my ultimate spotify playlist

Hello again! Sorry for the lack of posts these past few days, I have been so busy with work and stressing out over university applications I didn't have a chance to sit down, think of and write a post (and to be honest I still haven't but I didn't want to neglect my blog so I decided to do a really quick one)!

Lately I've been really loving spotify, and prefer listening to it over my iTunes so I thought I would share my 'ultimate' spotify playlist, which is really just my favourite songs all bundled into one place making it easy for me to find and listen to.

My taste in music varies a lot, one minute I'll be listening to One Direction and the next I will be rocking to Slipknot. 



Sorry this isn't beauty or fashion related, I wanted to switch up my blog a little bit! Comment below with your favourite songs right now, or recommend some to me as I would love to find new songs.

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Get the look for less - Kylie Jenner

Most people who know me will know that I am in love with all things Kardashian and Jenner related so I will most likely do a post like this on all sisters. Kylie Jenner has always been my favourite sister and it makes me extremely jealous that she is a year younger than me, it's really not fair how good she looks all the time. Her style is varied which I love. She can rock the 'grunge' look and go to a very sophisticated outfit the next. I try and style my outfits off of her which can be hard when most of her clothes are way out of my budget, so I thought I would do more 'Get the look for less' type posts, and what better way than to start off with my own style icon? 

 I love this look she wore not too long ago. It's so simple and easy to recreate. The dress and boots go so well and give a real 90's vibe to the outfit. Unfortunately I have not mastered the art of wearing an oversized denim dress yet but Kylie definitely has! I'm not entirely sure where her whole outfit is from but I'm sure it probably cost a lot of money considering she wears $36k worth of bracelets on her wrist at one time. 

Recreate this look for less:

1. Dress

2. Boots

3. Sunglasses

4. Watch

The next outfit is another of my favourite outfits that I have seen Kylie wear. It's so simple yet classy and the top and skirt can both be styled with so many other pieces of clothing making them great pieces to have in your wardrobe.

Recreate this look for less:

1. Top

2. Skirt

3. Shoes

4. Bag

 Leave a comment below telling me your style inspirations and your favourite fashion trend at the moment (because I'm nosy but I also want to get to know more bloggers).

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affordable dressing table storage

I am such a mess when it comes to my dressing table and organising it. I will throw my make-up brushes to the side and go about with my day without bothering to clean it up. I've decided that enough is enough and that I need to sort out my dressing table but wanted to do it on a budget without spending a lot of money on fancy storage cases! Carry on reading to find out cute yet cheap ways to make your dressing table organised!

I have this basket on the side of my dressing table to keep all of my hair/random beauty things inside. It is such a good size to fit on most dressing tables I think and it's just such a cute pattern, I got this from the range which is a shop I would recommend anyone to check out if you are after affordable but cute decoration and storage pieces! This basket came in two different sizes but I opted for the larger one!  I tried my very best to find this on the website but I couldn't see it anywhere! In my local store they had loads for only £2.99! (Different colours were available too.)

I own way too many lipsticks (most weren't pictured obviously) and I needed to get myself a holder instead of losing them all of the time and leaving them God knows where in my house. I found this cute little one in Poundland (!!) of all places. They only had one when I went in there so most of my lipsticks are still scattered around but hey, at least it's a start isn't it?!

This holder has room for 6 lipsticks and lip brushes or liners in the middle! It is amazing for only £1 and saved me a lot of money before purchasing from anywhere else!

This one is my personal favourite as it didn't actually cost me anything but still looks adorable on my dressing table and is amazing for holding make-up and other random bits and bobs.

I received a gift-set of socks for Christmas which came in this cardboard holder and I thought instead of chucking it out I could recycle it and use it to hold my foundations! It looks so lovely (I actually have two on my dressing table) and you wouldn't be able to tell that it actually used to hold socks! Brilliant!

And last is just recycled boxes from old gift-sets, these ones are Soap and Glory and a Ted Baker box. After using up most of what originally came in the box I thought it would be a waste just to throw them in the bin considering they look so nice and can come in so handy just for holding the spare bits and bobs which don't really fit or have a place anywhere else. I use these to hold my moisturizers and different creams and lotions in. Perfect for any dressing table!

Let me know in the comments how you like to organise your dressing table and leave a link if you have a similar post, I would love to give it a read!

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goals for 2015

I have nothing really 'beauty' or 'fashion' related to talk about today so I thought that I would list out my goals for 2015 (like I said I would in my review of my 2014 'bucket list' which you can read here) and I saw Becca Rose list 15 of her goals so I thought why not do the same and give myself realistic and achievable goals for this coming year. This was supposed to be 15 goals but honestly I couldn't think of that many and just decided to stick to however many I could think of!

Now I am not one for sticking to resolution's, in fact I hate making them but I thought this year I would call them more 'goals' which don't have to be kept to completely and don't have to be done just for a year to then go and make a set of new ones. As far as I see it, why wait until the new year to start improving on your life and doing what you want to do? You have the power to start changing your life as soon as you want to!

1. My first goal would be to finally figure out what I want to do in life. For a while I have been debating on whether I really want to go to university and study or if I just want to work and blog. I would love to study law and criminology but at the same time I am still unsure.
2. Be more social. Now this is a 'goal' pretty much every year, and every year I seem to struggle. I have my close group of friends who I love to death but I really need to go out more and be more social with other people. I'm only 18 years old and right now at 19:04 I am currently in bed, fresh out the shower instead of out with friends having fun. Oops.
3. To finally be able to drive! I have had loads of chances to start learning how to drive but instead I choose to waste my money on another set of black jeans and a lipstick that I don't really need! I have already started working towards this goal and have my third lesson coming up this week! I'm so excited.
4. Start travelling more. I love where I live to be honest but I want and need to get out and visit more places in my country and in others. The world is so big so why should I waste my time not exploring it? (A fear of flying is a big reason why!)
5. Be more active! I am a very lazy person and I love nothing more than a lazy day with netflix and my pj's on, but this year I am determined to get out of this habit and to spend more time exercising and toning up my body instead of crying over pictures of Khloe Kardashian's body into my KFC box meal.
6. Be more confident with myself is another thing I have wanted to become (?) for a while. I see girls on twitter and tumblr posting about how happy they are with their looks and body and I just really want to look at myself more positively instead of pointing out all my flaws and imperfections.
7. Maybe starting up a YouTube. This is something I have wanted to do for a while but due to shyness I have always put it off. I would really love to try within the next year to start making videos and to be more outgoing. I think for now I shall stick to blogging until my confidence builds up enough to make one!

I really hope I can achieve these goals and feel happy with them all by the time 2016 comes around. Leave a comment below telling me what your goals are or if you've done a post similar to this leave the link and I shall give it a read as I love reading other peoples goals and being nosy! 

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mini hair haul!

So over the past few days/weeks I have purchased a few new hair products that I thought I would share with you all. Some of these I haven't tried yet as I have literally just bought them an hour ago but I will be reviewing them on my blog very soon once I have tested them out long enough to see any differences to my hair!

Please excuse my camera quality and my pug bedding!

Ever since I bleached my hair and dyed it lilac (it has now faded back to blonde) I have wanted to try these products! I have heard countless people rave about this shampoo and conditioner, so I thought why not give it a try myself?

I also purchased a shampoo from the same brand, which has a violet pigment inside which should hopefully make my hair have a tint of lilac! (if it actually works!)

I paid only £1.59 a bottle which I think is quite a good bargain, from a shop called Home Bargains, but this brand is also sold in drugstores.

Next on my list of things I needed to grab was the COLAB dry shampoo, I have heard, again, a lot of people talk about how amazing this dry shampoo is and I have to agree (and I HATE dry shampoos). The smell is so amazing and it really does make your hair look and feel freshly washed! If you would like a full review on this product please let me know in the comments and I will do that for you!

And last but not least I grabbed a cheeky little spray in and wash out lilac hair dye from superdrug, I have already used one of these and it's amazing! Adds such a lovely tint of lilac (can you tell I like lilac hair from this haul or what?!). It is quite a small bottle so if you have thick or long hair you may have to purchase more 

than one at a time! (I couldn't find this anywhere on the superdrug website so they might only sell it in store!)

LINKS TO PRODUCTS LISTED HERE:

Touch of silver daily maintenance shampoo

Touch of silver daily maintenance conditioner

Touch of silver, twice a week brightening with violet pigment

COLAB dry shampoo: London

Let me know in the comments if you have tried any of these products and what you think of them?

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Sole Affair wishlist

As most of you already know, I love buying new boots and shoes all the time. It's an addiction, I cannot stop myself. Lately I have discovered a new website called Sole Affair, they have the most beautiful shoes I have seen in a while, as well as selling handbags, clothes and accessories at the most amazing prices! What more could a girl want in a shop?

I have put together a wishlist of the items I have been lusting over (and have to wait until payday to order *insert sad emoji*) so that I could show all my wonderful followers another site that I am 100% sure you will all love!

1. I have been lusting over a pair of thigh high boots for so long now, everywhere I look they are really expensive or out of stock! Ever since I saw Kylie Jenner and many more of my style icons rocking them I have needed them! This pair look so lovely and at only £34.95 they are a total steal! These boots also come in grey and red. Link to the boots are here.

2. Now as you can probably tell by just looking at this wishlist, I love my chunky black boots and for only £24.95 who wouldn't? The heel and platform are a good height for people like me who tend to fall over and faceplant the floor in heels. This style is the perfect way to rock a heel without even feeling like you are! The cut-out detail is amazing to show some cute frilly socks. Style these with any dress and you'll look great! Find them here.

3. Sorry if the chunky black boots get boring but another pair that are to die for (slight exaggeration)! I've been so close to buying these boots in places like h&m but these are 10x nicer and the same price as the last boots I've listed! I can honestly say I cannot wait to order these boots on payday. They are the perfect way to 'rock up' a plain outfit. The exact boots are here.

4. This set of shoes are a little different from my usual taste but something about them made me fall in love! I've loved the 'skater' style shoe for a while and the gold and fringe detail on the front just make them so unique! I love them! They also come in white. Find them here.

5. The final set of shoes I picked out are definitely out of my comfort zone! The holographic design on the straps of the shoes make them look so pretty and they would be perfect in the summer time and for going out in the evening. Again, the platform will make them so comfortable to walk in and barely even feel like you are wearing heels which is something that I love. They have a variety of other colours on the website too for people who may like the style but not the exact colour. Buy them here. 

Be sure to visit the website and leave a comment here telling me your favourite shoes from there!

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the beauty bloggers tag

As I have taken a break from blogging for the past 10 months I thought I would come back with an updated 'beauty bloggers tag'  this is just so my readers can get to know a bit more about me and I thought it would be a fun post to do as I'm trying to post more often (this will be my second post of the day) and get into the swing of things. So lets begin:

Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?

I started blogging because I have always loved writing, make up and fashion, so what better thing to do than combine the three and make a real hobby out of this! I started my blog in December 2013, but due to college, work and a few other things I couldn't be as dedicated as I wanted to be, so I have recently decided that now would be a better time to properly focus on my blog.

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

The first blog that I personally fell in love with was Zoe Suggs (www.zoella.co.uk). She is so inspiring and has done so well, she has such a lovely personality and everything about her is entertaining to watch (as well as read).

What was the first blogosphere hyped about product that you bought? Was it worth the hype?

I try so hard not to give into buying products that there is loads of hype around because half the time it's really not worth it, especially if it costs a lot of money, but I think the first product I bought purely because I read about it online would be the 'Bourjois 'Chocolate' Bronzer'. I think everyone has purchased this at some point, and to be honest, I don't hate it, but I also don't love it. The product is good but I could have gone without buying it and not felt like I missed out on anything 'special'

What are you five favourite things about blogging and being a Beauty Blogger?

1. Blogging is a very good way to express your opinion and to also get opinions on products before you buy them, and see what other people say about them and for you to judge for yourself if they are worth the money.

2. The advice from other bloggers! Bloggers are so kind and are always willing to help people and I just love how everyone acts like a family and it's lovely.

3. Talking to new people with the same interests in make-up and fashion as me. Some of my friends in real life aren't as interested in fashion and make-up as I am so it's nice to be able to connect with people online.

4. Writing posts and reading other peoples new posts to see what they love and hate, and possibly find new products to try out. Some products aren't sold in the high street shops so it's nice to see people blogging about smaller brands and being able to try out different things all the time.

5. It is a hobby. I find reading blogs on beauty and fashion very interesting and it's something I love to do in my spare time. I love putting effort into writing and being more 'social', even if it is just over the internet!

What are your top 5 makeup brands?

1. MAC - over the past year or so I have made so many trips to MAC and just fall in love with everything in there! I know MAC is pretty expensive but it is such good quality, you definitely get what you pay for and I recommend it to everyone! 

2. Benefit - another high end brand I'm sorry, but it is worth the money you spend. Benefit 'they're real' mascara is the best mascara ever, and I promise you will not be disappointed with anything Benefit bring out.

3. Urban Decay - I mainly only use Urban Decay for their eye make-up! I'm sure everyone has heard of the Naked Palettes and their Eyeshadow Primer Potion, they are amazing products and I believe everyone should give them a try!

4. Rimmel - these are my favourite drugstore make-up brand by far! The quality of their products are so good and very affordable. I believe this brand is very good for people who are just starting out in make-up and don't yet want to splurge on the bigger brands.

5. MUA - this brand is good for people on a budget and trust me, some of their stuff is amazing and so affordable. Their blushers are only £1 a time and they are so pigmented!

Recommend your top 5 beauty products.. 

1. MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation - this is such an amazing foundation. It has such high coverage and makes your skin look flawless.

2. Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion - this stuff really does help your eye make-up last all day and in my opinion is really affordable!

3. Benefit 'they're real' mascara - honestly, the best mascara I have ever tried. It makes your eyelashes so long and full looking. I will never regret investing in this.

4. MAC lipsticks - I could sit here all day and list all the shades I love, but they are such a good investment and they last for so long!

5. Benefit 'Hoola' Bronzer - this stuff is amazing for contouring your face, it's the most perfect matte shade for most skin tones and really helps to give you defined cheekbones!

I tag anyone reading this to also do this tag and leave a link to them in the comments below!

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Public Desire are my new desire.

I'm sure most people have heard of the online brand Public Desire by now. They have the most beautiful boots and heels for the most amazing prices. I thought I would check them out a few weeks ago now and I honestly fell in love with 99% of the website. I had to stop myself from buying too much!

The shoes I did end up buying were the 'Cameron Black PU Block Heel Boots'. As soon as they came I fell in love with them and I want to order every other design they have of them!

The quality is amazing for the price, the heel is  1" which is perfect for anyone of any height. They are so comfortable, but I found I had to wear them in a little bit for them to fit my feet perfectly as my feet are quite wide.

You can wear these with anything from jeans and leggings, to dresses and skirts. I feel they really 'edge' up any outfit. Personally I love teaming these boots up with black jeans, a plain t-shirt and a leather jacket, I feel like that gives the 'rock chick' look which I really love. 

I 100% recommend anyone to check out this website if you are looking for affordable yet amazing quality boots.

The link to the exact boots can be found here.

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review of my 2014 bucket list & new goals for 2015!

So for my first blog post of the new year (and my first one in a while due to lack of motivation and constantly working) I thought I would review the bucket list/goals that I set for myself this time last year and see what I achieved and what I didn't. I thought this would be a good idea to make myself feel a little bit more positive about things that I achieved within the year and set more goals for myself this year.

My bucket list/goals post from last year can be found here.

First of all on my list was to be a more positive person, I really did try and do this within the past year, I think I achieved in some aspects like my attitude towards life and other people but not really towards myself which is really something I would love to work on this year.

I did not join the gym at all, if anything I actually gained a lot more weight than what I wanted to. But I am joining the gym within the week with my friend and have purchased all the clothes to get me motivated to start sometime soon!

Next was to go to Paris with my boyfriend, this didn't happen last year but we did end up going on holiday to Turkey which was lovely and I enjoyed it so much!

The fourth one on my list was the only one so far that I did actually achieve, and that was to pass college with all distinctions! If you're currently in college and reading this I promise you all the hard work pays off in the end and you will be so thankful, trust me I am!

I didn't end up going to University last year, I decided to take a year out to focus on myself and other aspects in my life and intend on going this year, I am sending off my application this week and I am so nervous again!

Number 5 was to travel to Australia for Christmas, but unfortunately my work situation would not let me have a whole month in December off, but hopefully I will get out there sometime soon and see my family!

I'll tie 6 & 7 in together, I tried to be more social but I really struggle with meeting new people. I would say that I have stayed in touch with most of my friends from college, and I do go out a lot with my friends from work, so in some ways I achieved this, but in some ways I didn't.

Plucking up the courage to start a youtube channel is something I will need a little bit more time to work on. I need to stop worrying and go for it!

I guess I did explore the world a little bit more as I did head to Turkey, it was so nice to see how other countries live and go about their everyday lives and to see different cultures. I would love to see more of the world this year but I do need to get over my fear of flying as I cried pretty much the whole way to Turkey and back!

10 was to hit 4k followers on twitter (I don't quite know why that was a goal but oh well!) and I did!

Getting over phobias is not something I think I will ever achieve, I am scared of a lot of things and it will take a lot more than a year to get over most of them, if I ever could at all.

If anything I spent more money last year than any year at all, I got myself a new job where I got paid more so to me that meant more spending and not saving up for important things like a car and more driving lessons! Oops!

Blogging 5 times a week clearly did not happen and I'm really sorry. I got so lost with working and college and trying to be more social I completely lost touch with my blog and I would love to work on that this year and start posting more!

Due number 13 failing I didn't end up achieving number 14 but again I really wish to this year!

I will post my 'goals for 2015' within the next few days once I have really thought about everything that I want to achieve!

Let me know in the comments your goals for this year? I would love to read them all!