50 Facts About Me

I've mentioned before that I want you guys to know a bit more about me, so I figured why not do a 50 facts about me post! 

1. My middle name is Louise.

2. I was born on the 26th November 1995.

3. I'm Welsh and have lived in the same house in Wales, all my life.

4. I have one big sister called Jessica.

5. My favourite animal is a Koala. 

6. I have always wanted to go to America or Australia.

7. I am a 100% a morning person. 

8. My favourite food is sweet potato fries.

9. My favourite ice cream is mint chocolate chip or strawberry.

10. I've swam with dolphins and baby sharks.

11. I have a fear of being in the house alone at night.

12. I've had eight guinea pigs, two hamsters, two rabbits and a cat. Now I have no pets! 

13. I have lots of best friends :) 

14. I will be studying Health and Social Care at the University of Gloucestershire in September!

15. Loulabella was a nickname my parents came up with for me.

16. My grandad used to nickname me "Brains"

17. My friends think I act/look like DW from Arthur.

18. I've been a lifeguard since the 23rd December 2011. 

19. I failed my driving test first time. I'm still learning. 

20. I hate tuna. 

21. I have something called Aestenophobia, which is the fear of fainting/feeling weak. 

22. I have fainted properly 3 times and have come close to fainting, a lot more. 

23. I have an overactive thyroid! Yay (Not)

24. I have a really good memory for things such as events, first time meeting someone, a conversation.

25. I have 6 first cousins and loads of distant cousins.

26. My grandad passed away on the 3rd of February, and he was and still is the greatest person in my life. 

27. One of my best friend's goes to Oxford University.

28. I am a qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor.

29. I am a massive over thinker.

30. My first high end makeup item was a kit from Benefit. 

31. My first highstreet makeup item was a lipgloss from Miss Sporty.

32. I didn't wear makeup properly until the age of 18. 

33. T K Maxx is one of my favourite shops.

34. L'Oreal is my favourite highstreet makeup brand. 

35. Too Faced is my favourite high end makeup brand.

36. My favourite places to buy clothes are from River Island, New Look, Boohoo and Primark!

37. I used to play the flute.

38. I played the lead in my Reception Christmas concert, I was Clever Cat!

39. I went from a U grade to a B in Sociology.

40. When I'm older, I want to have three boys!

41. I'm 5ft7. I think.

42. I am a Sagittarius. 

43. My favourite colour is the blue on the Tiffany's packaging.

44. I have a green iPhone 5c.

45. My favourite TV programme is Gossip Girl.

46. My favourite singers are Beyonce and Ariana Grande. 

47. I love musicals!

48. Tarzan, Tangled and Finding Nemo are my favourite Disney films. 

49. I am a super organised person. I love diaries and I hate it when my room is messy.

50. I am Level 2 Swimming Teacher, and I've been involved with swimming teacher since January 2012.

Pheeeeeew 50 facts later and I'm done. I'm not gonna lie, I'm quite proud of myself for thinking of 20 things!

The Best of Beauty 2015: Face and Eye Primer

This year I have decided to choose my best products of 2015. I'm only choosing one beauty product in each section. e.g. one foundation, one mascara. However, I will be doing a "Runner Up" to the product that almost made it.  In this post, face and eye primer. 

Face Primer

Benefit Porefessional Primer

I have used this for well over a year, and I adore it. I have quite large pores (I don't know why, someone help me please) and this just covers them up. The Nude Magique Blur Cream by L'Oreal does a similar job but this just slays. I'm not sure whether I'll repurchase it once I've finished it, I don't really want to pay that price tag again! 

£24.50

The Runner Up

Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer 

If you read my foundation post, which I really hope you did, then you will have seen that I love the Lasting Finish foundation. This literally feels like a second moisturizer, it glues my foundation to my face and it's just so good!

£6.99 I think!

Eye Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Eden"

I have all of the Primer Potions because when I had my first two Naked Palettes, they came with testers of them all. Unfortunately, my Smoky Palette didn't! But this one is the best one, it's matte and you literally need about half the amount of this one compared to the original. It's tinted and it's great! Plus, the testers have loads in so i've not actually had to buy the full size of it!

£16 for the full size, and you can get a smaller tube for £10. I just have a sachet!

Runner Up

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original 

Although Eden won the first place, Original is still better than any other primer I've tried. I highly recommend the Urban Decay Primer Potions in general. Glues your eyeshadow to your eyes!

Same price as above.

Stay around for the next post, blush and bronzer!

The Best of Beauty 2015: Mascara and Eyeliner

This year I have decided to choose my best products of 2015. I'm only choosing one beauty product in each section. e.g. one foundation, one mascara. However, I will be doing a "Runner Up" to the product that almost made it.  In this post, mascara and eyeliner.

Mascara

Benefit Roller Lash

I'm so incredibly picky with mascara. Mascara is one of those things that I will splurge on because I am still searching for the best mascara. However, this comes close. This mascara makes my straight lashes so curly, the curl lasts so long. No clumps and I make it dramatic with the more coats I use.

£19.50

The Runner Up

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

I was really doubtful about this mascara. Everyone loved it, and I was thinking "It can't be that good." I was so wrong, it curls, it lengthens, it does everything I'd ever want it to do. I use the waterproof one which is a bugger to get off. For the price, you can't go wrong for trying it, and people are right. It is good!

£7.99

Eyeliner

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencils 

I have so many shades of these. I got given a kit that has a fair few mini eyeliners in and one large one of the Perversion liner. My favourites shade are Stag and Pervision. Easily blendable and definitely worth the price!
£15.50

The Runner Up
NARS Larger than Life Eyeliner in Via Venito
I got this in the NARS Glossybox (Which I've done a post on!) and it's just a simple black. It's quite an average eyeliner really that's hiiiiighly pigmented!
£19

Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016.

2015 was a massive whirlwind for me. It was the worst year for me yet, having losing a close friend and my grandad falling ill. But there were some really good moments like one of my best friend's getting married, and her hen do. Going to Birmingham to see Ariana Grande, seeing One Direction live, going on holiday with another best friend and with my family. But there's a few things I'm trying to do in 2016 that I think will massively benefit me.

1. Think Positive. I'm sure I'm one of the most negative people out there, and I have no idea why. I think the worst will happen in each situation. I think the fact I'm a massive worrier doesn't help much, but I'm definitely going to start thinking the best in situations.

2. Stand up for myself more. I'm a pushover, I admit it. I let people walk all over me, and I shouldn't. I need to think of myself rather than other people sometimes. I saw a post the other day about things that everyone should do more in 2016, and one of those things was saying no and not explaining. If I don't want to go somewhere, chances are, I either will or I'll make an excuse. Why can't I just say no? 

3. Spend less time on social media. I think this is one of everyone's this year, I spend so much time online. That isn't always a negative thing, but I need to get off Twitter sometimes and actually go out. I'm already seeing improvements from my mood from staying off of Facebook for a bit!

There are other generic things, drink more water, eat healthily, go to the gym. But those are tiny aspects, I'm determined to be strong this year mentally, rather than physically!

Below are my favourite pictures from 2015. Bye Two Thousand and Fifteen!

The Best of Beauty 2015: Powder and Eyebrows

This year I have decided to choose my best products of 2015. I'm only choosing one beauty product in each section. e.g. one foundation, one mascara. However, I will be doing a "Runner Up" to the product that almost made it.  In this post, powder and eyebrow product. 

Powder

Benefit Hello Flawless

This powder basically feels like a powder foundation. I apply it all over the face and use a little brush to apply it directly onto problem areas. It looks beautiful on the skin and I want to repurchase it, but the price tag definitely puts me off. I'm going to invest in the MAC Studio Fix powder and if it's not as good as this one, I'll stick to this. Baring in mind, the powder has lasted me well over a year! It also has an SPF of 15.

£25.50

The Runner Up
Revlon Photo Ready

I don't have one that magnificently stood out for me but the Revlon Photo Ready would be my next favourite. £11.29

Eyebrows

Sleek Eyebrow Stylist

I have been using this for about a year and a half. It is an absolute favourite of mine, I've repurchased it four times. It has a wax on one side and a spoolie on the other. The spoolie is incredible and I never need a gel to set it. Absolute must!

£5.99

The Runner Up. (It almost won.)

Benefit Gimme Brow

Ahhh the ultimate cult favourite. I love this gel, I use this on its own when I've just had my brows done or with the eyebrow stylist for that bit more va va voom. Mine lasted me a year and I've just repurchased a new one! 

£18.50

Stay tuned for Mascara and Eyeliner next!