Things are a'changing. And a haul (:

well about 2 nights ago when i was trolling through the internet reading blog's, watching vids, facebooking the usual. I decided i wanted my blog to be something more. I want to broaden who I can talk to :D I want it to be my life. There's a million different parts that make-up me besides make up. So from now on there'll be all sorts on my blog. everything from my vintage finds, to book reviews to rants. (don't worry I'll still be doing make-up stuff!) So lets start off with a nice Cath Kidston haul.. mm.. cath kidston

So we've set about the task of redecorating the box room eh? Well I've had some lovely new professional looking furniture put in. but as for the décor I decided to go vintage style and a essential in this was Cath Kidston.

For the wallpaper I purchased 2 rolls of Antique Rose Wallpaper in Blue they were £22 a roll. luckily my mums paying for all this. I love you mummy if you ever come across this :D

Now as for bedding I like to swap around without making a big effort - So what did I buy?! a reversible duvet of course! I purchased Spot/Spray Flowers single duvet set, which includes one pillowcase for £38.00 (bloody 'ell I know). I bought two more pillow cases to match (£10 each) Its a beautiful candy pink and baby blue flower design on a white background and the other side is baby pink with white polka dots. cute eh? And yes if your looking at it on www.cathkidston.co.uk it did indeed come from the children's section - Don't judge me!

I'm also having a custom blind made and will be making some cushions and stuff for accessories so i ordered 3 metres of Provence Rose Cotton Duck Fabric in Blue for £18 a metre which ended up being £54 (oo 'eck) but I'll defiantly not be wasting it!

And that's the lot, I think the grand total was £156 luckily my mum didn't mind paying for it considering my rooms so tiny, and we've been waiting to decorate my room for two years

As for Cath Kidston's service - They were really really amazing. They sent us a confirmation email straight away letting us know everything was being sorted. We got free postage for spending over £100 (to be fair its not difficult to spend over £100 at CK) I ordered my stuff on a Saturday and it was here by the Wednesday. They packaged my order really nicely and put a nice thank you card in with the invoice.
So overall if your willing to splash your cash to make whatever room your doing up look nice. Go CK, you will not regret it!
Thanks for reading
Rosie x

OOTD - 15/09/2010

Today's a normal day I'm just off to my dad's for the evening but I thought I looked quite nice apart from the giant spot that has taken over my chin, but we can ignore that, so I decided to capture my outfit :)

Makeup:
Face: Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid 010 - Ivory, Max Factor Pan Stik 13 - Noveau Beige, Collection 2000 Pressed Powder 3 - Translucent, Rimmel London Powder Blush 004 - Pink Rose, Barry M Face & Body Shimmer Powder 4 - Light Pink Pearls.

Eyes: Lid: Sleek Storm 578 Palette Colour Used: 2nd on the first row.
Crease: Rimmel Colour Rush Eyeshadow 030 - Smokey Quartz
Outer Corner: Rimmel Colour Eyeshadow 130 - Tribute
Liner: Avon Kajal Stick (really old) Black
Mascara: Max Factor False Lash Effect Black.

Lips: Just Vaseline
Perfume: Morgan de toi - Love de toi.

Clothes:
Jeans: H&M Squin (skinny jeans) acid wash - £20.00 on sale
Shoes: Random Brand called Stand - £18.00
Top: Crafted @ Republic Heart Breaker Studded Knitted Top - £22.99 I paid £20.69 with 10% student discount. White Camisole (worn underneath) £3 George @ Asda (I just needed a white camisole don't judge me!)

Jewellery:
Earrings: Large Blue Mosaic Studs. £2.50 - Primark.
Necklace: Emerald Heart Pedant Unknown was bought as a gift years ago.
Bracelets: Bought from various different holidays.

oh bugger.. a midnight rant.

okay so its nearly midnight and I'm bored I've been looking for a magnification mirror, and various storagey bits and bobs for the makeup and also trolling through youtube for the past hour, and now I'm fed up with that so I thought maybe a little bit of a rant should take place.

Okay first thing. my skin lovingly decided to give me a nasty breakout. It might have had something to do with the fact I had 5 takeaway meals in 3 days, it wasn't my fault honest! Let me explain to you the story of the 5 takeaways. Well it all started off on a Thursday afternoon when my brother and his friend were popping out to dominoes, and because he was is so loving he told me he'd get me wedges. See it started off small I tell you! Just wedges, so I gladly ate them and they were rather yummy :)

Then because my mum was working late and couldn't be bothered to cook when she got home, so we had fish and chips, and I love anything from the chip shop. so i had my kiddy's meal chicken nuggets and chips, coated in vinegar may I add, and that was ratherr nice

The nextt morning we were off to do a bit of early morning shopping, and where we were going there just happened to be a McDonalds, oh how could I refuse! So we had McDonald's breakfast and I had a sausage and egg mcmuffin, and a hash brown, best breakfast of all time i kid you not. But I did have water to drink with it! thats about as healthy as the 3 days got.

Later that day I was off to my friend Helen's for a little gathering with a few lovely people. I would just like to add here, Helen's mum is the nicest person ever, she alway's feeds you if your round :) So to start off with we all had a little snack which was a bag of crisps. I had cheese and onion pombears, cos I love 'em. :)

Then thank the lord for Helen's mum who kind of rescued us abit and chopped up loads of fruit and stuff and put it with some melted chocolate to dip. There were strawberries, apples, marshmellows, grapes, and these weird little sweets that were soft and tasted like fruit?

And that was like the nicest snack ever. cos it was like healthy stuff, in chocolate! Probably like kills all the goodstuff in the fruit, but atleast you feel like you've had part of your five a day!

Oh and then came the even more unhealthy stuff (it's lucky I have a high metabolism or I'd probably have gained loads throughout these three days!) Helen must love us cos she cooked us some cheesy garlic bread, which i had about 3 pieces of whilst laid in her bed oooft. And that was even more sexyness.

Then because she had vouchers, Helen's mum got us pizza hut and we had two margarita's one deep dish, one thin, so i think I had about 3 slices of that and oh my god i love pizza :)

Then the next day, me and my friend Sian were off shopping to Meadowhall, so lunchtime came and we went to the usual place. More McDonald's. dear god help me. and I had myself a beautiful quarter pounder with cheese, fries and a coke. This was the last meal of takeaway weekend but it was bloody good!

When I got back from shopping I was so happy to see a home cooked meal on the table. So that weekend was really good while it was happening, but now its all caught up with me and given me some oh so sexy spots. This has to be living proof, that if you eat a load of crap, your skin will be a load of crap.

In other non related fast food news. I have new wardrobes and am in the process of redecorating my room so woop woop. I have also been ill since hmm.. friday? just a
cold, but I feel like such a big poo. I've gone through so much vaseline, water, Sudafed and cough sweets, its ridiculous I blame my brother. ;(
I'm now a student! I won't disclose my college, cos that would be pervy. But I get Tuesdays and Wednesdays off so all is good. apart from I hate fine art.
If anyone wants to employ me, give me a shout. because I'm bloody skint. no change there then..

thanks for reading this rant :)
rosie

40 Beauty Questions Tag

So today I'm feeling a bit ill and really can't be bothered to put a lot of effort in so I decided a tag would be the lazy persons option. So after about 2 minutes looking for a suitable tag, I chose the 40 Beauty Questions Tag. Here goes nothing :)

Swatches of the Products Mentioned will be included. The colours don't show up very truly though - damn you samsung! *shake fist*

SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice a day, at night and when i get up :)
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

Combination, buts it more of seasonal changes, I tend to be oily in Spring/Summer and more dry in Autumn/Winter

-What is your current facial wash?

*go to bathroom to check* Olay Gentle Cleansers Refreshing Facewash, I'm not to keen but I'll use it up :)

-Do you exfoliate?

Usually once or twice a week, I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub and i love it :D
-What brand do you use?

St. Ives Apricot Scrub
-What moisturizer do you use?

Derma v10 Day Cream. its only from poundland but its perfect for me :D
-Do you have freckles?

I do not.
-Do you use eye cream?

Not at the moment, i just make sure I moisturise well around the eye area.
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I do. not loving it either.
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
I have not nor intend to.

MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?

Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid in 010 - Ivory, I plan to buy Revlon Colourstay next though :)
-How about concealer?

Max Factor Pan Stik in 13 - Nouveau Beige
-Do you know your undertone color?

I do, its warm for anyone who cares :D
-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

They're nice for special occasions, but sometimes they make a look seem overdone
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?

I did, and i do :)
-What brand of mascara do you use?

Loads, My current favourite is Max Factors False Lash Effect
-Sephora or MAC?

Considering we don't have Sephora in the UK i would have to say Mac, but if I had the option I'd probably go for Sephora.
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

I do not
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Brushes, my fingers, good tools them!
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yeah, I use Urban Decay Primer Potion, the original.
-For the face?

Not at the moment, Hopefully i will do eventually though
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

At the moment I use pencil, and occasionally gel, I'm on the search for a good liquid liner though
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Not very often, You learn not to after a while using eye-liner.
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

I like them, but I don't have many, and also I normally end up making a right mess with them
-Do you use mineral makeup?

Not really, its not that I don't like it I've just never got round to buying any.
-What is your favorite lipstick?

Another Max Factor product, (In case you didn't know I love Max Factor) The colour is 630 - Plush Blush, its a really wearable medium pink, great for every day
-How about lipgloss?

At the moment its L'oreal Glam Shine Blush in 154 - Very Blush, its a hot pink with shimmers, and because my lips are fairly pigmented, it adds just a little bit of colour and sheen :)
-What is your favorite blush to use?

I love Mac - Dame, its a satin and a really nice dolly pink, it's also my one and only Mac product at the moment (more to come I just need the money!)
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

I haven't so far, might do in the future though
-Do you like drugstore makeup?

Of course I do! Most of my makeup is drugstore
-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

I've been before, but not bought anything
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

I have, but my parents didn't want me to *shake fist* some day!
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Not really?
-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Foundation Lines UGH. I hate it in particular when people false tan really dark and then still use a really light foundation, It's like did you have a paper bag over your head?!
-Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick, eye-shadow) or neutral ones?

I prefer neutral to be honest, I don't think colour suits me that well. I will occasionally have an urge for colour though and I do have a lot of colour in my collection.
-Which celebrity always has great make up?

Oh ermm, I don't pay that much attention to celebrity's, so I dunno?
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Probably foundation, or concealer something that would cover my acne?
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

I have done, I just usually have it on if I'm going out, I enjoy putting it on anyway, its a way of life.
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Not really at the moment, If i didn't have such horrific skin i would.
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

Oh don't make me choose, Okay I'm not gonna choose a high end one cos there always good. But I think Maybelline's pretty good?
-What do you think of Makeup??

I loveee it! with a passion.