Friday 29 August 2014

Guest Post: How To Juggle More Than One Blog Niche by Kelsey from Style Me Gone

How to juggle more than one blog niche


Hi everyone! I'm Kelsey from Style Me Gone and Verbosity Book Reviews! Claire has so kindly agreed to let me guest post for her here at Bella's Beauty Blog today.
One thing that I love about this blog is how Claire combines both literature and fashion together. It takes a lot of guts to have more than one niche--especially on the same blog! As I write for both niches (on separate blogs, obviously) I thought it would be great to share some advice and insight for running more than one niche. Whether it's on the same blog or not.

Make a plan
Really, this should be the first thing you do if you're considering writing another niche along with what you're already doing or even if you're just now starting a blog. You have to have a plan. Think about it: Do you know what you're doing? What is the likelihood of it working? Do you have the time and patience for this? And, really, is it a topic that you're passionate enough about to write for months upon years?
Sit down and answer all these important questions before you go into this. Starting a blog is hard work. Having to consistently write for more than one niche is even harder.
Really, as a blogger for nearly two years now, I'm constantly having to plan things out. I have to-do lists and reminders floating all around my room because I think it helps me to work on paper. I've got notebooks I've used for blogging. I keep track of blog stuff on my iPod Touch (you know, because my actual phone is a dumbphone. Smartphones are so expensive. . .).

Organize
You have to stay really, really organized. Blogging calls for a lot of responsibility. You have a responsibility to be there for your readers, for the bloggers you're doing work with, brands you're doing work with, and any schedules or (bi)weekly commitments you make. It's so easy to forget these things, so it's important to stay organized.
I still make mistakes here, but not quite as many times as I did when I first started blogging. Trust me, it's a good idea to get organized earlier rather than later with blogging to save yourself from losing readers and the trust of your fellow bloggers/companies.
Not to mention the fact that you have to organize your time too. There's nothing quite like the disaster of putting all of your time in one place and running out of time in another.

Write down your ideas
You're going to want to keep all your post ideas straight and hold onto them when you have them. What good is it going to do you if you can't remember it by the time you get to your laptop or netbook or whatever it is you do your typing on? Try to keep a notebook, a cell phone, or something on you to keep your ideas together for future use.
Personally, I use the Notes app on my iPod Touch to keep them straight. This really helps when you have more than one niche going. If you can't think of any for the one you need to be writing for at that moment, you have a backup plan.

Keep your branding
This is a hard term to understand when you're new to blogging (or even fairly old). Basically, your brand is how you market yourself to your readers. What makes you different? What's your angle? What's that unique thing about you, your blog, your writing style, photography, etc? What's your brand?
Whatever it is? Keep that when you move to a new niche. It was such a struggle for me when I first started blogging about more than books. I knew I had a completely different audience and I didn't know how I was supposed to act. I started talking more sales-pitchy at first because I was scared.
But, in the end? Keep being yourself. Keep your brand across all of your niches. It's what your readers love about you already and it's obviously (hopefully?) what works for you.
However, if you don't have a brand and you're still stuck with using that awkward sales-pitchiness in all of your posts, you might really want to sit down and think about how you can be more like yourself in your blogging. I for one think it makes blogging loads easier.

Learn from the best of each
I brought this up in an old post of mine about better ways to be a book blogger, but, basically? Learn from each of your niches. The thing about blogging is that it is so diverse. It was amazing going from just running a book blog to trying something with my other interests as well.
In the blogosphere, no matter what the niche is, there are going to be similarities, but there are also these amazing differences. The greatest thing you can do when writing about more than one niche is to learn from each niche and see what you can incorporate into the other. Who knows? Maybe you'll stumble across the next big thing.

Juggling more than one blog niche


Starting another niche isn't as hard as it sounds so long as you make sure you keep these things in mind. It can be a rough start and sometimes even hard on down the road, but it's such a fun, worthwhile venture. And, hey, you get the best of both worlds, don't you?

Do you blog for more than one niche? Are you considering it? Let me know in the comments below or tweet me!

About Kelsey: Kelsey Gulick has been blogging since 2012. Passionate about writing and the business side of blogging, she is currently working towards bringing a freshness to the blogosphere as well as demonstrate her strengths in freelance blogging. She lives in Florida with her green cheeked conure, Jack, and miniature schnoodle, Dudley. A few of her pastimes include reading YA, drinking tea, and taking long walks on the beach.

Wednesday 27 August 2014

What's in my make-up bag?

A few weeks ago I posted about a recent Poundland purchase of mine - a brand new make-up bag. After that post a few readers wanted to see what I have in my everyday make-up bag so I thought I would give it a go!

My Make-up Bag

I thought I would leave out the skincare items I pop in here and focus on what make-up I use on a daily basis. If you would like to see what skincare I use on a daily basis leave me a comment or send me a tweet and I will get to work on writing about my day to day skincare products! Below each product I have provided links for those that I have reviewed!

MAC Prep & Prime, Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser and Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
MAC Prep & Prime, Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser and Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

First... lets talk primers. I like to keep a mix of a few primers in my bag so I have a bit of variety. I have a sample of the MAC Prep and Prime which I love. It is almost like a moisturiser and doesn't leave that silicone texture behind for those of you that aren't the biggest fan of that. If you don't mind the silicone texture of some primers then Baby Skin by Maybelline and Photo Finish by Smashbox are great choices. Personally I think Baby Skin is a much cheaper dupe for the Smashbox Photo Finish.
Natural Collection Concealer and Derma V10 Light Tinted Eye Roll On
Natural Collection Concealer and Derma V10 Light Tinted Eye Roll On

Although I have been playing about with the Makeup Revolution concealer palettes, which I will be reviewing soon, I chuck two concealers in my make-up bag for ease. I have the Natural Collection concealer in cool which I love. It does the job and for a fantastic £1.99 you really can't argue. I also use the Derma V10 light tinted eye roll on for those days where I look like I haven't slept!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

For those of you that follow my Twitter you will know that my foundation collection is much larger than it has to be. I think the current count is 10! I tend to bounce between the ones I have in my collection depending on how my skin is that day and what type of finish I am after. However the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation forever remains in my make-up bag. The finish is lovely, the scent is heavenly and the coverage is natural and matches my skin tone perfectly.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

My powder collection is even larger than my foundation collection... I dread to think how many I have however I have begun to use up some in my collection which I am proud of! The Rimmel Stay Matte Powder is my go to powder. It keeps everything in place and is so affordable. You also get a pretty decent amount of product! 

MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter
MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter

The MUA Undress Your Skin highlighter is a new one to my collection. I have a review coming soon so I won't go to in depth about my thoughts however I will say for a newbie to highlighting it has been a great little addition to my make-up bag.

Makeup Revolution Blush Lacquer and Powder Blush
Makeup Revolution Blush Lacquer and Powder Blush

Much like foundations and pressed powders my collection is forever expanding... I tend to change my blushes between the seasons however currently I am using these two blushes by Makeup Revolution. The first is a liquid blush by Revolution which I use as a base in the shade Desire. The next is a powder blush by Makeup Revolution in the shade Sugar. 

MAC Zoom Lash and Soap & Glory Thick & Fast
MAC Zoom Lash and Soap & Glory Thick & Fast

I'm luckily blessed with long and full lashes however I do like having a bit of choice with what I want to use on my lashes. I am a massive fan of both the MAC Zoom Lash and the Soap & Glory Thick and Fast mascara. The MAZ Zoom Lash makes my lashes look even longer and beautifully separated. The Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara fives the appearance of fuller looking lashes. The combination of the to of these mascaras is absolutely beautiful!

Natural Collection Lipstick in Pink Mallow
Natural Collection Lipstick in Pink Mallow

This Natural Collection lipstick in Pink Mallow is a new one to my collection. It is a my lips but better colour and very affordable at £1.99. Again a review of this lipstick will be coming soon however I can say it is cheap and cheerful enough that I can chuck it in to my make-up bag and bag without worrying too much about breaking it!

L'Oreal Super Liner Brow Artist
L'Oreal Super Liner Brow Artist

My favourite liner for doing my brows is the L'Oreal Super Liner Brow Artist. The addition of gel on one end really makes it handy for day to day make-up... particularly when you're running out the door!

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths Mascara
Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths Mascara

Finally I set my brows with the Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths mascara in clear. It is perfect for setting brows and is very affordable!

So there you have it! A very long post but I hope you all enjoyed taking a sneak peak in to my make-up bag! Are there any items I use that you use too? What is in your make-up bag? Let me know in the comments below!


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Monday 25 August 2014

#bloggersdoitbetter - First time chat hosting!

Hello everyone! A few weeks ago on the 8th of August I hosted my very first twitter chat! For those of you that don't know what this is it's a chat that takes part on twitter under a hash-tag. I hosted the #bloggersdoitbetter chat and I really enjoyed it! 

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

For those that didn't take part the topic for the chat was getting your blog out there. It really is an interesting topic especially for those just starting to blog. Personally I thought it was lovely seeing bloggers share tips and tricks...particularly with those just starting out as I remember how lost I was at the beginning! Heck I'm still lost from time to time!

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

Towards the end of the chat I asked for some feedback on my performance as a host which I have dotted throughout this post. 

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

I loved that people acknowledged my efforts to try and reply to everyone as I really did try to reply to everyone that tweeted me! Or at least acknowledge a tweet with a cheeky favorite!

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

Since it was my first time hosting I managed to learn a lot from the experience. I realized just how fast people tweet replies and how many come through when you are hosting! It made me gain new respect for those that host chats on a regular basis!

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

Overall I loved the experience and I hope to be hosting again soon!

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

For those that took part in the chat thank you so much for your participation! A big thank you to all those that provided me with feedback and an even bigger thank you to those new readers who found me through the chat!

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

For those that don't take part in the chats currently I thoroughly recommend that you do. They are a great place to meet fellow bloggers and share ideas. If you are ever in a bit of a blogging slump they are also great to gain back some motivation! 

#bloggersdoitbetter chat

Have you hosted a bloggers chat before? What is your favorite bloggers chat? Do you have any ideas for any new blog chats? Let me know in the comments!

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Friday 22 August 2014

Makeup Revolution Powder Blush - Now! And Sugar - Review

So once again I am taking a look at the infamous brand that is Makeup Revolution. Today we are taking a look at two of their powder blushes in the shade Now! and Sugar.

Makeup Revolution Powder Blush - Now! And Sugar
Left: Now!                Right: Sugar

Firstly... forgive the dodgy angle and the reflection of my camera and piles of files on the product! I was trying for so long to get the perfect angle but this is as close as I could get! I think however that this is a really good representation of the shades and how they look in person. 

The packaging for these two blushes is pretty standard... a simple open and close snap clasp with a plastic base and see through plastic lid. It gets the job done and protects the product well. The Makeup Revolution printed name however does rub off over time. Not a big deal I just thought I would mention that! The names of each shade are printed on the base so you can still easily identify each blush.

You can pick up a powder blush from Makeup Revolution for £1 and you have a choice of six shades. You can take a look at the range here on the Makeup Revolution website of here on the Superdrug website.

Makeup Revolution Powder Blush - Now! And Sugar
Left: Now!                Right: Sugar

As you can tell from the swatches these blushes are really pigmented...especially for a pound! This was only a light swatch too! Now! is slightly deeper in tone than Sugar. I would wear Now! as an autumn blush and find Sugar to be a more appropriate summer colour. Both are lovely shades of pink that I have worn so much on my cheeks over the last few months!

The blushes themselves are slightly grainy in texture to the touch however this doesn't appear on the cheeks. There are slight reflects of gold in the shade Now! however it doesn't give that glitter-ball appearance! The blush lasts for a good 3-4 hours which is fantastic for me! I have found that it lasts between 5-6 hours with a cream blush base.

These shades are absolutely beautiful and I will definitely be trying out the other shades that are available! For a £1 the quality is absolutely amazing! I would be willing to pay much more than that for the quality and the beauty of the shades!

Have you tried any of the Makeup Revolution powder blushes? Have you tried any of their products? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Wednesday 20 August 2014

Poundland Beauty: Creightons Squeeky Clean Movie Matte Photo Finish Moisturiser - Review

Hello everyone! Today I have another Poundland beauty blog post for you all! I must say I have loved the positive response from these posts - I love that there are so many others out there that are also on the hunt for a bargain! Today I will once again be taking a look at the new Creightons Squeeky Clean range at Poundland. This time however we are looking at their Movie Matte Photo Finish Moisturiser.

Creightons Squeeky Clean Movie Matte Photo Finish Moisturiser

The Squeeky Clean range comes in cute, vibrant and plastic containers which are pretty easy to spot in store which is always a plus! Their photo finish moisturiser comes in the same container that their Pow Wow face mask comes in which I have reviewed here. The container is strong and sturdy and the screw top lid keeps the product fresh.

Creightons Squeeky Clean Movie Matte Photo Finish Moisturiser

If you have smelt this range in store you will know that all the products have the same fruity/strawberry scent to them. I kind of wish the scent was a bit more toned down for a face moisturiser however the scent doesn't linger too much. When I am having sensitive skin days I stay clear of this moisturiser as the scent can irritate my skin a bit. The texture of the moisturiser is smooth and light. It absorbs almost like water and very quickly!

The moisturiser claims to give 'camera ready skin than is kissably soft'. I would have to agree that it has made my skin very soft which I love. It also helps to make my skin and any make-up I put on appear matte which is fantastic. It has been very helpful during these summer days, or the occasional ones we have gotten,. to keep my make-up looking fresh.

Overall this moisturiser isn't a miracle cream. It isn't going to perfect your skin, stop ageing or any other magical thing! However it will help your skin remain soft and keep matte. For a pound you can't really argue with that? Personally I will be reserving this moisturiser for particularly hot days or days where I want to remain matte. I also will be reserving this for no make-up days!

Have you tried the Poundland Squeeky Clean range? Have you tried the Movie Matte Photo Finish Moisturiser? What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments below!

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Monday 18 August 2014

Book review: One By One by Chris Carter

Hello everyone! Today I am reviewing a book which I absolutely loved and read within a few sittings! One By One by Chris Carter.

One By One by Chris Carter

One By One is a fictional story about Detective Robert Hunter of the LAPD's homicide special section. Hunter receives an anonymous call asking him to visit a specific web address - his own private broadcast. Hunter logs on to this website and what he sees is a private web show for his eyes alone that shock him to the core. However the caller doesn't just want to shock the detective... he wants him to participate in the fate of his victims. Throughout the novel Hunter receives various calls for various different web shows, each one as sickening as the last, however eventually the anonymous caller makes a new website address which is made public for everyone to watch and more importantly where anyone can cast the deciding vote on the fate of the victim.

This book is part of the 'Robert Hunter' series however you don't need to read these books in order which I love as I can pick and choose which ones I want to read next! This book is number five in the series. This novel falls under the detective/mystery/thriller genre. The novel itself is fast paced and kept me turning the page. I finished this book within a handful of sittings it was just so good! I particularly liked that this book questions society and the moral choices that we make. I also like how the book explores humans need to fill their curiosity. What made this book more scary, in my opinion, is how it could very well happen in a society that is so hooked on the internet and seeking thrills.

Overall I can't fault the storyline. It is so unique and new which is refreshing for a detective novel. For anyone that finds the new era of the internet entertaining or interesting this would be a fantastic read. 

Overall I totally recommend this book for anyone that is looking for a new thriller to add to their book shelf! Have you read One By One by Chris Carter? Have you read any of his other books? Let me know in the comments below!

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Friday 15 August 2014

*Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes - Review*

GASP! SHOCK! HORROR! Oh no I'm about to discuss the dreaded cleansing wipe! As I'm sure many of you will know cleansing wipes seem to have a bit of a bad reputation in the beauty world. I myself was offered the chance by Simple to try a few of their products after running the Simple Kind To City Skin giveaway. One of the products I was sent were these cleansing facial wipes. Personally I used to use these wipes all the time when I first started wearing make-up at 16 so I was interested to try them again at the age of 22! A good 6 years later!

Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

Firstly, I don't use these wipes to remove my make-up just because I have methods now which are a ton better and quicker at removing my make-up. I use cleansing wipes generally as morning face wipes. They are perfect for when I am up early to wake up my skin and remove any sweat, oils or sebum that may have collected over night. 

Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

The wipes are well saturated which is fantastic. There is nothing worse than purchasing cleansing wipes that are pretty much bone dry! They are lovely and refreshingly cool on the skin. As a morning pick me up these wipes are fantastic. I did try removing my make-up once with these and to be honest although it got rid of my face make-up it wasn't to good with my eye make-up which is a bit more stubborn to remove. If you wear little make-up then these wipes will be perfect to remove make-up however for a quick refreshment of the skin throughout the day or in the morning, as I do, they are really good! They provide a great surface cleanse of the skin!

Have you tried the simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes? Do you use cleansing wipes? What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments!

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*Note: This product was sent to me for the purpose of a review however, like always, all my opinions are my own. I will always give you my honest opinion of a product!*

Wednesday 13 August 2014

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths Mascara - Clear - Review

Hello everyone! Recently I am sure you have all been aware of the brand Makeup Revolution and how it is taking the blogging world by storm. A few months ago my lovely other let me pick a few bits and bobs from the brand that I thought I was like. Today I will be reviewing their Amazing Lengths Mascara in Clear.

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths Mascara

Now I know what you're thinking... in clear? Why? Well I have been on the hunt for the perfect product to set my eyebrows and eyebrow products. I don't use too much eyebrow product as I prefer the more natural look however I do like to ensure everything is set so it won't budge.

I will however tell you that I did briefly try this out as a mascara. It did manage to lengthen my lashes and separate them well however it didn't hold much of a curl. I would be interested to see if the same mascara in black or brown has a different formula. If you have tried it do let me know your thoughts! 

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lengths Mascara

As far as setting my eyebrows well this product is amazing. It perfectly sets my eyebrow hairs and the product I add to fill in any gaps doesn't budge all day. I have recommend this to a lot of people for their eyebrows as it is just so affordable and does the job perfectly. You can pick up this mascara for £1.50 in clear, black, ultra black and black brown from Superdrug here or on the Makeup Revolution website here

Have you tried any of Makeup Revolution's make-up or their mascara yet? What do you use to set your eyebrows? Are there any brow products you would recommend? Let me know in the comments!

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Monday 11 August 2014

Poundland Beauty: Classics Nail Polish Remover - Review

Hello everyone! I don't know about you...(but I'm feeling 22...ehem) but when I am stocking up on the good old beauty essentials I really don't fancy spending a lot on things I always end up repurchasing. Certain things like nail polish remover I go through like water. Today I am once again looking at what Poundland have to offer in the way of nail polish remover!


After a quick search in Poundland I stumbled upon this rather large bottle of nail polish remover. I believe there was a smaller 200ml version for £1 which would be great for travel or for those that don't go through bucket loads of nail polish remover... however for me the larger sized option is perfect! 

I must admit I was a little bit cautious of picking up another Poundland nail polish remover. I have already tried their Allura nail polish remover which I have reviewed here and I must admit I wasn't blown away. This nail polish contains acetone... yes yes I know it's not the best for your nails but honestly acetone free doesn't remove a thing from my nails! So what are my thoughts? Well I absolutely love it! This nail polish remover does the job perfectly and removes every last bit of nail polish remover so effortlessly. My only bug bare with this product is the packaging. The lid is a simple click open and pour out lid which is perfectly fine however sometimes I find that when I think I have clicked the lid down I haven't. IT's not too much of an issue for me as I leave my nail polish remover on my vanity however for those of you who may leave your nail polish remover where it may get tipped over or near kids it might be something to consider.

Overall I will definitely be picking this up in the future in place of any of the more expensive nail polish removers out there that I have forked out for in the past! What's your favourite nail polish remover? Do you prefer acetone or acetone free nail polish remover? Let me know in the comments!

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Friday 8 August 2014

Fashion: George at Asda and Monsoon

Hello everyone! Today I am bringing to you a long awaited fashion post! I haven't done a clothing post in a while and I have missed doing them! Now I know what you're thinking... George at Asda and a Monsoon dress? They are at two opposite ends of a price spectrum. I totally believe that you can get great clothes at both affordable and expensive prices! So I thought I would share the two dresses I recently picked up!

Dress - George at Asda
George at Asda - Dress - £10

The first dress I picked up is this grey floral dress from George at Asda. I picked it up for £10. I was looking for a more lightweight dress that I could wear during summer and this is perfect. I can also team it with a tank top underneath to make it a bit more modest.

Dress - George at Asda

If you have read some of my past clothing hauls you will know that I am a sucker for both floral patterns and skater style dresses. This dress was luckily a combination of the two.

Dress - George at Asda

The back also attracted me to the dress. The draped noted back is a lovely little touch and is really comfortable and cool for during the summer.

Dress - Monsoon
Monsoon - Dress - £39

The net dress I picked up was this lovely detailed patterned dress from Monsoon for £39. I loved the bright colours that accent the pattern on the dress. The dress itself is also lightweight and a bit baggy which will make it perfect for work.

Dress - Monsoon

I'm in love with the pattern! It is absolutely gorgeous and I love the bright purple that runs throughout the pattern. It really catches your eye to the dress! The background colour to the pattern is a deep navy blue.

Dress - Monsoon

Of course the biggest difference in the two dresses is the price tag. The George at Asda dress is £10 whereas the Monsoon dress I picked up was £39. As much as I love picking up affordable clothes I also love picking up more expensive clothes on occasion. Who doesn't love the occasional pricey treat!?

Where are your favourite places to pick up clothes? What is your favourite clothing brand? Which of these two dresses do you like? Let me know in the comments!

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Wednesday 6 August 2014

Lifestyle: Windermere Day Out

Hello everyone! If you follow me on Instagram, check me out here, you will know that me and Gareth recently went on a little day out to Windermere. Gareth had booked a week off of work and I am off for the summer. It's rare that we ever both have time off at the same time so we thought we would use the opportunity to go on a little day out... so we made our butties, packed our crisps and chocolate and went!

Windermere

We decided to take a trip down to Windermere as Gareth's mum and dad used to love it here. I haven't been in a while either so it was lovely to take a trip down there!

Windermere - Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream

It was absolutely roasting when we went! This mint choc chip ice cream, my favourite if anyone is taking notes, melted faster than I could eat it! I managed however to salvage it! You can't beat an ice cream on a hot day!


Windermere

We decided to take one of the boat trips they had on offer. They had a few with different routes which is great. Since we didn't want to get too lost as we had train times to keep an eye on for getting home we decided we'd take a boat trip that simply took us round Windermere Lake and then deposited us back to where we started! Above you can see Gaz's 'I'm on a boat' pose. Somebody please forward this post to vogue.

Windermere

Ignore my lopsided fringe! This is us relaxing on the boat! I just had to scrape my hair back as it was far too warm! The whole ride took around 45 minutes and was £15 for the two of us.

Windermere

I couldn't stop taking photos as we went around. Every sight was so beautiful! Not only were there the bigger tour boats there were also boats for hire available and boats that people owned out on the lake.


The hotels and houses located around the lake were stunning. I hope me and Gaz can come back for a weekend away somewhere near the lake!


We really looked out on the weather. It was scorching hot and we really needed to keep on top of the factor 50! Still I managed to get burnt on my back and of course I was wearing a dress with a patterned cut out back so my back looked very unusually burnt!


This is Gaz's 'deep in thought pose'. As we went round the lake on the tour the boat driver gave little bits of description and history of the lake which was nice.


As we came to the end of the tour we decided we would sit and eat our dinner on the bits of green you can see on the picture. We brought Kit-Kats to snack on and they had melted in to some other form by the time we came to eat! Needless to say they needed to be chucked in the fridge when we got home to be brought back to life!


Overall it was a lovely day out. I would totally recommend Windermere particularly when the weather is lovely and warm. The lake itself isn't too far from town to so if you fancy a bit of shopping you can pop in to town too! We popped in to town on the way home to pick up fudge for Gaz, one of his favourites, as well as a cooler from Costa for me!

Have you been to Windermere before? Where would you recommend for a good day out? Let me know in the comments!

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Monday 4 August 2014

Bomb Cosmetics - Flutter By Butterfly Bath Bomb - Review

Hello everyone! If you follow my blog on twitter you will know how much I love having a pamper evening, particularly during the blogger chats! I'm much more of a shower person as they are quick and practical for however when I want to relax I always choose a nice hot bath! I love bath bombs however they aren't something I usually spend my money on as I literally see my money fizzle away in a bath tub! However the other half, a few weeks ago, kindly treated me to this Flutter By Butterfly bath bomb from the brand Bomb Cosmetics.


This particular bath bomb is from their Bath Blaster range and costs just £2.29 which for a bath bomb is so affordable. You can check out this particular bath bomb and order it from the Bomb Cosmetics website here.


This particular bath bomb is so cute in appearance! The little moulded leaf and butterfly really add the perfect little touch. The website describes Flutter By Butterfly as:

'A kiss from a butterfly, with the pure cocoa butter swirl in the middle to soothe your skin and feel your cares flutter away with the pure mandarin and neroli essential oils.


A juicy combination of fresh apples and sweet cherries to create an explosion of fruity scents.'

Now... to my novice nose I can tell you that it is a lovely combination of floral and fruity. The great thing about this bath bomb is that the scent lingers throughout your bath and subtly on the skin after your bath. The scent however isn't overbearing which can sometimes be the case.



I was phone ready to take pictures of this bath bomb for you guys... let me tell you it was easier said than done and luckily my phone didn't dive in and enjoy the bath bomb too! This bath bomb fizzes out beautifully and evenly dissolves throughout the bath leaving no residue in the bath. The leaf part of the bath bomb is actually soap like in texture so it takes slightly longer to dissolve.


The water itself turned green and was left beautifully scented. Overall I really loved this bath bomb and I can't wait to try some more from the Bomb Cosmetics line. A massive thumbs up from me!

Have you tried Bomb Cosmetics? What is your favourite bath bomb? Let me know in the comments!


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