Where have I been?

Hey everyone, I haven't posted any blog posts in months and I just wanted to give you a little update on my life!

So firstly I'm finally 16! I haven't done a blog post since before Christmas so you obviously won't know! I'm also in year 11 so I will be sitting my GCSE exams next month which I kind of scary!  I have so much revision to do so that is the reason why I haven't posted in months but I do want to start posting again because I really like blogging and fashion and make up.

Secondly, I have done lots of shopping recently so I have loads of hauls that I could upload.  I might also do a hair care blog post because it has almost been a year since I had my hair cut!

But apart from exam stress and sleepless nights my life is actually pretty good at the minute! I can't wait to start blogging again!

MUA HAUL

Ok so...
The last post I posted was me saying that I would try really hard to get my blog back on track but I know that I've failed it, It's just that I have so many exams at the minute so its really important that revising is my main priority!  So I've decided that for the time being I'm just going to post when I get time.

I'm going to be doing a haul post today!!!
It feels like I haven't posted in ages but I have been on a mini MUA haul and OMG I'm so excited to use these products I don't think I've ever been this excited to try out some make up in ages!

So the first thing I got was a lipstick which is in shade 16 'nectar'.  I'm really impressed with this lipstick for two reasons, the first being that when I got it I thought it was going to be a kind of pale nude colour but when I put it on it was bright orange which at first came as a bit of a shock but afterwards I got used to it I really liked it!  The second reason I'm impressed with this is the lasting power, I find with other MUA lipsticks they don't stay on very long and I'm not one of them girls who carry make up around with them and touch up, once it starts coming off I just leave it, which I know that I shouldn't but... anyway it lasts for at least ages, I wore it today and put it on at around 12am and it only started to come off at around half 5 to pm.  So overall I'm impressed it's an amazing colour plus it was only £1!

The second thing I picked up was the starry night palette.  I wasn't going to get this but there was an offer on where it was 3 for 2 and triple points in Superdrug so I why not? I like this palette because of the colours, I like how there are darker colours and then silvery colours but there is only one bright colour which is pink.  I also like how there isn't any matte shades, I love matte eye shadows but I feel like I can do more with sparkly non matte colours and these colours are great for Christmas!!!

The next palette isn't mine and it wasn't part of my haul BUT I just wanted to talk about it, it is the Glitter ball palette and the colours in it are AMAZING!  Again non of the colours are matte but they are all so nice and bright and they're just really easy to work with!

Finally, the last thing I picked up was the 'Elysium palette' now, this is the thing I was most excited about, I think that it looks AMAZING, I love it because it has like the 2 different sides, one side is all shimmery and light colours and the other side is ark and smoky.  I first saw this on the MUA Facebook page and I was like "WOW I need this really bad"  I haven't tried it yet but it just looks so good and you get matte and shimmery shades which make it even better plus you can have a mess around with both sides!

Ok so, I suppose you're all wondering where the pictures and swatches are? right? well my phone was being an idiot and hating on me so it wouldn't let me transfer the pictures to my laptop but when it finally works I will edit them in but for now I'll just leave the links...

Lipstick - £1 (click here)
Starry night palette - £4 (click here)
Glitter ball palette - £4 (click here)
Elysium palette - £6 (click here)

Love Shannon
xx

I'm back!

Hey... so it's been about 3 weeks since I've done a proper blog post and I'm really disappointed in myself :(  When I first started this blog around 2 months ago I used all my ideas and posted a blog post every single day, I do kind of regret that to be honest, looking back I wished I had saved the other blog posts as drafts and just done a blog post every week or even twice a week, if I would have done that I would have more to post about.  However I just feel like I'm trying to make excuses for myself and I just need to be honest with myself, I am so proud of myself that my blog has reached 181 followers! I didn't even expect to reach 2 never mind 181 in just over 2 months!  from this blog post forward (if that makes sense) I'm going to try an post a decent blog post at least twice a week and a tag every Thursday...  I think this is a realistic goal and I think it is possible I just need to figure out days and I'll start posting again, I PROMISE!!! xxx

 

Love Shannon xx

This or that tag

Ok so...

i haven't posted In agessss and I'm living with my nan for a week while my mum and dad are on holiday so I have decided to go with a easy blog post (that i was meant to post yesterday)

Makeup:

blush or bronzer

Blush

lip gloss or lipstick

Lipstick

eye liner or mascara

Mascara

foundation or concealer

Foundation

neutral or colour eye shadow

Neutral

pressed or loose eye shadows

Pressed

brushes or sponges

Brushes

Nails:

OPI or china glaze

OPI

Long or short

Long

Acrylic or natural

Natural

Bright or dark

Bright

Flower or no flower

Flower

Body:

perfume or body splash

Perfume

lotion or body butter

Body butter

body wash or soap

Body wash

lush or other bath company

Lush

Fashion:

jeans or sweat pants

Jeans

long sleeve of short

Short

dresses or skirts

Dresses

stripes or plaid

Stripes

flip flops or sandals

Flip flops

scarves or hats

Scarves

studs or dangly earrings

Studs

necklaces or bracelets

Necklace

heels or flats

flats

cowboy boots or riding boots

Cowboy boots

jacket or hoodie

Jacket

forever 21 or charlotte russe

Forever 21

abercombie or Hollister

Hollister

Hair:

curly or straight

Curly

bun or ponytail

Bun

bobby pins or butterfly clips

Bobby pins

hair spray or gel

Hair spray

long or short

Long

light or dark

Dark

side sweep bangs or full bangs

Side sweep bangs

up or down

Up

Random:

Rain or shine

Shine

Summer or winter

Winter

Fall or spring

Fall

Chocolate or vanilla

Vanilla

Thanks for reading

Love Shannon

xx

review - NYC all day long smooth skin foundation.

Ok so...

about 3 weeks ago I bought the NYC foundation and my plan was to a first impression video but I forgot :( and because I've had it a few weeks and used it pretty much every day there's no point in doing a first impressions so instead I'm going to do a review!

 

So overall this foundation is AMAZING!  I love it and for only £2.50 it was a barging!  I bought it in Superdrug when the NYC make up was on offer and it's just perfect!  It is the perfect shade as well, which is a big thing for me because I have freckles but my skin colour is really light so I can't get shades which are too light or shades that are too dark, so this is the perfect shade!  It has good coverage and lasts all day and also blends really well with my concealer!  It's just perfect and I would recommend anybody to get it, I think there's around 6 or 7 shades but I got it in shade Classic Ivory.

 

 

I hope you liked this blog post!

 

Thanks for reading

 

Love Shannon

xx 

I havent posted in agesss - 99 questions tag

Ok so...

I'm bored and haven't posted in ages so I'm going to do the 99 questions tag!

 

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Closed, I cant get to sleep with them open :(

 

2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

Nopeeeee

 

3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

bed sheets tucked in but the duvet tucked out, even at the end of my bed!

 

4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

No, didn't even know people stole street signs?

 

5:Do you like to use post-it notes?

Nahh

 

6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

I use Superdrug offers on receipts because I get them from my beauty card but I don't use coupons

 

7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

Bees, cause I'm the queen Bee so they'd just bow down :))

 

8:Do you have freckles?

Yep and I HATE them!

 

9:Do you always smile for pictures?

Nope, Peace and pout...

 

10:What is your biggest pet peeve?

I don't know if you'd class it as a pet peeve but when people don't use manners, like please and thank you it really annoys me!

 

11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

only when I'm really bored!!!

12:Have you ever peed in the woods?

Nope, eww gross

 

13:What about pooped in the woods?

Nope, even worse!

 

14:Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?

At school with my friends when I'm really hyper and we all just start dancing

 

15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?

No.

 

16:How many people have you slept with this week?

None.

 

17:What size is your bed?

Single.

 

18:What is your Song of the week?

Oh Cecilia by The Vamps

 

19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

yeah... why would it not be okay?

 

20:Do you still watch cartoons?

Nope, unless I'm with my baby cousin.

 

21:Whats your least favourite movie?

I don't know I hate quite a few films, it would probably be The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings...

 

22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

where I hide MY food in my house (nobody ever finds it) which is behind the draw in my bedroom with a bit of a gap!

 

23:What do you drink with dinner?

Flavoured Water

24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Tomato Ketchup

 

25:What is your favourite food?

Chicken nuggets

 

26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Nick and Norah's infinite playlist and The Fault in Our Stars!

 

27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?

If my dog counts...

28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

I was a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and now Ranger!

 

29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

No.

 

30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

I write letters to my sister all the time when she's mad at me and then she keeps them all in a little box!

 

31:Can you change the oil on a car?

no, wouldn't have a clue where to start!

 

32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Don't drive.

 

33:Ever ran out of gas?

Don't drive.

 

34:Favourite kind of sandwich?

Cheese spread obvs :)

 

35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Pop tarts!

 

36:What is your usual bedtime?

like 10:30 on school nights and whatever time I fall asleep at the weekends.

 

37:Are you lazy?

ermmm...

 

38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

a witch :)

 

39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?

I don't know what that means...

 

40:How many languages can you speak?

English, Text, Emoji and sarcasm :*

 

41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Nope

 

42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

I don't know what either of them things are...

 

43:Are you stubborn?

ermmm...

44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman?

I don't know who they are...

 

45:Ever watch soap operas?

when do I not watch soaps... (Eastenders and Corrie are the faves)

 

46:Are you afraid of heights?

No

 

47:Do you sing in the car?

Yep, who doesn't sing in the car???

 

48:Do you sing in the shower?

Depends who's in the house and if the window is open

 

49:Do you dance in the car?

yeahhhh

 

50:Ever used a gun?

nope

 

51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

school picture last Friday (if that counts)

 

52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?

No, High school musical is a bit but they're cuteee

 

53:Is Christmas stressful?

In my  house YES because all the family come round to eat!

 

54:Ever eat a pierogi?

Don't have a clue what that is???

 

55:Favourite type of fruit pie?

None, don't like fruit pies

 

56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Business woman

 

57:Do you believe in ghosts?

Yep

 

58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

All the time

 

59:Take a vitamin daily?

yep, for growth

 

60:Wear slippers?

sometimes

 

61:Wear a bath robe?

no, I put my pyjamas on straight after I get out of the shower.

 

62:What do you wear to bed?

pyjamas

 

63:First concert?

west life

 

64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

We don't have them in England.

 

65:Nike or Adidas?

Nike

 

66:Cheetos Or Fritos?

Never had either of them before

 

67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

peanuts

 

68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

nope

 

69:Ever take dance lessons?

Morris dancing

 

70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

nahh

 

71:Can you curl your tongue?

yep

 

72:Ever won a spelling bee?

nope

 

73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

yeah, all the time.

 

74:Own any record albums?

nope

 

75:Own a record player?

nope

 

76:Regularly burn incense?

never

 

77:Ever been in love?

nope

 

78:Who would you like to see in concert?

McBusted

 

79:What was the last concert you saw?

The Saturdays

 

80:Hot tea or cold tea?

Hot tea

 

81:Tea or coffee?

tea

 

82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?

sugar

 

83:Can you swim well?

yep

 

84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

yep

 

85:Are you patient?

ermmm...

 

86:DJ or band, at a wedding?

DJ

 

87:Ever won a contest?

an artist competition when I was about 9!

 

88:Ever have plastic surgery?

nope

 

89:Which are better black or green olives?

none

 

90:Can you knit or crochet?

knit a bit

 

91:Best room for a fireplace?

front room

 

92:Do you want to get married?

who doesn't

 

93:If married, how long have you been married?

Not married

 

94:Who was your HS crush?

???

 

95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

ermmm...

 

96:Do you have kids?

no

 

97:Do you want kids?

yep

 

98:Whats your favourite colour?

Pink

 

99:Do you miss anyone right now?

nahh.

 

I know this was long, it took ages to write but thanks for reading

 

Love Shannon

xx

Favourite Quotes!

I was supposed to upload this yesterday but I completely forgot!  Sorry :(

 

 I have decided to share my favourite quotes with you! This isn't in order but these are my favourite quotes :

* “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” - Dr Seuss

* “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde

* “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” - Bernard M Baruch

* “You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr Seuss 

* “In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.” - Robert Frost 

* “I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” - Marilyn Monroe

* “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -  Ralph Waldo Emerson

* “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” - A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)

* "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart and I'll stay there forever" - A.A Mine (Winnie-the-pooh)

 

so they are just a few of my favourite quotes but my all time favourite quotes are Peter Pan quotes, here are a few of my favourites:

 

* “To die would be an awfully big adventure.”

* “All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”

 * “Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.”  

* “Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it.”

 * "Second to the right, and then straight on till morning" 

 

Thanks for reading

 

Love Shannon

xx