A Duo of Disappointing Mascaras

 

 

Mascara is like my ultimate make up piece. I reckon if I were only allowed to wear one piece of make up it would be mascara, concealer would be a very strong contender though!. I'm quite lucky in the sense that my eye lashes are quite long but a mascara just instantly transforms the way your eyes look. Well that's my opinion anyway...

Now I don't know whether the reason I haven't liked these mascara's is that I'm still sulking that I've ran out of the Benefit They're Real and the Maybelline Rocket but the mascara's I've tried recently just haven't delivered. You can't love everything right.

First up is the L'Oreal Mega Volume Waterproof Miss Manga. I was so excited to buy this as I' heard great things, but I am left so disappointed. I don't like the wand at all. It bends and is what I can only describe as wobbly. I don't know if that's to make application easier but every time I use it I have visions of the wand snapping. Now I won't deny it creates beautiful length to my lashes but it makes them look so thin! I love having thicker looking lashes so it just doesn't work. Maybe if I find a mascara that  adds thickness I could use this. But on it's on it creates an effect I personally don't like.

The second is Scandal Eyes by Rimmel. This was an emergency buy from Asda when I'd totally ran out of mascara, all hell broke loose haha. It's just so clumpy and messy to work with. It's left clumps of mascara on my lashes. The brush is a lot more sturdier then the L'Oreal one but to me it makes my lashes look messy.

I think I may revert back to buying the Maybelline mascaras for now. Has anyone got any mascara recommendations??

I've had such a nice day off roaming London. I'll write more about that soon.

Twin Atlantic at the Roundhouse 03.05.14

 

 

 

 

I love going to a gig. There are many reasons that makes me crave them. My love for music and seeing it live. The atmosphere and feeling of unity in a room. The conversations that happen with random people. Visiting new venues. I'd say the main thing is that I get lost when I'm seeing music, it's a time where I don't have to worry about my daily stresses and I guess 'let my hair down'.
  I can't remember the last time I haven't had something on my mind lately. Whether it's university, starting a new job or trying to juggle my work my brain is constantly thinking about something.  Guess that's contributing to the lack of sleep I seem to be experiencing lately :( eurgh. I haven't gone to many gigs this year purely because I can't afford them. Although the bands I tend to see majority of the time don't sell tickets for extortionate prices it does add up. This term I've gone crazy and booked three gigs (shhh don't tell the parents). So I have been looking forward to this gig for sooo long as it's a chance for me to actually have a night off plus see one if my favourite bands.
   The Roundhouse as a venue I think is pretty damn cool. It's such a beautiful place that I guarantee if you ever get to go and see something there you will instantly look up and just look around. I've seen a play their by Robert Le Page for my uni course, weirdest play I've seen in my life. Also I saw Enter Shikari their back in 2012 too, aw good times! I think it's a building that has a lot of character and it being in Camden makes it even more appealing. That place is always fun to venture to. I'm one of these people that if I like a band I'll see them again and again and again. If I like their music then of course I want to see them play it live. This is my fifth time seeing Twin Atlantic and they never do disappoint. By far the best time I've seen them.
Oh yeah forgot to say I went with my friend from uni Sade, I've made her into a Twin Atlantic fan. We started off by popping to Starbucks , shocker. We went a bit crazy as we wanted to warm up yet ended up getting cold drinks. Yeah cause that make sense. It's got so cold right now, I'm enjoying it though. We sat had a bit of a chat as I attempted to look at the settings on my camera. We then joined the queue and didn't have to wait that long.
 The support acts I really enjoyed. There were two called The Xcerts and Nothing But Thieves. Both bands seemed to really get the crowd going and there songs were really enjoyable to listen to. I personally really enjoyed Nothing But Thieves, I really want to see them again. I've actually just this minute downloaded one of their songs so I must like them aha.
  Course Twin Atlantic were epic and the nice thing was they were so excited to be up there. You could tell by their faces how amazed they were when everyone sung back their lyrics. I wish I could experience what that feeling was like. This band has made me have a full appreciation for the Scottish accent haha. They played a mixture of their new album and some old classics. I Am An Animal, Brothers and Sisters and Ghost of Eddie were all played which made me so happy. And they did an acoustic set of Crash Land, literally everyone sang back, had the lights on their phones in the air. It gave me shivers it was soooo good! I of course like I do at most gigs sung/shouted back the lyrics in my tone deaf way, bounced like a maniac as I physically cannot jump for long periods of time and stuck my arm in the air way to often.

I so needed that night out. I can only thank Twin Atlantic for making my night so enjoyable. I'll now be listening to them for weeks. Seeing your favourite band and discovering a new band you like, double win.

Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar- Lush

 

 

 

I rarely go to Lush. I love it as a shop, but not having a bath at my uni house means that I never really think to go there. As it is Halloween coming up and all I just simply had to get something from their Halloween collection, would be rude not to right? I chose to get the Sparkly Pumpkin Bar as it was the piece that attracted to me the most. Its so beautiful, but be warned touch it only slightly you will get covered in glitter. The smell is also divine! I've obviously yet to try it out, don't think a bubble bar will be much good in a shower unfortunately. But I go back home as I start work placement soon so I can take that back as a treat for the 5 minutes I get to relax if that ever happens. Also do you like my bat jumper?? Wore it today on the eve of the spookiest day of the year :) So excited and I literally have no plans what so ever haha. Dressing up for uni tomorrow I have a costume but for my usual effort it's pretty poor, but I'm struggling with money this year so sad times. I think I'll make it work though. What are you guys dressing up as??

My Bed Jacket

Another outfit post, check me out. We've experienced a couple of warmish days, definitely does not feel like Autumn. Plus it should not be warm for Halloween that's just plain wrong. See how I've got a pumpkin in one of the photos. I do warn you that I like Halloween aha. I found this kimono/jacket piece at Primark a few weeks ago and I just fell in love with it. I live in black and white clothes so it fits in perfectly. It's like the ultimate comfort piece, come on it does look like a dressing gown. I kept the rest of the outfit very simple. I don't think the top I'm wearing is the most flattering but I like it.
Was quite proud that I got up early and actually had time to post this :) I desperately need to get a tripod in my life, it would make things so much easier. I'm now so tired but I did go to the gym today so pretty happy with myself. However I probably ate too much for dinner woops. Currently catching up on the latest Hell in A Cell (wrestling) show, it's alright so far nothing special haha.

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Top- George at Asda
Skirt- H&M
Jacket- George at Asda



I can only apologise for not posting regularly for the past week. It's been a bit of a mad one. Now I'm working Saturday's as well as being in uni every week day, Sunday's are my only time to chill. I'm not going to lie yesterday consisted of me catching up on sleep and stressing about how much uni work I have to do. The clock went back an hour yesterday here in the UK so that meant everyone got an extra hour in bed. It's a win win situation for everyone. I need a miracle to even check off anything on my list of stuff I need to do.
I know these pictures aren't the best but I thought I'd post them anyway. This is the outfit I'm wearing to uni today. I really had the urge to wear a skirt today, random I know. And anything with a check print on and I'm sold.

Hope you all had a great weekend! I'm feeling so tired and just stressed out urgh.

Getting into the Halloween Spirit

 

 

 

Halloween is approaching!! Get ready for my excitement levels to hit the roof :) This time of year is deadly for me in terms of money. I love buying decorations the tackier they are the better in my opinion. I've had to limit myself as my student loan is rapidly decreasing at a fast rate (clothes obsession and third year project being the main factors).  I gotta stop spending man!!
Halloween is going to be slightly strange and in a way a tiny bit sad for me this year. This will the first time ever where I am not home annoying the hell out of my parents skipping around the house. Part of the fun for me every year is to dress up in my own way and answer the door to trick or treaters. And of course going crazy with the decorations in my bedroom and what I like to call my window display. I reckon I'm up there with having the best decorations down my road just saying haha. This year as I have work the next day (not happy) I have to stay at uni.
I thought it'd be a fun post to share some photos of the decorations I've put up in my uni room and some purchases I've made. Of course I have to have some light up decorations and some chocolate in my room. I guess I like treats more than tricks aha. I've also now got some ideas for two potential Halloween costumes. Hoping I get the chance to do a post on them.

Gutted as I've left my Martha Stewart Halloween DVD at home so can't watch that this year. Bring on watching Nightmare Before Christmas, Monster House and of course my favourite film ever Hocus Pocus. Reckon I'm over 100 times watching it now. I am the fourth Sanderson sister.

How are you celebrating ?? If you have any posts on Halloween then please link them in comments you can imagine how much I've loved reading people's posts about it :)

Chill out before bed

Now the weather's changing and Autumn is in full swing I've realised that I've got into a bit of a routine before I decide to call it a night. I seem to be so busy lately that making time to chill is essential otherwise I would literally be a broken woman haha.
Taking off my make up is the first thing I do. As much as I love make up there's no better feeling then having clear skin. I use the Garnier Micellar Water with cotton pads and I think it does a pretty good job. It doesn't seem to get all of my mascara off but for the price I can't really moan. I of course one day want to try Bio derma maybe if I go to France at some point I'll pick up a bottle. Once I've done that then I'll just wash my face and if I really want to treat myself I'll use an exfoliating mask. That doesn't happen that often though (slap on the wrist for being lazy).
I then obviously get my pyjama's on. I do have perhaps the best pyjama top from Primark. Well it's a t-shirt but I wear it for bed. It features all of the Disney villains and I just couldn't leave it. The colours and it features a pumpkin it just had to be in my life. I'll then make myself a cup of green tea as that seems to make me relax. Switch on my fairy lights near my bed as I think that instantly changes the atmosphere of my room. Fact about me I love fairy lights. Think when I get a house my electricity bill will be pretty high around Halloween and Christmas haha :). I'll then read a few blog posts and watch some YouTube videos. And then brush my teeth and then drift off to sleep


I'm currently at home for a day and a bit. I'm so excited to be home just for a little bit I really need it. I've somehow had some good luck for once and got myself a little Christmas job. I did my first shift yesterday and I am dead from it. But a little bit of income will be lovely!!

Hope your all having a great weekend