tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11578684426493836782024-03-13T15:08:27.579+00:00Vicki AngelA 20-something-year-old girl's journey into adulthood. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-69518890847041725722016-04-06T20:53:00.000+01:002016-04-06T20:53:05.208+01:00Mini Life Update<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yet again blogging has been put on the back-burner for sometime. My last post went up maybe 9-10 months ago!! So I thought I'd write a mini life update in an attempt to get myself back to posting on my blog again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In March I visited Berlin once again with my Mum and we had a lovely time. It was so different to when I had previously gone in December 2014 and all the Christmas Markets were there and it was -5c! We did less sight-seeing this time, but enjoyed more of the day-to-day cultural aspects of the capital city. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Easter was a three-day affair for us this year. The Saturday was spent with friends, Easter Sunday was a quiet Sunday Roast with my family and on Easter Monday we had a huge coffee and cake afternoon with both my family and Andy's. I think we consumed enough cake and chocolate that weekend to last the rest of the year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since then my postgraduate assignments have filled my days and will do for the foreseeable future. I am currently feeling rather overwhelmed with all that I need to get done by the time I hand in my dissertation in September. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I guess one of the reasons behind beginning to blog again is to be able to procrastinate from doing my coursework! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's to (hopefully) more frequent blogposts in the near future ... !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">xoxo</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-31309354522720860942015-06-21T20:46:00.003+01:002015-06-21T20:49:40.454+01:00My Skincare Routine with Dermalogica<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I'm officially in love with my skincare routine! I've been wanting to switch-up my skincare products for a while. Now I'm in my twenties I want to protect my skin from any damage or wear-and-tear that could age my skin. I've wanted Dermalogica products* for a while but did a lot of research before I committed myself to one skincare system. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a fan of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/yvetteboucher" target="_blank">Chloe Boucher</a>'s make-up looks and some time ago she shared her skincare routine using Dermalogica products. After I saw her video I was 100% sold and followed her advice on getting the travel-size set first. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you go on the Dermalogica website you can find out what your skin-type is and choose your products accordingly. I have combination skin - prone to getting little dry patches, but with an oily t-zone ... annoying! So I chose the normal/oily skin kit so that I can tackle my oily zones and then in the dry areas, I add an extra layer of my normal Nivea moisturiser (which I find really moisturising on the driest areas but it doesn't leave the skin feeling greasy).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here are the products I use on a daily basis ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First I use a pea-sized amount of the 'Special Cleansing Gel' and lather it with water all over my face. You only need a small amount for this product to do it's job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I then spritz my face with about 3 pumps of the 'Multi-Active Toner' and gently pat this into my skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't use the 'Skin Prep Scrub' every single day as I don't feel that my skin needs it (I also love the scrub I have from St Ives).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I then put 3 pea-sized drops of the 'Active Moist' cream gently all over my face and neck before dabbing the 'Total Eye Care' cream delicately around my eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />On my actual birthday morning I woke up and went downstairs to find the breakfast-bar in the kitchen covered in pink heart post-it notes with wonderful words written on them. Everyone had written what they loved about me or a little memory they had of me - it was such a surprise and I've kept them all as keepsakes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had really wanted to go for waffles for my birthday breakfast, but after weeks of researching, my Mum and Sister couldn't find anywhere decent nearby that did any. My mum bought a waffle maker and I woke up to fresh, homemade waffles with little bowls of fruit and chocolate toppings - heaven!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Once we'd finished breakfast and I'd opened my insanely generous gifts, my Mum took my Sister and I into town to get our nails done. I got some cute baby pink acrylics as I'd bitten off all of my nails the week before due to stress. The lady in the nail bar thought I was 16!! I definitely don't think I look as young as 16, but I guess when I'm older I might appreciate that youthful look a bit more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a yummy Chicken Caesar Salad and glass of Prosecco at Prezzo's, we drove back home so that I could quickly pack an overnight bag. My Uncle and I share a birthday; he lives in Texas and was here in the UK so we were able to spend our first birthday together in 24 years. My cousins live in Surrey and my Uncle had gone to stay with them. They had arranged a party for us for that night and we had booked ourselves into a nearby hotel. It took us longer than normal to drive up to the hotel, but once we arrived I was able to get ready for the evening's festivities in peace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />At the family birthday bash we drank lots of champagne and indulged in some chocolate and banoffee cupcakes. I think everyone had a fun time and it was so good for the whole family to get together as we are rarely even in the same country at the same time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />The Saturday after my birthday I had arranged for a few friends to come over for a barbecue. Quite a few friends were busy and said they couldn't make it, so when all these faces that I wasn't expecting turned up, I was shocked!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />My Sister made cute '25' letters for the party and put flowers from the garden in a few glasses. My Dad hung these cute lanterns from the house to give it a country-summer feel (they are from Ikea in case you wondered).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once we'd all eaten, my Sister had bought a hilarious unicorn piñata which she'd filled with sweeties and hung from a tree. We all thought we were a bit too "grown-up" to play such a childish game, but once we started to play everyone seemed to have a fabulous time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />My third and final birthday cake (yes, third!) was this amazing creation my family had had made for the BBQ. The chihuahuas on top are supposed to be my boys, Bambi and Rio. I thought the cake was absolutely adorable and I think all my guests did too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Looking back on the pictures, I feel so lucky to have been so spoilt this birthday. Everyone really tried hard to make it the best birthday ever, and it really was. I won't forget this birthday ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've tried all of them, except for the make-up remover so far, and I'm impressed. The lip colour is really flattering and I can imagine it being a good shade for all skin tones. I'd never tried the BB Cream before so I think I'll use it a few more times and perhaps write a review for it once I've given it a good testing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Friday wasn't too eventful for me; I went to the gym and had my hair trimmed by my trustworthy hairdresser. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By contrast, Saturday and Sunday were long and busy days. After gymming again (had to pre-burn some Easter chocolate calories!) on Saturday, Andy and I went shopping for a few last minute ingredients and to stock up on soft drinks and alcohol for the next day's festivities. The afternoon consisted of peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing and mixing. We had driven to Andy's parent's house to help his Mum prepare some of the dishes for Easter Day. It was nice to give her a hand, but I was definitely pleased to see the knives and peelers go into the dishwasher at the end of the day! With tired eyes we painted a few boiled eggs and then made our way back home to go and watch some Netflix in bed.<br /></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy, Bambi and I {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy, Bambi and I {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Sister and I {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lindt Chocolates {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bubbles {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Late Sunday morning we headed to my Mum's for an Easter brunch with my family. It was relaxed and easy-going - with lots of chocolate, of course! Towards the evening we drove back to Andy's parent's house with my family in tow. We had a 4-course European Easter Feast with family and friends of many nationalities - Lithuanian, Russian, German, Italian, Irish, Ukrainian and Latvian! We played a few games with the hard-boiled eggs, as we do every year with Andy's family. The evening was busy, loud and joyful. Everyone seemed to have a really wonderful time and we all left with our bellies full and big smiles on our faces.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Nests {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazing cake that my Mum made {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cakes! {Easter Day - 2015}</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bank Holiday Monday was another chilled-out day for me. I went on a walk with my Dad and did some gardening, but mainly relaxed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What did you get up to over Easter? I hope you all had a lovely time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love & Kisses,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Vicki xoxo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-10007250749180035222015-03-11T13:55:00.000+00:002015-03-11T13:55:02.927+00:00Primark Pineapple Bedding<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I rarely get to go to Primark, so when I went last Saturday I was pretty happy with the little purchases I made there! I got this super cute reversable pineapple-print bedding and some grey palm tree pillow cases. I love how summery they make my bedroom feel - I'm definitely a summer girl! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I picked up some cheap make-up remover wipes at the till and I bought a spare eye pencil sharpener as I've lost mine. I'm usually a total eyelash-snob, but I also bought a couple of Primark's eyelashes to try so we'll have to see how I like them! Of course I had to purchase a few pairs of comfy pants for lazy days too, haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have you bought any nice bedding from Primark before? What did you think about the print and quality? Even though it's cheap, I like to get new bedding every now and again to give my room a mini makeover. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Vicki xoxo</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-3065348674952551882015-03-04T11:38:00.000+00:002015-03-04T11:38:02.500+00:00What to expect at your first Cervical Smear Test<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a pretty strange thing for me to write about and –
don’t worry – I won’t go into any graphic detail. The reason why I wanted to
write about Smear Tests is because for the last year or so I knew my first one
was looming. Obviously it’s good to know you are cancer-free in your cervix,
but I also was dreading the day my invitation for the test would hit my
doormat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No one really talks about what happens at a Smear Test, and
those who have told me little snippets of their experiences have taken great
pleasure in telling me how awful it was. So, about a week ago, I had my first
Smear Test and I thought I’d just share MY experience in the hope that it might
settle the minds of those still waiting for theirs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before the appointment, I worried whether I should trim /
shave “down there” for the woman doing the swab or whether that would be weird.
I contemplated this for a good two weeks. Would she think I was trying too
hard? Would she think I was strange? I discussed my thoughts to my boyfriend
who just rolled his eyes and thought I was over-thinking things. The day
before, I decided I would just leave the hair “down there” is whatever state it
was at the time. The nurse will have seen it all before, I told myself. There’s
no point worrying about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My appointment was at 11:20, but it just so happened that I
had a blood test at 10:40 at the surgery too. I was done by 10:45 and had 35
minutes to wait. That time went by SO slowly. Jiggling my legs and fiddling
with my hands, I stared at the clock watching every minute go past. I was so nervous.
I mean no one has ever inspected “down there” before. Especially a stranger!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The nurse called me in and was all smiles. She knew from my
file that this was my first Smear, but I had already planned to tell her just
in case so she knew that I didn't know what to expect. There was no relaxed
chit-chat, this nurse was a busy lady and had other people to see. Drawing the
curtain around the reclined chair she asked me to “pop my bottoms off”, to lie down
on the chair and if I wanted, I could use a paper sheet for “extra modesty”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once I told her that I was ready, she opened the curtain and
turned on this bright spot light by my feet. Whilst putting on her gloves she
asked me to pull my feet right up to my bottom and then drop both of my knees
to either side. The nurse explained she would be using a small clamp device to
gain access to my cervix and this would probably be the most uncomfortable
part. It was. It wasn't painful, but most definitely uncomfortable. The nurse then explained that she was going to take a swab from my cervix and that I may
or may not feel a scratching sensation. I actually didn't feel her take the
swab and within less than 60 seconds, start to finish, my smear test was over. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I got dressed the nurse warned me that I may experience
spotting or a little bit of blood in my knickers later that day. Fortunately
this didn't happen, but apparently it’s very normal so don’t worry if this does
happen to you. My results would be sent to me in the post within six weeks, and
no further action would need to be taken unless there was any issue with the
Smear results. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For about 3-4 hours after the smear test, I did feel uncomfortable
down below. It didn't feel normal, but it also didn't hurt. I felt a little
violated and embarrassed that someone had seen my hoo-haa, but honestly I don’t
think she even looked. I'm glad my Smear Test is over and done with, and I'm glad I finally had my first one. No more wondering what will happen and what it
will be like.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some of my personal tips for a quick and embarrassment-free
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Wash your intimate area before you go to your
appointment!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Wear something that’s easy to put on and off, or
like me, wear a dress or skirt so you don’t have to take off much at all.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">If it’s your first time, tell the nurse this and
she’ll explain everything she’s doing and will be sympathetic.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remember, she’s seen hoo-haa’s of all shapes and
sizes, colours and ages. Don’t be embarrassed – seriously, she doesn't care.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">And finally – RELAX! It sounds silly and it
might be hard at the time, but the more you relax, the less the test will hurt.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope this has helped at least one person with an impending
first Smear Test! Let me know if there’s anything you think I should add to the
list of tips.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love & Kisses,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Vicki xoxo</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-33520822486487901662015-02-14T20:54:00.001+00:002015-02-14T20:54:50.726+00:00Valentine's Day<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Valentine's Day, beautiful people! Whether you are single or in a relationship I hope you've had a lovely day celebrating love and all the people you care for most!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This year, like the previous two years together, Andy and I decided to not do anything big for Valentines. We love and cherish each other 365 days a year, and whilst it's nice to go 'all out' for one another sometimes, we felt we shouldn't as we've just come back from an extravagant trip to South Africa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This morning Andy presented me with a beautiful bouquet of roses from our favourite local florist and the most amazing love letter. I will treasure that letter for the rest of my life. We went for a small lunch in a cafe and then wandered around a Garden Centre. In the afternoon we dropped by Andy's parent's house to give his Mum and Grandmother some flowers. W</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">hilst we were there, Andy's Mum decided to make some Valentine's heart cookies which we enjoyed helping her bake. This evening we treated ourself to the Marks and Spencer 'Dine in for Two' deal. A starter, main, dessert, bottle of Cava and some chocolates for £20. Nothing too fancy, but incredibly tasty.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here are a few pictures of our third Valentine's Day together!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am sooo in love with my new handbag from River Island!!! I can't wait to transfer all my stuff into it ready for my travels to South Africa next week. The bag retails at £45.99, but I had a £10 voucher so I got mine a little cheaper. I also bought this cute diamanté, flower headband for £5 in the sale from New Look (it was previously £11.99). Here are some more pictures of my purchases - enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I received the Urban Decay 'Shadow Box' as one of my Christmas presents from Andy's family. I love all things Urban Decay, but at first I was a little apprehensive of some of the brighter, more colourful shades as I don't usually wear such bold eye-shadows. After a couple of weeks of playing with this palette, however, I absolutely adore all of the colours and am surprised at how well they all work together and individually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At first I was a little bit scared of the brighter colours, but after using them all they compliment each other surprisingly well. This Urban Decay palette is more of what I would call a "going out" palette compared to the Naked collections. I have used it day-to-day though so it can be used whatever the occasion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The eye-shadows are very pigmented - just as you'd expect from Urban decay. The shades are all metallic and can be lightly swept on, or built-up to make a bolder look.</span></div>
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There is a little mirror in the compact which is always useful, but the biggest downfall for me it that there is no brush. The Naked palettes all come with double-ended applicators, but with this one you'll have to find your own. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was a Christmas gift so I didn't pay for it. I've looked online though and the palette retails for £27.99. I would definitely pay this myself for any Urban Decay products as I know they are good quality and last a good amount of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Edgy and fashionable looking, but it doesn't feel as sturdy as the Naked Palettes which usually are encased in a tin compact. The Shadow Box feels a little cardboardy, but this doesn't put me off the product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes! The subtler shades can be used for an everyday face, whilst the brighter colours can make an evening face 'pop'. I would recommend my friend buy this palette, but also recommend they buy some brushes too.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-9791460514407018102015-01-01T23:28:00.001+00:002015-01-01T23:28:43.614+00:00Happy New Year!Happy New Year, everyone! I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year's Eve! <div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vK4IqGqRVJ0/VKXYKamttOI/AAAAAAAABbs/u5ytkhFwjx8/s640/blogger-image-747952119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vK4IqGqRVJ0/VKXYKamttOI/AAAAAAAABbs/u5ytkhFwjx8/s640/blogger-image-747952119.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>We were terrible at organising NYE plans this year and did not know what we were doing until the evening before! We went to a friend's house with quite a few familiar faces and enjoyed a casual but fun countdown. </div><div><br></div><div>What did you do this NYE? I'm loving seeing all the blogger's pictures on Instagram - it looks like everyone had such different, but such fabulous nights!</div></div><div><br></div><div>I hope I can get my act together a bit more this year with my blogging ... but we'll see! </div><div><br></div><div>Love & New Year's Kisses,</div><div><br></div><div>Vicki xoxo</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-39379531928255284892014-12-14T18:01:00.002+00:002014-12-14T18:02:39.768+00:00Christmas Afternoon Tea - Blogmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know I've already missed a week of Blogmas posts - but I have the good excuse that I was on holiday in Berlin (post to come)! This evening my sister and I baked some Christmas cookies to get into the festive spirit a little bit more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The cookies are cute and taste alright, but I'm sure if we made them from scratch that they'd taste much better. My sister and I have agreed that we will have to re-attempt them ourselves at some point before Christmas. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-22539549436356688392014-12-01T18:45:00.002+00:002014-12-01T18:45:41.266+00:00Cutest Gingerbread House - Blogmas 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every year at the beginning of December, I go to our local "Heidi's" Bakery and buy the cutest, candy-coated, Gingerbread House. Year-to-year they look slightly different as they are handmade, but they are always adorable and extremely scrummy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For my first 'Blogmas' post I thought I'd just share a few pictures of this year's Gingerbread House that I bought today. Please excuse the poor quality photos taken on my iPhone (and in bad lighting)! I'll take photos of it unwrapped after Christmas so you can see it better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I totally recommend anyone who has a Heidi's near them to buy one as they are only £11.95 and worth every single penny! I may even attempt my own version at some point this December! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know I shouldn't, but I use Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream on my face every day. The smell is so clean and fresh, and I love how the cream sinks into my skin leaving it feeling super soft and hydrated! I also use this product on my body and hands. I do probably need to by a face cream though!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-88530386113344355842014-10-26T19:29:00.000+00:002014-10-26T19:31:09.615+00:00How to beat First Day at New Job nerves<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a pretty random subject to write a blogpost about, but I have my reasons! I had my first day at my new job a couple of weeks ago and was quite anxious about it. I wanted to be as stress-free as possible on the day and take everything in my stride. I hardly slept the night before, couldn't eat breakfast and wondered if I'd forgotten anything. Despite this the day went very well! I felt as prepared as I could have been and everyone I met was very welcoming and kind. Reflecting on this experience, I thought I'd write a list of ways to beat 'first day nerves' just in case it helps anyone relax a little before starting a new job.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Preparation!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Know what you need to wear and lay out your outfit the night before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Ask whether you need to bring anything (i.e. laptop, packed lunch etc) and make sure everything is prepared and ready the night before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Find out where your job is, how to get to it and how long it will take you. Remember to try to be a little early!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Fill your car with petrol or buy your train ticket / bus pass the day before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Make sure you have a drinks bottle for water. It's important to stay hydrated and drinking helps to prevent dry-mouth when you're nervous.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Make sure you have change in your purse for the car park, vending machine, or just in case.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Make a checklist of everything you need and everything you need to do, Lists help to clear your mind and keep you on track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Try to relax! (easier said than done, I know!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Keep yourself occupied to avoid intrusive thoughts and anxiety.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Have a nice, hot bath, or paint your nails. Pampering can help you to relax, but also makes you feel and look good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Eat a filling and nutritious evening meal. You probably will be too nervous for breakfast in the morning so you need to make sure you eat well the night before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Set a few alarms. I always set 2 or 3 alarms to make sure I definitely wake up when I'm supposed to do something important the next morning. Leave enough time for you to get ready in the morning at a relaxed pace so that you are not stressed or rushed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Get ready to some relaxing music and a good radio station.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Drink lots of water and try to have even just a little nibble of breakfast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Make yourself feel and look good! Make-up and perfume can boost your confidence.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- On the journey sing to the radio to distract yourself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- It's your first day - they expect you to be nervous! No one expects you to be an expert on your first day of a new job!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Smile and say 'hello' to everyone you come across at work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Be polite, approachable and listen to everything that is said to you (even if you don't even remember half of it).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Ask lots of questions. Don't be afraid to ask about something if you don't understand.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Remember your manners. Manners go a long way, so remember to say 'please', 'thank you' and 'pardon'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those are the only points I can think of right now! I'm sure I've forgotten lots that I was thinking of including! Do you have any tips or tricks on how to make a first day less daunting?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I like the selection of colours this palette has - a combination of matte and metallic shades of nude, bronzes and browns. I felt I could use every single colour on the palette - unlike some others where I don't like all of the eye-shadows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">However, this is where all the positives end. The eye-shadows aren't as pigmented as Urban Decay's shadows. The brushes are cheap looking and feel cheap also. They aren't great at blending or even getting the colour from the palette. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The palette was very reasonably priced in comparison to other branded palettes, but you pay for quality. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Simple, clean and basic. Not awful to look at, but not overly glamorous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I would recommend it to a friend who cannot afford a more high-end palette, but I would explain the downfalls of the product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In this eyebrow kit you get: <br />a double ended brush with an angled brush and a blending brush,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I used both ends of the brush, the wax and the lightest setting powder shade. The wax felt really strange to apply and on my eyebrow at first. Once I had coloured in my eyebrows with the setting powder, however, I soon forgot about the wax and liked the way my eyebrows looked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I don't mind paying £3.99 for this product, but I probably could buy a slightly better branded kit for only a few pounds more. I think that if you're working with a tight budget, this product is alright.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For a product under four pounds, I think this is an okay purchase. If you have a bigger budget though - get a nicer version!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I quite like this shade for the more autumnal seasons. I've been wearing a peach-coloured blusher until recently, but I feel like now the weather's a bit cooler I want a more pink-coloured shade. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I like the shade of this blush, but I use my own brush to apply it to my cheekbones because the brush provided isn't fantastic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This blusher is £2.99 from Superdrug, which I think is very cheap for a blusher. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Simple, compact, easy to fit into any make-up bag. Nothing fancy, but it's not like you need anything over-the-top for a simple blush.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Yes. Out of the BeautyUK products I tried, this is probably the only one I would talk to a friend about. It cheap, a nice shade and lasts all day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The cabin suitcase was reduced from £79 to £20 in a local boutique. I just had to have it! Because I travel quite frequently, it will be nice to be pulling a pretty case through airports rather than a boring black one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Look how yummy my birthday cake was! Covered in sweets and candy ... Definitely worth a day off of the diet and fitness routine!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045545578574914675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157868442649383678.post-55070773103936322492014-04-25T18:57:00.001+01:002014-04-25T18:57:25.271+01:00Easter Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm late as usual ... but here are some pictures from my Easter Weekend with the family. I hope everyone had a lovely long weekend, ate lots of chocolate and spent good quality time with their loved-ones! </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I had a lovely long Easter weekend, which I spent with both my family and Andy's. Lots of tasty food and good company!</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Andy's family take part in several Lithuanian Easter Traditions, similar to those of the Germans. We painted boiled eggs beforehand, and on Easter Day we played different games with the eggs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Does your family have an Easter Traditions? I love to find out what others do to celebrate special occasions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Love & belated Easter Kisses,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Vicki xoxo</span><br />
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