10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Tuesday, July 01, 2014


This week has been a good one for me. I'm officially done with school (finally!) and have a full three months to dedicate to my blog. It's good to be back! The majority of the posts you've been seeing over here on the blog have been pre-scheduled to cover me over the past two manic months. The weather's also been beautiful here in England, something we tend to lack even in 'Summer' time. Sunshine, blogging, no exams and no revision... Sounds good to me!

ONE // Being able to meet someone for the first time in years without having a panic attack. Such a massive achievement for me - chuffed isn't the word! :)

TWO // Finally finishing all of my art coursework, meaning I've officially left school/have no education until I go to college in September. Yay! I'm freeeee!

THREE // Orange Is The New Black. I started watching this around two weeks ago and I'm already half way through season two but I'm pacing myself because I don't want it to finish. It's such an amazing programme and I have no idea how I'm going to live without it for the next year!

FOUR // Getting back into Youtube!.

FIVE // Having some family time at a Summer Barbecue and strolling around pristine park gardens in the sunshine. Bliss.

SIX // Having water fights with my neighbors on the street. It always brings back really happy memories of my childhood when we sit in the garden all night just watching the world go by... Being soaked with freezing cold water wasn't so great though!

SEVEN // Skins on Netflix! (I told you I was a Netflix-addict). I loved Skins around two years ago and watched all six series within a matter of months... I think another marathon is in order!

EIGHT // 22 Jump Street. Such an amazing movie.

NINE // When my mum called a polar bear, a "bolar pear". Little things like that crack me up waaay more than it should - just like when my dad said "no pobs" instead of "no problem". Hilarious.

TEN // Being able to go outside without a jumper/jacket on (although I still need an umbrella - my neighbours are still threatening me with that ice-cold bucket of water).


June Favourites

Monday, June 30, 2014




Makeup-wise, June has been a good month for me. I managed to grab some of my ultimate makeup products in a Post-Exam mini haul and have had a bit of time to try them out, as well as still getting to know the products from when I Shopped My Stash. This month I've been loving neutral makeup as well as embracing a new-found love for a purple smokey eye.

For the new smokey eye I like to use MAC's Smut eye shadow. I bought this around 8 months ago and hadn't touched it. Since going through and trialing all of the shades in my MAC palette that I'd never used, it struck a chord with me that it'd be gorgeous with Shadow Lady for a purple smokey eye. I was right. I love to wear this with my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy with Omega, Carbon and a winged liner to create such gorgeous look that I did a tutorial on my YouTube channel. I've been attempting to get away with this look for nipping to Tesco's... I don't think it's working.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, I've also been loving natural makeup. After shopping my stash I re-kindled my love for MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle. I've had a serious love-hate relationship with this but found that it's best used with a light hand. The Nivea Raspberry Rose lip butter has been my savior for those times when you crawl into bed and need some last minute intensive lip moisture. Cheap and cheerful and does the job perfectly!

Weekend Reading

Saturday, June 28, 2014


This edition of Weekend Reading is a good'un. I've spent the past few days scouring high and low for the best selection of links to share that have either made me think or given me a good giggle. As always, these links are fabulous as they are but they'd be even more special if enjoyed with a big mug of iced water (or hot chocolate if you're going into Winter!), a little top knot and furry friend (mine's Meenie, of course).

- Zoe's anxiety/panic attack video. Such an amazing watch for both sufferers and non-sufferers.
- The personality test! I'm INFJ, what are you?
- Milly's beautiful Engagement Shoot photos - I promise I'm not sat sobbing...

Destination Inspiration

Friday, June 27, 2014

all photos taken from pinterest
Whenever I'm feeling a bit uninspired, Pinterest is my number 1 stop. I've even created a new board that documents every photo that inspires me that fits into no other category. The main inspiration stream for me lately is relating to Summer. One of my favourite photos of the bunch is the Vintage Paris VOGUE. Perfect. I also love the last collage of images - beachy air, sunkissed skin, pastel patterns and Chanel espadrilles... Need I say no more?