Something I wrote

So I wrote a little something to express how I'm feeling . Sorry if it's crappy , it's the first time I've ever written anything like this and sorry if it's depressing. 

Black, Blue, purple, Yellow, Black, Blue, Silver,

Oh Silver and gold are prime to your character

Green in your eyes, black in your heart, grey all around

Clogged like your brain

Fresh turned to stale,

Maybe love is what you need

Maybe anger needs to be freed

Maybe forgiveness needs to proceed and succeed

Because the problem is I don’t know how much longer I can keep up to this beat.

Beat my spirit since day once

I aint even looking for love

I got issues too

But somehow you’re the only one that’s allowed to be excused.

Why Cocowhite oil pulling is a scam !

Whilst scrolling down instagram I have been seeing a lot of celebrities advertising this cocowhite oil pulling whiting product from Kylie jenner , Bella Thorne , Ashley Benson , Scott Disick and many other celebrities. Now I do not blame them, because it's not their fault that they are advertising a product , but I blame the company for taking a natural product like coconut oil and add little flavours like minty fresh  or lemon to make it taste better along with other chemicals so that they would be able to be preserved in a little tube. Now if you want to be fancy and spend £24.99 for 14 sachets at Holland and Barrett then be my guest , but you can get the same results buy using natural raw coconut oil ! This method is called oil pulling. What you do is go out and buy a jar of raw coconut oil and take a teaspoon oil - it melts at 24 degrees and so it will pretty much melt in your mouth. After it melts in your mouth you start swishing the oil around your mouth for 20 minutes. By doing this you are collecting the bacteria in your mouth , the oil actually cuts through plaque so this technique is really awesome ! So once you have swished the coconut oil around in your mouth for twenty minutes spit it out into a bin and not the basin as it will clog your drain , also do not swallow it as you will be swallowing bacteria! EWWWW. After than rinse your mouth withe warm water and brush your teeth as normal .

So yeah what I'm basically trying to get at here is that there are lost of natural methods that you can use that can save you so much money that are the same benefit. So the moral of the story kids is Don't be fooled by advertising !

                                                     

                                                          

UCAS tips : How to write your personal statement!

The January 15th deadline is soon here , so as I have just finished my personal statement I decided to share a few tips with you on how I wrote my personal statement. I  applied for Politics if you wanted to know.

So here is the process that I went through when writing it:
1. Read  books around my topic
2. Watch online lectures from the LSE website to supplement  knowledge or even better actually attend a lecture.
3. Make a list of all the reasons why you want to do this course and the proof that you have to show that you love it - work experience, debates that you have had , exhibitions that you have gone to ect...
4. Write a opening paragraph - no cliches , no sayings by Gandhi , none of that !It's important to state why you like the subject in one sentence and the topics on your course that you are most looking forward to studying.
5. The 2nd paragraph - get into a topic that you are very interested about - be specific and talk more about you - link the books that you have read to your topic that you are talking about in your paragraph and the lectures you attended ect.., This is where you can show how passionate you are academically.
6. Next step is talking about any work experience - what you learnt and how it links in to your future job that you want to do.
7. A paragraph on the activities that you do such as sports or any type of stuff you are interested in outside of school such as art , photography , travelling , theatre .
8 . Then add a concluding sentence- something that they will remember.

General tips:

• Use the thesaurus sparingly , you don't want to be using words that you don't understand and then you get asked to go to an interview and your speaking the lingo of a 12 year old instead.  
• GRAMMER , CHECK YOUR GRAMMER 
• No cliche sayings 
• Don't say that you liked the subject since you were young , because it is clear that you probably didn't as not 9 year old was interested in anthropology or history. 
• Talk about your transferable skills 
• Talk about positions of responsibility, Duke of Edinburgh award , projects that went well ...
• Show that you are a critical thinker - if you have done an EPQ write about it . 
• Don't ramble , structure your points 

Get friends and family to proofread it!

So yeah that was pretty much the process that I went though and the tips that I was given. I hope you found them useful. Please feel free to message me if you want me to proofread your personal statement I would be more than happy to have a look at it for you.

xx

Things that lead to social suicide in London !

When you live in London for a very long time, you start to adjust to a few rules that suddenly become implemented in your brain just because you live in London. So I decided to accumulate all the things that you should never do in London in order to survive ! #aren'tIjustamazing

1.Never tand on the left , people like myself like to walk up and down the escalators, so if you are standing in my way , I get really frustrated and then we start complaining about tourists on the Tube back home.

 

2. Don't be kissing on Tube or attempt to show any type of affection for someone that you know isn't PG friendly because trust me we don't want to see it and you could possible end of on someone's facebook wall with a post titled : Lovebirds gross ! 

3. Do not , I repeat DO NOTTT just ques ! Us Londoners have a thing about queuing we love to que, if there isn't a que we will make a que , you see we like order ! If you attempt to que jump you will be faced with the wrath of several people who will quick you out of the que . 

4. Don't forget your umbrella unless you want a free shower. 

 

5. Please Don't walk slowly because it really pisses people off and for the love of god please don't stop in the middle of the pavement!! 

6. Have a phone conversation of the Tube - just don't , people don't care about what molly did to meg. 

7.Don't make eye contact with anyone of public transport because  then it just become awkward ! Most likely they will think you are a freak.

Why being short has its perks !

I'm 5 foot , so I'm pretty short, but over the last few years I realised that being short had it's perks and that it was nothing to be upset about or feel like I got the short end of the stick (that pun though) .So I collaborated a few reason why being short is just fab.

1) You can shop in the children's section and that not only saves you money , but boy do these kids have some style.
2) You will look young forever , when your 37 you will look 27.
3) You can wear whatever heels you want! You want to wear those 7 inch heels , you go girl , just make sure you have spare trainers in your bag just in case your feet begin to ache .
4) You will always be refereed to as "cute" or "adorable"
5) Best conversation started :"Excuse me , could you crab that can of cranberries on the top shelf"
6) When you loose 5 pounds - dayyyym you look like you have lost about 10 because it shows on your body !
7) You always win at Limbo
8) You know how to crowd weave , it makes you feel like a NINJA

So yeah, embrace it shortie <3

15 Halloween dress up ideas !

There are only 3 days till Halloween , where neighbors switch off their lights and pretend that they are not home so that we do not bother them ... nice try!
Every year I tend to dress up as either a vampire , witch or a ghost and it gets pretty boring , but last year I decided to spice it up a little bit and go as Allison from pretty little liars with my #SQUAD . So I thought I'd give you guys a few ideas of different costumes you could wear . Let the listing begin ;

1. If you have a group of 5 friends , 4 of you dress up as the chanels and one person can be the killer!- Screen Queens if you haven't guessed !
2. Red Coat from Pretty Little Liars
3. The three mean girls
4. Zombie (it's obvious , but hardly anyone does it )
5. Maleficent !!! Image the amount of contouring you can do -LOVVE
6 .Edward scissor hands
7 . Corpse bride
8. Katy Perry in Roar video
9 . Wednesday Adams
10. Medusa
11. penny Pound
12. NINJA
13. Red from Orange is the new black !
14. The Joker
15. Miley Cyrus at VMA's
 

Hope this gives you some idea of all the different amazing costumes you can make !

Comment down below what costume you wore last Halloween and what you will be wearing this year ?

Xx

My Makeup Routine !

YEP , you heard that right , I'm going to be showing you my makeup routine! And if your wondering, yes that's me in the picture above. I have a fairly simple makeup routine , I don't do much to my face , but I'm huge skincare addict because I believe that if you have good skin there is no need to use foundation that just blocks your pores and takes ages to remove. So as you may have notice I don't use foundation in my everyday makeup routine . So without further ado here is how I do my makeup:

Step 1: Clean my face using the L'oreal micellar water and a cotton pad.

Step 2: I apply NYC smooth skin perfecting primer which makes my skin all lovely and shiny .... I begin to look like Edward Cullen . 

Step 3: I apply my Collection lasting perfection concealer in the shade cool medium under my eyes and I also use it to highlight my face - down the bridge of my nose , my forehead , cupids bow , my chin - basically where the natural light would hit my face. 

Step 4: I use a pencil black eyeliner , mine is the seventeen black pencil eyeliner and I use it to line my top lash line , I like to smudge it a bit to create a bit of a smokey eye effect , but not to much like I'm going on a night out. I also apply it to my waterline . 

Step 5:  I curl my eyelashes using an eyelash curler and apply the collection lengthening black mascara in a zig zag motion .

Step 6: To top it all off I moisturize my lips with the Aloe Vera lip balm and apply Sleek barely there 776 lipstick. 

And that's it folks , this takes my 5 minutes to do every morning , I don't always apply eyeliner though. I think its every important to use a primer because without a primer my concealer would probably not stay where it was throughout the day. Also I do not apply mascara to my lower lashes. 

Can anyone recommend me a cheap contour kit ? 

xx

How to prepare your lips !

It's so important to prep your lips before you apply lipstick because it just makes your lipstick look 10 times better. So if I am going out or whenever I actually have time and am not rushing out attempting to catch the tube on time , I follow these steps :

1. Scrub my lips : I love using the Lush bubblegum scrub ; it keeps my lips from looking flaky especially during the winter . My lips are defiantly smoother and more pumped after scrubbing them.
2. Lip balm :After scrubbing my lips (I know it sounds a bit harsh) I apply lip balm - I use the aloe vera from Dr organics (yet it my favourite skin care brand at the moment) . It makes sure that your lips are not dry.
3. Apply concealer to my lips :This is a really important step if you want your lipstick to last and it makes the lipstick look like its actual colour on your lips as its not effected by your natural lip colour.
4. Lipstick & lip gloss  : Now it's time to apply your lipstick  and then I like to add a layer of lip gloss over it because well it just looks better and helps the colour stay on your lips for longer , its like your own protective layer!

So those are my 4 steps to how I prep my skin for my lipstick ! I would not scrub my lips every day because I have sensitive skin and my lips would then become red and inflamed so try and scrub your lips 3 - 4 times a week only.

What is your favourite lip stick ?

xx

Hair products that I use to style my hair.

I'm on YouTube now ! So I made a video about the different hair products that I use on a day to day basis . I hope that many of you can benefit from this video and you may realize  that I love using oils in my hair. I have listed all the products that I use on my hair in the video I hope that you enjoy it. 

Please comment on this blog post or on the video any types of videos that you would like to see me do in the future. I really enjoyed filming this and as you can see I'm a beginner with the editing. 

Please go like , comment and subscribe to my channel for more videos , I will try and upload one video each week :) 

xx

4 tips on how to be independent as an adult .

Recently I turned 18 and it was a big thing for me , I reached a milestone and I basically celebrated for the entire week! So I've gathered some ways that you can do to start feeling independent .

1. Get comfortable being alone 
Life is what you make of it, stop being the grouchy person on the couch and go out on your own if all your friends have "other plans" . If you want to go see that art gallery go and see that art gallery .

2.Have hobbies 
Make sure that you have a hobby because you don't want to be a couch potato watching Netflix all your life. Its important to be your own person with your own opinions on things as well. Your hobbies can be as weird and wacky as you want them to be , but the main aim is for you to enjoy them .

3. Attempt to be financially independent 
As I have just turned 18 , it not fully financially independent especially because I am still in full time education. You need to find a job that pays well and you will actually wake up to go to. You need to make sure that you know all the "adult" stuff : how to pay council tax , gas , electricity bills , water , how to work a credit card . how to not get into debit , how to rent out an apartment ect.

4. Look after yourself .
Eat properly, exercise, sleep well  and groom yourself. These things just make your life a little bit better and makes you feel less stressed out.

Being independent is the best feeling in the world , because personally the only person you can actually depend on is yourself .

What are your tips on being independent ?  xx
                                                     

                                         

Product Review : Dr Organics Rose Otto skin lotion

A night owl aren't you ? Well your in for a treat I am super obsessed with Dr Organics products so I have decided to review this product for you ! If you love Lush products then you will love Dr Organics products because they are both ORGANIC ! yep so its great for the skin.

Dr Organics Rose otto skin lotion was purchased from Holland and Barrett by accidentally applying a taster on my hand whilst my mum was buying her supplements. So I applied it and then smelt my hand and that was I became hypnotized and felt the need to buy this product . I felt awake after smelling it! All you need to be persuaded to buy this is to smell it, it smells of heaven , even though I do not know what heaven smells like , but we will role with it .
 It has a great packaging and even after you have attempted to squeeze out ever drop you can cut the top of the tube and use the rest that could not be squeezed out. This product is not only moisturizing , but it helps with anti-ageing and regenerating  the skin cells. It is so useful for the autumn /winter season especially for people who have dry skin ; it has done wonders for me dry skin , its not flaky anymore. Not only can you use this lotion on your body, but you can also use it on your face and let it act as a facial moisturizer. I recommend that you buy this if you are looking for a lotion this winter because it smells good and it gets the job done. I have no criticisms for this product it is just amazing and I will continue to purchased Dr organics skincare.

Have you guys tried any Dr Organics skincare products before ?

x

The Autumn Tag ! أسئلة الخريف

                                        
So since it is Autumn I decided to do the Autumn Tag ! No surprise there. Personally Autumn is one of my favourite  seasons because I get to wear some of my Spring clothes and some of my winter clothes and well it just looks perfect because not only do I look great , but I'm super comfy . And if you know me comfort is a big thing in my books . If i'm comfortable in those sweatpants and hoodie I will rock up to school wearing it and maybe have a nap in the informal study area whilst I'm at it.
So I've gone on a ramble here , back to the Autumn tag !

1. Favorite Autumn Lip product ?
Dr Organics Aloe Vera Lip Balm - if you are wondering where I get this product from its from Holland and Barret for £3.49 and I will do a product review on it if anyone wants :)

2. Favorite Starbucks Autumn drink ?
Personally , I am not a Starbucks fan and I don't really have a wide range of knowledge of the drinks that they sell , so I would probably go for the hot chocolate option.

3. Favorite autumn scarf ?
A blanket scarf or a cable snood preferably in the colour red and blue.

4. Favorite Moisturizer?
Now I pretty much obsessed with Dr Organics products  because I have just discovered them recently and they are just so gently to my skin especially because I have really sensitive skin . So my fav moisturiser at the moment is the Rose Otto.

5.Favourite thing to do ?
If it was up to me I would be dressed up in my PJs and be watching Netflix , but thats not really how it works because I have something called school which takes up half of my life. But on a serious note I love taking those Tumblr photos in Autumn , you know the ones with the leaves yeahhhh.

So yeah that's the Autumn Tag for you. So What's your favourite thing to do in Autumn ?

xx

Product Review : Collection lasting perfection concealar

Hey guys I know that I haven't posted in a while , but I've been really busy with school. I've just started my A2's and I've really had to hit the ground running this year because the moment I walked into school I was told that I had two weeks to produce a 2000 piece coursework on Russia , you can imagine how I felt and the amount of reading that I had to do for it.Anyway this week my product review will be on Collection lasting perfection concealer.  

I have been using this product for approximately a month now and to be honest its nearly done , so it's not the best product if you want something that will last you a long time . Such Irony to the name. I would presume that if you use it regularly it would finish in about 2 months. I love the texture , its so matte in colour and it has pretty good coverage. I use it to hide my under eye circles and it is one of the best products that I have used so far for hiding my under eye circles and it's pretty cheap too as it retails for only £4.19 so its really a bargain. I personally like to use a medium coverage one for my under eye area and a light tone for highlighting my face, but not that often , I mainly stick to using it for covering up blemishes and under eyes.This product doesn't show any creases until after 14 hours of wearing it and I consider that to be great.
There are a lot of great things about this product , however the packaging is very bad in my opinion as the outside starts rubbing off after 1 week and sometimes we wand isn't able to reach down to the bottom of the container so its not easy to get out all the contents , therefore some of it goes to waste. However, apart from that I would definitely buy this product again and I would say that it will probably be in my makeup bag for a long time.

So yeah this product is a great product for great value so I would recommend you buy it if your not willing to go all out for a concealer like the Mac one . 

Product Review : Lush Granny takes a dip

                                           

This must be one of the most colorful bath bombs ever. Whenever i'm feeling down it just makes me feel better again ! All ingredients are natural of course (one of the reasons why I love lush ) :Lemon oil , black butter , ginger oil and gardenia extract . So what happens when you put it in the water is that it starts to fizz and you get all the colours of the rainbow coming out of it. The water tends to go a pinkish colour after all the fizzing has stopped . My skin always feels so much better afterwards , so smooth and smells so good. It costs £3.25 so you can split it in half meaning you get a better run for your money.

Overall , I would rate it a 4/5 because I would have liked the bubbles to not fade away so quickly as they did. So if your feeling a little bit blue this is the bath bomb for you. - See that play on rhyme there oh yeaah.

x

Product Review : Soap and Glory Smoothie star Breakfast scrub!

I have heard of soap and glory before and a lot of people has said that it's amazing and that I should try it so I fell into peer pressure and decided to purchase this lovely maple scent scrub that smells good enough to eat. The best part about this product is that it only cost £8 for such a huge tub of scrub.
                                      
The scent is amazing . It's very sweet smelling and sometimes just for the sake of it I like to twist the cap and take a whiff in the morning because it wakes me up.
The packaging is clear and that's perfect for me because it helps me see how much of it I have used. The tub is huge and it gives you easy access to all the contents so that none are gone to waste. So thanks Soap and Glory for clever packaging.          
The Scrub is very grainy which is something that I love because it makes me feel like I am getting a good scrub down. The texture is a bit sticky so it can be hard to evenly spread out. Make sure that you have damp skin when attempting to scrub you skin.              
   
                                    
How I like to use this product: After I have washed my body with  body gel using a loofah i scoop a plum sized amount into my hands and apply it on my body. Scrub is gently and then after you have scrubbed it will turn into a milky texture which I rinse off using water. My skin is left feeling sooo smooth. Then I get out of the shower and pat my skin dry. I normally use this scrub once a week alternating with my Lush Buffy scrub .

I would give this scrub a 4/5 because it still hasnt got rid of my ingrown hairs on my legs.

Have you tried Breakfast scrub or any other Soap and Glory products ?

x

Facts about a good cuppa.

So this morning I decided to have some green tea , not something I usually do because I'm so busy that I rush out of the house with only an apple and a cereal bar with a "I'll be home late mum !!" . Yeah classic 18 year old.
This morning I decided to do things differently and actually have breakfast. I had green tea with toast and scrambled egg (I had to wake up a bit earlier than I usually do). So I though for the fun of it I would educate my readers about Tea. Here are a few facts , enjoy (I'll grab some tea whilst your at it):

- Tea can be used as a hair conditioner . WHAT?? yep , you heard right it makes your hair super shiny and gives it more strength and it can lighten your hair colour !
- UK people are heavy tea drinkers. We drink approximately 156 million cups of tea a day ! Wow, we really need to cut down.
- Green tea - Boosts metabolism and has antioxidants.
- Black Tea - aids digestion and increases brain function.
- Green tea is amazing because it can : lower cholesterol  levels , gives healthy skin , prevents food poisoning, strengthens tooth enamel , prevents cavities ect...
- India is the second largest industry that makes tea despite the fact that it had originated from China .
- 98% of people take milk with Tea and 45 % people add sugar to their tea!

And there you go some fun facts about that that you can just randomly spark a conversation about.

      Now go and enjoy a good cuppa. x









                                               

Feeling sorry for yourself will make you fail at life .

You need to take responsibility for your own issues. Since I am now 18 and a LEGAL ADULT I can no longer blame my parents for anything. Yes maybe they didn't give me the same things that my sisters are able to get now (swimming lessons , music lessons ...) , but I lived in a different financial situation than them and my parents tried to do the best that they could. Now its time for me to take my life into my own hands. The point is you can either get better of get bitter about your past. The most important thing is that you take what has happened to you and you deal with it and make sure that it gives you a drive to be a better person than you are now. You can create your own fate because the past is the past and that's  over.

I realised  that it was time to forgive my parents and move on , because lets be honest parents are just children themselves that have had to grow up because they didn't have a choice , society forced them to. So its time to stop feeling resentful towards them and accept them for who they are and love them unconditionally like they loved you. You need to stop being the parent blamer because in the long run it will only hurt you emotionally and physically. Let it go (like Elsa said) . Live your life the way you want to , live in the now.

DIY: Getting rid of blackheads ! كيف تخلص من الرؤوس السوداء

We all have this problem . It an annoying one and we have tried basically everything from nose strips which actually cause us bruises to facial washes that a supposedly meant to diminish them. So I though what better way to tackle this issue than giving you a simple DIY that you can do. Aren't I just amazing . You can thank me later ;)

You need one important ingredient : LEMON !
Since lemon is rather acidic dilute it with a small amount of water so that it does not damage your skin. And lastly add salt to the mixture to make it a bit more exfoliating. Once you have mixed everything together apply it to your nose and the areas where you have blackheads. Leave it on for 1 hour or you can leave it on overnight . once it has tried up wash your face with water or use a cotton pad to wipe your nose with water .
                                                             

How to loose weight and get the body you always wanted !

We all want to loose weight , it's on every bodies  new years resolutions. Its important to look after your health and body because you know as they say a healthy body is a healthy life or whatever. So i'm no expert , but I do have some handy tips that I will share with you that have benefited me.
Personally I am no gym junkie or anything , but I do like to keep fit and healthy ; I aim to walk at least 30 minutes a day and I go to the pool once a week for 1 hour. This is the bare minimum that anyone should really do to maintain their weight and make sure that they do not become obese. However lately I have decided that I would like to loose a little bit more weight and get toned and hopefully reach my tumbr goals . Here are a few inspiration pictures to get you started :
                                                    
Now that you are inspired , here are my top tips :

1) Don't eat any sugary stuff or junk food , or just limit your intake of it . Just cut biscuits , chocolate , cake , sweets , crisps and any processed food. You don't have to cut them off completely , you can have one cheat day where you eat these things however to a controlled amount , don't go binge!

2) Cut down on the huge amount of carbs you eat and switch to eating vegetables and fruits along with some protein so that you can build some muscle . More protein maintains the lean muscles that you already have , you want to keep this as this helps increase your metabolism. Personally I believe
 that you should have around 30% - 40% protein in your diet every day.

3) Drink 2 liters water every day to detox your body or if you don't want to do that purchase slimming teas ; bootea , Dr staurts , slimatee and there are many more brands that you could choose from.

4) Combine Cardio with weight/ resistance training.  If you do too much cardio this means that you will start effecting your own muscles negatively. It's important that you include weight training into your workout regime because it tones your body and at the same time burns calories , improves your metabolism and gives you more strength making you superwomen. You can also try doing a HIT workout if you are not keen on doing just cardio at the gym. Personally i like working out 5 days a week and rest for 2 days a week. Its a good idea to do some cardio first and maybe burn about 500 calories from it , you can even swim and burn 500 calories if you want and then you can do weight training later .

5) You don't have to go to the gym every day , you could use YouTube videos to guide you at home if that is easier for you. There are a lot of resources online . Here are a few to get you started in case you are not able to access a gym.

Apps and YouTube channels 
- Nike training App is a great way to carry your workouts with you. I love this app because it is aimed at women and it feels that you have a personal trainer with you. You can pick to get lean , tone up , get strength or target a specific area.
- https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristineSalus
- https://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates
- https://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender
- https://www.youtube.com/user/XFitDaily
-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXToEZ6VT5k9GOCFNYjWA
- https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
- https://www.youtube.com/user/ToneItUpcom

An example of a workout that I would do using these YouTube videos would be :
Start of with Christina Salus 500 calories total body workout . Then after that I would have a break for 15 minutes and then move onto doing a workout from the Nike training app : Get Strong : Full action workout for 30 minutes to build strength.

Now go workout and tell that it was amazing ! x

Why we British LOVE the RAIN

We British love the rain , even though we state that we don't , we secretly done. As much as we moan and complain about it , without rain Britain wouldn't really be Britain anymore . Here are the 4 reasons why Brits love rain.
                                                     
1) It gives us something to talk about , because were bad at striking conversations without it seeming awkward and its socially unacceptable to talk to the random person sitting next to you on the bus. So what better way to get chatting. It gives us a chance to say " Classic British summer" or " At least my garden is getting watered today" .

2) You get to drink a nice cuppa and layer up . Now who doesn't like that ?
                                                         
3) Pigeons look hilarious in the rain . Poor thing it looks beat , depression is on it way .
                                                           
4) You get to watch Netflix all day and you won't feel bad about having to cancel your plans. Win Win.
                                               

winged eyeliner كحل المجنح

If there is anything I could teach you it is to never use pencil eyeliners for the top lid or when attempting a cat flick because it looks pasty and it doesn't spread as smoothly like liquid pen eyeliners or gel eyeliners. Personally , I prefer liquid pen eyeliners and I am currently using Rimmel Scandal eyeliner in the colour black .

When attempting a cat flick its all about trial and error or you could use tape to draw that straight sharp line that everyone loves. Using a waterproof pen liquid liner is best for this look as you don't want to touch your eyes and smudge it. I perosnally would use this link as a guidline; http://www.divinecaroline.com/beauty/makeup/how-to-do-winged-eyeliner

About Me ♥

Hi I'm Mina , a professional tea addict who occasionally enjoys  randomly strumming her guitar loudly in order to annoy her neighbors  and baffling them with her Spanish lingo , but that's besides the point. Welcome to my beauty / lifestyle blog ; its basically a random place where I share my thoughts and random stuff that comes out of my head with you lovely people. Please stay , grab yourself some tea, some fuzzy slippers . You comfortable ? 😉

Me When I act normal and am not delusional . That half smile though. Don't judge it was a random stranger who took my photo. 

Me normally around my friends. I'm a freak really . I give pretty cheesy smiles and if you don't love me like than than you never will. 

So I though since we were going to get up close and personal let get up close and personal , I'll go first:

- I am obsessed with Pretty little liars , The Vampire Diaries , The Originals , Eastenders  - I watch them religiously .
- My favourite clothes shops are Pull and Bear, New look and Uniqlo
- I once ripped out half my eyelashes attempting to apply fake eyelashes and ever since I have never attempted to apply them again .
- I love swatch watches .
- I study history , Geography and English literature at A level ( deathly subjects , nevertheless enjoyable) .
- I take 2 sugars with my tea.
- My favourite colour is purple.
- I think I have had a Harry Potter Marathon about 8 times now. It's scary business. I don't know if I should get help for this. I really don't know. This is a problem. Ugh jez It's like I'm hangover afterwards it's so sad. I want more Potter.
- My idea bedroom would just be a room filled with books so that in the middle of the night I can just randomly pick and book and read it and the books would randomly disappear once I've read them and there would be new books instead. Ultimate dream room. I know call me weird but we all have our fantasies.

Yeah, YEAH YEAH !!! I'm so in the clouds. So that's me. Hope you like my blog and stick around . Trust me we will have a blast ! Don't forget to follow me on social media if your up for weird conversations :p

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Love you guys xx

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PRODUCT REVIEW : SIMPLE CLEAR SKIN OIL BALANCING EXFOLIATING WASH

                                                   

Now I’ve been using this facial wash for 2 months and I have to say that It’s OK, it gets the job done. I am a lover of simple products because I have sensitive skin and I never breakout when I use their products.The witch hazel helps to keep breakouts at bay so that's always a bonus. 

The exfoliating beads don’t really do much for me , they don’t feel like they are exfoliating , but after using this my face feels fresh . Its more of a cleanser than an exfoliating scrub / wash  in my opinion. I use this product in the morning and in the night. After using it my face feels clean and refreshed. I personally love anything that contain which hazel as an ingredient because it has so many benefits such as treating acne , keeping your skin looking young , seals moisture and it tightens up your pores .

I would definitely recommend this product. I would give it a 5/5 because even though it doesn’t really exfoliate much it still does justice for my skin. :) 

"The age of Adaline" movie review

                                          
Adaline Bowmen . I just love that historic name that seems like its traveled to places. Blake Lively is an amazing actress ; she was great in Gossip girl, but even better at portraying this worldly Adaline character. It's a romantic , fantasy movie wrapped with a little edgy immortality trick that reminds me of Dracula and even The picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Adaline doesn't age , she's forever 29 ; she goes out of her way every 10 years or so to update her wardrobe , get a new passport ,  move town  and makes sure that she does not form any emotional attachments with anybody so that she does not get caught and become made into a lab rat. However, the twist is that Adaline falls in love with this Ellis dude who is the son of a man Adaline met and was friends with a long time ago. This is where it gets a little tricky ; the dad finds out who she is (turns out Jenny is Adaline) and she run away because she is scared of what might happen to her and that she might loose her daughter because her secret it out. On the way to wherever she was headed she crashed like she did the first time and you know lightening and water together actually reversed the aging process and she lived happily ever after with Ellis and it must have been so awkward for her daughter to have a step father that was 40 years younger than her.

Overall I would say that it was a very enjoyable film and it made me realize even more how much I adore Blake Lively as an actress because she can basically play any character ranging from a teenager to a 108 year old women who has so much wisdom yet is 29 years old. She makes you believe that she has lived for ages. It was not the best film that I have ever watched , but it was still a good film nonetheless. The voice over just made it feel a little creepy and a bit of a sleepy film . If you are into films like The notebook then you should definitely watch this.

Mini Haul ! ما اشتريت اليوم

Today I went out and did a little shopping and even though its little I though I would share it with you. As the summer has started I've been trying to build up a new wardrobe and just get ready for the summer holidays in general. The first thing I brought was the book Persuasion by Jane Austen . I am a huge fan of Jane Austen books because well that women is amazing ; i first fell in love with her novels when I was 14 and started reading Pride and Prejudice. It was a bit boring to start with, but at the end of the novel I ultimately fell in love with Mr Darcy. 

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As you probably realized I decided to purchase Persuasion and I will be reviewing the novel so keep an eye out for my review which will be coming very soon , by that i mean in 2 weeks time - i'm a slow reader, I like to admire each word. 

 

Then I decided to nip into NEXT and I brought this lovely crazy T-shirt which was the last one in stock . It's colorful and different so I said why not. It was £5 , so a bargain. 

Then I went to River Island and brought myself a new purse , because my old one is starting to look like a child had colored it because of how i mistreat my purse. However this summer that will not happen with my new lovely purse which i got for £14. I also invested in a little ring (it is actually a mid ring, but those are the only ones that fit into my finger) and that cost £4 . I also got a choker necklace in the colour black and pink and that cost £5 which I am totally in love with; it makes me look like a rocker chick or so I think it does . 

So that was my mini Haul because London had tube strikes and I couldn't get to school so why not go shopping. 

Whats are your thoughts on Persuasion , is it better than pride and prejudiced ? And what colour trousers do you think I could wear with my new T-shirt ?

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6 Reasons successful people are different to normal people

1. Successful people love morning and they use them wisely. 
This means that they will make sure they have sucked the energy out of that morning, they will meditate , workout or even just plan for the day ahead. They will make sure that they have a lovely thoughout breakfast not just coco pops because that what i found and oh wait i have no milk - No. A proper breakfast with Scrambled egg that contains mushrooms , sweetcorn and pepper alongside grilled tomatoes and a cup of whatever fresh juice you can blend in the morning. BAM ! You may go on your merry way .
                                                          
2. Successful people don't just wish , they act. 
They make plans and so should you. They make small goals to reach the big ones. They have a schedule and the stick to it.
                                                               
3. Successful people make time for the things that they need done.
They are organised because they prioritize  their life . They don't make excuses and if they do they need to make sure that the excuse they make is worth it. They start their day with what needs to be done and work their way down.

4. Successful people know that they only ever need to please themselves. 
As rude as it sounds it's true , but don't be selfish. You just need to know your morals and you goals and make sure that your decisions reflect well upon it.

5. Successful people learn to adapt to a change in the weather. 
You just have to get on with life really because what is whinnying and complaining going to do for you - NOTHING. Adapt to the new habitat / situation or attempt to change it if you can and if its really bugging you. Suck it up and get on with reaching your goal.
                                                          
6. Successful people do not look for instant gratification . 
They work the the final result , because they know that all the hardship in between will soon be forgotten when they reach what they want. Gain without pain does not exist unless you are already from a millionaire family then yeaaaaaah. Work hard and luck will be on your side.


Go forth and be SUCCESSFUL because .....
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BakeHaus !!

BakeHaus ! OMG ! This is my favorite cafe in hammersmith. Its so cute. The design is pretty simple but that's what makes it so lovely. The pastries are to die for (ahhhh!) and they have a 3 for 2 offer always on pretty much . Normally on my way home I would pick up either a ciabatta Mediterranean sandwich or a black forest ciabatta for dinner . I like sitting facing the street so that I can just observe the people who pass by, its pretty entertaining; i'm not a stalker I promise . They have lovely people who serve you at the till as well, i usually spark a conversation with some of them and they are responsive so that's always great !

So whats your Favorite Cafe ?

                                             

Learn something new : How Parliament works .

Parliament . That big scary word that pretty much dictates your life. So i thought for the day after working my my youth council for so long i decided to explain to you lovelies how parliament works because whats better than a pretty lady is a smart lady ;)

Parliament debate laws. Each year our Queen opens parliament with a speech in which she sets out the laws that parliament want to pass. It is important to note that until it has been agreed on my both the House of Commons and the House of Lords , these draft laws are then called Bills. This Bill then becomes Law. The bill is again debated by the House of Commons first and the House of Lords just to make sure that this is the correct law to pass. Eventually the Bill turns into a law when everything is agreed upon and the Queen gives it to the Royal Assent. The law is now out there in the world and it is the responsibility of the civil service to make sure that these new laws are carried out. 

So there you go that's how law is created. Enjoy being more knowledgeable that you were before :) 

DIY: How to get silky smooth legs

I have suffered from ingrown hairs for several years and sometimes still do , but i figured out a very extensive routine to make sure that my legs looked great. So I'm going to share my routine with you .

I personally like making my own sugar scrub that I use for my epilating / waxing routine, however if you are not into making your own scrub then I recommend using Soap and Glory Breakfast scrub or Flake away body polish as they are like the best body scrubs that I have recently tried out . 

                                                           

So for the DIY mixture I use White / brown sugar, olive oil , honey and lemon juice . I mix everything together and the mixture will look yellowish. Once that's done i store it in a jar. Then I let my legs soak in the bath for 10 minutes just to get the pores open . Once I am out of the bath i scrub the mixture onto my legs; remember to rub the mixture in a circular motion then vertically. Then I use my loofah to scrub my legs even more with the mixture that is already on my legs. Then rinse it off with warm water . After that I use the Lush Buffy bar that both exfoliates and moisturizes my skin. Then I rinse that off and pat my legs dry. I usually wait a day after exfoliating to epilate my legs.  

The next day : Time for Epilation. I personally love epilating as it give similar results to waxing (some say that it gives better results , but that's just my opinion) , but its quicker and less messy. I use the Braun silk epil 9 which i recently purchased if anyone is wondering and I love it , it gives such a close shave. After epilating my legs I apply witch Hazel onto my skin to sooth the skin so that I am not left with red bumps and it also ensures that ingrown hairs do not form (2 in 1 fabulous !). 

 

So that's it , my leg care routine or whatever you wish to call it. I exfoliate my legs twice a week just to make sure that I have no ingrown hairs when epilating and to make sure that my legs look smooth and shinny in that summer dress of mine. 

So that's my routine , whats yours ? 

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This might be the key to happiness.

Losses can be gains .

That's it . Whenever you lose something don't think negatively about the situation try and find something that you have gained out of it and emphasis that gain and you will automatically feel like you haven't lost. You will always feel happy if you can turn every negative situation into a positive one. If your losses become your gains , and your gains are still gains what have you got to be sad about or to lose. Just because you loose something doesn't mean that it is a bad thing , the simplest gain that can be achieved is wisdom from the situation. So take a step back , breath and think about the situation rather than getting upset about it . ASK YOURSELF : What have I gained ?

Thou art Shakespeare ?

Have you ever wondered whether Shakespeare was actually Shakespeare or if it were a numerous amount of people pretending to be one person. After attending a Shakespeare masterclass today I have come to realize  that there may just be an illusion behind Shakespeare. Shakespeare could have not written 40 plays so greatly without no help. I have a few theories I would like to share:

1. In 1848 the American Joseph C Hart wrote a book putting forward the argument that the plays were written by several different authors. In 1856 Delia Bacon,  wrote an article to support this theory and attributed the authorship to a group of people. Therefore , we are able to say that there are some speculations about the authorship of Shakespeare's work.

2.  Sir Francis Bacon, writer of New Atlantis could have penned the plays. Even though there is little evidence , his plays are very similar to Shakespeare's , Bacon could have written Shakespeare's plays.

3. The playwright Christopher Marlowe was writing at the same time as Shakespeare . Marlovians believe that Shakespeare was named as the play's author to protect the truth of what really happened to Marlowe during the night he died.

Shakespeare at the time was extremely liked by the Queen and had Sir Walter and Francis Drake who liked him , therefore he was a powerful man who was able to afford printing. Maybe , he was copying other people's work . We will never know. Nevertheless , the work of "Shakespeare" as an absolute delight to read.

What do you think of these theories?

                              

5 top tips to being successful !

1. Resilience is key
Learn how to be resilient . Most successful people did not just suddenly become successful overnight.

2. Passion is needed
Be passionate about what you are doing. "stop chasing the money and start chasing the dream" because that's when you start winning.

3. Get organised
Make a to - do list every morning and make sure that you hit each and every one of them. This means waking up 20 minutes earlier and just making sure that you have your life all together (checking emails ect),

4. Make short term goals
The rest will fall into place , trust me. It's better then looking at the bigger picture and getting frustrated that you couldn't reach it in a day.

5 . Provide great consistent service .
Providing the best service for your customer is key because this is what stops them from going to your competitor.

                                

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