FOTN: Celebratory Drinks!

Apologies once again for the large gaps of time in which I haven't posted, rather than bore you in this post, I may put together a little catch up post as I've been pretty much absent from Blogging and my Twitter page for some time...

This past Friday was the final hand in date for one of my best friends' dissertations, all was handed in on time and so we decided to mark the occasion with cocktails and champagne, after all it's been a long 3 years of her working super hard on her degree! 

I decided to go for a smart casual look with understated makeup and a sleek up-do for my hair...

Looking rather tired there above, but I took this quick snap when I got in at around 3am hehe Oooops!

I've recently been loving summery glowy skin so this was definitely a must!

Products Used:

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation NC35
NARS Laguna Bronzer
MAC Peachykeen Blush
MAC Tan Pigment (highlight)
Eyeshadows all MAC - Nylon, Patina, Bronze & Carbon
MAC Smoulder Eye Kohl

Lashes - Ardell Fashion Lashes 101 (I think...)
MAC Fresh Brew Lipstick

We had a really great evening and the drinks were very much deserved!

I hope you're all well and enjoying this lovely weather which has been bestowed upon us these past few weeks! I've got so many ideas for posts, so it shouldn't be long till the next is up :) 

In the meantime, if you have any questions feel free to leave something on my Formspring page!

Lovess Xx

Grab a Cuppa & We'll Have a Catch Up! ♥

Evening Ladies :) 

Due to the fact I haven't blogged in a while I thought I'd write a quick 'catch up' post to update you all with what has been going on recently...

Firstly...

I am now in my final [ever] semester of University and with triple modules and a portfolio to pull together by June, I know I've got my work cut out for me. It's a lot of work to be completed so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my blogging doesn't suffer; I aim to keep my blog as a place for me to be able to relax and spend time doing something I enjoy, rather than 'have' to do [for example Uni work]... A lot of you girlies helped my out with some of my research for my Dissertation proposal by filling out my survey, so if you were one of them I want to say a massive massive thank you! My final print for my Beauty Magazine work was handed in just 2 weeks ago and here is a sneak peek of one of the makeup looks I created, along with a friend on my sister...

 

My Beautiful Sister Helen

Secondly...

If you follow me on Twitter or are a friend on Facebook, you will know the trials and tribulations we have faced with one of my Horses. Billy had been on and off lame for around a year and we just weren't getting any satisfactory answers from the vast array of specialists he had been taken to see. We eventually took him to Yarm last Monday for a thorough investigation and off the back of this he ended up having an operation last Friday to cut ligaments in both of his front feet. As awful as this sounds, he is now back at home and has returned to the cheeky chappy we all love him for! It's amazing what the surgery has achieved so far and we are hoping that the improvements will only continue. His stitches and bandages are removed next Thursday by which time he will have healed up nicely and will be allowed to be turned out with his pals in the field :) .. Just can't wait to see him back out on the grass and pain free!

Handsome Billy Boy in the snow :)

Lastly...

I have had a massive clear out of my wardrobe & shoes, including both high street and designer items. I'm thinking of uploading everything to eBay, but wondered if any of you girls would like a sneak peek or first dibs on anything before I do... Just let me know! 

Oh and just before I sign off so to speak, here are a couple of snaps of me and my gorgeous cousin Natalie which were just taken at the weekend at a family birthday party. Nat lives in London so don't get to see her all that often, but it's extra nice when I do!.. What do you think.. Any resemblance? 

 

Smiley Girls to...

 

Trout Pouts! 

Lots of Love :) 

Xx

High End Cosmetics Survey... Please lend a hand?

Hey girls, 

As a lot of you know, I study Fashion Communication at University and I'm now, finally in my final year! 

As part of my dissertation research proposal we have to have carried out an extensive survey covering as many age ranges as we think possible. 

I've created a quick & easy survey on the topic of High End Cosmetics; So something I know you're all interested in hehe! 

It will literally only take you a minute to answer it and I'd appreciate it so much! 

If you just click on this link here... http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8MYRVP5  You'll be directed straight to it :) 

Thanks again girls! 

You're all super stars :) 

xx

Styleyes Lashes: Open for Business...

Just a quick note to let you all know that our false eyelash company; Styleyes Lashes is now open for business to cater to all of your falsie needs! 

Our website is...

www.styleyes-lashes.co.uk

All payments are made through Paypal for extra security..

The lovely Lauren who I study with at University, but who also has her own blog which you may already follow; www.fashionlooksnorth.co.uk a fab blog dedicated to Northern Street Style, will be dealing with Web orders... 

I think my favourites have to be either these...

Or these...

Both sets, plus more are available to buy now at the fantastic price of just £5 for 10 sets of lashes! 

Go on... Treat yourself to glamorous party eyes this Christmas :)

Lovesss Xx

A Thousand Million Apologies & My 22nd Birthday..

Hey my lovelies...

Just wanted to stick up a quick post to say sorry for being such an awful, awful blogger this past week!

It's been my first week back at University and starting my third and final year has been a lot more stressful than I originally thought. The workload which we've been given is just crazy and by Christmas, among other modules we have to create a full magazine concept, carryout photoshoots relating to our magazine and then finally write all of the articles which will go into it. For our final hand-in we also have to have it digitally printed as a magazine 'sampler'. It all sounds so exciting at the moment, but we just have a long way to go to get everything finished and pulled together. 

Aside from University things, I celebrated my 22nd Birthday on Tuesday. Although I spent the day at work, my lovely boyfriend took me for a gorgeous meal on the evening and I was well and truly spoilt by both him and all of my family and friends. 

As far as my Blog is concerned, I have so many posts planned, I just need to find the time to be able to get the shots I need and actually write them up. Over the next week keep an eye out for a Birthday Goodies post and then maybe a MAC post so I can show you the few bits I picks up from the new Venomous Villains collection.

So yeah, sorry for the insanely boring, long & wordy post, but I just wanted to let you all know that I haven't disappeared and I will hopefully be back with some posts for you this weekend, if not, then next week :) 

Love as always xx

Fashion Marketing Graduate Photoshoot: Final Images...

Afternoon my lovelies & a happy Sunday to you all :)

So being at University studying a Fashion related degree is such a great way for me to explore the industry, not only the academic and business side of things, but also the more glamorous! 

I recently was asked by one of the graduating Fashion Marketing students if I would model her final collection for all of her promotional material which would be used at Graduate Fashion Week on the Northumbria University stand. I of course jumped at the chance, not only to help her out, but to get some new pictures for my portfolio. 

The shoot was of course based around her garments, which had been designed as 'Winter Luxe' loungewear. Due to it being a wintery shoot I was seen without any fake tan for the first time in many months hehe 

She sent me back all of the final images which were taken on the day, and I thought you might like to see a few...

If you click the images, I think they should enlarge :)

These next few shots are photos Gemma (..the lovely talented girlie who's garments I was modelling) took when she set up her stand at GFW..

It was quite exciting to see myself as part of her work and I was really excited in general to be able to help her out...

I hope this hasn't been too much of a boring post for you all, just a couple of girls said that they'd like to see some of the images from the shoot :) 

Hope you're all having a nice weekend! 

Lovess Xx