Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! Currently away on a It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! 
Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
#scotland #glasgow #scotsman #travel #traveltheworld #travelbug #sundayfunday #relaxandunwind #weekendaway #weekendbreak #liverpool #polkadots #isawitfirst #whatiwore #highstreetfashion #ootd #topshop #strikeapose #weblognorth #lpoolgirls
#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear th Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear them more often because 1. Jabbing them through the piercing that has been empty for months is no fun and games 😂 and 2. They just elevate your look to the next level!! Seriously, whether they’re long, studs, gold, sparkly, colourful, patterned, they make me feel so put together. 2020 is my year for accessorising!
Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for it! What I am here for is these natural Wispies eyelashes from @ardellbeauty. I do love false lashes but because I don’t have a lot of lid space, I find they always look heavy and unnatural on me so I give up and they get shoved in a drawer. That’s why I was dubious at first with these but the second I put them on, I fell in love. The natural style adds volume to my lashes without looking heavy and really do pass as being my own, even in person!! They’re easy to put on as the band is nice and flexible and stay put throughout the day. These are my lashes for sure! Have you tried Ardell lashes before?
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September 23, 2016 Nail Love•Nails•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Dames & Dimes

As soon as natural skincare brand Dames & Dimes offered a free sample kit of some of their best selling products, I simply had to snap one up. I am a massive fan of achieving beautiful looking skin without the need for chemicals and tonnes of preservatives. Dames & Dimes are the perfect brand for all your natural skincare needs. Simplicity and effectiveness are at the forefront of all Dames & Dimes handmade products. Created in small batches, to ensure freshness, all their skincare range is free from synthetic colours or fragrances, and made with just good for your skin ingredients.

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The sample kit contains:

Nourishing + Strengthening Nail & Cuticle Balm

Soothing + Restoring Intensive Foot Treatment

Moisturizing + Softening Whipped Body Butter

 

Nourishing + Strengthening Nail & Cuticle Balm

Having a nail polish collection with over 100 polishes means I like to take care of my nails in-between colours and this always involves looking after my cuticles. It may seem like one of those products that is last on your list of things to buy but making sure your nails are in tip top condition is really important, since we all use our hands all the time and are one of the first places to show signs of ageing. This nail and cuticle balm is made from macadamia oil with the extra benefits of vitamin e rich cocoa butter and lavender oil, giving this balm a chocolate herbal scent which is totally divine. I could use this balm all day, but you don’t need to as the moisturising effects last ages and a little goes a really long way! This is by far the best product for keeping my nails healthy I have ever used, and the fact this and all other Dames & Dimes products are not tested on animals means I can enjoy caring for my skin without feeling guilty.

Soothing + Restoring Intensive Foot Treatment

When I use a foot cream I always feel really proud of myself, like I really have my life together! However, I hate to admit my feet are the first to be neglected when it comes to skincare, so it was nice to receive this foot treatment as part of the kit. It is beautifully thick, which is exactly what you want for your feet, but it absorbs straight into your skin, leaving them intensely moisturised. It contains mango and cocoa butter with a hint of peppermint oil, giving this treatment a lovely subtle mint chocolate scent. This foot treatment will definitely be making regular appearances in my skincare regime, especially now it is getting colder and my feet need a little more TLC. No more cracked heels here!

Moisturizing + Softening Whipped Body Butter

I love a good body butter so I was really excited to try this and see the effect. After my last leg shave before they go away for hibernation over the colder months, I decided my shins were definitely the best area to test this bad boy out, since they are extremely dry. The texture of this whipped body butter is gorgeous. It is literally buttery soft and applies like a dream. The scent of this body butter is very subtle, a combination of shea butter and all the natural oils, which I love! I never like my body moisturiser to be overly fragrant as it detracts from my perfume. Plus there is something about too much scent that makes things seem a lot more fake. The second I put this on my legs, I thought wow!!! My legs have never felt this soft! It sinks into my skin within seconds and genuinely makes them feel moisturised. I am writing this blog post five hours after applying the smallest amount and they still feel silky soft.

I am always really hesitant when buying new skincare for my body as it rarely works. However I am seriously impressed by all of these products. The sample kit is free, and all you have to pay is a reduced shipping fee of only £1.95, which is fully redeemable against your next purchase. They now also ship to  the rest of Europe (£3.00) and the US (£3.50). Personally, I will definitely be buying the full sized versions of these products, which are very affordable for such fantastic skincare!

Go give Dames & Dimes a try,

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