Taking a Break

Hello my lovelies; 

So, I've tried my very hardest to keep up with blogging over the Christmas period and it clearly just isn't happening. This week I am working 9 days in a row and they aren't short days either. Add in that I have TONS and I mean tons of Uni work to finish, plus the fact that I'm feeling constantly poorly, plus the fact I'm not feeling great mentally and I'm constantly worrying about the smallest thing, I just need a break. Otherwise I'm gonna stop enjoying blogging and that's the last thing I want to happen.

I have SO much planned for next year, blog-wise and life-wise and I will be sharing it all with you, I promise. But for now I'm going to take a step back and enjoy a Christmas break with my family and I will be back on top form come January. 

Please bear with me guys <3 

Charli, xo

Birchbox Delivery #2

It's that time again! Last week I received my December Birchbox and after my second Glossybox being such a let down, I expected this to do the same and boy, was I wrong! I squealed with excitement, once again, after opening this! What can I say? Simple things.

(My Daddy let me use his big fancy camera, he's a keeper)

 

Number 4 Non-Aerosol Hairspray | £18.50

 

'Humidity resistant formula' what more could I need? I don't really use hairspray as it tends to make my hair frizzy or 'crisp' as this describes, but at £18.50 a bottle, I reckon I could give this a go!

 

Nail Rock - Nail Velvet | £6.99

 

My nails are a bit crappy at the moment, sad face :( but they're slowly growing back! One hand always seems to grow better than the other, anyone else find that? Let me know. I cannot wait to try this out, I love Nail Rock products and I got the deep purple velvet colour which looks like it's going to be stunning!

 

Twistband | £10 for a pack of 6

 

Random?! Apparently this is a repeat product that everyone seems to be raving about?! I love that this months Birchbox came with a hair tutorial card including this band, I think that's a really thought out part of the box. I'm SO bored of my hair at the moment and can't wait to get it re-done in the new year, but until then, I'm up for trying new hairstyles! I'll be trying this very soon so keep your eyes peeled!

 

Jane Iredale - Cheek & Lip Stain | £20.95

 

I've only every used one lip and cheek tint before, from my Glossybox. It smelt disgusting and was a liquid based one which I'm not afraid to say, I had no idea how to use. This however, smells like CANDY. IT SMELLS LIKE DAMN CANDY. Beautiful. And it comes in a stick which you just apply and then blend in with your fingers! Easy peasy :)

 

Lipsy London - Glam Fragrance | From £18

 

Damn you Birchbox. Stop sending me stunning fragrances. My purse cannot take the strain! This smells amazing. No other words. Watch out for a Fragrance Friday post.

 

Alima Pure - Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow | £12.50

 

What a pretty little pot of angelness. That's not a word, Charli. Pfft. This is a cute little shimmer pot that would be lovely for an all over base colour! Definitely can't wait to try this.

 

BeeKind - Body Lotion | £12.95

 

Weirdly, this is my favourite product, other than that amazing perfume. Now, we all know the bees are in decline and I know it's boring guys, but it does actually matter, it affects a lot of different things. And me being the animal princess I am, I love products that dedicate their time to situations like this. A portion of the proceeds of every purchase is donated towards bee research! And to top it all off, it smells BEEautiful.. see what I did there ;)

 

SO. Overall guys, I'm just as excited about this box, as the last one! I realise I haven't actually reviewed anything from my last box yet, this is because I only received it 2 weeks prior to this one and I'm been working my little bum off doing some overtime! Keep your eyes peeled folks!

 

Have you joined Birchbox? What do you think?

 

- Charli, xo



The Week #2

BFF's in Edinburgh | Trampy | Cupcake made by Ellla

Cloudy Lemonade and Writing | Dead rats stink | Milk before bed

Christmas party face | Kasper baby | Ella's new magnet earrings

Fragrance Friday - English Laundry

So I haven't done a Fragrance Friday in a while, even though I've got several I want to review! This weeks product is; English Laundry - Signature for Her. I received this in my first Birchbox and I've fallen in love with it! So here are my thoughts;

As you know, I'm awful at describing scents but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. Now, what do Birchbox say?

'English Laundry tap into the very essence of an English country garden with this beautifully fresh fragrance. Envelop yourself in top notes of rose geranium and creamy white flowers set against its backdrop of woody spicy and musky notes.'

Well, if I'm being honest, I do not think this smells flowery! At all. I do however think it is an extremely sweet smell and as soon as I opened my Birchbox, even before having my first spray, it was ALL I could smell and it was beautiful. Because of the name and the bottle I assumed that this was going to be a very adult smell, not sure how to explain that, but I thought it was going to be something my Gran would wear. Maybe she would wear it, I don't know, but it definitely isn't a 'granny' kind of smell. I think it's a very sexy, young scent and I'm thinking this might be my next perfume purchase. 

Birchbox Shop - 50ml £47.00

Have any of you tried this perfume? What did you think?

- Charli, xo

Lord of Misrule

(Kasper was desperate to get involved - ain't he a cutie)

Hii guys;

So I've been wanting to try Lord of Misrule for a loooooong time and I'm pretty sure originally it was only available online. But I wandered into Derby with the mother last weekend and grabbed it as soon as I saw it!

What Lush say;

This bath bomb, named after the ruler of the Pagan Feast of Fools, has a strange and magnificent fragrance created by Gorilla Perfumer Simon Constantine. This bomb will slowly dissolve to reveal a wine coloured centre, with the added sweetness of the world’s first fair trade vanilla absolute, perfectly balanced by the earthy scents of black pepper and patchouli oil.

What I say;

This is a very fresh smelling bath bomb, and three days later, my bathroom still smells like this strange scent. I loved using this, I love the bombs that give you loads of bubbles. Lord of Misrule dissolved reaaaaaally slowly, possibly the slowest dissolving bomb I've used? Which I LOVED. Usually they're over and done with in less than a couple of minutes, but this one was going for a good 10 minutes! After popping it into my bath it sent my water a sea green colour and which I expected, seeing the colour of the bomb but then, my friends, IT WENT RED. Now, after reading the description, I should of expected that, but I didn't, so I was amazed. Simple things really. It also made my skin feel super, super soft which is always a plus! I recommend this bomb 100% and will definitely be purchasing myself another one! Also, at £3.30 it isn't one of their more expensive ones and it's a pretty big bomb! Good value for money!

Have you guys tried this? What did you think?

- Charli, xo

Sunshine Award.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,

You make me happy when skies are grey.

You'll never know, dear, how much I love you,

Please don't take my sunshine away.

 

Yesterday I found out I have been nomiated by the lovely Claire over at somewhere beyond the sea to participate in the 'Sunshine Award'. For those of you who are unsure what this is (as was I before yesterday) it's where you share a few random facts about yourself, answer a few questions that the blogger which nominated you has asked and then nominate others to do the same. I quite like the idea, I think it's a good way to meet new people! Which I'm always up for.

Okay, let's get on with it, shall we?

 

Here are my 11 random facts;

 

1) I work in a Pawnbrokers. And before you jump to conclusions, it is not a back alley shop. It's pretty much like the show 'Pawn Stars' except much posher and we only deal in jewellery.

 

2) I'm an avid list-maker. I write one at least once a day; jobs lists, to-do lists, to-buy lists, you name it. I work better that way.

 

3) I have THEE strangest dreams. And I'm not even exaggerating. It's got to the point where I don't tell people my dreams anymore because they will probably commit me.

 

4) TGIF's is my favourite restaurant ever, I would eat there every day if I was a millionaire.

 

5) If I was a millionaire I would; travel to every single place in the world, own every animal I have ever wanted, set up a rescue centre or have lots of land where my many cats could roam.

 

6) I mentioned travel; to travel is my major dream. To work abroad is my life goal. But I'm too scared to start that journey.

 

7) I regret nothing and I strongly believe every little thing happens for a reason.

 

8) I love Christmas.

 

9) December 31st is my anniversary with the man. 3 years this time.

 

10) When I move into my own house, my first purchase will be a Bosc Monitor lizard.

 

11) I moan that I'm lonely, but I would much rather sit in bed with a book than go out with my friends... Unless it's to TGIF.

 

Okay, so the next thing I'm supposed to do, is answer the questions Claire chose;

 

When and why did you start blogging?

I started blogging around 3 months ago? I've attempted it twice before and failed within a week! I decided to try again as my BFF over at Sian Marie's Beauty Blog inspired me!

 

What's your No.1 blogging tip to new aspiring bloggers?

Be patient and don't think about things too much.

 

Favourite blog?

Oo, I change this all the time, but the first blog I ever started reading was a girl named Bicky who have become rather good friends with - Tastes Like Glitter

 

Favourite motivational quote?

'Failures are finger posts on the way to achievements.' - C. S. Lewis

 

Favourite Christmas tradition?

This year will be the first Christmas Eve that my sister and I have not spent in the same bed. Every year we would climb into my bed and talk until the early hours of the morning, but this year the man will be sleeping with me.

 

Your signature dish?

Okay, I don't cook. So I'm going to say spaghetti bolagnase. But I use Quorn, and I put cheese in the sauce :) mmm.

 

Biggest disaster in the kitchen?

Uhh, I haven't really had any? I tried to make a pasta bake once, it didn't work.

 

What artist/song are you currently listening to?

So I'm a huge Taylor Swift fan and currently I can't stop listening to all of her older albums.

 

Favourite person and why?

I'm discounting family from this because I would never be able to choose. So being the soppy soandso I am, my favourite person is the man. For the pure fact I am a God awful girlfriend and he's still here.

 

Addicted to?

Nail varnish. Spending money. Books. Chocolate. Cats. Ugly Betty.

 

Finish this sentence; On a regular Friday night, you will find me..

At my mum's house. I always stay home on a Friday night so I can get a lift to work on Saturday, cheeky cheeky! So the man comes with me, we sit and eat takeaway till we're too full to move and usually slap a film on.

 

 

Here are the 8 (sorry, I couldn't think of 11 that I thought would actually do it) people I am nominating to participate in the 'Sunshine Award';

 

Sian at Sian Marie's Beauty Blog

Bicky at Tastes Like Glitter

Kerry at Your Own Disaster

Stacie at Life is Worth the Fight

Bonnie at The Life of Bon

Sophia at Tattooed Tealady

Hannah at Student Life

Amy-Louise at Making Our Own Way

 

And here are your questions;

 

Who is your favourite author and why?

What is your favourite book?

What was the happiest moment of your life, so far?

Who has been your biggest influence in your life?

What is your dream?

Where is your favourite place to be?

What's your favourite dessert?

If you were going to write a book, what would you call it and what would it be about?

What's the scariest thing you've ever done?

What did you always want to be when your grew up?

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

 

Annnnd finally, woah long post, the rules;

 

Acknowledge the blogger who nominated you

Share 11 random facts about yourself

Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you

List 11 bloggers

Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate and let them know they have been nominated

Well, I really enjoyed that guys! Thank you if you've read all the way to the end, sorry it was a bit of a long one!

 

- Charli, xo

The Week #1

I'm a bit behind on my Instaweek posts - so these pictures are mostly from Edinburgh and just before. 

My poorly Kasper after his operation | BFFs on tour | I have acquired some rings |

BF and BFF | I got married | Urbcan Decay, Mac, Benefit|

Pretty light | BFFs on tour | I love you