Sunday book club : The escape room megan golding
Sunday Book Club: The one by john marrs
Book club Sunday : Bridgerton The Duke And I
I am going to try and start of bit of series here .I love to read and I have read a lot during this pandemic. So every Sunday will be a book review and at the end I will tell you what I am currently reading so you can read along I you want to and comment when the review is posted your thoughts this might not work so bare with me .
"Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813
By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable . . .
Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . . "
I am currently reading the flat share by Beth O'leary if you like to read this and share your thoughts when I post the review . For real time reviews follow me on Instagram link in the side bar
Living with chronic pain
Hello I am back today with a different post I have done posts on here about my struggles with anxiety now I want to share the struggles of chronic pain .
If you dont know I suffer with degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine so what this means is that discs in my lower back are loosing fluid and thinning causing pain . I also have 2 slipped disc in my lower back which cause sciatica. There is a nerve in your back called the sciatic nerve which when some thing press it on cause pain to shoot down your leg . So now I have explained briefly what's wrong I will now get to point .
As a young person with chronic pain you feel constantly judged . It feels like people see you getting out the car in disabled space and think your young why you parking there. You go in disabled toilet its the same thing I remember being in a restaurant for my birthday the toilets were upstairs and because I didn't want to judgment form the staff when I went up to get the key to the disabled toilet I battled the stairs. As I came back down a guy shouted should of wore trainers because I was wearing heels i wouldn't normally but I knew i would be mainly sat down so wouldn't cause to much pain. He assumed because I was it the heels causing the problem not my back pain which if I had wore trainers as he suggested I would struggled with the stairs the same way.
People don't understand how chronic pain effects a person they don't get that there will be a couple days week where you wake up feeling sick with pain they don't get that will be days you can't leave the house . There will be days you don't sleep or wake at 5am in pain. I saw a article about spoons and it very true its like you only have so many spoons to do things before pain kicks in and you can't do anymore.
This is not me having a moan it me try to make people aware of chronic pain and the effects because it is a invisible disability and because of that people don't understand. So next time you see a young person get out a car in disabled space or use a disabled toilet just think not all disabilities are visible and you don't know what that persons goes through on a daily basis it might have been a real struggle for them to leave house that day .
Update what to expect
Hello so I have been very in out of blogging the last few years so I am not going to make any promises. However I do want to come back as miss it but it won't be the same stuff .
Since I have been gone we have moved house and are currently in the middle of planning a wedding oh and cornavirus came and we are yet to get back to normality. So what type of posts can you now expect from me . Some book reviews during the pandemic I have got massively back in to read have 2 on the go at all times. Some home stuff might be hacks home update and maybe some home mood boards so you help me decide on some things. So not so much beauty these days cant remember when I last wore make up if I am honest .There be a few weight loss post as not quite finished my journey even though I am a stone and half lighter. I would like share some of things that helped me along some things i have learnt and would like to pass on. so no this is not going to be beauty blog but it still going to me giving you my opinions as normal. I hope you will stick around for the journey !
Tips for weighted hula hooping
2. Start slowly don't get hoop an try and do 10 mins a day because this how you end up hurting your self and will get some cracking bruises . Start with 2-3 mins each side and then increase it slowly so 2-3 mins week 1 the 5 mins week 2 etc . If read any description on weighted hoops most actually advise you do this .
3. To get started but one foot in font of the other and gently swing the hoop the direction of the foot you have forward gently rocking your hips back and forward as you get better you will be able to but you feet together .
4. Keep the hoop at steady pace there is no point trying to wack it round as fast you can because you are more likely to loose control and drop it . If you keep it as nice pace you will be keep up with it and keep control
5. Make sure you have enough space to hoop in .My hoop is quite big but I struggle with a smaller hoop so make sure you have room so your not knocking things brilliant in the garden in the summer but i use are loft as we don't have a garden yet .
Those are my top tips for hooping it is a really good workout and easy to fit in your day. I got my hoop off Facebook but you can get then in argos and amazon my sister got hers in a charity shop so there are loads of options out there.
Book Review : The Couple Next Door
It took me four days to read this book I couldn't put it down it me gripped from the moment I picked it up. It has so many twists every time I thought I had figured out what happened I would find out something else and be like ok maybe not . With out giving anything away all i will say it is all comes together in the end in way so my theories I had through out the book .
I would highly recommend it to any one it has some amazing characters and story line. It is amazing as I say every time I thought I thought I knew it the twist which made me rethink. I think husband marco is my favourite character by far . I cant wait to read more books by this author.
life update
So I have been back to pain clinic and I have decided not to have another epidural because it made things worse not better . So I have asked to be refereed for pain management programme in the mean time I have started doing yoga once a week. I have only been going few weeks so not sure if it helping just yet but I will try any thing once.
Getting The Perfect Blow Dry
1. Use heat protect spray this goes with any heated hair tool but there are loads of heat protect spray that especially for blow drying I use the Toni and guy heat mist .
Moving Out Essentials

1. Slow cooker -Weather you are just moving in to a dorm or you are working and moving you are going to need this . If you are busy and then come in you are not going to want to cook .Get a slower cooker put your meal in morning or the night before so all you have is turn it on. Trust me you will thank me for this .
2. A cordless hoover - I don't mean a gtech there are loads of options they are great for flats or dorms as they are light easy to store and you can get affordable options now on amazon and other stores.
3. Tumble dryer - This one is not really for students but if you are moving out to your first flat get a dryer I know people say it cost you a fortune but I honest haven't seen different in are electric bill since we have had one. So easy and stops washing being hung everywhere looking untidy and leaving that damp smell.
4. Counter top dishwasher - You are so busy if you are moving in to your first flat invest even if you are moving in with partner. If you can invest check Facebook for a more affordable option do not assume the person you are moving will do the pots or be a tidy as you.
5. Air/health fry - We have a deep fat fryer but to be honest it was dangerous and a lot of faff changing oil and such .So I got an air fryer from aldi and it great has a timer so no fear of it being left on and you can cook a lot more stuff in it than a deep fat fryer we do burgers in ours .
So those are must haves for moving out honestly between the slow cooker and air fryer we very rarely use are oven . Hope you have enjoyed this post and I will see you for another post on Wednesday.
Update : Why I Disappeared
My partners nanna passed away and since then we have been sorting stuff out .Also I am 24 and I have changed a lot so I needed to think about what I wanted my blog to be as I am no longer a make up mad teenager . I am adult as much as hate admit that and there other things I would rather share with you even though dont get me wrong still love my make up .
I also started slimming world at the start of the year and I have lost a stone so far so I would like to share that with you some of my favourite recipes, tips for staying on track, food hauls and stuff like that. Basically I want the lifestyle room to become more lifestyle which it never quite did.
We are so in process off trying to get on the property ladder I would like to share some of this with you because it has been eye opening journey so far . People don't tell you how hard it is or where even to start so I would like share parts of this with you not all obviously as it is very personal subject.
Little health update I have had a spinal epidural at the being march. It helped with sciatica and other referred pain i get down my legs .I now need another down both legs not looking forward to it but hopefully it will make so I can do more than can now. I would like to share that journey with you if you don't mind reading .
So that why I appeared and then disappeared again now I am going go clean the bathroom. That's another thing you may see on here cleaning tips and tricks . I am addicted to them see you know your adult when cleaning videos excite you.
suprise ! and OOTD
The reason it has taken so long in truth is because life went crazy my laptop died which the original reason for the gap but then I went back to work, I moved in with my partner and now here we are I am back off work with my back .So here's the plan I am going to post on her once a week on a Wednesday at noon it may turn to twice but let just see how we go, because in general that is when all my post have gone up on here . So while I am here I will share with you my outfit for today and we all know its Autumn winter now because I have pulled out the jumpers and coats two staples at this time of year in any wardrobe . Excuse the mess and the fact I desperately need to clean the mirror this is real life guys no one is perfect.
So I am wearing a grey cable knit jumper I brought in primark a couple of years ago but I am sure you can find one similar its quite a basic piece .My new look blue coat that again I brought I think about 3 years ago but its a really good piece to have in your wardrobe . My next blue skinnies which I can link and you should try these jeans there so comfy . On my feet I have my boohoo boots which I am obsessed with(link) i got them about year ago and i haven't had them off my feet since when it comes to autumn winter time .
Guest Post:5 Style Tips For Curvy Girl’s Formal Outfits
Hello back today with guest post from peter minkoff he have guest posted on here before and always writes amazing pieces so enjoy he also write on the the high style life if you want to read more .
photo by skorchmagazine.com
Go classic
Retro skirts
Pick the right dress
How to wear a blazer
Careful with shoes
A Little Boots Haul !
My Current Everyday Face
This is quick routine but looks polished and put together so let crack on with this post . I mix my younique mineral touch foundation with my rimmel match perfection foundation this gives the correct colour and also gives a nice long lasting finish . I use my seventeen stay time concealer under my eyes and set with the stay matte powder . On my eyes I use a benefit creaseless cream shadow in the colour no pressure this is dark bronze colour . I then apply two coats of the acti labs skyscraper mascara . Then fill in my brows with a makeup revolution brow pencil I have been using this product for a while and by far my favourite .
I then come back and finish off my base makeup so I use the bronzer from sleek face form palette for contour my face . I use the pink sparkly blush in the sleek eye and cheek palette called dancing till dusk I found this the pound shop bargain ! I then back to the sleek face form palette for my highlight I just dust this on the tops of my cheek bone . I haven't pictured a lipstick because it varies my favourites are honey love mac ,velvet teddy mac or a red lip if I am going out my two favourite reds are vian(younique) and mac brave red . Hope you enjoyed this post see you next week !
Yankee Candle Scenterpiece
This was something I was looking into to buying for myself when my friend went and brought me one for looking after her pets while she was away. The one I have is called the rosa from research these burners are about £27.99 and the melt cups £4.99 . So is it worth it ?
I would say so it takes 20 minutes for the whole cup to melt and in my opinion the scent is far stronger than your normal wax tart . Once the cup has completely cooled you can take it out and change scents with ease . Before buying a second one I did remove the wax tart out the melt cup and put normal wax tart in this worked well. However I did have problem getting it out again so this maybe good use once you have used up all the original cup and are left with an empty cup .
Now the cups say that they have a 24 hour burn time but if you're like me and always have one burning they I would say you will definitely benefit from this as a normal wax tart has burn time of just 8 hours so your getting 3 times the burn time with the melt cups.
I currently have 2 melt cups on in lemon and lavender and all time favourite and one in a regular lemon scent which i am yet to burn .All in all I think if your candle /wax tart addict like me then is right up your street .So easy lots of burn time plus its an electric burner so no fear of anything catching fire like with the traditional tart burner with there tea lights. Its a winner in my book !
St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan
So I have had this product for nearly two months and I have in shade medium /dark . This product claims to give you an even streak free natural glow that will hydrate skin for up to 48 hours ! I use this product two to three a week.
It really easy to use but I would say to get a good coverage and it doesn't streak ! The best way I find to use this product is to apply a thick layer at night and then in the morning apply another layer . This way I find gives you the most even tan . It will last you a couple of day then as well and there is less chance of streaking . I love this product and will definitely be repurchasing it may be £14.99 but to me its worth every penny . They do one for the face which I will definitely be trying soon as has heard really good things and if as good as this product definitely a winner !
Current Favourite Lip Combo !
So this a mixture of colours but it is very spring summer appropriate and would like great with a tan or if your still pale like me ! So it mix of pinks and corals as you will see from the swatch below .
So I have eastend snob lip liner all over my lips I wear lip liner under most things because I don't have a very defined lips so this really help give my lips shape and definition. Over the top of that I have the rimmel kate moss in shade 38 which on me is a pinky coral . Then over the top I have younique lip gloss in the shade loveable this just gives your lips dimension I find . So this is a short but sweet post Hope you enjoyed !
P.s love highlighter crayon
Well to be honest it ok it the not the worst its not the best ! I think the thing that lets this product down is the texture . Let me explain it has a very stiff chalky texture which makes it very hard to bend out and nobody wants to see just a line of white somewhere on there face now do they ?
I have been using this on my brow bone to highlight my arch but I have found i have had to use just little bit of concealer just to bend the edges and make it look more natural . The colour of the crayon is great a nice pearlescent champagne type colour . It just the blending factor that lets it down I think you would have use this before your foundation sets so the creaminess of the foundation helps to blend it. So those our my thoughts great product just doesn't blend well but the price it's better than you think I think was around £2 but dont qoute on me it been a long time since I purchased it .
Guest post : Easy guide for choosing the perfect underwear
Finding the right balance between comfortable and sexy is not an easy thing when it comes to underwear options. This is why it is best to choose our battles, as they say. Having a selection of cute and comfortable cotton briefs, right next to a set of designer underwear is the best choice. The most important thing to keep in mind is that a healthy body and skin are the key factor for confidence.





















