What mascara do you use?

A question I am often asked; what mascara do you use? And how do you do your eye-make up? Below are pictures of the mascara's I am currently using (yes I use all three). However I like to experiment with mascara's all the time. At the moment these three are the one's I am using, and I would definitely recommend them, obviously.. otherwise I wouldn't be doing this post.

The order the pictures are in are the order I apply the mascara.

1) 

No 7 Extreme Length Extend Mascara 

2)

No 7 Fanomenal Lashes Mascara 

3) 

ScandalEyes Flex Mascara by Rimmel London UK

For my everyday make-up I normally just wear mascara and black liquid eye-liner; the eye liner I am using at the moment is also by Rimmel London. Sometimes I use Urban Decay eye-shadow on my lids and Studio black pencil eye-liner on my waterline. Prior to all of this I use Model's Own Eye Lash Curlers on my lashes.

First Instagram Diary of 2014!

Update Alert!

Due to the lack of posts this month, i'd hate for you all to think I was neglecting Blondiei! I am just so  'bogged down' with work at the moment - it is crazy! Coursework, mocks, actual work, seeing Bradley, seeing family, having fun with my friends, Uni interviews etc etc etc! It is crazy busy right now! Life of a 17 year old ay! 

Anyway! This post is dedicated to keeping you all updated on what is happening in my world. Below are screen shots of my Instagram, dating back to the beginning of 2014, so you can see what i've been unto these past couple of months. 

I PROMISE that I will get back into blogging more regularly! 

The first couple of pictures are from Valentines Day! Bradley and I went to Bella Italia which was lovely! He made me a heart shaped cake with melted chocolate, strawberries & cream on top. It was delicious! You'll see a 'Congratulations' booklet. This is my acceptance certificate/information booklet into Staffordshire University to study Broadcast Journalism. There are pictures of a few nights in and nights out with my girlfriends. Lots of selfies and a couple of quotes: 'She loved life and it loved her right back' and 'She believed she could so she did'. Motivational aren't I, aha. Roses of Bradley for our 1 Year Anniversary which was just after Christmas, we celebrated by going to a Steak House near where we live. Finally, a 'flipagram' documenting my 2013 in pictures. 

Valentines Day Make-Up Inspiration!

As many of you will already be aware it is Valentines Day this Friday, my boyfriend and I are eating out at Bella Italia, (an italian restaurant for those of you who didn't know) I am excited and in the middle of choosing what to wear haha. 

My make-up inspiration for the night is Pixie Lott (I am absolutely obsessed with Pixie again after her new single 'Nasty' has being released) The video for this song is spot on and beyond perfection, I definitely have a girl crush on her. 

Anyway below are shots of her make-up in the video!

I MIGHT if I am brave enough do a mini make-up tutorial of me attempting this look on friday! But then again, I might not, as I am not sure how well it will go! But nonetheless watch this space as there could well be a make-up tutorial on it's way! 

Pixie Lott - Nasty 

Best dressed at the NTA's

Sorry for the lack of posts this week! I had coursework deadlines last week and I worked all weekend, and therefore my list of 'things to do' saw 'blondiei' at the bottom! 

An 'update' post is on it's way, as I feel I have lots and lots to share with you all. Numerous exciting things have been happening recently! 

However, to keep my blog alive, and you readers reading, here is a quick blog post on my opinion on the 'best dressed' of the recent NTA's. 

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The National Television Awards took place last week, and I can definitely say I was not disappointed.  Below are some of the FANTASTIC dresses the stars wore. How they do it is beyond me, every year a handful get it just right! Michelle Keegan, once again, 10/10. She is perfecto. 

Red can be risky! However this risk paid of! Abbey looked absolutely stunning and this tight-figured dress complimented her curves immensely. The slit in the leg added excitement to the dress, and the turtle neck ensured she stayed on trend. Beautiful! Definitely my best dressed of the night! I love this dress, but I couldn't wear it as well as she did! 

All pictures are from heatworld.com 

Ted Baker Lipstick Crayon's

Ted Baker Lipstick Crayons!

My new obsession

For Christmas my Mom and Dad bought me a huge Ted Baker make up set. In there was; the two lipsticks, eye-shadow's, eye primer, eye-liner, bronzer, eyelashes and nail varnish's. 

I have not put these two lipstick's down, literally. 

Therefore I thought it would be quite appropriate to share my love for them with you all. 

 This pink one is perfect if your going for the sweet, girly look. With everyday makeup and a girly style, it makes your lips blend in to the overall look and makes you feel lots more confident. I also wear this one on a daily basis as it lasts all day, it really makes your lips stand out, and brightens up your whole overall make up look.

The dark purple one is also absolutely beautiful! I wear this one more on nights out than in the day, as it it goes perfectly with smokey eyes and little black dresses! If you're not one for wearing lipstick on a night out, I dare you to try this colour, it will change your opinion for sure! 

                                                

The Liebster Award

I am extremely excited about this blog post! I have being nominated by the lovely Emilija for the Liebster Award. Thank-you Emilija! :) This is extremely exciting for me, as I have been blogging for a few months now but only recently joined 'bloglovin' and began to find other blog's and other people who enjoy blogging as much as I do! :)

1. If you won $50 million in the lottery what would you do with it?

I'd definitely give some to charity, probably cancer research. I'd treat my family to a holiday, an amazing holiday. I am 18 this year which means last year was my last holiday with my family (probably) as this year my sister is going away with school during the summer, I am going with my boyfriend on holiday, so my mom & dad are going on their own. I would love for the 4 of us to go on holiday somewhere incredible one last time! I would also save some (sensible option) for the future... you never know what might happen! 

2. If you had to work for a fashion house which would it be? 

It would have to be Chanel - how amazing would that be? 

3. Who are your inspirations?
Other bloggers, mainly Zoella & Tanya Burr - who are the reason I decided to make a blog. I also inspire to be like my mom, she is so kind, forgiving, loving and caring to everyone she comes across and she is extremely happy all the time! 

4. Favourite memory from 2013?
Wow! What a difficult question! 2013 was literally the most amazing year for me. I had so, so many high points and very little low points. My favourite memory? The whole of the summer was incredible.. I passed my driving test! That was amazing for me, I passed it the first week of the summer, so all summer I could go anywhere - do anything. I went to Wales with my boyfriend, that was fun. I went to Zante with my family, that was really fun and extremely hot. Hmm.... Me and My boyfriend spent our 1 year anniversary together in December, we went out to a Steak House near us, which is really expensive, but as it was a special occasion we saved up and treated ourselves, we had a 3 course meal. That was lovely! Getting closer to my boyfriend as well  over 2013, the first few months in the relationship where you're falling in love (which for me was the first time) that was incredible. 

5. What's your favourite food?

I love roast dinners, my mom & my nan both make incredible roast dinners, and since being a child I have always looked forward to Sunday's purely for my roast! Haha! I also love pasta, quick and easy yet so tasty. 

6. Celebrity crush?

Harry Styles - typical 17 year old girl for you. 

7. Biggest fear?
Losing a loved one 

8. Favourite perfume?
Tommy Hilfliger - Tommy Girl 

9. Describe yourself in 4 words.
Determined, Loyal, Caring, Fun. 

10. List any books that changed your life.

Although I do read, I don't read often.. I can't think of a book that's changed my life! Sorry! 

11. List 5 blogs you're reading at the moment.
The Undercover Princess
Ellieeveleigh 
Goldilocks Notebook 
The Londoner 
Tanya Burr 

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The Liebster Award is a fun way of promoting other bloggers by answering questions set by whoever you were nominated by! 

My nominees:

She is totally smitten 
Ellieeveleigh 
Amber 
Sarah
Analilia 
Laura
Mettisse & Eden 

There is only 7 nominees as everybody else I wanted to nominate had already done a Liebster Award post! haha!

My Questions for my lovely nominees:

1) Why did you start your blog?
2) Favourite make-up brand?
3) Favourite high street shop?
4) Favourite thing to cook?
5) Who do people say is your celebrity lookalike?
6) What colour are your nails currently?
7) If you could have a superpower what would you choose?
8) Pick one person (dead or alive) who you'd like to meet?
9) Are you a tea or coffee person?
10) If you could re-live one day in your whole life, what would it be? And why?
11) Favourite film?


The rules: 
1) Mention the person who nominated you with a link to their blog
2) Answer all 11 questions provided by the blogger who nominated you
3) Nominate 11 other bloggers, these bloggers must have under 200 followers. 
4) Create a new set of 11 questions for your nominees to answer

Happiness

I couldn't agree more with this! As human beings, I believe we like to complicate things, we like to find negatives, as opposed to positives. 

My life: Recently over the past few months, I have had such a better outlook on life. I am so happy and content with how my life is right now. I have a wonderful family, amazing friends and the most incredible boyfriend. I work 3 shifts a week max which gives me enough time to do all my school work, see my boyfriend, and blog often, as well as earning money still. I feel as though everything is in its place and everything is finally going right.

My advice: If you feel like something's not right or somethings jeopardizing your happiness, think are you over complicating it? Over-thinking it maybe? Maybe solving the problem is a lot, lot easier than you think! Maybe there isn't even a problem. Maybe your holding on to something that no longer matters? Has someone upset you in the past, is it still relevant? Are you putting a lot of time or effort into something that isn't serving a purpose, or isn't making you a better person? 

If someone or something makes you happy; have it, do it, keep it. 

Happiness is key.