Late At Night When You Realise You're On Your Own

I've only recently started using SoundCloud but i've been loving some of the songs i've found. I don't normally listen to many remixes but there are a few that I actually prefer to the original song and SoundCloud is amazing for finding them! I thought i'd share three of my favourites at the minute and if you've got any artists you'd recommend please let me know in the comments :)

SoundCloud won't let me share this one but I had to include it so if you click the photo it should take you to it :) I've loved every song that Rudimental have released and this one is no exception. This remix is perfect and my favourite parts are definitely the bits featuring the steel drums. I'm very eagerly anticipating the release of Rudimental's album at the end of this month and i'm sure i'll have lots more songs to share from it.


I didn't really expect to like SubFocus but after listening to Tidal Wave a lot their music grew on me. Endorphins features Alex Clare who is another artist I like so it's no surprise that this is one of my most listened to songs on SoundCloud.


I love OneRepublic and if you're following me on Twitter you'll know how happy I was to get my hands on their album Native. This track is from the album and has been remixed by Alesso; it adds a bit of beat to the original and is one of my favourites to listen to when i'm getting ready for a night out.

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Let It Out Into The Open

Described as a Champagne Peach Shimmer, Illamasqua's Pure Pigment in Furore is the one of the nicest eye products i've ever used. It's so easily wearable either on it's own or blended with other colours and after using up the tiny sample I had, I wasn't sure if I could justify spending £15.50 on a full sized pot as I tend to stick to high street products when it comes to makeup. I thought i'd have a look and see if it was still on the Illamasqua website and found that it was reduced down to £8 for Easter so knowing how much i'd use it I decided to make my first Illamasqua purchase and I definitely haven't been disappointed!

I really like the packaging and although it's a bit smaller than I expected I know it will last me for quite a few years and become a staple in my makeup bag. I tend to stick to more neutral shades and this shade is so versatile and can be used for any kind of look; at the minute i'm loving blending it with Urban Decay's Toasted for a simple everyday look. Although i've used pigments before I tend to play it safe and stick to my eyeshadow palettes simply because they're easier to use. I've found that with a bit of patience and a base like Urban Decay's Primer Potion pigments are just as easy to use and if anything, last a little bit longer. I don't think I would pay £15.50 for another Illamasqua Pure Pigment but if they were to do another offer i'd definitely purchase a few more colours.

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Said No More Counting Dollars, We'll Be Counting Stars

I'm more of an eBay seller than a buyer but occasionally i'll have a browse if I have time to look through all the millions of items on there. I spotted this top with faux leather panels which reminds me of something you'd see in Zara. At just over £12 (including postage) I thought i'd give it a whirl as there's plenty of room in my wardrobe now i've sold half of it! I've been wearing it with my Topshop Leigh jeans as it's really versatile and can be easily dressed up or down. The quality is ok although it is quite small fitting and i'm not sure how good it will look once it's been washed but I suppose that's the risk you take when you buy things on eBay!

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I've Been Holding On For Some Kind Of Miracle

I can't remember the last time I wrote about food on my blog so I thought i'd share a few of the things i've made recently. I love cooking but being a student makes it really difficult as there isn't a lot of space to make things and people rarely tidy up so it's a lot of effort. When I do manage to get the kitchen to myself I usually try and make something nice and occasionally i'll make something a bit unhealthy as a treat like the French Toast below.

French Toast with Yogurt and Blueberries
I've been wanting to make proper french toast for a while and after a bit of a disaster the first time around a few months ago I thought i'd give it a go again. I made it up as I went along - 2 eggs, a splash of almond milk and some vanilla extract mixed together. You simply soak some dry bread in the mixture for a few seconds and then place it in a hot frying pan until it's brown and then flip it over so it's evenly cooked on both sides. Repeat for however many slices you want and then place on a plate with a topping of your choice. I opted for peach yogurt and blueberries but you could pick anything you wanted.

Creamy Pasta Bake
This was another make it up as you go along risk that worked perfectly. I had lots of different things I wanted to use up so I thought i'd make them into a pasta bake which is definitely a student favourite.
I cooked the chicken and mushrooms in one pan and the pasta in another. I also roasted a handful of cherry tomatoes in a hot oven for 15 minutes until soft. I then melted 3/4 of a tub of Philadelphia (you can use any flavour - mine was the (now discontinued) Tomato and Basil with a splash of milk and then stirred it together with the chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes. I then added the pasta, mixed it around and placed it in a dish with a sprinkle of cheese on top. I cooked it for around 10-15 minutes in the oven until the cheese was melted and then served. Perfection.

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And Despite Everything I'm Still Human

Over the past couple of weeks i've repurchased quite a few staple items and I thought i'd share them here. I'm definitely one of those people who once they like something, will stick with it to avoid wasting money on something different that might not be as good. These products are really affordable and I use all of them every day so I can't recommend them enough.

The first thing I repurchased was the ELF Studio Eyebrow Kit as mine was a bit of a mess! (shameful photo here) They've since changed the packaging which I think is nicer than the one I had although anything that isn't held together with sellotape or covered in brown powder is probably better than mine! I have the Benefit Smokin' Eyes Kit which I really like but the formula of the ELF eyebrow kit is a lot softer which makes it quicker and easier to use. The packaging is good quality for the price and the brush is just the right size to make application simple too.

The ELF Complexion Brush is my go to brush everyday for my powder and at just £3.75 mine has definitely served me well over the past few years. I decided to repurchase it as I needed to spend £15 to get free delivery and wanted to buy something that I would actually use. I would really recommend the ELF Studio brushes to anyone as the quality is so good for the price; none of the brushes I have in the range have ever shedded and they're easy to wash and dry quickly too.

I very rarely finish a lip product so this repurchase definitely shows how much i've used this product. I received the Carmex Moisture Plus in Peach to review last year and i've used it everyday since then. I love how moisturising it is and the subtle hint of colour is perfect if your lips aren't in the best condition to use a lipstick. At £4.49 it is a bit pricey for a lipbalm but for something I use so often i'm happy to continue repurchasing it.

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