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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Beauty Sleep twinings tea, spacemasks, skincare, this works deep sleep pillow spray
April 26, 2017 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Getting my Beauty Sleep

I love sleeping, it’s probably up there with eating as one of my favourite activities. Not only do I find it enjoyable (especially when I don’t have to get up for work the next day) but getting a good amount of sleep is crucial to function properly, and allows your body to recover from whatever life throws at you on a daily basis.

In terms of your face, getting a full forty winks is important, as a bad nights sleep increases your levels of stress hormones and inflammatory cells that can wreak havoc on your skin, causing dark eye circles, dry skin and more breakouts. Not only that, but bad skin as a result of poor sleep makes applying makeup a nightmare. Have you ever tried applying foundation onto blotchy, sensitive, spotty skin? It’s not fun, and since I love a bit of make up (I know you’d never guess!), I try to get as much sleep as possible.

For me, the problem I have is that initial getting to sleep step. With university, blogging, house work, and socialising, I find it hard to switch my brain off and relax in the evenings and in those moments, or sometimes hours, before bed. Therefore, I am always on the look out for products and ideas that help me nod off quickly and naturally for a great nights kip.

I start my nightly ritual with a full cleanse and moisturise of my face, as well as a nice hot cup of caffeine free camomile tea. I tend to begin the process of winding down in my bedroom with no tv or scrolling through social media (yes it’s very hard!), as bright lights can confuse your internal body clock into thinking it is still day time.

This is the part where I admit I am a fully grown adult who is still afraid of the dark, so I recently purchased a bright nightlight to go in the hall, as the normal lightbulb shines into my bedroom and again can disturb my sleep.

Twinings Camomile tea with patisserie Valerie teacup

In terms of sleep-aids, the first product I want to mention is a self-heating eye mask which I was kindly sent by spacemasks.com*. This cute little pouch contained an eye mask that you simply unfold, pop the loops around your ears and relax. The interesting thing about Spacemasks is that once you open the pouch the iron layer inside the mask begins to react with the oxygen in the air, causing a natural heat exchange that lasts for around 15 minutes, clever hey! Each one also has a lovely subtle scent of Jasmine, that is just enough it doesn’t interfere with your sleep.

Spacemasks heated jasmine eye mask

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this mask, so after my tea I put my jim-jams on, got into bed and placed the mask over my eyes. The mask fitted very well over my ears and face. It blocked out pretty much all of the light (which I then switched off), and straight away I could feel the mask heating up, but only a little, and as comfortable as the material was I didn’t think much else about it.

Spacemasks jasmine heated eye mask

Then, about a minute later my relaxation experience really started! The mask became beautifully warm, not uncomfortable at all and I could feel all my muscles unclenching. Not only that, I started to feel like my mind was actually drifting through space. It was a weird but extremely de-stressing experience that allowed my brain to stop thinking and focus on the calming movements. I can see why the packaging says Interstellar Relaxation! Making sure your body is at a suitable temperature is crucial for an easy nights sleep, and for someone who is generally a cold person (hopefully with a warm heart!), the heat from the Spacemask made me feel cosy and comfortable.

I would really recommend trying out a Spacemask, as I thoroughly enjoyed using it, and would 100% use one again and again and again. Even as I type, I’m planning to order a full box. They would be perfect for travelling when your packed into a small seat, when you have an early morning and need to get to sleep as quickly as possibly, or even as part of a pamper relaxation evening. It usually takes me an hour or two most nights to get to sleep, but wearing the Spacemask had me snoring like a baby in less than 15 minutes, and for £15 for five eye masks, I think that is a total bargain!

Along with my new found love for Spacemasks.com, I also use the Deep Sleep Pillow Spray by This Works. A few sprits of this lavender scented spray on a clean pillow helps promote natural sleep and is free from a variety of chemicals including sulphates and parabens. I love the smell of this spray, it has a very natural fragrance, and helps me create a routine that encourages my brain to get ready for bed.

This works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

Lastly, I have a quick search on YouTube for hour long ‘white noise’ songs that I play quietly in the background. I personally like anything that includes the sounds of running rivers and gentle breezes.

I understand not all of these options are feasible for everyone, but I think the blocking of strong light and the heat provided by the Spacemask are the most important steps to making yourself more comfortable and allowing full relaxation.

What do you do to get your beauty sleep?

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*The Spacemask was sent for review purposes but I always give an honest review, where all opinions and views are 100% my own.

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  1. Morgan Miller says

    April 26, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    The entire aesthetic of this post is just beautiful! Love the way you wrote this review x

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