Empties // Beauty products

So i thought i would do my first Empties post, so you can see whether i've been loving these products or not. I thought this time i would do it as a video instead of a blog post, so here is my very first You Tube video. Be patient. Here.

Thanks for stopping by.
Meg x

A pamper before the party

Going out, whether that be with the boyfriend, friends or family is great but what i find is the best part of going on a night out is getting ready before hand, if anything it gets me more excited and i love feeling relaxed and refreshed. A few steps i find a must before i go out:

I tend to do my body first before my hair and face so.. First things first (im a realist) i have to jump in the shower, make sure my body is fully exfoliated with Soap and Glory's Flake away and my legs are hairless, after washing my hair i let most of it naturally dry before blow-drying.

I use Garnier ultimate blends body lotion all over my body before tanning or if i want something thicker i use Soap and Glory's righteous butter especially on my elbows, knees, hands and feet where tan tends to stick a bit more. I tend to use Bondi sands Foam Tan but i sometimes substitute it for St Moritz medium foam rubbing in circular motions with a tanning mitt excluding my face.
 After the majority of my body is dry and the tan has set in, i make sure my toenails are painted, even if im not wearing sandals or peep toes it still makes me feel a bit more put together when my tootsies are painted and it saves me doing it another day.

 If needed i'll wax my eyebrows and upper lip before cleansing my face with my Liz Earle cleanse and polish and then finish my cleansing routine which you can see here. I then apply a gradual tan to my face like the dove face and body Dermaspa summer revived mainly because its a tinted lotion so it works alot better on the face.

  My go to hair style when i go out is big curls, i do love big curl and i create this look really simply with my Nicky Clarke heated rollers and i just leave them in until the rest of me is completely ready and they have fully cooled down.
Lastly i'll do my makeup and after I've done everything i'll do my nails, sometimes i'll just paint them or have acrylics depends what i'm feeling.

I love the feeling of getting all made up it really puts me in the mood to go out and just lifts my spirits, a spritz of perfume and im ready to go.

What extra bits do you do before you go out?
Meg x

Spring things to get excited about

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Although my favourite season is autumn and i am very fond of the colder seasons, i do love this time of year when you wake up and the sun is out for once and you just know we are approaching spring/summer.
  I never used to be a big fan of the summer months just because my seasonal wardrobe was mainly black and grey and i wasn't a big lover of sandals, (this was back a few years ago) being sixteen with nothing to do in the holidays always made me long for winter time so i could sit and relax at home attached to my bed and laptop and not feel bad about it as the weather would usually make my excuse up for me.

It is a very different situation this time around, for one, my summer wardrobe has upped itself and i feel a lot more comfortable rocking different outfits that i wouldn't usually. I also, hopefully if all goes to plan, have a few things planned this year that i am looking forward to that are definitely going to make me want to prolong the holiday season.

There is many things to look forward to transitioning from winter to spring, a very small part of why i love the change of seasons is blossom, such a small thing that brightens an entire place up, going from boring to very picture-esc. The fact you don't have to always worry about putting on a coat on the way out (which can sometimes ruin your outfit), putting the fake tan away and hopefully developing a legit one if you're lucky and definitely on of my favourite things, the lighter nights once the clocks change again and you feel like you have more time in a day when its not pitch black at dinner time.
I think the fact you can just prance around in a summer dress with a coffee in your hand down the high street makes everything so much more summery, the ice cold drinks and everything becomes brighter and more colourful, the streets, your wardrobe and peoples moods.

anyone else more excited than i am?
Meg x

daily cleansing routine

My skincare routine I do on a daily basis when I am not too tired and just grab a face wipe!

First steps first i always take my make up off before i cleanse just to make sure its all off and feel extra refreshed, the product i go to for that is, surprise surprise, the Garnier Micellar water, i am currently stocked up on this product for the next few months, the bottle lasts a while so its not one that you have to spend loads on every few weeks, if like me, you find this is your staple product them they also do a 700 ml that i tend to stock up on also the travel size fr times im not at home.

 I find this product completely refreshes my face, I wouldn't say it 100% cleans my skin but i can happily go to bed just using this product as it does a very god job! Its very refreshing and very gentle on your skin, another great point is it actually takes your eye makeup off (even waterproof!).

I then go in with cleanser, which i am currently using Liz Earle cleanse and polish. I have used this product for a very long time because it does the job, i wouldn't say its amazing but its lovely and creamy which keeps your skin moisturised and soft but definitely greasy, i like the fact it kinda strips your skin in good way without it feeling dry, that's how clean you feel!

Most days i will use one of my two favourite exfoliators depending on what im feeling. I have loved them both for a long time and i think I've got to the point where i am very comfortable with them at the moment so i haven't recently branched out. They are both very cleansing and leave your skin feeling super soft. The Garnier Pure Active Blackhead scrub is a harsher scrub so i tend to use this when i need a skin detox, whereas the Garnier Pure Active 3-in-1, so its a mask, scrub and wash in one but i only really use it as a scrub, its clay based so i find its quite gentle and the beads are quite fine.

After all of that i use the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer which i have only recently used for the past few months, its a great product to use during my makeup routine to spritz on my beauty blender as i go also when im finished to keep that radiant look on my skin. If you are anything like me and hate the feeling of your makeup drying through out the or starting to feel a tad uncomfortable then this mist is great for refreshing your skin and hydrating it.

Megan x

My travel bag

As I am currently on my way to Plymouth and I am changing trains in London.
I thought I would write a post about some travel bits and bobs.
My bag is very different on a day to day basis than from when I travel.

Travelling around London, although a very lovely thing to do, can be very unhygienic with the amount of people around.

First things first, hand

sanitiser or hand wipes especially if you are catching a tube or bus its a must.

Ear phones and magazines is another essential although being in London is very time consuming there can be a lot of travelling so its a good way to keep yourself occupied.
Snacks.. Whether you are working, shopping or have errands to run it's always best to have something in your bag to munch on in case you are too busy to stop.. We don't want to be getting light headed now do we?

I will definitely recommend for those who are staying the night or for a few... TAKE A SUITCASE! I will tell you now that you will hugely regret not taking something with wheels, getting to and from your hotel or if your accommodation doesn't look after your bag while waiting to check in/out... Your whole body will thank you, I mean you're quite lucky if you are staying with family.

Dry shampoo and minimal makeup bag is a must for me, I always take my normal over sized make up bag but I like to have a smaller one with essentials in just in case I feel gross and need a top up. Saying that I would say face wipes is and essential if you are a makeup wearer for the fact that I know how cakey your face can feel after you've been sat on a train, plane or car for a while.. a face mist would help also to re-hydrate.

I'm pretty sure I've forgot a few little things that you just chuck in your bag and forget about!

Happy travelling! 

Meg x

Take some time

Time is such an important thing, i mean if you think about it 365 days for a year is barely anything.
We all know it goes fast but i don't think we actually realise when we are sat scrolling through Facebook and instagram and all of a sudden an hour has past by, or when you realise its Monday again and all you've done is work all week.
  Obviously in a ideal life we'd have a job we love so it doesn't feel like work, with enough time to spend with friends and family but still have enough time to do all the things we've longed to do.

I think I need to stop wasting time and start making the most of it.
Starting your day early, i find really helps, its not something we all want to do and its not stopping you from having a lie in but if you have started your day early and spent it well until the evening when you finally get home or get to sit down it can really elongate your day and you will feel like you've crammed so much in one day when really you've just spent the day busy instead of watching Loose Women and Jeremy Kyle.

Planning in advance can make a world of difference, whether its weeks or days it helps bring to your attention how much time you have or when you're free, Although planning is a very good idea i am definitely one for spontaneity, even if you can't quite afford to board a plane to anywhere in the world, or drop everything you have to do that day to get in the car and drive away, one thing i find that's kinda fun to do is plan to get up early one morning, get ready and leave the house, get in car or start walking whether this be on your own, a friend or partner and just pick somewhere, anywhere where you've wanted to go or something that you've wanted to do for a while.

It can make a world of difference making the most of your time and stop worrying about the little things.

Meg x

classic neautrals

Classic nude spring shades

A few neutral shades to give your look a freshly polished look. Sometimes its
great to pair them with a bold outfit instead of having colour in every aspect of your
outfit.

Nails Inc - Uptown £13.50

Revlon Colourstay gel envy 535 Perfect Pair £6.99

Nails Inc - Alexa Cashmere £13.50

Rimmel Salon Pro 237 Soul Session £4.49

Nails Inc - Basil Street £13.50

Seventeen Gel Colour Mocha-Tini £3.99