Life is too short

Sometimes we need to stop over analyzing the past, stop planning the future, stop figuring out precisely how we feel, stop deciding exactly what we want, and just see what happens

My life has taken such a turn in direction recently and for a while I was down about it. But you know what…life is too short! I believe that everything happens for a reason and that reason may take a while to figure out.

I thought that I wasn’t going to be happy for ages but I can honestly say I am the happiest I have been in a long time. I am finding myself as an individual again and I am loving every minute of it. For a long time, I think I was a more conservative version of myself but there is no holding back from now on.

Life is too short to worry about “what ifs” and “shoulda, woulda, couldas”. What is meant to be will be.

We only have one life so we should live it how we want. I am done with being something that I’m not. 

Remember Me??

Remember me?? Sorry for neglecting my blog again but life seemed to get in the way. A lot has happened since the last time I posted so I will take this chance to fill you all in on my drama filled life.

Weight – I have currently lost 12lb in total at Slimming World. I know that’s not a lot but it’s a good effort for me. I am going to be a lot stricter now in the run up to Christmas as I want to be as close to target as possible. Only 9lb left :)

Shopping – I really haven’t done much shopping lately, just a few bits and pieces here and there but nothing special. I am on a kinda spending ban at the minute as I am trying so hard to save money, and the reason for that will be revealed soon.

Work – I have been flat out at work doing as many extra hours as I can, in order to keep busy and save money. I am getting more responsibility at work and I am loving it at the minute.

Life – This is where the biggest change for me has happened. I am properly single for the first time in 4 years. It took a while adjusting to it but I can not be in a better place right now. I am loving life and the opportunities that I am getting now. I am done with mopping about feeling sorry for myself and I am all about finding the independent woman in me. I cant thank my friends, both in in real life and on Twitter for the help and support they gave me. I honestly could not have done it without them.

I do mean it this time when I say I am ready to come back. I might not be able to post as much as I like but I will make such an effort. I did miss you all, but for now I am back.

Thanks for sticking around xx

Nail of the day

I decided to sport a more neutral nail look this time, as recently I’ve been all about the brighter colours.

This time I used Models Own – Nude Beige and beautyuk – Gold.

I’ve been loving the accent nail colour so I decided to use the glitter on my pointer finger on my left hand and my ring finger on my right hand (just to mix it up a little).

What nail varnish combos are you wearing these days?

x

Slimming World

Slimming World

To be quite honest I was dreading my weigh in this week. I have done nothing but eat and eat rubbish at that, I need to get focused and try so much harder. Where oh where has my willpower gone?

This week I lost 2.5lb.

I am aiming to be down to 11st 6.5lb (which is 1 stone since my first weigh in) by the start of October. This gives me 2 weeks and 2 days to lose 3.5lb. Or just 2 weigh ins. I WILL do this so wish me luck.

Do you have any Slimming World snack ideas?! I need to stop munching.

x

Blogsale -MAC, Urban Decay, Illamasqua, Rimmel

Hi everyone, this is just a quick blogsale. I never reach for these items so I just thought they deserve a loving home. So here are the boring bits:

1.    UK and Ireland only

2.    Postage is £1.50 for the first item, then an additional 50p an item (to cover the cost of packaging and postage)

3.    Payment will only be accepted thought PayPal (preferably gifted to me)

4.    Sold as seen and no returns (sanitation is up to the buyer)

5. Just comment below with what you are after and leave your email address so I can mail you

6. If you feel the price is too high then make me an offer on Twitter or mail me on makeupandme@hotmail.co.uk

I think that’s all so lets get started…

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation – NW25

Used about 5 -6 times

£15

MAC Paintpot – Bare Study

Used about 5 times

£7

MAC Sheertone Blush – Pink Swoon

Slight dip in product

£8

MAC Sheertone Blush – Peaches

Used about 6 times

£10

MAC Eye Shadow – Faux Gold

Never opened

£10

MAC Eye Shadow Palette – 6 Beauties Play It Cool

Swatched once

£15

MAC Lipsticks

Usage as shown

Russian Red - £8

Saint Germain - £8

Chatterbox - £7

Frou - £7

Illamasqua Cream Blusher – The names rubbed off

Used about 10 times

£6

Topshop Blush

Used a few times each

Nutmeg and Flush

£3 each or 2 for £5

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation – 400 Natural Beige

Used once

£4

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Comes with unused mini primer potion but NO brush

Some colours unused and some only used once

£24

Topman is a girls best friend

After seeing a number of people on YouTube “hauling” jewellery from Topman, I decided to have a little peek in when I was near it the other day. I have 2 things to say about this experience, 1) Do boys/men actually wear this jewellery?!

2) Why have I never gone before?!

All the sale jewellery was reduced to £1 each, which by Topshop standards is a complete steal. I picked up 8 items and the original RRP was £66. So here’s what I got…

Necklaces

RIng and Earrings 

I am definitely going to check out Topman jewellery on a more regular basis. Do you any of you shop in Topman?! Got any bargains??

x

Slimming World

This week I lost 1.5lb. I had to go to the evening weigh in this week, which played on my mind all day and for that reason I hardly ate. I know that’s bad but I was determined to lose weight after last week.

This week I thought I had a good week. I tried hard to stay on focus and hardly ate any rubbish. I didn’t drink any alcohol this week either. However…..I had a Pic’N’Mix at the cinema, a Starbucks at the weekend, a massive Bagel and a Crunchie at work. I also ate a lot of bread.

I will be better this week and I am going to write down everything I eat from Thursday to Tuesday.

Do you have any healthy Slimming World tips and recipes you would like to share?

x