Beauty Bloggers Tag

Beauty Bloggers Tag..

Naughty me hasn't blogged again in over a week.. 

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

It's not wavy, but nearing that.. 

2. What is your natural hair color?

Blonde, don't let the roots fool you!

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I dye it myself :) Much cheaper!

4. How often do you wash your hair?

I try to go for every other day, unless there's a special occasion.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

I more often then not have it the same, unless I'm at work then up it goes *thumbs down*

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

When I can be bothered, I do it myself.. Can't afford to go to a salon unfortunately.

7. How often to you change your nail polish?

I don't wear nail polish that often as work don't allow it so this question isn't really applicable to me..

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

I wear polish on my toes all year round!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

About 10 minutes for every day, longer if I'm going somewhere nice 

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

Face

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

I collect it, as I don't really like to run out I have little stashes of each thing.

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Only if I'm going somewhere special.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?
Nope, only really for work and when I go out. I like to let my skin breathe and I'm too lazy to want to take a face of make up off at the end of the day.

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

I sometimes wear it if I'm alone, like after work. But more so with family.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?
It depends where I'm going, I won't leave without having curled my eyelashes and put mascara on.. But If a quick trip to Tesco is needed, I'll go without foundation. If I were going to town, it would be a different matter!

16. How many high end products do you have?

Not many, just a MAC Foundation and powder (which I don't actually use all that much anymore)

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

I try to do it atleast once a week (I should probably do it more often, but I'm too lazy!)

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

Again; It depends, If I'm going out for a meal or something.. I'd try and plan it the night before. Day to day, I'd decide as I was getting dressed!

19. How often do you change your handbag?

As soon as it breaks and needs replacing haha.

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

On a work day I sadly have to get up at 5am, non working days, I aim for 8am atleast.. so I've had a decent lay in and don't get out of routine. + I try to go to sleep around 9/10pm..

21. How often & when do you workout?

As I recently joined the gym, I try go there once a week.. (I haven't been for 3 weeks and I'm going tomorrow..EEK!)

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?
Right-handed.

23. How tall are you?

Around 5ft 3, ish.

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

I'd love to say I could fluently speak Spanish, but sadly I can't .. but I know enough to get me by in a Spanish speaking country.

25. How many pets do you have?
I have 4 cats (madness, I know)

26. How often are you on Blogger?
Again, I aim for once a week atleast.. but sometimes even fail that target (my bad)

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?

Yes, I read and reply to all comments.

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
I most certainly do! Although, more often than not they are mental lists and I forget things until I see them in the shop (I should really learn to write stuff down!)

29. How did you come up with your blog name?

It's pretty much my username for everything, and there isn't much behind it really.. I just love simple things!

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

I try to use my friends iPhone(4) most of the time, failing that I use a Nikon D3100.

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)
As I still live at home, I only really clean my bedroom.. which I do quite often as sadly my boyfriend is a smoker and manages to get tobacco EVERYWHERE!  

32. What is your favorite color?
Pretty much any shade of pink!

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?
I only really read magazines when I go on Holiday or I'm travelling.. + Then I just get what ever is there really haha.

34. Do you swear?
Too often :/

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
I'm going to write a few my posts for future times when I get a little stuck, have some food! Then get myself an early night .. It's been a long day!

I tag anyone who reads this! Leave your links below!

Vicki :) x

TAG: Who knew..

Your probably all thinking, a tag called 'Who knew' ..wtf?! But i honestly dont even know the namefor this tag and this is the first ever tag I've actually been tagged to do.. Eeee, this is super exciting for me :') Makes me feel there actually is someone out there reading my blog! So thank you Margaret (A jump in Margaret's life)


So here's the rules:
1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.
2. They must also answer the 11 questions the 'tagger' has set for them.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they decide to tag.
4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.
5. These lucky bloggers must be told.
6. There's no tag backs.

Let's get started:

11 Random facts about yours truly..

1. I love Cath Kidston
2. I have 2 Tattoo's+ 10 Piercings
3. I work in Sainsbury's
4. I'm 18
5. I have a brother who is 14 months old and a sister who is 21 (Yes, my mum is mad!)
6. I have 4 cats
7. I wear shorts throughout the year, rain or shine!
8. Hair extensions and fake tan make me happy
9. I love my Kindle to bits!
10. Sleeping is my favourite pass time
11. I have the best boyfriend EVER! :D


11 Questions set by Margaret..

1. If you could choose, where would you live?
Somewhere hot and Spanish speaking :)

2. Do you prefer curly of straight hair?
It depends, with hair extensions - Curly, without - Straight.

3. In which store could you pass an entire afternoon?
Boots or Primark.

4. If you could leave today, where would you go to?
Again, somewhere hot haha.

5. Mascara or lipbalm?
Mascara for sure.

6. Tea or Coffee?
Tea.

7. Would you like to go to uni?
Probably not, as I can't see anything I really want to do there that's worth the debt. 

8. Jeans or skirts?
Jeans.

9. Tv or computer?
Computer, as you can watch tv on it anyway :p

10. Which are the most difficult words for you to say?
Squirrel+ Magnifying. (Weird I know) 

11. Do you prefer the seaside or the mountains?Seaside, as long as it's a pebbly one not sandy.

The 11 questions I set..

1. What's your favourite high street shop?
2. What's your favourite film?
3. Do you have any pets?
4. Jumper or Hoodie?
5. Facebook or Twitter?
6. Where would you most like to visit in the world?
7. Pc or Mac?
8. Red, White or Rose?
9. If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?
10. What's your favourite tv show?
11. What's your best feature?

I tag:
ElleDeesBeautyBlog!
eyelashwishes
Seeking SerendipityKemples
A teenager with a KeyboaRd!Jodie Olivia
Button's Blog
fashion-journal-bysuzannemarieSecret Blog
Vintage FeeMiss Brunette
And anyone else who wants to do it really :) Remember to leave a link to your blog below! I love reading new ones :)

Vicki :) x

REVIEW: Superdrug Cranberry & Pomegranate Body Lotion.

Superdrug Cranberry & Pomegranate body lotion:

300ml - £1.48 (Currently on offer; Usually £2.99)

I wasn't a big fan of lotions and body butters before, as I though it took up too much time and I didn't really have reason to what with being single haha; But I received this as a Christmas present last year, had a sniff and thought I had to give it a go (Surprise surprise, it smells freakin' amazing!) It has a lovely fruity smell, but no way overly fruity and sickly like some moisturisers can be.

The first time I used it, I squeezed out quite a bit on each section on my body being used to baby lotion I thought it may be the same.. alas, I was shocked into moisturiser overload! A little bit really does go a long way with this lotion. It instantly sinks into your skin, and is by no means sticky.
I started using this again quite regularly about a month ago (No longer single, yay!) and haven't really put it down since, I'm half way through the bottle so I think I may pick up another while it's on offer to put in my replacement stash! It's safe to say this has replaced my trusty baby lotion. 

I honestly have nothing bad to say about this, and I would highly recommend this, especially if you have dry skin as It's super nourishing. If you have normal skin like me (most of the time) and love to make yourself smell all fruity and nice then pop to Superdrug and pick this little baby up :) You won't be dissapointed! 

What is your favourite moisturiser?
Vicki :) x

REVIEW: Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP.

Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP:

Prices for different sizes can be found  here (Prices at boots but also knowingly available in John Lewis and Debenhams)  

I sent off for a sample of this beauty a couple of months ago and instantly fell in love.
I'm one of those people who is forever changing their perfume, I went from Gucci by Gucci - Chanel Coco Mademoiselle to this beautiful fragrance from Victor & Rolf.

What's said about it:

A thousand flowers in a bottle. Full-bodied and opulent, Flowerbomb eau de parfum explodes in a bouquet of sensations with its addictive floral notes which leave, their trail, like a whirlwind that is distinctly couture. Key ingredients include: centifolia rose, India osmanthus, catleya orchid, sambac jasmine.

I would have to agree with everything mentioned there.. I don't want to try and explain the smell to you, as everyone has different opinions when it comes to this kind of thing, but I'm certain on what I think that it smells like the Iconic Britney Spears fragrances like 'Fantasy', but better! Mature yet still sweet and playful! 

I do have a big contender here, but will it ever beat my beloved Chanel.

I most certainly will be purchasing the full size of this :)

          What's your all time favourite fragrance?
Vicki :) x

7 Deadly sins of beauty TAG.

I realise I failed keeping at one of my August goals by not blogging since September 9th, but a lot has happened in the last few weeks what with having 2 weeks off work so kinda chilled away from the mists of my laptop. 

1. GREED: What is your most inexpensive beauty item? What is your most expensive?My most inexpensive beauty items would have to be those from ELF (Eyeslipsface) or MUA (Makeup Academy). 
As for most expensive, I'd say my MAC Foundation and powder (Which I personally think were a waste of money, as I'd much rather use 'Drug store' foundation and powder any day!
2. WRATH: What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with?
I'd have to say eyeshadow, you can create so many different looks yet It has to be a special occasion that I will wake up my creative side.

3. GLUTTONY: What are you most delicious beauty products?
I'm not sure if this counts but.. my body shop; Shea lip butter (YUMMY!)

4. SLOTH: What beauty products do you neglect due to laziness?
Blush and concealer (take seconds to apply, and add so much but most of the time I feel I could simply go without)

5. PRIDE: What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?
Hands down, I'd have to say mascara.

6. LUST: What attributes do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?
Nice eyes and a nice smile will always win me over :)

7. ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift?
The list is endless! I guess cheekily, I'd say something high end.. maybe the UD Naked palette..

I tag everyone! Leave a link below with your answers..
Vicki :) x

August goal review+ September goals..

Millie (2010 - As it is CLEARLY not snowing right now)

So first up, a round up of my August goal 'results'.. 

(Just to recap..)

1. Learn how to and use twitter.
2. Blog at least once a week.
3. Improve routine (Skin care, hair care and lifestyle)
4. Try to exercise more.
5. Try to finish a book.

4/5.. Well I can't really complain.. Those were personally pretty tough goals for me, yet still realistic and I near enough succeeded in all of the above. Pretty chuffed :)

September Goals

1. Following on from exercising more, I have joined the gym so I'm making a goal to go at least once a week.

2. As I didn't finish a book last time, It's on the list again (Only a chapter or two to go)
3. Spend time with my mum, Alex and Harrison.. before they move to France :(
4. To go with exercising more, I'm hoping to eat healthier too (More fruit/ less crap etc)
5. Drink more water (To further help improve my skin etc)

Again, I like to think these are pretty achievable *fingers crossed* ..

Do you have any goals this month?
Vicki :) x

Collective Haul

• Garnier body - Intensive 7 days, ultra softening lotion. Shea butter. (Dry to extra dry skin) 250ml - £1.99 (On offer in Boots. Usually £2.99 for 250ml/ £4.99 for 400ml)
• The Body Shop - Aloe calming facial cleanser. 200ml - £7 (60ml - £3)
• The Body Shop - Vitamin E Moisture cream. 15ml - FREE (When you spend over £5) Would have been £4 for 15ml/ £9 for 50ml.
• Bourjois - Healthy mix foundation (52 - Vanilla). 30ml - £9.99
• MUA (Makeup academy) - Single eyeshadows in Shade 6 + 7. £1 Each.
• Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Foundation Primer.  7.1ml - FREE SAMPLE.

MUA Single eyeshadows.

If you would like any individual reviews then pop a little comment down below..
Hope your all having a good weekend..

Vicki :) x