PROM.

Hello my loves,

I'm going to keep this intro short because I don't think this post needs much explaining My prom was on Friday night, and it was just lovely. Our transport was fab, the venue was  fab and everyone honestly looked stunning. 

Dress- Dusk till dawn

Shoes- New look

Bag- Next

Ring and bracelet- Pandora

Earrings- My granny's

Necklace- My mum's

Ahh, the dress! I have been wanting to show you all my choice for the evening for so long. I bought my one in a relatively local store in olney called Dusk till Dawn. As soon as I tried it on I knew I'd found the dress I loved to bits. I just adore the shape of it, I think the way it falls is so flattering and the little pleats at the back are so pretty. I obviously love the sparkly bodice too! I think the fact that it has pink, silver and rose gold tones to it makes it nice and interesting. I found the sweetheart neckline flattering despite not having the most going on in the bust department!

My shoes are from New Look, now this picture does them no justice what so ever, but each of the little gem-y bits are iridescent (like my earrings and bag) and caught the light so beautifully. I kept my accessories on the theme of silver, pearls and the two-tones gems. As you can see, the heel is pretty high, but because it has the platform at the front, they were actually ok to walk in, I like that they are not too chunky either.

Me and my mum were looking through some of my granny's jewelry boxes, and as soon as I saw these I knew they would be perfect- I must have actually yelped with excitement!

I got my nails done for the first time for prom, I can see why it would get addictive! I went for french manicure gels with a top coat that has the tiniest amount of glitter. I will be interesting to see how long they last, it should be two to three weeks, I don't know if I can have have them the same for that long though! My clutch is from Next and I had enough room to bring all the essentials, that being my phone, little camera, powder and brush, lip-gloss and money, plus a few rouge Polaroid pictures! The sparkles on this bag match that of my shoes exactly, I was really lucky to find something that matched so well.

This necklace was a gift to my mum from one of her friends, how gorgeously delicate is it? It broke up the space between my neck and the dress perfectly, whilst also running with the pearl theme. 

I also wore my Pandora ring and bracelet, they always make me feel so well put together when I wear them both! 

I had my makeup done at the YSL counter in Debenhams was such a nice experience! The lady doing my makeup was so lovely, even though she was totally rushed off her feet! We went for a gold smokey eye, and peach cheeks and lips. 

I had my hair put up in the hairdressers as well, it's actually quite different to what I had in mind, but I think it does look super pretty at the back! We got the little hairpins from the dress shop and they are literally the exact same colour to the dress. You can see the low back it has here too, I love the pleats so much. 

We had the most amazing transport! We were actually struggling to find anything, so this really way a gem. We found it through the Vintage Limousine hire, if you live in the Bucks/Beds are I would totally recommenced them, our driver took us for a spin for a while and put up with I whooping and/ore screaming every time someone waved back at us. 

How beautiful do my girls look?! It was just lovely seeing my whole year dressed up, and I have to say,we scrub up rather well! 

All in all it was such an amazing night, the prom was fab, the after party so fun and I after that me and one of the besties stayed up talking until seven; it was perfect! 

What do you think of my prom outfit? Have you had your prom yet? 

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Life through my lens #9.

Hello everyone, it's update time.

Like many of you, I am about to be plunged into my GCSEs. These are the biggest set of assessments I have ever done, which obviously makes them really important and I am determined to do as well as I possibly can.  This sadly means that blogging has to take a back seat (boo), but come my twelve week holiday (score) I will be back with full force! 

Salmon stir-fry courtesy of me // Best girlies // Lusting after yet another dress... H&m why // Nudey nails (Essie Neo whimsical) // Lush smoothie for breakfast // My beautiful Pandora bracelet! // En route to Oxford ft. Pip // Having a Leo fest // Easter baking // Buddies USA was a feast // New Look newness (OOTD coming soon!) // obsessed with this dainty tattoo // Hair cut posing //  Laughing fit giggles with my cousins // MAC soft and gentle *heart eye emoji* // My £8 Topshop dress (cheers Oxfam)

So it looks like recently I have been eating lots of food, day tripping and obsessing over more clothes; not much change here then really! I can't say exams fill me with any joy at all, but I did feel like my French one on Monday went ok. I have History this Friday, all my Lit ones next week and then my second History one - the joys eh! I am however, seriously look forward to prom! I've got my dress and shoes, booked my hair, transport is sorted, so now I need to decide where to get my makeup done, let me now if you have any counter recommendations! 

I am going to try to continue blogging as often as I can, but I don't want it to become labored or a chore because that will just take all the fun out of it. Anyway, this has turned into a bit of a rambley one! Good luck if you are doing your exams; I'll see you on the other side. 

What have you been up too lately? Where did you get your prom makeup done? 

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Life through my lens #8.

Hello everyone, it's time for another little update,

Before the Easter break, I had two practical exams; one in Textiles and the other in Drama, thankfully, I feel like they both went really well! I had worked super hard for both, so I guess now it's just a long wait until results day! Did any of you have any exams? Let me know how you got on! Most recently I had my birthday (I'll stop going on about it soon I promise!) It really was lovely, ans thank you all for your sweet messages :) In blogging news, I am so so close to 600 followers now, totally crazy for be to even conceive that number, exciting stuff!

A very sleepy Monday night selfie // Throwin' it back to a lovely Cambridge trip // FOTD (here) // Mermaid nails // Getting in a Eastery mood // Textiles final exam exam piece // Mother's day gifts // One skirt, three ways (here) // Bedtime read // Drama buddies- our final exam went really well! // Last day of term treats // Amazing view from the shard // Birthday OOTD (here) // My gorgeous Pandora ring, gift from my besties // Nadno's Birthday meal // Straight hair selfie

What have you been up to lately, oh and if you don't already, follow me on Instagram!

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Life through my lens #7.

Hi everyone, it's time again for another Instagram round up!

I've been mainly just been steadily revising lately (thrilling I know) - I have imminent textiles and drama exams, so prep work and rehearsals are going into overdrive! I have taken some time to enjoy the sun we have for the last two weekends- everything is so much better when you can bask! 

Makeup is so very photogenic (post here) // Proud of my DIY pin-board (post here) // Pancake day calls for Nutella // Beautiful new booties (buy here) // Dog walking with the bestie // Easing my way into spring colours- this Bourjois coral is so pretty // Bargain daisy dress (buy here) // Posing about- the daisy obsession continues (OOTD) // Starbucks and Company in the sun

I hope you're all doing well- I know a lot of us are gearing up for the exam season- I wish you all the very best results! I'm just looking forward to the long summer we have afterwards; it will hopefully keep me going in those exam halls. I'm off to watch the Great British Sewing Bee; it makes me feel all cosy inside!

What have you been up to lately? 

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Life through my lens #6.

Hello everyone,

Seen as this is the last day of my half term, I thought a lifestyle-y round up post in the form of my Instagram feed was in order!

Wearing my favourite minty polish- Maybelline mint for life // Wagamama! Ginger chicken udon is the best // American Hustle was brilliant // Loving the dad's scarf and MAC Russian red combo // Another gorgeous shade- Topshop AWOL // the sweetest Fifi Lapin iPhone case // Guinea Pigs! // The perfect pink bath (the Lush's comforter and snow fairy shower gel FYI) // 'Taking pictures of myself' a la Nina Nesbitt.

I've actually done a fair amount this half term, seen lots of people and got a lot done. I had wanted to do a bit more blogging, but sometimes life just gets in the way you know?  Even though the nagging thought of approaching exams has been in my head, its been ok- and I think I am slowly getting somewhere with history revision! It's also been a dry week; thank god for the end of that torrential rain!

What have you been up to recently?

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January 2014 Favourites.

Hello everyone,

 I have a confession to make; I have not written a favourites post since October. That is three moths ago. Oops. In an attempt to mend my ways, this is what I have been loving in January 2014!

-Urban Decay Naked3 palette-

I told you I wouldn't stop going on about this (Sorry not sorry.) I did a full review yesterday here, so check it out if you want to know why I'm so infatuated! 

-Maybelline BROWdrama-

Despite having heard mixed reviews of this products, I deiced to try it out for myself as Maybelline had a 3 for 2 promotion on - you know I never can say no! I must say I love it; I always used to use my MUA pro brow kit in the morning, but it did take a little bit of time and effort, however I have taken to simply sweeping this through my brows ad leaving it at that! This looks incredibly natural and keeps my brows in place all day. 

-Sleek blush by three palette in `CALIFOR.N.I.A`-

I have a full review of this beauty coming up soon, so I wont go into too much detail- but in short, this is a gorgeous trio of cream blushers that blend effortlessly and true to Sleek form, stay put all day with their uber pigmentation. 

-Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Enchanted perfume-

This was a late Christmas present from my lovely auntie. Some of you will know that I am a huge lover of Taylor swift (see here) and I already have the original Wonderstruck perfume, so it was an absolutely lovely surprise when I was gifted this! It is described as `An Oriental Gourmand, Enchanted introduces a new dimension to the Wonderstruck portfolio, with an irresistible blend of luscious wild berries and sugar-glazed petals, wrapped in a touch of sensuality for a captivating signature.` All I can say is that it smells divine, pretty different form the original, but equally as lovely. 

-Seventeen Phwoarr paint in `Fair`-

I have had a bit of a concealer shortage recently, so I knew I wanted to try this after hearing a glowing report on the amazing Ghost parties, I picked it up on my last trip to Boots. I have to say I have been so impressed with this! It is an under eye concealer, but I like to use it on blemishes as well; it blends perfectly and is super light, just what I was looking for. 

-Rimmel Stay Matte foundation in `010 Light Porcelain`-

I didn't check before I wrote this post, but I actually did include this in my October Favorites  *slaps wrist*, but I think the fact that it has reappeared proves how much I like it! It is my favourite high coverage foundation and stats put all day (although not matte- I find I have to add a little powder.) The shade is also a perfect match for me which is no mean feat being as pale as I am. 

-Lush Honey Trap lip balm-

This really does taste of white chocolate and is so nourishing. I have actually been looking forward to applying this as the last step before I go to sleep, it always leaves me with the softest lips in the morning. 

-Topshop Matte nails in `Bad Orchid`- 

This is the nail polish I was wearing in my last OOTD, and although I don't think it lives up to its matte name, I adore the colour! The wear time is pretty good, it did chip a little, but I am willing so look past that because of the shade. 

-Moomintroll Snork maiden mug-

My Mum bought this for me when we were in Convent Garden recently, apparently the Snork maiden reminds her of me, aka, she has every bit of her accessorized! I have loved sipping my vanilla tea out of this on cold January afternoons :) 

What do you think of my favourites? What has made the cut for yours this month? 

Top five: The Glitter polishes.

Hello everyone, I hope your enjoying Christmas Eve eve! 

This is my last post before the 25th, so it's only fitting that it's suitability festive! These are my top five glitter polish picks and hopefully, something for everyone.

`The Topcoat glitter`- Barry M `244 Hologram` 

This polish is perfect for adding some extra glitz to any shade, I love it over black and turquoise blue, but really it will compliment anything! I adore how the little holographic hexagons catch the light, you can see in the picture above that they go all sorts of goregous colours as well as their silver base. 

`The Bargain glitter`- Angelica `Love you 40`

If you read my Beauty Bargains post, you might remember this stunner, and the best part? It cost me all of 50p! Rightfully titled `the bargain`polish I think. The actual shade wonderful , I love the rich berry pink and it looks so goregous on. These are available in Primark in a multitude of colours so I might have to pick up some more!

`The multi-glitter`- La Femme Beauty `Ocean`

I do love a good multi- glitter, this one is a mix of royal blue, aqua blue, silver and a sea green. This is the perfect antidote to your standard one shade glitter and I love it to bits. `Ocean` is fab as a topcoat, accent nail or as a full on glitter.

`The trend glitter`- Look Beauty `Bling`

We all know rose gold has been huge this year, and on the nails this sparkles as gorgeously as any Micheal Kors watch! I'm wearing this right now and its is so lovely, it's actually quite textured which I heart and it is perfect for a glam Christmas manicure. 

`The showstopping glitter`- Topshop `Razzmatazz`

Finally, an all time favourite of mine, Topshop's `Razzmatazz. Look at it. You can see it on the nails over on my Instagram page, and you guys seemed to like it too! This is just my perfect all round glitter; holographic particles, different sized chunks of glitter, not too hard to remover, plus it doesn't break the bank, yay! 

I love all of these glitters, which one is your favourite? 

I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful day. How I'm going to sleep tomorrow night I just don't know!