Month on Instagram

Hello everyone,

This is basically what I have been up to in this past couple of weeks: healthy eating (trying lol) nursing my sick husband to be! Between that I've been really busy with university work- getting my self in an absolute pickle and getting dates/times/places mixed up my brain is well and truely frazzled!

Hope everyone is good,

A x

OOTD

Hi ya'll just hope everyone is good, just thought I'd do an outfit post. It's pretty sunny up north - but still a little chilly I think I was over ambitious with my chosen outfit as the sunshine was deceiving! I like the idea of this out fit but I'm a little concious of wearing figure hugging clothes as my hips are the widest part of me and I'm paranoid I look out of proportion and tubby, but I decided to brave it today...

Denim Jacket New look last year
3/4 dress Miss Selfrige in the sale £7 offtt I just love a bloody good bargain!

Always make small talk with makeup counter ladies- new purchases.

Hello,

Just thought I'd do an update about the little gems I found whilst scuffling around House of Fraser or "Binns" as it is known in Darlington. I was running low on my YSL holy grail mascara and needed to pick a new one up (Or Shaun did hehe). Whilst at the YSL counter my little beady eyes noticed that they had a reduction box, so off I scuttled and I found a beautiful blush/bronzer, which was reduced from £29.50 to a mere £7.30, I can't resist a bargain! It has to be snapped up!

Anyway whilst I was looking around a makeup counter lady came up to assist- (I think firstly she was watching us like hawks to see if we were up to no good, good old Darlington isn't full of the nicest species!) I asked for my mascara and rummaged through the makeup box and found the beautiful blush. After this we got talking about makeup thefts and how plebs often came in the shop and tried numerous makeup products upon themselves in the most unhygienic ways, plunging dirty fingers ans putting mascara on straight from the stick from testers (EWWW). She took me and Shaun to the Lancome makeup counter (which I haven't purchased anything from in years) and began to tell us about the new products...I was sucked in and listened attentively and Shaun even took a seat! hehe. She must have taken a liking as she gave us all of these free testers - generously filled up to the top too! She especially paid attention to Shaun as SEVEN of the testers are for him! I only got a foundation one hmph! I'm not complaining though.

All in all I'd definately go back as she was so lovely and willing to help, I know this sounds silly but I did trust her words...

Pictures follow below

Up and out x

Samples 10 days worth :)

Wand

Blush Collection

I am absolutely obsessed with blusher, I love buying a new blush to brighten up my face. I remember when I was 16 years old, looking at the Barbie loves Mac collection and instantly falling in love with the blush. It was then my mission to buy it- unfortinately it had sold out but the lovely MUA at the counter had me hooked on petal point of the hybrids collection. Alas...my obsession had begun!

His and hers haul

Me and the other half were idly browsing House of Fraser with no intention of buying anything ...and we came out with these ... (minus the hair dye). The Mr. is very particular about his facial routine and swears by Clinique for men. Whilst he was stocking up on his favourite products, I as sort of a Clinique virgin (I've got one lip shine lipstick and used testers of products before) began to browse the foundations.


My skin is pretty dry and in need of TLC at the moment so I was eyeing up moisturising formulas and the lady convinced me that I needed the super moisture foundation. I think its intention to brighten up dull skin- mine needs just this! When trying it on in the shop it looked fab so I asked to take home a tester sample but Alas the Mr. decided that he would treat me to it.. I wasn't going to pass up on this!


So far- I do think the product lives up to its claims. When applying it, I find it looks really natural and not too dewy. I've discovered its got tiny little sparkly bits in it, this doesn't bother me at all but I know some people will object!


I'll update y'all later.  The pictures are down below.

A x

Potential new hair colour!

Mr. swears by this!

Foundation favorites

I have a *slight* obession with foundations, I cannot resist a new cheeky foundation to add to my collection.

From my collection my clear favourites are: YSL touche eclat- love the light luminous feeling of this the finish is amazing. Mac face and body is a close second along with Chanel perfection lumiere and nars sheer glow.

What is your favorite foundation at the minute?

A x

 

 

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Month of Instagram

A little bit of insight of what I've been up too. Ax

Personal weight loss journey

This year I have picked up several regular unhealthy eating habits which have lead to me gaining around a stone. Think regular trips to Mcdonalds, Nandos, over indulgence in Costa, Cafe Nero and Starbucks ....Mmmm hot chocolate! Even though I've enjoyed indulging I haven't enjoyed the effects it has on my waist line- all those extra kcals have lead to extra lbs on the pesky scale.

My usual weight is 10st3/4 and can fluctuate to 10st5-6. I'm around 5ft11 so its pretty healthy. My BMI is around 20.5kg/m2 at this weight. I'm currently 11st or 70kg so I haven't got a large amount to lose (I consider this a small amount for myself but it may be a large amount for other people). My BMI even though not unhealthy is around 22kg/m2 < some people look really good around this range! I just feel that I need to start eating more healthily. I measured my fat range and its just over the healthy range too, reflects what I eat really...too much high fat and high calorie foods.

My plan is to lose this naughty 'stone' by august so I feel good on my wedding day. I say 'feel good' because I believe whatever weight, a women you looks beautiful.

Here are some photos of my rather bloated stomach:

 

I'll update you on my progress over the weeks.

 

Let me know about your weight loss journeys (if you ever have had to lose the extra lbs of course!) What has worked for you?

 

A x