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Bits and Bobs

My New Year's Resolutions

Hello everyone! I can't quite believe that is almost 2015 already! 2014 was a great year, it hosted the beginning of my blog, a family trip to Portugal, various fun day out and lots of personal achievements. As it is tradition I have come up with a few resolutions for the coming year, tell me what yours are in comments below! I have...

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Bits and Bobs

Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone! I'd would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank you for sticking with me for these last 8 months, it doesn't seem that long ago I was writing my very first blog post and yet I have learnt so much since then. Next year I will continue blogging as usual but with hopefully...

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Fashion

Winter Look Book - 2014

Hello everyone, Here is a little Winter lookbook that I put together for you! The look that is perfect for the coldest Winter days. This coat is the warmest, comfiest thing I have ever owned and my scarf could double up as a shawl or even a blanket it is that big!  Coat - Fat Face Scarf - H&M Black T-Shirt - H&M...

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Beauty

Winter Makeup Tutorial

Hello everyone! As we are drawing in to Winter I thought I'd do a makeup tutorial for you all! I hope you enjoy it. Firstly I primed my face with Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro. Then I used L'Oreal True Match for my base as it has a good coverage but keeps your skin hydrated on these cold Winter days. Next I went...

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Lifestyle

Winter Drink Guide - 2014

Hello everyone! I don't know about you but hot drinks are one of my favourite things about Winter, so I thought I'd tell you how to make your own Christmassy/Cosy drinks at home and the best ones when your on-the-go! My greatest creation has got to be the DIY Costa Gingerbread Latte and it is easy-peasy! First put a teaspoon of instant coffee...

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Bits and Bobs

Keeping You Up to Date

Hello everyone! Here is just a few bits and bobs I wanted to share with you!  My dear friend Charlotte has just edited this picture of me for a school assignment! I love it so much and is now my home screen. Tell me what you think and follow her on Instagram here! @xutline on instagram did this amazing picture of me! Go...

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Wear, Life, Eat.

Hello everyone! Wear - I am loving this striped jumper from H&M. It is very cosy, easy to wear and just the perfect autumn jumper! I'm loving coffee too but that's not new! Life - I am actually loving waking up really early and getting ready for the day! I just feel so much more awake than if I'm lazy and lay in! Eat...

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The Zombie Apocalypse Tag

Hello everyone! So today's post is something very different that I have been tagged in by the brilliant Emma Blackery. Drum roll please... The Zombie Apocalypse Tag! I thought this was perfect for Halloween Eve! So on with the show... Which three YouTubers would you have on your team? Well the first person is kind of obvious but FunForLouis! He is the king of adventure...

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Beauty

CATS The Musical Inspired Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Hello everyone! It's Halloween, one of my favourite times of the year! I decided to do intertwine Halloween and another love of mine CATS The Musical in today's post. So here it is a CATS inspired Halloween makeup tutorial! You will need: White, brown, black and orange face paint Medium face painting sponge Very fine makeup brush Eyeliner brush Brown eyeshadow Nude-Brown Lipstick...

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My Blogging Journey: D S Nelson

My Blogging Journey: D S Nelson   Firstly thank you to Bronwyn for asking me to write this post. I have been blogging for six years and I now write novels and short stories under the name D S Nelson. But how did it all begin?           It all started with a little blog called the Sundial Garden. I’ve...

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Beauty

Smashbox - Full Exposure Palette Review

Hello everyone! Today I thought I would review one of my favourite palettes for you guys, the Smashbox Full Exposure palette!  It is made of 7 matte and 7 shimmer neutral shades. They are all very wearable and can create many different looks for example a classic smoky eye or a simple everyday look. Each shade is very pigmented and creamy. The first...

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Bits and Bobs

September Favourites!

Hello everyone! I can't believe it is October already! September has flown by and I don't know if its a good or bad thing that we are one step closer to Christmas? Anyway another month, another favourites post! My first favourite is this gorgeous YSL Rouge Personnel Lipstick. This is a lovely warm toned nude perfect for Autumn/Winter. I love its packaging too!...

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Bits and Bobs

Wear, Life, Eat.

Hello everyone! Wear - I am really loving my Topshop chequered shirt at the minute. It is so versatile and a staple for cooler autumn days.  Life - I have definitely got that post-summer blues but I can't wait to get back into fitness properly.  Eat - I am currently obsessed with Agave Nectar in my coffee! A little disclaimer, I hate tea but...

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A Quick Update!

Hello everyone! This is just a quick update post so lets get on with it... I have almost reached 3,000 views on my blog! I would just like to thank everyone who has looked at it once or has seen every single post, every view counts! If you enjoy my blog you can enter your email at the top of the page to...

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Lifestyle

Day Trip To | Brighton

Hello everyone! So in the bank holiday weekend I went with my family on a day trip to Brighton! We had a lovely day and here are the pictures to prove it! First we went to JB's American Diner! We were up there really early so an American Style Breakfast was on the cards. We then headed off to the pier! I don't...

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