The White Girl Tag

So, this is the 'white girl tag' – it looked like fun,
so I thought I would give it a go!
 
1. Favorite Starbucks drink?
Normally just a skinny latte, unless its Christmas! Then
something lovely and Christmassy!!!

2. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Hmm, about 30 minutes, unless I'm in a rush.

3. How many selfies do you take on a daily basis?
Hardly any, and if I do I tend to delete them haha

4. How many IG followers and pics do you have?
17 followers and 9 pics! Hardly any :( (I'm @kirstl87)

5. Do you ever say “LOL” or “OMG” out loud? 
I do.... But in a jokey way. Its probably not funny at all :)

6. Do you wear the same clothing item more than once?
Yeah...

7. Are you racist?
No

8. How many tweets do you have?
1466

9. Instagram, Twitter ?
Twitter

10. What do you spend most of your time doing?
Working, which is rubbish, but it pays for things!
If not working then reading, cooking, watching tv, generally
just hanging out at home.
 
11. Who are your favorite YouTubers? 
Tanya Burr, Velvetgh0st and Brogan Tate

12. How often do you do your nails? 
Every few days, at most a week

13. Are you a shopaholic?
No... but if I could afford it I totally would be!
 
14. How many times have you watched Mean Girls?
So many!!!

15. Do you own a lot of clothes?
Actually not really

16. Do you take pictures of your food before you eat it?
Haha, yes. All the time

17. Do you wear makeup everyday? 
Most days. But I do love having no make up days, it makes
me feel nice and clean and fresh

18. What are your average grades in school?
Well, I left school like 8 years ago, but they were pretty good.
 
19. How do you usually style your hair? 
Either down with the side clipped back or just tied up in a bun for work.
 
20. Do you always look presentable?
Haha, doubtful :P



So yeah, that was my 'white girl tag' – just a bit of fun, but feel free
to have a go.

Thanks for reading!

Speak soon
Kirsty x

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DIY/Cheap holiday minatures!

So I've just got back from a trip to Paris, which was amazing!!! (Blog post and photos coming soon...!) and I thought I would just do a little post about the holiday minatures that I took and how to make it nice and cheap!
So, firstly I bought a pack of 6 small bottles from PoundLand (For £1, naturally!)
By dispensing my larger bottles into these small ones I saved so much money, as minatures in Boots and Superdrug can be nearly £3 each. This way I got to still use my own products but in small version :)

I also have a handy little stash of shampoos and moisturisers etc that I have collected when I've been to hotels before and liked them enough to keep, so I took along a few of them aswell.

I know these little tips seems really obvious but it saves so much money and means your luggage is much lighter and you have more space for clothes (or souvenirs and shopping!!)

Thankyou for reading

Speak soon!
Kirsty x

August favourites!

Neutrogena visibly clear pink grapefruit daily scrub
This is one of my favourite face washes as it smells really fruity and lovely. It exfoliates

 the skin and just leaves me feeling really fresh and clean. 
 
Boots Dry Shampoo
I was in Boots looking for a dry shampoo. I don't like to wash my hair every day but sometimes

 it's nice to give it a freshen up. Initially, I was looking at the batiste dry shampoo but they 

were quite pricey, then I noticed boots do their own brand one. It was only around £1.89  for a

 large size and I got some money off with a hair-care offer, so it was super cheap! I can't

 praise it enough! The scent is quite coconut-based and it gives my hair an instant lift after 

you brush it through! Would definitely recommend and I will be re-purchasing it.

Black Hair Clip 

During summer I have been wanting to keep my hair out of my face when it is too hot 

and bobbles can damage your hair so I've been loving this plain black claw-clip. It's in black

 so goes with everything and was only £1 in a pack from Primark.
 
Maybelline 24 hour super stay powder and better skin foundation
I have been using these together for a lovely base to my make up. Easy to use and long lasting,

 they are definitely something I would recommend, and the powder comes with a handy mirror!
 
Real techniques brush
A lovely brush I have been enjoying, I have used this to apply the make up above ^^ It creates

 a really professional looking finish.
 
Gold tangle teezerI love my tangle teezer sooo much. It makes my hair lovely and soft and gets rid of any
tangles/knottiness.

 
And finally...
I am a massive book lover and throughout August I have been LOVING the Rizzoli and Isles
series by Tess Gerritsen. A friend at work recommended 'The Sinner,' which I thoroughly enjoyed
and since then I have been looking in charity shops to pick any others up. Most of them are only about £2.
 Unfortunately, I haven't been reading them in the right order, which is a bit silly, but not too much of a problem.
If you like crime/detective fiction that's really well written then give these a go!

Thankyou for reading! I would love to know any of your favourites!

Speak soon
Kirsty
x  

Liebster Award

Liebster Award: Kirsty Lou xo

I’ve been nominated for a Liebster Award by the lovely Emer (DustyPearle) If you haven’t heard of these awards the rules are as follows:

• You must like the blogger(s) that nominated you.
• Answer all of the questions provided from blogger that nominated you.
• Nominate 3 blogger(s) of your choice, who have under 200 followers.
• Create questions of your own, for bloggers you nominate to answer.
  
  What’s your favourite food?
  

  Spaghetti bolognese. Or a Chinese takeaway.
   
  How did you decide on the name for your blog?
  It's my name! Pretty standard :( ...
   
  When and why did you start blogging?
  I started about a year or so ago, mainly as a hobby.
  Also, I love to read other people's blogs and enjoy writing, so thought I would give it a try :)
   
  Which do you prefer – make up or skincare products?
  Skincare because I love feeling clean and fresh after using nice products!
   
  Do you prefer to read beauty or lifestyle posts?
  I really like both, but probably lifestyle as I'm quite nosey haha, and I just find it interesting! 
   
  Who is your no.1 favourite blogger?
  I love so many. Beauty, youtubers, book reviewers etc.
   
  What’s in your handbag?
  Purse, phone, make up bag, diary, book, keys and general rubbish that always ends up there!
   
  What’s the one product that you cannot live without?
  Make up - Collection lasting perfection concealer
  Beauty - neutrogena grapefruit face wash 
   
  Lastly, pick one thing you would want to find under the tree this Christmas?
  A really good quality camera. However, I'm not fussy, I just love Christmas!!!!!
  
  I nominate:
  

  • Tina Knights
  • Allie
  • BeautyTrinity13
    
    (I'm pretty sure if you've already done it, you can just do it again :P)

  
  My questions are:
  1. Describe yourself in 3 words
  2. What make-up brand do you buy the most?
  3. One place you would like to visit?
  4. What is your favourite piece of clothing?
  5. Favourite subject at school?
  6. Must have skincare product?
  7. Favourite high street shop?
  8. What is your dream career? 
  9. How long have you been blogging?
  10. Best make-up tip you would give?
  11. Favourite film?
  
  Thanks for reading!
  I think the idea of the Liebster Award is really great, lots of fun and I love reading other people's answers
  
  Speak soon
  Kirsty
  x
  
  

Avon haul and products review!

I recently had a little splurge in my Avon catalogue as there were loads of products that looked great. The downfall of a catalogue is that I want to buy EVERYTHING! So I had to set myself a limit on spending, which was only £20... and for that £20 I got all of this.... :D

I was really impressed at how much I got for the money. And after trying everything, I love it all!!
So, I got: (Pictures below!)

1. Speed dry 30 seconds Nail Polish in 'Presto Plum' (12ml)
This is a really lovely dark purple colour, it genuinely dries in 30 seconds and is very good quality. It was £3 and for a large 12ml bottle I was very pleased. It will be a great colour for autumn/winter.

2. Avon 'Rare Diamonds' fragrance (50ml)
I picked this out at random for a pleasant fragrance that I could wear out and about and not feel too guilty about wasting my expensive perfume. Its a really classic, but fresh, scent and suitable for day or night. It was only £8

3. ColorTrend Lipstick in 'Peony'
This is such a lovely colour. A plummy pink-red colour (not the best description, I know!) and something that I would keep to hand in my bag for a quick make-up 'pick me up' throughout the day. It was just 99p when you buy another make-up product, so absolute bargain!

4. ColorTrend Nail Polish in 'Violet Freeze' (8ml)
This was just £1 and I thought I would give it a go. It comes out a really pretty blue/purple chilly winter colour. You do need 2 (maybe even 3) coats, but it is very nice and dries really quickly, also leaving a nice finish on the nail.

5. Eye primer in 'Light beige'
I have only ever tried the urban decay eye primer, so thought I would try this. Its a tiny pot, but you literally use the smallest amount, so it will last for ages. It gives a lovely, even base on the eye lid and doesn't crease, this was only £3.

6. ColorTrend Pressed Powder in 'Translucent'
Finally, I got this pressed powder. It is quite light, but I like that, as I don't like powders to be too cakey or thick. It sets make up in place very well and lasts all day. It comes with an applicator sponge, which I prefer not to use as I think a brush works better. This was £4.

All in all I am really happy with my little Avon haul!
I was very tempted to order from this months catalogue too, but I am going on holiday in 2 weeks and am trying to save up spending money, so I decided to be sensible.. (and maybe I'll just buy some things in Paris hehe!!)

Let me know if you have any experience with Avon products and what you would recommend/avoid as I'm sure I'll be tempted in tne next catalogue!!
Thanks for reading!

Speak soon
Kirsty
x

My current skincare favourites.

I have had a problem with my skin for the longest time :(

I used to suffer from really bad skin as a teenager and have tried so many different creams/moisturisers/face washes/spot treatments its just crazy!

Not many of them have worked that well and I've come to realise that keeping it simple is much more effective, and although I do still suffer from rubbish skin, its not too bad at the moment and it has been far worse!

So here are the products that I am currently enjoying as part of my skin care routine. There aren't too many steps in my routine, but I don't have that much time to dedicate too it (or much money to spend! :p)

* Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Quick Thinking Wipes

* Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Eye Cream

* Simple, Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

* Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub

They seem to be working really well combined together. I don't tend to use the wipes too much, just if I have particularly stubborn make up or I'm feeling really lazy, but I find that they are really nice on the skin.

I am always on the lookout for good skincare products to try out, especially for spot-prone, combination skin, so let me know if you have any recommendations as I really don't know that much about skincare, just what I like and what does/doesn't work for me!


Speak soon
Kirsty
x

What to do on a Saturday?!

I actually have a Saturday off work for the first time in ages. And I have absolutely nothing to do! lol... How do people who have every weekend off manage to find things to occupy themselves!? I genuinely have no idea. So I am pretty much chilling out at home watching youtube videos and drinking tea :)