FAQ

F.A.Q.

Q: Where are you from?

A: I'm from West Yorkshire.

Q: What's your favorite type of makeup product?

A: Definatley mascara.

Q: What do you use for your skin?

A: I used Simple cleanser, Aloe Vera Moisturizer and on occasions I use Clearasil Face Mask.

Q: What camera do you have?

A: Nikon Coolpix (old version)

Q: Tips for taking photos...?

A: Use the correct lighting - Lighting is the key to a perfect picture.

Q: Software for transferring music?

A: Bearshare but I just use an application on my phone.

Q: Who designed your blog?

A: Me!

Q: Why 'Is anything truly mine'?

A: I overhead it in a song and I used it because I didn't know what to call my blog.

Q: How did you find your style and how can I find mine?

A: I grew up with quite a fashionable family so I usually turn to them for tips and tricks. Always feel comfortable in what you wear and observe other people for inspiration.

Q: Tips for starting a new blog?

A: Read other blogs and ask other bloggers to help you if you are not sure how to. Always write about something that you are passionate about too!

Thanks for reading!

Lot's of Love,

Becky

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Top 5 Beauty Products So Far!

I have decided to share with you all, the best 5 beauty products that I am really lovin' at this time of year. :3
These products are boss.

5. Oil Of Aloe Vitamin Rich Moisturizing Lotion - Enriched with Aloe Vera - pH balanced - 400ml - 60% Extra Fill

This is number five due to the smell. It's gorgeous! Obviously, because of the aloe vera in it, it is bound to smell nice. It does a good job at keeping your skin soft too.

4. Systeme - Pro Vitamin - 2 in 1 Volumising Gel Spray - With conditioner, For all hair types and Alcohol free - 250 ml

This feels so good on the hair. I was a bit sceptical at first because my sister gave me it claiming that it made her hair greasy. I didn't try it for a few months and then I though, might as well give it a go! So glad I did now. It makes my hair shiny and soft. :3
The application is also really easy to get out because it is via squirts. :P
I put this on wet hair before I blow dry it and it works wonders by making my hair soft, shiny and bouncy... A girls dream huh?

3. DermaVIO Tech Solutions - 4.8g

I have a sneaky feeling that I will be using this lip blam for a VERY long time... It's amazing. It smells nice, tastes nice, looks nice and feels nice, what's not to love? It glides on like a dream leaving your lips super soft and shiny.

2. Saffrom London Nail Polish in the colour 40

I love this nail polish brand. The formula glides on perfectly and lasts for a decent amount of time with little chipping. The colours are gorgeous too. I have a hot pink one and a red one. I would definatley purchase more colors.

1. Baylis & Harding England Skin Spa - rose, ylang ylang & patchouli - rich intensive body butter - 250ml

I love this body butter! It is definatley the best skin care/item that I have ever had. I apply it once I get out of the bath and it glides on smoothly and is spreadable which makes it even.

It smells nice, the packaging is gorgeous and it makes you feel like a superstar... honestly! Because of this product I actually can't wait to get in the bath!:3


I'm sorry that there are no pictures. This is because I don't have a camera at the moment (getting on for Christmas) and I don't want to use my phone because the picture quality is terrible...

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
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Picture Post #6

This post will show my most loved Tumblr pictures so that I can share them with all of you!

I love this picture!

As soon as I saw this, I just had to re-blog it!

omg i wasnt expecting this hahaha

Devon Aoki by Marilyn Minter for Versace, fall 2002

I love spells, magical creatures, potions and mystical objects<3

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
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Thanksgiving eye make-up!

I thought that this look was really beautiful and fun to re-create! Therefore, I decided to share the tutorial with you! I hope you enjoy. (I didn't do the video)

Thanks for reading,

Lot's of Love,

Becky

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Fishtail Braided Bangs

Firstly, a fish tail braid is a great way to make a statement without having to do much. I did try to braid all of my hair but since it is layered I didn't have good luck with that. So, due to that I decided to use my bangs and do it that way.

If you don't know how to do a fishtail braid, here is a video showing you how you can do it!:

It's pretty simple really!

Here are a couple of photo's showing you the finishing result:

Sorry that this picture is blurry.

Thanks for reading,

Lot's of Love,

Becky

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Down and Straight

So hey! This is my first hairstyle post so I thought I would start off with the simple. Straightened hair is just a classic and many many girls (and boys) do it! You can't go wrong as it gives you the shine from the ceramic plates on your hair straightener's and bounce too. Another point is that it also makes your hair longer than it is when it is natural which is a definite plus! On the other hand, the well known fact that straightening your hair damages it is a definite (and maybe only) disadvantage. The key is to use a good heat protecting spray to make sure that the damage isn't too bad. A way to do this is either search on the Internet (Google, YouTube etc) for reviews on different products OR you could do what I do and look on the app 'Beautylish' for reviews and star ratings. It's a really good and addictive app for all you beauty guru's out there.

I took a few pictures of me with my hair straightened and the only problem is that it looks a bit flat. I don't mind that but some people HATE that so if you are one of those people who want a bit of volume I would suggest to either backcomb your roots after straightening or blow dry your hair before straightening. There are sprays and products to help with volumizing as well so you can keep an eye out for those.

Here are the photo's:

I apologize for this post being very simplistic, I wanted to write about something easy for my first hairstyle blog post. I hope you don't mind :)

Thanks for reading,

Lot's of Love,

Becky

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Halloween Eye Makeup :3

For Halloween  my best friend and I decided to dress as goths. We weren't going trick or treating, we were supposed to be going to the cinema. However, later on we found out that all of the tickets had been sold out. Diddums. On the bright side, we switched it to a sleepover and still had a great time watching movies all night! I thought it would be a fun idea to show you my Gothic make-up.

The products I used and how I used them:

Face:
ColourTrend Fresh Face oil-free Foundation - I used this all over my face, I also put on two coates as it's the colour 'Ivory Beige' and two coates makes me look extra pale.
W7 Cover Stick Concealer - Used this on my blemishes  and on my lips as a base for the lipstick.
L'OREAL Bare Mineral Gentle Mineral Powder - I used this ALOT. I brushed this all over my face twice and I also brushed it over my blush to make it less pigmented.
101 Powder Blusher in Mulberry - I used this just under my cheek bones to make it look much more dramatic.
Colour Blusher - This blush is quite bronze so I obviously used it as a bronzer under my blush, on my jawline and down the centre of my nose.

Eyes:
LaFemme quad in 02 - I used the white shimmery eye shadow in my inner corners and on my brow bone. I then went ahead and used the dark purple eyeshadow and applied that all over my lid.
Gem - I put this under my eye to make my makeup look more unique.
Unbranded Eyelash Curlers - I used these before I put on mascara.
Avon Eyeliner - I used this on my lower lashline and created a flick by moving in an upwards direction.
Unnamed Eyeshadow - I used this in the outer corner of my eyes to darken them.
Another unnamed eyeshadow - I used this as a primer.
Curl Boot Mascara - I added two coates of this and my lashes were VERY long.

Lips:
Wet'n'Wild lipstick - All over lips. 

A picture of the products:

The final result:

What did you do for Halloween? 

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
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Picture Post #5

This post will show my most loved Tumblr pictures so that I can share them with all of you!

This is my favorite picture on Tumblr right now. I re-blogged this every time I saw it. It makes you think about time. Why is a minute 60 seconds? You would think it would be 100... Exactly! This wall speaks the truth.

Why can't I be her?

I really want this hair<3

Lightening storm!

I wish I was a cat.

Thanks for reading,

Lot's of Love,

Becky

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Natural Health Solutions Lip Balm

This is what the product looks like when it's on the lips. As you can see, there is no coloring but it does leave a bit of shine.

This is what the packaging looks like.

I think I bought these lip balms for one pound in a pound shop. I got three of them in a packet. Although they are quite cheap, they work really well which is something that I didn't expect. I basically got them because it was winter and I had really chapped lips. Back then, I wasn't as obssessed with lip balms so I wasn't really fussed if I didn't get one which tasted really good or had a tint to it. I am really glad that I purchased this product as it helps me when I am in lesson and I just need a coat of lip balm because my lips are feeling dry.

The texture is quite incredible. It is really creamy which helps to spread over the lips evenly. Furthermore, the way it feels also depends on how many coats you put on. I put on a lot of coats because I think it lasts longer and it feels better on the lips. This lip balm also leaves a feeling on your lips which makes it feel like your lips are being conditioned. OK, it sounds weird when I say it like that but it really does feel like this lip balm is doing some good.

As I have said under the picture of my horrible thin lips, this lip balm doesn't leave any kind of coloring to the lips which makes it perfect for school or even just to add to your lips throughout the day even if you have lipstick on. I really find this useful (especially in years 7,8,9 and 10) as my school doesn't allow any kind of makeup unless you are in year 11 as it shows that you are more grown up. Even though I feel like lip balm isn't really makeup, if it leaves color on your lips then the teachers might disagree.

This lip balm does last quite a long time. I would say that it lasts for about an hour and a half without food or drink. With food or drink I would say that it lasts an hour but you can still feel it on your lips ever so slightly even after an hour. I would say though that the time to top up would be then. Also, it doesn't taste of anything so if you are sensitive when it comes to your taste buds then I would definatley recommend this product.

Overall, I would repurchase this product as it feels like it does some good and your lips end up feeling silky smooth. The only disadvantage would be that it doesn't taste of something and because I am a girl who likes the taste of strawberries or cherries when I apply lip balm, this is not my favorite balm. However, it is really efficient as it works very well and it is really cheap for £1 for three which I personally think is a great deal. I don't know if they will be sold in the pound shop near you though.

Thanks for reading,

Lot's of Love,

Becky 

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DermaVIO lip balm in Strawberry

Additional Names
Tech Solutions

Address
Healthpoint Ltd, England, FY2 0JN

Web Address
Www.healthpoing.co.uk

Quanitity
4.8g

I honestly can't think of anything bad about this product. The texture is extremely creamy. Therefore, the balm just glides on your lips. For those who have sensative smell, the product doesn't have any kind of odour which is a plus side too.

The taste is kind of Strawberry but not strong and it lasts for about an hour (without drinking whilst wearing it). It doesn't stain your lips either.

The packaging could be better but it's simple enough to not really matter and it is also compact which makes it great to carry around in your make-up bag.

Overall, I would personally give this lip balm a 4/5.

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
Xxxxxx

COLOUR Blusher

Batch?
PS1347

Advantages
It can be used as a bronzer.
The packaging is compact which is better to carry around with you.

Disadvantages
Not much product goes on a makeup brush.
It's not a very good blush colour.
It makes your skin look alot more shimmery rather than colourful.

Overall, I would not recommend this product. It wasn't for me.

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
Xxxxxxxx

P.s. Unfortunatley I couldn't upload a picture of the packaging as it wouldn't let me for an unknown reason. I apologize.

Balancing everything out!

I heard on twitter and some bloggers were making post's for their readers on how they balance out their blogging life, friends, family, school and all the other important... stuff.

I am going to start by saying that this post may be a long one so if you aren't into that then I suggest you stop reading now (even thought I don't want you to).

I don't think you know yet but I have OCD on the organizing side. It is a bit complicated but basically, I can have my bedroom as messy as possible but I cannot live without routines, lists and little things like that. You will find out what I mean in a minute.

Okay, so I am going to start with a paragraph telling you my thoughts about how I balance out my life and then I am going to write down the routine's I use to keep everything on track.

My blogging life is pretty simple. I try to blog four times a week so I do stay loyal to my readers but if I don't reach that then I don't exactly beat myself up about it. I do normally hit the four post mark though so I don't usually have a problem with that.
As for my friends, I only have two best friends and I don't have a boyfriend. If I had a boyfriend then I must admit that I wouldn't spend so much time on my blog BUT I am not planning on getting a boyfriend for the time being because I am only 15 years old and I would prefer to spend most of my time on my school work. Since I only have two best friends, I don't go out that much. One of my bestfriends live too far away and she has a boyfriend so she spends all of her time with her family and him. Whereas, my other best friend is normally not allowed out as she spends tons of time with her family and she has an over-protective mum. So this means I don't spend too much time with my friends which leaves me ALOT of spare time.
I do spend a little bit of time with my family when we go out but we don't have alot of money to do that often so I am usually trapped in my bedroom with again... freetime! It's not that I don't appreciate my family enough to stay downstairs with them it's just that they watch shows on the TV that I don't like! XD
School is the main thing which takes up my time but I don't mind. I like to revise and do my homework straight away so that I achieve good grades and make my family proud. I would hate to not go to school (which will be in a matter of months) because I would be left with nothing to do.
I do have a job but since I am back to school now they don't get in touch with me often. If anything, they would be intouch on a saturday and that is only one day and I finish at 2pm!

Now on to my routine's...

Weekend Routine

Wake Up:
- Cleanse: I start with my neck and work my way upwards using a cotton pad. I do this many times until there is no dirt left on my face.
- Splash face with 10 handfuls of water to make sure I have gotton all of the cleanser off my face.
- Pat dry with a towel: I can't remember why but I do know that 'patting' your face dry rather than whiping it is better for your skin. I think it is something to do with your pores.
- Get changed: I normally don't on Sunday's because like most people, that's my lazy day.
- Apply Makeup: I don't do this if I am not going anywhere so that my skin can have a breather.
- Hair
- Add my everyday accessories (at the moment that is just my pink crystalized watch from Claire's
- Apply Perfume
- Take a picture of outfit: This is only for them days in which I decide to do an OOTD for you guys.

(Now I take a break for several hours and do what I want!:D)

7:30pm:
- Have a shower/bath: I do this everyday but wash my hair every other day to prevent it from getting greasy.
- Get changed into my Pj's: I am one of them people who would live in nothing but my PJ's if I could.

8pm:
- Brush Teeth (You may find it gross that I only do this once a day on a weekend but it is mainly because I have noticed that when I do brush my teeth twice a day, my gums start bleeding. I was going to lie and tell you all that i do brush twice a day but I can't lie. That's just wrong.)
- Read my magazine: I do this because I LOVE magazines but balance out how much I read a day so that I don't have to buy another one everyday because like I said, we don't have enough money to do that.
- Cleanse: I do all of the steps exactly the same as what I do in the morning but I couldn't be bothered to write them all out again.
- Moisturize: I warm up the moisturizer by rubbing my hands together. I then spread it all over my face and down the sides of my neck. For the remainder that is left, I whipe on the back of my hands to make them soft too. :3
- Rotate shoulders and Neck: I mainly do this for stretching but only on weekends because it would be too much for me if I did this everyday.
- Apply Vasaline onto lips.

9pm:
- Have supper: I do this because for some unknown reason I cannot get to sleep without supper. I usually have cereal (Either; Chocolate shreddies, Crunchy Nut, Weetabix, Cocopops, Weetos, Porridge or cheerios)
- Organize uniform: I only do this on a Sunday but I do this to be prepared for the morning. This helps me take less time to get ready.
- Sweep Ice over my face: Okay, I must admit this sounds really weird. Yes, it is HORRIBLE! and yes, I don't enjoy it but it does make my skin feel softer and more radient. It also helps the dark circles under my eyes.

10pm:
-Go to bed.

School Day Routine

Wake Up:
- Brush Teeth
- Wash Face: I do this with soap!:D
- Moisturize
- Makeup: Concealer (around eyes, sides of my nose and around my mouth), Blend with a brush, Blush, Skin tone coloured eyeshadow (All over eyelids, bridge of my nose, and on my cupids bow), Mascara, Lipstick (close to my lip colour)
- Style Hair: I don't have a style that I do everyday my hairstyle is where I use my creativity. I have very different styles on different days.
- Get changed: Obviously into my uniform.
- Take out Nose Stud: I have my nose pierced but my school dosen't allow me to keep it in. This means I have to take it out every morning which is a pain.
- Apply Perfume.
-Set off to school via bus.

Get Home From School:
- Put a movie on: This is mainly just for background noise.
- Get changed: Into Jeans and a top just to get out of my uniform.
- Remove makeup: Again to let my skin breathe.
- Put in my nose stud: If not it would heal up.
- Tie hair in bun: Just because I want to be lazy after a hard day at school :P

7pm:
-Shower/Bath
-Get into PJ's

8pm:
- Brush Teeth
- Read Magazine
- Wash Face
- Moisturize: Hips, Chest, Bottom (sorry), Stomach, Thighs, Legs, Face and Feet.

9pm:
- Supper time!
- Organize Uniform: I obviously don't do this on a friday.
- Have a hot chocolate: Helps me to get to sleep quicker.
- Turn internet off on my phone: To prevent messages that might distract me.

11pm:
- Read a chapter of my book.
- Go to bed whilst listening quietly to my music: This helps me again, get to sleep quicker and also calms me down.

I don't do my skin care routine on Fridays so that I don't overpower myself with it.


Well that's how I balance everything out and I could not be so calm with everything if I didn't have or follow them routines. I'm just mental like that.
I'm sorry that this post has been SOOOOOO long and if I have bored you with it.
I do hope at least one person enjoyed it though and I will talk to you all another day. (Probobally tommorrow)

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
xxx

101 Powder Blusher

What shade?
Mulberry

Where was it made?
England

This blush is perfect. It lasts all day long and is sooo pigmented. The only problem is it is very easy to accidently put too much product on the blush brush. This can be a problem because of how pink it is.

I LOVE this product. I'm not sure what brand it is though but if you walk past it in superdrug then you have got to pick this up. I'm also not sure how much it is either because I obtained it off my sister. I'm so sorry for not helping at all with all of this but I can assure you, when I run out I am going to look EVERYWHERE for a re-purchase.

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
Xxxx

L'OREAL Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Powder

How much was it?
£3.99

Where did you get it from?
Xtras

What color did you get it in?
Light Ivory

How many grams?
9.5g

Ingredients?
Baron Nitride and Isononyl Isononancate

Where was it made?
USA

I absolutely adore this powder. I decided to get a light color as the foundation I use is... Well... ORANGE! This powder, however, does calm it down - this is the main reason why I love it. This isn't the only amazing effect of this powder, it also helps set my makeup very well and it leaves my skin looking flawless with even coverage. 
The only downside to this product is the brush. It dosen't do a very good job. On the other hand, if you have a perfect bristle brush which you can use instead then does it really matter?
Overall, I would definatley re-purchase and I do highly recommend it. It saves the day in my opinion.

Thanks for reading,
Lot's of Love,
Becky
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Colortrend Foundation Review

This foundation is much better used as a concealer than as a foundation. I do recommend this product but only if you are looking mainly for a product which can make your skin seem more radient and to cover up dark circles. I have this foundation in Ivory Beige and I do use it reguarly. I  add it on over my foundation to make my face seem alot brighter so I look much more awake.

Another advantage of this product is, if you have oily skin then this product would be perfect for you as it is an oil-free foundation. I don't have oily skin but like I have already said, it gives my skin that 'fresh face' look.
This product controls shine which is why it is great for oily skin.

I don't know where this product came from as I obtained it from my sister. She gave me this because she had far too many make-up products so don't worry, it wasn't because it wasn't good.

The only downside I could say about this foundation is that the consistency is quite runny. This is OK for me as I find that it applies better to the skin and is easier to blend but others may find it too runny in order for the product to work correctly.

Overall, I would personally give this product a 7 out of 10.

Thanks for reading :)
Becky
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Beautiful Balms

These Lip Balms Cost £5.00 Each and are from ASOS.com

 These lip balms come in cute little tins from Figs & Rouge. They are not too small nor too big which means they are perfect to fit in your bag. They smell delightful although the 'Wild Cherry' is my favorite. In addition to this, the packaging is adorable! I think they are vintage.  They are multipurpose - Good for lips and Good for the Skin. There are two other's which I like - Aloe & Mint and Pomegranate.

I first got these after reading about them in 'Shout' magazine and they appealed to me because I am a lip balm addict! I love them. I don't use them as much for my body as I do for my lips as I have tons of moisturizers but I am sure they work well for the skin too.

I highly recommend these balms so all you have to do is log onto ASOS.com :)

Thank you very much for reading

Lot's of love,
Becky
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