The Disney Tag

 

I have grown up Disney, it has been ingrained in me, i cant wait to have children and make them watch all my favourite Disney films ranging from the old classics to the most recent ones. I LOVE Disney! I don’t think it matters what your age is, i think everyone has some kind of love for it. I even have the symbol for ‘Hakuna Matata’ from the lion king tattooed onto my leg!

 

I also think Disney may be the reason i am still single as it has given me completely unrealistic expectations of love and made me a hopeless romantic!

 

Therfore i couldn’t resist doing this tag ive seen on numerous other blogs! Welcome to my Disney tag...

 

What is the first Disney movie you remember seeing?

 

The very first one I remember watching is snow white, followed by sleeping beauty and cinderealla but when we were little we had pretty much every available Disney film on VHS.

 

What is your favourite Disney Film?

This is the hardest question ever!! My top Disney films would have to be:

 

Pocahontas

Mulan

Hercules

Lion King

The Little Mermaid

Mary Poppins

Finding Nemo

Toy Story

Enchanted

 

I think if i had to pick one film though it would have to be Beauty and the Beast, I have watched that film over and over again growing up and even as an adult i just never get bored of it. It just such a beautiful classic!

 

 

Who is your favourite Disney Princess?

 

Mulan! She kicks ass! I think some of the others can be a classic damsel in distress which never really appealed to me. I like a strong minded lady who can still get the hot guy at the end!

Which Disney movie do you think is the most underrated?

 

Hercules, purely for the music, its so fun and upbeat and i don’t think it got enough credit!

 

What is your favorite Disney quote?

 

There are so many amazing, inspirational and beautiful Disney quotes, but i think this is probably my favourite right now... so simple yet so true.

 

What is your favourite Disney song?

I physically can’t pick one so here is a few that I love. I know this is a copout but there’s way too many amazing Disney tunes to be able to wind it down to just one!

Pocahontas – Colours of the Wind

Mulan – I’ll make a man out of you

Beauty and the Beast – Beauty and the Beast

Toy Story – You have a Friend in Me

Jungle Book – I want to be like you

Mary Poppins - Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

 

Which Disney character would be your best friend?

 

I love this question! It would have to be Timone and Pumba (they class as one, right?). They are the perfect BFF’s, they would have you in stitches and completely have you back. LOVE them!

 

Which Disney character would be your pet?

 

 

This is so hard! There are so many cute Disney characters! Could I open up a Disney zoo and have them all??! Hmmm I think if I had to only choose one I would go for Sven the reindeer from Frozen as he is pretty funny!

 

I would for you guys to have a go at this tag too! Let me know if you do it! What’s your favourite Disney film?

Motivational Monday #33

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I adore today’s motivational Monday quote. Four simple things to do in order to change your life into a much happier, positive and productive one!

1.       Be impeccable with your words... I can be a terrible fail at this one. I often blurt things out without thinking. The stuff that comes out of your mouth can be so powerful and have such an effect on others. So from now on I am going to try my hardest to use my words more wisely, to try and spread more positivity rather than negativity.

 

2.       Don’t take anything personally... I can be ridiculously sensitive and over analyse things and yes I can end up taking things personally. When actually other people’s opinions are exactly that, it’s theirs. They make their own choices as do I and that’s all okay. I need to focus on myself not on others opinions of me!

 

3.       Don’t make assumptions... put your hand up whose guilty of this one?! I certainly am, I think its human nature however I strive to be a better communicator, to find out more information and to be better at expressing myself. I find the more of an open book I am, the less complicated life is.

 

4.       Always do your best... it’s always the best feeling to know you’ve tried the best you can, no matter the circumstances. I don’t believe in regrets as I know I always try.

I am going to try my best to live by these principles this week. What do you think of them?

Happy Monday Lovelies!



Who's in my Sidebar... October Edition

 

 

Welcome to Octobers edition of ‘who’s in my sidebar’! This month has flown by so quickly and i cant believe im sat here typing this out already! Ive has some absolutely lovely bloggers hanging out in my sidebar this month and i am so excited to introduce you all to them properly! Sundays were made for sitting down with a cuppa and browsing blogs so i hope you all take a few mintes to go and check theirs out!

First up is Giada from Miel–Cafe...

 

‘A freelance blog designer who wants to design cakes, writes about beauty, food, lifestyle, design, home decor, travels and a lot more.'

I have been a fan of Giada’s blog for quite a while, she is Italian and lives and blogs in Italy, yet writes in English. I love this blog for its gorgeous photography  and greay mix of lifestyle, fashion and some seriously yummy recipes just to name a few!

Then we have Tallulah from In The Field...

 

‘I'm Tallulah, a 20 year old girl from NZ, blogging about life, adventures, pop culture, a bit of food and a bit of whatever is on my mind!

A  blog with a great mix of everything with great pics too! Im moving to new Zealand next so a little bit of a fan of Tallulahs lifestyle posts, shes also a fellow fan of Harry Potter so whats not to love!

Next up is Dani from Floral Danielle...

 

‘Hello there! :) I'm Dani and I'm a 23 year old Fashion Design graduate from the outskirts of London. I spend my whole life either shopping, browsing eBay for a bargain, traipsing around a car boot, or drooling over gorgeous clothes. And now I've learnt how to make my own. This is how I'm getting on, what I'm learning, and my bargains along the way.'

This is one of my favourite blogs for fashion, Dani has great style and i love her wishlists. Sadly im not sure my bank balance feels the same! ;)

Last but not least is Marie from Karma Cake...

 

‘I was an opera singer turned writer, but I now I’m more of a reluctant social media socialite and Karmacake is my survival guide. It's a lifestyle blog that's an honest mix of all the things that define me as an individual - and I hope that others can find some inspiration in that. Sure, you'll find thought-pieces on pop culture and beauty hacks, but you'll also learn that being yourself is totally awesome. Through my blog, I'm that girl-next-door that'll help you learn how to walk before you can run in everything life has to offer’

I completely envy Marie’s writing! She is smart, funny and honest. It a completely refreshing read and she writes about a variety of topics that have you coming back for more!

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Bourjois Paris Effet 3D Volume & Shine Elixir Gloss in Orange Energic

 

Have you ever had a beauty or make up product that you have been using for years, not paid too much attention too, but is a complete staple in your make up bag? Mine has to be Bourjois Paris Effet 3D Volume and Shine Elixit Gloss in Orange Energic. I have been using it for years, on its own and on top of my favourite lipsticks. It one of my neglected staple items and I thought I would show it some love on here!

Okay so I know its orange, but it applies pretty neutral and I use it on top of my lippies for a bit of shine. Unlike other glosses it isn’t sticky at all and isn’t thick. It adds the perfect amount of shine and also stays put for ages! I’m not sure I would agree with the 8 hour staying power it states on the tube, but I do drink way too many cups of tea and talk way too much for any lip product to stay on that long! But it is pretty long lasting!

Another reason I love this gloss is that I used to suffer from terrible dry lips. Since using this product that problems long gone, it acts like a balm and is so nourishing and moisturising. It also smells and tastes like those ‘fruit salad’ chew sweets! Huge Bonus!

Do you have a favourite gloss?

The Happy Box Company!

I have a slight obsession with subscription boxes! I will openly admit that, but I have been getting rather bored of beauty boxes. So when this box landed on my door step I was a little bit excited!

I first came across The Happy Box Company via Twitter and rather than signing up to a subscription each box is sold separately every month for £14. Each month’s box has a different theme and this month was Afternoon Tea, this was a selling point for me as I thought it was a really lovely theme and was intrigued about what would be in the box!

My box was filled with so many cute pieces, here is what I received...

·         A craft goodie bag – mine was filled with string, pom poms, ribbon, mini pegs and pretty card. I think I’m going to make some kind of photo holder with it...

·         Heart lace doilies – I can see these being used in some kind of craft project in the near future.

·         Cake toppers – how cute are they!

·         Notebook and pencil – anyone who knows me knows that I always carry a notebook around with me. This is perfect!

·         Teapot necklace – this has to be my favourite thing in the whole box. I am a tea-aholic so adore this!

·         Love ring – another great addition to the box!

I am really glad I treated myself to this box. I’m not sure I will be getting it every month, I think I will keep an eye out for what the themes are and then treat myself!

What’s your favourite subscription box? Do you have any that aren’t beauty based that I should know about??

#TBT An Inkling for an Inking...

Welcome #TBT / Throw Back Thursday! Where I am going to be delving into the depths of blog posts past and repost some of my favourites to share again with you all! As someone who has been blogging for over 2 years now, I have written over 400 blog posts, some that should probably remain hidden and some that I’m still pretty proud of and are still relevant to me. Which is why I thought it would be fun to run a #TBT series each week up until Christmas and share with you all my personal favourite old ‘Lipsticks& Lashes’ posts.

Originally Posted // 3rd February 2013

After hearing an interesting debate on tattoos on my local radio station this morning I have decided to air my views on this blog as it really got me thinking. I will openly declare I have a love/hate/middle of the line attitude when it comes to tattoos.

Let me explain, a women on the radio called them 'disgusting' another said it was 'de-facing yourself'. Some kind gentleman then joined in saying 'women who have tattoos are ugly and trashy'. My back was officially up! I have 5 tattoos myself and would not class myself in any of the above categories.

These are my lot:

My first design was the butterfly, it is placed just above my hip. I had it done on a lovely hot summers day around 7 years ago. I had just been dumped and my ex hated tattoos so in a moment of madness, throw in a best friend hyping me up and the decision was made!

My second, a few months later was the stars around my feet. I love the stars and am often complimented for this inking. Originally it was only around my ankle but around 2 years later I have it extended all the way down my foot. I do declare this is my favourite!

The dragonfly on my wrist was a result of my doodles. I was apprehensive about getting it done on my wrist as all my other designs are easily hidden. It is on the outside of my wrist so I often forget its there. It often gets mistaken for a treble clef, squiggle etc but I kind of like that! All art is interpreted differently by the viewer and why shouldn't tattoos?

Next up is the word 'believe' interlaced with a paper aeroplane. It is just on the side of my ribs and I had it done to remind myself to believe in myself and believe in my dreams. I strongly feel that if I believe in those 2 things I can achieve anything. I am currently looking at expanding this somehow and am looking for a good quote with the word 'believe' in. Nothings really grasped my attention yet but I will keep looking! If anyone has any suggestions please let me know?

Last but not least, my final piece of ink was done last year, its just above the inside of my ankle and symbolises 'Hakuna Matata'. My sister got exactly the same design in the same place. We had both been looking to get something for a while and this just suited us perfectly.

I love all my tattoos because they are just 'me'. I have heard people say 'Oh you will regret those when your older', well to those people I say no as they are personal. They are just as a part of me now as my right thumb, and they each have a story and meaning to me. I have no doubt I will expand my collection in the future.

So the hater of tattoos in me.... where shall i begin? I hate, I hate teddy bear tattoos! WHY WHY WHY?!!!! I am not a fan of people getting boyfriend/girlfriend names, kids I can understand, but people who can disappear from your life or break your heart, why would you want a constant reminder?! Love Hate tattoos = so Tacky! Also I don't believe many women can get away with sleeves, don't get me wrong I have seen a few who really pull off the look and its a really cool look. However I have not seen many. Also tattoos on the face and across the jugular...Horrendous!!My personal motto is will you see if when I'm in my wedding dress?! Yes to those who know me I am ridiculously single at the moment but if or when that day comes I don't want my tattoos to be a focal point, I also love that mine can be covered up and It often surprises people that I have tattoos as apparently I don't seem 'the type'.

 On a flip note, men with Tattoos.... well in my opinion its a definite plus! I am a huge Home and Away fan, yes when I visited Oz I did make a trip to summer bay. Well my love of the show just escalated when the Braxtons moved into town, their hot bodies helped but throw in a few tattoos and id be happy to help them dry off after a surf any day! Oh and how can we forget David Beckham, Yummy!

 

Am I a Hypocrite?! Yes probably, like most people I can be quick to judge others but looking at my own (OK yes small) artwork I am reminded that each to their own. One mans trash is another mans gold. Most importantly what you do to your body is a personal choice.

Nails // Seventeen Gel Colour in Pretty Bang Bang

 

I have pretty much had this polish on my nails continuously for the past few months. It’s such a pretty colour and goes with the majority of my outfits. I love love love it! It’s a Seventeen Gel Colour in Pretty Bang Bang and comes out as a gorgeous indigo shade. I have raved on here before about Seventeen Gel Colours before as they are such a great find, they are long lasting and give a fantastic finish for such a bargain price.

This colour has been fantastic for summer but I think it’s a shade that can be worn across the seasons. Do you have a favourite shade of polish?