There's Something About Coming Back To Your Hometown Again

 My very healthy pure chocolate breakfast ;)

 One of the very few roast dinners we've cooked at uni

My shower which might as well be a bath! I got my hands on some of this and got it sorted after 4 months of putting up with it!

 Love this flavour!

 Taking photos in a lecture because I was bored

Geeking it up for my assignment

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Take Me Down Like I'm A Domino

I was sent this blush brush and sponge a few months ago and after trying them for a while and also being a bit of a lazy student, i've finally got round to reviewing them. They're both from the Cosmopolitan Beauty Expert Range which is available in Superdrug and online.

 Blend Perfection Sponge

I was quite optimistic about using a sponge to apply my foundation as I normally use my Sigma F80 Brush which gives a really good finish. To use the sponge you simply wet it so that it's damp and then dip it into foundation on the back of your hand. To test the sponge I did half of my face using my Sigma Brush and then half with the sponge. To be honest I couldn't really tell much difference - they both gave an airbrushed finish and the only difference was around my nose where my Sigma F80 gave a better coverage as the sponge wasn't easy to get into smaller places.  I also found that the sponge used a lot more foundation than if I used a brush as it soaked a lot in so if you're using quite a pricey foundation it might not be worth it. Overall I really liked the effect the sponge gave and I probably will use it again. The sponge retails at £4.95 which I think is quite reasonable for what you're getting especially as I know there are quite a few more expensive options out there which are really similar.

Perfect Finish Blush Brush

I have so many different brushes from lots of different brands so when I received this brush I didn't really know what to expect. I normally use a slightly bigger brush to apply my blusher and for some reason i've never felt the need to purchase an angled brush. I think i'm a bit of a convert as I find it so much easier to put my blusher on using this brush as it's a bit more precise. The quality of the brush is ok; it's not as soft as some of my other brushes but I do like the white handle and the fact it fits into my makeup bag better than my other blush brush ;) Although I really like the brush I don't think it's worth the £4.50 RRP as i'd be more tempted to purchase ELF's alternative which is slightly cheaper and will probably be a bit softer.
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Tonight, The Stars Are In Your Eyes

I can't remember a time when i've been out without painted nails recently but I always seem to get complimented on my colour choices so I thought i'd share a few of my recent favourites.

Models Own Beth's Blue & Peach Puff / Nails Inc Basil Street & Piccadilly Circus

My favourite nail polish brand has to be Model's Own simply because I love the consistency and drying time of their polishes as well as their colour range! I'm really hoping they'll do another 50% off sale so I can expand my collection. 

I've also been loving two Nails Inc polishes which came free with Glamour Magazine; I find their polishes a bit hit and miss but these ones aren't too bad and the colours are nice to wear too. 

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Nothing's Real But Love

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.1.  I've just got back to my flat at uni after 3 weeks at home. Part of me is really glad to be back and the other part isn't as i've had a really nice break with all my favourite people. I'm really hoping the next term will fly by as i'm in no way motivated to do any work for it at all! I've brought so much back to my flat and i'm having a nightmare trying to unpack it all especially as no one seems to know if we have uni tomorrow so I don't know if I need to do my work!!

.2. I went out for a meal to Prezzo last night with my family for my brother's birthday. We shared some pizzas and then I had Strawberry Eton Mess Cheesecake which was really nice. I definitely made the most of the meal as it's the last decent meal i've had now i'm back at uni!

.3. I'm slightly worried about how fast time is going; when I was younger everything seemed to take forever but the fact that i've finished a term at uni and that its 2012 seems really surreal. I need to start making the most of every minute before I start to regret it although i'm still smiling thinking about my night out last week for new year!

♥ of the week: Angry Birds - in one word: addicted.

♫ I'm currently listening to: Rebecca Ferguson - Nothing's Real But Love and Nicole Scherzinger - Casualty

If You Don't Reach For The Moon You Can't Fall On The Stars

If i'm honest there weren't been many stand out products for me in 2011. I kind of feel like i've just carried on using the same things that i've always loved and there hasn't been anything i've been repurchasing a lot unless you count Batiste. 

I have managed to find a few of my most recent favourites to share as I haven't really done a proper beauty post in a while!

Model's Own Peach Puff - I got this in the 50% off sale and i've lost count of how many times i've worn it. I love Models Own polishes as they dry really quickly and they have a really nice colour range!

212 VIP Carolina Herrera - I got this for my birthday in September but i've kept it at home instead of taking it to uni so I don't wear it often as its definitely one of my favourites. It has quite a strong scent and i'm in love with the packaging too.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle - This is one of the only hair products i've ever tried that actually makes a difference. I have really thick hair but the ends aren't in the best condition but this makes them look really healthy and makes my hair super soft and shiny.

Nivea Express Hydration Hand Lotion - I've had this a while and its the only hand cream that doesn't take forever to sink in. It has a really nice scent and keeps your hands soft for quite a while making it perfect for winter.

Benefit Smokin' Eyes Kit - I got this for my birthday from my friends and i've been using it lots, especially the brow wax. It's the perfect size to fit in my makeup bag and makes my eyes look nice for nights out too.

ELF Eyelash Curlers - I'm not saying these are the best eyelash curlers in the world as they're the only ones i've tried but for £1.50 i'd really recommend them. I never used to curl my eyelashes but you really notice a difference when you use these so it's become a part of my routine. 

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Strive To Be Happy And Live To Believe

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I suppose you could say 2011 is the year that I changed. I'm a completely different person to the one that was sitting here a year ago writing this post. Being at university for the past 4 months has given me so many opportunities and I feel a lot more confident and happier in myself thanks to the fresh start.

Last night I went back to my uni flat because living in the middle of nowhere is a nightmare when you need to get back! I celebrated New Year with one of my friends and as my flat is within walking distance of town there weren't any ridiculous taxi fares to pay :) Despite seeing a girl get hit by a car on our way out, we still managed to have a really good night and I can't wait to do it all again next year!

I don't have any new years resolutions for 2012 other than to continue being myself and to make the most of every minute of university. I haven't been the best blogger in the world over the past few months but i'm not going to sit here and promise that i'll get better as I find it so hard to find the time! If you've read my blog in 2011 or left me a comment then thank you so much for your support :)

Oh and i'm terrified of turning 20 this year... I don't like the idea of being twenty at all, I definitely don't feel like I should be anything other than a teenager! I'm sure by September i'll have got used to the idea... or at least I hope I will have!

Happy New Year!

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