Snack Obsession

I can hold my hand up high and positively say that everyone has scanned the house for food when dinner is just around the corner. While others may satisfy themselves with a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar I tend to go slightly over bored and this is how OTT I was this evening (I already scoffed some of the Oreos and Choux pastry, lol). This could be the tastiest blog I've ever written!!!

Propercorn is the yummiest snack I've had in a long time. It's easy on the pocket (around 79p) and not heavy on the calories. I love making my own popcorn at home but not having to pick out unpopped popcorn is a major plus. A big thumbs up from me and my tum tum. 

I've never tried YOYO in my life before today and I'm not too keen on Mango flavoured snacks but I thought I would give this fruit roll up a go. One packet goes towards one of your five a day pledge (I've been watching a lot of the midnight beast lately) so that's a plus. If a Mango flavoured YOYO doesn't sound up your street I've heard a Grape flavour is available.

Nothing takes my mind off looking in the cupboard repeatedly, just to be disappointed eveytime (why do we do that?) than reading. It's Tuesday aka new magazine day so I've the pick of the bunch to distract myself from the grumbles. New nail polishes ( the Maybelline colour sensational nudes collection is the shiz), trends ( I've always loved an anklet) and catching up on the latest person collaborating with Mac (Lorde btw) is a sure fire way to put those pangs aside.

As I write this dinner is waiting for me so I guess I can add blogging as another beautiful distraction. 

Thanks for stopping by folks,

Dawn x

YouTube Channel / Book Review | Lisa Jewell | After the Party

                     

About Nine months ago created my YouTube channel in which I wanted to share the experiences I was having with whomever wanted to see them. I soon decided that it might me a good idea to share the great books I was reading also so I started (nervously) making videos about the books I like.

I've kept up with my reading but the videos have followed up and that I decide to change today.
I always want the process to be fun and positive and share great books with others who love to read or just want to have a peak.

Here's one of the first videos I made, hope you like it.

Dawn x
                           

LOTD

Keeping you guys updated with another look of the day post for ya!

Compared to my first LOTD post, I'm a lot happier with this look. I'm slowly picking up techniques and my own way of doing things. I also wanted to do something different with my hair so I plaited my hair into little braids and left them over night and took them out in the morning.

Something I do want to improve on is my eye make up looks. I have a lot of ideas but I'm not exactly sure how to implement them so I'm looking for some easy starter eye looks (if you have any links please drop them in the comment box).

Thanks for stopping by

Dawn x

Look of the Day 9th March 2014

Happy Sunday Amigos!

I was in the mood to try something different today so I decided on a bright bold lip and a dark colour on the eye. I originally wanted to do a light to dark brown variation but me being me, I forgot to apply eye primer so had to switch it up.

Feeling a lot better about this look of the day compared to my last one. I'm starting to feel a little more confident and comfortable with different techniques. There will be a few more of these posts this week so keep an eye out.

What I used:

Rimmel London - Fix and Perfect Primer
MUA- Eyes - Undressed - Palette
Rimmel London - Professional Eyebrow Pencil - Black Brown
Maybelline - Dream Matte Mousse - Caramel
Rimmel London - Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Transparent
Topshop - Lips - All About Me
Collection - Supersize Mascara - Black
Seventeen at Boots - Blush - Damson Wine
Seventeen at Boots - Mascara - Doll'd up


Thanks for popping by,

Dawn x

Nails of the Week - Friday 7th March 2014

Hello blog lovers!

Hope you've all been having a great week. I did a bit of a vanishing act this week but I'm back at it so let's me share with you the NOTW!

This week I've been love the nude nails by Topshop.  When I said nude I really wasn't lying as this sexy, light wash of Brown is called Naked and it's number is 101! Coincidence, I think not as I didn't even have to use my trusty Barry M - All in one as base coat to pull off the flawless look but I did use it as a Top coat for extra added shine. The shade is quite light compared to my hands but I think the colour is very complementary to all. Naked reminded me of the colour Rihanna was wearing for the Loud album art.

It was super easy to apply to my nails, glided on with ease. I applied Two coats and then a top coat followed by a nail drying spray as it was taking a while on it's own.

As always, the packaging is cute and stands out from everything in my draw (it's the only Topshop polish I own) and after having it for over Six months, it hasn't turned into a gloopy mess as most of the polishes I own do.

I've been trying out a little nail art  this week so hopefully I'll start posting something other than NOTW.

Thanks for stopping by and have great weekend,

Dawn x

Liebster Award

Hey Amigos,

I'm extremely ecstatic as I've just been nominated for the for Liebster Award by Miss Maxwell, thanks you so much.

I'm really excited to share a bit of myself with you and also get to know more bloggers, so let get to it!

The rules as I understand them are:

• write 11 facts about yourself
• answer 11 questions given by the person who nominated you
• create 11 new questions
• nominate 11 bloggers & tag them in your post.( Most of the blogs I wanted to nominate have been so I'm saving some for awesome future blogs.)

11 Facts

1. I love the smell of freshly laundered clothes 2. Blogging is completely new to me and makes me nervous.

3. I procrastinate too much. 4. I enjoy Hitchcock films (North by Northwest, Foreign Correspondent.)

5. My favourite colour changes from time to time but it's mostly Black 6. I'm a Mother to twin boys.

7. I like pushing myself out of my comfort zone (sometimes). 8. I'm addicted to Mr Simms olde sweet shoppe (yep, that's how it's spelt). 9. I dig candles and incense. 10. As a teenager I used to put sugar in my sausage rolls (smh). 11. I love comics and old Saturday morning tv shows/cartoons 

11 Questions answered 

• Satchel or Rucksack? 

Was thinking about how I wore a rucksack to school everyday and I miss them so rucksack.

• Eggs in or out the Fridge? 

Always in the Fridge.

• Favourite City

I know this may change but I think London may always have my heart.

• Cooking or Baking?

Baking is in the family and it's a lot more fun.

• Lacroix or Louboutin?

Louboutin.

• Favourite past-time?

Watching movies/ reading.

• My role model

I can't name just one person so I have to say My family.

• Meaningful Quote?

'Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance you must keep moving.'

• Favourite beauty product of 2014, so far?

Collection Goth Glam lipstick in and Topshop  lipstick in 

• Jelly sandals, yay or nay? 

Throw them away with Crocs, lol

• My theory on the vajazzle craze.

I'm not really into my area looking like a disco ball, but if floats your boat that's great.

11 New Questions

1. Nude or Bold lip?

2. What brings you happiness?

3. Favourite film with fashion influences?

4. Most desired place to visit? 

5. The most embarrassing craze you've followed?

6. Meaningful quoate?

7. Favourite Season?

8. High street or market?

9.Favourite cartoon?

10. Bus or Train?

11. UK or US? 

I nominate:

In Samazement

I would just like to say thanks to everyone who takes the time to read my blog. This is all very new to me and making the time has been difficult but I love it so thank you all for making it more worthwhile. x

Nails of the Week- Friday 28 th February 2014

Hello Everyone!

Firstly, I wanted to say that I really tried this week to gather as much about information about this nail polish so that I could give an honest and fair review as I always do.

Boots had a special offer on Rimmel nail polishes when I picked up It's A Scorcher which was my Boyfriend fantastic pick of the bunch.

I'm not usually into tones this bright but this beautiful, slightly glittered Orange colour works perfectly with my skin tone, making my hands look alive and vibrant. It's A Scorcher isn't just a lovely pop of colour perfect for spring, the polish also has minute flecks of gold glitter to add a further dose wow to your nails.

Unfortunately, colour isn't everything. I found it difficult to build up a strong, bold colour whilst trying to be neat with this shade. The formula is quite thick, streaky and took about Three coats to build the the bold intensity I like. I also found that it took an awfully long time for the polish to dry on it's own. I used a nail drying spray and I could still see my finger print in it with a gentle press. I think it would be easier to use this polish for nail art.

I really hope that I bought a dud bottle because I really adore this colour and I would love to wear it more but it's too much effort and time compared to other polishes I own. I also noticed that the bottle has no label on the actual bottle it's self, just on the brush handle in comparison to other Rimmel polishes that have a print.
I think I picked up a faulty product.

I would love to see your favourite Orange, Whites and Pinks for Spring.

Dawn x