ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

Really sorry for the lack of posts. Reflecting on October, the month was very hard for me and I just haven't had the inspiration to blog or do anything. Personal situation that I was (probably still am) very upset about. But as drake says, "When a good thing goes bad, it's not the end of the world" (ignoring the next line in the song). Onwards and upwards, here's to a new chapter of my life.

NARS HAUL

No excuses for lack of posts, but I thought I'd share with you some exciting purchases! A few weeks ago I got my a-level results! So as a treat for working hard I decided to just go for it and buy what I've been lusting over for years! I took a trip into town on the hunt to find Space NK and get me some NARS. I bought the Matte Multiple in the shade Altai and the Sheer Glow foundation in Siberia. Whilst in Space NK I was lusting over the blushes but couldn't bring myself to purchase any! 2 days later after much thought I bit the bullet and got NARS' Orgasm and Deep Throat. I really love the packaging of NARS products they just look so sleek and minimal - making any make up bag ooze luxury!

OOTN #1

Hello! So I'm back from Mexico, well actually back 2 weeks ago but you know how it is getting back into routine and everything. I just wanted to share a few outfits from my evenings on holiday!

This is the first which I love so much. I wasn't too keen on the top when I first bought it but with a tan it looks so lovely!

WHATS IN MY HAND LUGGAGE?

You know that panic of deciding what to take with you on holiday? Yep, I have that now. Off to Mexico fairly soon and so ready for some sleeping, eating, swimming and sun time. I've been out bought a few (far too many) new outfits and I've just about decided what I'm taking on the plane with me! I wanted to quickly share what I see as useful in flight items! 

END OF AN ERA

So with my last exam approaching I'm just procrastinating to the full and trying to avoid revision at all costs (this is a very bad idea and strongly suggest you don't)! Revision notes currently fill my table to the brim and seeing others have already finished their exams and started summer really isn't helping! I have enjoyed the past few days with my boyfriend doing cricket related things as #cricketseason is upon us. I apologise for the lack of posts this month, I have no excuses I'm just a little lazy sometimes.
Yesterday I went so see some of my art and photography work in an exhibition that the school had put on and wanted to share some of the images here on my blog, enjoy!

PINK OMBRÈ LIPS

Today was the day I finished my second a-level YAY!!  So naturally I was in an extremely good mood. This led me to wanting to mix up my make up a bit. Recently I've been really loving MAC's Candy Yum Yum in the Matte finish. It's such a fun pretty shade of hot pink with a slight undertone of blue. The only down side to the MAC Matte finishes is they dry my lips so much. However I'm willing to suffer for this amazing shade! I've literally been wearing it daily.

DIY GEL NAILS

I'm a big lover of gel nails! The high shine and smooth texture is a love of mine. I've never had my nails done using gel polish at a salon before as I am on a budget!

I purchased the Sensationail starter kit which gave me everything I needed to get started! I've quickly googled how much this was, and I've found an offer on at boots for the Starter Kit and Scarlet Red shade for £45. I own about 8 colours now and I love every single one. The colour I'm using today is the Pink Chiffon colour from the Sensationail range. It's so easy to do!

I started off my using the Gel Cleanser to clean down my nails before I start.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Today's blog post is my own recipe that I've used plenty of times to create my own double chocolate chip cookies, using both milk and white chocolate! To make these I've mixed several recipes that I've seen to create (what I think) to be the BEST cookies ever! All the ingredients are easily sourced and they're super easy to make!

OOTD #1

Today I was really feeling wearing my Topshop coat, who loves a bit of black? I know I do! 

SHOPPING AND CATCH UPS

So yesterday I met up with my friend Molly who I haven't seen in a while, it was really lovely to catch up. We decided that we would head into town and catch up over some much needed retail therapy with limited funds! Moll drove us up as I still haven't been on the motorway yet! I will soon hopefully, I just need to build up the courage to get my ass in gear and do it! 

L'ORÉAL PARIS RENEWAL LASH SERUM

Recently I've been trying out L'Oréal's lash serum. I was noticing that my lashes were frequently falling out when curling my lashes, or taking off my mascara. When I got home from NYC my mum had bought this product for me as she had seen reviews on it which were positive. Having heard this I decided to start using it that night. 

Models Own Eyelash Curlers | L'Oréal Paris Renewal Lash Serum

CURRENT FAVOURITES #1

Hello again,

Here are my current favourites! Can you sense my favourite colour??

TAG 7 DEADLY SINS

I've seen this tag a few times on blogger/ youtube and thought it looked like a lot of fun! So lets get started into these questions then!

1. GREED: WHAT IS YOUR MOST INEXPENSIVE BEAUTY ITEM? WHAT IS YOUR MOST EXPENSIVE?
My most inexpensive beauty item is probably my Max Factor Xperience Weightless foundation. I picked this up for about £2 in Tesco which was a real bargain as it is one of my most worn foundations. I would say my most expensive product was my NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer which I picked up at Selfridges for £28. I originally intended to get the Sheer Glow Foundation, however the lady at the counter told me not to hide my skin behind a foundation, i'd still really love to try out the Sheer Glow though!

POLYVORE

Hello! As its such a lovely day today, it made me want to look at new spring/ summer clothes. Me being such a shopaholic (and promised myself I wouldn't buy anything this month) caved yesterday and did an online shop at Mango! I don't know why when I look for bright clothes just end up buying black and white items, which is what happened. Anyway! I found looking on websites was just way too painful as I know I can't buy any of it, anyone else feel this pain??
I'd heard of Polyvore before, however I just hadn't really thought to look into making an account. So being sat in the sun online shopping, well browsing, I decided that this would be such a cool way to create little lists of pretty things to save for (and maybe treat myself to on payday!).

CASUAL PINK by laurabethany featuring a pink motorcycle jacket

SPRING SHADES

Hello internet friends! I wasn't as good last month at posting as I had hoped, I feel like I've let myself down by only posting once in February! The evenings have been getting lighter and the sun shines through my bedroom window in the mornings which is a lovely change from winters dark weather! However, I now need to purchase a blind for my velum and window to stop the sun from waking me up early!

NEW YORK CITY

Hello! Poor effort this month I know, but I've had a good excuse! I went to the big apple with Tom on the 16th for 5 nights! We stayed in the RoomMate Grace, which was a lovely little hotel located just off times square! Everyone at the hotel was very helpful and welcoming which was lovely.

Once we had arrived we explored around Times Square and visited Grand Central Station, a perfect way to start the holiday as it was about to get very hectic! I think we managed to get 10 attractions done in 4 days! 

RAMBLING ON A SUNDAY

Hello everybody! I just fancied writing a little blogpost today for you all! 

ITEMS I'M CRAVING

Hello! So far new years resolution to blog more is underway, I think I'm doing pretty well to be honest. This post is just a little wish list for this month, obviously some of it is unrealistic! This list is made of things that I've wanted for a while or things that I've just seen and fancied.

REFLECTING

Today I was just pondering around the house not really up to much. I worked on my final piece for my art coursework and drove mum to Tesco for a little food shop. So with not having being busy I just started reflecting on my 2013. I know this post could be seen as a little late seeing as we're on the 4th on January but I just wanted to do it anyway as I thought it could be fun to list all the good things that happened last year! Its just a cute, little, happy blogpost that I hope you find interesting!

A PEAK INSIDE MY ROOM

Hello! So this is my first post of 2014! As my room is basically there with being done I just wanted to share with you the transformation that has taken place since the last picture I posted of the room! Which I have put just here!

And now... *imagine fairy dust now*  Ta-daaaaa!