2014 Highlights

If it like it was only yesterday I was writing 2013 Highlight, can't believe 2014 is coming to an end, its crazy to think that I've been blogging for a year an half now and I'm enjoying it more and more every day. A lot has happened on this blog and in life, found the perfect name that suits this little blog of mine also changed the layout of the blog which hope you all like as much as I do. 

As to my life outside the blogging world a lot has happened this year, I decided to officially quit University for good and telling everyone about it which was one of the hardest thing I would have to tell them. I moved to a different city with the parents which was a massive change for us, since we lived in Oxford for the last 11 years so moving to a new place was is hard but were managing. I turned 21 no longer a teenager now an adult (scary thing to actually say), although I turned 21 on tough but special day, putting my grandmother to rest peacefully and also brought the family closer together. Met a guy who not only is my boyfriend but a best friend, has got me through a lot of things, which I'm grateful to have met. 

I learned a lot this year, from people who have walked in and out of my life and have taught me lesson in life, about myself and that good things will come when its the right time. It's been a crazy year and I'm excited for what 2015 has to offer. 

If you want to check 2013 Highlights you can. Thanks for follow and reading I appreciate.

Hate a great New Years lovelies.

Christmas at the Reis house.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas this year.

Christmas was at my parents house this year which meant that we had the family over from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, there was 10 of us plus a dog in the house so you can imagine how crazy things got, we had people sleeping every where in the house, in both rooms, living room and even the kitchen.

We spent Christmas Eve talking and watching random things on tv, our tradition of opening presents are if theres kids in the house we will open all the presents on Christmas morning but if there isn't any kids we will open all presents come midnight, which we ended up doing this year as we didn't have any kids around. 

I didn't really ask for anything this year, so I was surprised at the things I got and I'm grateful for which was fun all though I'm the type of person who has to know what I get I like surprises but I don't, does that make sense?

It was fun waking up with everyone under one roof, we ate breakfast and talked some more as you do when family's over. 

Once everyone finished eating myself and mum starting on preparing Christmas Dinner which we had Lasagna, I don't think we've ever had a proper Christmas dinner because theres always a few people who don't like a surtended something we just make something that everyone likes.

After Christmas lunch/dinner some of the family stayed in the living room watching movies and the other in the kitchen playing cards (Casino), its kinda of a Portuguese tradition that theres a lot of playing cards involved, I think we played over 20 rounds of cards and I would say my time one around 6 times maybe?.

The rest of Christmas day was spent chilling in front of the TV watching movies and relaxing.

How did you spend your Christmas Eve/Day?

Merry Christmas everyone

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas/ Feliz Navidad to everyone, hope everyone has a great Christmas with the people you love.

Have a wonderful day, thanks for reading x

Favourite Christmas nails

One of the things I do to get into the Christmasy spirit is having my nails done, I tend to feel lost without having my nails done, I've picked a lot of red tones for Christmas, I like to have a bit of glitter and sparkle on my nails too, it goes with the Christmas spirit. 

Of course I had to include a matte nail paint since I'm obsessed with matte nails, the nail paints I've choice are Barry M Matte nail paint in Crush, and Barry M Christmas limited edition in Moonlight and Dote nail paint don't know the name of it its a deep red.

I will do a post with my Christmas nails and outfit of the day, so keep a look out for it. 

What is your favourite Christmas nails? 

Currently I am Loving

Watching Christmas films, I love getting into the Christmas spirit with films.

Listening to Sam Smith album, my favourite song in it is Like I Can, can't seem to get enough of his album.

Wanting to be Christmas already, excited to have to family over, and to also going on Holiday for new years.

Trying to relax in this crazy season and not panic too much on presents for people.

Obsessed with having long nails, I don't like having short nails never did, I feel naked without my nails

Waiting for deliveries to come through the post any day now.

Wondering what New Years and holiday would be like with all the family together in one place.

Appreciating that I have family and boyfriend are around.

Wearing warm knitted jumpers, I can finally start wearing them again.

Thats what I've been loving as a whole at the moment, what have you been currently loving?

Statement Necklaces | Lusting for.

I've been lusting over statement Necklaces for quiet some time now, and I've been trying to get my hands on them (well more like asking for it for Christmas), I thought I'd share with you lovelies what I've been lusting over and maybe it could help those who are thinking of something to get their friends or relatives for Christmas. 

Gold and Pink tone Flower statement Necklace from River Island £35
Crystal gem and pearl Collar from River Island £25
Tiered Rhinestone Big Necklace from Forever21 £14
Silver Multi chain drape Necklace from New Look £17.99
Muriel braided bead detail Necklace in Neon Orange from Missguided £9.99
Imogen Flower luxe statement Necklace from Accessories £40

I like every single one but if I had to pick my most favourite out of the 6 I would say Gold and pink tone flower statement necklace and Tiered Rhinestone necklace are my favourites, I like that ones is more girly and stylish but I also like that ones has more of a hipster theme to it, which is more my style I guess. 

Do you have a favourite Statement Necklace let me know in the comments. 

Thanks for reading x

4-year-old Mayhem | Fashion Designer

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Has anyone heard about the 4-year-old girl called Mayhem who created celebrities red carpet looks out of paper? she's taking the Fashion world by a storm.

She was contacted by J.Crew to help design their Summer 2015 collection, she was asked to design an exclusive collection for crewcuts using her arts-and-crafts know how, then designer turned her paper creations into the real deal. How cute and talented is this 4-year-old girl? She's a Fashion Designer in the making.

If you want to check out more about her collaboration with J.Crew you can (Link).

Thanks for reading x

Beauty tag

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Theres nothing wrong with doing another tag right? As you may already know if you follow me I like tags not ashamed to admit that, I saw this tag and I thought I'd do it and share with you all lovelies my answers. I'm tagging everyone to do this tag.

1. Name a beauty regime that you rarely do?

I would say my eyebrows, everytime I do my makeup I see that my eyebrows need done and I'll say to myself to do them later but always manage to forget which I know is bad, I've also been too lazy to take my makeup off before bed which I know is the worst thing you can do but I'm trying to get back into the routine.

2. Is washing your make-up brushes something that you do regularly?

 I do try and actually clean them regularly, but lately I haven't been so good at it, I do them every month but I need to start doing them weekly specially when I've been breaking out lately.  

3. How long will you last with chipped nail polish?
If I got asked this question a couple years ago I would say I'll let them be chipped for a while but now I can't stand having chipped nails, I tend to remove nail polish before it starts to chip, I don't like wearing the same nail colours so often on my nails I tend to change it each week.

4. How long will you put off buying/replacing a beauty product, even if you need it?

If its beauty related I buy it when I have money and see something I like, as you can see with the haul posts I do, if its essential such as shampoo, deodorant I will purchase before it runs out.

5. What is your worst beauty habit?

Embarrassed to admit this but it'd be squeezing spots on my face or black heads, I can't help but get rid of it, I know its bad for my skin and can cause scarring and I am trying to stop my self at times but it can be hard when its a bad habit.

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?

It would be washing my clothes, when I say that I mean I don't mean I don't wash my clothes I do at the end of the week, I just use different clothes in my wardrobe as I'm trying not wear the same clothes so often.

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready to the last minute?

I start getting ready a couple hours before if I'm going on nights out or somewhere special, but if just for a trip to the shops or work I tend to leave it to the last minute which makes me late for everything.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

Truthfully? No, I can't stick to a spending ban but I can manage my spending I guess? 

9. How organised is your make-up and nail polish collections?

I will say I'm very organised when it comes to my makeup and nail polishes, everything has there own draws and space, I keep everything thats to do with nails in one draws separate from other things,  I have my makeup stored in clear acrylic drawers I've bought from Raymons, where I can see whats what in different drawers. I think other than anything else being organised anything to do with beauty I'm very organised.

I think this post has summed up how lazy I can be (covering face), I hope you liked this little tag as much as I did. If you know any other tags leave a comment down bellow.

Thanks for reading x

Envy Clutch | Haul

I'm so happy that I got this in the mail on Monday, a friend who I've know since college has started building her own brand of clutch bags, since seeing pictures of her handmade bags on Instagram I just had to get my hands on one of them. 

She does them in 2 size small and big, I got the big size which fit Macbook airs and pros, I don't have a bag for my laptop (well I did but managed to lose it in the move). Since my Mac is small I can fit it in with the charger which is perfect. 

I recommend checking Envy Clutches out if you're interested in one, the prices for the Small are £15 and for the big ones are £20, I think its affordable and stylish, I also recommend check her personal blog Lucy Ballard if you'd like to find out more about her and her Envy Clutch brand. 

Thanks for reading x

Kabuki Brushes Set | Haul

I'm so happy to actually get this brushes through the mail, I like buying makeup brushes but I never have the money to buy any, as I was browsing eBay I saw that there was a set of 10 brushes for £7.95 I just had to get it, to be honest I actually did see a few bloggers post about this brushes a while a go and had a good review. 

If you'd like to purchase this brushes (link). They come in different colours, being a a fan of all things white I just had to get it and it was the right decision I made. 

I like that they are light, and sleek and are  made with Synthetic Hair. I think I will do a review on this products and let you all know if its worth getting them.

What are your favourite makeup brushes?

1989 Tag

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I'm a big fan of Taylor Swift and I love her 1989 album, it something I like to listen in the background, and since seeing couple of bloggers doing this tag I thought I'd give it a go, if you're a regular follower you'd know I like doing tags.

1. Welcome to New York // If you could live in any city, which would it be and why?

New York, I've always wanted to visit, its beautiful and a busy city which I like. 

2. Blank Space // What is something that everyone thinks is true about you but is actually false?

Um, I think that I'm a pushover, I think cause I'm friendly and nice that people assume that I am, but I'm not a pushover.

3. Style // What is one item in your closet that makes you feel unstoppable?

I don't have anything like that in my closet. 

4. Out of the Woods // What is one thing that you're afraid of?

Getting hurt by the people that I love, I'm good at hiding things that I'm afraid of but on the inside not so much. 

5. All you have to do was Stay // Who is someone you wish was still in your life?

My grandmother who sadly passed away this Summer, someone who made me smile and miss her stories.

6. Shake it Off // What is something you have had to shake off?

Stress I've been under some much stress but that I've had to Shake it Off and still do.

7. I wish you would // What is something you'd like to happen right now?

To be on a holiday right now and not have to worry about things and to have a good paying job that will cover my bills and addiction for shopping (giggles) Who doesn't right?

8. Bad Blood // Have you ever had someone stab you in the back?

Who hasn't? Many times I've been stabbed in the back many times but thats life, you just have to learn from it.

9. Wildest Dreams // What would you like to be remembered for?

For my friendliness and making people laugh (hopefully). 

10. How you Get The Girl // What is your favourite pick-up line?

'Hey' ha I actually don't have one.

11. This Love // What is something you got back that you never thought you would?

Nothings coming to mine, but I'd like to get my cat back who ran away.

12. I know Places // Where is one place you always feel safe?

Home is somewhere I can go and feel safe or being with someone who I feel safe with.

13. Clean // What is an important lesson you have learned in life, and how did you learn it?

Being honest and working hard to achieve dreams, is something that I'm still learning to this day and will do for a long time, its a life-long lesson really. 

I hope you liked this post as much as I did, I tag everyone to do this tag even if you're not a Taylor Swift fan as much you can still do this cute little tag. 

Thanks for reading x

Trip to London

On Sunday I took a trip down to London to visit the Boyfriend, we planned a day of some window shopping and actual shopping of course, also planned on Sightseeing at Westminster to be tourist for the day but sadly it was raining which cut the tourist day trip short, but still manage to see a few places.

Since I moved to Essex last year for University I started to fall in love with London as I had to pass through it to get home some weekends. I'll be honest I was never up for moving to London, being from a smallish City didn't wanting to leave the place I was comfortable at it was a scary city to move to which was never an option, but since I going to University in two different places and since small trips around London and the places I've seen I've made my mind up about moving to London to study, How scary can it be? (I guess time will tell).

Going to London once a week is making it harder leaving to go back home every time, that and leaving the boyfriend. Counting down the months until I move to London and to be honest I still haven't found a place to live yet, I didn't realise how expensive the rents are in London until looking around, hopefully I'll find something that I can afford. I'll keep you updated with the Moving to London.

Thanks for reading x

Christmas Wish List

As Christmas is just around the corner I thought I'd share with you a Christmas wish list, it's been a while since I last did a wish list so I thought this was the perfect time, I don't really need anything all I need I need are things that I've been wanting for quiet some time. 

Soap & Glory The Next Big Thing gift set for £60, I'm a big fan of Soap & Glory and since I'm running low on a couple things I thought why not ask for a gift set.

Christina Aguilera 30ml Perfume for £9.99, I've always loved Christina Aguilera's perfumes, this is something I'm in need the most as I've run out and I've been using mums Lady Million by Paco Rebanne.

River Island Light Pink Platform Heels for £50, Okay I don't actually need another pair of heels but since its Christmas I thought I'd get them as a treat for the Party Season.

River Island Black Studded clip top Purse for £17, I'm in need of a new purse I've always been a fan of River Island Purses never been disappointed in them, its affordable and stylish what more could you ask?

Topshop Grainy Faux Leather Backpack for £34, as I'm starting a course in February I want to get a backpack for it to make it easier to carry stuff than using a Hang Bag.

Topshop Pony-Effect duffle bag for £28, I saw this cute duffle bag and I just have to get it, perfect size for when you don't want to walk around with a big bag.

What are you wishing for this Christmas?

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Currently I am Loving

It's time to share what I've been loving the most, you can check last months one out (link). Theres been quiet somethings I've been loving recently so I wanted to share with you lovelies. Hope you enjoy.

Watching: I've been loving Hollyoaks, End of the line. Who else has been watching it?

Listening I can't get enough of Taylor Swift new song Blank Spaces

Cooking I've loved cooking with the boyfriend.

Trying to eat healthier and giving up food, so far I seem to be doing alright although I did have junk food last night.

Starting to realise that I have 2 months left before I move out from my parents.

Obsessed with Friends (Tv show) my boyfriend got me the Friends Boxset and I can't get enough of it, I'm currently watching an episode.

Wearing I've been loving wearing my new coat from New Look, so nice and comfy.

Planning a holiday to Madeira for the New Year.

Thats some of the things I've been loving this month, what have you been loving?

Superdrug Beauty Haul

I popped into Superdrug over the weekend just for a look around and I saw that they had a 3 for 2 offer on all the beauty products and of course I had to get myself something while the offer was on. 

Bourjois Bronzing Powder in 51 I know I'm quiet late to the party with purchasing this, but since I've heard any bloggers and Youtubers talking about it I thought I'd give it a go and I haven't been disappointed, like that it gives a golden glow to the skin, I recommend this.

Barry M Hi-shine nail paint in Paprika, yup you've guessed it, it wouldn't be a haul without a Barry M nail paint in it. I saw that they had new Hi-Shine nail paint it was hard to pick a colour, since I didn't have a colour like this before I thought I'd try something different for a change.

Barry M lip liner in Purple I've been meaning to get new lipliners for a while, and since I've been loving wearing dark lips at the moment I needed to get a darkish liner to line my lips.

Barry M Eyeshadow pencil in Green I've never tried eyeshadow pencil I thought I'd give this a try, I've also been looking for a metallic green shade eyeshadow for quiet some time so when I saw this at the shop I just had to get it.

Kate Moss lipstick no.32 I've been trying to get this shade for quiet some time but it was always out of stock, luckly they had it in stock, its a peach shade, not too bright just a settled tone.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Warm Medium 3 I think this is the only thing I planned on getting out of the rest of the haul, I was running low on this concealer, it was time to get a new one.

What have you been loving this week?

Thanks for reading x

Feeling Pink | Haul

I popped into town with mum for some quick shopping for a Christening thats she was going to and needed my help with, and of course we went a little overboard on the shopping as I managed to get this lovely coat from New Look, I've been meaning to get a new coat for quiet some time now and mum convince me on getting a new coat for the Winter. 

When it comes to buying a new coat it can be quiet challenging as I tend to change my mind a lot, it could be the length, the colour, the way it looks. I tried 4 coats before buying this one for sure, glad I went with someone which made it a little easier picking.

I won't lie and say I wasn't too sure if the coat would be warm enough for Winter but got to try it yesterday and I will say it keeps you warm so warm that I was too hot to even wear it, I recommend this cute stylish and warm coat, it was only £49.99 but I used my student card which came to £44.99 good deal for a coat.

I decided to do a half top knot hairstyle and go for dark lips, I'm wearing Rebel by Mac, I used Barry M lip liner in Purple to line my lips before applying the lipstick.

Thanks for reading x

Currently Loving / Haul #5

This weeks Currently loving post is both what I've been loving and two things I've bought all together in one. Hope you enjoy. If you want to check any of the Currently Loving posts you can.

Last weekend I went and bought Real Techniques Expert Face Brush and Miracle Complexion Sponge as Superdrug was doing a buy 1 get one half price offer so I thought why not get it. I've been using both for a week now and are by far one of my favourite brushes, blended the foundation and concealer well, if you read my blog you know I'm a huge fan of real techniques brushes I have quiet a few, I recommend the brushes.

I've also been on tumblr everyday this week, its somewhere where I can get lost and getting inspiration. You can follow me on Tumblr if you like what I've reblog.

Thanks for reading x

Loving on Tumblr

I've been on tumblr a lot this week getting some inspiration and as usual reblogging everything I liked. Since I haven't blogged anything I thought I'd share with you things that I've been loving on tumblr.

Make sure to follow me on Tumblr to check out things that I've reblog and also if I'm not posting on here I'll be posting on tumblr.

Thanks for reading x

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween lovelies 

Thought I'd share with you a budget Halloween makeup look. Everything I used I have at home didn't buy anything for the look. Being always on a budget thought this worked around the budget.

Everything that I used:

Clinique dramatically different moisturising gel.

The Pore Fessional primer by Benefit

Hello Flawless foundation by Benefit in Honey

Rimmel London Stay Matte powder foundation

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Turquoise Forever

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Black

Body Collection Eyeshadow palette used a Light and dark Turquoise, Pink, Green and Black.

Eyeliner pencil in Black

Rimmel London Wonder'full Mascara

Today's also the last day of blogging every day for the month of October even though I missed 7 days I still did pretty good I think with keeping up with blogging even though things have gotten pretty busy, I will be back on the regular posting 3/4 days a week, Hopefully you lovelies enjoyed this months posts.

What are you going to be this Halloween?

Loving on Tumblr

Recently I've been into everything to do with Photography, I'm not sure if I ever told you lovelies that I was torn between Fashion and Photography before I started college even to this day I still am, I like taking photographs of places, landscape, Portraits. Which I'm sure you can tell by what I've been reblogging lately. I am planning on going to different places to get back into photography.

But in the meanwhile before that happens make sure to check out my Tumblr for amazing photographs, places and much more that I've been loving on and reblogging.

Thanks for reading x