i like to use it once a week as a face mask to really unclog my pores after a week of wearing makeup.

Music/TV
This month i haven't watched a tonne of TV but i have been loving idiot abroad on Netflix, its about a guy who goes around the world and checks out all the wonders of the world and attractions, its so funny and i have managed to watch every episode in about 2 weeks. For music i've been listening to a lot of Beyonce again because lets be honest she is incredibly talented. I also have been enjoying starboy by the weeknd and most chainsmokers songs. One of my favourite songs this month though has to be James Arthurs say you won't let go, Its such a beautiful song and i love singing along to it whilst get ready in the morning.

Youtubers/Bloggers
I haven't been reading many new blogs this month because i have been so busy and not had the time to sit down and have a look but one thing i have been loving is couple/family vlogging channels. I don't know whether its just because I'm nosey but i love the concept of people sharing their daily lives. The few i have been watching are Sierra&Alex, Jess&Gabriel and RomanAtwoodVlogs.

Sierra and alex: https://www.youtube.com/user/SierraMarieVlogs
Jess and gabriel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopNpXKBx_M48AiJjn20dhg
RomanAtwoodVlogs: https://www.youtube.com/user/RomanAtwoodVlogs/featured

So thats everything I've been loving this month, thanks you again for 5000 views on the blog. I hope you all have a wonderful November and i can't believe how fast christmas has come around so expect some christmas related blogposts very soon!

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Lots of Love

Lydia<3

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Super simple makeup look

Hello everyone, I hope you are well!
I haven't done a blogpost in so long because the past few months have been crazy with AS exams and I'm moving house which is extremely exciting. Today i wanted to share a very simple makeup look with you that i wore out today as i needed to pop to the mall to grab some bits and have some lunch so i wanted something that was quick and easy but still pretty. Im not an expert in makeup at all but this was such an easy look that took me about 15 minutes to do so i really wanted to share it with you all. Most of the products i used were drugstore apart from a few of my staple items but there are definitely some cheaper alternatives for these products.

Skin Prep: Before i put on any makeup i washed and moisturised my face then sprayed it with macs fix+, this product does wonders for me because living in Dubai where it is extremely hot my makeup would usually slide straight off but this product stops that as well as acting like a primer.

Skin: I used the Maybelline infallible foundation as I'm very pale at the moment and this is the only foundation that seems to have the lightest shade that matches. I then used the Maybelline age rewind concealer under my eyes and collections lasting perfection concealer on any blemishes. For bronzer i used Benefits Hoola and i lightly brushed that on my temples, cheeks and jawline to give my skin a slight tan. As i was keeping this look simple i didn't use any blush or highlight but i think mac soft and gentle would look great with this look. I finished off the skin with my Rimmel stay matte powder which i lightly dusted on my t-zone and oily areas.

Eyes: For the eyes i used the maybelline colour tattoo in on and on bronze which i placed all over the eyelid then blended out into the crease to get rid of any harsh lines. I then added the Maybelline colour tattoo in eternal gold in the inner corner to brighten my eyes and to add a bit more sparkle to the look. For eyeliner i used macs prunella in my upper and lower lash line and then Loreal's super liner on my lash line and to create a small wing. I then applied a few coats of Benefit Roller lash mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

Eyebrows and lips: For my eyebrows i used soap and glory archery to give them a tiny bit more definition then i set them with Loreal brow gel. As i wanted to keep this look simple i used a Carmex lip balm which gave my lips a slight red tint but not something that was too bright.

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Lydia<3

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February Favourites

Hello everyone, hope you are well!
I can't believe its the end of February already. Today i decided to share my favourites of this month with you because i wouldn't be a blogger if i never! I've been super busy with school this month so i haven't tried many new things out but i do have a few beauty and skincare products i've been loving along with some music and tv favourites.

Beauty
My first two products are makeup items and the two i have been using everyday are Benefit's roller lash and MAC's fix+. Benefits roller lash has been a favourite of mine since it came out, i love how much it extends my lashes and i've never needed eyelash curlers with this product. It has a plastic brush with small bristles and this really helps get into the corners of your eyes and cover all your eyelashes in mascara. MAC's fix+ is my other makeup favourite and its a fairly new one. i like to wear this before putting on my makeup like a primer to keep my makeup up on throughout the day. This products works really well and i have noticed that my makeup stays on a lot longer now and i haven't suffered any breakout with this like i usually do with primers.

For skincare i have really been liking the Garnier micellar water, i know this product is very popular with a lot of people and i find myself repurchasing this all the time. It's great at taking all your makeup off especially mascara and it doesn't leave my skin feeling irritated like makeup wipes do. I like how its very easy to apply and for days when i'm not feeling up to doing a whole skincare routine it still removes all my makeup and cleanses my skin well.
The last beauty product i have to share is the unique one hair product in coconut. This is a 10 in 1 hair product which works as detangling spray, heat protectant and all round hair treatment. I like to use this product on wet hair to help brush it and it works so well at making my hair soft and shiny as well as protecting it from any heat i may use to style it. I pay £10 for this at my local hair supply store and i wouldn't use any other product anymore because this does every job in one.

Music/tv
I've been loving load of music this month but the ones i have listened to non stop have been Adele and Shawn Mendes. I have loved Adele's music for years now but just recently i have been playing her songs over and over again, my favourite is probably 'When we were young' because i find it quite relaxing and just a good song to sing in the shower. Shawn Mendes is the other artist i have been really enjoying this month, i started to listen to him a while ago but its been in the last few weeks that i have really realised how much i love his music. I love the album handwritten and its definitely my go to get ready album however my favourite song is not on the album and its called 'I know what you did last summer' with Camila Cabello from fifth harmony. This is song is so catchy and such a good song to sing to, its been on repeat since i bought it and it probably will be for the next few months too.

Like most girls pretty little liars has been a favourite this month, as most of you probably know PLL just started again and been so good and yet again i'm hooked. After finishing most of my other series i decided to look for another one and i started watching Grey's Anatomy, i cant believe i never started this sooner because it is probably one of my favourite series i've ever watched although it does make me cry most episodes. I recommend both these shows if you are looking for a new series to watch because they both have many seasons so will take a while to get through.

You tubers/bloggers
The first youtuber i have been watching a lot this month is Sofia Karlberg, she posts covers and i think her voice is incredible! I loved her 'crazy in love' and 'Take me to church' covers and i have listened to them so much. My next youtube favourite is a friend of mine Eve she just started youtube but her videos are already so good, she is so bubbly and friendly and her videos are so nice to watch so please go check her out. Her channel is called Evangelinee and she deserves so many subscribers, i will leave all the links below for you. Finally a blog i have been reading a lot is 'Dizzybrunette3' her blog is absolutely beautiful and i love the pictures she takes.

Sofia Karlberg: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfjnEW3mVXfW0Wb602r1IrQ
Evangelinee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPzPxZDDkmQnc0WT-WXxRw
Dizzybrunette3: http://www.dizzybrunette3.com/

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Lydia<3

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Project life

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well!

Today's post is very exciting for me and i've been wanting to share it with you all for so long but i had to wait for the products to arrive. A few weeks ago i found out about something called 'Project Life' which is basically scrapbooking made easy which you can do after an event, every week or every month depending on what appeals to you.

You are probably wondering what this is then and what it looks like, well its very simple but such a beautiful idea to keep memories and get photos off your phone and printed out in front of you. Its simply a photo album which you put plastic inserts in and small cards of different sizes and designs. You can put anything in the sleeves like photos, memorable items and of course the project life cards. It is an American site by a lady called Becky Higgins but you can get it from other places around the world, i bought mine from hobby craft which is a craft store in the UK which was a bit more expensive but it would have cost me nearly £100 to get it shipped from america to the UK anyway so i didn't mind spending a bit more on the products. When you're starting off it is fairly expensive because you have to buy the cards, the plastic wallets and the album however what you get will last you a long time and you wont need to buy anymore for a while. The products i bought were the cream leather album size 12x12, 4 packs of design A 12x12 page protectors, the dreamy core kit, the 5th and frolic core kit and the odds and ends value kit. There were many core kits including baby girl/boy sets and wedding kits which i think would make such a great wedding album and memory books for babies and children. Ive decided to make my album pastel themed so i bought lots of light coloured cards but its your preference on how you want your album to look so i recommend looking at all the packs and cards you get in them first, then decide what you like before ordering.

The picture below shows the amount of cards i got from the 3 packs, the album, protective sleeves and also an idea on how to organise them in the album itself. I heard all about project life from a lovely lady Mel i babysit for who loves project life too and has a blog where she shares organising tips and tricks which are amazing so ill leave her details down so please go and check her out, you won't regret it! If you want me to show you how i do my project life, my layout and details then please let me know and i will do another blogpost on it in a few weeks.

Thank you so much for reading

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Lydia<3

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Welcome 2016- Memories of 2015

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!
I'm sorry for being absent for so long but as you will soon find out I've had a pretty hectic 2015 and its been impossible to blog. Ive really missed blogging but with everything going on I've found it really hard to keep up with posts which i sincerely apologise for. Today I've decided to reflect on 2015 because it was a pretty crazy year and i would love to share some of my memories with you.

My first memory was going to London with the school. At the beginning of last year i got to go to pineapple dance studios for some drama workshops including learning the dance to one of the wicked songs. I have always wanted to visit pineapple dance studios as i am a keen dancer and this was such an amazing experience.

My next memory was my baby brother being born! On the 28th of march 2015 my baby brother Kian decided to make an appearance a month early which i was absolutely thrilled by. After waiting nearly 16 years to have a younger sibling i finally got one and it was probably the happiest moment of my life. He is now nearly 9 months old and he is absolutely gorgeous however he does cry far more than i expected but he does make up for that with his uncontrollable giggles.

Im not sure whether i have mentioned it on this blog before but i would love to become a pilot one day and to do that i wanted to make sure i got my private pilots license(sort of like a driving license) first so 2015 was the year i started that! In April i got my first ever flying lesson where i successfully flew and landed a plane which was the scariest yet most rewarding experience I've ever had. I hope to take a few more this year so i can become close to actually get my license but i know that will take time.

Another thing i have wanted for years and years now has been a dog and 2015 was finally the year i got one yey! Her name is Cassie and she is a Rottweiler, my mum and step dad decided they wanted one after lots of thought and research and as a family we all went to meet the puppy litter and decided she was the perfect one for us. She is such a loving and friendly dog who loves being cuddled and pampered but she also has a very energetic side to her where she can run around and play for hours. Getting a puppy is just like have a baby and requires lots of time and effort so if you are thinking of getting a puppy i recommend you do a lot of research on some breeds and also think hard if its something you can manage. 

Probably one of my favourite memories of 2015 was leaving school and my prom! I was never been the biggest fan of school because it was one of the most stressful times of my life but i did have some amazing times there with special people so leaving was a big deal. I got to meet friends for life and as much as i moaned about the teachers and staff at the school they did help me through bad times and also got me where i am now. For those who don't know prom is like a big party for the final year group where everyone get really dressed up in dresses and suits and celebrate the years of school.

My last memory and probably the biggest was moving to Dubai. I had two leaving parties for my friends and family and i was so lucky to have so many people come and support me moving as it was very nerve racking for me. It was a very emotional time where i said goodbye to some of my closest friends and my family but also very exciting to start a new chapter in my life. Starting my new school was probably the scariest part of moving because i had to make all new friends and i didn't know if i would, luckily on my first day i met a really friendly girl who made me feel so comfortable and welcomed to the school and dubai as a whole. She also introduced me to her friends and i now have an amazing group of girls i would call my best friends and i couldn't ask for better. They are so friendly and always make sure I'm ok so really i didn't have anything to worry about. If you want me to do a full blogpost on my experience moving then please let me know in the comments.

As you can see 2015 was a pretty amazing year for me and i really hope 2016 is the same, i have a lot of exciting things planned for this year and i can't wait to share some of them with you. I hope 2016 brings you luck and happiness and I hope you all had a fantastic christmas or winter holidays. I also quickly wanted to mention the fact i just hit 3000 views which is amazing, i only recently hit 2000 and I'm so overwhelmed to think people are actually enjoying my blog so thank you so much to everyone who's reading my posts. If there are any posts you want me to do in the future please let me know.

Thank you for reading

Lots of Love 

Lydia<3

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