Clothes Show Live 2014

Paint Drip Nail Design

I was looking for new nail designs and I came across this design. I had seen it before but never really tried it, This design is so easy to do and looks so cool. This image is from Marbling Madness which is a really cool nail art blog which I absolutely  love so thank you Corynn for the inspiration. If you want to know how to do this deign then keep reading.

Under Eye Routine

I suffer from quite bad dark circles under my eyes. I have tried multiple products that for me simply do not work. I have discovered that for me personally a routine works better. I do this before  put any other make up on. This is the before and after picture. The dark circles didn't come up that well in the pictures (thank good). All of these products are drug store products so they are very affordable.

Boots Haul

Recently I went shopping and had a little mini shopping spree in boots, I bought things that I had never used before, some were products that had been recommended to me but some where just little things I picked up whilst walking round.

Aztec Nails

Perfect for every time of year, change it up to match your style and just get creative!

How To: Fix A Broken Eye Shadow

Have you ever bought a powder eye shadow that has cracked and broken on you? Many people fix it by adding eye drops to it however if you don't have eye drops or anything similar then there is no point going out and buying it or anything similar just for one broken eye shadow so here is my way to fix it without using anything special.All you need is a tissue simple...

Dreams and Life Goals

Recently I was having a conversation with my friend Paul about the future. We started comparing our dreams and life goals. It dawned on me that everyone has dreams whether they are big or small.

I think it’s important for everyone to have goals. Look back at the things you did and the things you’re planning to do next, would they mean anything if you died today?  Having dreams and aspirations reminds you of what’s really important so you can act on them.

My life... My anxiety

Hey guys its Becky, sorry i havn't posted in a while. This blog post isn’t going to be like all the others, I am not usually very good at talking about my feelings, I find it really hard to explain my feelings and emotions so if some of this doesn’t make any sense just try and bare with me I will try my best.

Have you guys ever felt alone? Unwanted? Or like a prisoner in your own body? These feelings aren’t the best feelings in the world but they are feelings I am forced to deal with on an everyday basis.

Ipanema Wish List

Recently I came across a company that sells flip flops and sandals called Ipanema. As I am going on holiday soon I am in desperate need of some beautiful summer footwear and this website ticks all the boxes. 
ipanema.uk.com

Ipanema is a Brazilian company that sell a wide range of flip flops, sandals and wedges for men women and children. The brand uses the look and spirit of Ipanema and its colourful characters as inspiration for their designs. The shoes themselves are made of Brazil in the companies own factories and the shoes are 100% recyclable.

 
I am undecided on what style to get so I was hoping you guys could help me choose.

Leopard Print Nails

How to : Nail Stamping

Nail stamping is really easy to do and you can achieve so much and make designs look really professional however in order to do this you will need the correct tools, I always try to do nails that you guys could do at home however these are super easy and the nail stamping sets aren't that expensive and you can create so many cute designs with little effort.

DIY, girly present

It was a parents wedding anniversary recently, the said they didn't want me to buy anything so I just made them some cute little chocolate treats. 

As I do alot of baking I already had a heart shaped mould tray, however you can buy these from many shops and even online for reasonable prices. 

Nail art for beginners: Miss Jen fabulous

I was watching one of my favourite youtubers +MissJenFABULOUS and I really liked one of her latest nail designs so I decided to recreate it.
It is really simple and easy, even thought she did a video tutorial of it i simplified it so it was easier to follow, it is really just a few lines to be honest but keep reading..

How to: Nail Wraps

Nail wraps are a method of decorating nailed used as an alternative to polish. they are made of thin plastic or vinyl. they are self adhesive and can last up to 2 weeks. The application can be done at home or at a salon. For me nail wraps are the easiest type of nail art there is, there is no painting and there isn't any difficult tricks involved all you need is a  nail file and nail wraps. There are so many different nail wraps out there from different companies and you can get them from a whole variety of shops. Some nail wraps have to be applied using a different method, this method is not the one where you use a hair dryer. These are the nail wraps you apply using a nail file or emery board.

Sunset nails

I found this image online but I couldn't find a tutorial so I had to make my own, I hope you like it!
Recently whilst researching I found that lots of people have actually done these nails and if I am honest i am not surprised they are so easy and look really professional almost like a painting on your nails. 
So keep reading to find out how to do this nail art look. 
Image credit:  http://www.preen.me/look/17249009-sunset-nails-by-iliana-s 

My Nail Art Collection

This is a long one, I'm sorry but this is my nail polish collection, everything fits perfectly on top of my storage. This is everything that I use to do all of my nail art and designs.

I get my nail art supplies from this website

http://www.naio.co.uk/?gclid=CNXn67330rsCFWbLtAodmVgAfA

 It ships world wide and the prices are reasonable.

How to : Dotting Tools

This is a basic nail design using a dotting tool, the possibilities are endless , they are extremely cheap and should be in every ones nail art set!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-Coloured-Double-Dotting Marbleizing/dp/B00448VZQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396172089&sr=8-1&keywords=nail+dotting+tool+set 

Spring-Summer fashion trends

I  watched New York fashion week very closely this year, I went through alot of weird yet wonderful looks and then decided on my top 10 most wearable spring summer trends from this seasons cat walk. For each look I have found a highstreet/ online version that is reasonably priced for everyday people like you and me along with a little review of each high street product. 

How to: Nail Stickers

 A french manicure is a style of manicure where the fingernails are painted pale pink with a white band at the tip. In order to do this design I used french manicure stickers. They are an easy way to create a french manicure without all the fuss. Instead of doing the traditional french manicure I did a mixed version with a white base and pink tips. 

Ikat nails

Ikat is a design on fabric which is very popular when it comes to clothing but now they are a very easy and cool looking nail art design. I found this design really easy to do and you don't not need much specialised equipment. 

Pastel colours

Pastel colours are so in at the moment so I decided to make my own design using nail trends and pattern trends at the moment. Whether its a pastel pink, green, blue or purple i am obsessed! whether its clothing or nail polish then i have it. i love experimenting with different pastel nail designs, here are two that you can put together to make one cool pastel polish designs.

My Bohoo wishlist

As you may know I am going to America on holiday this year and I decided as I was going to buy most of my clothes out there I wanted to just find some cheap summer clothes that will last me the first few days,
Bohoo is an online clothing store that deliver world wide and has really reasonable prices for stylish and trendy clothing and footwear.

I'm coming America!!

I got the best news on my birthday it turns out the chemo therapy will be all finished and my mum will be better by the summer, because of this my parents have booked for us to go Florida on holiday to celebrate. when I was younger we used to go every year but not any more. i cant wait to go shopping and go to the theme parks and most importantly we will be there over Christmas and new year wish is so amazing and i cant wait! 
I cant wait to go for the food aswell: IHOP for breakfast and cheese cake factory for everything else, and all the sweets and chocolate that they dont have in England i will have to stock up to bring them home!! 

My Birthday

It was my birthday recently, we didn't make a big deal out of it as we have more important thing to worry about and as it was a Monday we all had work and studies so it wasn't a big deal. However we all got up early in the morning and i opened my presents then we all got ready for our day. My parents went out to London for the day so i stayed round my best friends Matt's house after school and ended up staying there the whole evening and i had a great time, no cares no worries just friends, family and most importantly food! 

How to: Ombre nails

Ombre nails are really popular at the moment, they look really professional and can be used as a design itself or as a base for another design. 
If you want to know how to do them then keep on reading..

Nail Art Using Tools

This tutorial is quick and easy and you can substitute the colours for any of your choice. I used a golden brown as my base colour, I like it as it has the glitter in it to add some shine, it is from Avon and in the shade 'powerful copper'. This design can be done on all nail shapes and lengths.

Cute Flower Nails

This tutorial is quick and easy, these flowers are discrete yet pretty. To do them you will need a neutral colour, a white, a black, a small and an extra small dotting tool, if you don’t have one you can use a cocktail stick. I think they will suit anyone and are even perfect for short nails .

How To Paint Your Nails Like A Pro

Not everyone is born with the talent for painting nails perfectly. When I first started painting my nails it used to go all over my fingers and cleaning it up would take even longer than painting my nails. I am aware that many people actually also struggle with this. for me it comes as easy to me like a second nature. Now a few years on doing all the nail art with the tiniest brushes painting my nails just one colour is so simple and easy.  Here are my top tips and how I paint my nails properly! 

Every Day Makeup with Boots Natural Collection (Beauty on a Budget)

I decided that I need to experiment more with some different brands of make up.
Some brands I tried where quite expensive but they were good quality , however I found that when looking at cheaper options that Boots natural collection was by far the best value for money. 

At only £1.99 each for every item it was a total bargain! 
I didn't buy every item in the collection because I found that you didn't need it all to get a look that is perfect for any occasion all year round for a very cheap price.

Easy Bun Tutorial

This is how I do my hair in a simple and easy bun, I didn't add any accessories but you guys could easily make this look even cuter with a little bow or some flowers even. A bun is the best way to get all of your hair out of our face and up out of the way, you can either do a messy bun or a neat bun, i tend to do neat buns and also when i did this i was on my way to ballet. So keep reading... 

Valentines Day Nails Part 4

Okay so this is the last nail tutorial for the valentines day nail art mini series, i hope you like it, unfortunately you will need tools for this so I am sorry. 

Valentines Day Nails Part 3

This is the third part of the valentines day nail art mini series, I have stuck with the red and gold theme as I think the design look super cute and quite elegant using the dark red. So keep reading to see how I did this nail design. 

Valentines Day Nails Part 2

Hello! Part 2 of the valentines day nail art mini series is here! These are so cute however they may take a while if you do this design on every nail and may be difficult doing it on the other hand. But anyway try it out and have fun with it.

Valentines Day Nails Part 1

Okay so in prepartion for valentines day i have created a mini series which has four different nail art designs for you guys to try out, here is part one, it is really easy you dont need any special nail art tools to do it, so try it out at home and keep reading to discover how to do this design.

Prom Nails

These nails are cute and girly, they don’t have to be worn for a wedding, they can be for a party, a prom or ever just for every day use.

All you need for this nail design is a neautral tone, a white, a silver and a silver glitter nail polish. Tool wise you will need a small dotting tool and some washing up sponges cut into small peices.

Heatless Waves

When I want to spice things up a bit and get bored with my straight hair I like to curl it or add some waves for a new look. I try to use a minimal amount of heat on my hair as it is weak anyway, so heatless waves are so easy and quick, I just sleep then wake up in the morning take it out and I am ready to go no hassle at all. 

Apple Muffins

This recipe is so tasty and healthy for you as well, it is a good way to use up left over apples.I find this recipe is perfect, they are super moist but not overly sweet as to be sickly. Its a great recipe as it you just need a cup to measure your ingredients and it can all be done in one bowl with very little messing around. I like my apple muffins with grated apple, but you can chop it finely if you prefer chunkier pieces.

Cool French Manicure

I have done a tutorial similar to this before and I said that it could be changed to make a cool french manicure, I felt I didn't make it very clear on how to do that so I decided to make another tutorial to show how to do it !

Teenage Facial Routine

Before I did this I googled a teenage facial, and there weren't many good ones so I decided to make my own and show you guys what products I use and as I am a teenager myself I know what works for my type of skin which is oily.

Nail Care Routine

When not wearing nail polish it is important to keep your nails healthy. If you are like me and feel bare without nail polish, then it is very very very  important for you to take care of your nails. When using nail polish remover it weakens your nails even if it has a conditioning aspect.

Keeping your hands and cuticles moisturized is key when it comes to having soft hands and healthy, strong nails.

Dealing With A Parent With Cancer

My life at the moment is pretty rubbish, as some of you may know, my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer a week after I started my blog. It was a big shock for everyone as there is no history of it in the family.
 Around a month later ( a very difficult month) she had the operation, it was a very busy and stressful day for everyone but we all tried to relax to help her stay calm. She reacted to the anaesthetics well and woke up successfully after been in the operating theatre and recovery for over three hours. The hospital phoned us when she woke up, we quickly hopped into the car and drove straight down to the hospital.
The best feeling was walking into the room and seeing my mum smiling for the first time in ages. The strong one was connected to a drip and was on oxygen. Her skin was slightly grey but she still soldiered on. Unfortunately she spent the night in hospital but when my dad picked her up the next day she got dressed her self and walked to the car! She took a few days to recover but couldn't really do anything for the next few weeks because of the scars.
A couple of weeks later my mum,dad,nan and I all went back to the cancer suite at the hospital to get the results to see whether the cancer has spread. The news was amazing it hadn't spread, we all cried with happiness of course even my dad (shhh).
She was driving and doing stuff around the house, which is great and she was pretty much back to normal.
This week she started chemotherapy when she got home that day she seemed absolutely fine until the night came none of her drugs to stop her being sick were working it was a hard and stressful night and none of us really got any sleep. The next day whilst I was at school my mum taken into hospital. I am not really sure what happened as my nan picked me up and I stayed round her house. My mum came home the next day but still looked really ill so she stayed in bed. She is getting better now though and on the mend we are just dreading the next time which is in a few weeks.
 I am so proud of beautiful mum. She is so strong and powerful I defiantly couldn't cope with what she is going through.

For me this experience has been quite challenging, it has been hard to cope with and I have broken down quite a lot which resulted in numerous nights of crying. At first I felt a whole mix of emotions, I felt sad, depressed, guilty and angry. These feeling are normal which made me feel a lot better. I did a bit of research and found a booklet to read. I downloaded it onto my iPad and read it when I felt depressed or was having a difficult time. It made me realise  that so many people survive cancer everyday and that there are so many people out there who are going through the same things as me, knowing I wasn't alone made me feel alot better. I felt guilty as I felt I was to blame, obviously i wasn't as it is to do with the cells in the body. I found taking my mind off of the cancer was useful, my friends are amazing, they are still taking care of me and watching out for me. I felt myself going out more and doing more stuff which felt amazing.
I mostly felt lonely and neglected. I still do a it now but by writing this I feel that this is me sharing what's important to me so I don't feel as lonely. The feeling I haven't felt is embarrassment, most young people feel that their parents embarrass them anyway I'm just worried about when she looses her hair due to the chemo. But it is normal and I am sure I will get used to it eventually but I have to think that it is harder for her than it is for me.
The thing me and my dad have found difficult is the fact that we have to do stuff around the house. I didn't actually realise how much work there is to be done. I fully appreciate it now. I haven't really mentioned my dad much, this is because he works shifts so he is hardly home when we are and when he is , he is mostly in bed or tired so it has been hard in him but he doesn't show it he is strong and I am so proud of him aswell.
I'm sorry this is a long one I just wanted to share with you guys and if any of you are reading this and are going through the same thing it is okay, if you fear the worst the worst may happen so just look on the bright side. I know it sounds hard but you are not alone there are so many people that can help you.
Bye guys love you xx

Beauty Haul

Recently I went on a beauty haul, I went to boots in my local shopping centre, I was in there four around an hour maybe even more, I spent abit of money, I don’t really want to work it out because it would be to depressing I will probably see it when I get my next balance from the bank.

Black Ice Nails

These are the nails i had for new years eve, it is dark yet glamorous and very sophisticated.

What I got for Christmas

This Christmas my family and i decided to just spend it at home just the three of us. Due to the current situation (my mums cancer) we decided not to spend alot on Christmas. My family that live in Australia woke us up Christmas morning around 8 o’clock, which wasn’t a good start to the day as we were all tired, after a nice breakfast in bed we all got up and went down  stairs and opened our present we bought each other. My dad got the traditional socks, chocolate and lynx. My mum however my dad an d i went all out. Her favourite chocolate can only be bought in America so we got a whole load shipped over here to England. We also got her a designer handbag and some Clinique skin treatments.

Pamper evening

All girls deserve a pamper evening at least once a week, this is what I do to help relax and pamper myself.