apologies!

hello my lovelies, hope you are all well! :)

i'd just like to apologise for the lack of posts at the moment. i am in the middle of my exams at the moment, my last ones are on the 10th June, so i can't promise that i will be doing loads of posts before then! i just need to get my priorities sorted and get cracking with all this revision...so unfortunately, that means less blogging! :(

HOWEVER, after my exams i promise to be a good blogger and i already have loads of ideas for some exciting posts! :D

thankyou to all my gorgeous followers and hello to my new ones! i really appreciate you taking the time to read my blog :)

sorry again guys! (L)

take care,

Char ♥

outfit of the night!

firstly, happy belated birthday mum! it was her birthday on sunday and we went out for a meal in the evening to celebrate! :) sorry about the delayed post, i have just been so busy this week...

sorry about the rather awkward pose...i was on the drag as usual and didn't really have a chance to get a more flattering photo haha!

Shoe boots- New Look

Black Tights- M&S

Dress-Topshop

Waistcoat-Topshop

Bangles-Topshop (notice the obsession yet :L!)

Ring-RiverIsland

i know this probably isn't the most exciting post but i thought i would do it anyways! my outfit is rather plain but i didn't want to dress to extremely as the restaurant we went to was quite quiet and relaxed :)

if you guys have any requests for future posts, let me know! :)

Take care,

Char ♥

sweet blog award :)

i was tagged by the gorgeous nadia: http://alwayssummerontheinside.blogspot.com/, her blog is amazing, so if you haven't checked it out, i would definitely recommend it! she is also ridiculously stunning and seems like such a lovely person too :)

anyways, she kindly nominated me for a sweet blog award, which is my first award and i'm stocked! :D

The rules:

Give this award to 10 sweet bloggers <3

Make a post about the award including the picture and mention the person who gave it to you <3

Put the award on your blog <3

Let your nominated 10 know you've awarded them by leaving a comment <3

The people that i nominate for this award are:

1) Daisy :) http://daisybeebeauty.blogspot.com/

2) Kirsty :) http://boobie-monster.blogspot.com/

3) :) http://dazzlelightlovescake.blogspot.com/

4) Caitlin :) http://blogchrysanthemum.blogspot.com/

5) Carly :) http://cheated-heartss.blogspot.com/

6) :) http://darlinghearts.blogspot.com/

7) :) http://hattierachelkai.blogspot.com/

8) Jennifer-Rosellen :) http://jenniferrosellen.blogspot.com/

9) :) http://lsfk19.blogspot.com/

10) Jen :) http://stolen--thunder.blogspot.com/

if you haven't already, then you should def check these girl's blogs out...they are amazing and all of them are gorgeous and lovely :)

Take care,

Char ♥

some recent purchases :D

well, i don't know about you guys, but i'm a total sucker for a bargain! so whilst doing the weekly shop in town, i came across a few great deals that i just couldn't refuse! haha...

2 for £6 on Charles Worthington products in Sainsbury's. i have used the leave in conditioner before and it's usually priced at around £5 so i ended up getting a heat protector for £1 - BARGAIN! i really recommend the leave in conditioner as it is also a really good detangler and leaves hair feeling silky smooth. however, i would suggest not applying this to your roots as it can make your hair feel quite greasy! i haven't used the heat protector yet, as i am currently using a vo5 one, but when i do i will let you know my thoughts on it! :)

I picked up these really cute flower clips from New Look for only £3. i may have to go back and pick up some different colours as these really jazz up a simple ponytail or messy bun...love them!

However, my two favourite products i picked up, have to be these beauties:

i actually can't believe i have never picked up this scrub! i have used it before and loved it, but my neutrogena scrub was working well enough, so i didn't really see the point in buying it! i got this scrub from Sainsbury's for about £4 and you get 150ml of product. i can honestly say this is a miracle worker...it leaves your face feeling refreshed and smooth. i have also used this as a body scrub and it works just aswell as my body shop exfoliator (and for half the price!) a definite, definite must have girls - pick one up asap!

Bourjois had a 2 for £10 deal on in boots, so i purchased a lipgloss and a mascara (which i have now given to my mum as it didn't really do anything for my lashes!)
now, only recently have i been getting into lipglosses. i do love the mac ones as they have a brilliant colour range and staying power however, i find them to be ridiculously sticky and eating starts to become a real mission when wearing one of their glosses!
i love love LOVE this lipgloss. the colour i got, is number 33 Brun poetic and it compliments gosh darling perfectly! there is shimmer in this lipgloss but it applies really smoothly and...with no stickiness! this lasted a good 4 hours before i had to reapply and it really gives a 3 dimensional look to your lips, without being one of those painful plumping lipglosses! i am definitely going to pick more of these babies up. they are usually priced at about £6.50, so take advantage of boots offer and you could get 2 for £10...they are honestly amazing (L)

anyway my darlings, hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend!
Take care,
Char ♥

product rave!

No 7 Quick Cover Concealer

i haven't really heard much about this concealer but i cannot stress how much i love it! i admit, the only reason i first bought this concealer was because i had been given one of those £5 off No 7 vouchers however, i have since repurchased it 3 times and couldn't imagine my makeup routine without it!

i believe this product is priced around £8, which is pretty steep but i find it covers my blemishes even better than mac studio finish concealer which is priced at around £12, so the price is pretty good for the quality of the product!

there is a really good colour range, (i'm number 3 fawn if you were wondering!), suitable for all skin tones :)

this can be used on blemishes and under eye circles. it doesn't look cakey at all however, i would take care on blending it well under the eyes, as it can crease slightly throughout the day. my favourite way of apply it is using my fingers to put it on my face, then using a mac 224 brush to blend it... this gives a totally flawless finish!

i would totally recommend this product but if you are unsure about spending £8 on it, wait until you get one of those £5 off vouchers from boots and you will only have to spend £3...honestly you won't regret it! this product will remain a staple in my makeup kit for many years :)

Take care my lovelies,

Char ♥

100 followers!!

i honestly cannot believe that 100 of you gorgeous people have decided to follow my blog! it means so much to me and i would like to thank each and everyone of you! :)

Thanks again my lovelies (L)

Take care,

Char ♥

hair story :)

my hair actually hasn't changed that drastically over the years. i mean yea, i have had layers cut in, full fringe cut in etc but the length and colour has never really changed! but i thought i would just include a few photo's to show you some of the different ways i have styled my hair over the years :)

going for the pigtail look, aged around 14 :) blonde highlights and a few layers...

many more layers and highlights later, 14 years old :) lots of straightening and backcombing.

many highlights and an awful pose! around 15, shortest my hair has ever been, straightened and messed up.
many highlights, this time some bleach ones... and the discovery of curling my hair, 15.

the same haircut but with a few darker highlights and straightened, 16 years old.

i'm now 17, nearly 18. my hair is alot longer and i haven't died it since sept, so it's quite alot darker but i'm trying to get it in good condition, so avoiding hair dye is a must! didn't really see the need for posting a photo of my hair now, as you guys can see what it looks like in my other posts :)

anyways, i hope this didn't bore you too much but i find these types of posts really interesting!

Take care my lovelies,

Char ♥