200th Post & FOTD

Hey Everyone!

I'm back! For those of you who don't know- I was in Africa for just over two weeks and it was amazing. I feel like I have been away for ages though and I'm totally out of the loop. 

But I have returned to quite an important milestone- my 200th post! Fist pump fist pump :) I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone who has commented and tweeted and supported me!

Cheesiness over: onto the post. This is my current FOTD. I have switched up products quite a bit lately- so thought you might like to have a look at what I'm wearing- I know I love these kinds of posts on other blogs.

Base:

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB in Light

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer 

MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

Avon Translucent Powder

Eyes:

MUA Single Eyeshadow in Shades 1 and 19

MUA Eye Shadow Palette in Glamour Days

L'Oreal Super Liner in Black Crystals

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara

Lips:

Avon Glazewear Sparkle Lip Gloss

Let me know if you'd like to see individual reviews of any of these products. And in the comments tell me the best thing you've done so far this summer.

Hair Products Haul

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Instead of letting this become another post consisting of me moaning about how flat, straight and boring my hair is- lets dive straight in and I'll show you what hair products I've bought recently. Its weird because I usually do hauls on YouTube so I'm a bit rusty doing blog post hauls!

I'm not usually one for hair products- but after last weeks bbloggers chat, I had a list the length of my arm of things to try. Be warned- join that conversation at your purses risk!

I think I must of had about half a dozen replies to my 'Which is the best hairspray' query recommending Elnette- I couldn't not get it. It was just over £6 but haircare is currently on buy one get one half price in Boots- so it didn't work out so bad. So far I have only used this once so haven't entirely got to grips with it. Let me know if you'd like to see a full review of any of these.

I've wanted a Salt Spray for a very long time- and the haircare offer meant it was a good time to purchase. Weirdly, I couldn't remember a single Salt Spray recommendation- so I went for one that 'looked' good and was a decent price. This worked out about £3 I think.

Finally, after much umming and arring over buying the Lush dry shampoo (which smells amazing but realistically its probably just Talc + something with a nice scent) I went for the budget option of baby powder. I'm usually use Batiste but I'm not a fan of the smell, and a few bloggers mentioned that they thought  this was just as good. I think it was around 84p so its not a big deal if it isn't great. 

Have you tried any of these products?

Birthday Snaps

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I mentioned in my last post that it was my birthday a few weeks ago so I thought I'd share a few photos I took. I'm always very interested to see posts along these lines- so hopefully no one will think I'm bragging or anything- this is just for the nosy people like me who are interested in some of the things I got.

I was so lucky to receive this amazing parcel from the lovely Melanie filled with lots of Canadian bits and bobs (including Bath and Body Works products!). It arrived in rather weirdly good timing: just as I was opening my other presents! I was also given the Soap & Glory Birthday Box (very appropriate) and the cutest little vintage poem. Finally, I love this Shamballa bracelet- I've wanted one for ages. 

I'm Off!

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Just a quick note to say I'm off to Africa today! I'll be back on the 25th, and I've scheduled a few posts between now and then. I just wanted to let you know that it'll probably be a bit quieter over the next two weeks- but I'll be back into routine when I'm home.

And if you have any requests of posts you'd like to see be sure to let me know!

For now I'll leave you with a few random photos I've taken recently. 

This is my most recent DIY!

I got this at a car boot sale for £1. Its not a great read, but I thought the cover was really nice!

I sorted my jewellery box yay!

Have a good two weeks!

The (Slightly Belated) Sunday Post #11

Hey Everyone!

Firstly, a big hello to my new followers. I'm hoping that people will start to use GFC again after the migration to Bloglovin'- I just don't like it as much. I feel like I'm always saying this, but apologies for the lack of posts of late. I haven't written an 'news' kind of post in a while- so I thought I'd give you a quick run down of what has been going on. 

My Life

Probably the most exciting thing that happened recently was my birthday. I had a cute little family celebration, and was lucky enough to receive some lovely gifts. Other than that, I have just been preparing for my trip to Africa (I'm leaving tomorrow!) and watching wayy too much tv. Oh talking of TV- how great was the Wimbledon final?

Update

I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this, but I am taking a little break from Youtube. I may go back to it in the future, but for now I want to focus on blogging. I'm going to schedule a few posts for when I'm away then get into some sort of posting routine when I'm back.

Current Favourite

I have been in love with The Carrie Diaries over the past week! I watched the whole season in a few days. The fashion, characters, setting- everything is amazing! Do any of you like it?

How has your week been?