The last 2 years

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Hello lovelies,

I cannot believe it has been 2 years since I last posted. You would not believe the amount of times I think to myself 'I want to write a blog post about that!' and never do, due to the fear of it not turning out as good as I had hoped. I have now decided to just do it- yes, I might have good and bad days, good and bad posts, but to be able to look back in the future at things I once found so exciting and interesting will make it worth it. From personal experience, I have found I hold more regret about things I never did, but wish I had done.

I thought I would start afresh, and do a post saying what has gone on in the last few years.


A little update on what has happened over the last 2 years:

1. My parents have got back together
2. I got a car and learnt to drive
3. Gareth moved in with me and my parents
4. We went on a family holiday to Portugal 
5. Me and Gareth started saving for a house
6. I got my first full time job (!?)
7. Me and Gareth bought a house
8. Me and Gareth go a pet cat, Bonnie 
9. I got a new car 
10. Gareth proposed to me
11. We (Me, mainly) started planning for a wedding

I cannot wait to start recording exciting aspects of my life.

Speak soon,

Megan xo

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Lips Review

Hello lovelies!
 Today I thought I'd do a quick post about my all time FAVOURITE lip product ever! I'm in love... And I never thought I'd say this about anything that went on my lips (except perhaps a lip balm?).

Lipsticks are a very difficult thing for me: if you didn't already know I have very large facial features (big eyes, a big nose and big lips), therefore it is often hard to wear a lipstick without it looking too full on. I have, however always been extremely fascinated with lipstick and have been on a mission to find one that I feel comfortable in. In Boots a couple of weeks ago I stumbled across the Barry M Gelly Hi Shine and automatically knew I had to buy it.

Ever since my purchase I have been hooked!!!!The price of the product was only £3.99 which is such a bargain (thank goodness as I think I'll be re-purchasing it until I'm 100).

I am absolutely obsessed with how this lipstick looks, although it is a bright lipstick I feel totally comfortable and confident when wearing it! I love how it can completely change the way an outfit looks. The lipstick is also very versatile and can be worn with jeans and a plain top in the day, or with a dress and heals in the evening. BRILLIANT!!

It has such easy application, it glides on my lips and does not feel sticky at all once on. I also love that because it is a pencil it acts like a lipstick and a lip liner, which makes it look so much neater.

There are a few things that are quite annoying about the product,for example it has to be sharpened- yes, what a nightmare! This didn't bother me too much at first, until I realised that it also didn't fit in a normal makeup sharpener it only would fit in the Barry M one, hmm. The Barry M sharpener is only a couple of pounds so I quickly go over it, however it was quite frustrating knowing I already had one at home!
Another problem with it is that it does need to be topped up regularly throughout the day and I do feel like I'm constantly asking people if it looks okay, or having sneaky little check ups of it in a mirror. this is because it seems to wipe away or fade in some areas and not others, so it can go patchy (is that the correct word?).

Anyway, even I'm tired of my rambling now. Congratulations if you read this far!

Take care!
Megan xo

Changes.

As you can probably tell from my lack-there-of posts recently, I have struggled to keep up with my blog due to a few changes, some in my control, and some out of my control. Now then, I don't like to talk much about things which tend to drag me down but, friend, I feel I owe it to you.

*To start with a close family member has been going through a really hard time, and it is my duty to be there for them 100%.
*Last year I also developed an eating disorder. After months of therapy, however it started to go and I could get my life back on track. However, after a slight weight gain since getting back into normal eating patterns I have started to slip into old habits which I felt I needed to sort out before focusing on anything.
*Starting A-levels has also been a BIG change for me, not only are my friends changing but I have been having a lot of anxiety attacks recently.
*My final drawback, however, is one that doesn't drag me down, in fact the corner of my lips are currently twitching just thinking about it. I have got a boyfriend, so admittedly a lot of my time has been spent just chilling with him.

Me and my boyfriend, Gareth, on New Year's Eve. *.*

Now then friend, I hope you don't mind this, and please let me know if you do, but I think I might change the whole atmosphere of my blog. As much as I want to get back into writing regularly again- because just writing this now is bringing back that warm glow I used to get before- I think writing more varied posts will be much more suitable for my current situation, as it will give me more to write, and I am finally enjoying life again after a couple of bad months before Christmas, and these are the times I want to look back and remember!

Take care, I will see you all very soon! x

Clinique Even Better Concealer

When you have a fair amount of makeup you tend to neglect a lot of it and stick with what you know. Although I try not to do this, a lot of my makeup is pushed to the back and never thought of. Recently I moved around all my makeup and came across Clinique's Even Better concealer that I'd bought aaggeess ago, but had never given a chance.

The price of the concealer is usually around £18 (depending on deals, etc.) which, admittedly is on the expensive side. It's my only concealer within this price range and I can definitely feel the difference. It has a creamy, thick consistency, that's so easy to apply and blend, and gives a full coverage. I unfortunately inherited dark under-eye circles from my mum, and this baby covers them like a miracle (somehow without looking cakey), it's also perfect for spots as the application prevents unwanted spreading of  breakouts- yay!

Although the cute, handy glass pot looks too little to hold anything, it's just like a gel eyeliner- full of product! I love the simple design of the packaging, and I'm definitely proud of it when applying my makeup in public (although this tends to last all day so no top ups are necessary!).

Overall, as you can tell I love this product, I just can't believe it went unused for so long, or that I used to live without it! I'll be repurchasing it as soon as I start running out.

Have any of you used this, or know a similar product? Let me know, I'd love to try them out! xo

The Skincare Tag

The hardest part of blogging for me is choosing what to blog about. It sounds silly, but I'm rubbish at making decisions so the never ending list of possible posts I could write simply stresses me out! On top of that I'm also settling in at a new Sixth Form (may not sound scary, but for someone as shy and anxious as I am- it is!) so to put off worrying about what to write for another week, it's another tag!

I'm quite looking forward to this tag after seeing it on Shona's blog a few days ago. Although my skin is always changing, I feel like (for now) my skincare routine is finally in place! I'll also add a few photos of some products I use in my skincare routine :)

1. Describe your skin care routine in 5 words.

Quick, Simple, Easy, Relaxing, ForeverChanging.. (opps.)

2. What is your skin type? 

Although it changes a lot it's always combination- usually dry around my nose, and normal everywhere else. (sometimes I also get an oily T-bone and nose though- like I say, CONFUSING).

3. What is your favourite skin care product? 
Gosh, that's hard! Probably hot cloth cleansers.

4. Top blemish zapper? 
Hands down Witch Blemish Stick. I can always rely on this to clear up my spots over night! Although I've never suffered a lot with blemishes, this has definitely reduced the amount I get, and if I start to feel one coming up this will stop it showing up!

5. Face wipes - yay or nay?
Nay, unless I'm busy or have no other option. I never feel like they fully clean my skin.

6. Toner - yay or nay?
Yay! I use one pretty much every night to take off that last bit of makeup!

7. High-end skincare or high-end make-up?
Hmmm. Probably skincare. Although I do, of course, like to treat myself to the occasional high end makeup product! I just think my skin has to last me all my life so I may as well keep it well!

8. What was the most unusual skincare product you've tried? 
It was actually one by Soap&Co (Although, admittedly I don't rate their skincare) called Mask Miracle Noir, it's a mud mask which you leave on for 10-15 minutes and then using a magnet, (yes magnet, crazy right?!) you take away the mask. With it, it also takes out dirt from your pores. I tested it at a Soap&Co stand but never bought it- I think it's for the more mature skin.

9. You're in a French Pharmacy and can only pick one item - what would it be? 
The Lancôme Artliner. It's the only French product I know(i think?), and not only do I love this eyeliner but I'm running low on mine. 

10. Top skincare tip(s).
Wash off your makeup every night and moisturise daily!!  

Sooo that's it! I hope you enjoyed reading this. If you've done The Skincare Tag too leave your link in the comments and I'll definitely give it a read! 

I Heart Autumn Tag

I'm extremely excited for this post because not only is it my first tag, but if you know me you'll also know I LOVE Autumn!

I'm just going to get right to it... :)

Disclaimer- Not my own photo as I struggled to find an appropriate one. No copyright intended. 

Favourite Autumn lipstick

I really like neutral colours for Autumn. I don't think it's a bright pink season. I'm really enjoying Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in shade 08 at the moment, as it's similar to my natural lip colour. It just makes it much prettier.

Favourite Autumn nail polish

Call me boring but I also don't wear mega bright 'light' colours on my nails during Autumn either.  'Downtown Red' in Maybelline's 'Colour Show' line (review HERE) I've been waiting all summer to wear! SinfulColors' 'Cloud Nine' also seems PERFECT for this time of year! 

Disclaimer- Not my own photo as I struggled to find an appropriate one. No copyright intended. 

Favourite Autumn drink

I absolutely looove warm Cookie Shakes!**Any chocolatey flavoured one would do me just fine! However this is a treat- a healthier drink would be a good old cuppa, weak and sweet!

Favourite Autumn candle

East of India candles are always my favourite! 'Love You to the Moon and back' is perfect for Autumn. It not only smells of Vanilla (seriously, what an autumn-y smell!) but the jars they come in are adorable and can be used long after the candle has burnt out! Fact! 'I love you to the moon and back' is also one of my favourite sayings! East of India 'Spiced Orange' is also lovely (even if it does come in a tin instead of a jar!)

Favourite Autumn accessory
GLOVES! Due to my excitement of colder weather I wear gloves as soon as I can! From September I always have a pair in my bag waiting for the slightest breeze so I can put them on! (This may seem silly as I'm from England where summer is just as cold, but oh well!). I recently got some new gloves in the sale from Accessorize!

Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, or Haunted Corn Maze
I've never heard of a Haunted Hayride, or a Haunted Corn Maze for that matter, so I suppose a Haunted House?

Disclaimer- Not my own photo as I struggled to find an appropriate one. No copyright intended. 

Favourite Halloween Movie
Admittedly, I've never considered Halloween to be a 'big' holiday, (I don't think it's as big in UK as in someother countries), so I don't watch many Halloween movies. I think the only one I ever watched was one on Disney Channel when I was a child called 'Halloweentown'. I definitely remember enjoying that every year when it was on!

Favourite Sweets to eat on Halloween
Tough one! I love pretty much any sweet, so I'll change this to 'least favourite if that's alright? My least favourite is the marshmallow eyeballs with jam in the middle, for sure! The thought of them makes me feel sick- not because they taste horrible, but because I'm extremely squimish!

What are you dressing up for on Halloween
I haven't even thought about it to be honest! If I dress up/ do something special I'll make sure to do a post about it!

Favourite Autumn Memory 
Wow. What a question! In the main town where I live there's a massive annual fair that comes for a week called 'Goose fair' (If you live in UK you may have heard of it). I absolutely love going there with my friends as it's always freezing, and it allows me to wear jumpers, coats, boots, and gloves.. I also have so much fun on the rides and eating sugar coated donuts!

Disclaimer- Not my own photo as I struggled to find an appropriate one. No copyright intended. 

Okay, so I think that's all the questions! It's definitely made me more excited for Autumn. Tomorrow I'm going to town to buy some clothes that are more suitable for the cold weather, yippieeee!! I've found that I ramble sooo much, I just can't help myself, haha! Sorry :)

**I don't know if Cookie Shakes are a chain in UK or if it's just a one-off shop in the closest town to where I live. If this is the case- sorry! Cookie Shake is similar to Shakeaway! 

MUA Power Pouts Lipstick in Broken Hearted

After achieving the grades I 'd aimed for in my GCSEs, I decided to treat myself to a shop around Superdrug and Boots. Although I may have overspent and purchased a few too many products, since trying everything out over the past week there is most definitely one product that has stood out and I felt it was only right to share it with you!

 I picked up MUA's power pout Lipstick in Broken Hearted as a bit of a gamble. I've been looking at them since they first came out but I've always found something else that takes my fancy instead. Admittedly my expectations were, as always, rather high for MUA as for the price I've found the quality is always to an impressive standard, but I honestly didn't know if I was asking for too much with this product.

The Power Pout certainly lived up to my expectations! The pigmentation is probably my favourite thing about it. It's not as pigmented as MUA's lipsticks as it is very sheer, but with a few coats it's easily built up. I love the idea of this as it allows it to be worn for many different occasions. The texture of it is also great as it doesn't have that cheap plastic-y feel to it as many cheap lipsticks tend to have.

Since buying it I have been using it daily which is something I've never done with a lipstick. The only problem I have found with it is the smell/ taste. I think it is supposed to be a subtle mint which unfortunately reminds me of 2 hour old chewing gum. Luckily I can see past this and it fades after a while! From reviews I've read of  Bourjois' Colour Boost lip crayons,I imagine this to be a cheaper version but I will probably buy one to test this theory and let you know. Whether it is or isn't, I love this product and will definitely be purchasing some more. :)

Have any of you guys tried this product? What did you think? Perhaps you have already compared it to boujoirs' colour boost? Let me know, I'd love to hear your thoughts!