Lush products, London trip | Little update on life

So everyone, it's been a while since I actually blogged something that wasn't 'Thankful Thursday'. All I can say is that I have been extremely lazy last week. Sure there was college and work but any time I was free I was either napping or catching up on my tv shows... anyone that watches 'Baby Daddy' let me know whether you're team Danny or Ben. Every episode just gets better and better, so I advise ye people who want a laugh to watch it.

This post is just a little update over the last week. Even though there was sleep deprivation I still had lots of fun. I got to explore a little more around London. I attended this little music, prayer service in London. Young adults from all around the world came to share their prayers through their own languages. The music was beautiful. I can still hear that wonderful cello... an instrument I most desire to learn.

I loved seeing Westminster Cathedral for the first time.

The architecture of the building was just so magnificent. Very grand compared to my little church back home in dear old Ireland, Haa! But seeing the amount of work that was put in was breathtaking.

Today after bringing my little cousin to a little Easter craft activity class and Irish dancing lessons (imagine when I am a Mum... Pheww) I then had a little surprise trip to St. Albans.

I bought a few little essentials in Boots, sun lotion, after sun moisturiser and so on... getting my last minute shopping done for my holiday, then for the first time, I entered Lush. I've heard far too many great comments about this place from bath lovers. And I am a bath lover.

Even before I saw the shop I could just smell the deliciousness of the place... "Where is that amazing smell coming from?"

I didn't want to leave the place, as I was having so much fun getting over-whelmed by the so many different smells there was. I made sure what I bought would be worth it, so I circled the shop like 4 times. In the end I decided on two items. Bath bombs. And yes I did imagine my tub exploding as I threw it in! Such a day dreamer!

Firstly I decided on getting the 'Blackberry Bath Bomb'. It was too delicious to leave behind. I mean come on! Who doesn't wasn't to smell like Ribena coming out from the bath tub! It's every girls dream!

And here I only used half of it. Smelling like a blackberry, Oh Yeah!

And secondly I bought this beauty. The 'Tisty Tosty'. The lady in the shop threw it into a basin of water and there I was  'Ooooing' while watching it sizzle like a rasher on a pan (not such a great comparison... smelling of grease can be a little different than smelling like a rose.) But the rose buds were just left floating as though it were a pretty pond... "I'M GETTING IT!"

Then just to finish the day off, me and my aunt went to this lovely cafe. The Merchant, in St. Albans. I had a latte while my aunt taunted me with her mocha. I mean look how amazing it looked with it's overloaded cream and topped off chocolate powder.

This is what keeps me happy. Just having a day with exploring around. Not planning the day out, just going with the flow. The only thing that is missing is having my bestie Edel. She would make the experience over here in London a little more fun. Filling it with memories.

Are any of you addicted to Lush? If so, please let me know what your favourite products are, or if you've heard any good reviews that too is welcome. I really want to test out every single one of them.

Thanks so much for reading lads & lassies,

My September Favourites

Hey fellow readers, this is my 1st ever haul/ favourites post, so I hope that you do like it. I love Fashion so much. It is something that makes me get so hyper and heart racing.

I was told by a friend that I should do 'Fashion' posts, so maybe this will be the beginning :)

Can I add the dazzling sunshine as a favourite, because we didn't get much sun as I'd like this September, and when it did come out it made me so happy :)

Let us start us with the beauty collectibles that I adored this Month, all bought from 'Superdrug'. 

- Sleek Make-Up Blush, Antique.

- Rimmel London Eyebrow Pencil, in Dark, 001

& ScandalEyes Precision Micro Eyeliner (Waterproof).

- Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair, Shine Tonic. 

- Batiste Dry Shampoo, XXL Volume.

- Tresemme Texture Style, Back Comb Dust (dizzying heights).

Sleek Blush, Antique

Since I am quite pale, I found that this blusher added a vintage, radiant flush to my cheeks. It can also be used as a highlighter I found. It's ultra-long lasting and it suits all skin types.

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil 

First time for everything, and for me I have never really paid much attention to my eyebrows (and I should have) there pretty fair compared to the colour of my hair (a little rhyme for you), so I had to see whether anything could be done. I felt so strange when I first used this applicator, I looked unnoticeable in the mirror, but I've gone extremely light with applying, and at last I have gotten used to it's ways. I find that if I have my eyes equally as good with make-up then it doesn't look so strange.

Scandaleyes Liquid Eyeliner

I've tried the L'oreal liquid eyeliner, and the maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise, and this one seemed to be my favourite. I feel as though this pen does the job for me, I get the line as thin as possible with this eyeliner, which I wasn't so successful on doing with the others.

Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair

This is to be applied on dry, styled hair.

Thankfully, this spray doesn't make my hair feel oily, it does what it says on the tin. Adds shine. I have sadly dull, dry hair, and this shine tonic, tricks the eye, making it appear so healthy and shiny... Ooooh.

People will say, "Ooh, your hair looks so shiny, surely you must have used something!"....

"No m'darlings, not a thing!"... wink wink, heehee :) Nah only joking... must advertise the product at least (show my appreciation).

Baptiste Dry Shampoo, XXL Volume

I found this to be very much like strong hairspray, so take caution! Use sparingly! But it does like it says, adds lots of Volume. I am always in a rush, so this is great for me, when I want to tie my hair up, and make the roots appear more bouncy :)

Tresemme Texture Style, Backcomb Dust

And lastly, my favourite beauty item. For me, instead of following the instructions that say to apply on your hands, I just sprinkle it, little by little, onto my scalp. It made my hair feel so soft as well, which was a surprise bonus for me. It also isn't as difficult as dry shampoo, where you have to hide the white dust. Me love love this product. Thumbs up I say :)

Lepard Print Umbrella & A Pretty Little Box

Umbrella cos like it rains... heehee. Very important. Aaaand...

It's a box... yeah, but not only a box... a secret opening to NARNIA!

If only it were true.

The reason why I bought this was because starting from September, me and best friend EdelBelle (you must know her by now, with me mentioning her all the time), well we're sending cards to one another till the end of July, (the duration of our separation from College). And in these cards, we ask one another a question. It could be about, "What's your opinion on anxiety?"...."What's your favourite Season?" Which I wrote in my first Issue (of September) to her. So my given cards will be added to this box, along with some pictures.

Each of these cards are in a set of 3. I adore them so much and thank heavens Edel loves them too. I am awaiting for my card to come in the post, so I'm excited to see what she says.

Slippers from 'Primark'

These are a huge favourite. They were given to me as a 'Welcome' present by my Aunt, for my stay in London. And they're from 'Primark'.

I love how it has the soft pink flowers attached to the sides, and that it has a gold, crisp lining at the bottom. Also strangely they match my new umbrella, well I'm not going to be using the umbrella in the house, or my slippers out in town, so... actually you know what, maybe I could dance around the house with the umbrella... Hmmm, that could work out to be quite fun!

'New Look' Boots and New brown patched-look leather Purse

I took these pictures the day I bought my new purse. Nice leather, good leather.

And I wanted to show you the boots, that my Mum bought for me, before coming to London. They're from 'New Look', and their price was (in sterling) £37.

I also wanted to show you from outside my College in Barnet.

I loved how the red brick and fallen leaves matched my boots and my purse.

 So there you have it guys, I hope you enjoyed my ramblings, photos, stories and product opinions.

It's only a start, but I hope that I will continue with doing posts very much like these.

Love you all so much,

Cheerio x

The Autumn Tag

Hello my Super Lovelies :)

I have been wanting to do this 'Autumn Tag' ever since Sinead from Dreaming Again nicely nominated all of her blogging friends. I do consider her as a blogging friend as I do thoroughly enjoy her writing & pictures.

I love doing 'tags', they are so much fun, especially when you feel as though you can't decide what to write about. For me, I find it ok to come up with ideas on blogging, but for some, inspiration comes in different ways.

I love Autumn for its reasons of getting dressed in wooley jumpers & tights. Having hot-chocolate everyday and not looking like a kid... "with cream I may add", sheepishly :)

There's the whole duvet day as well, beside the fire with a cuppa, watching some great tv or even reading a great book.

Being cozy is what makes me happy.

So... let's carry on with My Autumn Tag, shall we?

Favourite thing about it?

I just love the idea of when you come home from a freezing day, that I get to jump into my snuggest PJs, have a hot-water bottle readied up, along with a cup of hot chocolate and be able to lie down on my couch watching tv with the blazing fire.

Favourite Drink?

Semi-skimmed Hot-chocolate with cream of course (Starbucks do a marvelous job on their ones).When August hit us, I started immediately into the hot cocos. (In summer I felt like a kid having it, counting the marshmallows but there's nothing strange looking when having it now in Autumn!)

Favourite scent/candle?

Well my Mums scent always reminds me of the chilly weather, 'Coco Chanel', I don't mean nothing mean like she's a cold person, I just like her to wear it, it's her own scent. And well I usually have the same candle scents for Autumn, as well for Winter. So there's 'Red Berry & Cedar' and 'Red Apple Wreath'. Both give off a warm sort of smell to me. I love my candles and scents.

Best Lipstick?

Well usually I'd wear quite dark coloured lipsticks for Autumn because of the clothes I style. I'm currently wearing my 'Rimmel Midnight Plum' lipstick with a touch of gloss.

Go to Moisturizer?

I've been sticking to my 'Vaseline' moisturizer for a long time now. (I've used up my 'Kate Moss Moisturizer').

Go to the Colour of the Eyes?

I love wearing purples, golds & a brown combination. From 'NYC' collection and 'Isa Dora' Collection of eye-shadows.

Favourite music Singer/Band to listen to?

At this time of the year I stick to more acoustic singers and more emotional soul singers :) Like today I've been listening to Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and a little of Ed Sheeran.

Favourite Outfit to Wear?

There's 2 choices. First being; the knitted rainbow coloured skirt, with black woolly tights and separate woolly socks over them, brown ankle boots with gold plating on the heel and toe, with a silky peter pan top. And the second being; just a pair of simple skinny, denim, dark jeans, heeled boots, baggy pastel coloured woolly jumper and simple accessories.

Autumn Treat?

Going to the cinema with friends, popcorn and chocolate included, heehee, when the weather is at its most miserable timing with rain (and dried up trees... poor sad trees :(

Favourite Place to be?

At home in my PJs, watching some 'Downton Abbey' with the fire ablaze :) Such a feeling of tranquility and coziness.

I Tag?

I want to tag everyone who has followed me throughout this year, the peeps who have suffered with my every slurred sentance :) I wouldn't really be doing these posts if it weren't for ye! So give it a go everyone... AUTUMN IS FUN :D

I hope you enjoyed this post guys, and thanks so so much for reading :)

Love you lots my friendly peeps, x