1 Year Birthday!

Hi all,

I know it's been a while since I've done an actual post. I could come up with some excuse for you, but the truth is, for some reason or other, I have been feeling very uninspired, and haven't felt like blogging.

A quick life update for you: I have now completed my uni course! I got my results at the beginning of July, and was very, very pleased to find out I got a 2:1!! Also at the beginning of July, I went down to London for 5 days, to take part in a HUGGEEE graduate exhibition, and I'm very happy that I got some interest in my work; can't wait to find out where it'll take me. To be honest, I loved it down there. I have never had so much freedom! And to spend 5 days with your friends down in the Capital, before we graduate was soooo nice!!

Well since then, I've been trying to apply for some part-time jobs, just to keep a bit of a steady income, but have had no luck yet. Mid-August I went on holiday with the family to the Cotswolds for a week. It's such a beautiful part of the world, and very fairytale-like. Would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to live in a fairytale, and loves picturesque villages.

And that leads to now.

On 23rd July 2013, this blog turned 1! I admit I have been a terrible blogger over the majority of this year, but from now on, I am going to be back on it! I'm thinking of setting some sort of schedule, so there will be at least a day where there will definitely be a new post up. What do you think?

So, now my ramble is over, and I look forward to getting back into the blogging swing of things.

For now,

Hello folks!

Well, hello!

First, let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm Laura, and I'm 20 years old. I'm currently on summer break from uni. Now, how this blog came about. It wasn't until recently that I really got into beauty and makeup, when I came across a article from the Daily Mail about a girl called Cassandra Bankson. If you've heard/seen about her, then you'll know she is a YouTube guru. Her channel is diamondsandheels14. Cassandra suffers from terrible acne, and she posts videos on how to she covers this up with makeup. She has really inspired me to have the confidence to wear makeup and just look after my skin overall. So, if by any chance you are reading this Cassandra (I know, a long shot!), I would just like to say THANK YOU for everything you've done!

I've never been one to wear makeup, more so when I was younger, but over this last year, I have begun wearing tinted moisturiser's to cover up my skin. My skin is very spot-prone and I suffer from blackheads a lot as well; I wouldn't call it acne, as it never seems that severe, but it is annoying. Anyway, the tinted moisturiser just helps cover these up (along with some concealer) and evens out my skin.

This blog is basically going to be a beauty blog, from a beginner's point of view. I plan to post reviews on products I have been using, maybe some makeup tutorials, my monthly favourites, and my personal favourite posts, the 'nosey' posts, e.g. hauls, 'What's in my bag?', makeup and perfume collection/storage etc. The one thing I will always try to be with you is honest, but please bear in mind, these are just my thoughts and opinions; I am no where near a professional or expert.

Soooo, sorry this post is so long, but just wanted to introduce myself to you, so you can get to know me, and explain how this blog came about. I hope you enjoy this blog.