#2 Skincare - #2014bloggerchallenge

I've wanted to do this post for such a long time so I was extremely happy that this came up as one of the topics! Anyway, I won't bore you with the usual long into, so keep reading to find out my skincare routine.

((I'm really sorry but I cannot remember the price of any of these products because I've had them for so long, again I'm very sorry.))

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion.

I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best moisturisers on the planet! 

I can't thank my mums friend enough for recommending this product to me because it has done me the world of wonders. I don't even know where to start if I'm honest.

I've had problems with dryness and eczema which I won't go into as that would need a whole new blog post. After trying out many products my mums friend suggested this product and it's genuinely changed my life. Even just at the third day of using it I noticed my dry spots and eczema were clearing up and after a week it had almost gone. It was amazing and I wanted to scream from the roof tops. I highly recommend this product if you as well suffer from dry spots and eczema, I cannot praise this product more! Although I do not know the price I do know that this brand is sold in boots and there are many different varieties of mouisturiser types.

Simple Kind to Eyes Soothing Eye Balm.

I'm going to be honest with you here and say that this eye balm I personally feel doesn't reduce puffiness but it is a great moisturiser. As I previously said I've had a few skin problems and as well as suffering with dryness around my eyes I've had puffiness/swelling (which the doctor think is allergies). After seeing this product on a shelf and seeing what it does I thought I'd give it a go; if you don't try you never know if it works. I tried this for a month or so and noticed no difference with puffiness but there was an improvement with dryness. This product although not meant for moisturising is a great moisturiser! Again, I would highly recommend this product if you suffer with dryness but maybe not with puffiness. But if you want to give it a try and see if it works for you then you should go for it. Different things always work on different people.

MAC Strobe Cream.

As you can probably see from the photos this is not the full size product it is a sample, but fear not, they do do a full sized product at MAC's ridiculous prices. Anyway, I haven't used this product a lot as I only just got it with everything else I got at Christmas but obviously since I got it I thought I may as well use it even though I don't really need it. As I haven't been using it for long I don't feel I can comment on the effects of it/how good it is but it feels nice and isn't a heavy cream, so far so good.

Vaseline Lip Therapy.

Obviously this product is a must in any girls handbag. I use this product for two different things, firstly I use it for the lips as that is it's main purpose and It's brilliant, it is - along with my Burt's Bee's Lip Balm - an essential for winter, if you get chapped lips (LIKE EVERY OTHER HUMAN BEING OUT THERE) then you need this, just use your fingers to apply a sheet over your lips and your chapped lips will be gone in a matter of minutes. Now, onto the other thing I use this product for. As you may know Vaseline moisturiser comes in quite a big tube and seeing as I have an amazing moisturiser already it seems unnecessary to buy another one, because of this reason I use this on my dry patches. It only takes a small amount as the product is quite greasy so it works a treat!

Burt's Bee's Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus.

As we all know from my blog post on this, I love this product! I don't really need to write a lot about this product as I've already done a whole blog post on it right here so if you read that you'll get the low down. But just a quick overview for you people who are lazy like me, this is a very moisturising lip balm which cures chapped lips for the whole day, it only needs one application in the morning and will last you practically the whole day. Not only is it a fabulous moisturiser lip balm but it is tinted which means it gives you a pop of colour which is neither too sheer nor too pigmented. All in all this is one of the best lip balms out there and I can't wait to try more of the Burt's Bee's products. 

Favourite Find

I thought I'd do a quick little Favorite Find post as I don't want all my posts to be #2014bloggerchallenge posts and I really enjoy doing these as I get to look through shops and find some little gems. I also like to do these because sometimes shops that aren't well known will pop up one day and I have to share it with you guys because they're so wonderful.

This is a bit random and out of the blue so don't expect some amazing show but do expect an amazing guest!

Anyway, I'm waffling again. 

So actually like another of my Favourite Find posts these guys kind of found me. Like the other guys they followed me on instagram and obviously I checked them out and once again loved their stuff (will it ever stop, I love it guys but no money!!). 

I loved their pieces because they were so unique and I hadn't discovered similar things, although since seeing their stuff I have seen a few different pieces similar; but not identical, around, but it's clearly the latest craze and I'm liking it. Not only that but they are so cheap for what you're getting, I know I always say that but I mean it this time.

Unfortunately I can't pronounce the name of this shop whatsoever but that's fine, this isn't youtube and luckily I can type it. 

DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN! The name of this fabulous shop is: Moncou.

 Moncou Website

 (click this link and head over after you've read this post) 

All these wonderful pieces are over on their website and all for an amazing price of £3.00, yes I did just say £3.00. 

There are a few more different chokers but I had to show you my favourite three and I'm sure you'll agree they're amazing! 

There is also an option for what colour choker you would like; either chrome or noir, both of which look amazing.

I hope every single one of my followers heads over too their websites and buys something from there... That is an order actually! Go Now!!!!

Taken from their website.

#1 New Years Inspiration - #2014bloggerchallenge

Here it is! The first post of the 2014 Blogger Challenge and of many to come. If you have no clue what I'm on about check out my post on the challenge by clicking here and that will fill you in with all you need to know. 

For this first post we have been asked to attach a picture or quote and rather than doing New Years Resolutions talk about how the picture is going to inspire you for that year.

I'm going to be honest and say I really don't like these sort of New Years posts, actually I hate them. Now I won't delve into why but if you're like me I guess you will understand and completely not read this post. But - and there is a lot of emphasis on but - this is for a challenge and if this is what I've got to do, I've got to do it. Plus just because I don't like this sort of thing won't mean you guys despise it too!



I reckon a lot of you will know where the quote "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" comes from.
The amazing Dr Seuss! And how true that is.

For the past year I haven't really known who or I or who I want to be. I also think that nowadays it's difficult for people to be who they want to be unless they have a tonne of confidence; which unfortunately I don't have. But some how I managed to break past a weird barrier that has been holding me back from being who I've wanted to be for a long time and now, I couldn't be happier than ever.

Honestly, the world is a very judgmental place and you will be judged by one person or more each day and nothing can change that. This is what worries people, this is what makes them hide behind a wall of a false personality, in a way a false life. Stuff like this you've just got to grab from your head, chuck it out and carry on being you!
Society tells us that being different is wrong and that everyone should be a perfect human being.
Why should society manipulate you like this?
No, really... why?
Who wants to be perfect? Perfect is boring.
Who wants to be the same as everyone else? It's boring.
Like people say "If everyone was the same the world would be a very boring place."
Because you know what, being blonde, with a skinny waist, big boobs, a big bum and being mildly intelligent isn't appealing.

BEING WEIRD IS A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN BEING BORING!

Here are a few other quotes that if you're worried about individuality (aka being weird; and I mean the good weird) you should go by.

Here's a picture of me being weird.

Now.... Go, be weird my lovelies!!!!!

Where else to find me being weird:

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