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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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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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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OOTD | 5th april 2014

I thought I would quickly show my OOTD. This is my first post like this so I had to do the 'mirror' selfie to show the outfit. I picked this playsuit up for £5! Primark is the best place to go right now! & I'm just pairing that with some black tights and my black converses (can you tell I like the colour black?)

top current fashion trends

Monochrome:

This has always been a huge fashion trend which I don't think will ever fade. It's so easy to wear and it gives an outfit quite a classy look and it's been seen all over the latest fashion shows and the hottest celebs.

Body Chains:

These are such a beautiful piece of jewellery and really help to turn a plain outfit into something else. Wearing this with a crop top and high-waisted jeans would look amazing. Celebs such as Kylie Jenner have been seen wearing these lately and they are available in pretty much any shop whether it be high end or high street.

Pastels:

Pastels always come back into fashion this time of year when spring is approaching and this year will be no different. Pastels are being seen all over the fashion shows lately and are everywhere in the shops. This is such a lovely trend with such a wide range of colours and designs everywhere to suit everyone too.

January Favourites

This is my very first favourites post since I started my blog, so I thought I would share with you what I have been loving over this past month.

Hair and Beauty.

The first thing I have been loving this month is the L'oreal studio 'Matt and Messy' salt spray. This has been a product I purchase over and over again anyway. It gives such a nice textured look to your hair without weighing it down and making it look greasy like I found other salt sprays do. It is only £3.75 in drugstores and the bottle lasts ages. Recommend picking this up and giving it a try!

I feel a theme coming along here, my next product is the L'oreal 'Triple Active Day' moisturiser. I got this a gift for Christmas and I have been using it every day and night since. I love it. It really helps to keep my skin looking healthy and has not made me break out at all which I normally do when I find new products. It is normally £6.49, but boots are doing it for £4.33 so go pick it up whilst the offer is on! You will not be disappointed.

Next is the best foundation I have ever bought in my life. Oh I love it. It is the MAC 'Matchmaster' foundation. I got mine in the shade 1.5, but I could've done with a shade lighter, but that's fine. It blends perfectly into my skin and adapts to my skin tone as well. It is a full coverage and the tiniest blob of it goes a long way. If you've never tried a high end foundation but want to, I suggest this one. It retails for £27, which I know is expensive but as I said a little blob goes a long way and you won't be needing to repurchase anytime soon! Click here to read my full review.

My favourite lip product this month has been the Topshop lipstick in the shade 'Inhibition' I included it in my 'whats in my makeup bag' post. It is the most beautiful dark purple shade. It looks so nice on any skin tone and lasts pretty much all day. It sells in most Topshop stores for £8.

And finally for the beauty favourites of the month is the L'oreal 'Miss Manga' mascara. This was only recently bought out in the UK and many shops had it on offer, so I thought I'd go and pick up one (or maybe 3). This is the best mascara I have tried, yes, it beats the 'They're real' by Benefit in my opinion. It is only £8.99 which I think is amazing. It adds so much length and volume and really opens your eyes up. Click here to read my full review.

Fashion.

Now my last blog post was on these boots so I won't speak a lot about them. These have been my favourite shoes since before I even got them! They are so comfortable to walk in and they just make a plain outfit more interesting. Here is a link to my last blog post on them.

Random Favourites.

Anyone that knows me will know how much I love PLL, and the wait between the Halloween episode until this month has been agonizing for me. Now January saw the premiere of the rest of season 4, and it has got pretty intense. I am from England so unfortunately I have to watch it online the day after. I recommend this show to everyone (maybe not boys because it is pretty girly), I have been addicted since the first episode. It's just the best.

Lastly is my newest yankee candle. Now I adore these candles as I know a lot of people do. My favourite scent this month has been 'Lavender Spa'. It's lovely, and makes my whole room smell beautiful! Worth picking any of these up as they are honestly my favourite candles.

That is all of my favourites for this month. Thank you for reading, be sure to follow for more fashion and beauty posts! Comment below and let me know what your favourites are this month!

these boots are made for walking

I thought I would show you guys my newest buy ( i literally mean today ). I have seen these boots everywhere lately and have been meaning to invest in a pair for so long, but I'm glad I didn't as my friend Nicole ordered these and they were too big, so i bought them for a little less than what they are. I would like to apologise again for the lighting and quality of these photos. I do live in England and it tends to always be dull and raining! But hey ho! These look so cute with anything really! I wore them today with Joni Jeans, a Harrington jacket and frilly black socks! My advice is to order them in a size SMALLER, as these are a size 5 and fit perfectly! (i am normally a size 6)

LINK TO THESE EXACT SHOES IS HERE

ASOS WISHLIST

So I thought I would do a fashion post for a change. This will be my 'ASOS Wishlist'. I was looking on ASOS the other day and I was falling in love with all of the stuff on there, but I have picked out about 6 items that I really love and will be buying for sure when I next get paid! Now please bare in mind I couldn't find the actual link to the sunglasses in the first photo, but I have found similar on the website.

 First is this beautiful skater type dress. It is only £25 which I think is a steal! I cannot wait to order this. It looks to be the perfect length, it's not too short and it's not too long, the long sleeves mean you can wear it during the winter with a pair of tights and still be warm. It's such a versatile yet simple piece.

 I am not normally a 'boot' type of girl, I much prefer sticking to my converses, but there is something about these Chelsea boots which I adore. I think they look amazing on anyone, and they are so easy to walk in. I have been trying to search for the perfect pair to buy and I honestly think these boots are the one. They are on the website for just £42!

Skater skirts are essential as far as I'm concerned, and I think this one is lovely. The braces attached to it spice up the outfit and it helps to make the outfit more interesting and I love it. For only £20 as well! Skater skirts flatter all figures and I believe anyone could rock this skirt.

 This crop top is not the same colour as the one in the photo as I couldn't find it again but it is exactly the same style. I think these crop tops look so interesting and the 'off the shoulder' look is something I am loving at the moment. This is only £8 on the website and I think these are a staple for anyone's wardrobe. They look amazing with high-waisted jeans and skirts.

These glasses are also not the same as the ones in the first picture but I just wanted to show this style of sunglasses. I think they are so flattering and I love them so much. They have loads on the website and ASOS never disappoint with the quality of their products so I am ordering from here for sure!

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My 2014 bucket list!

Hello again everyone! Today I thought that I would write a quick bucket list for 2014. This will be something I can refer back to during the year and cross off all the things I have completed by the end of it. Hope you enjoy this post and be sure to follow to see more posts on beauty, fashion and lifestyle! Thank you.

1. Be a more positive person - I find that I'm quite negative, especially towards myself and I want to change that this year!

2. Be less lazy and join a gym! - I'm a sucker for staying in and munching out on junk food, but it is ruining my body and I need to tone up!

3. Go on holiday to Paris with my boyfriend. (once I get my passport, oops)

4. Pass college with all distinctions.

5. Move out and get into university.

5. Visit Australia for a month in December and spend Christmas with my family out there.

6. Be more social - I struggle so much with meeting new people and socializing, I literally almost cry and that needs to change!

7. Get into contact with my old friends from high school - and stay in contact with my friends from college.

8. Finally pluck up the courage to make a youtube account - hopefully.

9. Explore the world more.

10. Hit 4k followers on twitter.

11. Get over one of my many phobias.

12. Save more money every month.

13. Blog at least 5 times a week - if I have the time.

14. Meet and talk to more fellow beauty and fashion bloggers.

That is all I can think of for now - I may come back and edit throughout the year when I think of more! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy and follow to see more.
Leave your new years resolutions/bucket list below, I would love to read them! 

Shannon x