Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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June 4, 2017 DOTD•Secret Rendezvous

A Love Affair with Beauty goes Camping

Put on your favourite playlist, ours is the 90s delight that is the Spice Girls, sit back and immerse yourself in A Love Affair with Beauty’s camping adventure.

It all started when a few friends and myself decided a little bank holiday trip would be the perfect getaway to fully relax and get away from the city. We eventually settled on a lovely little campsite located just outside Bala, which for those of you who don’t know is a small village in North Wales. In fact, it’s just a twenty minute drive from my childhood home, and we actually drove right past my street. This was a bit worrying at the time, as I genuinely thought my friends might be tricking me, and I was trying to rack my brain for any bad things I’d done in case this was actually an intervention set up by my mum!

So we packed the car with tonnes of clothes, yummy food and of course make up, and off we went, completely ready to Spice up our lives.

Now as you may have noticed from the plethora of flip flops suddenly making an appearance, Britain was having a serious heatwave. Of course, this meant we were in full summer mode, and expected the weekend to be no different. Kitted out in shorts and sandals, as we got closer and closer to our destination, it dawned on us that the weather like can totally change every day like, and it was not pleasant. Cue my A Love Affair with Beauty Babe becoming seriously distressed that she wouldn’t be able to wear her thong bikini bottoms, she’d brought for this trip. Did I mention this trip was to Bala. Bala, North Wales. Lmao!

Camping, Bala, North Wales

So we eventually get to our destination, and although our outfits looked out of place, our enthusiasm certainly wasn’t. The owners of the campsite were so welcoming and friendly, and Lindsey showed us to our home for the weekend, with no judgment on our seriously ill thought out clothing!

Camping Bala North Wales

The tent was just right for the four of us, with really comfortable beds, a gas stove and a stunning view. We moved our suitcases into the tent and sat down for the most amazing chowder and sour dough bread dinner, made by my A Love affair with Beauty Belle.

Chowder, Sour dough bread, camping, Bala, Wales

After dinner, quite a few whiskey sours and Liverpool Gin G&Ts, we got into bed and fell asleep to the soothing voice of the one and only David Attenborough – Africa.

Morning involved a delicious croissant with bacon, avocado and mayo, along with a little visit by one of the owner’s many lovely animals.

Croissant, avocado, bacon and mayonnaise breakfast, camping

Duck, camping at Bala, North Wales

We then decided, big, bright makeup was the way forward. Orange lipstick and glitter galore, we set off for a trip into town. We were ready for Bala, but was Bala ready for us?

camping outfit, Bala, North Wales

Disguises of the Day:

Sun and Moon top: Amazon

Leggings: Forever 21

Sunglasses: Vogue Kiss Subscription Box

Shelfies pineapple top, asos leggings, gold glitter wellies

Shelfies pineapple top

Pina Colada anyone?!

Pineapple t-shirt: Shelfies

Leggings: ASOS

Gold glitter wellies: Schuh

After a day spent canoeing on Lake Bala, singing Disney songs at the top of our voices, we got back to the campsite, to indulge on burgers and chicken, that were cooked the only way food should be cooked when camping, on a campfire!

canoeing on Bala lake, North Wales

campfire, Bala, North Wales

Flamingo shorts: George, Asda

Sandals: Birkenstocks 

After scoffing loads of marshmallows softened over the fire, we were shown around the campsite by Lindsey and Pat to see all their amazing animals. If you’re an animal lover, you just must visit this place. As well as some cheeky emu’s and many other birds, they have William the goat and Mr Hogley the boar, who naughtily got Betty the micro-pig preggers which means for the moment there are eight gorgeous little piglets!

William the goat, camping at Bala North Wales

Piglet, camping at Bala North Wales

They also have an amazing collection of bird’s of prey. Pat gave us a little information about each one, and then actually let us have a go at holding the owls! Move over Harry Potter!

Barn owl, camping, Bala North Wales

Cat top: New Look

Denim Shorts: Models own

Seeing all the animals really was the cherry on top of a fabulous cake.

If you ever get a bit sick of work, people, noise, or life, I definitely recommend staying here. It was so nice to get away for a bit, there is not a smidgen of internet in this part of Wales by the way, and just fully immerse ourselves in the natural surroundings.

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p.s Here is another link to the campsite. Go on! You know you want to.

 

 

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  1. Eva says

    June 10, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    This actually sounds like so much fun! I swore I would never go camping again after doing D of E at school lmaoo, but this actually sounds really idyllic – especially getting away from busy cities and even the internet, to summer so natural. Loved the line ‘we were ready for Bala, but was Bala ready for us?’ – made me chuckle!

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      June 14, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Oh yes I remember camping with D of E. So painful! Camping usually isn’t my sort of thing at all, but I think being able to actually spend time with my friends just relaxing, and in a tent with proper beds and a cooker made things so much more enjoyable! Plus I’m a sucker for cute animals!

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