Cherry Blossom {Sakura} Inspired Nails...

Happy Monday my lovelies :)

Btw incase you are wondering, school was cancelled today as there is no heating so here I am making the most of my Monday :)

I am keeping my fingers crossed that Spring stays now as for the past weeks in London.

 I am in love with all this Cherry Blossom. It is my new favourite flower during Springtime.  It is just so pretty and cute and it looks so dainty and delicate when it falls from the trees. 

I decided I wanted to give myself a manicure. In the past month or so, I have bought quite a few nail polishes as I have felt that they have given me a great pick-me-up in all this miserable but now blissful weather.

I googled cherry blossom nails and came across this site 'Polishpedia' which detailed a simple but cute tutorial on creating a Cherry Blossom Mani.

http://polishpedia.com/japanese-cherry-blossom-nail-art.html

These are the products I used to create my manicure.

L - R: Models Own Nail Art Pen in White, TopShop Nail Art Pen in Black, Rimmel 60 Seconds Polish in Pink Princess, No7 Polish in Cheeky Chops, Natural Collection in Peach Manicure, Crystal Clear and Seche Vite Top Coat ( I forgot to include TopShop Nail Dotting Tool!)

This is the look that I have recreated using the nail colours above. I wanted to emphasise the pink more so I used it as a base colour and I love how it turned out. It was pretty easy to do and I would recommend purchasing a Nail Art Brush set to make things more straightforward.

Sarii's Cherry Blossom {Sakura} Nails {1}

Yesterday I switched my mani to just the 2nd and 4th finger nails displaying cherry blossom and the others wearing a light pink polish. I love it and can't wait to wear it all week!

Sarii's Cherry Blossom {Sakura} Nails {2}

Have you tried any Springtime manicures? I would love to see!

Love and Blessings, Sarii xx

Sleek and Chic.

So...about 2-3 weeks ago, I think it was 2 I decided to change my usual makeup routine. I was using LM Illuminating Quad in Coral Red which I love but I wanted more warmth on my cheeks and more of glow so I switched back to Nars Madly ( I LOVE this BLUSH!). I have also been reaching a whole lot more for a new recently purchased eyeshadow from MAC called Honeylust (it is AMAZING, esp when applied using a damp eyeshadow brush!) I have included two recent pics of what my makeup looks like now and will also detail what I have used.

Makeup products used on:

Face: LM Oil Free Primer, LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand, LM Secret Concealer in 05 (used to cover blemishes), MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20 (used to brighten under eyes).

Cheeks: Nars Blush in Madly, Sue Moxley Baked Highligher in Miami.

Eyes: Nars Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Primer (best eye primer ever!), MAC Honeylust Eyeshadow, BN2B2BB Eyeshadow in Pearlescent White (not available anymore), Collection 2000 Liquid Eyeliner in Black, Barry M Bold Waterproof Eyeliner in Black (waterline and lower lash), Models Own Eyelash Curlers with MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara.

Lips: TBS Foundation Lip Butter in Dragonfruit, *Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal with Loreal Glam Shine Lipgloss in Juicy Rose Glow. 

* sometimes I alternate between Loreal Caresse Lipstick in Nude and Cute or I'll fill my lips with TBS Lipliner in Pink Brown with a slick of gloss.

For those who would like to know - I have never ever worn foundation. I started out just wearing No7 Illuminating Lotion in Peach alongside mascara, blush and eyeliner and then only in the last 2 years have I been wearing LM Tinted Moisturiser which I absolutely adore!

MAC: NW25

LM: Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

I am not sure about my colour matches with any other makeup brand - sorry but hope this helps! If you would like to ask any questions please leave me a message :)

Lots of love, Sara xx

Hope you enjoyed.

Haulage!

Hey,

So I'm currently on my Easter break and so far it has been quite relaxing! I spent time back at home with my parents and then have been catching up with friends before the cycle of work starts back up again!

I have to admit I have been hauling a whole lot lately :S mainly revamping my work wardrobe and going a little more crazy on nail polishes. I was going to share a load of pics but I didn't want to bore you all. So I chose just 3 - makeup, nail polish mani and some new jewellery :)

Whoops forgot to rotate - sorry!

Models Own Ice Neon Nail Polishes in Pink Punch, Pukka Purple and Bubblegum and Hedkandi in Beach Party, Kiko Coloured Mascara in Electric Green and Electric Blue.

Beautiful ring from New Look and Fatima Bracelet from Accessorize

Models Own Ice Neon Nail Polish in Pink Punch!

Have any of you been haulin' lately?

Lots of love, Sara xx

New Look, New Hair!

This was taken I think about a month or so ago. My hair colour was previously a deep violet which I really liked during the Wintry months ( it still is quite wintry!). Although I really missed my red hair, so I took the plunge and dyed it. I actually recently re-dyed it as the original Garnier Olia dye I used initially faded out quite quickly. I used Garnier Nutrisse and I absolutely LOVE the colour now!

With it being Winter/Spring, I decided I wanted to refresh my makeup so I experimented with a few products and came up with this look that I sported for a few weeks. I used my usual Laura Mercier Primer and Tinted Moisturer, MAC Concealer and LM Secret Concealer as a base. I then used LM Illuminating Quad in Coral Red as a blush with Sue Moxley Baked Highlighter in Miami on top. I kept my eyes simple with Shu Uemura Painting Liner in Black on the top and Barry M on the bottom. I coated my lashes with MUFE Smoky Lash Mascara. On my lips I put a slick of Loreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Magnetic Coral. I have really enjoyed wearing this 'Spring Makeup Look' and some of my colleagues at work even commented on how 'refreshed' my look was after the holidays which was nice. I think it really compliments my hair colour too.

(Although, I have now changed my make up will update on that very soon!)

Love Sara x

Hola!

I can not believe how long it has been since I last blogged. I have been so busy with teaching but as of lately I have missed updating my blog quite a bit! Every time I sit down and log onto Blogger, something crops up and updating my blog is pushed aside...well not this evening!

Yes, I have been crazily busy with teaching, as mentioned in one of my previous posts I am in my first year of teaching so everything has to be perfect ( well by my expectations!) I got caught up in assessments and paperwork and then I was ill over the Xmas holidays. I also went to visit family in the USA over Xmas which was lovely. Since then, the cycle of work continues. I have one term left before I am put forward to pass my induction year - hopefully!

I started up a bellydance course in February to enable me to have one day to chill out from work which was quite nice. I really enjoy bellydancing..it really is a outlet to release any stress and just chill out for that evening. The next course is a fan veil course and whilst I really wanted to sign up I thought that I probably would not ever use a fan veil so decided against. I will have to resort to practising in my room :)

I did a whole lot of make up hauling in the USA ( I heart Sephora!) so I havent actually bought much here as of lately, just a few 're-purchases'. Although walking past the Laura Mercier the other day, I saw some beautiful shadow sticks and opaque cream eye liners in such pretty colours.

I have been really into painting my nails for the past 1-2 months and as a result have bought quite a few nail polishes. I have also bought a few new pieces of jewellery which I shall blog about soon.

On the whole, work is going well. I am enjoying teaching my little ones so much (minus the paperwork) and I have recently implemented a new healthy eating and workout routine which I am hoping I stick to!

I will be posting a makeup specific post shortly and I will really try to update this blog as often as I can.

Love Sara x

Half Term Holidays...

So I have finally got through my first half term as an NQT and boy has it been enjoyable but quite hectic too!

I apologise, as I did say I would try my best to update my blog when I can but I have been unbelievably busy and if I'm not working, I'm sleeping!

A few things have changed in my classroom, numerous displays near my heater kept falling down so in the end I removed them and just stuck up the main display. Honestly, it was so frustrating walking into my classroom everyday to see a display fall down and then I'd spend a good 10-15 minutes putting it back up. Anyway I have dealt with that minor issue!

Unfortunately one of plants died a few weeks ago, although I was told by my lovely cleaner who used to take care of it when she worked around my area that it could have been revived! Whoopsie - it had wilted so much I thought there was no way in bringing it back to life! I have a feeling another of my plants will have died over the holidays, so I think I'm just going to keep the dragon tree and maybe purchase two new ones for the new year!

On the whole, it is lovely having my own class and my class is now full to the brim. Yes, I have 30 children although 2-3 could potentially leave as they live quite away from the school.

Okay so enough of the school talk...

What else have I been upto? Well it was Eid last weekend so I went back home and spent it with my family which was nice. My sister and I are hooked on homeland at the moment so we watched all of Season 1 and then I caught up on Season 2. It is SO good. I can't wait for tomorrow...eek excited!

Oh yeah I had been wanting to dye my hair for a while...and so I took the plunge and dyed it like a deep dark violet using Schwarzkopf. But to be honest I didn't see much difference, it some mirrors it looked jet black and in others it looked like my normal red colour....

So...when I was home I was out with my mum and she bought me the new Garnier hair dye ' Olia' I had always loved Garnier 100% and was devasted when they got rid of the whole line a year or so ago now. Anyways 'Olia' caught my eye and I fell for the colour on the box aka 'Deep Violet'. When I buy a dye, I like to see whether it is vibrant and long lasting...as I tend to dye my hair every 3 months. I also prefer a dye to be mess free and that means it doesnt dye your scalp and ears the colour you choose even when I have used all the concoctions to prevent this so!!

Anyways enought rambling...I dyed my hair and was really pleased with the outcome. I may dye it again if I need to before the Xmas holidays...It looks dark but it's more of a mysterious violet colour. I love it!! I have put a photo below for you to see. Excuse the mess of my room. It was taken when I was about to go for shisha :)

I have also changed my makeup as of lately which I am liking...I've gone back to black eye makeup. However I did experiment with metallic blue today (but forgot to take pics) and I loved it . I will list the products used for the photo's below.

Products used:

Face:

LM Oil Free Foundation Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer No4

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Cheeks:

Sleek Blush in Pan Tao

MAC Powder Blush in Margin

Eyes:

Shu Uemura Painting Liner in Black

Barry M Bold Waterproof Liner in Black

Models Own Eyelash Curlers with Revlon 3D Photoready Mascara in Blackest Black (love!)

Lips:

No7 Perfect Lip Liner in Nude

Rimmel Lipstick in Nude Delight

Rimmel Lipgloss in Take A Chance

et voila!

In terms of hair, with the first photo I used mousse and curling spray and scrunched my hair to  tousle it loosely.

The second and third photo's are where I blowdryed my hair using a ceramic hot curling brush. My hair was so smooth after styling it. I used a centre parting when I went out this time but I usually alternate between centre and side.

Hope you enjoyed reading my update :)

Lots of love, Sarii xx

Back to School in a day!

I honestly cannot believe how fast the time has gone since I finished my PGCE course. It's crazy to think that a just over two months ago, I had no job to look forward too and now I start a permanent role on Monday! Excited? Yes to meet my class of munchkins! Nervous? Hell yes! The nerves are settling in alright. My main focus is to make learning as fun, stimulating and meaningful for the children and ensure my children reach their potential. With that in sight as well as being positive, I hope to pass my NQT year by next summer. I know there are a few other NQT's and teachers who have just passed their's so there seems to be a good support system in place.

With regards to this blog, I don't want to make any promises that I will blog weekly/monthly as this year is going to be pretty much like my PGCE. I'll most likely have no life for 11 months - although I won't have assignments, it will be all about marking and assessments and managing paperwork. I will try my best to update it - I will most likely be blogging about how my NQT year is going but will try to squeeze in a few random posts too!

So take care for now and hopefully will be blogging soon :) 

Lots of love, Sarii xx