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    After browsing the internet to find some tag blog posts to do I found one called 30 Beauty questions. It looked quite interesting so here it is. 

    1. Do you remember your first makeup item?

    I don't remember what it was exactly but it was probably something that my older sister past down to me. The first item I was bought was probably something along the lines of concealer or powder.

    2. Describe your perfect mascara?

    My perfect mascara would be jet black and a mascara that gives you a bit of curl but lots and lots of volume. Any good recommendations?

    3. What kind of coverage do you prefer from a foundation?

    I prefer a mid to heavy coverage with a flawless finish. My all time favourite is Esteé Lauder double wear.

    4. Favourite high end brand?

    Most defiantly Chanel for lipsticks and hourglass for their ambient light blushers. 

    5. What cosmetic brand have you always wanted to try but still haven't?

    Tom Form has been on my to try list for a good while now. 

    6. Favourite drugstore brand?

    L'oreal and Rimmel for foundations and Maybelline for mascara. 

    7. Do you wear fake eyelashes?

    I don't I must prefer to wear a good mascara to give me length and volume. 

    8. Is there any kind of makeup you can not leave the house without?

    I can quite happily leave the house with no makeup to just pop to the shops but if I feel like I can't go out without any on then I will pop some concealer under my eyes to hide the dark circles and pop some powder on and I am good to go. 

    9. What is your most cherished beauty product?

    I have a Lancôme blusher my sister bought me for my 18th birthday. It has the Eiffel Tower embossed on it. It sits in my drawer unused as I can't bring myself to use it.  

    10. How often do you shop for makeup?

    I would probably say on a monthly basis. Most of the time though I can go months without buying anything then I will just have a big blow out. 

    11. Do you have a beauty budget or do you spend freely?

    I normally have a big blow out when my sister and I go off to London for a few days so I do some saving before we go so I can spend freely. 

    12. Do you utilise coupons or reward cards when you shop for cosmetics?

    My boots card and coupons are defiantly well used. I also have the Superdrug reward card as well. 

    13. What type of product do you buy the most of?

    I would defiantly say mascara. I love trying all the new releases. As my sister says I am a bit of a mascara whore. 

    14. Is there a brand you can not stand?

    I would probably say Revlon as I don't like any of their mascaras and I don't own anything by them.

    15. Do you avoid certain ingredients?

    No can't say I do. 

    16. Do you have a favourite place to shop for makeup?

    Selfridges for high end products and boots for 'drugstore' products. 

    17. Do you like trying new skincare?

    I am not really fussed when it comes to skincare as long as it takes my makeup off and doesn't break me out I don't really mind what it is. I am a big fan of Hope in a jar. 

    18. Favourite bath and body brand?

    I love Soap and Glory and I am a big fan of Victoria Secret shower gels. 

    19. If you could only buy one brand which would you choose?

    For makeup I choose say Estèe Lauder and for bath and body I would choose Soap and Glory.  

    20. What brand has the best packaging?

    At the minute I am in love with the Charlotte Tilbury packaging. 

    21. Which celebrity always has great makeup?

    Girl crush, Mila Kunis *insert heart eye emoji.* 

    22. Do you belong to any makeup communities?

    Apart from the blogging world, No I don't. 

    23. 5 favourite beauty gurus?

    Vivianna from Vivianna Does Makeup.
    Amelia from XameliaX.
    Chantelle from Girltartanscarf.
    Karen from Mrs Ginger.
    Rosanna from RPierceMakeup.

    24. Do you like multifunctional products?

    Yes, If I can do two or more jobs with one product then they are always a winner in my eyes. 

    25. Are you clumsy when it comes to putting makeup on?

    I wouldn't say I was apart from the standard mascara on the nose situations. 

    26. Do you use a base/primer for your eyes?

    I am currently using and loving Benefit Stay Don't Stray. 

    27. How many hair products to you use on a typical day?

    I don't really use many hair products unless I am having curly hair that day. If I am having curly hair then I will use a hairspray and the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.  

    28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation?

    I always apply my foundation first then do my eyes then apply concealer. 

    29. Do you ever consider taking making classes?

    I don't think I would. 

    30. What do you love about makeup?

    I love that with one palette you can create a varied amount of looks. Also I love how each season has its own trends. Also I love the beauty community. 


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    '2030 is the same amount of time away as 2000'

    I read this quote on Twitter on New Years Eve and it really made me realise how quick the months and years are going. 

    2014 was a roller-coaster year for me. In February I made a big decision to pack up my things and move from the North of the country to the South of the country to live with my partner. Previous to this Glen and I were in a long distance relationship and we knew eventually one of us would take the leap of faith and move to be with the other one. However scary this decision was at the time it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. As I write this post this time next month I will have been living in the South for a year.
    2014 also involved a few trips back home to visit family and friends, a few shopping trips to London with my sister, a trip to the Isle of White with Glen and family and a trip to Wembley to see Lee Evans of the last night of his tour. I also spent many hours watching netflixs, going to the cinema and eating out with Glen. 

    All in all 2014 was a pretty good year in my eyes. I plan to make 2015 a year to remember. I am not really one for making new years resolutions but there are defiantly some things I would like to have achieved by the end of 2015. 


    1. Glen and I to own our own home.

    2. To loose around 2-3 stone. 
    3. Glen and I to start our own family.
    4. To have tried and like more foods.
    5. To enjoy myself more and not worry as much.   

    What are hoping to achieve in 2015?



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    After watching Faye from Fayefix do 'The Me Time Tag' that was created by Essie Button and Amelia Liana I thought it would be a fun tag to join in on. My 'Me Time' is normally on a Saturday morning when my partner is at work. 

    1. What do you watch or read during me time?
    I normal catch up with youtube and blogs when I have some me time. I sometimes put on a DVD or Netflixs which normally consists of watching Lee Evans or Jeff Dunham. I am currently reading #GIRLBOSS which I am nearly finished. Next on the list of books to read is 'Not that kind of girl.'

    2. What do you wear during me time?
    99% of the time I will have pyjamas on or my dressing gown. Sometimes it will be leggings and an oversized tee. Just like Essie and Amelia me time is defiantly spend without a bra. 

    3. What are your me time beauty products?
    I tend to have a relaxing bath or nice hot shower during me time so a good bath bomb and a nice smelling shower gel. I also always apply my hope in a jar and a good body moisturiser during me time.

    4. Current favourite nail polish?
    I have a few favourites at the minute so instead of picking just one I would say my current favourite nail polish would be anything with a wintery feeling to it. Currently on my nails I have Porchester Square by Nails Inc which is a nude with Essie set in stone over the top to add some festive sparkle.  

    5. What do you eat or drink during me time?
    I tend to eat treats during me time so normally some chocolate or some sweets. 

    6. Current favourite candle?
    I am a bit of a candle addict and love anything with a vanilla or sweet smell as well as minty fresh smells. I am currently burning a candle called toasted marshmallow. 

    7. Do you ever have outdoor me time?
    Not really unless I do a bit of shopping by myself after work. Personally I like being outdoors with people. 

    8. Would you ever go see a movie alone?
    No I probably wouldn't. Going to the movies is something me and my partner do together for a bit of time as just the two of us. 

    9. Favourite online shop?
    Defiantly ASOS for new in beauty and Not On The Highstreet for quirky gifts. 

    Anything to add? What else do you do during me time?
    Not a lot really my me time is normally spent lying around and relaxing until the other half comes home from work. Thankfully he always texts to say he is on his way so I can make it look like I am doing something. 

    What do you during me time? 
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    Such a simple but incredibly tasty tray bake. 

    Ingredients:
    100g Unsalted butter.
    200g Milk chocolate.
    3 Tablespoons of golden syrup.
    225g Digestive biscuits.
    225g Maltesers. 

    Step 1
    Weigh out 225g of digestive biscuits, place them into a plastic bowl and crush them together. I used a rolling pin to do this. You want the biscuits to be light crushed with some larger pieces and some small. 
    Step 2
    Weigh out 100g of unsalted butter and 200g of milk chocolate.
    Step 3
    Melt the butter, I did this in a glass bowl over a pan of hot water. 
    Step 4
    Once the butter has melted add in the chocolate and melt them together. 
    Step 5
    When the chocolate has melted add in 3 tablespoons of golden syrup. 
    Step 6 
    Take off the heat and make sure everything is mixed together.
    Step 7 
    Add the chocolate mixture to the digestives and mix together. 
    Step 8
    Next step add in your maltesers. 
    Step 9
    Place the mixture into a tray and pop in the fridge to let it set. 
    Step 10 
    Cut into pieces and enjoy. 

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    Anyone who knows me knows I can spend hours scrolling through Instragram and posting pictures. 
    Here is a around up of the past couple of months on my Instagram page. 

    1. Winter Wonderland with the Mr. 
    2. 'It's gonna get harder before it gets easier, but it will get better, you just gotta make it through the hard stuff first.' 
    3. Early Christmas with the family. 
    4. My Mr will always be my man crush Monday. 
    5. Five pictures that make me happy. 
    6. 1 week to go!
    7. Halloween party. 
    8. Even as a zombie my Mr will always be my man crush Monday. 

    Do you have Instagram ? Feel free to follow me: Lottiemxo. 
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    Degustabox
    Degustabox is a monthly food subscription box priced at £12.99 a month including delivery. Each month you are sent a box with between 9 and 14 surprise food items. no commitment is needed, if you want to cancel the box all you have to do is contact Degustabox before the 10th of the month. If you subscribe on or before the 20th of each month you will receive that months box by the end of the month. If you subscribe after the 21st of the month you will receive that months box by the 8th of the following month. 
    Here is what was in my Winter box. 

    Montano Cider £2.79
    Degustbox says: 'Montano is an elegantly crafted Italian cider made from apples grown in the foothills of the Dolomites. These orchards are the highest in Europe enjoying fresh mountain air and over 300 days of sunshine each year. The result is a golden, elegantly sparkling, medium-dry cider with a refreshing, crisp finish. Available in Tesco stores and Strada restaurants.' 
    My partner tried this as am I not a big cider lover. He enjoyed it, liked the taste and said he would repurchase it if he seen it in stores. 

    Kettle Chips £2.19
    Degustabox says: 'Back by popular demand, KETTLE® Chips is reintroducing two of its most loved seasonings as limited editions for Christmas. Salsa & Mesquite was one of the original seasonings when the brand first launched in 1988; it combines tomatoes, chillies, peppers and the aroma of barbecues. Stilton & Port is a rich and distinctive flavour which brings together the creamy notes of Stilton cheese with the sweetness of port wine.' 
    Kettle chips have always been a favourite of mine so I was excited to see a new flavour. I am not a big Salsa lover but these chips had a great taste and extremely moreish. 

    Cool Dawn x2 £1.49 each
    Degustabox says: 'Cool Dawn Recovery Drink is a herbal detox drink that helps to prevent and cure hangovers. It presents a complex and unique combination of citrus and licorice flavours. Contains no stimulant ingredients and is not carbonated. We recommend to have one full cold and shaken can towards the end of the night and another one in the morning if still needed.'
    I have not tried these as I have not had a hangover yet. Perfect for the festive season though. 

    Lindt My Melting Moment x5 £0.65 each
    Degustabox says: 'Lovingly crafted by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers, Lindor My Melting Moment allows you to melt away in a moment of pure bliss. Elegantly wrapped the snowflake shape is filled with irresistibly smooth melting Lindor milk chocolate.'
    Five little melting moments mmmm. If you have not tried these yet I advise you go and pick some up. Lindt chocolate with smooth creamy chocolate inside. These would make perfect stocking fillers. 

    Kent's Kitchens Flavour Shots £1.85
    Degustabox says: 'Kent’s Kitchen flavour shots are a brilliantly quick and easy way to jazz up diced meat or prawns. These clever gel shots coat the meat or prawns whilst cooking and add a delicious taste to enhance meals. Perfect for wraps, with rice or jacket potatoes, on a salad or even to coat pasta.' 
    I have not tried these yet but I am looking forward to popping them with some chicken and some pasta. 

    Pip Organic x2 £1.50 each
    Degustabox says: ‘Pip Organic is a family run, London based business that produces an award winning range of pure organic juices and smoothies available in a range of take home, grab & go and children’s formats Following environmentally sustainable principles and made from 100% organic fruit, all of our drinks are not from concentrate and contain NO added sugars, water, preservatives or additives. Pip, Pip Hooray!’
    My partner tried these and throughly enjoyed them. He said the only downside was that the bottle was quite small. 

    Branston Chutney £1.50
    Degustabox says: 'Create the perfect dining experience with NEW Branston Chutney! Caramelised Onion works perfectly with any after dinner cheese and bread, and the distinctive taste of Mediterranean Tomato goes well with smoky meats, cheddar and biscuits. Available in-store now, the delicious, versatile range is set to become an everyday staple.'
    I am not a big chutney lovely but my partners mum tried this. She said it goes perfect with some crackers as a quick snack. 
       
    Holy Cow x2 £1.69
    Degustabox says: 'We love our home cooked food – it’s very different from what you find in an Indian restaurant in the UK! Everyday home-cooked Indian food has delicate layers of flavour. It’s simple, healthy food' 
    We used these with some chicken and lamb. The packet says they serve 2. They do but there is not a lot of sauce to go around so if you don't mind just a light covering of sauce these a perfect idea for a quick dinner. 

     Are you subscribed to Degustabox? Will you be trying out Degustabox? 

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    Stocking fillers are one of my favourite parts of Christmas. Here is my quick and easy stocking filler gift guide with each gift under £15. 

    For the man in your life.
    1. 'Great Beard' Man Mug £11.50
    A quirky little gift for your man with a beard. 

    2. Gear Stick Bottle Stop £13
    Men and their cars! Do I need to say any more. 

    3. Pizza Chopper Motorbike Pizza Cutter £6.99
    Pizza mmmm. 

    4. Retro Sweet Jar £10.99
    Everyone has to have sweets in their stocking. 


    For the woman in your life. 
    1. 'Always Right Never Wrong' Cup £10.95
    Woman are always right.

    2. Lipstick Highlighters £6.99
    Lipstick and stationary together = perfection. 

    3. 'Save Water Drink Champagne' Tea Towel 9.99
    The tea towel says it all. 

    4. Mine Mine Mine Yours Chocolate £7.99
    Chocolate that you don't have to share. What more could a girl want?! 

    What will you be putting in stockings this year? 

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