Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone I hope that this year is lucky and full adventure. I hope that you all had a wonderful New Years Eve. As I was in work all day yesterday I spent my evening baking goodies to take to a family get together today. I made sorm Viennese whirls, biscuits and some bread a recipe/baking tips will be up in a post soon. Today I will be spending my day at my partners grandmas with the rest of there family were having a nice meal and having a good chin wag. We will then be heading home as my parents are coming round to help celebrate the first day of the year.

Get Ready Tips For A Party

Hi guys,  Today is New Years Eve. Lets get the party started. I wanted to come up with some tips for relaxing and getting ready for a big night out, I put together a list of my favourite things to do to get in the party mood. Sometimes there is nothing better than pampering yourself and taking your time with your hair an makeup. I hope this post help you take some time to yourself and really get your night started well.

1. Start With A Treatment - The best way to start they day is have a professional treatment not only will the be some nice time to relax it is also it one less thing you have to do yourself. I would usually get my nails done or if I don't have much time an eyebrow tidy.
2. Wash Your Hair First - I always start my my process by getting in the shower and washing my hair I use any simple natural shampoo with UV protection and I mix the matching conditioner with my Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, my personal preference is the luscious long one and leave this in my hair throughout the next few steps and in the bath. I start running my bath at this point
3. Apply A Face Mask - My best tip for using a face mask before a night out is only use ones you've tried before there is nothing worse than an allergic reaction or a breakout. Why not treat yourself to one of the Glam Glow selections as they are natural and can be used for longer periods of time. I like the blue one for extra hydration. As previous keep this on in the bath *.
4. Gel Eye Patches - I love to use these for a special occasion they help to reduce puffiness, fine lines and refreshes your eye area with a cooling feeling. Again keep this on in the bath.
5. Make A Drink - As your bath is just about ready make something refreshing to drink in the tub whatever you choose I recommend making it look special.
6. Have A Bath - By now your bath should be full so its time to add your favourite bath bomb. I love the Golden Wonder by Lush as it leaves your skin lovely and soft with hints of shimmer for that Victoria's secret healthy glow. 
7. Play Some Music - Once your out of the bath and you have rinsed the conditioner out of your hair put on some music that you can sing along to.
8. Hair - I always start by blow drying my hair as it takes such a long time with it being long. My favourite way to wear my hair at the moment is using my new BaByliss Hot Rollers. I would put these in now and do my makeup whilst there cooling. 
9. Makeup - When doing your makeup for a big night take your time. I recommend starting with your foundation moving onto eyes then tiding any fallout with concealer. This best way to keep your makeup looking flawless is too blend and sandwich layers of product this will also help to keep your look lasting all night.
10. Hair - Now your makeup is all finished style your hair and add any additional products you use to keep your hair in place.
11. Finally - Finish with a spritz of your best perfume mine is the Jo Malone Earl Grey and Cucumber.

* Please follow manufactures instructions.

New Years Eve Beauty

Hi Guys, Today I was looking through my makeup collection and found some beautiful pink glitter eyeshadow it inspired me to create a glamorous and sparkly makeup look for New Years Eve. I also combined this with some New Year nail designs. I hope you like what I have come up with and if any of you re-create this look please tag me on Instagram. xx

For nails I wanted something fun and glittery to match my makeup look.  I decided on a firework design on one of my nails as an accent. I made the design out of little dot of gold, white, black and glitter dots forming a circlular pattern to act as the 0 in 2015. The base for the other nails is a Ted Baker gold glitter over a shimmery cream varnish and the lettering was painted with a tiny brush in the same dark burgundy colour as the accent nail. I love this nail design so much I had to remove it just so I can re paint it again on New Years Eve.

The make up look I chose to compliment the the lovely glitter was a dramatic cut crease eye look, flushed pink cheeks and pink ombré lips to match. The key parts to creating this look is to keep the cut crease defined and smokey and the liner very thin to show the most of the pink and gold glitter. I also find that the look is best with lots of contoring espically if you'll be taking pictures on the night. 

Top Tips For Shopping The Sales.

Hi guys, How was your boxing day? Did you brave any sales yet? 
My day was quite relaxed I usually spend my boxing day visiting family or having lunch out but this year was a little different, we were so tired from all the christmas festivities yesterday that we couldn't help but have a well needed lie in.

Once we were up my other half put the boxing day match whilst I looked through the gifts I received and planned if I wanted to make any treats with the presents I got. I decided to make were homemade diary gluten free chocolates,  a lovely pumpkin spiced latte and finally I attempted to make a chocolate mint ice cream(still waiting to see the results). We spent the rest of the evening catching up on TV programmes, playing with our adorable kittens whilst typing this blog post. 

So without further adieu. xx

1. Look beforehand - Go on line and check what the stores you like have on offer, make a list of any items you know you want and anything you would like to look at. This way you know where you'll be going and if its worth the risking the busy stores.
2. Plan your shop - Now you've got your list together ask yourself will a department store have all your items? are all the stores in the same mall? which items do I want the most? Once know all these things plan your day make sure you go the stores you go and get all the items you want first, you can always go back to browse afterwards.
3. Pick your time - Think about how long you want to be out A few hours?,  30 Minutes? or the full day? This will help with the time of day you go if you want to be quick try to leave your shopping until the last few hours of the day as it will be much quieter.
4. Bring minimal items - This will make all the difference to how you feel at the end of your shop try to bring a small bag as you will be less likely to fill it with stuff that you don't need. I would suggest if you need to wear a coat make it a light easy to fold one so that you can pop it in a carrier bag if you get to warm. Wear some quick to put on like a dress for if you need to try on anything it will help cut down the time your spending in the changing rooms.
5. Ask - Don't be afraid to ask the sales assistants questions. the first thing I ask when entering a store is can I return sales items if so I skip trying on clothes and I won't think about the purchase as much, I can always return it later. If there is something you really want can they order it in for you? Is it available in any where else? or simply Do you have any more in the back? you never know they might just be able to find you one.
6. Wear comfortable footwear - This is such a easy one to forget but it makes all the difference. I always go for something flat, waterproof with no laces it makes it easier for you to stay on your feet for long periods of time and to race for that perfect product.
7. Finally Don't get flustered, Have fun. Relax shopping is supposed to be enjoyable, take your time and think about all the lovely new things your getting plus the money you'll be saving.

I hope this post helps with making your sales trip a little bit easier and pleasant. Tomorrows post will be a New years eve styling post to help you getting into the party an I will shortly being do a post on the recipes above in a blog post in a few days too.