Mission: Holiday

This coming week I wont be posting as I will be internet free! It's a combination of my choice to reconnect to the outside world and that I do not have a laptop yet. But there will be some posts once I return, some reviews, perticularly of a hair salon. I'm so happy to be going back to Paignton, as I've stated in a previous post.

I thought I was so prepared, I'd packed all of my things before hand, and packed Craig's things too, then I get this nagging feeling.....I've forgotten to pack my hair straightners. I don't know about you, but these are essential to me, I don't straighten my hair everyday, hell, I don't always straighten all of it, I do like my fringe to be straight though. The thought of not having that luxury annoys me a bit.

At least I have a few Alice bands though, and there's a Superdrug in Paignton town.

Sweet as a Plum

I really love purple at the moment, it's just such a delicious colour!

I really like the sheer shirt trend, but the blouses are, well, I'm funny with shirts, I'm of the big-bust persuasion you see, and all natural! But this one from New Look, I wouldn't mind buying in a too-big-for-me size, as it's tie fronted and would look nice over a plain vest (like pictured), I adore the rasberry/ribena colour of it too!

I really like the dress too, perhaps more going out than every day wear, but it's adorable, the orange waist band means it's perfect for the colour blocking trend.

Barry M Nail Paint's Berry Icecream. *sigh* I really love this colour, but I can't find it anywhere, it's even sold out on the Barry M website! *throws a tantrum like a child* just kidding. In all seriousness I do want this nail varnish, it's so pretty and I have all the other ice cream shades!

This camisole is so cute, yet the black lace gives it that sexy edge. I love the colour, that dusky purple is just to die for. I think it'd look nice in the daytime with jeans and a blazer, or dressed up with shorts, tights, heels and killer acessories!

I think there's something so beautiful about an agate necklace, so natural and raw yet the setting makes it so glam!

Aren't those pumps the cutest? I love the fact they're floral, and the bar across makes them look slightly sporty but oh so femmine!

Meez

I really just wanted to post this, so; this is pretty much me.

Feeding your Skin

You are what you eat, that's what I've always been taught, the reasoning for me trying to eat better now, as it shows on your skin. So you feed yourself, why not feed your skin?

Your skin has such a hard time, it gets blasted by the changing weather, dried out with central heating and air conditioners, then suffocated by pollution. Don't you think it deserves a treat?

The avocado if perfect for treating your skin, they are packed full of minerals, such as potassium, but also contain vitamins A, E, B and K. A facial mask made out of an avocado pear will leave your skin feeling fresh, smooth, soft and nourished.

Avocado Mask

You will need:

• One ripe avocado
• Two table spoons of honey
• A bowl
• A spoon
• A refridgerator

Step One

First you need to cut the avocado and scoop out the flesh, this should be rather easy if it's ripe. Add the flesh and honey into a bowl, mash together until you create a paste. A gooey, icky looking, but not bad tasting paste.

Step One

Step Two
Apply the paste to your face, as you would any other face mask. I also applied the smoother paste to my under eyes and lips.

Step Two

Step Three
Kick back with a book for 30minutes.

Step Three

Step Four
Once the 30minutes are up, rinse off with warm water whilst massaging your face in circular motions. Once it's rinsed off, wash your face and pat dry with a towel.

Step Four

Et voila super soft skin! Just carry on with your usual skin care routine and moisturise your way to a beautiful glow, soft, kissable skin!
As you can see, I did this myself and my skin feels great! I hope this helps!

Peace, Love and all that jazz. xo

The Ultimate Broski

I thought that I'd dedicate this blog post to a guy who provides so much entertainment.

Zack Ryder

Whether it's his tan, his style, his action figure/toy collection or his hair, this guy makes you want to watch him every week. WWWYKI. So, I'm really at a loss as to why he wasn't drafted or gracing our television screens with his presence.

I watch his youtube show True Long Island Story every week, he really deserves a break.

Come on WWE, give Zack A break!

Bad Skin, Bad!

So, by now I intended to have a haul video up, but after changing moisturisers I got the worst break out I'ver ever had. 4 evil, red bumps on my left cheek, 2 on my upper lip, one between the eyebrows and one on my chin. I've never had good skin, but I've been treating it this past year and it got better, but now, I feel like curling up and crying!

I will do a better blog post, tomorrow or something, seeing as I'm not doing my haul video (it includes the most amazing boots ever!) which, I guess, gives my cheapsmells order chance to arrive. I've also ordered an acne cream, but I'm waiting for it to arrive, and test before I talk about it, but I'm optimistic.

Anyways, it's been my ambition to be blonde, blonde ambition, ever since I dyed my lovely blonde hair Midnight blue in college, ever since I've struggled to get it light enough, and those red mishaps I had, oh and the green one.

Well I now have yellow-y blonde hair, which I lightened with a lovely little dye, which in all honest I thought would be crap (like the red & blue hair), I'm at this mid-tone stage, before I dye it again (don't worry, I'm taking very good care).

So earlier, I was bored and decided to play with my make up, I was that happy with the look that I had to take a photo (or a bazillion), but there's the issue of my bad skin, so I photoshopped the chosen photo, just to hide the blemishes and a mole I have.

So, that's the make up.

I used a gold eyeshadow over the lid, swept it out towards my eyebrow, then along the lower lash line.
Then with a matt black eyeshadow I exagerated my outer V, then used the same eyeshadow as an eyeliner and blended it inwards and upwards to create a smoky look. I also bought it along the bottom lash line.
I used a touch of white eye shadow along the brow bone to highlight.
Finally, I used an eyeliner pencil to line the waterline and used my favourite mascara to make my lashes big.

By the way, I didn't photoshop myself that pale, I think it's a combination of the SPF in my moisturiser & foundation with the flash of my camera.

Yellow hair, LOL!

So for now;

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

The Royal Wedding 2011

Really, how could I not post about this? I'm not usually the most patriotic person, maybe it's because I'm engaged myself, or simply wanted to see the dress, but at about 8am I forced myself (and Craig) to roll out of bed, head downstairs and watch the coverage on television with Craig's mom and sister. Those two had been up since 6am for this! But we sat, judged the outfits of guests entering the abbey and drank our tea (latte in my case, I cannot stand tea).

I was shocked at the lack of colour the guests were wearing, playing it safe in dated tones, and the hats....ugh! Ok, some looked like amazing pieces of art, that should have been on a podium, not the head of some person who is important enough to warrant the invitation to a Royal wedding! I have also decided that hats are to be banned from my wedding, well those sort of hats anyway!

But when David and Victoria Beckham arrived, we made noise. He looked so dashing, and his hair looked great. That man has seriously got better with age. As for Victoria, I guess dressing a baby bump and looking smart enough for a State do is tricky, not had to do it myself, but what she wore was pretty to say the least, that hat was something else though.

David and Victoria Beckham arriving at Westminster Abbey

Collective descision was that Prince's William and Harry looked absolutely dashing in their officer's uniforms.

Prince's Harry (left) and William heading to Westminster Abbey

I've always thought that HRH The Queen has always dressed well, and I was definately expecting a bright coloured suit, she didn't disappoint.

"The Queen wearing an Angela Kelly designed single crepe wool primrose dress with hand sown beading at the neck" - Courtesy of Clarence House

The Queen and Prince Phillip heading to Westminster Abbey

Then, of course the moment we'd all been waiting for. The moment that Kate stepped out of the car. Her dress was perfect! Not over the top, but very classy, without being frumpy.

"Kate Middleton's wedding dress is an ivory gown with lace applique floral detail designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen" - @BBCRoyalWedding

Kate Middleton arriving at Westminster Abbey

As she walked down the aisle I was close to tears, so was Craig's mom, but his sister did cry, no shame in it, for a very reliogious wedding it was beautiful. One of my favourite moments was seeing the Queen move her mouth, but not actually singing the hymns.

I have to say, today I was proud to be Brittish. The masses that turned up to stand in the crowd and celebrate such a lovely occassion, whilst being well behave made me rather happy today. So I leave you with the image everyone was waiting for, the kiss.

The kiss

Peace, love and all that jazz. xo

All the images I used in this blog were taken from BBC Royal Wedding's twitter