Mmm, what's that I smell?

I have so much free time at the moment due to leaving school! Although this is brilliant as my mind is finally at rest, it means I can get bored. The problem with being bored (aside from the fact it's boring), is that I find myself craving bad food to keep me occupied- not good when I'm going on holiday in 3 weeks and cannot slip up any time before then!

The good news is during all this free time I've dug up all my mum's old healthy eating/ recipe books, which I'm reading for inspiration and ideas.

Weight Watchers Baby Herb and Cheese Scones

Making the scones not only gave me something to do, but they are relatively healthy and my whole family have been nibbling on them for days! It's definitely worth a go!

Do you eat when you're bored? What do you do when you are? Perhaps you have a recipe to share?

17 Backlash Mascara and Gel Eyeliner

For quite some time now I have been running low on mascara. It's completely understandable as I never find myself looking for it, or purchasing new bottles. I don't find them exciting, nor do I have a favourite- I tend to pick one up that looks good, or has pretty packaging.

After a short browse around Boots I came across 17 Backlash Mascara. Not only was the bottle like a mirror (so cute!) but their new eyeliner also came free with it. It was under £6 for them both!!! I've never used 17 before but as you've probably already assumed- I'm up to try new brands always. 

 The wand also pleasantly surprised me! I was expecting a little naff brush, however it was actually a good size. It was smaller than a lot of the pricier ones, but a lot bigger than other mascaras within this price range.

I'm very chuffed with the mascara and have high hopes! Even if it doesn't live up to expectations I won't feel I have wasted much money, and if it does live up to expectations then it's a winner! 

I've had the Collection 2000's gel eyeliner for the past year or so, and have only recently started using it. These little handy pots carry so much product, I love them! I'm 10000000% sure I'll make use of this freebie! 

I've already packed them both in my makeup back for my holiday on Monday! 

What's your favourite mascara? Do you have a must have?

Rimmel Apocalips in Apocaliptic

My holiday is approaching quick so I felt it was only right I treated myself to a new, bright, lipstick. I am definitely not one of those people who feels they can pull off bright lips, as- due to having MASSIVE lips- I am extremely conscious of them looking too bold and overpowering.
This summer I've decided to try and step out of my comfort zone and brighten up my look. Sometimes neutrals just look that little bit, I don't know... dull?

 I have been desperate to try out Rimmel's Apoclips ever since I read my first review on it. but the colours have always been way too scary for me. I couldn't think of a more perfect opportunity to buy it.

Although it's not quite a 'lipstick', it is, just as- if not more- pigmented, the only difference I've picked up on so far is it's more moisturising and glossy.

The applicator makes applying it smooth and easy which I'm so grateful for as was worried that as it being a pigmented liquid I would end up smearing it everywhere! Fingers crossed this will never be a problem.

When I first got out the shop I had another little peak at it causing me to question my purchase, as it looked 10 times brighter than before.

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes and dragged it across my lips. Although its brightness shocked me-once again- at first, I have since been wearing it all day (that one application  lasted all day) and have got used to the gorgeous hot pink colour. 

It hasn't dried out my lips like many other lipsticks do, so I give this product a strong 9/10. I have definitely surprised  myself by loving it so much- in fact I may go back and buy some more shades!!

Have you tried Rimmel Apocalips? What did you think? Let me know in the comments!

Alton Towers

Today I went to Alton Towers. The trip was free with school as a leaving present, so obviously I was desperate to make the most out of my time there!

I can't say I was as impressed as usual, to be honest. After a hold up from school, we had 5 hours in Alton Towers, you'd think that'd be long enough to get on a few rides, have lunch, and plotter around, right? Wrong. Me and my friend Bailey managed to get on one ride, in which the queue was so long we had no time to get on any more, as the estimated queue time of other rides would have brought us out to be an hour late back at the bus. We instead ended up spending £10 on an all you can eat pizza and pasta buffet. The food was absolutely gorgeous, but the restaurant had no toilet and of course, I'd have much preferred spend that time on rides, and not doing something that could be done anywhere.

This was me and Bailey before we got tired of being in the never ending queue for the Smiler. Yes, we did consider that with it being a new ride it would have a long wait, but remember this was a weekday, so a lot of people would be in school or work. The other rides' queues were also over an hour and a half- two.

I know this can't really be helped, but I just think it's such a waste of money, I'd be so annoyed if I'd have paid for this day. Previous times I've been I've had such a good time, maybe I was just unlucky.

What were the queues like when you've been to Alton Towers? Do you think you made it on enough rides to get your moneys worth?

Sinful Colors nail polish

I have this 'issue' where I easily get obsessed with things, e.g. if I find a lipstick I like, I can't just accept that it's amazing, I have to express my love by buying all different shades of it! I suppose it's my guilty pleasure, I don't know.
I've recently became obsessed with nail polishes. You may think this is strange as I recently stated how much I hate painting my nails, but since then my opinion has completely changed direction so I've bought 3 new nail polishes, and I'm not even sorry.

The polishes I bought were all Sinful Colors, as I've recently read so many good reviews on them, and my friend Bailey has also told me how great they are! THEY ARE ALSO ONLY £1.99 EACH IN BOOTS!!

 Queen Of Beauty-923
Glitter.Glitter. Glitter. What's better, seriously?!

SOUL MATE-945
Words cannot describe the beauty of this colour....

UNICORN-953

Names like this make me happy (my first yellow nail polish- yippeeeee!!)

For the size of the bottles, these are ah-mazing! Although the glitter is a nightmare to get off, I love them! They only need 2 thin coats, or one thick one, and when used with a base and finish they feel as if they last forever! I'm so happy with these purchases. Money well spent!

Have you tried Sinful Colors? What did you think? If you have any colours to recommend please do tell, I'm all ears!!