2017 IS OVER BRING ON 2018

2018 I'M COMING FOR YOU

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Good evening Little Ones! 2017 has drawn to a close, say hello to 2018! How were your evening celebrations? Great I hope! It was time to take a break from University work, and focus on my true love ... My Blog! Let's kick the year off with what I expect from 2018, and what my personal goals and ambitions are. I have already uploaded a video on this, so if you want to watch that then click here! If not, then carry on reading!

WHAT I EXPECT FROM 2018:

Needless to say, every year entails hiccups, more often than not; but it's how we deal with those bumps on the road, that help us grow as an individual. In terms of what I expect from 2018, is that it hands me challenges; without leaving a negative impact on me, I also expect a happier surrounding from other people! Nothing is worse than living in a negative aura. 

What else is there to be said in this segment? I'm easily pleased, as long as you respect me, I will respect you. 

MY GOALS:

Let's start this section off with my biggest ambition! I want to finish writing my book! I've had to pick it up and put it down, I found it hard to manage my time effectively in 2017; but I need that to change for 2018. I don't want to say "new year new me"; but I do want to turn over a new leaf; and start over. 

For me, finishing writing my book would make me exceedingly happy; if this is the only aim I accomplish, that will satisfy me 100%. 

Evidently I do have other goals I want to achieve, one of those being to, maintain my constant grades for university, and finish my second year with another first. I did it last year, now for repeating it for this year, and in my third. 

Let's not stop there! I wish to refurbish my entire blog website ... I have massive plans around June/July! New designs, illustrations and interaction! I want to be more active on my blog; let's address the elephant in the room. There were time-frames where I wouldn't post for months at a time. And I have no-one to blame but myself; I should've managed my time, my blog is where I started; and I should have never let it go. But this is the year where I will be posting 3 TIMES A WEEK! MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY! I might even post more, but they are my DEDICATED days; and I WILL NOT break them! I want to be consistent, and grow, I can't do that without sticking to this.
I love you all so much, and I need to respect that I can't leave for long periods of time, and expect you to stay loyal. 

Now for the last goal ... It's personal to me, and this may take years, but if I can improve slightly I will be content. I need to PUSH myself to be more social, behind the computer screen, and camera I'm an extremely awkward and timid person. I've riddled with anxiety and depression. Not as bad as it has been, I've been working on that for years. But it's effected the way I communicate with others. I want to be able to make friends easier, and some people will read that and think, 'pathetic', but I find it so hard to mingle with people. I overshare and trust people too quickly, but I want to be more confident, and not care so much about what people think of me. I have the support of my Fiance, close friend circle, my family and you guys. 

Now let's work together and complete our goals! We will grab 2018 by the core and kick it's butt! Why not make it the best year yet?! Let's do it! 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post, I loved writing it! I love you all so bery much, and I will see you Wednesday with a classic product review! Unless you want something different? Let me know! Stay safe and stay tuned Little Ones! :) x x x 

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YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT HIGHLIGHTER

YSL Product Review

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Good evening Little Ones! I'm back in business, I had to overcome serious anxiety and depression, just throwing it out there. But I'm ready to get back into blogging. I will write a MASSIVE blog post on why I was away for so long; but on the more positive side; here is a product review! I've already filmed a video on this; but I wanted to write about it as well, let's me get back into the swing of writing again.
Without any further elaboration, let's get on with it!

THE PACKAGING:

Golden bliss ... YSL hit the nail on the head when designing this product. Walking around owning a gold pen has to be an achievement? Just me? OK.

It's simple yet breathtaking, in this scenario little is more, and YSL rock that motto. Who needs over-accentuate; when  packaging like this exists? The gold and black appearance is extremely iconic; when I come across a product that has this design, it's evidently YSL; they've claimed the gold and black appearance; while keeping it innovative. I've never seen a beauty product this bold before ... It's courageous and creative. Additionally, I adore their emblem placed on the cap' it's sophisticated, and doesn't shove it in your face. I know other brands like to CAPITALISE their logo, and shove it in peoples faces. But YSL position it in such a way where it's delicate, without looking tacky. 

On the other hand, in terms of functionality of the product, they again passed with flying colours, it's compact so you can take it on the go without having to worry that it's taking up too much space. Also, the fact that you click the bottom of the pen to obtain the product is genius; it makes me enjoy using the product so much more. The only criticism I have, is that you can't tell how much product you have left, (as you can't see); you have the play the guessing game. But apart from that, I can't fault it. 

THE PRODUCT:

Now for the main event. Does this product work? Keep on reading Little Ones. I purchased the shade number 1 luminous radiance, the colour match is perfect, isn't too light or too dark. For me I want a concealer which is slightly lighter, if not the same shade as my skin, as I feel a really white concealer would make me look odd; (this has happened, and I didn't like it). This concealer pen gives me the coverage that I want, without washing me out, and gives me a healthy finish. 

If you want a heavy duty product that covers every blemish, this is NOT the product for you, I'm a very natural kinda girl, so this suits my needs to the ground. It glides on really easily with the fine tip applicator, and blends in effortlessly. In relation to staying power, it's quite high, on an average day it lasts up to 8 hours, and that's without me applying powder throughout the day; if I did then it would definitely last a lot longer. 

On the other hand, I feel like this would suit people with dry skin, I say that because I have very dry skin and it doesn't stick to my dry patches; (which shows that it doesn't suck the oil out of my face). That being said, I have no idea how this would react to people with oily skin? It might not be the product for you, but what I can say is that in my oily spots (my chin), it stays put really well, but does break up eventually). 

THE PRICE: 

This wonder retails for £25, is that a lot of money? You decide ... I'm not here to say what's too dear, if you believe that this is the product for you, buy it, if not save your money and find something that you think benefits you without spending £25. For me personally, YES, I have extremely dry skin, to find something that not only matches my skin perfectly, but doesn't cling to my dry areas is a God send. Will I repurchase this when it runs out? Hell yes! It's worth my money, does what I need it to do, why wouldn't I? 

If you think this is the product for you, click the link below, it saves you from searching for it yourself. 

https://www.johnlewis.com/yves-saint-laurent-touche-eclat-complexion-highlighter/p2403247

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Teeth Transformation

Before and after braces:

Hello you lovely people, and good afternoon! I hope you are having a lovely day, it's been awful weather in the UK! Hopefully we get some sun soon, I want to tan and get ready for France in August:). If you have had braces, you know the pain of what I'm about to talk about, that being both mentally and physically. If you want to know about my before braces and after braces story, have a little look below and enjoy :).

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Side note: I was born 3 months premature, this had a huge influence to how my teeth developed later in life.

Primary School:
Primary School was the foundation of torment and anxiety. I learnt from a young age that people were cruel and completely disgusting, if you weren't the ideal image. In my case my teeth were destroyed, they grew in all the wrong places, they were bruised when they started to come through. Not because I didn't take care of them, (my parents made sure that I brushed them). 
At a young age I started to realise that I didn't fit in, that children found me strange because my appearance was different. My teeth weren't straight, and this was "unnatural". I was already a shy and scared little girl, but because of this it made me an easier target, they would taunt me and tease me every single day, "you're so ugly", "do you even brush your teeth", "moldy mouth" etc. You get the point.
I got this every single day of my life throughout primary school, and this had a huge impact on my mental health. I struggled to learn and communicate. There was a time where my anxiety was so bad in primary school that when I arrived late to assembly (I had a doctors appointment); I actually hid beneath a table, cried and wet myself. All because I didn't want everyone staring at me, pointing at me, or bullying me for 5 minutes. 
In the perspective as an infant I didn't know about anxiety, I was a small innocent child, who had awful teeth. I didn't know how to deal with it, but cry and talk to my mum. She would make everything better, stroke my hair and tell me stories. 
Telling the teachers did nothing but make it worse, as the bullies would find another reason to pick on me. 
In primary school teachers don't take bullying seriously, they say, "they are only joking". I didn't find their "jokes" funny, and nor did my parents.

Secondary School:
Year 7

It was the start of a brand new school. I knew nobody, which I thought was perfect! My parents had reassured me that there are a lot more pupils, they are more understanding, and they can relate to you because they are all in the same boat. But I was damaged. I didn't know how to talk to people, the amount of students surrounding me was overwhelming and I didn't know how to deal with it. Before you knew it I was having severe panic-attacks, and I was only 11 years old. 

Before you knew it, School pictures was up, and we were made to smile. In front of all the year 7's they saw my teeth ...

As I walked out of the hall, I could hear girls laughing, while pointing their finger at me. "Ew she's hideous, why are her teeth like that". I was broken. I thought I had left years of torment behind me, I thought that this was a new start and a new beginning for me. I was absolutely devastated. My confidence (what confidence), went from nothing, to never. 

As the years progressed I just learnt to ignore it, with the help of therapy. But the anxiety was still there, lingering over me. I would never smile in any photographs, whether that be School related or friend. If I laughed I would always put my hand over my face. Anything that involved teeth I was terrified of, as well as disappointed; because I knew that my teeth were awful. 

Although there were some key moments in my life, before I got braces which I still remember to this day. 

Moment one:
I was 17 at this point. Still frail, still hating my teeth. Me and my Sister Alice were heading into town. I man started talking to my sister, saying that he liked her checkered jeans. We smile and laugh. He turns to me and says, "you can't be sisters because you have bad teeth and her teeth her straight". 

My heart sank. My eyes streaming with tears. He looked so shocked and aplogised, but the damage was done. I was 17, and people still found me disgusting. 

Moment two:

I had turned 18, and I was talking to this guy, we had been talking for months, I ever met the family. He turns around and questioned me why I always put my hand over my mouth when I spoke. I told him that I was uncomfortable talking without them there, they are my protection. He moves my hands and away, and puts the back and says, "I see why". Again I was heartbroken. Me and him never spoke again, I could never look at him the same, the fact that he thought that made me sick to my stomach. 

Braces off:

I cried. I cried with happiness for the first time in my life over my teeth. I had been waiting for this day for 19 years, and it was finally here. Monday June 13th 2016 was the day my braces came off. After all the torment, terrifying dentist and orthodontist experiences. After all the mental and physical pain ... I had come face to face with beautiful looking teeth. I'm crying at this very moment just typing this. I'm still shocked in the morning when I wake up and see straight teeth. I'm beyond relief and happiness. The picture below was the first ever picture I had smiled in confidently in my 19 years on this earth. And it certainly won't be the last. 

Some of this won't make sense as I haven't explained my fear of the dentist and orthodontist and what happened there. I will in a separate blog-post, but it's very traumatic and overwhelming for me to write it this very second. 

I really do hope that this can help some people out there, as I know what it feels like. 

I will try to upload a picture before, but I'm still too scared to let that free on the internet because it's such an ugly sight for me. It brings back all the tomernt and heartache. 

I really so appreciate you all for reading this post, I will write separate blog posts about my past experiences at the dentist and the orthodontist at a later date.

I hope you have had a lovely day, and stay tuned for tomorrow, I have two new vegan recipes coming your way :).

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Breville Review

Breville Pick&Mix jug blender:

Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Breville to make this review, I have been a fan of their products for many years now. I recently purchased this blender to make bigger drinks and to see how well it would pay off. This is only my opinion of the product. 

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If you want to know my opinion, and how this product works take a peek below and enjoy. 

IT'S CONVENIENT:

• The setting up process:
  When you take this out the box all the parts are segregated into different compartments; I find this handy and easy. It's simple to take out of the box, and it's well protected; Breville take pride into protecting what they deliver. This makes me happy as a customer, as they care about the quality of their product, not just what they make; but how it's delivered.
  In regards to using the pick&mix blender, you simply just take the base of the blender, place it on a flat surface, and place the jug compartment on top of the base. It's as simple as that, you don't have to twist into place, or wait for it to click, you just place it on top. I find this perfect in a jug blender, especially when I'm in a rush, I don't want to have to wait to click it into place. The Breville pick&mix have multiple sections where you can click it into place, you don't have to be precise at all, which is another bonus.
  On the other hand, when you have to take it apart, you literally just lift the jug off the base! You don't twist, just pull it upwards. I remember the jug blender we had before this was extremely out of date, I'm talking 15+ years old! I can't even remember the brand name! Taking the jug off that base was so difficult, I actually sprained my wrist! I then finally convinced my parents to buy this blender, as they need a new one, and the aspects of this blender is so much better. 
• They offer different colours:The Breville pick&Mix jug blender have three main colours! I decided to go with 'pistachio', this is a beautiful, vibrant and refreshing. It was my favourite colour out of all three. When I head downstairs in the morning, and see this blender it automatically lifts my mood and makes me happy. It brightens up the room on a gloomy day. I feel that the colours: vanilla and strawberry would have the same affect. It also gives me a vintage appeal, simply because pastel colours was the staple of 1950's American dinars.  
• Easy to clean up:When you are done with the Breville Pick&Mix Jug Blender, you take the jug compartment and place it under warm soapy water. The left overs in the jug simply washes away, you hardly have to rub the glass down; this takes less time and effort. If you are in a rush, or can't be bothered to do the washing up, then this is perfect for you! I know that before I went vegan I couldn't be bothered to make a smoothie because the clean up afterwards was such a pain. But after buying this blender, it's such as easy to clean up like the blendactive blender.

PRESENTATION:

• The Breville Pick&Mix blender looks stunning, it looks like the stereotypical blender you would find in a 1950's American Diner, they would have milkshakes, smoothies, soup etc. The thick glass also appeals to this stereotype, it makes it look vintage, and it helps hold hot drinks or food inside, simply because the glass is heat resistant. I find this perfect, simply because you can make more than just smoothies. On the other hand, I love the bold writing on the side of the glass, it gives a more professional appeal, and it's extremely handy. If you don't want to measure your ingredients beforehand, you can do it when blending; it halves the time and makes it easier for you. Especially if you are in a rush, you can throw it in, blend and head off to where you need to be.
  In regards to the controls, I find them stunning, the shiny button in the middle makes it feel expensive and worth my money. I also love that the writing is bold again, it labeled clearly and it's in a nice font. It makes it easy to read, which is handy if you find it hard to read small writing. This also makes me happy that Breville think about their customers, they take into consideration that some people might find it hard to read small writing, or abstract fonts; they kept it nice and simple for the best. 

PRICE:

The Breville Pick&Mix blender retails for: £32.99, and that's for all the colours! Which I love because I hate it when I have to pay more because of a different colour. I feel that £32.99 for this blender is perfect! You get a multitude of perks! The fact that it's so simple to use and to put away! It's versatile and can do so much! The power is insane, 600w  insane! This power is amazing, it blends really well, so well that when I first used this, it made my hand vibrate so much I felt like I was at the gym. Breville for me is a fantastic company, I have never been dissatisfied, their products are really high quality and they last years.

If you are considering buying one of these blenders click the link below:)

http://www.breville.co.uk/breville/pick-and-mix-1.5l-jug-blender-pistachio/VBL071-01.html#start=3

Thank you again for taking your own time and effort reading this blog post! See you soon and I hope you have a lovely day :)
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