Beck

Monday, 5 January 2015

Makeup of the day

Hi!

Just a quick post to show what makeup i'm wearing today.

Concealer // Seventeen Phwoar Paint

Foundation // Rimmel London Match Perfection

Clarifying Powder // Rimmel London Clear Complexion

Bronzer // Collection Bronze Glow

Blusher // Rimmel London Live Pink

Eye Shadow // Next Cashmere

Eyebrows // No. 7 Beautiful Eyebrow

Eyeliner // Soap & Glory Supercat

Mascara // Soap & Glory - Thick & Fast

Lipstick // Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution - Glastonberry

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Hi!

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and welcomed the New Year in style. I wasn't sure what I wanted my first post of the new year to be, sat in the staff room at work yesterday afternoon I decided to write a list of posts I want to write in the upcoming months. I ended up writing over three pages of ideas to blog! I'm so excited to get back into the swing of blogging!

Today I just wanted to share my resolutions for this year I have two which I believe will benefit me in so many ways:

1. Work harder - Over the past few years I've become far too lazy with my work, not only school (well, university now), sometimes I get lazy with my blog too which annoys me because I just LOVE writing and sharing things on here. Also, I found myself slacking at work too. I decided to change this and work harder, work harder to achieve my goals, get brilliant grades, motivate myself to work hard at my job and blog more. In the end hard work pays off, right?

2. Say "Yes" more - Frequently I find myself declining invitations to going out, whether it be to the pub, cinema or even just to a friends house and I say no. Sometimes it's anxiety but most of the time, yet again, it's just me being lazy. I don't want to be that person that stays in all the time and doesn't see anyone out and about. By saying "yes" more I feel I'm being far more open minded and positive towards life.

I think making resolutions each year is a wonderful thing. Make ones that you don't think you'll stick to and then be impressed when you do! You're life is what you make it, strive to make yourself and others around you happy.

What are your resolutions?

Bye for now. :)

Tuesday, 9 December 2014

Taking a step out

I've never mentioned this on my blog until now, I suffer from anxiety. It's a horrible thing to suffer from, especially when people just see you as 'happy' and 'bubbly'. However, there are a few small things I try to do each day to help myself and try to overcome this anxiety, I thought I would share these on my blog incase it could help others.

1. Leave the house at least once a day. This may sound silly but in the past there were weeks, even MONTHS when I didn't leave the house but now I motivate myself, whether it be for lectures, meeting up with a friend or work. Just leaving the house, seeing the outside world once a day has really helped.

2. Join a society. This is more for if you're at university. Joining a society may seem like a terrifying idea however, meeting new people who share the same interests and passion as you really helps. I joined the anime, comics and gaming society at my university and I have met so many lovely people, and made some wonderful new friends. Also, you don't have to do this alone, I joined the society with friends.

3. Do something once a day that's out of your comfort zone. This sounds a bit overboard however my comfort zone is VERY small! By this I mean calling people, going to a friends house. More recently, I have tried to help at least one stranger a day and the kindness of people really helps to settle my nerves.

4. Talk to someone. If i'm ever feeling anxious or down I now ALWAYS talk to someone, I used to bottle everything up and make myself feel a hundred times worse, talking to someone is incredibly important.

These are a few of the things I try to do each day. Anxiety is awful but if you try making your own goals like this, it too could help you.

Thanks for reading!

Bye for now!

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

Monday, 8 December 2014

Eye Shadow Palette's

Cashmere Eye Shadows - £6 Next

Barry M Super Shadow & Primer Palette - £6.49 Superdrug

Hi!

I've been really eye shadow crazy at the moment, I love mixing and blending colours together to make unique styles especially during the festive season with all the Christmas parties!

I'm super happy I found this eye shadow palette in Next, it's the same colours as one of the Urban Decay range but so much more cheaper! The eye shadows last all day without needing to be refreshed and the colours are wonderfully pigmented.

The Barry M eye shadow palette comes with a primer however, this primer is disappointing. It crumbles and leaves the eyeshadow to look tacky. On their own, the eyeshadows are beautiful, there's a lovely range of colours including a sparkly golden shade perfect for party season. High street eye shadow palette's are definitely getting better and I am becoming more impressed with them each time a try a new one.

What are your favourite high street eye shadows?

Thanks for reading!

Bye for now. :)

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Been away a while.

Hi!

As you've probably noticed I've been away from blogging for quite a while. I had to take a break as I just had a huge amount of university work, filming, editing, pitching, building sets, travelling! Also, at the weekends i've been busy at work, I decided to take a break until I was able to get my work into flow and work out how to balance university work, a job, a social life and my blog! I've finally made a plan therefore... i'm back!

Where have I been?

Follow me on Instagram ! I post pretty much everyday of what I'm up to / where I am. Take a look at my Twitter too.

In November I had the opportunity to go to Amsterdam for the IDFA (International Documentary Film festival Amsterdam) the documentaries I watched were incredible and Amsterdam itself was a beautiful place.