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11 Life Lessons From Blair Waldorf

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:43:00 +0000

Gossip Girl may be over, but after recently binge watching a season or two and in celebration of Gossip Girl day (yes that's a real thing), I thought I'd put together a list of the best words of wisdom ever spoken by the queen of the Upper East Side...

1. Not everything will always make sense.

2. Ambition is Important.

3. It is important to know what qualifies as clothing.

4. Boys do not define you.

5. Things get better.

6. Shopping always helps, even if only temporarily.

7. You are important.

8. Macarons help you think clearly.

9. You have the ability to be independent and can make your own decisions.

10. Be honest with yourself.

11. Because Blair is always right.

xoxo

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Christmas Blogger Meet Up Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 20:31:00 +0000

Hi everyone, hope you had a happy new year!
As I mentioned in my previous post, at few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend a blogger meet up hosted by Chloe. As part of the meet up we received Christmas goodie bags filled with bits and bobs perfect for teenage skin.

The first product is a body cream from Derma Dew*. My skin hasn't been coping well with the seasonal weather change and has been really dry. However, as my face is combination oily I usually like to steer clear of any heavy duty moisturisers. This means that I tend to avoid dabbing on thicker creams, even when I probably should. That being said, the Derma Dew body cream has had me reaching onto my bathroom shelves daily as it's very effective, especially in small doses. I think that if too much is applied it can be greasy and does take time to soak in, which is why I don't use too much at any one point. Derma Dew also claims to contain, 'no miracle ingredients, it is defined by simplicity', and has a 'japanese plum' scent which lingers long after application.

I've been a big fan of the Burt's Bees lip balms for a while now, so when I saw the Bee Good Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm* in the gift box I was excited to try it and see how it compared. The lip balm isn't too thick and leaves a nice shine whilst also being hydrating. Bee Good was 'started in 2008 at the kitchen table of husband and wife, Simon and Caroline' which makes the brand very homely. I definitely want to try some of the other products in the Bee Good range!

Next in the box was Skinetica* which is an anti-blemish toner. Although it is aimed to more acne prone skin, I often get blemishes and this works well as a toner morning and night to help clear skin without using highly toxic chemicals. There is a fairly strong smell, however Skinetica is suitable for sensitive skin as well as all ethnicities and skin types. I've been using this for a few weeks along with the 'Dream dots' (below) and have found my skin to be clearer already, even with the amount of Christmas chocolate I've eaten!

Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by oily skin. If so, like me you may have gone through copious amounts of translucent powder in the effort to combat the shine. However, Papier poudre* offer a different solution whereby you can use a little sheet to remove any oil, rather than putting more make-up on top. I've found this to be really useful to carry around in my bag and whip out in moments of shine. It also comes in three different shades for a variety of skin tones.

I'm always looking for ways to heal pestering spots quickly and without leaving any scarring as waking up to a blemish on the centre of your forehead is never ideal. I hadn't heard much about the Dream Dots* before but was excited to try them as they seemed very intriguing. Dream Dots are little stickers which you put directly on any blemishes and leave overnight to work their magic. As I mentioned earlier I've been using Skinetica as well (although I've been using just the dream dots on blemishes) so it's difficult to pinpoint which has been making the biggest difference to my skin but it's definitely a lot clearer than before I was using either product. This is something I would definitely recommend to a friend and repurchase.

As you can see there was some lovely things in the box which I can't wait to use more of in 2015.

Hope you had a merry Christmas and a good start to the new year!

Bea

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*This post is not sponsored, however the contents of the goodie bag were PR samples.

Christmas Blogger Box Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:15:00 +0000

With only a few hours to go until Christmas day I thought I'd share this lovely box I received at a Teen Bloggers Meet Up I attended on the thirteenth of this month. We did a Secret Santa type box swap, from which I was the recipient of Chloe's box.

Here's what was inside:

❄ Clean logic exfoliating body scrubber

❄ Eylure Twilight Lashes

❄ Balance Me Body Wash

❄ Ciate paint pot in Spending Spree

❄ Elf nail polish in Bubble Gum pink

❄ Yankee Candle in Frosted Snow, which I'm currently burning.

❄ Very cute Christmas decoration

❄ Santa hat

As you can see, I was thoroughly spoilt and am very grateful to Chloe for all the lovely gifts, and pretty heart-shaped box.

What are you hoping for for Christmas?

Bea

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p.s. Merry Christmas! To get me in the festive mood, I'm currently watching the holiday, drinking hot chocolate and doing some last minute wrapping (all essentials for Christmas eve).

Festive Bloggers Meet Up

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:57:00 +0000

Last week I was lucky enough to attend a 'Christmas Teen Bloggers' meet up, hosted by Chloe. Although I've been blogging for nearly two years, I'd never met any other bloggers in real life, so when the opportunity to meet some in my age group arose, I jumped at the chance. On the 13th, Chloe (different from the aforementioned and a friend of mine from college, who also blogs) and I headed off to a fairy lighten Convent Garden to spend the day with the girls.

From bottom left to bottom right: Chloe, Tori, myself, Chloe, Merraf, Asia and Becca.

We all met at Starbucks and then headed off to do some Christmas shopping. We pottered around lots of different shops, including Bobbi Brown and The Disney Store (obviously) and although I didn't pick up any bits and bobs myself, I did add a fair few things to my Christmas list. Chloe also gave us a Christmas card and some festive gifts from various brands, which will feature in a different post soon. The presents were in a little Christmas box, and It was clear that Chloe had spent a lot of time organising and putting everything together (Thank you!).

Later on we headed for a bite to eat at Zizzis, where I had a gigantic pizza, which unfortunately I could not finish. We then spent the majority of the afternoon chatting about the blogs we loved to read and our thoughts on different blogging and YouTube topics. Tori also tried to take some photos with Chloe and I on her phone, which were very funny to look back on!

We also did a box swap, and I received so many lovely things, there needs to be a separate post!

Finally, I want to thank Chloe again for organising such a lovely day. Although we all started the morning as strangers, we parted as good friends and I hope to see everyone again at some point in the future.

Have you ever been to a blogger meet up?

Bea

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p.s. The top two photos were kindly sent to me by Chloe. I was also listening to a Home Alone Christmas playlist whilst writing this and it's great for getting into the Christmas mood.

Dear Mr Claus...

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:28:00 +0000

Seeing as there is now less than 10 days until Christmas *heavy breathing* I thought I'd put together a little list of beauty and fashion buys as well as other bits and bobs perfect for giving to a best-friend or to add to your own last minute wishlist. As much as you may like to be organised, there is always that one person you don't know what to get. If that's your dad, you're probably looking on the wrong website but if it happens to be for a girly friend, I hope this list will serve as inspiration.

The low-budget gift

If you need to quickly buy a Secret Santa or a stocking filler then Topshop is a good place to go. Currently the majority of their nail varnishes are down to £3, Little White Lie is a great shade for all year round.

Lingerie and cosy socks

If you know someone well this is a safe bet. My friend Mooman (it's a long story) has a cute pair of penguin socks which are now sold out, but the cat version would make a great gift (especially if the recipient has a black cat themselves). If you want something both personal and comical Topshop sell boypants with varying disney movies printed on them, such as this Toy Story number (these penguin ones are cute too). Urban Outfitters also sell underwear, I think this velvet and lace bra is really pretty.

The Lush Addict

Anyone who loves having baths is most likely going to love lush. The Melting Snowman is a cult classic and Star Light, Star Bright is also a great bath melt. The Christmas Penguin is also something I've wanted to try for a while (I'm sensing a bit of a penguin theme here haha).

Urban Outfitters Galore

Now I may be biased seeing as UO is my favourite shop but I think they do gifts really well. I have the Light Before Dark crop top in grey and my friend Ellis has it in black, it's a very wearable style that suits most body shapes. Back to cats, this mug is perfect for any cat obsessives. This duvet set would also suit most bedrooms and these fairylights are really pretty.

WAHP

I've been a fan of We Are Hairy People for about two years now, and have been wanting this jumper since last Christmas. They currently have a special offer where if you buy one item, they will send you another item of a similar value as well. To find the code you need to visit their facebook page (the offer is to celebrate 10,000 likes and it doesn't seem fair to them if I just give it to you).

Have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? What's on your Christmas list?

Bea

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Topshop Winter Wishlist

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:43:00 +0000

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Hello!

In the past few months I haven't been that impressed with Topshop but their Christmas and winter collections have definitely caught my eye so I thought that I'd put together a little wishlist...

Gold Pleated Dress
This dress would be perfect for any Christmas or New Years parties - Cara looks gorgeous in it on the website!

Gingerbread Socks
Socks with little gingerbread men on them, need I say more.

Black Cropped Jumper
Although this jumper has sold out on the website, i'm hoping that it will soon come back in stock soon as it looks really cosy and warm so would be super snuggly in the winter months.

Nails in White Heat
The Topshop nail range never fails to disappoint, and this colour is perfect for the festive season.

Green Metallic Tee
This top definitely smartens up an oufit and is very very Christmassy (I know that's not a word but hey ho ~~ho ho~~)!

Black Coated Joni Jeans
I think these jeans are a lot more wearable than most leather-look trousers and would look great paired with a Christmas jumper!

Glow highlighter in Gleam
This was on my last wishlist and is something that I need to pick up after reading so many positive reviews.

What is on your wishlist at the moment?

Bea

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Oops!

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:14:00 +0000

Hello!

I can't believe it's been three months since I last posted on here...the time has flown by! Thanks so much for sticking with me!

So...the past few months have been pretty busy, I've started college as well as a new Saturday job and haven't really had the time to sit down and write up new blogposts. I also haven't wanted to publish something that I haven't put a lot of time into, and so consequently haven't posted anything. However blogging is something that I really, really miss and having the time away has made me look forward to blogging and reading blogs once again.

On another note, this year, I've got excited for Christmas really early and have had Christmas songs playing continuously. One of the reasons I love Autumn and Winter so much is the constant excitement that I always feel! Secret Santa is also one of my favourite things to do but I'm stuck on what to buy this year, hopefully perusing the Topshop and Urban Outfitters websites will help!

I hope that you've had a good past few months, whatever you've been up to and, as always, thanks for reading!

Bea

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Space Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:08:00 +0000

If I'm ever in need of a little pick me up or just want some time to relax, a hot chocolate, Netflix subscription and a bath filled with anything from Lush is definitely my way to go. recently I popped into my local Lush and picked up the 'Space Girl' bath bomb. The scent was very sweet and reminded me of something Soap & Glory might have produced, however the colour did fade and leave a faint purple for the majority of the bath. I probably wouldn't buy this again as I'm sure there are less expensive bath bits and bobs that do a similar job and linger longer in the water. Never the less it was a lovely bath and I'll be heading to Lush again soon!

What bath bombs do you recommend?

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Re-painting my Dressing Table.

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 15:33:00 +0000

This summer I thought it would be a good idea to re-paint some of the furniture in my room for a bit of a change and to add some light to the darker areas in my room. The first on my list was my dressing table, which I had painted light blue the previous year.

I decided to use Annie Sloan paint as it meant I wouldn't have to sand down the dressing table before painting over the previous colour. I applied the wax after to ensure the paint wouldn't wear down.

The white brings a lot more light to the corner of my room and my dressing table is now the perfect area to store and do my make up, as well as being a great background for blog pictures. Now, what to paint next..

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Italien Ice cream and Moonlit Walks‏

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:22:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I hopped on a plane heading to Italy for a school trip. The first place we stopped off was Rome where I ate one to many Nutella ice creams! Rome is a beautiful city and if I ever did go back it would definitely be in the Autumn, I can imagine walking through the streets with the cool, frigid air breezing past.

Florence was the second place we visited and the atmosphere was a lot more calmer and relaxed than Rome. It was probably my favourite of the three places!

The last few days were spent in Venice. This was how I imagined Italy to be. My favourite night was the last were my friends and I sat near the edge of the water, waving at passing by boats and laughing at random thoughts.

Thanks for reading

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Back to Blogging‏

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:29:00 +0000

It's been a while, hasn't it? I'd like to say that I've been having lots of exciting adventures or at least planning them, however my reason for having left such a long time between this post and the previous is because I ~~stupidly~~ tipped a glass of water over my keyboard. E N & B are the only letters that work which is handy when it comes to Google searching Benedict Cumberbatch - but not much else! I was also starting to feel that writing my blog was something I had to do rather than something I wanted to do. Taking a back seat from the keyboard has allowed me to get excited about blogging again and I have lot's of different ideas that I hope you'll enjoy reading soon.

Sweet dreams x

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Etsy Top 11

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Fri, 30 May 2014 07:05:00 +0000

Etsy is the home of all things handmade and unique. I thought that I would put together a little blog post of some of my favourite sellers and highlight some of my favourite items in their Etsy shops. From the bits and bobs that I've chosen you can probably tell what some of my favourite books and movies are...

Tickled Teal Boutique

This Etsy seller hand makes affordable mugs, signs and more. This particular mug is necessary for any Harry Potter fan and there is currently a 10% of code on their Facebook page.

Nikki McWilliams

Nikki is a Scottish seller who describes her Etsy shop as, 'Bold, Witty and Biscuity.' As a long term fan of the custard cream this cushion caught my eye and is also available in supersize.

Party Spin

This Etsy shop is great for all thing party related and these inexpensive fairy lights would look pretty around a mirror or bed frame.

Peg and Awl

Peg And Awl describe their etsy shop as, 'Treasures for the home, garden & body built from abandoned materials.' This gorgeous bag is limited edition and is ideal for travelling.

New Goods
When I stumbled across this I had to put it in a blog post because it is just so darn great. I really love the simplicity of this wall hanging and it looks amazing against the brick wall.

Damon Salvatore Notebook
My love for Damon Salvatore is greater than my love for most things. His face plus a sarcastic line on notebook? Yes please.

Meow Bag
This shopping bag is perfect for any cat lovers and is also available in a more sturdy print.

Invisible Crown has lots of little notebooks, bags and prints of various TV shows including the Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars and is just my cup of tea.

Oh gosh, Cindy
Clueless is one of my all-time favourite films and now Cher's infamous 'Ugh, as if!' line has been put onto phone cases, t-shirts and prints. This is probably my top pick out of all the items.

Pobble and Ping
These pencils will definitely be making an appearance on my desk soon and are ideal for any Mean Girls fan. They're 'So fetch!' (Sorry I had to)

Fig and Yarrow

This seller provides organic skincare which are perfect for de-toxifying and clearing the skin. The Clay masks all contain different ingredients creating unique formuations and are only £11.

Herbivore Botanicals
The pictured little spa gift set is perfect for a friend or family member in need of relaxation. Herbivore Botanicals say, 'All of our products are made with 100% natural plant oils and 100% natural minerals.'

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Clothing Bits & Bobs

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Wed, 28 May 2014 09:06:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I made two little online orders from Topshop and We Are Hairy People (an ASOS marketplace boutique). As summer is fast approaching I needed a few lighter clothes to add to my wardrobe. Me being me this involved a jumper and jeans, not ready to bare my legs just yet. I thought I’d share my findings…

These Topshop Joni Jeans are really comfy and in a lighter denim which is perfect for summer. They wash really well and the high-wasted fit is flattering and works well with shorter tops. The WAHP sweatshirt has an arrangement of 3D drawn pyramids which looks really different to a lot of items in my wardrobe. The material is also quite light but as it is a jumper it is great for a British summer. The WAHP Mean Girls themed t-shirt is also very unique and is perfect paired with the jeans and an ice cream.

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p.s. sorry for not posting as often, i've had exams.

Easter Beauty Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:34:00 +0000

Not so long ago Chloe contacted me and asked if I’d like to take part in an Easter beauty swap that she was running. Of course I said yes, agreed to the budget of £10 and was paired with the lovely Beki. We exchanged a few emails about the products we liked and disliked as well as pottering around each others blogs to get an idea of what the other blogger would like. Then a few weeks ago I received an exciting package in the post full of lots of lovely bits and bobs that Beki had very generously picked out for me.

The first things she sent me were the Montagne Jeunesse face masks which are perfect for oily skin; I’ve already used both of them! Beki also gave me the Sinful Colour’s nail polish in Island coral, a Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick and the Rimmel Stay Blushed in 004 which are ideal for spring. Next, I received the Collection Work the Colour Nude eye palette and Rimmel Scandaleyes pencil in Bluffing. Both of these look really pretty blended together to create a subtle smoky eye.

Beki put so much thought into this box so I’d just like to thank her again!

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Boots haulin' & Giveaway winner

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 10:17:00 +0000

Also, congratulations to Flora.M for winning my giveaway and thank you for all your entries!

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Fairylights.

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:36:00 +0000

There's nothing (well there are a few things) I like more than curling up with a book, hot chocolate (yes, I know it's April) and my cat. In these lazy evenings I also like to light a scented candle (feeling like a real blogger here) and flick on the fairy lights. The ones pictured above are from Primark Home and just add a little somethin' somethin' to my room.

I'm in the midst of sorting out my dressing table at the moment and some little flower lights will look pretty hanging around the mirror, especially in the evenings. Also, when I was little I used to have some fairy lights around the headboard of my bed which I switched on when my dad read me Harry Potter, so they always remind me of that.

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The Best of March

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:25:00 +0000

Hello, me again! Today I thought I'd share some of my favourite beauty products and random musings from the month of March. This month I seem to have rediscovered some old faves in terms of beauty products and have fallen in love with a TV show or two...

The Bourjois Colour Boosts were a big hit last summer with blogger after blogger talking about them, and although there have been many new releases since then, these two in Peach on the Beach and Red Sunrise (currently reduced on The Hut) are perfect for Spring. Another old favourite of mine is the Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara which is perfect for a 'no makeup' makeup look.

The Topshop Cream Blush in Flush is an everyday staple of mine and it's glowy finish is perfect for Spring. I like to use the Real Techniques Stippling Brush to apply this so that I don't look like I've just been for a run! Another Real Techniques favourite of mine is the Buffing Brush which works like a dream with liquid foundation.

Moving on to some random favourites, it's Mini Egg season which delights me no end! Sherlock will be mentioned is as many blog posts as possible (that is deemed sane) and although I've talked about it quite a few times this year I thought another little mention couldn't do any harm. I've also been watching the Vampire Diaries for the past few months and have one thing to say to you all. Damon Salvatore.

What bits and bobs have you been loving this March?

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Bedtime Reading

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 20:51:00 +0000

It's been a while since I last shared my ~~bogroll~~ blogroll, so I thought that it'd be a grand idea to do so now. These four blogs are some of my favourite reads at the moment and I can guarantee that if you want a bit of wardrobe envy or just a good ol' chuckle, then these are the blogs for you.

Milk Bubble Tea
This blog is just a delight. The photography, chocolaty recipes, beautiful decor posts and of course not to forget to mention little Oscar, make it so. If you're ever in need of a pick me up, then this blog is the perfect read!

What Olivia Did
I. Just. Love. This. Girl. Never met her, might I add. Olivia seems (got to add that in-could be some random old man, but I doubt it) so lovely and I could quite happily spend a few hours getting lost in her beautiful, whimsical blog.

Student Life
Hannah writes like I think. A bit of Bridget Jones here, a smudge of chocolate there...And did I mention she is hilarious? Not smile then click off funny, actually laugh until someone looks at you funny. Big difference.

Rookie
There are other reasons to me loving to read Rookie other than my girl crush on Tavi Gevinson. It's great for teenage girls although I can't really imagine a time when I won't read it (but then I would say that). I actually did a whole post last year dedicated to some of my favourite posts on there, and if I was writing that again I'd definitely add this one too.

What blogs do you love to read?

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Conceal, don't feel

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:45:00 +0000

If there was an ever an opportunity to quote from Frozen...

My skin has been going through a blemish and under eye circle debacle of late and sometimes I just wish there was some sort of Harry Potter-esque spell I could use to make them go away. The next best thing being the concealers that have almost been tricking people into thinking I have good skin. Almost.

Rimmel Wake Me Up in Ivory

Described as having a 'radiant glow' this isn't really something you want to be using on any blemishes but for concealing under the eyes this definitely does the job. It also lasts well during the day without creasing which I find to be an essential on my combination oily skin.

Collection Lasting Perfection in Fair

Everyone and their pencil case's pencil's sharpener has talked about this concealer so I'll keep it to a minimum. It does exactly what it says on the ~~tin~~ tube, is long lasting, high coverage and, on my skin, doesn't cake.

Bourjois Healthy Mix in Light Radiance

This particular concealer works well both under the eyes and on blemishes. I use this on slightly better skin days and, as it is slightly thicker, I find that it can crease after a few hours if applied liberally. This just means I end up using less whilst trying to perfect the Lisa Eldridge concealing technique dab, dab...

Do you use any of these concealers?

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Topshop Makeup Favourites & Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:45:00 +0000

This week I thought that I'd make a little video on my Topshop Makeup favourites and share with you why I think that they're one of the best makeup brands around! Topshop Makeup is not only more affordable than higher brands but the quality of their products is better than most I've tried.

To enter the Topshop Makeup 'Best Of' Kit Giveaway, read THIS post.

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Beauty Bits and Bobs

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:19:00 +0000

I'm not quite sure what it is at the moment but I just seem to be lusting after every new beauty release. And I mean every. single. one. My Bloglovin' feed is packed with countless beauty hauls, favourites and review posts. As well as the odd video persuading me that a Boots rampage wouldn't be that bad, would it? It's taken a lot of restraint to narrow it down to just these products for this not-so-little wishlist...

The first thing on my wishlist is a blush necessity. NARS are known for their highly pigmented wonders and the fact that I don't own one (Gina pictured) is a crime. Number two is the Una Brennan creamy cleanser, I've tried a few products from her skincare range and so far I have been pleasantly surprised how well they have performed, considering the price. I'm also lusting after the Bourjois Happy Light foundation as I'm running low on the Healthy Mix serum, another great base from the same brand.

Next up is the highly coveted Naked 3 palette which contains a pretty selection of neutrals and pinks. I've heard great things about the Bobbi Brown Corrector and as my under eye circles have been looking more like someone has smudged charcoal there recently, it's on my wishlist. Number six is the YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in peach passion. I'm pretty sure that I would buy this lipstick for the packaging alone, but I already have Corail Incandescent from the same range and know that the creamy whilst long lasting formula is better than most I've tried.

Next on my ~~hitlist~~ wishlist is Benedict Cumberbatch. Enough said.

I'm also lusting over the Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Brush Set which has gained positive reviews from the likes of Lily Pebbles. Need I say more? Topshop's highlighter in Polished has been on my wishlist for months after many a positive review. I've heard this creates I lovely, well, glow to the cheeks without giving some odd sparkle or disco-ball-esque gleam.

What's on your wishlist?

For a chance to win Topshop's Highlighter in Polished and much more, click here.

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Topshop Makeup Giveaway (CLOSED)

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 00:01:00 +0000

Seeing as my blog is one next month I thought that I would hold a Topshop Makeup giveaway to say thank you for all your support over the past year. Topshop houses one of my all time favourite makeup brands, which is why I have chosen this particular kit for the giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to follow my blog via Bloglovin' but there are all sorts of other bits and bobs you can do to gain more entries, using the Rafflecopter widget below.

The boring bit, Terms and Conditions

Unfortunately this giveaway is UK only due to shipping costs. Please make sure that if you are under 16 years old you have asked a parent/ guardian for permission to enter. The giveaway is open for 1 month and once the winner has been selected I will contact them to obtain their details. If there is no response after 48 hours then a new winner will be selected.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!

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Lashings of mascara.

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 17:24:00 +0000

Today on the ol' blog I thought I'd pop up a quick post on a mascara duo I've been loving lately. I've always been one for layering mascaras and recently I've discovered a perfect combination that lengthen and hold a curl, without smudging throughout the day. Enter They're Real and Clinique Bottom Lash. Benefit's They're Real is an old favourite that has a perfect applicator for reaching your inner and outer most lashes whilst lengthening at the same time. And this mascara stays put. It's not going anywhere. This is all well and good for the upper lashes but I find it can look slightly Twiggy-esque on my lowers. Works for her, not for me. Cue Clinique's Bottom Lash mascara, with a miniscule wand that collects just enough product, this mascara does exactly what it says on the tin (or should I say tube). As a combination these give the right amount of volume and length without a spider leg in sight.

What is your favourite mascara?

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The Best of February

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 21:08:00 +0000

*Insert generic comment about how fast February flew by here* Alrighty then, today's post is brought to you from under my rather snug duvet and is sharing my monthly favourites video. With an ode to Topshop's Cream Blushers, Pretty Little Liars (that's immortality my darlings) and Bridget Jones in a blog, here it is...

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The New Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Bea) — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:46:00 +0000

I'm one of those people whose forever asking somebody else what the time is. Yes, one of those...I decided it was about time that I got my own watch, one that wouldn't be too heavy, or much of a statement. I also wanted to be able to wear other bracelets and jewellery without it looking 'too much.' I headed over to the Urban Outfitters website to have a flick through and see what they had to offer and noticed this little gem which I had seen in store previously. I promptly added it to a never ending wish list and asked for it for my birthday. The map design makes this watch very unique, it's barely been off my wrist since I received it.

Have you got your eye on any watches?

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11 Life Lessons From Blair Waldorf

Gossip Girl may be over, but after recently binge watching a season or two and in celebration of Gossip Girl day (yes that's a real thing), I thought I'd put together a list of the best words of wisdom ever spoken by the queen of the Upper East Side...

1. Not everything will always make sense.

2. Ambition is Important.

3. It is important to know what qualifies as clothing.

4. Boys do not define you.

5. Things get better.

6. Shopping always helps, even if only temporarily.

7. You are important.

8. Macarons help you think clearly.

9. You have the ability to be independent and can make your own decisions.

10. Be honest with yourself. 11. Because Blair is always right.

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10. Be honest with yourself.

11. Because Blair is always right.