Just What I Need...

Why is it when everything is running smoothly that something has to come up and stress you out like anything...??

I thought I couldn't get stressed out enough with waiting for my PGCE decision....but now I just got told this week by my landlord that I most likely will have to look for another place to rent by the end of the month.

I wish they had told me that they were thinking about renting out their whole property instead of informing me on the evening where they had scheduled a few viewings. They told me not to worry..but how can I not worry when I work 6 days a week and am already thinking of how I am supposed to go and view other places...

*sigh* To me it really is a stress as I wasn't planning on moving until my contract ended in August as I was going to move near to my university but now I can really only afford to move once and stay there for a year as I don't want to move during my studies...

Stress. Stress. Stress.

I better start filling in some housing forms now!

I guess God doesn't burden you with things you can't handle...

Inshallah I just pray that everything works out...




P.S. Sorry for my rant/stress/ramble just needed to get it off my mind.

Uh-Oh...

Earlier this week I decided to embrace colour and painted my nails a gorgeous, hot berry colour (hot pinky-coral) from No7. I was quite excited to use it considering it was a spontaneous purchase using my Boots No7/Ruby Millie £5 off voucher. Can you believe it? I did not purchase any makeup!

                                   L- Berrylicious Colour, R - No7 Speed Dry Nail Polish


Well I applied one coat as the colour is pretty opaque and a top coat, however one of my nails chipped on the day after. Although I think it was due to me doing a lot of hands on/messy activities with the children at work... So that was a bit of a bummer. The worst part is to come...last night I decided that I wanted to give my nails a french manicure so I started to remove the nail polish and 'Uh-Oh!' The nail colour practically went everywhere and stained my cuticles - not impressed. I tried to remove the colour as best I could and then painted my nails but they still have that pinkish tinge to them so I am going to remove the colour and maybe paint them 'Miss Sweety' by GOSH which is a gorgeous peachy colour - perfect for the spring!

Overall I probably wouldn't recommend purchasing a No7 Nail Polish purely because of the staining of colour when removing it.

Have any of you experienced this with No7 or any other brands? Any tips of how to get rid of the stain?

Exotic...

On Saturday, I headed out into central to 'treat' myself for getting accepted onto a PGCE...It was a long time waiting as I had got rejected the previous year.

I already knew what I wanted, a ring from Orelia - a concession in Topshop caught my eye. I was also going to purchase a pair of huge gorgeous ethnic earrings but changed my mind and opted for a pair of neutral beaded hoops.

I couldn't resist going into H&M and taking a peek at their accessories and picking up a few - I am loving the corals and oranges that are in for Spring/Summer. It really makes it this time of year feel so bright and energising. In particular a shirt caught my eye, at first I thought I'd just try it on...but I loved the print and I thought it would be great to wear when the weather is warmer. The shirt to me looks really exotic and it really does look great on. I took this photo when I got home and I really think my makeup compliments the top - I can't wait to pair it with skinny jeans and pumps and not forgetting some ethnic earrings :)

Have you bought any exotic prints for summer?

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

I thought I would experiment with an 'Au Naturale' look today in preparation for Spring/Summer. My makeup is pretty 'natural' anyway but always with a splash of bold colour bringing out the artist in me.

Recently I have switched moisturisers from Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Lotion to Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser as I felt that my skin was becoming a little more oily.

Because of that I thought I would experiment with my makeup to create a simple and neutral look that can be worn for the summer whereby I can add colour if I like...et voila

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

Products used:

Face: LM Foundation Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer in 03

Kryolan Translucent Powder in T6

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Eyes: MAC Paintpot in Painterly

Collection 2000 Liquid Liner in Brown

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Sable

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Bourbon

The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette in 06

DiorShow Mascara in Black

Cheeks: Body Shop Blush in Apricot

Lips: MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Feelin' Good

Have you been experimenting with any looks for Spring/Summer 2011?

Breathtakingly Beautiful.

I love this time of the year as it is when all the Cherry Blossom is out and it really makes it feel like Spring is here. It is just so beautiful and creates the perfect setting for romance...

A Makeup Ramble...

As of recently I have been using Makeup Alley aka MUA to swap some of my unloved/unused makeup. I have decided that if I have not touched any products within the last year that there is no point keeping them as I am unlikely to use them. So I have put a few things up for swap on MUA. I have actually done a lot of swapping and it has been so good so far...

I was a bit skeptical at first with swapping for slightly used products but it actually isn't so bad. I believe it is a great way for trying out things that you have been 'eyeing' or just plain curious about. I am enjoying the swapping experience so far and hope it continues to whilst I try and get rid of my unused makeup.

I recently acquired a BN Nars Blush in Madly (bronzed-rose) , MAC Jazzed Lipstick (orange toned coral), MAC Lychee Luxe (shimmery coral) and MAC Liquidlast Liner ( Olive/Khaki)...I am loving them all!

If you have any unloved makeup products then I really recommend becoming a member of
Makeup Alley :)

**Other Beauty Talk**

Lately I have been adopting the 'pop' of colour trend whilst ditching the black eyeliner I have been loving my Bobbi Brown Gel Liners in Denim Ink and Ivy. Lining your eyes with a colour that compliments your eye colour really does make a difference and I am in love with these two colours. I also had a recent hair cut and home dyed my hair an intense burgundy which I am diggin'...

I really want to get more Bobbi Brown Gel Liners especially, 'Espresso' and 'Jet Black' when my current Shu Uemura one runs out. I think Espresso will look really nice in the summer when I prefer to wear minimal makeup...

I have been using my MAC Margin Blush for the past month which I cannot get enough of - it is such an underrated colour and looks so dewy on my cheeks :) It has hit pan and I will be re-purchasing it a third time next month.

I have been trying to hard to refrain from purchasing any makeup ( I have good for over a month I think) although the last two items I bought were ones I had been swatching and eyeing for ages and finally decided to purchase them.

I bought Baked To Last Blush in Coral and the Baked To Last Eyeshadow in Moonstone such pretty colours :)

I am so sorry!

I mentioned in my last post that I was going to blog in bulk but I got busy with things...well my 2 jobs and I have been feeling quite tired as of late...so I am sorry for taking such a long break but trust me I have not been bumming around or not bothering with blogging - just due to a hectic few weeks!

I thought I would brighten up the day with my first Outfit Of The Day aka OOTD together with my Face Of The Day aka FOTD. I know my pictures are not so good as I was wanting to leave the house for a lovely sunny day out in central... Enjoy :)

FOTD

Products used:

Face: LM Foundation Primer

LM Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer in 03

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Kryolan Translucent Powder in T6

MAC Margin

Eyes: MAC Paintpot in Painterly

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Sable

Body Shop Shimmer Cube Palette 06

Collection 2000 Liquid Eyeliner

UD 24/7 Liner in Zero, Graffitti

BN2B2BB Eyeshadow in Bay

DiorShow Mascara

Lips: Rimmel Moisture Lipstick in Nude Delight

Barry M Super Shiny Lipgloss in 004

OOTD

Outfit: H&M Basic Brown T-shirt

    Zara Oatmeal Cardigan

     New Look Skinny Jeans

    Zara Black Ballerina Pumps

Accessories: Accessorize Gold and Cream Scarf

                                                 Warehouse Tribal Earrings

                                           Dorothy Perkins Chunky Bead Necklace

    Rings from Miss Selfridge, Claire's and Dorothy Perkins

                                               

I know I seriously need to improve on my photo's and I will do. I want to post on my blog more regularly now so that will get me into the habit!

Hope all is cool...

The wait is over...!

* I will be putting up a few posts in bulk as I have had a bit of a break due to the wait*

I should have posted this three weeks ago, however the week before  I was having a really stressful time when everything gets on top of you, combined with really bad PMS made me a completely moody b*tch which I never ever get like :(  I am just so glad that I got over it and I am feeling back to normal. Being moody just isn't me!

As the title of my blog suggests I had been waiting some very important news for just over four months ( yes a 4 month wait was unbelievably stressful) but I couldn't be more relieved now....

I got accepted on to a Primary PGCE course at UEL for September 2011 :D

I was just so so relieved when the guy on the phone told me as I had called up numerous times and they were told that they could not release any information. I had my interview in November 2010 and was told it would be at the most a month's wait but due to the current government plan to cut bursaries, no universities could offer places before this decision was announced. The government ended up cutting the Primary bursary altogether which is pretty bad news but hopefully I will work things out.

I had the biggest smile on my face that day and I just couldn't have felt more relieved. I graduated almost two years ago in Fine Art and had been unable to find a job within the community/regenerative arts field, so I decided to opt for Plan B to work with children as I have always loved to volunteer in my free time. I was working for a makeup company at the time 'B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful' in Covent Garden but it wasn't my aim to stay in retail so I ended up temping as Teaching Assistant near to where I live.

I applied for the PGCE last year but due to the recession and mass applications I got rejected. It hit me pretty bad with the rejections and I felt 'lost' for a while but then managed to put things into perspective and give it a second go and I am glad I did. I felt more prepared with a greater understanding of the curriculum and school related issues that I had learnt and come across within my role as TA.  I am working as a permanent TA at a different school now which I throughly enjoy at but will sadly be leaving the school at the end of the school year. I feel lucky in a way as I since I graduated I have never been out of a job but now I feel just blessed as my wish is finally coming true...

It has taken until now for the news to sink and all I can think of now is " I can't believe I'm going to be a teacher!!" I am really excited about starting university even though I will have no life for 9 months but in the end it will all be worth it :)

Hope all has been well :)