Saturday 30 August 2014

OOTN: Lanzarote

Top: Topshop
High waisted shorts: Primark
Sandals: New Look


Top: Topshop
Pencil Skirt: Primark
Sandals: New Look

Top: Topshop
Shorts: New Look
Sandals: New Look
Top: Topshop
Pencil Skirt: Topshop
Top: Primark
Shorts: New Look
Sandals: New Look
Top: Topshop
Denim Shorts: Primark
Sandals: Newlook
(Burnt my arms abit opps!)

My Favourite OOTN!
Dress: Primark
Wedges: New Look

 
See you soon lovelies!
 
Amy xx













Thursday 14 August 2014

Summer Series: Whats in my Airport Bag for Lanzarote

This morning I fly to Lanzarote so I thought why not share with you what is in my airport bag and what I'm taking on the plane with me.

I like to use a reasonably sized bag for the airport. Something thats not too big or too small. A bag that I can fit in a lot of things to do on the plane but can get away with the size restrictions on Ryan Air.

Seeing as it's only a 4 hour plane journey I don't need to pack too much or put my make up bag in my handluggage so mainly the items in my bag will be things to keep me busy or important items such as my passport.


Company Magazine: So I get something to look through and get some inspiration for some blog posts
Sweets: I like to snack on things even though you get a plane meal and the sweets are expensive so taking my own is so much easier.
Travel pillow: you have to be comfy!
Sony headphones: For 75% of the flight I will be listening to music so having some big headphones to drown out everyone else is a must!

IPod: I'll listen to music for the majority of the flight so my IPod is very important as without it I would be so bored!
Tablet: Being able to watch films and play games is definetly a must for a 4 hour flight!
Phone: Even though you can't use it its still an important essential
Book: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris- I always end up reading when on an airplane as it passes the time quickly


Tissues: I don't know why but because of the air conditioning on the plane I always get a really runny nose
Passport: You can't leave the country without your passport so without this I won't be going on holiday
Camera and batteries: I love having my camera ready at hand when arriving at Lanzarote to snap some pics!
Sunglasses: When I arrive at Lanzarote it will be around 12pm so sunglasses will be needed

 
Hairbrush: You never know when you might want to put your hair up so having a hairbrush in your bag is very handy.
Notebook and pen: Might get some inspiration for a blog post so having something to write on and jot down my ideas is a must!
Mints/Chewing gum: Helps me feel more clean and fresh
Comfy socks: Airplanes arn't the comfiest of places so having some warm socks to keep your feet warm can help make it that little more bareable

I can't wait to be in Lanzarote in just a few hours!

See you soon lovelies!

Amy xx

Summer Series: My Travel Beauty Essentials




As I pack for my holiday to Lanzarote I wanted to share my beauty travel essentials with you guys!

The Basics:

1. Herbal Essenses Beautful Ends Shampoo
2. L'Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Conditioner
3. Aquafresh Toothpaste
4. Creme Shower Gel
5. Colgate Mouthwash
6. Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream
7. Nivea Daily Essentials Cleanser and Toner
8. Nivea Daily Essentials Exfoliating Scrub
9. Gentle Face Wipes
10. Vaseline Lip Therapy Lip Balm
11. Vaseline Aloe Sensitive Deodarant

Important:

12. Garnier Aloe Vera After Sun
13. Garnier Sun Cream

14. Nivea Lipbalm with SPF
15. Aloe Vera Gel

Make Up:

16. Oil blotting sheets
17. MUA Waterproof Mascara
18. SEVENTEEN BB cream with SPF 25
19. MUA Multi purpose palette for bronzer, blush and eyeshadows
20. Waterproof Eyeliner
21. Rimmel London Matte Primer
22. Real Techniques brushes and complexion sponge
 


Hair:

23. Macadamia Natural Oil Hair Care

Body Care:

24. Soap and Glory Body Butter
25. Razor
26. No7 Stay Perfect Rose Truffle Nail Varnish
27. Soap and Glory Glam-A-Lot Body Spray
28. Soap and Glory Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturising Mist
29. Aloe Vera Gel
30. Simple Eye Cream
31. Believe Perfume By Britney Spears


I hope you have been somewhere nice on holiday!
 
See you soon lovelies!
 
Amy xx 

Summer Series: Beach Bag Essentials




Going to the beach is always the main part of the holiday so making sure you have everything you need is important. There have been many times where I have gone to the beach and not got something so as I do I always write lists to ensure I have my essentials.

-Suncream: Protecting your skin from the sun is the main priority when going to the beach so making sure you have a high factor that is waterproof is a must!
-Sunglasses: Make sure your sunglasses have UV protection aswell as protecting your eyes from the sun is very important!
-Book: Taking things to keep you busy is always good especially if your someone who doesn't like to go in the sea
-Ipod and Headphones
-Towel: Unless you want to lie on the burning sand
-Cover up: If the sun gets to much or you are going to a nearby bar its good to have a top or dress in your bag
-Hairbrush: The sea salt always makes my hair knotted and straw like so I'm always brushing my hair
-Swimsuit: Unless your going in the water fully clothed or naked taking a swim suit is necassary.
-Water: Getting dehydrated is the worst result ever and will wreck your holiday so drinking lots of water is important!
-SPF Lipbalm: The sun doesn't just affect your skin but also your eyes and lips so by making sure your lips are hydrated and protected you will be fine
-Flipflops: Its nice to just have some shoes in case you want to go to any shops or bars on the beach or nearby
-Hairbobbles: I always end up putting my hair in a bun or ponytail to keep it out of the way
-Snacks: I always get hungry so having some sweets or crisps helps me up until we go to a bar to eat

If you are going to the beach make sure to protect your skin!

                                                                 See you soon lovelies!
                                                                              Amy xx

Festival Survival Kit




Recently me and my besties went to a local music festival in Derbyshire called YNOT and it became apparant what was an essential when packing for a 3 day festival including camping. There have also been a lot of festivals again this year so here is my survival kit for you festival goers.

  • Hand sanitizer: This is such a must! Especially when the portaloo toilets run out of hand sanitizer. It helps you out in desperate times and makes you feel so much fresher.
  • Tissues: You can easily put them in your fanny pack or down your wellies for when desperate times come to desperate measures.
  • Wipes: Nothing better than some wipes to freshen you up after a long day and to remove your make up when going to sleep.
  • Black bin bag: Instead of leaving your wellies outside while your asleep putting them in a black bin bag and putting them at the bottom of your tent is the best way to not get your wellies stolen and to keep them dry.
  • Suncream: Even though it rains nearly everyday here in England you never know when the sun will make an appearance so best to take it just in case.
  • Big jumper: I never realised how cold it could get at 3am in the morning. A big woolly jumper is a huge must for when you go to sleep unless you want to freeze.
  • Long wear foundation: Seeing as you will be raving all day and having all sorts of weather conditions going on a long wear foundation will be your best friend.
  • Warm clothes: Wearing shorts and wellies is what most people wear to a festival but when it gets cold at night you are going to want to get changed into some snug warm clothes.
  • Wellies: There will be a 50/50 chance of rain when going to a festival in England and seeing as they are in fields wellies will need to be worn.
  • Waterproof: Come on it's England! Everyone should pack a waterproof.
  • Toilet roll: Believe me toilet roll does not last long in a portaloo toilet. So having your own is a luxury.
  • Torch: When it gets dark and your looking for the portaloo a torch will be a must unless you have an iphone where you can just use the flash.
  • Small mirror: Just to check that you still look okay throughout the day.
  • Paracetamol: For when you have a headache and when you start getting cold symptoms from the rain.
  • Sunglasses: Even though it rains the sun may come out at some point so sunglasses will be a must for them outside arenas.
  • First aid kit: There is always that one person who falls over or hurts themself so be the good friend and be prepared.
  • Throat Lozengers: After screaming and shouting a cough sweet or throat lozenger will help you out loads!

 
 
Disclaimer: This is all my own opinion and experience and is not sponsored or affiliated with any people or organisations mentioned.
 
 
See you soon lovelies!
 
Amy xx
 

Liebster Award #2


 So I was recently contacted by the amazing Laura Rachel (http://lolfashionbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/) where she let me know that she had nominated me for the Liebster Award. I love to do the Liebster Award as it makes me and others aware of other bloggers and lets us connect and know more about each other.

 
For those who havent heard of the Liebster Award, the aim is to promote lesser known blogs to the Beauty/Fashion world. It is a way for us bloggers to share information with each other and help each other get noticed! It is also a great idea for other bloggers and readers to get to know each other a bit better. 

 
 The Rules:

 
-List 11 Facts about yourself
 
-Answer 11 Questions asked by the blogger you were nominated by
 
-Choose 11 Bloggers with less than 200 followers to nominate
 
-Pick 11 Questions for them to answer and let them know
 

 
11 Facts About Me:
 
1. My zodiac sign is pisces
2. If I was a boy I'd be called Thomas Harris
3. I've only ever broken my little toe. I have never broken any large bones.
4. I love to write lists. Whether its a packing list, a to-do list, shopping list anything to keep me organized or remind me.
5. I have a jackodoodle called Billy who is 3 1/2 years old. I will introduce him to you soon!
6. I'm an only child but I have a huge family altogether!
7. I want to live in L.A for at least a year
8. I'm going to be a  bridesmaid for the first time at my cousin's wedding
9. I hoard notebooks, I own so many and don't know what to do with all of them. I start to write in one and then buy a new one and write in that.
10. I love netflix and spend all my time watching new tv programmes like American Horror Story
11. I love Kpop and Kdramas
 
 
 
My 11 questions given by Laura:
 
1) What inspired you to start your blog?

For ages I've watched youtube and beauty gurus and enjoyed relating to them and finding something in common with other people. So I decided I wanted to start something where I could share my views and things I enjoy with other people. However, I didn't yet have the confidnce to start a youtube channel so  I started a blog where I could talk about things that people are interested in and can relate to.
 
2) What is one of your guilty pleasures or something you can't ever resist? 

Watching old childhood shows such as Dexter's Labratory, W.I.T.C.H., Avatar, Disney Channel shows. When I was younger I loved watching these shows and knowing that I can watch them on netflix makes me very happy!
 
3) Whats your current favourite/can't live without product?

Eyeliner, I can't leave the house without eyeliner on otherwise I feel like my eyes are invisible.
 
4) Name a fashion item you can't live with out!
 
My converse. They are so comfy and go with nearly everything I wear. They are the best pair of shoes I've ever purchased.
 
5) Your biggest fears 

Losing family and friends and people I care about.
 
6) Whats your most embarrassing moment

I don't really have a really embarassing moment as of yet. I have little embarrasing moments throughout school but not one that sticks out.
 
7) Who do you look up to most?
 
Family like older cousins and relatives who have done well in their careers and lifestyle and people like Bubz, Weylie and Louis from youtube who have helped others and are thankful and positive.
 
8) Who's the person who's style/appearance you admire most?

Weylie Hoang (https://www.youtube.com/user/ilikeweylie), she has a natural make up look and and her taste in clothing is something I really like.
 
9) Whats the reason behind your blog name?
 
I dont actually know. I wanted something catchy and beauty related so I came up with 50shadesofblush. At first I was thinking of lots of other names but they didn't sound right.
 
10) Who knows about your blog? 

Family, friends, twitter and beauty communities I'm involved in.
 
11) How did you/do you react when people you know find your blog?

It depends on who the person is. If its a friend I get really excited and happy that they found my blog and when someone starts talking to me on twitter and that they read my blog I get really excited. But sometimes I feel judged when some people find out. I used to be scared to promote my blog and tell people before incase people thought it was rubbish. However, now I don't care because it's something I enjoy doing.



The 11 Blogs I've nominated:

Bryony: http://bryeve.blogspot.co.uk/
Alice: http://aliceslifedaily.blogspot.co.uk/
Asia: http://asiajade1996.blogspot.co.uk/
Jess In Retrospect: http://jess-inretrospect.blogspot.co.uk/
Laurean Figueiredo: http://lalarapariga.wordpress.com/
Ali: http://www.xoalibee.com/
Lizzie: http://stylemaven.blog.com/
Becca: http://lifeofbecca.weebly.com/
Jess & Morgan: http://jnmkeepntouch.blogspot.co.uk/
Rebecca: http://rsperrink.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucy: http://absolutelylucy.com/


My Questions For You:

1. What inspired you to start a blog?
2. What is something you have done that you are proud of?
3. What is the best thing you like about your blog?
4. What make up product can you not live without?
5. Name your favourite retail shop
6. If you were given a £200 gift voucher what would you spend it on?
7. What's your worst regret?
8. What fears do you have?
9. What is one thing that really irritates you?
10. Who is your favourite youtuber/blogger?
11. What is your favourite thing to blog about?

Thank you for reading!

See you soon lovelies!

Amy xx

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