My Christmas Wishlist

Any of you lacking in inspiration of Christmas gifts this year? I know I'm certainly not! Here's a list of a few things I've had my eye on that might give you some ideas on what to get someone this year (or even just to ask for yourself).



Nike Trainers                                                                                Better than Sex Mascara

See by Chloe                                                                    Waitrose Pure Beauty 

Curling Wand

                            Etoile Top                                                       Kat Von Dee Tattoo Liner

                Q&A: 5 year Journal                                                                 Lacy Shorts

Happy December 4th x


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October Favourites

I can safley say that October is my favourite month of the year. The reason for this is that it marks the beginning of my busiest time of the year (and it also means that Christmas is right around the corner). October also lies in the midst of Autumn which is my favourite season! So to sum up my favourite month of the year, here are my monthly favourites!

Beauty: Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
             Urban Decay All Nighter Spray
             Urban Decay Eye Primer

Music: Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift

Moments: My trip to New York was insane- blog post coming soon!
                 Halloween Night out (minus the lack of creativity in the costumes)
                 Finding my new favourite coffee shop
                 My brothers 8th birthday
                Holding a 12 week old meerkat

Books: The Mortal Instruments, City of Heavenly Fire

Perfume: See By Chloe

TV Shows: American Horror Story- season 2....need I say more?
                   30 Rock
                   Downton Abbey

Food: Chocolate and Raspberry Croissants
           Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes





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1989

Can we just take a moment? Right, lets just take a moment to appreciate 1989...or just Taylor Swift in general.


Okay thanks.

After the much long awaited and anticipated arrival of the 27th of October, it finally came and we were all graced with the presence of 16 new Taylor Swift songs- each of which I am already in love with. It was literally all I listened to yesterday (and I don't regret it. At all.)

Out of the songs I have narrowed it down to my top 5 (in no particular order):
1. Welcome to New York
2. Blank Space
3. Style
4. Wildest Dreams
5. Shake it off


Now a lot has been said about how it is a different type of music that is on this album than the country style that we originally heard from Taylor Swift. It really makes us realize how her music has progressed and changed throughout the years in her 5 different albums (quite an accomplishment at the age of 24 to have 5 albums!)

So I pose the difficult question to you of which one is your favourite?

I honestly couldn't pick, but I will say that it was the "Speak now" era that I transitioned from a "Taylor Swift fan", to a "Taylor Swift FAN."

I was lucky enough to go see Taylor Swift in the London o2 this past February for the Red Tour, which I will finish by sharing a few pictures from.


Thanks for reading X

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My Miracle Products for Taming Unruely Hair

Okay so when it comes to looking after my hair I will admit that I can be quite lazy. However when I do make the effort these are the products that I always reach for! 

(Just as a side note since I haven't spoken about my hair on here before, I wash my hair every other day and often find that my ends get very dry! My hair drys naturally straight (ish))

First off we have the Schwarzkopf Gliss Shine Tonic Repair Care- Honestly if you spray this to the ends of your hair when they are looking particularly dry, they suddenly feel so much more silky! I'm not even exaggerating. Also at the low price of £2.49 you really cannot complain!

On a slightly more pricey note we have Percy and Reed Finishing Polish. My favourite thing about this is the smell! It smells so good! Just use a tiny amount and run it through the ends of your hair on the days when its just a bit fly away and its an instant fix to make your hair a little more polished looking. (£10)

In terms of creating a more silky effect to your dry ends then I really recommend the Got 2B oil-licious Dry Oil Spray  Just a couple of sprays and you are good to go! (£3)

This last product is a well known one across the beauty community: Argan Oil. Whilst the other products I have mentioned are for applying to your hair when its dry, this is for damp hair. I use this every couple of weeks. On the days that I do use this I skip out on using conditioner. (£13)

With winter coming along soon maybe now is the time to invest in one of these to save your hair from the cold 

Whats your favorite hair products? 

Thanks for reading! x

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Happy Booster- Glow & Mood Boosting Illuminating Bronzing Veil

The main thing that grabbed my attention with the Happy Booster  was the packaging! It's so cute! It also comes with a small brush to apply the product with which was good as far as the supplied brushes that tend to be included in these kind of products, however I prefer to use my own. It also comes with a puff to use also.

So along with the packaging, I also like the smell (although its not for everyone). I can't smell it once  it is on my face, but it is quite strong when applying. It is claimed that this makes it a good experience in applying the product, thus making that person happy- hence the name "happy booster."

As for the product itself I do like it. Its not something I would rave about to everyone I know, but I do like to use it now and then to give myself a nice golden glow. It is very easy to work with and thus a great product for beginners to try out as it is easy to blend and quite versatile. Although remember that it is a loose powder product when buying!

I mostly dust this across my cheeks and find that I use this product mainly in the summer. 

As I mentioned, I do love the packaging and I'd say this is probably the best thing about the product in itself. However, whilst it is sturdy and I can't imagine it breaking, it is also quite bulky which 

may annoy some people in terms of fitting it into their make-up bags. 

When buying this don't expect a heavy pigmented bronzer, it is quite light (again might be a plus for those new to working with bronzers.)

Also I personally don't believe that the natural plant extracts in this that are claimed to mimic the effects of endorphin's had much of an impact on me, However, I guess that that would differ from person to person.

This bronzer retails from around $9 to $15 dollars depending on where you buy it from. 

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed! X

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NYX Blusher Review

So I may be a bit late on the Bandwagon here but I just have to say that I love these blushers! This one is one of my favorites and is in the colour Peach. The reason I decided to write a post about this was to let all you fellow UK folk that NYX is now available in store at Next- I was so excited when I found out.
If you haven't tried anything from NYX before the blushes are a great way to start! Retailing at £6 they are affordable and you get a great amount of pigment for what it is you are paying for! Definitely check them out if you haven't already!

Thanks for reading! X


P.S - If there is ever any product you want review just drop me a comment and I'll give it a try for you!

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Whats in my bag?

Here's a fun post for all you people like me who love to have a nosy about in other peoples bags on the internet!

So here is my bag:

As you can see it is a black slouchy bag from River Island. I've had this a few years now so they no longer sell it- sorry! :(

And here is a sneak peak of what was inside: 

So we have my holographic purse (which I love and also have a mini version of) which is from River Island. 

My Victoria Secret Body Lotion in Pure Seduction which I have been using recently as a hand cream. This is a mini version so is good for transporting about. 

My sunglasses are from Forever 21 and have pokadots on the outside f the arms, and a floral design (which you can just about see in the picture) on the inside.

My Vaseline in Pink Bubbly is a must!

My headphones always have to be there and are always

 in a knot.

Other than the Vaseline the only other lip product I found was my Philosophy lipgloss in Daiquirir

And then every girl needs to have multiple hair ties in their bag!

On the left there is my tiger print notebook from Topshop which I use for keeping a whole host of random lists (and a pen to write in it with of course)

And on the right I have my current book of choice which is The Phantom of the Opera. This is one of my favorite stories ever and I could read it again and again. 

So there we have it, that's everything in my bag (minus all the clutter that I left out such as my collection of receipts..there was a lot...)

Thanks for reading guys! X

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5 Tips to Being a Better You

1. Spend at least 7 hours in the Land of Nod- I know, I know, everyone says it, but they say it for a reason! I used to be one of those people who stayed up to 2am watching Youtube videos and just generally surfing nonsense on the web. I'll tell you now that I just couldn't go back! If it gets past 10pm I feel guilty that I'm not in bed! Now once I got into this good sleeping habit I didn't suddenly transform into superwoman who had 100% brain power; but what I did gain was just a more "ready to take on the day" attitude. It honestly feels so good to just be more refreshed throughout the day.
- Don't give up hope after one good nights sleep if you still feel groggy the next day, it takes a couple of weeks to really start realizing that you couldn't do without those few extra hours. 

2. Good morning, good morning- start off the day with a positive tune to get your spirits going (https://play.spotify.com/user/skyesthelimit003/playlist/62zguERiz2RINjaM18CTQo) Just listening to a positive song whilst your doing your make-up- or in the shower if you are one of those snazzy people with the shower radios- can really make a change to your attitude for the day.

3. Beware of the Midnight snack- I don't know about you but I always find myself hungry when I get into bed. Sometimes I choose to wind down to some Youtube videos and after watching an Essiebuttonvlog I'm always craving some ramen, However I do try my best to resist! Eating late at night can cause major breakouts so whilst I always fancy a snack (or meal) at the time, I know that my future, broken out self will regret it.
- If you really wan something try a glass of water or some peppermint tea (sometimes just the taste of that will curb cravings- or you may even have just been confusing hunger for thirst- which is something I am guilty of!)

4.Give the animals some love- We all love our little furry animals but sometimes we can get caught up in the hussle and bussle in our lives and they can take a backseat. Take your dog to that further stretch of the park that you normally don't make it to- they'll get all excited and whilst their tails are wagging, your legs will be burning those extra few calories. Treat your cat to those extra special biscuits once and a while and let your hamster have an extra few minutes in his wheel. But most importantly just take some more time out of your day to devote to them.
-If you don't have a pet then go to round to a friends that does for a cuddle or alternatively watch cute videos online.I love this one!

5. Seasonal Tip- Invest in a new pair of slippers. Honestly the best part of my day is taking my shoes off and changing into mine! I now cant believe I was someone who used to walk about their house bare footed!

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TMI TAG!!

1: What are you wearing? Leggings and a baggy jumper as per

2: Ever been in love? Yes, hello Leonardo...

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? Nope! No terrible breakup stories!

4: How tall are you? 5'5 

5: How much do you weigh? 123 lbs 

6: Any tattoos? Nope, none

7: Any piercings? Just your standard ear piercings 

8: OTP? Tess and Will- 10 points if you know who they are :)

9: Favorite Show? Of all time, it would be Lost, closely followed by Heroes- but at the moment I'm loving Revenge and PLL

10: Favorite bands? Keane, Imagine Dragons, 1975, Maroon 5 (first few that popped to mind)

11: Something you miss? New York and freedom from exams

12: Favorite song? Hard to say! All time would maybe be "We Might as Well Be Strangers" by Keane, but I love a bit of T-Swizzle

13: How old are you? Sweet 16 :):(

14: Zodiac sign? Capricorn 

15: Quality you look for in a partner? Loyal, laid back and a bit of a joker (but sensitive when it counts)

16: Favorite Quote? "Never regret what you've done, because at the time it seemed like the right thing to do"

17: Favorite actor? Tom Hanks 

18: Favorite color? Pink and Yellow (but to wear it would be black, grey and white)

19: Loud music or soft? Depends on my mood- on the whole soft but love a bit of Loud music to dance to or on road-trips 

20: Where do you go when you’re sad? My bed! Or to walk my dog round the park (that always makes me feel better)

21: How long does it take you to shower? 5 minutes if I'm in a rush or 45 minutes if I'm not (there is no inbetween

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? I will literally take as long as I am given! On school mornings I spend 45 minutes normally but if I am given longer I can use it! 

23: Ever been in a physical fight? Does fighting with my brothers count? :)

24: Turn on? Someone who makes the effort- who isn't afraid to come up and strike a conversation

25: Turn off? Someone who doesn't take into view, your opinions or someone who isn't very flexible (stubborn, always wants their own way, causes a fuss ect)

27: Fears? Clowns. ugh. 

28: Last thing that made you cry? I cried purposely for a drama monologue the other day and before that I cried at a sad video I watched on Youtube. 

29: Last time you said you loved someone? Today :)

30: Meaning behind your screen name? It's my middle name put with an expression :)

31: Last book you read? "Great Expectations" 

32: The book you’re currently reading? "House of Hades"

33: Last show you watched? Modern Family! :)

34: Last person you talked to? My brothers

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? Close friend from school who I've been friends with for about 2 or 3 years now I think?

36: Favorite food? PIZZA, PIZZA AND...PIZZA

37: Place you want to visit? Rome, L.A, and a lot of places in Asia 

38: Last place you were? The Park (I'm not sad, just out on a walk ;))

39: Do you have a crush? Yeah...James Franco

41: Last time you were insulted? Can't remebember- dont tend to listen to insults really!

42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Something sour! 

43: What instruments do you play? Very limited piano, guitar and recorder

44: Favourite piece of jewellery?Tiffany Necklace :) 

45: Last sport you played? Netball :) 

46: Last song you sang? S Club 7...00's throwback

47: Favourite chat up line? Not a fan of chat-up lines!

48: Last time you hung out with anyone? Like 2 weeks ago :( Stupid exams!

50: Who should answer these questions next? Anyone who wants to! Let me know if you do and I'll check it out! 

Thanks for reading! X 

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