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2017-01-17T20:01:00.001+00:00

Hey guys,

So as I have previously mentioned I want to write for a living (more specifically for a magazine). At school I have adapted this love into a projects for my Extended Qualification and as a source of primary research I have created a survey. I would love it if you guys could fill out if you can, it's only 3 questions and shouldn't take you longer than two minutes: EPQ Photoshop Questionnaire

EPQ Photoshop Questionnaire

EPQ Photoshop Questionnaire

Thank you xx

A Fresh Start...

2017-01-15T13:09:00.000+00:00

Hello,

If you're reading this then you are either a dedicated reader who has patiently waited for me to fricking upload for the past couple of months or have somehow stumbled upon my blog. Either way welcome (back)!

My New Years Resolutions are very few and are not at all challenging (well 4 and 6 are but the rest are mundane):

1 - Take my makeup off before bed - I know I'm the gross being who forgets (or is too lazy - mainly the latter really) and I have promised myself to start taking better care of my skin.

2- Take more baths - like full on baths with bubbles and bath bombs and all that jazz because sometimes I'm annoying and I forget to relax which is really bad for me (and anyone else tbh). P.S I do have a shower every day if that caused any confusion

3- Finish a damn notebook - this needs to happen like right now

4- Ace my mocks - I'm not talking about all A's (that would never happen lets be real), but I am trying really hard to get grades I am happy with. A LEVELS ARE SO FRICKING HARD - there's a lot of work/content to memorise and I should do it after every lesson but who has the time.

5- Organise my life - basically get a shit tonne of pretty stationary for my desk and then never use it hence point 3

6- Look after my blog and not neglect you guys - I have wanted to restart my blog for so long - today I had a long talk with my dad about it and he said I should in my free time but I have so little. I'm meant to be revising Economics right now but I wanted to write so bad I thought fuck it.

I really want to get back into posting more but please bare with me.

Thank you the few of you reading this

Love Amber xx

MY NCS STORY!

2016-08-28T10:18:00.001+01:00

Hey guys, so today I'm going to talk to you about my experience on NCS and what I have learnt from the experience!

NCS = National Citizenship Service - it's a great way to meet people close to your age and to do something worthwhile in your summer. NCS is open to 15-17-year-olds and also looks fab on your CV which makes you more employable. Win win!

My experience, in general, was great. The first week was inevitably the hardest. I'm pretty much a home bird and rarely stay anywhere other than my house (except for sleepovers). This meant that the week residential away from home was super hard. Don't get me wrong I loved the activities with my team and my mentor was really supportive but I just missed home. Also, I was in a team with 14 people that I didn't know but I realised that everyone is in the same boat so I made a few friends. I'm no social butterfly though!

Week 2 was a lot better. I stayed in University accommodation which was really fun! Also, the girls in my flat were all lovely. On the first night, we had a Come Dine With Me evening where 3 groups of 2 had to make a dish and I really enjoyed going to the shops with my 'flatmates' and choosing what to make. Unfortunately, I had to leave a day early from this week so I missed the First Aid course with the army! I was gutted.

I much preferred week 3. My team and I met at a nearby college and planned our social action project. This meant that after each day I could go HOME! The social action project is where you and your team set a weeks worth of fun events in order to help raise money for a charity. We chose Newlife as the money raised is used closer to home. I also ran all the social media aspect of our campaign so most of my work was done at home.

Week 4 was by far the greatest. On Monday we bag packed at large superstore and I loved it. The customers were very generous and I loved the whole idea of giving something back to the community. Tuesday was a great night we hosted a party with two other teams and had a whole lot of fun. Wednesday was Super Sonic Boom which is an event for teenagers - we held an awesome bake sale. On Thursday was the sponsored 10-mile walk - we raised over £200 alone on this event. On Friday, however, we had planned another bake sale but the rain came and threw us of our plans. Our mentor, however, said that we had all done our 60 hours and let us have the day free.

Overall I've learnt social skills as I didn't know any people in my team and now a few are very good friends. I also learnt that giving back to the community is such a rewarding feeling!

If you live in the UK and are aged between 15-17 sign up now for next summer! What are you waiting for?

Find out more: http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/

Thanks,
Amber
xx

MY GCSE RESULTS!

2016-08-26T10:08:00.001+01:00

Sorry pals that this one is a little late, i've just been caught up in the whirlwind of results!

I didn't get what I expected to get nor what I hoped for. I have been a little down the past 24 hours but that's normal - results do not determine your life.

I know that some people got a billion A*'s and I can honestly say that I am happy for them. Considering all the things that I have been through the last year (hospital related) I am pleased with myself. I do however feel as though I could've put more hours in the prep for each exam.

I am getting 2 papers remarked as I was one of the A - I'll point those out down below!

Religious Studies - A
Economics - B
English Language - A*
English Literature - A
Maths - B
Media - C
History - B (one of the A)
Science - A
Additional Science - B
Geography - B (one of the A)
Statistics - A
ECDL - Distinction (equivalent to an A)

All in all : 1 A*, 5 A's. 5 B's and 1 C

However if the remarks work in my favour I'll have 7 A's and 3 B's (fingers crossed)!

So those are my results - i am thankful that I passed all my subjects!

What did you get if you opened your results for any exams!

Thanks,
Amber

If you would like a post on how i feel I could've done better on some exams and how I achieved the grades I did then comment below!

GCSE RESULTS DAY TIPS! ARGHHHHHHH!

2016-08-20T09:34:00.001+01:00

JUST FINISHED NCS (it was ok, but I really wanted to do a post on this topic so bear with me)

So many of you in the UK may have already opened the dreaded brown envelope the Thursday that has just gone. However the majority of you may have the anxious wait until the Thursday that is coming up. I am one of those who are anxiously waiting.

Thursday 25th August: GCSE Results Day and to be honest I am bricking it. I know that in family that there is no competition but my brother set the bar quite high. And as I am from an Asian background I feel as though the pressure is on me. However my parents are not like most (stereotypical) Asian parents. They are not expecting anything from me, like my brother. They said that they would be happy with whatever I get.

The pressure I feel though is not from my immediate family it is from others like aunties in particular. I feel as though they are expecting less from me because of a) my brother and b) my past health issues!

I am determined to prove them wrong but all of that proving lies in the brown envelope. I need 6 C's or above to get in to the college I want to which I want to believe I have achieved.

I know that I will be super nervous when I open my results BUT remember that grades don't define you at all! Just keep that in mind when you open the envelope.

Here are a few tips I think will help you survive results day:

1) BREATHE - it's not the end of the world if you don't get the grades you wanted there are options to re-take and re-mark your papers!
2) DON'T BRAG - I remember one of my old friends coming in to school showing of her older brothers grades and I just stood there and didn't say a word because it's not for the whole word to know what my brother got. I think if someone asks you what grades you got you should tell them. Also don't start asking people who look really upset what they've got with a big grin on your face. Instead comfort them.
3) DON'T COMPARE - People are different, you've probably learnt that through your whole life. This then leads on to the point that some people may have done better/worse in the same exam. WHO CARES! It's what you've got and that all should be focused on, so what if Sally down the road got an A* and you got an A.

Breathe, stay calm and GOOD LUCK!

Also I hope the people who did open their A-level results on Thursday 18th August got what they wanted!

Lots of love,
Amber
xx

HOW TO MAKE: STARBUCKS ICED COFFEE

2016-07-20T09:30:00.000+01:00

You may have seen on Twitter that possibly every British person was using the hashtag 'hottestdayoftheyear' which meant everyone was melting (including me)! It was even trending!

So I made a cold drink in order to cool me down and it deffo worked.

Here is the method I used to make my Starbucks Iced Coffee. I kind of made up as I went along and the end product was decent enough to share with you!!

IGNORE THE SECOND COFFEE IN THE INGREDIENTS LIST!

There you have it, a super cool and refreshing iced coffee! I'm not much of a coffee drinker but I loved this - even if I do have a slight headache now. Oops! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends!

Previous Post: HOW TO HAVE THE GREATEST SUMMER SLEEPOVER! Recipes and more.

Thank you for reading!

Amber

HOW TO HAVE THE GREATEST SUMMER SLEEPOVER! Recipes and more.

2016-07-18T09:30:00.000+01:00

Grab your best friend(s) and just have fun. That is the base for a really great sleepover and this will never change. However there are few things to make your sleepover memorable! Today I am going to share to you guys what I think will make a great summer sleepover.

Weather:
Now I know this isn't in the control of you but sometimes you're lucky and sometimes you're not. It's all about using the weather to the best of your ability! If it's sunny then make a den outside and fill it with cushions or blankets. Fill it with food and have the best time ever. However if it's raining (like it always is where I live - England) then set up a den inside. Make it all cosy with all of the cushions, blankets and duvets you own, decorate with fairy lights and then just have fun!!

Ambience:
I know this may also depend on the weather however this mostly applies in if it is rainy or getting nearer night. I feel as though a good ambience is set through candles and mood lighting. This means dim lights and scrolling through Instagram with a movie in the background. I also feel as though lighting can change atmospheres so it can be manipulated to change the mood.

Food:
No great sleepover is completed without food. It doesn't have to be extravangant - it could be as simple as a few snacks and providing dinner. Snack ideas I would reccomend are fruit skewers (maybe with chocolate drizzled over), nuts, crisps and any other nibbles. Dinner I would always go for the safe option of pizzas. However not just Dominos - be creative and make them your self.
Here's something I saw on YT:

For 1-2 pizza you will need:

1 packet of ready made puff pastry

Tomato Puree

Cheese
Spices of your choice
Toppings!!

Method:
1. Get your pastry on your surface
2. Put some tomato puree on your pizza (how much is up to you) leaving a 1 inch edge around the sides.

3. Season your base with salt, pepper and any other spices - i like peri rub, oregano and some chilli flakes.
4. Then put whatever cheese you want - I just went with red Leicester as it is my favourite cheese ever.

5. Then add your toppings - easy as pie!

6. Put in the oven at 180º celsius gas mark 4 365º fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes but keep an eye on it at all times!

It's as easy as that!

Then after we were fed and watered we wondered over on to Netflix and watched a movie. We watched a movie that is oldie but a goodie, in fact I watched the first time I ever went to her house!

And then we of course stuffed our faces with junk like chocolate and popcorn. Can I just point out that this was the nicest popcorn ever (even better than the cinemas)!

The movie was hilarious and we both had a good laugh. Sorry Fridays post was a little late, I scheduled it for 5 but forgot to press publish like a doughnut, so apologies.

ALSO DO YOU GUYS LIKE THE NEW HEADER AND LAYOUT OF THE POSTS?! I really like it!

Previous Post: The Nice Events 🇫🇷 and My Thoughts | Real Talk - good read

Thanks,
Amber

SIDENOTE PLEASE READ: I might post 3 times a week now because I feel as though I am publishing too much content and over saturating my blog, so is that alright guys?! I also feel as though I am rushing my posts in order to get them out to you so if I had a day to construct a post I feel as though it would read and flow better!

POST DATES: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY 9:30 AM

NEW POST TIMES! 9:30 AM

2016-07-17T20:11:00.004+01:00

Hey peeps so just a quick lil update that my posts will have a new publish time! It is now 9:30 as I have noticed more interactivity in posts posted at earlier times!!

SOOOOO LONG STORY SHORT - NEW POST TIME 9:30 AM

The Nice Events 🇫🇷 and My Thoughts | Real Talk

2016-07-15T17:00:00.000+01:00

I did have a post ready for today but after what I heard this morning I felt it appropriate to share my feelings on the events.

🇫🇷

I woke up today to hear of Nice and the devastation it faced overnight. I felt sick to my stomach and I thought 'again?' And that thought in it self made me realise something, that terrorism although terrifying it has become normal in today's society. And I hate it so much.

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I know that everyone is grieving the lost victims and I know that everyone is devastated but something has to implemented in the government to at least help prevent these attacks. I know that this is not simple but progress on this has to be made.

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10 out of the 84 victims were children. Small children that had their whole life ahead of them. The terrorist who carried out the attack targeted children, how sickening is that. And another horrid fact of yesterdays events is that many of the children that were injured in the attacks have now be orphaned. There parents killed for no reason other than selfishness.

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I find it all too much to handle, all too much to hear and all to much too bear. The hurt faced by victims and their families. The hurt faced by the world as well is too much.

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Full awareness I feel has not be reached. Celebrities need to utilise platforms in order to make there followers become aware and educated of their surroundings.

Thank you for reading,
Amber

SUMMER FLOWERS!

2016-07-14T17:00:00.000+01:00

~~ENGLAND IS FINALLY SUNNY!~~ I crossed it out because I don't want to jinx it! Although we are getting the odd rainfall it still is looking promising. So I grabbed the oppurtunity to take some photos of the flowers (not that I have a lot in my back garden)!

Here are some of the shots I took with some odd captions!

(the best picture I took, lol)

(when the saturation is too high)

(wind chimes = spooky)

(such an interesting leaf)

So that's it guys - theres pt 1 of my summer photos (because I am limited to the amount of flowers I have in my back garden)! I am going to venture out though one day for the pt 2

Hugs,

Amber

SUMMER 2016 STARTS HERE!

2016-07-13T17:00:00.000+01:00

So guys, some of you may have noticed that many of my post titles are in capital letters and contain the word summer, this is the start of the summer series here on this blog.

I have around 20 draft posts that only consists of titles and my aim is to do every single one! I am sooooo looking forward to this, however I can't promise consistent posts every single day because posts take a long time to construct for me. I will however try.

This series won't be numbered as I think by post 6 i'll forget!
I know I said in the previous post that the publish time for every post is 4pm but i'm going to change it to 5pm!

HOPE YOU GUYS ARE AS EXCITED AS ME FOR THIS WHOLE SERIES!

Previous Post: THINGS TO DO IF YOU'RE BORED IN THE SUMMER

Hugs,
Amber

(sorry for the short post, just wanted to update you guys on what's going on)

THINGS TO DO IF YOU'RE BORED THIS SUMMER!

2016-07-12T16:00:00.000+01:00

Sometimes you've been dreaming of doing nothing for an entire term. However sometimes you get tired of doing nothing! Here's a few things you could do to break the boredom this summer.

Bake something new or old!
I love baking things (even though i'm not that good at it, hence the pre made mix and icing)! If you are a new baker i suggest something you know you can bake just as a safety net. As you build up your confidence start looking for new recipes on the internet and trying them out!

DIY something!
I love DIY's so much. They don't always go to plan or I never get them finished but that's alright because there really fun to carry out. You can even create a DIY photo wall which I am currently trying to do, hence the pegs and the polaroid!

Have a slumber party/sleepover!
I love sleepovers so much! I find them so fun and so versatile. There are so many different ideas on pintrest (a few of which I may have stolen). I am also planning a summer sleepover with my best friend on Wednesday and if all goes to plan then I may just do a blog post on it!

Get Involved!
Not only with this pass the time in the summer, but it could maybe even benefit you in the future. For example volunteering at the local charity shop could make an impact on how future employers see you. Another example is teaching - at a swimming club or at a tennis ground all of these things I mentioned will enhance your personal statement/CV.

Go out to town/Explore!
Get your friends/family together and shop. I did a lot of this last summer some of which I am regretting however in the moment I enjoyed it. Also if you've used up all of your money then go and explore, whether it's a free art exhibition or just a walk around the local park - just get out there and have some fun.

However remember to stay safe at all times. Never do something if you do not feel right and never feel forced to do anything.

Have fun - that's what summer is all about!

Have you got anything fun planned during summer?

Thanks,
Amber

SUMMER READING LIST!

2016-07-11T16:00:00.000+01:00

I love reading so much, but sometimes I don't find the time in the day to read. Not because I'm super busy just because I never find the time, do you know what I mean?

Anyways I love reading literature books and I recently looked at some reading lists for some universities that I am interested in going to. I then picked off 5 books and ordered them of amazon. I got a great deal with them as well with all 5 books costing £9.55.

The first book I am currently reading is:

To the Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf
I am loving this book so far, although it is hard to follow. I love Woolf's style of writing as it is so different to modern writers. Her writing is so well thought out and it doesn't feel rushed at all as it is so well written. The plot although is hard to follow as Woolf doesn't really address her characters fully so I sometimes get confused as to who she is writing about. Other than those few things that I am working on I am loving this book. Woolf has a good knack of describing surroundings so you can imagine you are there which then allows the reader to completely submerse themselves within her interesting writing.

Emma - Jane Austen
This book will be the first I have read of Jane Austen - long overdue I know. However I haven't started it yet but having just read the blurb I know I am going to love it! It says that Austen 'teased' readers, this then makes me intrigued in to the book as I want to know how she 'teased' us! It also has a small description of Emma on the back and I can somewhat relate to her. She is described as an 'imaginist' which I can resonate with. I can't wait to read this book, I didn't want to read Pride and Prejudice as I felt it too common amongst reads and I wanted to try something different.

Hamlet - William Shakespeare

I cannot wait to start this play for many reasons. One being is that I love Shakespeare's writing and his style. He obviously writes in old english which means his plays are new experiences for the modern reader. I have studied in depth some of Shakespeare plays in Year 10, and I found it really interesting to learn about the language used in his plays. Another reason why I love his work is because he was born not to far away from me! Under a hours drive and there I am in Stratford upon Avon, I have also been to the RSC to see some plays performed. If you are tourist or just someone who is interested in him and his life I definitely recommend Stratford upon Avon. The houses haven't been renovated so they all look old and I'm sure you can see the house William grew up in (I really want to go)!

Bleak House - Charles Dickens
I am going to be totally honest with you guys, this is the book that I am least looking forward to read. First off it's size, with 740 pages and 67 chapters it scares me, a lot. The title doesn't help as well - 'Bleak' which makes me fear that the book may also be 'Bleak.' However I doubt that as it's Dickens and he is one of the most famous novelists out there. From reading the blurb alone I am already intrigued as it says that the story is a complex mystery, which I love! It also says that it follows the laws corruption and the city's dark underworld. If that doesn't pull you in I don't know what will! I am kind of looking forward to reading this book I just know if the plot bores me in any way that I will not continue it because it is soooooooo long!

Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
I have high hopes for this book as I have heard some raved reviews and as a result I am looking forward to reading this book. It's seems to follow many characters one of them being the narrator - an orphan with no hope and dreams and his journey into a man with depth of character. The main focus is one character and their discovery of the truth about themselves. I am also looking forward to reading this book as I feel as though this will help me to appreciate the life I now live because it is so easy to take everything for granted. I think this book will be a massive eye opener for me as it will make me see that not every used to live the way I used to, some would struggle. Anyways I think this will be a great read and I can't wait.

That's all the books I have purchased to read over the summer! I hope you enjoyed this super long review! :)

What book are you thinking of reading over the summer? Let me know in the comments below!

Last Post: Me and My Anxiety | Real Talk

BIG NEWS ALERT!
Also guys I am going to try and post Monday to Friday every week (except for NCS weeks July 25 - Aug 19) and publish at 4pm, would you guys like that or not? Tell me in the comments below!

Have a nice day,
Amber

Me and My Anxiety | Real Talk

2016-07-07T17:00:00.000+01:00

*I don't know why i'm writing a disclaimer because it shouldn't have to be said but some people online can be mean so here it is. THIS POST IS NOT FOR ATTENTION NOR FOR VIEWS SO READ THE INTRO BEFORE YOU LEAVE A NEGATIVE COMMENT. (Although no one in the blogging community is mean, but SOME people outside of it don't understand that posts are never for views nor money or shit like that)*

So guys, I am going to indulge you guys into another part of my life, the part that i don't share. If you are not interested, i'm sorry but I felt as though I have gotten to know the 20 odd people who read my posts (shoutout to you guys)!

Here it goes. My anxiety is heightened during stressful periods, this means that throughout my GCSE's I felt shit almost every day. I felt demotivated and drained after school and on the weekends!

*not my pic*

What form does my anxiety come in: THOUGHTS
The thoughts I had are intrusive and horrible. They were along the lines of not doing something will cause something horrible to happen. These 'horrible' things were targeted at my family and that's what anxiety does, it uses the people you love most to do the things it says. For example and I know it sounds really silly but 'If I don't close the door in 5 seconds something will happen.' I used to do what the anxiety told me to do but not anymore.

How I overcame the anxiety:
I talked to my family. Talking helps a great deal whether it's to family, friends or people at school (teachers). I understand if you don't feel comfortable, I felt the same. If you really don't want to talk I suggest the internet, look at forums which help people to go through what you are feeling.
Forums I suggest:
Turn2me
Mind
Anxiety Zone
Or write it down. As simple as it may be writing helped me overcome my anxiety. I used to get all my thoughts and feelings down on paper and that was it. You can rip it up or throw it in the bin afterwards because anxiety is not you.

Some KEY ADVICE my brother told me:
You do not enjoy anxiety, therefore it is not you. When thoughts come in to your head just remember that it is not you. Anxiety does not define you.

He also showed me a video and told me to watch it twice. This guy is talking about depression but if you have anxiety then just replace depressed with anxiety .

That's all. I hope you enjoyed this post and that it helped you in some way or another.

Thanks,

Amber

💙 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 03 FIX+ & A HIGHLIGHTER 💙

2016-07-06T17:00:00.000+01:00

*this post is not me trying to say 'look at all this stuff I got,' I paid for all of it myself so please don't think i'm trying to show off. Thanks x*

IF YOU HAVE READ THE OTHER TWO POST SCROLL DOWN IF NOT CARRY ON READING!

So I'm 16 and don't have a job, which means a very small income. This also means that most of my income is from birthday/Christmas money. Although I do try to save as best as I can, it always fails and this occasion was like any other.

One day my friend told me that her Mum was going to America and asked if I wanted anything from MAC. I, of course, took the opportunity and told her a few things I wanted. None the less I did get what I wanted and I am so excited to share the bits and pieces with you today, enjoy!

5 lipsticks, 1 lipliner, 1 highlighter and 1 Fix+ Spray later = non existent and weeping bank accountant! Whoops... 😥 😒

I also suggest if you are an uber mac lover to get comfy with a blanket and a cuppa and enjoy this long ass review (hopefully)!

LIGHTSCAPADE HIGHLIGHTER:
This is a such a great highlighter. It just shine and sparkles and looks great on. However I have learnt that a little goes a very long way because it's super pigmented. It comes off nicely on the cheeks and also has a great colour pay off. One downside of the product is that by the end of the day it has gone even though I have used a primer and the fix + spray.

FIX + SPRAY:
I heard a lot about this spray on the web and I can say that it lives up to the hype. After using this I can say that my makeup stays on a lot longer than it used to. However a downside to the spray is that it takes a fair while to dry. I'm a little impatient if you can't tell. Anyways other than that this spray works wonders on make up.

So that is the end of my MAC makeup haul, I hope you guys enjoyed. Don't forget to comment, share and follow this site!

Read the other instalments below:
01: 💛 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 01 - MATTE LIPSTICKS 💛
02:💜 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 02 LIPSTICKS AND LIPLINER (with swatches) 💜

Amber
xx

PS: I want to blog everyday and publish at 5 (except when I'm on NCS because I won't have any internet access), please tell me in the comments below if you would like that or not!

💜 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 02 LIPSTICKS AND LIPLINER (with swatches) 💜

2016-07-04T17:00:00.000+01:00

*this post is not me trying to say 'look at all this stuff I got,' I paid for all of it myself so please don't think i'm trying to show off. Thanks x*

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ THE FIRST POST SCROLL DOWN!!

So I'm 16 and don't have a job, which means a very small income. This also means that most of my income is from birthday/Christmas money. Although I do try to save as best as I can, it always fails and this occasion was like any other.

One day my friend told me that her Mum was going to America and asked if I wanted anything from MAC. I, of course, took the opportunity and told her a few things I wanted. None the less I did get what I wanted and I am so excited to share the bits and pieces with you today, enjoy!

5 lipsticks, 1 lipliner, 1 highlighter and 1 Fix+ Spray later my bank accountant now hates me 😥 😒

Lets continue with the lipsticks!

I also suggest if you are an uber mac lover to get comfy with a blanket and a cuppa and enjoy this long ass review (hopefully)!

Lets get in to it with the two lipsticks that don't fall into the matte category: Modesty and Half 'N Half

MODESTY:
Honestly I feel as though this lipstick is the nicest one yet. It is a deeper pinky nude and it reminds me of a natural lip colour. However unlike the other ones this lipstick is a cremesheen which means that it is ultra creamy on the lips. A downside I found that after eating I had to reapply but the glossiness does make up for it's lack of adhesiveness to my lips.

Wanna see the lippy unedited? Have look at the video!

HALF 'N HALF:
Love this colour to death. It is an amplified finish which means that they are super pigmented and last a long time. The best of worlds really. It is on the verge of being a brown in bullet form but on the lips and in swatches I find it is more of a pink. This lipstick will go with anything - so versatile. Also without constant touch ups this is one of the most convenient lipsticks! I love it!!

Do you want to see it in bullet form, have a look below

SWATCHES:

So these are the swatches of every lipstick in order: Taupe, Velvet Teddy, Whirl, Modesty and Half 'N Half.

This picture is not edited and only has flash on!

SOAR LIPLINER:

This was the only lipliner I got because I had never used a lipliner, unlike a lipstick so I was a little unsure. So this lipliner is a pinky brown and looks great on the lips. I used it yesterday with modesty on top and if I may say it myself it looked the bomb. It was a pink lip as the lipliner is mostly pink (great description Amber). I also think that this lipliner goes with all the lipsticks that I have purchased!!

So that's it for this post I really hope you enjoyed the second installment. Get ready for number 3 which is shortly coming. Make sure to also check out 01 of this series where I show you my mattes, just click on the name and it will take you directly there!

Previous Post: 💛 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 01 - MATTE LIPSTICKS 💛

Thanks again for reading,

Amber

💛 NEW MAC COLLECTION! 01 - MATTE LIPSTICKS 💛

2016-07-02T15:08:00.001+01:00

*this post is not me trying to say 'look at all this stuff I got,' I paid for all of it myself so please don't think i'm trying to show off. Thanks x*

5 lipsticks, 1 lipliner, 1 highlighter and 1 Fix+ Spray later = non existent and weeping bank accountant! Whoops... 😥 😒

Lets start with the lipsticks!
No particular order just going to pick them out of the bag and tell you what I think about them!

I also suggest if you are an uber mac lover to get comfy with a blanket and a cuppa and enjoy this long ass review (hopefully)!

So lets start of with mattes. I have lined the 3 I got up and I am ready to choose one at complete random.

The Lipsticks:

TAUPE:
I fell in love with Taupe way before Christmas, I showed my friends and my family and could not stop thinking about it (sad I know but all true). I then sadly forgot about it, however when the opportunity arose I quickly added this lippy to my list. I ❤️ it so so so much and cannot wait to start wearing this.
It has brown undertones (i think so, I'm not to sure what undertones are) with a matte finish. I feel as though this colour would work really well when i am not tanned as too much brown is never to good (unless you dig it). I also think as though this colour would be really good in the autumn as it is a brown colour which is always a great shout in those colder months! It also has a nudey look on paler skin which I would love but seeing as I am Indian that's hardly possible...

GIF (tried so hard to actually make a gif, didn't turn out how I wanted to but I tried!)

VELVET TEDDY:
The perfect nude on anyone. I love this lipstick and can understand why it is so popular. Its the ultimate nude with hints of pink as well. I think that it is mostly brown and looks fab on any skin tone. Like Taupe this lipstick is also a matte finish which I love in a lipstick. I think mattes look so much more sophisticated! Another bonus is that your hair does not get all stuck in it (like a gloss) which I hate! All in all I love this lipstick and I recently wore it to my awards evening, it did wear off though but I think that partly may have been my fault. Whoops...

Take a look at the GIF as well to see it the actual product with no editing!

WHIRL:

Whirl is the classic brown. One of the most popular colour from MAC and I can understand why. It is truly a stunning colour. However I don't think that it suits me, I feel as though it is too dark for my skin tone. I will though try to make it work one way or another. If all fails i'll give it to one of my friends. I really wanted this colour to suit me. It is brown with a nude undertone and I think suits paler skin. I also feel as though it comes out much darker on the lips than in the pan.

So that is it for the mattes. Be sure to look back tomorrow (or Monday) for the other two lipsticks and the lip liner. I'm sorry that I'm doing it parts, I have been working on this post since Wednesday and it's taking to LONG!

I also don't want to bore you guys with a make up over load and I also want to make each post to the best of my ability. NO RUSHING!

Also I promised you guys a post 2 days ago on the new MAC things so I want to deliver however long it may take me.

Previous post (that's actually worth reading): FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

Hope you enjoyed,

Peace out (wow what an ending)!

Amber x

MAC POST - UPDATE

2016-06-30T08:54:00.002+01:00

Hi guys, just a quick update on the MAC post I promised. I have all of my new products however it's taking longer than expected to write. It is on it's way, however yesterday I saw my friend for 5 hours and got up super late so I didn't really work on it.

1/3 of the post is done - I am aiming for it to be done today and I am working on it but today i'm super busy as well today - not an excuse I really want to do it (I have an appointment, lunch out and awards evening)! That's given me an idea - 24 hours in my life.

Im sorry that I didn't post yesterday...

Hugs,

Amber

FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

2016-06-28T17:02:00.000+01:00

Hey guys,

I am currently writing this whilst listening to deafening ∆ (alt-j) music and I am sick of it. Day after day, week after week I am being forced to listen to the same songs on repeat because of my older brother. He LOVES them and I am slowly starting to feel a small hatred towards the group for creating such 'great' music. Anyways today (yesterday as this is being posted the day after) was my first proper day of the Summer Holiday and it was as uneventful as ever.

Here's a breakdown -

9:30pm - 1:30pm
SLEEP. Yes I know this is too too too much sleep but JETLAG IS REAL! I don't even know how I slept so long. I even let my best friend down, i was meant to meet her at 9:30am. Little did that work out... Anyways I meeting her tomorrow after my doctors appointment. Side note: I caught a cold in Mexico, how? I don't even know to be honest! I had a sniffly nose for the past 3 days as well which was as annoying as possible

1:45pm
Actually got up and had a shower. Got dressed and went downstairs to eat the latest breakfast ever.

I am gonna stop there because I am falling asleep writing it.

However tomorrow i am getting a few new MAC bits and i am so excited. I will of course show you and may even do a small video on the things GET EXCITED BECAUSE I AM!! :)

SEE YOU SOON,

AMBER

AFTER GCSE's // AIRPLANE POST 3/3

2016-06-27T15:47:00.000+01:00

So I bet some of you want to know what I am doing after GCSE’s! Well its nothing as exciting as quitting school and moving to some foreign country to get a job. Nope, it college! Now even I have gotten a little bit confused in the past, My school is called a college (as in it has college in its name). However it goes from Year 10 to 13. So was I in college in Year 10 because I don’t think I was! Anyways, I moving up into Year 12 (Sixth Form) and I am so damn excited to start A-Levels!

What have I chosen though!

So my initial options were: Chemistry, Media, English Literature and something else ( I’ve forgotten). However during my GCSE’s I took the opportunity to change.

I changed to: English Literature (my favourie subject ever), History (I don’t even know why myself), Economics (I kind of enjoy it) and Religion and Ethics (I actually enjoy this – even though I got the lowest score in my class in my trials WHOOPS!

So that’s where I am heading after the summer. To the same school, where I’ll see the same teachers and live pretty much the same life! However everything could change if I don’t get the grades I need, or I don’t achieve the grade in a subject that I wanted to continue in A-level.

I will of course tell you my grades, because when I am an old lady I’ll back on that post and see what I felt towards them! I cant wait to be honest.

NEW VIDEO ALERT!

KEEP WELL,

AMBER

MY SUMMER PLANS // AIRPLANE POST 2/3

2016-06-26T18:02:00.000+01:00

When I finished my exams, I was happy for the next 30 minutes. No work, no responsibilities, great I know. Turns out it’s a little anti-climatic. Yep, that how I felt. Weird, I know but when I went to sleep last night I was thinking ‘What am I going to do!.’

However, I do have some things planned. I am on a plane right now on my way to Mexico. I am also doing NCS this year! I also plan to meet my two best friends. I might visit London as well and I might even do another ‘follow me’ vlog.

There are two things that I find hard about making videos:

1. Getting good footage! I am so out there in public normally I hardly care what people think about me! However whipping a camera out and recording the surroundings seems so alien to me! I was in the airport and there were so many cool things! However I didn’t get me camera out because I was scared for many reasons. One of them being what would people think of me!

2. Editing! Not the actual edit I really enjoy that, it just making a decent length video. You see my music is 3 minutes and I would like a video to fill the whole length of the music. However, seeing as I am only filming short clips and putting these in – plus editing these small clips makes them even shorter. So far from 6:45am till 5:30pm I only have 32 seconds worth of decent, edited footage!

I also plan on studying in the summer term because I am so used to it and I want to do something that will actually benefit me in the future. SWOT ALERT I KNOW! Trust me if you’ve done any final exams and have a large summer break in front of you, you get me, If you haven’t then you got all of this despair to look forward to (JUST KIDDING (i’m not though))

NEW VLOG

Thanks for reading,

Amber

3 hours done 6 to go // AIRPLANE POST

2016-06-22T13:20:00.000+01:00

I am currently on a 9 hour plane on its way to Mexico. I over some sort of sea between London and Cancun (I took GCSE Geography as well, bad I know right)! ITS ATLANTIC I JUST CHECKED THE MOVING MAP! I have just watched joy the movie and I can honestly say watching it at whatever many miles above the ground I cried, laughed and felt all the emotions possible. I defo recommend it to any J-Law fan. Also whilst on this plane squished in between my dad and brother I have been editing my NEW VIDEO! Exciting!! It’ll hopefully be up soon if it is go watch it. I leave that square thingy that you can click below this.

ALSO BIG NEWS ALERT!

I FINISHED MY GCSES FINALLY! I know right, that lasted ages. Physics was on Friday 17^th and it was one of the hardest exams I had done in that month. But when I walked out of that room I had the biggest smile on my face. Straight after I saw my best friend and then went home (EXCITING I KNOW!). Then it was straight in to town to pick up some clothes for holiday! I was so tired but so excited at the same time, but then it came to packing. When I was a child I used to love playing clothes Tetris in my suitcase but as I have gotten older the excitement had unfortunately worn off. It was so tedious, I also had to make sure that I had not forgotten something, how stressful. My parents used to do all of the worrying when I was younger.

Anyways I guess this is another update post on my life. As much as I love updating you guys on my life (I doubt most of you actually care though), I really want to start posting more! Seeing as I have 10 weeks of holidays in front of me I think I can achieve that much. Now that I have actually got some alone time (5 hours and 44 minutes left to be exact) with my computer and that I am secluded (its not like I am going to jump of this bloody plane) I am going to write some more blog posts just for the bank.

I am eternally greatful if you actually made it to the end of this post!

MY FIRST VIDEO!!!

2016-06-10T20:36:00.000+01:00

OMG! OMG! OMG! I HAVE FINALLY RELEASED MY OWN YOUTUBE VIDEO!!!
Its basically an intro to a series of 'show me' vlogs I will be doing whilst on summer holiday. I AM SO EXCITED

If you can please check it out, subscribe, like and/or share in order to keep up to date.

THANKS AGAIN

VIEW IT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHCNLvD7uA OR PRESS THE MASSIVE SQUARE ABOVE....

i am also sorry for not updating you guys currently going through DREADED GCSEs

Thanks again Guys,

Amber

10,000 VIEWS!

2016-02-03T15:37:00.001+00:00

I know to some that 10,000 views may not seem a lot but to me, it is! Even though about 9,999 views are me trying to see if a post went up! To know that 10,000 viewers have seen my blog, my little slice of life on the internet, really fills me up with joy! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I know I haven't posted recently but GCSEs blah blah blah.

As you may noticed I have changed my banner at the top for the next 10,000! love life xx

Make sure to join this site as this just cements your place on this community.

Love you lots,

Amber

HAPPY BLOGGING!!!!

Highstreet Home Decor | Anthropologie

2015-12-30T09:00:00.000+00:00

Seeing as this is my most popular post ever on this blog I thought I would redo with a few tweaks. First of all this is more of an accessory type post rather than really large expensive products (i.e. more affordable)! And this is a different shop which I have selected these little gems called Anthropologie. I am sure you have heard of it, put if you haven't it's mainly an online store but when I googled it a shop also has opened. LETS GET STARTED!

(if you click on the images it should take you to the item)

Not sponsored

!ALL IMAGES ARE FROM THE ANTHROPLOGIE WEBSITE!

1. Molly Hatch Crowned Leaf Rolling Pin

I fell in love with this rolling pin (never thought i'd say that) as soon as I saw it. I love the pattern and design and the words 'Hello There' make it seem more comforting. I feel like this would last me a lifetime and beyond.

Price: £18

2. Painted Amaryllis Butter Dish

If you know me well you know I like to buy pointless tat, but this is beautiful tat. To be honest if I bought this I would not use it or let anyone touch it. Its too beautiful and delicate to have butter shoved in it.

Price: £14

3. Monogrammed Mug

There's not much to say about this mug. It's just pretty, and a thoughtful gift for any gender. I love the style and shape of the mug, however the handle is very small. I do have nimble fingers though and the tiny handle will stop my dad trying to nick it!

Price: £6 Decent!

4. Celestial Coaster

If these are not the nicest coasters you have seen in your whole life then... urghhhh! These are so beautiful, when I am older I will own these. All of them! They're just so darn cute I love them!!!! With 195 reviews it's overall rating is 5 stars so worth the money!

Rant over...

Price: £8

5. Library Letters

These are incredible. They are so versatile. In a children's bedroom or on a bookshelf itself they will look so stunning everywhere around the room. I love reading but I never buy new books, just read the same ones over and over again. I feel like these letter would encourage me to start buying more books as weird as that sounds.

Price: £10.95

So that's it. My hypothetical haul from Anthropologie. I hope you enjoyed.

Make sure to leave a comment about your favourite item and share if your still in the spirit of good will. Also make sure to join this site as that would also mean a lot.

Also leave in the comments whether or not you would like to see a 'What I Got For Christmas' posts!

Love You Lots