tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75726408275603237192024-03-13T02:12:08.313+00:00 Style and AllureThe incessant ramblings of a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-41125163026266773192015-08-09T20:00:00.000+01:002015-08-09T16:12:29.071+01:00The Blog Spot || August 2015Hello lovelies,<br />
Today I thought I would give you a little snapshot into my favourite blogs to read, especially when I am feeling a little lacklustre about my own blog, which has definitely been more common as of late.<br />
Blogging is an incredible source of creative outlet and can be the perfect way to unwind, however when you get stuck in a rut, as I have been the past year, it can grow to feel like your worst enemy... Whilst I have been feeling uninspired I have looked to these girls for a bit of creative inspiration;<br />
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<u><b>1. <a href="http://bethnorton.co.uk/">Beth Norton</a></b></u></div>
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<a href="http://bethnorton.co.uk/">Beth</a>'s blog is very clean and organised, which is a delight to my OCD, she has impeccable style and a written voice to die for. If you haven't already taken a look, well you must be living under a rock, she takes gorgeous outfit photographs and blogs a little bit of everything, her social media also reflects her blogging personality; @beth__norton on both <a href="https://twitter.com/beth__norton">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/beth__norton/">Instagram</a>. Not only is she an amazing blogger, any social media interaction I have had with her has been incredibly polite and pleasant. Beth's hard work and determination pay off in presenting a wonderfully professional blog which I would recommend to anyone.</div>
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<b><u>2. <a href="http://www.thelovecatsinc.com/">The Lovecats Inc</a></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.thelovecatsinc.com/">Helen</a> also has a very simplistic and clean designed blog, it screams professionalism and elegance, not to mention her photography. There are many aspects of this blog which should draw you in as a reader; her tone feels very natural, as if she is being very organic and straightforward, not at all deceptive, as I feel many blogs come across nowadays with branding deals being so prominent. Her social media use is again very intelligent and focused, she really excels herself as a brand and behind it all is a lovely girl who is always very receptive to tweets and comments regarding her posts. Helen uses @thelovecatsinc on both <a href="https://twitter.com/thelovecatsinc">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/thelovecatsinc/">Instagram</a>.</div>
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<b><u>3. <a href="http://www.totalfashionjunkie.com/">Total Fashion Junkie</a></u></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.totalfashionjunkie.com/">Amy</a>'s blog has a professional yet quirky feel to her blog design; which matches her style beautifully, I used to read this blog back when it first began after reading a comment/tweet from her about my blog, if I remember correctly. She has since blown me away on multiple occasions with the pure simplicity of her outfit posts, they are picture heavy and not too wordy, which means I can catch up on her blog in an hour or so and feel very satisfied, she adds a touch of personality to what can be a very boring industry! Her <a href="https://twitter.com/fashjunkieblog">Twitter</a> is @fashjunkieblog and her <a href="https://instagram.com/amymacee/">Instagram</a> is @amymacee.</div>
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These bloggers have no idea I am writing this post, and I see nothing wrong in that, I am choosing to highlight three blogs I feel are deserving and their work ethic shows through incredibly professional blogging. In an industry such as this, I feel there is a lot of competition and it would be easy for me to find some new bloggers who haven't discovered their niche or their writing style and tear them down for it, to gain some sort of gratification in knowing I am better than them? But that simply isn't true; you are only as good as you think you are. Your blog is your personal endeavour and you should only work on bettering it for yourself, take time to admire other blogs and tell the person behind that blog that you appreciate their work, because at the end of the day we are all doing the exact same thing! </div>
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<b>Send me some the links of your own and some of your favourite blogs too lovelies!</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-65818134012314154052015-07-02T20:00:00.000+01:002016-06-10T19:37:39.048+01:00Review || BH Cosmetics 28 Colour Ultimate Lips Lipstick PaletteHello lovelies,<br />
To kickstart the re-launch of my blog I am writing a little review for you, I bought <a href="http://www.bhcosmetics.com/products/ultimate-lips">this</a> palette through the BH Cosmetics website after watching Shaaanxo's swatch and review <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=559kKNbm5Os">video</a>, and it absolutely did not disappoint.<br />
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<u>Cost and Delivery:</u><br />
From the outset BH Cosmetics as a company impressed me, they are affordable even with international shipping, I spent a total of £13.11 for the palette and the delivery charges. It arrived quickly and is well worth the money as it works out at just 0.47p per lipstick, unbelievable value!<br />
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The case has a frosted, clear, plastic lid through which you can see the colours but it also prevents the grubby and dirty look transparent packaging can lead to. The pans feel secure in their casing and not as though they will fall out, which you can expect from cheaper palettes, for the small price tag the quality is outstanding. The fastening does feel slightly loose and as though it might not hold well, but since travelling to my boyfriend's I have found it to stand quite well, luckily I had no surprise spillages, that would not have been ideal.</div>
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Now for what everyone has been waiting for, swatch and review time!<br />
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1. A pale nude with salmon/ coral undertones, it is highly pigmented, however as with some of the other lighter colours it can apply a little uneven so make sure you blend it in well.<br />
2. A more mid-dark nude, with salmon and brown notes, again it is a very creamy shade, highly pigmented and applies more smoothly than the last.<br />
3. A slightly paler, mid toned nude, it is more brown toned than the previous shades and has a creamy finish.<br />
4. The lightest nude in the palette, in the pan it almost looks like a concealer, it applies more peach toned on the lips and despite the uneven application, once blended it suits pale skin tones.<br />
5. Another more mid toned nude, which is a brown based pink, which is the typical creamy finish.<br />
6. Your typical warm toned Kylie Jenner lip colour, it is a dark brown nude which is highly pigmented and also has a cream finished.<br />
7. The darkest shade in the palette, it is a dark, burgundy red with brown undertones, unlike the typical purple based dark colours you tend to see more of nowadays, it is again a creamy finish and applies nicely on the lips along with the other colours.<br />
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8. A dark pink toned red, unlike the previous shades this is a glossier finish, it feels firmer in the pan and on the lips resembles a gloss stick, it has a nice sheen to it.<br />
9. A lighter pink red, it is glossy and balmy and is beautiful with simple eye look.<br />
10. A dark but bright red, it has a satin to matte finish and like the glossier colours is slightly firmer in the pan, though it is very highly pigmented and applies beautifully.<br />
11. A lighter, bright orange based red, it has a cream finish with high pigmentation and a beautiful sheen to it.<br />
12. This creamy, muted neon orange/coral is my personal favourite colour, it applies brilliantly and is a wonderful summer colour.<br />
13. A bright mid pink, somewhat resembling a muted barbie pink, it has a cream finish and great pigmentation.<br />
14. A beautiful orange based nude with a very fine gold/ copper shimmer running through it, it is not overly noticeable on the lips, it just gives a gorgeous shimmer and sheen when it catches the light, it is again highly pigmented and creamy.<br />
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15. A creamy orange based nude pink, which still has cool toned elements to it, there is a beautiful sheen to this colour and it looks gorgeous with a warm smokey eye.<br />
16. This shade in some ways reminds me of MAC's Cremecup as it is a light pink nude although it does have a peachy hint to it, it applies slightly uneven at first but after blending in it looks beautiful, it is slightly firmer in the pan but it still has a cream finish.<br />
17. A more cool toned mauve nude, it again is seriously creamy and pigmented, it looks gorgeous against a pale skin tone.<br />
18. A glossy light berry shade, it is pink based but still has a blue tone to it and appears cool toned on the lips, it is again firmer in the pan than perhaps the creamier shades.<br />
19. Your typical Kylie Jenner brown nude in a cool tone as opposed to the warm tones you would normally find, it is a gorgeous satin finish brown-mauve.<br />
20. A more purple based mid-dark nude, it is creamy, highly pigmented and a touch warmer than the other colours on this row, so far.<br />
21. Another glossy colour, it is a slightly warmer dark brown/ pink nude but it is still more of a cool tone, similarly to the other glossy colours it is slightly firmer in the pan and a comfortable balmy texture on the lips.<br />
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22. Another glossy finish, it is a fuchsia pink with a purple/blue fine shimmer running through it, in certain lights it can have a more purple tone to it, again it is a little firmer in the pan but it is very highly pigmented.<br />
23. A creamy 'true pink' shade it is a red based barbie pink, along with many of the other darker colours, barely touch creates a strong pigment on the lips.<br />
24. This shade, on the other hand, is a very blue based barbie pink, which can look slightly purple, it is a cream finish with an incredible neon look to it.<br />
25. Another one of my favourites, it is a bright, neon blue-based purple, another cream finish and a wonderful pop of colour for the spring/ summer months.<br />
26. A paler, more wearable pink, it would work wonderfully as an alternative to nude in the spring as it is a more muted bright colour, with a gorgeous cream finish.<br />
27. The penultimate shade is a darker, muted hot pink, with a slight brown/nude tint to it, it is a cream finish with wonderful pigmentation.<br />
28. This shade was the most disappointing in the palette, it is too hard in the pan and not creamy at all, the glitter is too chunky and it has a rough feel on the lips, however it is not enough to turn away from such a wonderful palette.<br />
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General overview; the packaging claims the lipsticks are 'highly pigmented'; which is clearly true, you can tell from the freckle on my arm which is at times barely visible, that there is 'a shade for every occasion'; I would also agree with this, and that the shades can be 'worn sheer and natural or layered for a bold and dramatic look'; this is definitely true of some of the deeper shades and even the nudes.<br />
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As for the claim to be long lasting, I have worn them when I have been out for drinks with my boyfriend and friends and even the bright colours seem to dry and set in place and I have proof that they really stain the skin, not only on your lips!</div>
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+ Gorgeous highly pigmented shades</div>
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+ Sleek packaging</div>
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+ Feel great on the lips</div>
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+ So many looks in one palette</div>
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+ Cheap and incredible quality for the price</div>
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+ Nice for choice when travelling</div>
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+ Versatile and great for mixing, especially if you place a lighter colour in the centre of the lips</div>
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- Need a lip brush to apply</div>
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- Some colours are similar, with perhaps different undertones, but we all have those in our lipstick collections!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-73247130259423299832014-11-05T20:00:00.000+00:002014-11-05T20:00:03.608+00:00100 Words or Less: FEMINISM<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 30px; text-align: center;">
<b>100 Words or less: FEMINISM.</b></div>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><i>Feminism:</i></span><i> the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.</i></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Georgia;">I noticed a new phenomenon </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Georgia; text-decoration: underline;">#women<b>against</b>feminism</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Georgia;"> on Twitter; it sent shivers down my spine. In the twenty-first century I expect to see this behaviour from the minority, not the majority, we need to stand together and fight for equal rights and opportunities to all; black, white, short, tall, male or female. We are all as powerful as we allow each other to be. To feel empowered is a gift, of the highest degree. Never let yourself come second to anyone. We are all EQUAL.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-6873191597536724932014-11-03T20:00:00.000+00:002014-11-03T20:00:10.664+00:00Tartan Sofas and Oversized Cardigans || OOTDHello lovelies,<br />
I wanted to post a quick outfit of the day today, I have been so busy lately, you wouldn't even believe! I got myself a job though so that's good, I have also taken on some responsibilities at my college such as Student Executive Representative, so I barely get five minutes to think about my poor little blog baby. I am back to look after it though and dust off some well-formed cobwebs.. Hmm that was festive.<br />
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Today Adam and I popped to the <a href="http://www.theblackhorsegreatlinford.co.uk/">Black Horse</a>, Great Linford for a bit of lunch and as I enjoy it so much I thought I would snap a few pictures and show you guys! If you are ever out Milton Keynes way, definitely check it out, the food is incredible and it is possibly the most festive place I have ever eaten.<br />
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The whole pub is decorated in tartan and wood, it's just wonderful, it completely embodies winter; walking in to a pub with Adam to see a crackling fire and eat a thick warm winter vegetable soup is possibly one of the most comforting thoughts in life to me. Today's soup of the day was roasted parsnip and celeriac soup with a poppy seed bun, how delicious.<br />
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Today I am wearing my monochrome patterned 'treggings' from Topshop (<a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/category/clothing-427/leggings-1100#pageSize=200&catalogId=33057&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&langId=-1&beginIndex=1&storeId=12556&parent_categoryId=203984&categoryId=928188&scrollto=1310">similar</a>), a black 3/4 length sleeve top from Primark, a baby pink cardigan with flecks of fluorescent pink and elecrtic blue from BANK (can't find the link).<br />
Accessories wise I am just wearing a scarf that was given to me by my Grandma as a gift, my brown faux-leather bag from H&M and my black Chelsea Boots.<br />
I have been loving wearing my hair in little pig tails since I dressed up as a Doll for Halloween, I might post a few halloween pictures soon, I was pretty proud of my make up.<br />
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Is it just me whose excited for Christmas already? When do you start getting excited?<br />
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I know it may seem like an odd time to start a back to school series, seeing as everyone is already at school or will be in the next couple of weeks, but I thought I would start a Sunday 'Back To School' series that will hopefully run through until the next half term. I am aiming to focus the posts on the number five, for example; 5 tips or 5 outfits OR as today's post 5 products.<br />
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I know that a lot of people chose to wake up earlier on a school day to put on make up, but this post is aimed at my friends who like an extra half an hour in bed like myself, this is the perfect post for you... If you want to find out how I managed this five minute look with just five products, then keep reading;<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/158/32553/Products/Face/Foundation/Studio-Face-and-Body-Foundation-50-ml/index.tmpl">MAC Face and Body</a> in shade N2</li>
<li><a href="http://www.essence.eu/uk/products/face/powder/e/product/all-about-matt-fixing-compact-powder/">Essence fixing powder</a> in Translucent</li>
<li>Natural Collection Lash Definition mascara in Brown/Black (which I couldn't find on their website but I also use<a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Natural-Collection-Lash-Care-Mascara_24312/"> this mascara</a> by Natural Collection and it gives a similar effect)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl">MAC Cremesheen Lipstick</a> in Creme Cup</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sleekmakeup.com/eyebrowstylistmedium">Sleek Eyebrow Stylist</a> in Medium</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eco-tools.com/brushes/brush-sets/flawless-face-set">Ecotools Fresh & Flawless</a> brushes; complexion blending brush and full powder brush</li>
<li>Eyebrow and Eyelash brush from 17 about 10 years ago! </li>
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<b><u>Steps to this look;</u></b><br />
This look couldn't be any easier it is all about utilising fewer products and giving them more uses!<br />
<u>Step 1: Foundation;</u><br />
I took my Complexion Blending brush and popped a 5 pence piece sized bit of foundation onto my powder lid, then I blended about half of it into my brush and then using big circular movements, I buffed it all over my face. I then take the rest of the foundation and focus it on my problem areas and then lend what's leftover down my neck. I then leave that to set and move on to the rest of my face.<br />
<u>Step 2: Brows:</u><br />
If you're anything like me and have completely different shaped brows it can e hard to get this done quickly, but I have honestly found my holy grail product for natural looking brows in a minute or two! Firstly I brushed my brows out and into a more arched shape with the bristly side of my brow and lash brush, I then run a little of the pencil on the under side of my brows, gently blending it up a little in the sparser section at the front, I then match the arches on my brows by gently applying a little pencil and removing any excess with my finger (shoot me)... After I have filled in any sparse areas I blend the product out with the spoolie end of the pencil and TADA perfect natural looking brows!<br />
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My lashes are quite simple, I apply one coat of my mascara gently, and wait for it to dry, I may do some other steps while I wait for it to dry and then I comb through them with the plastic side of my lash and brow brush and then make them extra fluttery by brushing through with the bristly side.<br />
<u>Step 4: Concealing:</u><br />
I tend to get a little red on my cheeks and across my nose because I suffer with Rosacea, so I sometimes need a little extra coverage there, so once my base layer of foundation has set I will co back in with a little more and apply it to any problem areas with my blending brush and it works as a concealer. I would recommend trying this if you own a light foundation that can be built up like this one!<br />
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Using my lipstick (any pinky nude will do) I apply that on to my lips and then apply some onto the back of my hand, I dab one finger into the lipstick and pat it onto my cheeks, blending it along the apples of my cheeks and then up my cheekbone a little.<br />
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Finally I powder through my T-zone, focussing mainly on the places I get oily; between my eyebrows and my chin, and the apples of my cheeks. I recently read that we powder too much of our faces, there are certain areas that are not supposed to look matte and I have noticed a considerable difference in the way my skin looks since I have been limiting my powder, I look much healthier and generally more glowy!<br />
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Today I am going to give you the rundown on my top 5 Winter Lipsticks, right off the bat I am going to say you will sense a theme of sorts as they are an assortment of Rimmel and MAC products, so actually really quite an affordable top 5! </div>
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<b><u>Lipstick no.1: Vintage Pink- Moisture Renew (old formula & packaging), By Rimmel</u></b></div>
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This lipstick is my pick for the perfect Winter nude, it is a mauve toned pink, which compliments maroon eye make up very well and makes your every day nude colour that bit more seasonal. I adore the formula for this lipstick, I tend to get very dry lips and this is just so creamy and very well pigmented, it applies like a dream! You will need to reapply throughout the day, but for the price, it is SO worthwhile.</div>
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<b><u>Lipstick no.2: Diva Red- Moisture Renew (new formula & packaging), By Rimmel</u></b></div>
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This is a wonderful bright and slightly dark red, perfect for a winged eyeliner and a pop of colour on the lips, it's the brightest colour of the five but still holds a wintery feel, I wouldn't wear this colour in the summer. The new formula of Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks is to die for, they slick on with the most gentle swipe and do not dry my lips out at all, they're gorgeous. You might have to watch out for a bit of bleeding or shifting throughout the day but when properly applied I felt only touch ups were necessary, as opposed to reapplying it from bare lips.</div>
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Hang Up is the most perfect pink-toned berry coloured Lipstick I have ever come across and I have been looking for quite some time now, it looks gorgeous with a nice and nude eye during the day and can be amped up at night or at a nice Christmas fair with a heavier eye, it is surprisingly versatile and easily a staple in my collection now! I usually layer it with Currant to make sure it lasts all day, but MAC lipsticks tend to stain my lips well. The formula of cremesheen Lipsticks are perfect for my dry lipped girls, its creamy and who could say no to that heavenly vanilla scent? I would say it doesn't apply as evenly as the other Lipsticks in one swipe but I don't mind layering this Lipstick as it can amp up the intensity!</div>
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This is possibly the most daring colour Lipstick I own, it is a dark, true purple that is ideal for giving a red lipstick that bit more depth, or to darken up a nude or even alone as a dark purple lip! Not only is it a gorgeous colour, Rimmel have not failed to supply in the texture department; it is creamy and long-lasting and makes your lips look and feel great! I would suggest buying it to anyone because it could just be the perfect mixing colour you need for your collection to turn any lipstick into a Winter one? Do not be put off by the intensity, it is a gorgeous colour! </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today I thought I would write a post for my younger readers and those of a similar age to myself! These are my tips for how to handle results day; as some of you may be aware I am currently retaking my AS levels at a college and I know first hand what it feels like to receive both A Level and GCSE results, therefore I feel I am qualified enough (punny I know) to give some of my advice, which I will personally be taking with me on the day of my results! Shall we get into it then? Grab a cup of tea and try not to stress out completely, don’t worry I am sweating at the mere thought of it too and lets delve into the most horrifying world of results day.</span></span><br />
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I am going to start with preparations from when you wake up onwards; lets talk make up… A lot of people may suggest not to bother with make up in case of tears, happy or sad, but I say boo to them. I think you should walk into that room feeling your most confident; whether that means a smokey eye and a nude lip or eyeliner and a crazy lip colour, dress yourself head to toe in your most comforting and confidence boosting outfit, do your hair and apply your favourite make up look!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Let us talk breakfast; MAKE SURE YOU EAT! You don’t want to pass out from lack of food and over stressing yourself. Eat something sustainable and nothing that may make you feel a bit iffy, I know how tempting last night’s Chinese takeaway is, but c’mon guys is that what you want brewing away in your stomach as you anticipate picking up your results? Try something like toast or porridge? Or even a fruit salad, whatever makes you feel full and happy!</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">You may be wondering what you should take with you to your school/college as you ponder over what is going to happen in the next couple of hours, don’t worry I have you covered! BRING A NOTEBOOK AND PEN, countless times I have been in a situation where I wish or other people around me have wished to have at least a pen</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">. You may need to fill out or sign some forms, or write down what options are available </span>to you<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> with your results and any advice given to you by tutors e.c.t You may also want to bring a bottle of water, to keep yourself hydrated and even a snack because you never know how long it may take you, whether you’re going to need to discuss things with your teachers e.c.t</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Go to collect your results with someone who you know will be a good support for you, whether that be a best friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, parent, sibling or anyone who you find is a support for you, even if all they do is wait in the car for you, at least you’ll have someone to calm you down </span>before<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> you go in, praise you and make you see how well you have done.</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My final and most important tip is to realise that these results actually aren’t the be all and end all of your life, I know right now they seem like it but there are always other options. Last year I thought my life would be over if I didn’t get good grades, and this year I still feel somewhat like that before I have my grades in my hand, but my Granddad told me before I got my results last year, that they didn’t actually matter because there are other ways to become something in life. Your life is not defined by what grades you attain at GCSE, A Level or even University for that matter, you can always take different routes to get to where you need to be in life. I got my grades last year, and while I could have continued last year on to A2 I knew I was capable of far better grades, so instead of crying about them and settling for mediocre grades I decided to try again, and I am a better, more organised and motivated student because of it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Good luck to anyone receiving results in the next few weeks, stay positive and remember they do not determine your worth, not even slightly. </span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-21854639782288415382014-07-25T20:00:00.000+01:002014-07-25T20:00:00.309+01:00Inspiration Fridays || DIY Notebooks for SchoolHello lovelies!<br />
I am here with another Inspiration Fridays post; I am really interested in making myself some homemade notebooks for college this year, I adore brown notebooks with hand drawn designs on them! They're so much more personal and interesting, I am looking to DIY a lot of my stationary this year as a little summer project for myself, not being productive is killing me, that is what I am going to Portugal for!<br />
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I love the wonkiness of the lines, and the simplicity of the colours; black and orange on the brown background looks very simple and chic!</div>
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The use of the tape on this notebook is so simple yet effective, I like the stripes and contrasting colours and patterns!</div>
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I adore the use of the watercolours on this cover, I have been looking into getting back into painting and art recently and I just think that painting on the cover of my notebooks would be so fun and interesting; however I may have to do a bit of painting practice before! </div>
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The 'composition' style of this notebook is what really drew me in, this is very simple and can be recreated with a bite of scrapbook paper and some fine liners... Again I love the wonky lines and homemade feel of this notebook! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-81077487664877669162014-07-23T20:00:00.000+01:002014-07-23T20:00:01.207+01:00Rome Day 2 || Spanish Steps, Pantheon & Pink CamisHello lovelies,<br />
So this is day two of my Roman Holiday (see what I did there ;) ), we ventured into Rome city centre for a bit of history and culture! First we headed for the Spanish Steps, and along the way saw some of the most gorgeous architecture..<br />
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<u>"Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome." - Robert De Niro</u>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-20238876544263011132014-07-18T20:00:00.000+01:002014-07-18T20:00:00.689+01:00Inspiration Fridays || Vanity/ Dressing Table DecorHello lovelies,<br />
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I thought I would try something a little different today in the spirit of trying new things as far as my blog is concerned and write an ‘inspirations’ post, using things I have seen on Pinterest/ Tumblr to help me think of more ways to exert and motivate my creativity.<br />
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My first post is a room decor inspirations, as I will be having a dressing table in my room for the first time when it has been completed I have been looking for ways to lay out that area of my room and how I want to organise my make up e.c.t <br />
I have always been a wall collage fan and I just thought that right next to my wardrobe/ make up area would be the ideal place to put some pictures which will inspire me to do interesting and exciting things with my hair, make up and outfits… These are just a handful of pictures I have seen on Pinterest (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/styleandallure/">follow me here</a>) which I thought were perfect inspiration for my new room.</div>
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I love the colour of this dressing table, it kind of makes me want to spray paint my furniture... Considering it is old maybe I will, but I adore all the furniture in a room to be matching colours. I also like the simplicity of the actual set up, I hate over crowded dressing tables like mine is currently, they just look messy.</div>
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This collage is incredible because I feel like everything looks lined up but there is also no real border to it so it doesn't feel too much like a perfect picture, I would probably call it an organised mess, which is exactly what I am going for! </div>
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Again the sheer simplicity of the dressing table drew me towards it, and this is probably the design of dresser (not desk) which resembles mine most clearly, minus the colour. I adore the flowers as well, I definitely want to start investing in simplistic, decorative pieces like this for my dresser area.</div>
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This collage features far more similar items to those I want to display, however I would much prefer it if my collage was directly attached to my wall with white tac, I was going to make collage boards but they all felt too permanent I wanted something I can adjust with the seasons. </div>
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I love the use of a tray on this vanity to hold items, I have been considering getting a tray to hold my everyday make up and skincare items and then have everything else stored away in a small chest of drawers underneath, my grandma uses a little glass tray and I just find it keeps her surface looking clutter free! </div>
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Lastly, this collage although it is on a pin board, is almost exactly how I want to present my collage, just little bits all over the wall around my vanity; from magazine clippings to little quotes I have printed out. I just think the "organised mess" look is so interesting and you can see how much work someone has put into their decor that way.</div>
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As promised I am giving you a snapshot into what was a most incredible holiday with my lovely boyfriend, so I shall start from the travel...<br />
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We flew into Fiumicino Airport at around 11am and took a bus from there into Rome city centre where we grabbed our first taste of Italian food from the holiday; a slice of pepperoni pizza and some arancini (deep fried, breaded rice/ risotto balls), which was DELICIOUS.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-7742115948445210122014-07-14T20:00:00.000+01:002014-07-14T20:00:00.185+01:00The Burdens of Blogging || Balancing Blogging for Pleasure and ReadersHello lovelies,<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQgk11anb5g/U8PlgajvSeI/AAAAAAAABhE/tdFywupvZN0/s1600/Live+Your+Life.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jQgk11anb5g/U8PlgajvSeI/AAAAAAAABhE/tdFywupvZN0/s1600/Live+Your+Life.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I feel like blogging used to be something I looked forward to doing every week and it was simply a pleasure, rather than a burden. However, as of late, I have become increasingly concerned with my blog, and well seemingly lack of it at the moment, but then I realise something… I do not owe anyone a blog post, there is no one sitting there with a checklist marking noughts and crosses whenever I do or don’t post, there are just readers who want to receive my content, but they won’t scrutinise me for not giving them anything. <br /><br />That is when I realised I have been going about blogging the wrong way for some time now, it is about sharing my content with the world and reading the content of others, not impressing some imaginary judges panel I have created in my head. So instead of apologising for not having blogged properly and consistently for a while I am going to fill you in on what has actually been going on in my life as of late, trust me when I say there have been a lot of changes for me.<br /><br /><ol>
<li>First and foremost, some things just haven’t changed; I am still very much in love with my boyfriend, he treats me like a princess and I could not be more lucky- I am sure you will see as we move into some of the later points! </li>
<li>I am midway through having an extension done on my house so that my grandparents can move in with us, as opposed to them going into a nursing home in the next few years, which means over the summer I will be living out of three houses; my home, my grandparent’s home and Adam’s home. </li>
<li>I passed my driving theory test two weeks ago today, and I am so pleased, I know it isn’t overly hard to pass but I still felt a huge achievement having finished it, and everyone around me was very proud. </li>
<li>I have officially finished my AS’s for the second time around, and I am actually feeling relatively confident about my results, fingers crossed it stays that way when I open them a month today… Gosh that is coming around quickly! </li>
<li>I am now an adult, it was my eighteenth birthday on Tuesday the 8th July 2014 and I have been royally spoilt; I received a MacBook Air from my parents, sister and grandparents, a sleeve for it and an external disk drive, on top of that I got a lovely bracelet from my friends which was engraved! </li>
<li>And the piece de resistance…. ADAM TOOK ME TO ROME, ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!! I told you I was a lucky girl! I am going to be posting some of my pictures, but not all as there are nearly 200, and OOTDs from my mini 5 day getaway with the man of my dreams. I was in total shock when I opened a lonely planet’s guide to Italy only to find a circle around rome on the inside page. I then got €30 from Adam’s parents which I spent in Brandy Melville in Rome. It was honestly the best few days of my life and I couldn’t have asked for a more special and wonderful birthday. </li>
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I really liked my outfit on this day so I couldn't hep but take some photos of it to share with you, because I really am injecting some real colour into my outfits.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-45204927778722652462014-06-14T20:00:00.001+01:002014-06-14T18:16:34.940+01:00How To || Dye Your Eyebrows Hello lovelies,<br />
I thought I would write a post today on my eyebrow dying process, seeing as I have done it a couple of times now and been thoroughly impressed; this kit is virtually fool-proof, even I can use it with no mistakes!<br />
I will put a little disclaimer in here to say I have very different shaped eyebrows and I prefer to have them shaped in a salon because of their different shapes however HD brows, which includes dyeing, can be very expensive depending on where you get it done and how often you need it done. Shaping alone however is a much cheaper so I much prefer to dye them at home!<br />
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<b><u>Step One; Apply Vaseline around the eyebrow with a cotton bud, so the dye will not stain the skin around your brows!</u></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-39436476068033352992014-06-09T20:00:00.000+01:002014-06-09T20:00:01.057+01:00How I Stay Fit || Pay As You GymHello lovelies,<br />
I have recently started going to the Gym in an attempt to get fit again, and I have found the solution to my 'I have no job, therefore no money and I need a flexible gym which doesn't cost the Earth' problem! PAY AS YOU GYM; it is essentially a website where you can buy one off passes to the gym usually at discounted prices; sometimes OVER 50% You can visit the website <a href="http://www.payasugym.com/">(here)</a>, sign up for free and see what local gyms near you are on the website!<br />
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I tend to spend half an hour each on the recumbent cycle, treadmill and elliptical and then I tend to move on to the rowing machine for a few minutes and then I will grab some dumbbells and do small circles with my arms outstretched just to try and build some arm muscles. Then I will try to go for a swim to give myself a little bit of an extra calorie burn and then I will have a shower and leave.<br />
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So recently I have been a little bit MIA and by a little bit I mean completely in the blog-e-sphere, but this time I have a valid excuse I promise. I have just finished my AS exams and seeing as it was my second time around I wanted to throw myself into my exams entirely, and I actually feel quite confident about how they went in the end, despite a few emotional breakdowns…<br /><br />So instead of my usual update, ramble-style posts I thought I would update you via my instagram posts, I thought it would be a little bit more interesting than normal considering I left my camera at home on my travels to the boyfriend’s house.<br /><br /><u>So things that have happened to me recently;</u><br /><ol>
<li>I dyed my hair a light brown, it was heading that way anyway but the ombre was too drying on my hair and my whole body seems to be in constant need of moisturising.</li>
<li>Not only have I celebrated my one year anniversary with my wonderful boyfriend, Adam, I also baked some scones with him.</li>
<li>Ever since then my world has revolved around revision and comfy clothes- yes those are Minion slippers, thank you for noticing</li>
<li>I seemed to have found myself gravitating towards monochrome outfits, so I have been attempting to inject some colour into my wardrobe through scarves e.c.t</li>
<li>I dyed my own eyebrows with the eyelure dybrow kit and it was rather successful if I do say so myself... I will definitely be reviewing that soon!</li>
<li>I came home from my second exam and decided to have a cosy Made In Chelsea catch up session on the Play Station 3 </li>
<li>I have been trying to eat a more healthy and balanced diet in general and drink a lot more water, I made myself an onion and mushroom, two egg omelette with two lumps of light philadelphia and a spinach salad with a drizzle of caesar dressing</li>
<li>I decided to do something a bit more special with my hair and make up the other day which resulted in my looking far too dressed up considering I wasn't going anywhere except the office at my grandparents house to study</li>
<li>I had finally finished my exams, I can now relax and my boohoo order arrived! I promise to inject myself into my blog now I don't have any heavy studying to do; which means more posts for you! These are my mum's favourite flowers, we saw them the other day and we had to get a picture, they are the most gorgeous shade of purple</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-70255275788392919212014-04-15T20:00:00.000+01:002014-04-15T20:00:01.168+01:00YouTuber Sexual Abuse || Speaking OutHello lovelies,<br />
This post is going to be a hard one to write and it will more likely than not be a difficult one to read, but I plead with you stick with it, I am going to be discussing my views on the recent accusations made against some of the biggest YouTubers out there.<br />
<b>**I just want to clarify now that this is not a confessional post in which I talk about what a YouTuber has done to me, because "luckily" (and I say that with gritted teeth, it should not be lucky) I have not been put in that situation**</b><br />
I would like to start by outlining some of the offending parties:<br />
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<li>Tom Milsom</li>
<li>Alex Carpenter </li>
<li>Alex Day</li>
<li>Ed Blann</li>
<li>Luke Conard</li>
<li>And we have seen it before in Mike Lombardo- WHO WAS ARRESTED FOR OBTAINING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY</li>
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I am aware that may not be everyone but these are the people who I am aware of. </div>
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Firstly I would like to graze over a story about myself, so that you may understand why I feel so strongly about these things. I have been involved in an incident in the past (I do not wish to divulge intimate details), what I do want to express is that I trusted the person who acted wrongly against me, and he did it whilst he thought I was asleep, in a situation like that everything happens very quickly and you may find it difficult to speak or express how you are feeling, but that in no way counts as consenting such vile and horrific behaviour. I found it very difficult to tell people what had happened, and for years I blamed myself, I still do now when I am having a bad day, but I don't want to focus on what happened I want to discuss the repercussions for me as the victim.:</div>
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<li>I felt very depressed for a very long time</li>
<li>I suffer with panic attacks and anxiety at a very high level to this day</li>
<li>I have nightmares about insects crawling all over my body </li>
<li>It took me a very long time to value myself as anything other than an item for men</li>
<li>I struggled with very severe self-esteem issues and sometimes they come back to haunt me</li>
<li>I am very angry and bitter about the situation because I felt no sense of closure even after I did tell someone what happened</li>
<li>I was suicidal on a daily basis, and attempted to take my own life more than once</li>
<li>I was a very broken, vulnerable person and I allowed myself to do awful things to people around me and most importantly me personally</li>
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98% of all accusations of sexual harassment turn out to be true, so instead of victim shaming and blaming, we should be standing up against the men who have had multiple accusations made against them and making them understand that WE as HUMAN BEINGS do not take such behaviour with a pinch of salt. These girls have had to express intimate details of their relationships with these men to bring to light what kind of people they truly are, and their apologies alone are enough to do that- I will get on to those later, in front of millions of loyal fans and instead of assuming their innocence we really should be looking at the likelihood of these things having actually happened. </div>
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<li>These men are in a position of influence over millions of mostly teenage girls, and are admired in a huge way by them</li>
<li>They are placed on a pedestal and made to feel like they're indestructible- WHICH THEY ARE NOT.</li>
<li>They have the ability to make millions of girls swoon, they could have quite easily taken advantage of that </li>
<li>Many of the accusations have been backed up by other YouTubers, who are ultimately disgusted by what they have discovered</li>
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Now the worst part for me as someone who used to admire a few of these people for their talent and creativity, <b>not as a victim- the worst part for them is certainly not this</b>, is their half-hearted, manipulative, VICTIM BLAMING, disgusting apologies that are riddled with lies.</div>
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I will start with the worst that I have seen; by the likes of Luke Conard, I am going to quote a few of the worst statements he made throughout the open 'apology' letter, open 'manipulation of my fans to make them love me' letter more like.</div>
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<b>"Kristina and Whitney’s posts seemingly lump me in with other allegations I have seen on Tumblr this week. The events that they recounted in their posts happened while everyone involved was of legal age, and were 100% consensual." </b>After having said he did not want to 'discredit or minimize anyone's pain' he went on to completely discredit the way Whitney and Kristina felt about their sexual encounters with him, if they say they didn't want to do it, THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO IT. Therefore it is NOT consensual, that was the first piece of shit (excuse my French) in the argument.</div>
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<b>"but the worst part about this whole situation for me is that I’ve been in their position before, and I know how terrible it feels. I’ve written a few songs about that pain, and one was a result of an incredibly painful break-up I went through 4 years ago. After that, I woke up almost every morning for weeks with an aching pit in my stomach. I felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest. So now, you can imagine how angry I am at myself, knowing I’ve put two people who I cared about in the exact same position."</b> He then went on to play a little sympathy card himself, he has by no means been in their situation before, unless said girlfriend manipulated him into having sex with her, cheated on him multiple times and made vile, disrespectful comments about his appearance and personality.</div>
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<b>" I played with people’s hearts, including my own, and for that I’m truly sorry. It’s cliche, but hindsight really is 20/20." </b>'In hindsight' there is no need to talk about your own heart, if you had true feelings for these girls you would have acted in a more respectable way.</div>
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I will leave you with this; blatant victim blaming. <b>"The accusations of manipulation brought up in their posts left me feeling both confused and conflicted. If there were feelings of manipulation, they were surely based on a lack of communication, trust and insecurity; not coercion.</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px; color: #3c3b36; font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px;"><b>"</b></span></div>
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I am not even sure I want to go into the other apology letters but I have never been more disgraced at a group of role models in my life and I have seen the things One Direction tweet... (Before people tell me off it was a silly joke!) I just find this whole situation sickening and the fact that it happened weeks ago and I only just discovered it is all the more worrying, it is not getting nearly enough recognition and these men are hardly getting the official police investigation they deserve. I can't quite express how strongly I feel about this topic but I know for a fact if we don't stand up for those brave yet vulnerable girls then we are letting them down, and we cannot afford to let this happen to someone else. We don't know these people who are making videos on the internet, despite the fact we think we do, they could be anyone and we should express this to young, impressionable people because we can help to prevent situations like this from recurring.</div>
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<a href="http://olyusha.tumblr.com/post/79236837547/hmm-ok-well-more-lets-start-with-weird">Olga on Tom Milsom</a></div>
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<a href="http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/79313820434/tom">John Green on Olga and Tom's relationship</a></div>
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<a href="http://realhayleyghoover.tumblr.com/post/79421115984/recent-events-have-given-me-the-confidence-to">Hayley on her relationship with Mike Lombardo</a></div>
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<a href="http://charliemcdonnell.com/sexual-abuse-consent-and-losing-friends/">Charlie McDonnell on Alex Day</a></div>
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<a href="http://lexcanroar.tumblr.com/post/79405482829/re-on-mistakes">Lex's response to Alex Day 'On Mistakes'</a></div>
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<a href="http://lukeconard.tumblr.com/post/80128644047/an-open-letter-to-my-community">Luke Conard's open letter</a></div>
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I NEED YOUR HELP...<br />
I am planning a giveaway at the moment, I will disclose more details on this in another post but I want to know what YOU my readers, want to see in a giveaway!<br />
I have a few ideas already; including a piece of jewellery from a small online shop like Delilah Dust, as they are individual and very different to what you get on the High Street.<br />
Then I was considering a few of my skin/haircare staples, possibly all the items I discussed in my previous post about hair (here).<br />
Lastly some bits of make up such as one or two items from somewhere like MAC an eyeshadow and lipstick of the winners choice, or a collection of a few of my drugstore favourites such as MUA lipsticks, 17 mascara, Rimmel Stay Matte powder, Barry M nail pain e.c.t or anything you suggest really, I would personally feel better giving away things I have tried and tested myself as then I know I am giving something away of significant quality and something I would use myself!<br />
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I need your suggestions and advice as to what I should give to you for winning!<br />
I really appreciate it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-88239100459801072772014-04-05T20:00:00.000+01:002014-04-06T15:51:27.580+01:00How I Manage My Short Hair || Hair ProductsHello lovelies,<br />
After Yesterday's post about my change in hair I thought I would write something about how I look after my hair and what products and hair tools I use e.c.t<br />
<b><u>Here is an overview of all the products I use:</u></b><br />
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<b><u>Hair Brush and Comb:</u></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am trying to use a wide toothed comb as often as I can now, as opposed to a hair brush, but when I do use one I always opt for my Revlon round brush (yes that is jumper fluff on my hair brush, I have been trying to get rid of it for months!)</td></tr>
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<b><u>Dry Shampoo & Leave in Conditioner:</u></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spritz this on my hair after I wash it and before I go to bed , my Grandma gave it to me after I was complaining about having dry hair, she said it was her holy grail product and it has been mine for the past week! It had injected a new life into my hair and it smells divine.<br />
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I have struggled in the past with finding a nice dry shampoo because I find the Batiste ones too chalky and sticky in my hair, I was looking for something light and fresh with a nice fragrance, this is one of my favourites it has a nice light coconut fragrance that doesn't linger in a nasty way!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spray this in my hair after I have curled it or on days where I want to do my half up, half down sort of style to give my hair a more gritty, relaxed 'beachy' texture! I love this spray it is the best I have ever tried and it leaves a nice matte finish to the hair so you cannot even tell there's any product in there!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favourite way to use this spray is at the roots of my hair when I am putting it up on first day hair, it adds so much texture and volume and I find it helps keep my hair up rather than it slipping out because I have quite shiny, smooth hair and I find it hard to keep secured! This adds the perfect amount of grip without adding that crispy or wet look you get from a hairspray!<br />
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These are just some of my favorite products to use on my hair on an every day basis, I was thinking of doing a video on how I curl and style my hair when I decide to spend a bit more time on it, I am such a lover of curly voluminous hair! Let me know if it's something you would like to see!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-46402221191858676642014-04-04T20:00:00.000+01:002014-04-06T13:33:45.146+01:00Time For Change || New HairHello lovelies,<br />
So the other day I decided to try something new, I have been on and off debating this idea for a while and I finally took the plunge Friday morning and dyed my hair. I used a Nice 'N Easy hair dye I got from Superdrug (which you can buy <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/nice-n-easy-/nicen-easy-hair-colour-light-golden-brown-116a/invt/211828">here</a>) in Light Golden Brown.<br />
The results were exactly what I wanted, it is a light-medium brown with some lighter more golden shades running through it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-63100058332036299772014-04-03T20:00:00.000+01:002014-04-03T20:00:01.351+01:00NOTD || Mermaid TailsHello Lovelies,<br />
I thought I would show you my nails as they are very Spring/Summer appropriate and they remind me of a mermaid so much, though I am not entirely sure why?<br />
I used two coats of Barry M's Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Greenberry, then I applied Models Own Headkandi nail polish in Disco Heaven from halfway down my nail to my tip, I then applied a second coat to the top quarter of my nail only to create a glitter gradient effect on my nails.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-72479559066581304762014-04-02T20:00:00.000+01:002014-04-02T20:00:00.853+01:00A Day In Photos || LondonHello lovelies,<br />
I will allow you to hate me a little bit for my lack of ability to blog for the past week and a half, and just for you... yes you, I am going to blog every day for a week to make up for my awfulness... Is that a word? Probably not, but we can all pretend!<br />
So on Sunday the 23rd March I ventured to London with Adam and we had a lovely time in the capital city; it sounds far fancier if I say it like that, we spent most of our day in Covent Garden, then we ventured up to Trafalgar Square for a spot of lunch and to see Big Ben.<br />
While we were in Covent Garden we saw some street performers and did a spot of shopping.<br />
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Whilst we were wandering around Covent Garden we stumbled on a Bond Cars <strike>expedition</strike> exhibition, from a young age I have been exposed to the Aston Martin obsession thanks to my Dad so I really enjoyed looking at some of the older models, and of course the DB9 ((swoon)).<br />
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That was my day in photos, I hope you enjoyed this post, I want to do some more posts like these in the future because I find them interesting to read myself.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16306181743399868113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572640827560323719.post-27993132892787515362014-03-23T20:00:00.000+00:002014-03-23T20:00:00.582+00:00HD Brows || My ExperienceHello lovelies,<br />
I just waned to do a quick post today because I got my eyebrows done! I decided to go for HD Brows from a local eyebrow salon as they are rated the best in my town and at £13 I couldn't resist! I am just going to briefly go through the different stages of the brows and then show some pictures at the end which I have taken today without filling them in at all.<br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Stage 1:</u> Cleansing the area with an Aloe Vera cleanser<br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">Stage 2:</u> Threading and plucking; on a pain scale of 1-10 I would give this about a 5/6, it wasn't as painful as I was expecting but my eyes watered a LOT. The shape is perfect and exactly what I was looking for!<br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">Stage 3:</u> Dying; I asked for them to be a couple of shades darker than my natural eyebrows and I am happy with how they turned out on that front, obviously they will fade to a more natural colour over the month, but at the present I am very happy.<br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">Stage 4:</u> Removing the dye and soothing the area with Aloe again.<br />
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I am aware this process is very different to how some people do it but I am very pleased with it and I will definitely be going back to the salon to get them re-done when needs be. Brilliant value for money!<br />
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I just wanted to write a post about two songs which I find completely demeaning in their approach to sex... WOAH! I bet your all thinking what a raunchy lady Charley is, however you would be sadly mistaken. These songs approach sex in a very 'rapey' way which is extremely derogatory to women, don't believe me? Allow me to expand.<br />
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<b><u>Song 1- Timber ft. Ke$ha by Pitbull</u></b><br />
The first verse jumps straight into derogatory, perverted word vomit, not only is it lyrically lacking any substance it is just vile.<br />
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<i>Twerking in their bras and thongs, timber</i></div>
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<i>Face down, booty up, timber</i></div>
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<i>That's the way we like to–what?–timber</i></div>
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<i>I'm slicker than an oil spill</i></div>
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<i>She say she won't, but I bet she will, timber"</i></div>
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Pitbull likes his women in their underwear twerking? They must have such substance and depth to them in your eyes for that to be your favourite thing about them.</div>
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The last two lines really had me on edge, I mean if that doesn't spell out 'I will rape you on your way out of the club' I don't know what does.</div>
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The rest of the song contains the incessant repetition of the word 'timber' and the stupid chorus that has nothing to do with anything.</div>
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<b><u>Song 2- Blurred Lines ft. T.I. and Pharrell Williams by Robin Thicke</u></b></div>
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I don't even think I need to explain this song and why I despise it, but one point I will not hesitate to add is Robin Thicke's wife has separated from him post the rape controversy surrounding the song which he claims to have written about her.</div>
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Lets start with the name... THERE ARE NO BLURRED LINES WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT IS AND WHAT ISNT RAPE.</div>
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Now the chorus is an absolute joke... </div>
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<i>And that's why I'm gon' take a good girl</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>You're a good girl</i></div>
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<i>Can't let it get past me</i></div>
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<i>You're far from plastic</i></div>
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<i>Talk about getting blasted</i></div>
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<i>I hate these blurred lines</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>I know you want it</i></div>
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<i>But you're a good girl</i></div>
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<i>The way you grab me</i></div>
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<i>Must wanna get nasty</i></div>
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<i>Go ahead, get at me</i></div>
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Maybe Robin, this girl actually doesn't find you irresistible and isn't just there to sleep with you? The vamity of it all?</div>
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<i>I mean it's almost unbearable</i></div>
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<i>In a hundred years not dare, would I</i></div>
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<i>Pull a Pharside let you pass me by</i></div>
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Now this girl isn't allowed to leave unless she sleeps with him?</div>
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This song is just awful, the fact that young children sing it and don't even realise what they're saying really scares me, we should not allow this kind of sexualisation to ever get the recognition Blurred Lines recieved. There's a reason it didn't win any awards for song of the year, people knew the meaning and instantly felt unsettled about giving it such a prestigious title.</div>
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<u>'Feminism is the radical notion that women are equal to men.' - Cheris Kramarae</u></div>
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Today is only a quick post but I couldn't just go on without talking about Lupita Nyong'o's Prada Oscar dress, it was like a fairytale, she looked angelic. The pale 'Nairobi Blue' against her dark skin tone was beautiful, she kept her make up and hair very simplistic to allow the dress to do all the talking. There's not a lot I can say about this other than WOW.<br />
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