Hello People :)

This week I again wanted something quite simple that would match all my outfits. Since it's getting colder and more wintery it's the first time I've reached for darker colours. I'm not a fan of sticking to just one colour as it's a bit boring for me so I'm especially loving the ombre trend as you've probably noticed. I haven't seen many ombre effects done with black which is why I fancied experimenting it myself.

The results are that it went pretty well and i quite like it if i do say so myself :)

What do you think to them? Does it work? 

Here are the polishes I used.

Avon Nail Experts- Gold Strength Base Coat

Sinful- Met Glow Top Coat (wholesalers only)

Rimmel- 60 seconds in Black Out

17- Shimmer Silver (out of a set so it doesn't have a name)

Cosmetic Sponge (to create the gradient effect)

Voila!

Let me know what you think in the comments :)

Hellooooo :)

It occurred to me the other day that since I started writing my blog I've never really introduced myself to my readers which is usually a good place to start isn't it? Since I'm not particularly great at talking about myself I've decided to do a quick introduction (better late than never i suppose) & then go onto my Bedroom Post. I thought this would be a nice way for me to introduce myself without having to talk about myself too much. A bedroom says a lot about a person I think. So lets hop to it!

My name is Katie as you've probably already discovered. I'm 22 years old and I am training to become a Dramatherapist on the MA Course at The University of Derby. I'm not a very 'pink' girly girl but I do love beauty products, hair, make-up, nails and collecting pretty things (which I'm sure you'll notice when you see my room pictures). I have a boyfriend/partner (whichever tickles your fancy) of approximately 3 and a half years (whose counting?). I have a BA Honours degree in Performance & Professional Practice and I have loved, singing, dancing & acting from quite a young age. Unfortunately I don't dance anymore as the cost was too much when I started university but I do still enjoy singing in my spare time. I have a YouTube channel with a few Song Covers if you want to have a peek. Click HERE! 

I think thats about all I can think to say at the minute. Any questions I've unanswered please feel free to ask in the comments :)

                           Soooo... Onto my bedroom tour (the fun part).                              

I've had this door sign since I was about 10 when i had a Bubblegum Bods bedroom. Does anyone else remember the Bubblegum Bods?

Sorry that the lighting isn't too great.

Sunflowers are my favourite flower & pretty                  I love to save things that have happy memories.

much the only flower I'll ever ask for.

This is where the magic happens in a morning. Transforming me from a half-asleep, worse for wear looking snuggle princess to a presentable young lady :) I hope hehe! I am a bit of an organisation freak with my sticky labels and lists here there and everywhere, my friends often point this out to me and make fun (what are friends for ay?).

Feast your eyes on a few of my storage methods. Just keeps things looking a bit tidier if they're hidden away or stored in baskets don't you think? Although I would be lying if I told you my room was always this tidy. My mum will be very proud if she looks at this post :)

My book shelf is getting a bit ridiculous..... A friend of my partners family passes me books she's read but she passes them to me a lot faster then I can get through them. Some of them I've already read but I just can't part with them for some straaaange reason. Does anyone else suffer this?

So I think thats about it. I feel I've shared a little corner of my life with you that is my bedroom. I hope you've enjoyed this post, it's a bit different to what I usually write but as I've found with reading other peoples blogs, its nice to know a little bit about the star behind the making of it.

Hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed writing :)

Hello people :)

I went to see the amazing Newton Faulkner last night at York Barbican (what a lovely venue by the way) and i really thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn't feel the need to dress up too much as his gigs are quite small and none dressy. Also i was standing so i didn't want to be uncomfortable.

Here is the outfit i opted for....

This week i fancied something simple but pretty and i think these baby pink glittery nails fit the bill perfectly. I'm not usually much of a pink person but i think that this shade is quite a subtle, neutral colour thats not 'too girly' for me. I teamed the pink with a Claire's accessories glitter to add a bit of sparkle.

Here are the products i have used on my nails & below are the links to purchase these items or just to have a better look at them :)

O.P.I- Pink Friday (Nicki Minaj Minis set which is currently only £9 on ASOS) 

Claire's cosmetics chip resistant glitter polish

Sinful Nail Enamel- Met Glow Top Coat (wholesalers only)

Avon Nail Experts- 24k Gold Strength 

Hope you enjoy.

Firstly I'm going to steam my face with a Lush Tea Tree Toner Tab.

"Tea Tree toner tab delivers tea tree oil to your face in a concentration that will be antibacterial without spoiling your skin's natural defences. Our toner water range is an attempt to deliver good quality essential oils to your face in the correct concentration. 

They are not just toners, but are aromatherapy in dilution, ready to be used at a moments notice. 

Most toners are preserved water with added astringent ingredients to act on the pores. Ours take a more gentle approach, which means that steaming the face is possible without any harsh ingredients present."

I love these little tabs, I think they're genius & work wonders when your skin is becoming congested. Literally just pop in a bowl of hot water, watch it fizz away, cover your head with a towel & feeeeeel the steeeeeam working its magic for approximately 10 minutes. Afterwards you can pour the water into a spray bottle & use it as a toner to spritz your face with for the next week (best kept in the fridge). That way all that lovely water doesn't feel like its being wasted. Voila!

 

Onto running my bath. One of my absolute favourites from Lush. This little gem smells absolutely divine & the reason I think I love it even more than natural is because it reminds me of the scent of a steam room in the Aqua Sana at Centre Parcs. Centre Parcs is probably my favourite place on earth so for a little product to take me back there for an hour or so whilst i soak is enough to make Katie very happyyyyyy. (Cheesy Grin)

"A sweet creamy candy-floss pink bath that's like a hug in a soft fluffy towel. This one is a girly night in. Makes you want to put on your cutest jambes, bounce on the bed and have a pillow fight. For those who know that youth and innocent glee are things never to be left behind"

This bubble bar leaves my skin supersoft with all of its moisturising ingredients such as cocoa butter & almond oil & I usually split this into 4 pieces to get better value for my £2.50 haha.