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Tuesday 18 March 2014

Beauty Tag: 9 Truths


So i am not really one to do beauty blogger tags because i don't have a YouTube channel so frankly i don't really know how many of people who take the time out to read my blogs (hiii!) will want to read this about me. This is a tag from CharliesMakeUpBoxes on YouTube, here goes...

1. Do you wear makeup everyday ? 

Not everyday, just when i am going to work or a special event. I suffer from acne so have a lot of scarring that needs covering up. That being said though, during the weekend i don't touch make up at all and keep it very minimal with just some vaseline on my lips and moisturiser.

2. How often do you buy new makeup ?

Not very often because i like products to be tried and tested. YouTuber's Tanya Burr's recommendation are always spot on so i do rely on her for advice on new products.

3. If you could only buy one item would you choose makeup, bag, shoes, clothes etc.. ?

Clothes would be for me as i love my fashion!

4. How much of what you buy is because you've seen someone else have either in person or on YouTube ?

I think ever since i have discovered beauty YouTubers, i have bought anything without checking on YouTube. It is so nice that there 'real' people on there who are happy to talk frankly about products without giving you all the sales fluff.

5. Be honest do you make notes or lists of stuff you want to buy while watching YouTube videos or commercials on TV? 

Gosh yes, don't we all!

6. Have you ever stolen something makeup related and from who ? (intentional or unintentionally)

I don't think i even knew what make up was when i was younger and now i just buy my own. I have to say, don't you think that some people are so weird about telling you about the products they use on a daily basis. I love to recommend products that i use to other people.

7. Be honest are you guilty of opening makeup where there are no testers to swatch it before buying or do you just buy it and take advantage of return policies ?

See it is odd but in the UK, you can't return cosmetics that you have already used or tested so you have to use the testers. Depending on the store, if the testers have been stolen, then i do resort to opening the products, sorry!

8. Are you honest if you don't like something a friend is wearing (makeup, clothes, etc) or do you spare their feelings and say it's nice even if you hate the way it looks ? 

Yes i am because i would expect them to be as open with me. I'll just say it tactfully instead of being rude about it of course.

9. When getting ready for the day, what do you hate doing the most and do you sometimes skip it ?

I really hate putting on make up, gasp! I know it sounds silly but honestly it is hard to not feel as though i am painting my face each morning. I really find it frustrating to do every morning!

Well i hope you enjoyed reading this, i enjoyed writing. I tag all of you to do the same :)

Tuesday 11 March 2014

We Day UK 2014


Co-Chair of We Day UK - Holly Branson

Blogging about my job is something i don't really do on a daily basis to be honest but that doesn't mean that i don't know how fortunate i am to do what i do. Working with young people is challenging, yet the most rewarding career path that you can have. No two days are ever the same and they really do inspire you as a person and remind you about what really matters in life. Why am i saying all this? Well the culmination of the power of young people ended up me attending with some of the aforesaid young people, to an event called We Day, a day all about youth empowerment, encouraging them to be the voices and the leaders of tomorrow.

It was genuinely amazing to see all the highly influential people who turned out for this event and really made an effort to ensure all these young people were celebrated and given the chance to have their voices heard. Prince Harry came up on stage and spoke about how 'cool' it was to help other people and make a difference. Malala Youfzai spoke about how she was keen to see the world operate as one big family, without any form of discrimination. London's very own Paralympian heroine Martine Wright spoke about how something good can come out of something bad and how she has found her way again. It was a heart warming and encouraging event. 



Presenters on stage including Laura Whitmore


Free The Children co-founders, Marc and Craig Kielburger 


Sam and the Womp


Former US Vice President Al Gore


Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell


Clive Owen


Sir Richard Branson 


Jameela Jamil 


Stephen Wright


The Tenors



Prince Harry


Malala Youfzai


Birdy


Jennifer Hudson


Martine Wright


Jacob Artist


Jamal Edwards


Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch


Ellie Goulding

Monday 3 March 2014

Oscars 2014 - Dresses that i fell for..

Aside from all the drama from these awards nights, the one thing that really gets me is the spectacle which is the red carpet. The beautiful dresses that transform these actresses into modern day princesses never fail to enthral, check out some of my favourite looks below: