tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18699587383410394992023-11-16T10:23:51.100+00:00love briar XAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752747695893008234noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869958738341039499.post-69280457452745038832018-05-23T20:15:00.000+01:002018-05-23T20:15:21.426+01:00The beginning of a long journey...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been half a year since I last wrote anything on here. I stopped using my Twitter and kind of fell out the blogging band wagon. But as I'm about to start a skin journey I asked people on Twitter if they'd like me to document it and surprising people did! </div>
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Let's start with a bit of background. When I was in secondary school I was quite lucky to have pretty good skin. I had the odd spot here and there but generally felt super secure and confident about how my skin looked without makeup. </div>
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When I started university, just before my 19th birthday I began noticing how my skin was changing. Not only was I a hell of a lot spottier than previously, I also started getting dry patches and really oily patches across my t-zone. </div>
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I started wearing a lot more make up. I know as you get older you can become much more self aware but it really started to get me down. As the year went on I finally went to my GP. It took me a lot to do this. With someone who suffers from panic disorder I was terrified I was being over dramatic as everyone always told me my skin looked fine.</div>
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But then things got worse... My GP used the words 'cystic acne' which basically describes exactly what I was going through. Hard, solid, sore lumps under the skin that just would not shift!! <i>Annoying. </i>After going to the GP the doctor prescribed me a strong Benzoyl Peroxide cream. The first few weeks were completely fine but all of a sudden my skin switched. It was the sorest it had ever been, it was super red, dry and flakey and absolutely everything made it burn BAD. </div>
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This was one of the lowest points. I cried at the thought of going to work <i>(customer service = serving customers all day) </i>because I was so self conscious and I couldn't put anything on my skin to even attempt covering the huge red spots I had all over my face. I felt like I didn't want to go out because someone might comment on my redness and yes, people did. I was called greasy, spotty and even asked if I'm sun burnt and it hurt me. </div>
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To top it all of last year I was told I also had rosacea which totally made sense because all across my cheeks, nose and chin are completely red 24/7 and spider veins began popping up. <i>FAB. </i></div>
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Of course, back to my GP I went. I basically cried and cried until he finally said he'd refer me to a dermatologist. After waiting nearly 7 months and having cancelled appointments I have finally had my first ever proper dermatologist appointment!!!! <i>YAY. </i></div>
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I've been told I'll be put on roaccutane which is something I have done a hell of a lot of research on and I won't lie I'm both terrified but buzzing about the possibility of having nice skin!!! I have had a blood test and will be finding out in the coming week what's going to happen next.</div>
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I'm totally up for blogging about my experience on roaccutane and might even do some sit down or vlog style videos about how I'm finding the whole skin journey. </div>
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*<i>Disclaimer* Posting about my acne and the struggles I've faced with my mental heath is something that takes a lot to do and I would appreciate it if you could respect that. Please remember that everyone has different ways of going through/dealing with these sorts of things</i></div>
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Since being back at university I haven't been blogging. Not because I don't want too but I've actually become head of fashion & beauty for the university magazine, meaning that I've been up to my eyeballs in writing and editing articles... Alongside a mountain of work! But, I've started a module all about blogging and I remembered just how much I missed my blog so what better way to restart than to post my first outfit of the day (OOTD) post from my trip to Amsterdam. </div>
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I spent the weekend in Amsterdam for my boyfriends birthday (giving him the lovely job of taking millions of photos of me) and thought I'd take snaps of what I was wearing as lately I've been really into wearing and trying new looks. I'll do my best to link the original items but alternatives might be in place as I do a lot of my shopping in vintage shops here in Leicester. </div>
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Day 1- From airport to Amsterdam</div>
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Finding something comfortable but stylish for your first day can be a bit of a mission but culottes are perfect! They can be dressed up but also dressed down so I decided to pair them with some Stan Smiths and an oversized washed out denim jacket.</div>
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Day 2 - Red accents</div>
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Red has swiftly become my all time favourite colour and this beanie I found in Bershka Amsterdam adds a pop of colour to a relatively monochrome outfit. I've also been loving my denim skirt and find pairing it with an oversized hoodie can keep you warm as well as comfy.<i> Not sure you've noticed yet but comfort for me is key!</i></div>
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Day 3 - Oversized everything</div>
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T-shirt dresses and band tee's have been in all summer and have been coming into the colder months as a layering option. I found pairing this dress with another oversized item of clothing worked really well. The jacket is an old school vintage Nike waterproof that adds some colour to the outfit. Every person in the world seems to own a pair of Vans and I don't blame them. These shoes are go with every single outfit ever and are super comfortable! </div>
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I used the same bag throughout the trip but unfortunately I brought it so long ago and abroad that I have no idea where you could find it from! If any of you know any designs similar please comment below I'd love to be able to find an alternative! </div>
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I've been meaning to do this post for a crazy long time but just never got round to it! I was originally going to do a first impressions, but after using this palette constantly for the past six months I thought I'd switch it up and do a full review!</div>
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I've always had so much love for Urban Decay and was desperate to get my hands on one of their palette's. I opted for the 'Naked 2' which is available <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123932010699_-1" target="_blank">HERE </a>for £39.50. It comes with 12 shades that includes both matte and shimmer finishes. It also has a doubled ended brush called 'Good Karma shadow/crease' and is exclusive to this palette. I absolutely love this brush and actually use it all the time!</div>
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From the swatches its already quite clear to see that they are really pigmented and from the photo above I only swiped the shade once. On top of this they blend beautifully. I find I use a fluffy brush to blend out and only have to use a small amount of colour. I've already been using this palette for about half a year and haven't touched pan on any of the shades yet! <i>Amazing.</i></div>
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The only colour I find a bit pointless in this palette is the first shade called 'Foxy'. It's a banana type shade which I love but it just doesn't show up much on my skin tone. However, saying this I do find this one to be really good for a matte base colour or if you want a more natural look on your eyes.</div>
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My absolute favourite colour in the palette has got to be 'Chopper'. It's a beautiful sparkly copper colour and I always find myself going back to this shade and doing an orangey/copper look.</div>
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This palette is so versatile. With such a range of different colours I can do smokey eyes, copper eyes and even some purple. I definitely recommend this if you're new to makeup as a kind of beginning high end palette because it's so easy to apply and doesn't leave a lot of fall under the eyes.</div>
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This is my last university tips blog post and will be all about how to manage your time when away at university. If you haven't seen my other two posts about preparation and saving money then please go check them out! <i>*<a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-prepping.html" target="_blank">PREPPING</a> AND <a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-saving-money.html" target="_blank">SAVING MONEY</a>*</i></div>
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When you head of to university managing your time can be quite stressful. You have to study, make time for yourself, socialise and sleep. So, here are a few tips on how to help and mainly how to focus on your studies.</div>
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1. A<b>void distractions</b></div>
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University is just full of distractions but be strong and try to stay away if you know you have things that have to be done. The best way to do this is to use your university facilities such as going to the library or a classroom. By setting up in a quieter environment you can focus way better!</div>
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2. <b>Make a schedule </b></div>
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When you have tonnes to do I find making a schedule for the week breaks everything up much easier and it doesn't seem so daunting. You can then start crossing things off as you do them and that shows you actual progress which can often be motivating.</div>
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3. <b>Give yourself some me time</b></div>
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Even when you have loads to do you need to give yourself some time to either be alone or socialise and see your friends. By doing this it allows you to have a breather and relax for a bit. As important as studying and stuff is it's so important to give yourself some time off. Your body will thank you!</div>
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4. <b>Prep and plan</b></div>
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Don't leave things till the last minute!!! By prepping and planning you give yourself some time to overlook everything that needs doing and also reduces stress massively. Planning can help you write down any ideas and really boost your motivation.</div>
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5. <b>Prioritise</b> </div>
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Make sure you separate what needs to be done and what you want to be done. By prioritising things you can get the most important things done first. I normally prioritised by using the dates things needing doing so that everything was done in time. </div>
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Again, even if you aren't going to university you can always use these tips to manage your time if you are at school or college. Make sure you go check out all of my other university tip blog posts <a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-prepping.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-saving-money.html" target="_blank">here</a> and good luck for anyone going away to university!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752747695893008234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869958738341039499.post-46545714242237802622017-09-06T18:00:00.000+01:002017-09-06T18:00:03.774+01:00University tips // Saving money!<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is the second post for my three post series all about my university tips. If you haven't seen my first post you can read it <a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-prepping.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This one will be talking about probably one of the most important things to do when going off to university.<b> SAVING MONEY.</b></div>
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Student finance is great but they don't always give you a lot to live on and receiving a low amount of money can make leaving home so daunting. But... even though I can't offer real money there are loads of ways that you can save some dollar!</div>
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1. <b>Budget!!!</b></div>
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Budget your money and stick to it. Remember you're a student now. By giving yourself a budget it means you can see exactly what you need and how much everything will be. You can also take note of what you are spending your money on either weekly or monthly and if you are over spending you can look back and see what you need to cut out.</div>
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2. <b>FRESHERS</b></div>
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Don't spend your entire bank during freshers, you'll have at least 3 more months until your next loan and living on pot noodles and toast isn't fun. We all know that having a huge lump sum of money dropped into your bank account during freshers is super tempting but give yourself a budget and don't go crazy. </div>
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3. <b>Forget about your car</b></div>
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Driving is great and I loved my car but the fact is you won't need it. If you have a car the best thing to do would be sell it. This way you'll make some extra cash! Normally when you go away to university everything is a walkable distance away. </div>
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4. <b>Student discount</b></div>
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Tonnes of places offer student discount now. You can either buy an NUS card or use the unidays app. Whenever you go somewhere all you need to do is search to see if they offer discount or simply ask. Both of these offer discount on things such as shops, restaurants and even hotels.</div>
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5. <b>Get a student bank account</b></div>
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Not everyone wants to use an over draft but loads of banks now offer student accounts that give you an interest free over draft. <i>(Basically you can borrow money and not have to pay any interest on it.) </i>Even if you don't ever have to use your overdraft it's much safer to have it incase anything does happen. Just remember, don't be tempted to start spending it all on things you really don't need. <i>*Clothes... makeup... ect... *</i></div>
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I used all of these tips in my first year and will most probably be using many of them again. You could even use some of these if you aren't going to university but just want to save some money. Keep an eye out for my last post about saving money and you can read my previous post <a href="http://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/university-tips-prepping.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I hope they help and a huge good luck to anyone going away this month to university!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752747695893008234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869958738341039499.post-13828633087307748572017-09-04T18:01:00.000+01:002017-09-04T18:01:56.491+01:00University tips // Prepping!<div style="text-align: center;">
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This time last year I was busy running around like a headless chicken trying to get everything together before I went away to start three years in Leicester for university. I found heading off to university both daunting and exciting. I went out and brought every single type of saucepan and started stocking up on essentials such as pasta. </div>
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So, before <b>you</b> go crazy in Ikea I though I’d do a three part blog post series with some tips to help you before going away to university including prepping, saving money and how I found it best to manage my time. </div>
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Todays post will be all about preparing for university and some advice on how to do so! Hopefully some, <i>if not all</i> of these tips will help make university life a little easier!</div>
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1. <b>LISTS! </b></div>
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Writing lists of things you need to get will make your lives ten times easier. You can write up your own or go online and find a pre-made one. You can write down different categories like things for your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. I found making a list made me not forget anything essential.</div>
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2. <b>Colour themes</b></div>
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Now this one may seem weird but having some kind of colour scheme for my bedroom made it so much easier when I was out buying bits and bobs for my room. It stopped me from going crazy and buying absolutely everything and instead made me look out for some nicer more suitable items. I also found by having a coloured theme for my room I was able to make it my own and it really helped with the home sickness. </div>
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3. <b>Get a REAL email address</b></div>
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By now I’m assuming lots of you have an email address that isn’t something like ‘princess2017’ because no lecturer or job application will ever take you seriously! Having a professional looking email address that you can contact your university on is so much easier. Everything will be in one place for you to find things and you’ll be able to use it for things in the future such as work experience or placement. It’ll also make organising things 10x easier as well. You’ll be able to link everything together on your computer and phone.</div>
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Now I’m not a huge Facebook fan and I rarely use it other than to speak to family but during this time of year Facebook is full of university group pages that you can request to join. By doing this you can meet so many other people who are in the same boat as you and you can begin to make friends with people. From here you can even find some of the people on your course or who you may be living with if you’re staying in halls. I found this super helpful and actually met some of my best uni friends this way!</div>
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5. <b>Get involved!</b></div>
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When you arrive at uni your first week will be a blur. There will be fresher’s fair, loads of events and you’ll be meeting so many new people. My best tip would be to get stuck in. Talk to new people and get to know your surroundings. I found starting in my halls was best and as I became familiar with everything I started venturing out around campus. Fresher’s fair is also something to get involved in. You’ll be given so many freebies and also get a chance to look at the different societies. Doing all of this will make making new friends easier and make university life easier too!</div>
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For anyone off to university this month then good luck! Just keep in mind that everyone is in the exact same boat as you and you'll be fine.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752747695893008234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869958738341039499.post-82340121476504348102017-08-30T18:17:00.000+01:002017-08-30T18:17:10.237+01:00Photo diary // South of France<div style="text-align: center;">
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Whilst I am writing this I should be unpacking my mountain of holiday clothes but the thought of all that washing is just too much! Yesterday I got back from my family holiday to Saint-Aulaye in the south of France so I thought I'd do another one of my photo diary posts as my others have been really popular with you all. </div>
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Saint-Aulaye is a beautiful little village in the countryside of France. Luckily the weather was absolutely beautiful and I was able to explore the surrounding villages. I also made sure I took loads of outfit pictures so they will be coming soon in another blogpost all about my outfit choices throughout the holiday!</div>
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Hope you enjoy my snap-shots! </div>
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An adorable snack-shack in the centre of Saint-Aulaye which made the most amazing crepes.</div>
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Found a tiny little family run bakery. The owner made these amazing croissants. </div>
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Riberic had a chocolatier that sold these macaroons.</div>
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A beautiful snap of Saint-Aulaye's main street.</div>
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One of the villages we drove through on our way home.</div>
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Me and Ciar by the river.</div>
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The street just outside of Saint-Aulaye.</div>
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Another beautiful scenic photograph in our village. The photos do not do the place justice.</div>
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I've never had the chance to try any of 'Too Faced' make up ranges but was lucky enough to find these two melted metal lipsticks in my local TK-Maxx in the shades Jelly and Violet. Both shades are purple toned and are 100% statement lips. I definitely recommend popping into TK-Maxx to see if they have any high end products in stock because I picked up these for under £10 and they normally retail at £19 and can be found <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_154614103399_-1" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The lipsticks are a liquid version of a metallic lipstick and come with a sponge applicator on the end of the tube for an easy application. They leave lips looked glazed which is something not everyone loves but I think looks so 90's and love it! Also, because of this they don't dry out the lips at all and feel totally comfortable. </div>
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Both of these shades are really pigmented however I find with the shade 'Violet' I do have to reapply a few times throughout the day because it is a lot lighter looking on the lips than in this swatch. The bottom shade lasts so much longer because it leaves a more subtle stain if applied just once. </div>
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I have spent sooo long waiting for the <a href="http://beautybay.com/cosmetics/morphe/35om35colormattenaturegloweyeshadowpalette/" target="_blank">Morphe 35OM palette</a> to come back in stock at <a href="http://beautybay.com/" target="_blank">BeautyBay</a> and finally I got my hands on it so I thought I'd do a first impressions post.</div>
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This palette is an all matte version of the 35OM which is an even bigger sell out! I much prefer a matte eyeshadow look and found that I didn't have many matte palettes so though I'd give this one a go. The burnt out colours are so in at the moment and I've already got so much use out of it.</div>
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The colour pay off is absolutely amazing so I think this palette is going to last a really long time. On top of this all of the colours are easily blendable and create some gorgeous looks. I especially love the right hand section of the palette because the orangey/red colours are my favourite.</div>
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Exam season is finally over and done with and now I actually have some spare time to start blogging again. As someone who struggles with acne and finds it difficult to come across products that don't set my skin off I thought I'd kick off with a skincare post! <i>(Basically telling you how much I friggin' love Nivea atm)</i><br />
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If you're like me and you wear waterproof mascara then <b>this ones for you! </b>I absolutely swear by this eye make-up remover. I hardly have to use any product to remove my mascara and it doesn't take a whole lot of rubbing either. Not only does it leave your eyelids squeaky clean but it also doesn't leave that horrible greasy feel some removers do.</div>
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Sometimes if I'm only wearing light makeup I prefer using this cleansing milk over micellar water because it isn't as harsh on my skin. I massage this into my skin like a moisturiser using my finger tips and then wipe off with a large cotton pad. It removes my make-up really well and also leaves my skin feeling hydrated.<br />
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For the past 7 or so years I have tried many different face washes and I've never found one I have loved and re-purchased. <b>But that has all changed. </b>This face is really good at targeting blackheads and purifying the skin. I find using this both in the morning and at night leaves my skin feeling healthy and clean.<br />
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This night cream is intense. It has a very thick consistency which I personally love. I find when I massage this into my skin before bed I wake up with my skin feeling so soft. I would definitely recomment this if your skin is in need of a smoothness boost!<br />
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<a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-Lip-Care-Essential/p/559039" target="_blank">Nivea Lip Care Essential</a> - £1.65<br />
This lip balm is one I have been repurchasing for years! It has a gorgeous scent and doesn't feel too heavy on the lips. It hydrates my lips and leaves them super soft. Especially in the colder months. Its simple uncoloured balm means it is perfect to just chuck in my bag.<br />
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I hope you all are loving the new blog theme and layout and any comments below would be greatly appreciated. Feels so good to be blogging again!<br />
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Like any twenty-year-old girl I absolutely love having a tan but as much as I'd love to hop abroad a catch a real one that just isn't possible. This is where the trusty bottle of fake tan comes out but to be honest I've just never found one that leaves me with a glowing tan. That was until I saw the Honey Bronze range from The Body Shop...</div>
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With the sun finally making an appearance and The Body Shop having a 3 for 2 offer I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get my glow on and try out some of their products. I picked up the Shimmering Dry Oil, the Honey Bronze Drops Of Sun and the Highlighting Dome.</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/body/body-bronzing/shimmering-dry-oil-honey/p/p000807" target="_blank">Shimmering Dry Oil</a> - £18</div>
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Now this product isn't to be confused with your bog standard fake tan because it doesn't give you that kind of intensity. Instead the oil leaves you with a more of a sun kissed shimmery tan which is a lot more subtle but much more realistic looking. I much prefer this instead of my normal tan because it leaves my skin feeling hydrated but doesn't leave a greasy feel like most oil based products do. Even though it is quite pricey I've found a little goes a long way so I reckon this product will last me quite a while and will be perfect to apply over a real tan in the summer!</div>
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This product can be mixed into anything... but preferably in moisturiser or foundation to give you a golden glow. I find this is perfect to use on my face after I've applied my shimmering dry oil so that my face actually matches the rest of my body! One of the things I love the most about this product is that it is shimmer free. I find a lot of bronzed face products contain shimmer which I find on me makes me look totally OTT but this one leaves me looking glowy as hell! Again this product will last me forever because one drop is more than enough.</div>
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I just couldn't resist yet another highlighter! <i>I'm obsessed. </i>The shade of this highlighter is 01 and reminds me of Mac Soft and Gentle but in a cream version (heaven I know). The shape of this product is perfect because I can just swipe the tops of my cheek bones so easily and it leaves a shimmery highlight. I also find this product to be easy to blend and for only £9 I've definitely been getting my moneys worth.</div>
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This post is going to be very different to anything I've posted on my blog before but I really want to start talking about real life situations and personal experiences because I absolutely love reading posts like this and find things like this can be super helpful. The other week I asked you guys on twitter if you'd like more personal blog posts and the majority voted yes, so I thought I'd kick this off with my month from hell thanks to the pill.</div>
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The contraceptive pill is something that thousands of women use and even though so many of us take it, it isn't something people really talk about. I was first put on the combined pill when I was 15 to help regulate my crazy periods. The doctor said it would make them lighter, shorter and less painful. <i>How amazing?</i></div>
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For years I haven't even thought twice about being on the pill. I went to all of my check ups and did the usual weight, height and blood pressure checks and always walked away happy a larry with six more months of pills. This was until I was randomly put onto a different brand called Rigevidon. I was told by my nurse that my doctors have stopped stocking my original pill so this was the exact same ingredients and that everything would be the same. <i>As much as this was true in the sense that the ingredients were the same, the quality of this pill was not and it made me feel AWFUL. </i></div>
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Week one was full of mood swings and breakdowns. Week two was pretty much the same. I couldn't pin point what on earth was actually wrong with me but I just didn't feel good at all. And by week 3 I felt exhausted all of the time and the headaches and bloating I suffered from were insane. Me being me I decided to google my symptoms and see if anyone else has had the same problem and <b>oh my god</b> the internet was full of horror stories. <i>Quick tip: Don't google symptoms EVER. It's never going to be good news!</i></div>
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I finally decided to book an appointment with my new doctors who thankfully did stock my old pill but I was told to finish the packet before changing. I'm now back on my original pill which is Ovranette but I didn't skip my 7 day break like I should have. <i>Woops...</i> I've never really had any problems with this pill before and find I'm much more relaxed taking something I know I'm familiar with. </div>
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I know this post is completely different to anything I've wrote on here before but topics like these are things I could ramble on about for days and I love reading stuff like this. So, every month I'm now going to be uploading a more wordy and personal blog post because I have so many things I want to speak about that normally just get swept under the carpet.<br />
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My photo diary posts are my absolute fav to sit down and create so I thought I'd do another one on my quick New Years trip to Amsterdam. Me and boyfriend booked this trip back in November and I'd been desperate to go ever since. </div>
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We only spent three days in this beautiful city but managed to get so many touristy things done! I loved taking photos of the streets and of our food ect. <i>(watch out for a mouth watering pancake pic!) </i>However, as I've said before I am by no means a professional photographer and all my photos were taken on my iPhone 6s. </div>
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Brunch at a cute little cafe</div>
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Quick pit stop at an adorable coffee shop</div>
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This week I decided to chop my blonde locks off and go for a brand new look. Grey ombre!!! I absolutely love this look and want to thank my hairdresser so much for achieving it <i>(even though she'll never read this...)</i> because my hair was a total mess before she worked her magic on it.</div>
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Before applying any grey dye to my hair I had blonde highlights put through my hair so that the colour/toner would take more. I had sliced foils put through so it was more natural looking. <i>(Basically one layer highlighted, then the other not, then another highlighted)</i></div>
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After having the highlights done my hairdresser mixed a silver/blonde toner with <a href="http://www.crazycolor.co.uk/shop/products/" target="_blank">Crazy Colours Granite </a>hair dye. This was applied to wet hair and was applied all over. The dye was left on for about 20 minutes because I have thicker hair but you can wash the dye off in around 10-15 minutes if you have much lighter or thinner hair!</div>
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When it comes to maintaining the colour purple shampoo will become your best friend! I use an intensive shampoo and condition once a week and any other washes I just use the daily ones. On top of this I tone my hair by using the Granite hair dye and mix in some of the Silver hair dye just to dilute the colour. <i>This is just my personal preference. For lighter hair you can just use the silver or if you prefer it darker just use granite!</i></div>
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I know I have some explaining to do because I have fallen off the radar completely but blogging and drowning in uni work definitely took its toll on me and bloggers block was real! But I'm back and I have loads of drafts waiting to be publishing <i><a href="https://lovebriar.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">so watch this space</a></i>.</div>
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I've never been a dedicated user of Revlon products but these lipsticks really stood out for me. I loved the idea of having a full set and found the quality of the product looked high. The set came with five of the moisture stay lipsticks as well as a free super lustrous lipstick in the shade 'Blushed'. Altogether the set was around £30 however, the set isn't available in the UK as I brought this in Lanzarote.</div>
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Last Saturday was my birthday and this year I turned the big two zero! After mentally preparing myself for it all week and being told over and over again that I will now be a <i>real adult, </i>I finally began to get excited! I thought it would be nice to share a few snaps of the weekend!</div>
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I have recently moved to Leicester as I started studying at De Montfort University last month. Since moving away I haven't seen any of my old friends, family or my boyfriend therefore I couldn't wait to go home for the weekend and see them all. My boyfriend came down a few days earlier to spend the night in my flat and meet my new friends. We went shopping <i>(because Leicester has the most amazing shopping centre</i>) and also went out for a meal and some cheeky cocktails. <i>I may have had a few too many as I was dreading turning 20... </i>Finally on my birthday I went home for the weekend to see my family. My mum pulled out all the stops by surprising me with one of her lush homemade cakes and as any normally teen I went for a <i>very</i> drunk night out with my pals!</div>
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I thought I should update you all on why my blogs been so empty over the past couple of weeks. With everything going on and me moving away I'm still finding my feet and trying to get my life together. <i>(How dramatic do I sound haha!) </i>BUT... blog posts will finally be back to a weekly thing. YAY.</div>
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Now I'm trying to push the boat out here a bit and start wearing more eyeshadow. I'm fairly lazy and I love the idea of finding a colour that I can quickly swoop onto my eyelid, blend a little and then wa-la. Done. Well look no further, I have found two little pots of gold <i>(literally) </i>that work so well for my early and rushed mornings.</div>
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I picked up two in the shades And On Bronze and Eternal Gold. And On Bronze is 100% my fav out of the two as it's more of a day to day wearable shade. Both colours are really pigmented, so it only takes a tiny amount on either a brush or your finger. <i>(I find finger works best for me!) </i>You can build up the colours really easily and like it says on the tin they last a super long time. I wouldn't go as far as 24 hours, because who even wears makeup for that long? But they do stay put. </div>
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This is probably my least used eyebrow product but I do sometimes use this powder as it's the only one I found that hasn't dried out throughout the day. I find this powder gives my eyebrows a softer and more natural look so I tend to use this if I'm just staying in. I use this with an angled brush to fill in the front of my eyebrows.</div>
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I am in love with this product. I haven't ever used any other NYX products but I really wanted to find something that would fill and highlight my eyebrows. I love how easy this product is to use and how creamy both parts are. The contour part works so well on my brow bone and leaves them looking so good. I love how small the nib on the end of the sculpting part is. I can easily draw on without making it look too dark or heavy.</div>
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This was the first ever eyebrow product I brought. For £2.99 this pencil is 100% worth it! I find this works best when the pencil is sharpened because then you can draw on your hairs and shape your brow precisely. They do other colours so you'll be sure to find one that suits you.</div>
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Since KIKO opened their store in MK shopping centre I haven't stopped splurging on their amazing products. *Sorry bank account* From many other posts you can tell I am a big KIKO fan and I have tried quite a few of their products. When I last visited they had a huge sale on eyeshadows and I have been wanting to try experimenting with using eyeshadow more so what a perfect opportunity! You can find the eyeshadows on their website <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Infinity-Eyeshadow/p-KM00313000" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Eyeshadow/p-KM00305001" target="_blank">here</a>!</div>
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This beautiful pearly white is so good for using in the inner corner of the eyes to make your eye colour really pop. I also love using this for mixing with darker colours to stop my eyeshadow looked too dark. It has a shimmery finish which looks beautiful under the light.</div>
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The second colour I picked up is this khaki colour. In the photograph I does look more brown but when you apply it you can see the green tones more. I love this colour as I don't tend to go for greens but feel that the brown undertones make it a lot more wearable. The shade is very matte and blends beautifully. </div>
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Everyone needs a charcoal black eyeshadow. I use this across my lash line for when I do a smokey eye. It's very pigmented and the colour pay off lasts really well. I find this shade works so well if you don't want to use a liquid liner but want a more softer liner on the eye.</div>
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Next up I brought a silver/grey colour. I fell in love with this colour. I find silver works so well for me as I have blue eyes and feel it really brightens my eyes and brings the blue out. I tend to use this for a lighter smokey eye which is more wearable in the day time but you can also build the colour up for a night time look.</div>
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The last colour I picked up is this gorgeous champagne colour. I use this colour the most out of all of the eyeshadows as I feel it looks beautiful for an everyday eye look. I also used this as an eyebrow highlighter as it is so shimmery and picks up a beautiful highlight in the light. The colour isn't as pigmented as the others but is easily build-able. However, it blends beautiful and works with almost every colour!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06752747695893008234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869958738341039499.post-38488228232401994242016-07-22T08:26:00.000+01:002016-07-22T08:26:30.359+01:00Maybelline Master Contour V // Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's chat about the actual look of the product first. I love how chubby the stick itself is. It's not too big so pops into a makeup with ease. I also love the idea of having the contour colour one side and the highlighter the other side. The colours are both really pigmented! I picked up the shade fair! It's £6.99 which is so cheap considering its a duo stick. You can pick it up <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Master-Contour-V-Shape_1838581/" target="_blank">here</a> from Boots.</div>
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It is so creamy and glides on the skin perfectly. It leaves a matte finish which I love because sometimes I find contouring can leave you looking a bit shiny and over the top. As it's so creamy you can blend it in really well because when you first apply I will warn you it can look a bit scary! You can either draw it on where you want then blend with your fingers or do what I do which is use a beauty blender. Either works fine!</div>
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This first OOTD was by far my favourite. I am completely in love with suede clothing at the moment. I'm quite a fan of textured clothing so these are right up my street. These cute shorts were a complete bargain from Primark for only £8. </div>
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My sandals are again from Primark. These are from last years range so I'm not sure they are still available but Primark always have tons of sandals over the summer time so I'm sure you can find some similar. They have a mesh strap along the top then go round the back of my foot. They are stupidly comfortable and I again have gotten so much wear out of them. </div>
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If you haven't tried any of Topshops make up range where have you been and what are you thinking?! The range overall is pretty amazing. With beautiful packaging and a huge range of different products it's definitely worth checking out! <i>(After you've read this post...)</i></div>
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The thing I love the most about these colours is how even though they aren't dark shades they have a nude tone to them and anyone who knows me knows I love a good nude.<i> (No pun intended...) </i>I have worn both of these lipsticks to death since buying them! They leave a very moisturising feel on the lips and don't dry out which is something I really love. Can't be dealing with flakey lips!</div>
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From time to time everyone has moments where they feel totally inspired to do good for themselves. And well honestly, today I had the urge to just write a little post of positivity. This is something new on my blog as I usually just ramble on about my favourite lipstick or foundation. <i>*I can't help being addicted too makeup!*</i></div>
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I know sometimes life feels like it throwing you a million different obstacles and it isn't always easy to keep looking on the bright side. I thought this post would be a good read for when you are having a down day and need a little bit of inspo! Here's a few tips of keeping a positive mind.<br />
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<b>1. Have time to yourself and only yourself!</b><br />
It's so easy to get caught up in other peoples lives. Your friends, a relationship or ever work. Having time to yourself can really give you time to wind down, relax and focus. I think having some time to myself every once in a while really makes a difference to how positive I feel. Sometimes without it you can end up feeling so swamped. Even if it's for 10 minutes always put some time away for yourself. Watch a Youtube video, read a chapter of your book or just watch some TV. <i>Make time for you.</i><br />
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I must admit, being organised is kinda my thing and I can't help but make a list for absolutely everything. For me this works. For others it may not... But as it's my tips I thought I'd throw this one in the mix. I find by having an tidy room, house or whatever... <i>You will also have a tidy mind!</i><br />
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<b>3. Laugh.</b><br />
Anyone who knows me knows that I laugh. <i>A lot.</i> I find laughing doesn't just put you in a good mood but also the people around you. If you wake up and start the day with a moody face your day is destined to be bad. So smile. Smiling and laughing is so infectious and making someone else smile or laugh can go a long way!<br />
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<b>4. Everything happens for a reason.</b><br />
Thinking in this way reflects such a positive outlook on life. It makes me feel so much better thinking in this light. If everything happens for a reason <i>(whether it's good or bad)</i> it shows that not everything in life happens the way you want it to! If you think positive things you'll spend a lot more time being happy.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed reading something a bit different on my page. I know this isn't a life changing post that is going to make you just think positive 24/7 but I just thought sometimes it's nice reading something with a bit more meaning behind it. Everyone has down days and it's nice to spread some smiles and keep each other looking on the bright side!<br />
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Loose eyeshadows were always something I tended to stay away from. I always just thought <b>messy</b>. But who knew I could be so wrong... In fact I was so wrong that I have now gone to the complete opposite end of the scale and have become slightly obsessed. <i>(Another make up obsession really isn't what my bank needs!)</i><br />
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I 100% think this <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Pigment-Loose-Eyeshadow/p-KC01403051" target="_blank">KIKO pigment in Cocoa</a> is such a dupe of <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13848/372/Products/Makeup/Face/Multi-Use/Pigment?77tadunit=fcb8c5d7&77tadvert=94344725079&77tkeyword=mac%20loose%20pigments&77tentrytype=s&cm_mmc=ppc-_-77agency-_-brand-_-mac%20loose%20pigments&gclid=CjwKEAjwsMu5BRD7t57R1P2HwBgSJABrtj-RZtCdEg5eNAc6_eFQ4vdHNtcpAazBF7AkedSbkhfZgRoCT43w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#/shade/Deep_Brown" target="_blank">MAC Pigment Deep Brown</a>. And with over £10 price difference how could you not want this?! The colour pay off is beautifully amazing. It's quite matte in colour and is defo one for a smokey eye. It blends out perfectly. The name of the pigment says it all. It's a really deep dark brown. It can either be used as a dark colour or blended out for a more neutral look. </div>
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Anyone else got any pigments they would recommend? Really getting into them lately.</div>
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