beautiful boy

 

Took this little guy on a walk this morning and took some snaps of him as he just kept staring at me with this expression on his face! I have no idea what he is thinking, all I know is that he is one bloody beautiful dog!

 

Liv xox

sanctuary spa 3 day moisture creamy body oil

 

I've never actually purchased anything for myself from the Sanctuary Spa range, I only ever buy them as gifts for other people. Back at the beginning of December I was looking around all the body bits for my Secret Santa gift, and it was all on 3 for 2 so I picked up this little baby for myself. And boy, am I glad I discovered this!

 

It has a fairly thick consistency and smells very comforting and uplifting. When you start to rub it into your skin, you can feel the creamy body moisturiser and oils working together as they sink in. This gives your skin a nourished feeling and it really does help to add moisture to your flaky limbs! Because of the oils, your skin looks radiant and glowing. I like to use this on my legs before a night out as it looks amazing and shimmery in photos!

 

One of the main reasons why I love this, is due to the fact that it is super hydrating but only takes a few minutes to sink it. You don't feel sticky or sweaty like you do after applying some ordinary body butters, and you can pretty much get dressed straight away after application!

 

It costs just £7.00 (but the range is usually on offer!) and is available from Boots. My advice? Go pick one up today! I will definitely be trying more products from this brand!

 

Liv xox

natural collection clear lash care mascara

 

I've chatted about the E.L.F Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Gel before, but when that ran out I decided to try something else. I'm a budget girl at heart, so I headed straight for the isles of my local Boots and Superdrug but was pretty disappointed at what I found. So, instead I searched for a clear mascara that I thought might do the trick!

 

Enter Natural Collection! This is a super purse friendly cosmetic brand that do everything from foundation and nail polish to gorgeous blushes that deliver just as much as the more expensive brands!

 

This clear gel acts just like any other mascara, apply the product with the brush, leave to dry and it sets all day. So why not use it on your brows? I like to fill mine in very slightly with a pencil and then shape AND set them with this. It sets pretty quickly and keeps the hairs in place all day. Some people like to use a spoolie to brush them into shape but this works just as well.

 

This is a excellent product for just £1.99 from Boots but they're usually on a 3 for £5 offer most of the time. I've already got some of my friends hooked on this!

 

Have you tried this product before? xox 

maybelline colour tattoo in on and on bronze

This has to be one of my favourite inexpensive cream eyeshadows! It's the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in the shade On and On Bronze. The best part? They're less than a fiver (£4.99) from both Boots and Superdrug, and are usually on some sort of offer. Here's what it looks like:

Really cute little glass tub with all the brand details on the front and back. The lid then screws off to reveal the product underneath. There are a few other shades which are nice but this has got to be my favourite!

Now, I have been using this daily for a while so it doesn't exactly look like the picture of health that it was a few months ago. But you get the idea! On and On Bronze is a beautiful bronzey shade with a nice touch of shimmer running through it. I love how the flecks of glitter show through whenever you turn your head! You can use this product alone or layer it under powder eyeshadow as it works great as a sort of a cream base to make the colour last longer without creasing. 

You can see how gorgeous this shade is! Just dip your finger in the pot and smear it over your eyelid for a beautiful look. You hardly even need to blend this product and you don't need to faf around adding a darker shade to the crease on a lighter highlight to the inner corner because it does all of that itself! Whenever the natural light hits your eyes, this product creates it's own shadows and highlights to give you a great looking smokey eye with none of the effort!

Overall, an amazing product at an amazing price. I would 100% recommend this to a friend!

Have you tried the Colour Tattoos before? xox

goals for 2014

Resolutions. 

I don't really like that word. I don't think anybody likes that word! I've made many New Year Resolutions and I fail at every single one of them! Y'know the usual "eat more healthily" and "drink more water." So now, I simply set myself goals or aspirations. I prefer to call them: things I'd like to do in... *insert year here*
 

So here are my four main goals for 2014!
 

1. DEDICATE MORE TIME TO BLOGGING

I love blogging, I really do. I'm always reading them and I thoroughly enjoy writing my own posts. It's a way for me to relax and wind down as that is something I really struggle to do. It also allows me to get all of my thoughts and ideas out of my head, which can otherwise keep me awake at night! I'd like to dedicate more of my time to blogging and really have a go at posting something every week. It's a hobby that I love and want to continue with in the coming year.
 

2. TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE

Currently, I work full time and love my job. But I would like to take an online course in a subject area that I really like such as photography or interior design. I've seen a few already and some are even on offer at the moment. I'd just like to gain some new skills and knowledge in a creative area and also earn an extra qualification that would look good on my cv. This year, I am determined to take on a new skill!
 

3. TRAVEL MORE

I would absolutely love the travel to every country in the world. I would love to say that I've visited every major city or landmark. That isn't going to happen in a year, but I really want to get out there are see more of the world with my own eyes. I'm quite happy to not venture over water and just explore some more of England! I already have some plans in place for example, I'm going to Oxfordshire with Jack in March, Spain in July with some of my family and having a weekend in a lodge in the middle of a forest in October! I'm even planning to go to Barcelona with my girls too which would just be incredible!
 

4. SMILE EVERYDAY

I'm useless at feeling positive. I've spoken about it before but I just see the worst in everything and it can really bring me crashing down to rock bottom. But this year, I want to try and smile at least once everyday. Find the happiness or humour in at least one thing each day! I think it'll help lift my spirits and might also help to train my mind to think less "glass-half-empty" and more "glass-half-full."
 

What are your goals for this year? xox

natural collection blush in peach melba

I'd like to introduce you to my all time favourite blush, Peach Melba by the Natural Collection! These cost a mere £1.99 and the whole brand is usually on offer for 3 for a fiver in Boots stores around the UK. You can find them here online, they're an absolute steal!

It has a very soft texture and is highly pigmented so you only need a tiny bit on a fluffy brush to add a lovely flush of colour to your cheeks. It looks so natural and gives you a real radiance. I use this daily and it delivers every single time! I've had this for so long too and it has lasted me very, very well!

It's also worth noting that there are other shades, this is just the one that suits my fair skin tone the best.

Have you tried anything from the Natural Collection? xox

my perfect sunday

Ahh, I love a nice peaceful Sunday to finish off the week! 

Today I visited Wentworth Garden Centre again (I just can't get enough of that place!) with my Mum, Nannan and cousin. We sipped pots of English breakfast tea and munched on fresh baked scones cut in half and sandwiched with lashings of thick cream and sweet strawberry jam! 

We then took a walk around the main shop! They were just doing their switchover from Christmas to the new January stock, so everything in the festive section was 50% off. Even though Christmas is over now, we picked up some adorable tree decorations that we'll save until next time. I also found three clear glass boxes with metal clasps that I thought would be perfect for on top of my dressing table! I'll upload a photograph when I get them all set up. We also took a look at some craft stalls and candle shops which were lovely.

I then came home and had a few hours just relaxing a little. I watched the newest Star Trek on the movie channel and scoffed some leftover choccies. The festive period is so tiring and I need as much rest as I can get for the coming year! I'm planning on travelling more this year, that's actually one of my goals for 2014! I think I'm going to share some of my resolutions and goals for this year, as well as my bucket list I created in-between Christmas and New Year.

Hope you had a great Sunday!

Liv xox