Gifts #bigblogmasproject Day 23

 Hey guys!

Today's post is about gifts.

Every year everybody goes crazy making sure they've bought a gift for everyone in the family, whether it's a small or big gift. It's always nice to present a gift to loved ones, the look on their faces when they open a gift is priceless.

I'm definitely a giver, I love giving and helping, it's a natural thing for me to be generous, especially at Christmas time. This year I definitely went over the top with buying gifts, I just couldn't help myself!

My mum said something to me and my siblings this year that made really think, 'why do we need to give gifts? Can't we just do nice things for each other that day?' So she came up with the idea of writing nice things you can do for someone on a little piece and put it in a bowl and then on Christmas day, you pick one and then person that wrote it, will do that nice thing for you. I think it's such a nice idea, trust my mum to come up with something like that. Christmas isn't all about the gifts!

I'm so excited for Christmas and I can't wait to spend time with my family and I really, really can't wait for that Christmas dinner!

How are you spending your Christmas day, I'd love to know!

Thanks for reading guys!

Jesslyn x

Pre - Christmas Superdrug Haul #bigblogmasproject Day 21

Hey everyone,

Long time no blog, I've been really lazy with my blogging lately, I've been trying to focus on getting ready for Christmas and I've been working on my portfolio and sketchbook for uni interviews. I haven't been purposely ignoring my blog, it's just the last thing I do, however I always remember to take pictures especially for a haul!

Me and my sister took a trip to our local Superdrug (it's literally 5 mins away from home) and we decided to buy a few things for ourselves and each other (it's giving season!) I spent much more on my sister than I did on my self, there wasn't much I wanted and didn't want to buy a lot because I knew I'd be getting more beauty bits for Christmas.

I've wrapped my sister's items so they can't be included in the haul (obviously Jesslyn!)

First of all, I needed a new hand cream, during winter my hands are constantly dry even when I've just moisturised them, as soon as I step outside they look so dry. I thought I'd try out Superdrug's brand, they had many different ones but I opted for the 2 in 1 hand and nail cream, I've been loving it so far.

Also from the Superdrug brand, facial cleansing wipes. I know some people hate wipes but wipes are great to have. Great for travelling or just lazy days. I've used them before and I love them.

The next 2 items are from MUA, I love MUA and most of my make up collection is MUA. I really wanted to try something from the luxe range so I picked up the lip lacquer in Kooky. I can't wait to try it out and review it for you guys. Second is the Pro-Base fixing mist, I've been very hesitant to buy MUA's fixing mist because I wasn't sure if it would perform well, I read a couple reviews and most people seemed to like it so I went for it and bought it.

I had my eye on the NYC quad eye shadow palette in Best of Broadway for so long but I didn't want to get it because I had never tried any palettes or eye shadows from NYC so I wasn't sure if I should. But it's Christmas and I thought why not, it's only £3!

LA Colors is also a great make up brand that I love, they stock LA Colors in my local hair shop and I always pick up something from the counter. They also stock LA Colors in Beauty Base in Westfield Stratford.

I picked up a lip liner in a nude-y brown to wear under lip glosses and it was only 99p!

It's not from Superdrug but I bought this cardigan from Primark, it was on sale for £5 and I couldn't help myself. I think I went into Primark to look for a certain thing but they didn't have it so I bought this to make myself happier haha

That's yet again another haul for you all!

I can't stop shopping guys, I know you all love the hauls and I love shopping so everyone's happy!

Haha thanks for reading guys!

Jesslyn

Christmas Gift Guide | For Mum & Dad #bigblogmasproject Day 17

Dad's Slippers John Lewis | Mum's Slipper John Lewis 

Mum's Hand Mixer Debennhams | Dad's Tool Box Homebase

Mum and Dad's Spice Rack John Lewis

Hi guys,

Christmas is around the corner and if like me, you're still rushing around for presents and the presents list is dragging on the floor behind you, you're stressing out a bit and don't know what to buy the ones that are on top of your list. Here's a Christmas gift guide for your beloved parents.

When it comes to parents (well, mine) they never give you the slightest clue to what they'd want, they say 'you don't need to buy me anything' or 'spend the money on your siblings' which makes it so hard to buy them a gift when you really want to. 

Slippers. Every year, someone in my family buys my parents slippers and they love it. Who doesn't love a new pair of comfy slippers? Pyjamas, dressing gowns, extra cosy socks are always great presents. There are so many different types of slippers out there, I'm sure you'll find a pair to suit any personality.

Next are the tools! Parents love tools, anything to make a job easier, they want. Any baker would love a hand mixer, speeds up the process and makes everything about baking easier, right? Mama would love that!

And I know dads have a million and one tool boxes already but bits and bobs always go missing! So why not buy him another one, he'd be more than happy to try and balance yet another one on the shed shelf.

Now, if you're really stuck or you've bought them separate gifts already, joint gifts are always nice.

My parents both love cooking and their spices. A spice rack is a great thing to have in the kitchen and for them to share. They'll also think it's quite fancy shmancy and they'll be happy that you went out and bought them something even when they insisted you don't!

That's my Christmas gift guide for mummy and daddy!

I hope it's helped you out a little bit if you were stuck on what to buy your parents, thanks for reading!

Jesslyn x

Maybelline Pure-Liquid Mineral Foundation | First Impressions

Hello everyone!

I haven't done a beauty post in a while and I wanted to share with you guys a new foundation I purchased a a while ago.

I wanted to finish my current foundation (I still haven't, I couldn't resist) before starting a new one.

I bought it from a make up stall inside my local shopping centre that sell discounted make up.

I paid £4 for this foundation, I think they've stopped selling it in Boots and I haven't seen it in Superdrug but I know you can purchase it from Fragrance Direct.

I applied this foundation with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush, I put a pea-sized amount on the back of my hand and applied the first layer. Then, I let it sink into my sink for about 10mins and then I applied the second layer. It has great coverage, I don't like my foundations to be too heavy so this coverage is perfect.

I didn't use a moisturiser before or any powder after applying the foundation to see how my skin would react to it.

I kept on the foundation for the whole day, it was quite dry at the start of the day, I think this was due to not using a moisturiser but as the day progressed I could see the oilyness coming through, my oily skin never takes a break!

I've only used this foundation once and my first impressions are that it's a very light foundation because it's oil free and it blends very well.

It's definitely buildable and can be used if you have oily skin. I'd recommend you use a powder after applying if you have oily skin.

I'm going to do a full review when I start using this foundation regularly and let you guys know how I get on with it!

Let me know if you've tried this foundation and what your opinions are on it!

Thanks for reading guys

Jesslyn x

3 Days With FashionSquash #bigblogmasproject Day 11, 12 & 13

Hey everyone, 

I'm going to start off by apologising for my unforeseen absence, I've been so busy this week that I haven't been able to blog, chill or even tweet!

I've had multiple college deadlines (another one on Monday too!) and I've just been trying to get all my work done as you know my education comes before blogging. 

So due to the fact that I'm supposed to be blogging everyday for the #bigblogmasproject, I decided to put together a post that is 3 days in one, as I took pictures everyday and thought I share my 3 absent days with you all!

Onto the post... 

Warning: It's a picture heavy one!

Day 1 - the 11th

So it was a normal Wednesday at college, a boring one that is. Until, my two little (literally haha!) friends invited me and my best friend out for lunch and we couldn't help but say yes.

They recommended we all go to a kebab place they'd been to before and it was amazing! I think I tweeted a picture that day!

It was called the 'Waterfall Kebab Centre' and it's 10mins or so away from our college. The plates they brought us were massive, we struggled to finish it, thanks to my fast metabolism and quick digestive system, we didn't waste too much!

We were so stuffed, we literally walked into college like pregnant women haha 

That was basically the highlight of my day, definitely got my brain food, worked like a machine when I got back to college!

How I'm going to miss my college days :(

Day 2 - the 12th

It's Thursday and it's another day at college. 

Getting ready on a Thursday morning is always a rush, even though I have an hour extra to get ready, I still manage to be rushing!

My wardrobe at the moment is a disgrace, there's clothes spilling out the bottom, clothes and belt being hung over the rail, it's just all a mess, I don't know how I find anything. I definitely want to get rid of my wardrobe and have an open closet/clothing rail!

It was going to be a day of finishing off the portfolio pages I'd started for my portfolio advice day at London College of Fashion. I spent my day drawing away, sticking things down and making sure there were a good selection of pages.

Me and bestie always take trips to toilet during long lessons so we took a couple pictures on the way back to class haha

Pretty boring day but it was about the all important work which I love doing!

Day 3 - the 13th

Finally Friday (TGIF!), usually it's my day of rest as I don't have college but no, London College of Fashion had their portfolio advice day so no rest for me!

I left my house nice and early as it's not a good look to be late to your, possibly, future uni so being on time was essential.

So after all the advice I got, I'm super confident and excited about getting my portfolio and sketchbooks finished, never been so motivated. I'm so pumped up for my interview on the 7th of February.

I met with the best friend (yep, I see her a lot haha) in Oxford Circus, don't you just love the Christmas decor? We had a little browse and decided to go home after an hour. On the way home, bestie thought she'd treat us to a bit of Burger King and I must say, it was one of the nicest looking ones I've been into, it looked like an American diner. Fancy Schmancy!

So that was my 3 days of fun!

It probably doesn't seem busy but for me, getting up everyday at 6 and not getting home until 12-13 hours later is busy to me, I'm lazy, I like being in my house haha!

I'm back with my blogging schedule so you should be seeing regular posts from moi and I'm going to try and keep up with blogging everyday for the #bigblogmasproject.

Hope you all enjoyed reading what I get up to and let me know if you'd like to see more posts like this, I'd be more than  happy to post more.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned lovelies!

Jesslyn

Another Mini Haul #bigblogmasproject Day 10

Superdrug Body Spray | Nivea Pearl & Beauty Anti-Perspirant | MUA Nail Polish in Koala Bear

All Superdrug

La Roche - Posay Effaclar Duo

Hi guys,

Day 10 and yes, it's another haul, disgusting I know. To my defence, it's a mini one!

Every time I put up a haul, I end up going shopping again, I love shopping at this time of the year, whether it's for myself or others.

Me and my best friend popped into Superdrug to have a look at some things for her and I remembered I needed to get new body sprays and things.

Lots of people like going make up shopping with me because I'm always recommending things, giving mini reviews and telling them what to stay away from, being a beauty blogger makes life easier.

So after being a personal shopper, I had a look at the MUA counter (which is usually empty) and decided to try out a MUA nail polish, I've always seen good reviews so I thought why not, it's only £1!

Lastly, I really wanted to try out the La Roche - Posay Effaclar Duo before buying it, so headed over to the website to see if I could get a sample and voila, I managed to get my hands on one. Great stuff, can't wait to see the results and hopefully purchase a full size one as I also got a voucher for £2 off for it!

That's another haul for you lovelies, anything you've bought from Superdrug recently?
Have you tried the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo, did it work for you?

Stay tuned for reviews and thanks for reading!

Jesslyn x

OOTD | Teach Me How To Layer Up #bigblogmasproject Day 9

Burgundy Top Primark | Pinafore New Look | Boyfriend Blazer Primark | Shoes Nike Team Hustle D6 Junior Basketball Trainers | Coat Primark | Hat (my sister's) | Gold Bracelet Primark | Watch eBay | Rings Primark & eBay

Hello everyone,

It feels like I haven't done an OOTD in ages!

It's day 8, can't believe we've done a week of December already, it's going to be 2014 before we know it. 
I've been quite busy lately, with college, family and just everything in general so taking pictures of my outfits is something I never remember to do.

It's cold out here and layering up is essential so this is my combination of clothing. I really wanted to wear my pinafore because I don't think I'm going to wear it again until Spring, I can't handle the cold! How are you all layering up? 

This is the first time I've shown you guys an outfit with my 'new' trainers, well they're not new to me haha
I'll be featuring them in my lookbook soon so you'll get to see more of them.

I'm definitely going to be doing lots more OOTD's this Winter, you can have so much fun with Winter fashion because there's so much more to wear!
Stay tuned and thanks for reading

Jesslyn x

Clothes Show Live 2013 | My Experience #bigblogmasproject Day 8

Hey everyone, 

Last week, I won Clothes Show Live tickets and chose Saturday to attend.
The last time I went to Clothes Show Live I was 14 and went with my Textiles class at school. Since then, I've always wanted to go the next year and hoped my school would take us again but they didn't and forgot all about it.
As I'd started blogging last year, lots of bloggers were going and I really wanted to go but couldn't afford it and wasn't prepared.
So this year, I made it my mission to get to Clothes Show Live and it was fate that I won tickets to go with my best friend that really wanted to go too!

I must say there was a lot to look at and it was definitely overwhelming, I left with 2 goody bags as I just couldn't carry anything else or spend my money on lots of stuff!

Saw quite a few celebs which was cool and listened to Kingsland Road sing (it was evident why they're not on XFactor anymore haha!)

Below are a few pictures I took!

Lauren Goodger!

 Gemma!

 Henry Holland & Becca Dudley!

Overall, I'm so happy I won tickets to go, I definitely want to go next year, at least I'll be prepared for the endless rows of stalls and brands and make up and clothes and goody bags haha

Did you go to CSL? Did you have have fun and will you be going next year?

Thanks for reading!

Jesslyn

Christmas EOTD Series #3 #bigblogmasproject Day 6

Hey everyone,

It's day 6 and I've got another EOTD for my Christmas series, I've been using my 120 colours eye shadow palette to create them.

I love the oranges and gold for Christmas, it's great with an all black outfit and a glossy nude lip.

I applied the coral shade all over the lid and then added the 2 dark shades into the crease.

I lastly added my highlight shade under my brows and added the gold shade in my tear duct.

What do you guys think? Is it a look you'd go for?

Let me know and thanks for reading

Jesslyn x