A Face Full of Charlotte Tilbury

Last weekend on my day off I decided to take the time to do my makeup, which means delving deep into my collection. I ended up picking out my best Charlotte Tilbury makeup as it just so dreamy. Since Christmas when I was gifted quite a few pieces from the Charlotte Tilbury collection which can read all about in a post here, I have been putting the products to the test and I have to say I am not disappointed.

The Dolce Vita Palette (£38) is sooo pretty, I find myself just stopping and staring at it in all of its glory. I have to say the gorgeous golden shimmer shade is not quite as pigmented as I would have wished it to be considering the price. If you have any recommendations of a good eyelid primer or whether you have worn it with a wet brush please let me know. The other shades are all gorgeous and the palette is so well put together, they complement each other really well.

I have been putting my base products to the test, and I definitely have some favourites. When the Magic Foundation (£29.50) was first released, I was not too sure about it. I have quite dry skin, and I did not find this as creamy as I would have liked. It definitely glides and blends a lot better with a face primer underneath it. It is a medium coverage foundation which is what I need, as it helps to hide pesky blemishes. The best feature is that it feels lightweight and breathable on the skin, as I hate foundations which sit heavy on the skin.

I am so happy with Chic to Cheek Blusher (£30) which I received in the shade Love is the Drug. It contains two pink shades. Both shades are seriously pigmented, and you need just one swipe is needed. It is finely milled so that it picks up all of the pigments within the product. A beautiful combination to add a perfect pop of pink to the cheeks.

The Air-Brush Flawless Finish Skin-Perfecting Micro-Powder (£33) is my favourite from all the products. It has a fine consistency which sits really lightly on the skin allowing it to breathe. Even though the formula is fine, it is buildable and you are able to create a good amount of coverage if needed. It is also silky soft on the skin, all round I am totally sold on this product and would highly recommend it.

To complete this look, I was also wearing my other favourite products which are the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara, MAC Lipstick in Please Me and Anastasia Brow Wiz.

Have you got anymore Charlotte Tilbury recommendations for me?

Lucy
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Calvin Klein Bralette

I have been lusting after one of these Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette, for no joke at least a year. What was stopping me you may ask, the answer is simple - the price. It costs £28, which seems rather expensive for a bra but I decided that I needed it. Last week, I finally caved and signed up to ASOS premier, I have been toying with the idea for months, and I decided to finally take the plunge. All I can say is, having the free next day delivery which is tracked and gives you a one hour time period has changed my life. No more waiting 5 days for your parcel or trips to the post office when you miss it once it finally arrives. A combination of this, and 20% student discount, the order was finally place at 10pm and arrived on my doorstep at 2pm the next day. I had originally wanted the grey version, but I thought the white would be more practical as I could wear it underneath absolutely everything. I thought this would be perfect for lazy days, when you are sat at home or just popping out and can't be bothered to get properly dressed. But in fact, I am going to just wear this everyday as it gives support and I love it. I bought this is a size small as they advised that this would fit the bust size between 32-34 inches which would be my usual size, but I was worried it would not fit over my actual bust. Although, it turns that it does in fact rather perfectly. I am totally in love with this as it is just so god dam comfortable.

Lucy
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Products Which I Have Used Up #1

I love reading other bloggers posts of products which they have used up, as a review can be something which you can originally love but after continuous use you may start to notice the downsides of it. So I thought I would try it out on my blog and see what happens.

First up the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, the best skin care find of 2015. Previously to this I had been using Bioderma, but it was hard to get hold off and was more expensive. This became huge in the beauty world, as it really took off. I am not surprised as it is a super great cleanser for such a excellent price. I apply this using a cotton pad, and gently move it across my skin. As it is water is really soothing and refreshing, and you can see on the cotton pad that your makeup has well and truly been removed.

I loved the compressed canisters which Sure brought out this as it makes it so much more convenient for when you are out and about, and is handbag friendly. My favourite is the Sure Women Anti-Perspirant. Being a student nurse you can get really hot as the wards are humid and you are constantly on the move. Therefore, I need something which is going to last and keep me refreshed for as long as possible. I feel like this helps me stay sweat free, I am not sure about the 48 hour long lasting claim, but it definitely does the job for a good 10 hours.

I have had this bottle of L'Oreal Elvive Nutri-Gloss Crystal Conditioner for about a year, it seemed to be never ending! It was a big bottle to say the least, but considering I wash my hair at least 5 days a week it has lasted a life time. I am not afraid to say that I initially picked this up as it was pink and glittery, and it looked amazing in the bottle. It is aimed at hair which is fine to normal, and adds moisture. It definitely adds shine and leaves your hair feeling very soft, which is exactly what I want from a conditioner. I think that was a really great conditioner for the price, and I would totally recommend it.

I remember debating over buying this product for a good few weeks, and I finally bought it when there was a promotion on. It is the Clinique Anti-Blemish Cleansing Foam, and I have really enjoyed using it, and I am glad that I made the purchase. It is a really light foaming cleanser which gently cleanses the skin. This does have a scent with I do not personally off putting, it smells kind of medicated but it a very gentle scent. I have used this every morning and I think I must of had it at least 6 months.

Lucy
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Cheerz Box and Magnets

When the lovely team from Cheerz contacted me to ask if I would be interested in receiving a few of their products, I was intrigued to see what it was all about. Basically in a nutshell the company takes any of your pictures and prints them in a variety of different forms. I chose the the Cheerz Box and Magnet Box as they both appealed to me the most. But they also do single prints, strip prints, posters, albums, and frames. You want it printing - they do it!

The Cheerz Box* (£13) is a great gift idea, but it is also a lovely keepsake of memories for yourself. You can choose between 30-45 photos of your choice and upload them on to the site pagE which was super easy to do, and you can do this from your images, facebook, instagram, google+ and dropbox. You then simply upload them and arrange them how you want. The next stage is to add your desired filters, cropping and borders to the photos to make them extra special. They then offer you the opportunity to add words to the bottom of the polaroids, and choose your favourite Cheerz Box design. There are a few funky designs to choose from, but I went for the black and white dots as I thought that this was the most classic design.

The Magnet Box* is another great present idea, you can choose between 9-18 photos with a starting price of £7.50 for 9. Within my box I made some magnets especially with the intention of giving them to my sister and friends as I knew they would love the gesture. The concept is exactly the same as the cheerz box, and once again the creation process is super easy to follow. I love magnets as they are always on display whether it be on your radiator or fridge for everyone to see. It gives you quick reminders of some of your favourite memories when you are not expecting it, and pops a little smile on to your face.

If you fancy ordering anything from their website or app, the Cheerz team have kindly given me the code LUCMCSO as a special thank you to my viewers. This promotion code allows you to get £4 off your first order when you spend £8 on any of their products. If you use the code tweet me at @lucyalanaxo and let me know what you have picked up!

Lucy
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*PR sample

February Wishlist

I have had my eyes on quite a few things this month, and I have collated my favourites to pop into a post for you.

This Topshop Sheering Clutch is so cute. I am totally loving fur this season, and this bag totally caught my eye. I love the pop of pink fur compared to the black leather. I think that it would look lovely with a simple outfit as it would make it look much more dressy.
I have been wanting to try out some new makeup brushes recently, and the Morphe Brushes have particularly caught my eye. They seem like good quality and are not over expensive. I think I might have to make an order soon, any recommendations would be great!
When I stumbled across the Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss Set whilst browsing, I was instantly drawn in as all of the shades look beautiful. I think this is great value for £33, as you get 8 shades within the set. I think I might have to do so investigation as to whether these are good or not, as I think I need them in my beauty stash.
I have heard a lot of bloggers and youtubers talking about the Huda Beauty Eyelashes during the last month or two so I decided to take a look for myself. I was surprised to see that the eyelashes were relatively well prices starting at £12.
This is the only clothing item which I have really liked this month. It is this Topshop Cord Pinafore Dress for £39, I love cord in the the winter months as it is a thick material which means it keeps you warm. I love the dark red shade, as it looks great against my pale skin tone. Skater style dresses suit my body shape the dress, so I think this would look super flattering on me.

I recently bought a Calvin Klein Bralette in white from ASOS, and ever since I have been lusting after another one and I have got my eye on the grey version. They are super soft and sooo comfortable, and just all round great. They are not cheap at £28, but they are really lovely and the material is excellent quality.

I have been lusting after a Skinny Dip Iridescent Glitter Case for ages, and I think I need to take the plunge and buy one. I think this silver one is really lovely, and super girly like me! I have heard some horror stories about these leaking which is why I have been put off, but just look how beautiful it is.

Lucy
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January Favourites

If you saw my post this week about Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 you will know how much I have been loving this, as I have been having seriously dry, chapped lips and this has sorted me out totally. For £9.50, I think it is excellent value and it lasts a good amount of time.
I got this beautiful Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Cologne for Christmas and it has been my go to fragrance within January. The scent is so refreshing, and I love that it is fruity but has some woody undertones too, which makes a perfect combination.
I did a full post with review and swatches of my first ever Makeup Geek order, with full details of the individual shades. The Makeup Geek Eyeshadows are such great for just £4.95, and they have been my go to shadows as they have great pigmentation and glide on super easy. My favourite shade have been Homecoming and Glamorous (first and fourth in the palette) as they are perfect everyday one swipe shades. In the same order I bought my first Z Palette, as the shadows come in pan form only. This was £8.99 for the small version which fits 9 shadows in, and is great for travelling.
Foundations are something which I am very picky about, and over Christmas my usual fave the L'oreal True Match ran out. I went into Boot's and I was intrigued by the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation,  as I hadn't heard too much about this foundation so I was interested in trying it out. I really like it and it has good lasting power, and it blends really well. The only downside is that the shade range is limited, and the shade I picked up is a little bit too dark, but I can just about make it work.

What have you been loving throughout January?

Lucy
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Kiehl's Lip Balm #1

At the start of the week, I woke up one morning with ridiculously dry and cracked lips. This always happens to me in the winter months, and it can become very uncomfortable and sore. I always have my go to product which is the Kiehl's Lip Balm #1.I have two versions of these the original and the mango. I have been using the original for over a year and it has always managed to the job perfectly. Over Christmas, they brought out a Christmas set and me and my sister shared it and I choose the mango version, as I was worried my other one was running low. However, the original will always be my all time favourite. A little tip with this is to apply a little more than you usually would, on the areas where the attention is most needed. For me, this is my top lip where the skin is especially cracked and needs the most love and care. It dries and soaks in quickly and doesn't feel uncomfortable or clumpy. After a few days my lips started to feel much better, but it does require continuous application in order for them to be back to normal. These cost £9.50 which I think is quite expensive for a lip balm, but it is a deep, hydrating product which gets the job done.

Lucy

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Drugstore Essentials Haul

One day at the start of last week, within one morning my shampoo, conditioner, cleanser and facial wash ran out. I mean it is rather unlucky for that to happen, but in fact I love using up products as it means I am able to to take a trip to Boots and see any new launches.

I have never tried any hair products from Garnier before, and I was intrigued by the Ultimate Blends Shampoo and Conditioner. I have been using this everyday for the past two weeks and I have been really impressed. It is advertised to work on dry, dull hair. I love how silky soft it makes my hair feel, and it adds some life and glow back into my hair. I am really impressed and these are still on offer for 2 for £4. If you are looking for a budget friendly new shampoo and conditioner combination, I would really recommend trying these out.

I am a big fan of foam cleansers, and I had previously been using the Clinique cleanser which I really enjoyed, but it was quite expensive. I picked up the Nivea Daily Essentials Soothing Cleansing Mousse, it claims to cleanse deeply and moisturise. After putting it to the test, I definitely does feel like it has thoroughly cleansed, and it leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed which is exactly what you want first thing in the morning.

Lastly, I picked up my holy grail night time cleanser which is the Garnier Micellar Water. It was on offer for the big 400ml bottle for just £3, which was really excellent value. This must be my fourth bottle of this marvellous water, and I am always recommending it to my friends. It does a really great job at getting your makeup off in one swipe. I use two flat cotton pads - one for my eyes and one for my face, and it does the job perfectly.

Lucy
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Makeup Geek Cosmetics - Haul, Review & Swatches

(Bitten, Homecoming, Cosmopolitan) 

(Glamorous, Country Girl)

This haul has been a long time coming. I have been wanting to buy some makeup geek eyeshadows ever since they landed on BeautyBay, I am not kidding it took weeks off deliberation, and driving myself crazy to the point where I made myself just order everything in my basket to stop myself going insane. But, I can safely say that I am very happy with my purchases. I needed to purchase a Z palette (£8.99) as did not previously own one. This was a huge decision within itself as there are many different sizes of these. I decided to go with the small which can fit 9 eyeshadows in, as it would be convenient for traveling. But at this rate, I am going to need the biggest one! I decided to order 5 shades to try them out and see what I do and do not like from the range. The eyeshadows were just £4.95 each which is great value. The formula of the shades are exceptional for the price, they are super pigmented and feel very smooth and creamy when applied. They blend great, and a little definitely goes a long way!

Bitten - The colour which everyone told me to buy including Kathleen Lights (her video is fab for details on every shade!) I was a little optimistic to try this out as it is very different to my usual go to colours, but I really glad I picked it up. It looks lovely with MAC's Cranberry and also blended with Country Girl. This is the only matte shade which I picked up and I really like the

Homecoming - I can see this shade being one which I use on a daily basis as it it such an easy shade to wear. I think it is quite similar to MAC's Satin Taupe which is one my most used shades ever. Everyone recommended this to me, and I think it is a great shade to choose to be in a palette which you are just starting to create.

Cosmopolitan - The prettiest rose gold shimmer shade which I have ever seen. I have never come across a shade like this ever before, it is just so unique and gorgeous. On the lids it looks beautiful, as the golden, peachy tones really come through.

Glamorous - This can only be described as the perfect medium golden. It is great as an everyday shade as it stands out on its own, with its metallic shimmer throughout it. It contains orangery shades which makes it quite unique from any other shades in which I own.

Country Girl - This was last to be added to my basket. But I am so happy which I did it is a darken shimmer shade which contains brown tones but it contains deep red undertones which compliment each other beautifully.

Please let me know if there is any other essential shades which I need to add to my palette.

Lucy
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Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

I recently picked up a new Real Techniques Expert Face Brush thinking it was a replacement for the brush which I misplaced somewhere between home and uni. It turns out I have been saying that I have been using the expert face brush when in fact it was their buffing brush. I did not realise as I got the buffing brush as part of a collection a while back, and I just thought that they were the same brush. Anyway, I am really excited to put this to the test, but first impressions are that they are similar, except the buffing brush was a little larger and the bristles were less densely packed. I watched Sam's brush tutorial which explained that the expert face brush is perfect for foundation as it gives more coverage, whereas the buffing brush is more for a compact foundation or a creamed powder. I have never had a problem using the buffing brush for foundation, but if this does an even better job than I will be one happy girl! I love Real Techniques product, and I have never tried anything and not loved it.

What are your favourite Real Techniques brushes?

Lucy
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Deliciously Ella

So it's January, and this is the time where everyone decides that they are going to shape up and get fit! But, I am actually more determined than ever, to actually shake things up and adopt a healthier lifestyle. I having been wanting to pick up the cookbook Deliciously Ella by the blogger Ella Woodward for ages now, and I finally took the plunge last week and bought it. Now, I am very much a bigger lover of meat, and I know that there is no point me cutting it out because I enjoy eating it and I do not want to pressurise myself to restricting my diet to that extreme. But Ella's cookbook has really opened my eyes to the variation in which you can have following a vegan, plant-based diet. Other bloggers which I am huge fans of like Niomi Smart and Lily Melrose both follow a similar diet pattern to Ella. I decided myself to go gluten-free a few months ago, as I was sick of feeling so sluggish after eating my favourite carbs like rice and pasta. I have felt so much better in myself since I have done. I have always thought that a vegan / plant based type of diet would be so restrictive, but I have never really had my eyes opened to the types of foods which you can eat, which in fact is a huge variety. So here I am excited at the prospect of trying some of Ella's recipes and experimenting with new foods. She has so many amazing and adventurous recipes within her book including such a simple but tasty recipe for sweet potato wedges. I love how realistic she is and she says that this transition is gradual process for everyone, and to try and adapt this lifestyle slowing, as if you go in guns blazing you're setting yourself up to fail. Within the book she makes clear that she is not judging you and your choices, and if you still want to eat the occasional pizza when you go out with your friends - then do it. If you are more into having everything on your phone, she also had a really brilliant app which costs £2.99 and contains 200 recipes. This is so good for when you are on the go, and the app is really simple and well organised.

In the start of her book she has her staples which it what she suggests you stock up in your cupboard as they are the basis of all her recipes. I was worried that this was going to cost a lot of money and as a student I was unsure whether this lifestyle was going to be way out of my budget. I went online and did a bit of a scoop around the internet, and even though I had never heard of half of the ingredients they were in fact budget friendly. I have to say that there was a few items such as the coconut oil and acai berries which were expensive, but you do not need huge amounts of these ingredients and I think they would last you quite a while. I am going to start this next Monday, once I have shopping on Sunday and I am thinking that I might haul everything in which I pick up. Also, I am thinking of turning this into a bit of a series on my blog, to document how I am getting on. Would you like to see this type of a series?

Has anyone else got this book and completely fallen in love with it?

Lucy
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Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Cologne

I got the Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Cologne for Christmas off my parents. My mum knows how much I adore the Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne, and she knows that Blackberry and Bay was another favourite. It has instantly become my go to fragrance, as it is sweet and lingers beautifully on the skin. I only wear fragrances which have a fruity scent as they are my favourite. You can definitely smell the scent of blackberries, but there is also a deeper fresh scent of woody tones running throughout it.

Everyone knows that Jo Malone isn't a cheap brand, but the colognes are above all other brands in my opinion. They are excellent presents and gifts for someone special, as they are not cheap. The 30ml bottle costs £42, but my previous bottle which I got in July has only gone down about 1/4 so they are great value for money.

Do you recommend any Jo Malone fragrances?

Lucy

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MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

I had been in need of a new concealer for a while now, but I could not quite make up my mind as to which one to go for. I always go for a high coverage concealer as I have some pesky blemishes on my chin which need to be covered. I decided to choose the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15, as this is the shade which I choose for my foundation. I have been using this for a month now, and I have really been liking it. It is definitely a high coverage concealer, as it cover blemishes really well and it is also long lasting. The texture is quite creamy, and blends in really easily. I have previously been using my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, and it has a structured tip allows for precision on a smaller area. But I have recently bought this Lottie London Concealer brush, so I am excited to this new combination together. The concealer was quite expensive for a MAC product as it was £17,50, but I have been really enjoying using it and I would recommend it if you are in need of a high coverage concealer.

Lucy
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Lottie London Brushes

Whilst my mum was in the queue at BHS I stumbled across the Lottie London display. I have heard of this brand on a few blogs and it is also sold in SuperDrug, but I have never tried anything from the brand. I was instantly intrigued as everything on the display had been reduced by 50%. These were great value as they were just £2.50 each, which seemed like excellent value.

I hadn't heard of any particular great purchases from the brand, so I decided to just go with what I fancied. They have now all sold out on the BHS website, but you might still be able to snatch them up in store if you are quick. I picked up the All Eyes on You Shadow Brush, as you can never be short of these. I like the overall shape and size of the brush, and I am hoping it is a great addition to my collection. I didn't actually previously own any concealer brushes, and I thought this would help with precision when applying my concealer to smaller areas when covering blemishes. I really liked the look of the Conceal It Brush, the bristles look tightly packed and the oval shape will help with even application. I really like the two tone colouring to the brushes, they are really pretty and look lovely on my dressing table.

Have you tried any products from the Lottie London line?

Lucy
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What I Picked Up in the Sales

So if you read am I mad for Boxing Day sale shop post you will know I am one of those people who gets up at 7.30 to get to the shops for when they open. Everyone has their own opinions, but it works well for me and my sister. This year everyone was queuing for Selfridges to get in before it opened and I wasn't about that, so I headed to Zara first. This was the best move I made all day. I picked up some great bargains, I was super happy with everything I bought. It was all great prices, I picked up two dresses, two tops, and a super soft tartan scarf for under £55 (everything's now sold out online!). I love Victoria's Secrets loungewear and it was all half price, however the queue to pay was horrendous it took at least half an hour, but there was no way I was leaving my tracksuit on the rails! We had to go back to the car for a pitch stop to drop off our huge bags, and go back for round 2. We went into Boots, and this was definitely an experience. I am totally for treating yourself and spending your money which you have been gifted. However, can someone please explain to me why one person needs 30 perfume sets to themselves. It bamboozles me totally, and i can not deal with people scrapping over perfume. At the end of the day it is only perfume. I had seen this amazing fluffy pink coat in M&S whilst shopping with my mum, and I totally loved it but it was a bit pricey at £85. My mum said she would buy it me as an extra present if it went into the sale, and because she's the best she treated it me as it had gone down to £55. It's so lovely, and come on in Britain you are never short of needing a new coat. With all of my other shopping now completed, I headed to the mothership - Lush. All the Christmas products were half price so I picked up a Butterbear (98p), Candy Mountain (£1.50), Shoot for the Stars £1.83) and Stardust (1.48). I think sometimes in Lush you can get totally carried away, but you have to sit back and think am I actually going to use the masses in which you feel the need to buy. In this moment I was pretty good with self restraint. If you still need to stock up in Lush I went into my local stores yesterday and there was still a lot left, so it might be worth you taking a trip to your nearest branch. By this time it was getting ridiculously busy, and my patience was wearing very thin. I have definitely spent far too much money, and my bank balance was looking tired.

All in all, I got lots of great things and I have not bought anything which I regret buying or bought impulsively!

Lucy
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What I Got For Christmas

Off my mum and dad I got a lovely Kate Spade Tiny Metro Watch in this gorgeous vibrant pink shade, with the gold detailing. Kate Spade is one of my favourite brands, as her pieces are always so delicate and simplistic. I didn't know I was getting a watch, and it was a really lovely surprise. I also get a a bottle of Jo Malone Blackberry and Bay Cologne which has such a beautiful scent. I am super excited to be start wearing this as it smells divine. My parents also bought my some beautiful Charlotte Tilbury makeup, which I was totally shocked, yet over the moon about. She got me the Dolce Vita Palette, the Cheek to Chic Blusher in Love is the Drug and the Air Brush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder in Fair. I am super excited to try these out and I will report back soon, once they have been put to the test. Ugg Boots are a favourite of mine and I currently have a black and chestnut pair, which I have had for years and they are super comfortable. My sister surprised me with a pair of the Short Classic Chocolate style which was super lovely of her, and I know I will get so much wear out of these.

For other smaller presents, I received some really lovely bits. This Kirstie Allsopp Rose Bath Bombes Kit is from my mum as she knows my about Lush addiction, and I thought it was a really lovely, thoughtful present. I am definitely going to try this out soon, as I think it will be really good fun.
I am always in need of hand creams, and I now have quite a big stash to put to the test. These miniatures from the Soap & Glory Winter Wonderhand set are really lovely, and are the perfect size to fit into my tunic pocket for when I need them on the go. This Gold Polka Dot To Do List is a perfect present for me, as I am always making notes to try and help me remember to do things, as I am useless and my memory is rather small. I love that with this pad you can just rip the pages out easily. The magnet on the back is the super useful, as I can pop it on my radiator so it is super convenient for when I need it.

I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and I wish you a happy New Year!

Lucy
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2016 Blogging Goals

I did one of these posts last year and I really enjoyed doing it. I love setting myself personal goals to strive to achieve and it helps you keep focused.

I have really tried to focus on my photography this year, and I worked hard to improve it but there is definitely more work to be done. I find it really hard when I am on placement to take photos when the light is at its best, and taking pictures in bulk is definitely the way forward. 

I have started to become more organised and I need to continue with this. Buying my notebook was the best thing ever, as it helps me to plan my posts. I can easily see what I have done, and what I still have to do. I also do mind maps and notes planning out what I'm going to do, the content needed, and when I'm going to be posting it in the month. I am definitely going to continue with this organisation, and try to optimise my notebook more when inspiration strikes. 

Instagram seems to be a game changer for a lot of bloggers recently. So I think I need to seriously up my game. I can go days or even weeks without posting anything, and people want to see regular content and uploads if you want them to stick around. So this is a big one for me, to also take bulk photos for Instagram to help me to always have something to upload for when I am busy.

This may sound a little cheesy, but I would like to start making more friends within the blogging community. I speak to some really lovely bloggers regularly who are really great, but I don't really know anyone on a personal level or talk to anyone off Twitter. I don't actually have any 'friends' who blog, so I think it would be really nice to be able to discuss blogging within people within the community. So here's an olive branch to those girls who are already my Twitter faves, and to anyone else for that matter! Let's all feel loved come 2016!! 

I think the goals which I have set are realistic and there is just enough to get my teeth stuck in to for 2016! I was thinking I might do a half yearly review next year, to see how I am getting on with sticking to what I set out to achieve.

I would love to read your goals posts. So please link them below. I wish everyone a Happy New Year and let's smash 2016!!

Lucy

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