Getting to grips with life!

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere, Yet again another ramble post on just things in my life but, Hey it is my blog right?
I decided to go on a diet, yes that dreaded word hated by most women/young lady's however it's not a diet 'Diet' its more a healthy eating plan, scraping unhealthy snacks for healthy ones; and enjoying sticking to my average calorie intake which will soon help me live a healthier lifestyle and loss some weight at the same time.

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Another piece of news in my life is volunteering, I've been accepted for some training to work with children throughout the summer holidays, this is a big move for me as i want the experience for future jobs, college& uni! I really can't wait to get going and begin the training next week! 

Whats new in your life?

Haul!

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere,  I apologize for the late post but I've been super busy!
On Saturday i  finally went to do some summer clothes shopping so i decided to show you what I've bought...

First i had a trip into primark (it's an unavoidable shop) and picked up a few bargains!

Bumble bee sandals// 3 pound

Purple skater dress// 3pound

Floral poppy dress// 13 pound

Dipped hem tee// 2 pound

Then I ventured into republic for their closing down sale!

Lexi 'boho haze' Style skinnies// 5 pound

Blue ditsy print dungarees// 6 pound

Grey washed out crop top// 1.50

Finally i went to h&m and picked up this gorgeous skirt!

Cat print skater skirt// 12.99

I love everything i bought especially my cat print skirt!

Have you been shopping lately?

Helen E skin smoother: Review.

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere, I've never really heard of 'Helen E' cosmetics before so when i saw this 'skin smoother' i decided to give it ago, The Helen E skin smoother blends into every skin colour, their are three shades to chose from to make sure it blends correctly to your skin colour.
At first it looks really dark but once its put onto your face it kind of melts into your skin, and doesn't give the greatest coverage and isn't too buildable,However it is good for people with dry skin as it's quite an oily product. I personally really like this product as a BB cream type of product just for popping the shop or days were my skin needs a break.

Shade- fair
For paler complexions.

Have you tried any Helen E?

MUA: New formula vs old

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere, MUA have recently came out with new formula's for their lipsticks as well as new shade names, packaging,ect; so which is better the new or old formula?

The first thing i notice about the new Mua is the packaging is made so the lipstick looks like it has more product by making the tube taller, this however doesn't matter to me because their only a pound, so i'm not missing out on much product. 

The newer Mua lipstick is more glossy than the older one.

Old formula- Top swatch
New formula- Bottom swatch

From swathing and using both formulas of the lipsticks on the lips it's safe to say the newer version of shade-13 is not as opaque and has a more pinky undertone than the older formula which has the complete red colour to it, this makes the newer lipstick formula more glossy and glides nicely over the lips easily; Unlike the older formula that drags and smudges VERY easily.

Overall i prefer the newer version of the Mua lipstick in this shade, i like the more glossy look than the matt look of the older.

Which do you prefer?

It's the small things that count...

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere, the sun is shining (don't forget your sunscreen if your pale like me!) Happiness is all around and with flowers not being the only  thing blooming with my friend Hannah from Thegirlwhobakes- and more  recently getting a boyfriend! I thought i'd do a short post on everything that makes me happy!
starting with...

1) My family, I  have a little brother, little sister, a mum and dad and we live all together as one unit, I'm a very lucky to have parents who love and live together and I've had a perfect upbringing so far!

2) My boyfriend I've been with him for a year and 4 months now, and he's like my best friend!

3) My friends although i'm not excautly close with friends i still love them to bits, their fun and happy go lucky people!

4) Music! i don't think i could live my life without music, it would be so boring, any music makes me happy, even opera i appreciate!

5) Me time, just relaxing in a bath or doing my makeup makes me happy!

6) reading books (Geek alert...)

What makes you happy?

 

Hitting an 'Imagination brick wall.'

Heyya guys and gals of the blogosphere, I haven't been in full swing of blogging lately and i can't explain why..I think i'm having writers block or hitting some imaginary brick wall stopping me from being creative with my blog as nothing i think about posting makes me happy. On-top of this i don't like the way my blogs looks at the moment but i refuse to pay anyone to do it as i want to teach myself to do it, make my blog MY own if that makes sense? I look at other peoples blogs and just think to myself 'give up Amy' because i don't think mine will ever be that good. However, I'm persistent and not going to give up anytime soon.
Does anyone else feel like this? or is it just me? oh and comment below some idea's/ maybe some things you'd like me to post about? whether you think my blog should go more into the lifestyle post's area or whether i should stick to the majority of my blog makeup?
Let me now as any feedback is welcomed!

Life choices & beautiful voices!

Heya guys and gals of the blogosphere,
* Warning This is a a ramble of a post*  as you can probably tell by my title i'm faced with some 'life' choices, which basically means i went to college today to sample the courses i'm interested in i can safely say the college I visited isn't  for me. I have an idea of where i want to go anyway but it doesn't hurt looking around, whilst i was at the college they're was live music played by this amazing band called 'Little Grace' this is an acoustic/ R&B style band made up of 5 boys all with an enormous amount of talent. I'd easily pay good money to see them again, me and all my friends fell in love with the band members voices and i have to say they're all cuties too!

(Image from Little grace UK- twitter)

Check them out;

Little Grace uk- Twitter 

Sorry that this post was just my love of a boy band but it needed to be shared, i really suggest everyone checks them out they really are so good!

Who's your favorite band at the moment?