iPhone 7

Hi Guys!

Long time no see!! I have been very busy lately with studying. However, I watched the release of the new iPhone 7 & Plus; Including the new version of the original apple watch. For the people reading this post and aren't into technology and new releases; Apple releases a new update or piece of tech around September time every year. Last year Apple released the iPhone 6 & 6s, these came with a whole new look, which included the thin antenna band which was colour coordinated to the colour of the phone. This came with the colours Gold, Silver, Grey and a new release of the colour Rose Gold (which was only available in the 6s), which became very popular and has been carried on in the new iPhone 7 & Plus. The iPhone 6 was released with the fingerprint ID which has been included in all apple phones after the 5s. However, a new feature was released which was 3D touch, which changed the way the user could use the phone depending on the pressure of touch they used.

All these features and more were included in the release of the iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus. On top of these features they also improved the camera quality, by giving it a 12MP camera with a digital zoom of up to 5x. There is a six-element lens and a Quad-LED two tone flash, making this the perfect photo for photo enthusiasts. Apple also decided to get rid of the headphone port and replace it by using the lightening cable port for both charging and Headphones. Although this is improving the phone by enabling more room for extra speakers, it also means that you have to use the apple headphones or the adapter. On the other hand apple provide a solution to this, which is Bluetooth earphones. However, these 'AirPods'  cost £159.00! Apple do provide a set of EarPods that are suitable for the iPhone 7, so I don't think this is much of a problem.

So, Overall my opinion on the new iPhone 7 is that it's improved and changed a lot. However, I won't be rushing out to buy one anytime soon! I love that they have improved the camera and I think that the new colour 'Jet Black' looks really good. So in conclusion, I think that the new iPhone 7 & 7 Plus is amazing, They just aren't as different from the iPhone 6s for me to want to upgrade my phone. However, If you are looking to buy an iPhone, I think that the iPhone 7 is the way to go, as the technology on the phone is very

(Disclaimer: All these opinions are my own. I am not an expert on technology)

GCSE Results

Hi Guys,
This is just a (very) quick post to for everyone collecting their GCSE's today. I hope everyone achieves their goals! Just remember GCSE's don't define a person, or their ability. If you put in your all, then you should be proud of your results whatever you get! Once again, Good Luck!

Love Beauty Journey x

My Everyday Makeup Routine

I have to admit, I don't do my makeup everyday. Either I don't have time, or I just can't be bothered. But that's okay, because it's important to understand that you shouldn't be ashamed to show the world what you look like without makeup on! So, if we are going to be picky, I should have named this blog post - My Every Day Makeup Routine If I Can Be Bothered. But, I think we can ALL agree that it's a bit lengthy! I also think its good to not continuously wear makeup excessively, as it can make your skin worse than it might have been before. So, this means that it is extremely important to wash and cleanse your face when removing your makeup. Anyway, enough with the chit chat! Let's get on with my routine...

Firstly, I apply a primer. I change my primer frequently, as I am still trying to find one that is perfect for my skin. I feel like the perfect primer should be moisturising for you skin with an SPF to protect your skin and to be able to keep your makeup on throughout the day.

I then gently tap/rub in my foundation. I use my hands to apply my foundation as I think it helps the foundation give an even coverage and doesn't leave any brush marks. The foundation I am currently using is the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. I got my Nars foundation in Sephora and where I was served by a very kind lady, who chose a colour that she thought suited my skin tone and then showed me what it looked like with all of the Nars products. I really recommend going to Sephora (If you are passing by) and trying out the makeup there, as I found that the staff at the Sephora I went to were very helpful and polite.

After Foundation I then apply my concealer, at the moment I am also using the Nars concealer, as I find that using the same brand insures that the consistency and coverage of the product is the same as the foundation ( However, this is only in my opinion), I usually get concealer in a slightly lighter shade than my foundation to lighten under my eyes. I tend to blend this in using my ring fingers as your touch is lighter. I apply my concealer under my eyes and then on any spots or blemishes I may have.

Then it's time for contouring, which I think is really important for bringing life back into your face. I usually use a matte bronzer just underneath my cheek bones to make them look more define and then down the side of my nose, as well of around the edges of my forehead. I then use a shimmery highlight at the top of my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. I then apply Blusher to the apples of my cheeks and use a blending brush to (yep you guessed it!) blend all the powders.

Once I am happy with how my contour looks, I then move on to my favourite part, the eyes! For my everyday makeup, I usually use a light pink eyeshadow all over the lid, as I think it is subtle and really complements my brown eyes! I think use either a darker pink or light purple in the crease of my eye and I use a small blending brush to (yep you guess it again!) blend out the eyeshadow. To define my eyebrows I usually add a matte highlight just underneath them. However, I don't fill in my eyebrows as I feel I don't have to, it's personal preference. I then apply my everyday N07 Mascara and my eyes are finished.

Lastly, Lips. I usually apply a light pink or nude lipstick with my everyday makeup look, my favourite lipstick for this look is velvet teddy. Or sometimes, I use a lip gloss.

Then My everyday Makeup Routine is finished, it usually takes me around half an hour (sometimes less) to complete this makeup look. Thank you soo much for reading this blog post!

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Favourite summer smoothie

Hi guys,

I decided to post a short extra blog post on my favourite summer smoothie!  I recommend trying this recipe! I used the Breville VBL075 Blend Active Blender, I think this product is really quick and easy to use. I use this product on a daily basis and I highly recommend it, I leave a link to it at the end of this post, for you guys to check out!!

My First smoothie is this Exotic smoothie. The ingredients are:

Frozen Papaya

Frozen Pineapple

Frozen Mango

Frozen Strawberries

Fresh Banana (I used half of the banana)

Frozen Blueberries

Milk (I used Semi-Skinned milk)

I haven't included any ingredients measurements, as I think that it really depends on the amount of smoothie that you would like to make and how many people the smoothie is being made for. I just try to use the same amount of each fruit.

Firstly I blend all of the fruit together, and then I slowly add the milk and continue blending, until I reach the desired consistency.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

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Top 5 things to do this summer

Summer is finally here, There's no school and it's time to relax!
After the first few days of relaxing (Hopefully) in the sun, it's time to start being active! During my Summer break, I love to travel. Whether it's flying across the globe or taking a train, you can count me in! So, here are my top 5 things to do this summer!

1. Hang out with friends, this can be anything from  a shopping trip to  visiting skate parks. I love to go shopping and see a movie with my favourite girls, it means I get to catch up on everything they've been up to and have fun.
2. Go Swimming, If you live near a beach then this one is perfect for you! If not then you go to your nearest indoor or outdoor pool and have a splash! Swimming can be really fun and a great way to cool down, as well as being an amazing form of exercise.
3. Get creative, Summer is the perfect time to start being creative! You can paint a picture, create a collage or try some DIY. I love taking photographs, so during the summer I take my camera with me everywhere I go and capture all my memories to put into my scrap book. I think its important to keep a scrap book or diary, so you can look back on everything you have done and show other people how you are lining your life!
4. Create a bucket list, on this list write down all the things you would like to have experienced in your summer break and then go and live them! An example could be to go sky diving, or enter and take part in a marathon. You can do anything you set your mind to and if you work hard enough, you will be sure to accomplish it!
5. Create a website or a photo journal, show people across the globe what you are passionate about and don't be afraid to be yourself! Whether its Beauty, Sports, Art or even Skateboarding, express your passion through a website or photo journal!

You only have one life, Go live it!!!

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Products I've used up!

Hi Guys!

I'm soooo sorry that this blog post is late again, I have been really really busy lately. But from now on my posts should be on time! Fingers Crossed :)

So today I have got an 'empties' post, with drugstore products.  I got this post idea from Zoella Sugg, I love Zoe's videos and think her blog posts are really good, so I thought I would try this post! I hope you enjoy it!!!

Okay so my first empty product, is the Maybelline super stay 24 foundation. I have used this foundation quite a lot recently as I think it works really well on my skin. This foundation is recommended for people with oily skin (which I have) rather than dry as it gives off more of a matte effect, to stop the skin looking as oily. This foundation does what it says on the tin as it stays on for a really long time with a primer. I would definitely recommend this foundation. However, I won't be purchasing this foundation again, because I love testing out different foundations.   

The next item I have used up is the Casual sea salt spray by Toni and Guy, this is the second time I have purchased this item. This spray is absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend you trying out this product! I use it to create texture in my hair, making it easier to style. I will definitely be repurchasing this item again! 

Next on the list is a morning face exfoliator, This exfoliator was quite good, however I don't think it was the right one for me, as I have quite sensitive skin and this face exfoliator was quite harsh on my skin, so I am going to be using my face wash/exfoliator by simple as it is more gentle on my skin. I am not going to be repurchasing this item again :(

This is Vaseline's 'Spray and Go' body moisturiser. I Have used this non-stop for ages, I think it is an absolutely amazing product. It takes seconds to apply and doesn't leave your skin feeling oily, I usually use it after a shower, before I get ready to go out. I will definitely be re-purchasing this product.

This is the Batiste Dry Shampoo, I love this product it gives my hair more texture and volume, which is a huge plus when I'm trying to style my hair. This product is also amazing because it comes in travel size which means you can either use it on-the-go and keep it in your handbag or you can take it on holiday with you. I tend to keep it in my bag to refresh my hair if need be throughout the day. 

Thank you so much for reading this weeks post!!

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April Favourites

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I have been waiting for ages to be able to post this! Spring is one of my favourite times of the year as the weather is beginning to turn into summer and the blossom is starting to grow on the trees. The sun is shining and there is a slight breeze, it's just perfect. However, there is lots to be said about summer as well!

So, let's start with the April favourites!!

(I will leave a link to all the products included in the April favourites at the bottom of the post)

My first favourite item is Marc Jacob's 'Daisy Dream'. This has been my go to perfume for the past couple of months, I also think that this perfume's packaging is beautiful! The scent of this perfume is very fresh and floral, as well as light and fruity

This is my favourite Mac lipstick at the moment as it is can match almost any makeup look. It is a cloudy pink colour, I think it is a very spring colour. I love to use this lip colour for more casual look, and an everyday look. To apply this lipstick I tend to use the Mac Lip brush 316, to line my lips and then I fill in the rest of my lips normally with the lipstick. I also line the outside of my lips with my concealer and blend it outwards, I think that this defines the lips more and makes the lip liner more accurate.

Next up is these two items which I bought from Superdrug, they are Revolutions VIVID Baked Bronzer and Baked Highlighter. I bought these two items a couple of weeks ago and I have loved them ever since. They both have a shimmer to them, which I think makes your makeup really stand out. The bronzer has a marble effect with a shimmer of gold. Once blended these two makeup products really complement each other! The Bronzer is the shade 'Rock on World' which I think is a really cool name and portraits the colour really well. The Highlighter is in the shade 'Golden Lights' 

The next two items in my favourites are my Kiko eyeshadow cream. I think this eyeshadow is more of a formal look, I use it for parties and events. I usually use this eyeshadow when I want my eyes to stand out more. The colour of the eyeshadow is a rose gold/silver glitter, it looks amazing when blended with a darker pink matte on the crease of your eye and blended into a lighter pink. To do this I use the No7 smokey eye brush, which blends out my eyeshadows really well. The eye shadow cream is called 'Metallic shine eyeshadow'.

This is my new Bomber jacket, I got this jacket a few days ago from Primark. I Bought it in Primark for £15 as I wasn't sure whether I would suit this jacket, However I really like this jacket and I have been able to match this jacket with multiple outfit. My favourite outfit to wear with this jacket is black skinny jeans, a plain white t-shirt, and a pair of converse.

This is my new favourite Mascara as it is a two in one. This mascara curls your lashes as well as making them seem longer. This mascara is very effective, although it is a very dramatic look and I don't think it would suit an everyday look, in my opinion.

This Eyeshadow palate is by Revolution and it has amazing colours that complement each other, I think that this palate is perfect if you want to create a brown smoky eye look. The palate comes in a plain black case with gold writing which I think looks really pretty, I also like the mirror as it is big enough to see your makeup clearly, and this also helps when traveling as you don't have to carry a mirror as well. It is called the Salvation Palate.

Thank you for reading this weeks post! I really enjoyed writing this post and trying out all these products. Incase you are interested in any of the products I have included in my April favourites, here are the links:
Daisy Dreams - Marc Jacobs: https://www.marcjacobs.com/daisy-dream-eau-de-toilette-1.7-oz/C4000344.html?ptype=productpage&viewmode=Fragrance_&dwvar_C4000344_color=000#start=32
Syrup Lipstick - Mac:
http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/310/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick#/shade/Syrup
Lip Brush 316 - Mac: http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13806/295/Products/Brushes-Tools/Brushes/Lip-Brushes/316-Lip-Brush
VIVID Baked Bronzer - Revolution: http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Baked-Bronzer-Rock-on-world/p/974469
VIVID Baked Highlighter - Revolution: http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Highlighter-Golden-Lights/p/978758
Metallic shine eyeshadow - Kiko: http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/eyeshadows/Metallic-Shine-Eyeshadow/p-KC03203061
Smoky Eye brush - No7: I couldn't find the link to this one, Sorry!
Roller Lash - Benefit: http://www.johnlewis.com/benefit-roller-lash-mascara-8-5ml/p1854098?s_kenid=a428f318-8ca9-46b1-ae6a-0a0664619cb3&s_kwcid=3x13852626&tmad=c&tmcampid=52
Salvation Palate - Revolution: http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Salvation-Palette-Pleasuredome/p/240506
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Revision!

Hi guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've been very busy with school lately. This is where I got the idea for this blog post. I will be posting two blogs this week to make up for it!

Now I know revision isn't the most interesting subject however, it is very important!
Here are some of the ways I revise:
     Post-it notes - Just write down all the things you need to remember and stick the post-it's everywhere!
     Teaching - This is the one I always use, it has been proved that teaching someone else something also helps you understand it.
     Look, cover, write - This is a technique that my school used to teach me, I think it's effective, but uses a lot of paper!!
     Recording - record yourself speaking the information and then listen back to it on a loop.

As well as using this technique, listening to music can also be effective. It can stop you getting bored, meaning you will enjoy revising more, but it can also distract you. (Helpful tip!) So listen to music without any lyrics. Trust me it works!!!

Thank you for reading my blog post.
Don't forget I'm posting two blog posts this week!

Love Beauty Journey x
   

Book club!

This post is for everyone that shares the love for books with me. Books are an amazing thing, they can open your mind to a world of fantasies and wonderful stories to educate and entertain your brain. As well as a good source of entertainment books can also help you improve your skills in English and may even inspire you to write your own novel!

Here are a few of my favourite books that I have reads throughout 2015 and into the beginning of 2016, it was soooo difficult to choose my favourites!

1.   The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins - This is a Fiction book about a girl named Katniss Everdeen. The book is set in the furture and holds constant suspense. I couldn't put this book down throughout the time I was reading it. There is a live TV show called the hunger games where 12 boys and 12 girls are picked from districts to fight to the death. There is only one winner: kill or be killed. 'MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOUR'

2.   The memories of a teenage Amnesiac, Gabrielle Zevin - This book is a book on romance and can be quite sad at times. I read this book after reading Elsewhere as the author is the same. The main character in this book is called Naomi and she wakes up in a hospital bed having no idea how she got there or who she was. 'Above all, mine is a LOVE story. And like most LOVE stories, this one involves chance, gravity, a dash of head trauma. It began with a coin toss. The coin came up tails; I was heads.'

3.   Delirium, Lauren Oliver - This is the first book from a trilogy. It is quite a touching book involving romance and adventure. The book is about a girl name Lena who lives in a world who are curing people of love. 'There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it. Then, at last, they found the cure.' A must read book, including pandemonium and requiem, which are the other books from the trilogy. I have read this book multiple times and I still find it griping and hard to put down!

4.   Geek Girl, Holly Smale - This book is about a girl, Harriet, that wasn't very popular at school because she's a bit of a geek, but she's given the chance to go from geek to chic. I am currently reading this book (so no spoilers please!), so far I have really enjoyed this book.

5.   Girl online and Girl online on tour, Zoe Sugg - The author of these books is youtuber Zoella. I read both these books within 2 days of getting them. The main character is a girl called Penny who everyone can relate to because she is a normal teenage girl. She had a huge opportunity given to her but will she take it? Penny, like me, is a blogger and throughout the book there are her blog posts which sum up each event that happens throughout the book. I will defiantly be re-reading these books again soon!

6.   Girl, missing, sister, missing and missing, me, Sophie McKenzie - This trilogy of thrilling books is about a girl called Lauren who finds out something unimaginable. These books are honestly amazing and I have read them over and over. They consist of Clift hangers and are unlike any other books I have read lately. Check them out, they are definitely a number one favourite of mine!

7.   Elsewhere, Gabrielle Zevin - This book is about a girl called Liz who is killed in a hit-and-run accident and this book tells the story of her life after in elsewhere and her journey back. 'Sorry, but nothing of much importance ever happened to me... I'm just a girl who forgot to look both ways before she crossed the street.' The Sunday Telegraph said 'So convincing you find yourself wanting to read the book backwards when you've finished' and I fully support this comment! 

Thank you very much for reading my VERY long blog post. If you have any recommendations for books please comment them! I would also love to hear your opinion on the books I have chosen!!!

Love Beauty Journey x

Dealing with secondary school!

Moving from Primary school to a Secondary school can be very stressful and there are lots of different things you might feel scared about. Don't worry! All of these feelings are normal. Meeting new friends will be as hard as you make it and it is important to be yourself. 

As well as worrying about who you are going to make friends with you also need to think about what you are going to be taking to school...

Here are a few of my suggestions to what you might want to pack in your school bag:

Chewing gum/mints (don't bring gum if it is banned in your school)

Hand sanitizer 

Dry shampoo (for after P.E or if your having a bad hair day, don't worry it happens to everyone!)

A note pad

Extra Pens/Pencils

Makeup (concealer, in case your having a bad skin day, but just remember not everything is about looks)

A water bottle (empty is okay, most schools have water fountains to refill) 

Snacks (For break)

Watch (Trust me on this one)

Tips I learnt from being at secondary school...

Bring revision cards to lesson and try to write notes you think are important, it'll save you a lot of time later on in higher years/grades.

Try to write all your working out in your books/folders and write down anything that you think you might struggle on.

Don't be afraid to ask the teacher for help, that's what they're there for.

Try to prevent holding on to the stairwell railings (you may find chewing gum, or even spit! YUCK!!!)

Be careful walking through the corridors and try not to fall over!

But most importantly have fun and enjoy your time at school!

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post! 

Love Beauty Journey x

 

Starting to use makeup...

Makeup is about expressing yourself, as well as also being your about creativity. I think that your impression on how you think your makeup should look is important and inspiration is also a very big part of your views. It means you can see how people channel their personality through the art that is makeup. A good thing to do if you are starting to wear make up for the first time would be to look at different peoples views and find a look that you think matches your personality.

As well as using research to justify your makeup look, it's important to be yourself and not just copy what's 'on trend'. The best way to do this would be to simply experiment with different types of makeup.

When I began wearing makeup I watched YouTube videos and tutorials for helpful tips and advice. As well as asking my friends. My makeup 'look' was inspired by Zoella sugg and Tanya burr, who are youtubers as well as bloggers. Zoella sugg has become increasingly popular and has hit 10million subscribers, so I would suggest you have a look at both of their channels or blogs. There are also many other bloggers and youtubers you can look into that are very inspirational.

I am also going to be posting blogs about my different styles of makeup, everyday looks and what makeup I own and would buy again.

See you soon,
Beauty Journey x

New year New me!

Hi guys,

So I realise I'm nearly a month to late to be writing a blog on 'new year, new me' but I think this is the best subject to start the year off with. So, my New Years resolution is to be healthier. I now this is quite a typical New Years resolution that people don't usually stick to, but I'm going to give it a go (again!).

Thank you for reading,
Love Beauty Journey x