20 Regretful Moments

I regret not bleaching my hair when I was younger as it was always a bad hair day regardless of the color. 

I regret not trying harder to make an effort to socialize with people in school because either I couldn't be bothered or I thought they were 'cooler' than me. Not true! Just push yourself - it's scary but maybe you'll meet your best friend!

I regret making myself seem like a stalker and creating a fake boyfriend called Dustin to make the guy I liked jealous. Shocking that it didn't work, isn't it?

I regret not attending school as often as I should have because it definitely made my friendships suffer. 

I regret not forcing myself to each fish when I was younger because maybe if I did I would like it now. 

I regret not dancing like a fool at all of the school dances. 

I regret not being in the high school drama club. 

I regret not pursuing music as much as I wanted and knew I could. 

I regret going to the first and only cheerleading class I've ever taken. 

I regret making the ducky face in all of my grade 9 pictures. Thankfully not the yearbook picture!

I regret paying $500.00 for clip in hair extensions! $500!!!! What an idiot!

I regret the pink cords I wore in elementary. 

I regret lying to you about regretting the pink cords....I freaking loved them!

I regret trying the blue cheese sample at the grocery store and puking 10 minutes later in the packed car park. 

I regret not making more giant M&M cookies when I worked at Cookies By George. 

I regret the blonde streaks that were supposed to be highlights that i couldn't afford to change and that made my hair look permanently greasy. 

I regret having fish. Disgusting creatures. 

I regret ever eating that pretzel wrapped hot dog in Seattle and the terror that later ensued. 

I regret the 2 hour bus ride to the outlets where the only thing I bought was said hot dog. 

I regret deciding that it was a good idea to lay on the ground beside my dog, who then proceeded to sit on my face. Our relationship just hasn't been the same since. 

Well that wasn't traumatic at all! It's not often that I sit here and think about all the ridiculously stupid and embarrassing things I've done throughout my life. It will definitely set you straight if you ever get to big for your boots! I highly recommend waiting for that time to do this.

What are some of the most cringe-worthy things you've done? Please let me know that I'm not alone in my stupidity!! X

Links I Love #3

 

 

Oh boy, do I have a lovely bunch of ladies for you this beautiful Sunday evening. This week I've been really getting back into beauty products and loving 'look book' type posts. Through this I have found some amazing girlies that are without a doubt going to be a regular feature in my future web-devours.

 

 

fruitybeauty by Zoe Foster

I have loved Zoe and her magnificent brows for such a long time! Her blog fruitybeauty features some tutorials from her book Amazing Face, as well as some crazy gorgeous photos. She has THE best teeth I have ever seen in my life and I hate her for it. Why can't I have those beautiful pearly whites?! WHY!!

 

Pollyanne b

Oh beautiful Polly and her disgustingly wonderful accent. I first found Polly through Beauty Bootcamp by Dailymix and thought that she was wondrous so naturally I went to have a look at her channel. Well good golly miss Polly she is simply delightful! If you haven't seen her videos please click the link above, watch a couple and come back to thank me for introducing you to your new favorite Youtuber!

 

Simple Sophie

Everyone this is Sophie, she is from Leeds and likes fashion. She is one hell of a blogstar and she knows it! Not only are her posts most joyous but the pictures give me endless goose bumps of jealousy. Don't we all wish we could be as genuinely tumbler-esque as dear Sophie here?

 

 

 

So I know that I normally do 5 weekly favorites but I've been really focused on all of the chickees up there, as well as living my dreary life. Maybe there will be all 5 next week..maybe there won't. I live on the edge like that.

 

 

 

Toodle-loo my lovely friends have an amazing week! X

 

 

 



Links I Love # 2

 

 

Here to a brand new batch of warm sweet links. I've been so sick this past week and though I am a few (too many) days late in posting this, I have been perusing the world wide web and have found some brand new gems!

 

 

 

I ♥ Cat Gifs

This little gem needs to be seen by everyone! Cat lovers prepare to have the cuteness part of your heart break. As for you non-cat lovers..Welcome to the community, so happy to have you!

 

Lydia Lucy - X Factor

Holy Smokes this chickadee can sing! That is all you will be able to process after you watch her audition. We're the same age but I literally feel like a grandma watching this wishing for the better days. Why can't I be that springy?

 

Little Diggers

Get this app!..or maybe don't because your gonna become addicted, starve yourself, and never fall asleep before 3 AM again. I freckin' love this game. All you do is dig but good golly miss molly it's a goodin'. And it's free!

 

 

Lauren Zwanziger

For all you pinteresters out there, this one's for you. Lauren has basically created the Mona Lisa of pinterest boards. With a good dose of quotes, a heaping spoonful of fashion-osities, and a smattering of girl crush - you need this in your life. Now.

 

Corgi Flop

If you have ever wondered if it's physically possible to laugh at the same thing hundreds of thousands of millions of time - it is. Please go and watch this because it really is just too good to miss. Please.

 

 

 

 

There we are my top 5 links of this week. They are pretty majestical if I do say so myself. And I do.

 

What have you all had on repeat this week?

 

 

 

 

 

Links I Love #1

I think we can all agree that we are a community. Whether you are a reader or a writer, we all communicate with each other and offer our support. I feel like we all need to be doing more 'community' where we can, which is why I am starting an ongoing weekly post of all the blogs, websites, tumblrs and videos that I have been loving through the week. I hope that I can spread some love through this tight family we have created. Here's this week's loves.

  Wearing Wanderlust

I suppose I'm cheating a bit with this one (great way to start off, hey) because I have been reading Codie's blog for quite some time now. She writes of fashion and decadence that can not be outdone. I know that if you like fashion, Paris and macaroons you will absolutely love her as much as I do.

 

 

DailyBumps

Ahh DailyBumps, how I do love me some baby Ollie, Missy and Bryan. You have most likely known and religiously watched them for some time. Unlike me. I have lost so much tummy casting time that I will never be able to get back.

 

 

Anna Saccone

There's something crazy special about this little lady. She's on baby number two and still looks as magical as Ariel when she's on top of that big rock. Health meets fashion meets one hot mama.

 

 

NatalieMarie

This girls Tumblr account is freaking phenomenal. It's grungey, romantic, simply beautiful. I love getting home from work and relaxing in front of the computer and just lose myself in the wonder that she posts.

 

 

Beauty Crush

Again, not a new found love but definitely a favorite. I could read and watch her blog/videos for hours...wait a minute, what time is it? She's gorgeous and has the best wardrobe of life. Need.

 

 

 

Please go and check out each and every one of my favorites if you haven't already.

What are some of your favorite links?

Hamish

This isn't my usual lovely jubbly post but I just had to write and get out what I've been feeling and what's been happening. I recently started a second job at Coach which has been amazing and everyone has surprisingly been so so nice. I had three days of training and then I was on the floor selling. My shift was for a Saturday.  I got home after my other job on Friday and went to check on the love of my life, Hamish. Hamish, as silly as it sounds, was my best friend and my baby. When I lifted his house he was completely still and had hard shallow breaths. He was dying. He hadn't been too well for the past 3 weeks - not well in that he acted fine. He ate, drank, pee'd everything but he had a huge abdomen. I mean 2 golf balls on either side of him. I have never been so sad and heartbroken in my life. I was crying over him, stroking him, singing to him and telling him that everything is alright and that God would take care of him. I kept repeating "if you have to let go it's okay". He was my baby. I was full out weeping. I know that this sounds silly and over dramatic for a hamster, but if you have ever lost an animal, doesn't matter what breed/species, you will understand the heartache that I felt and still feel. I sat with him for about 3 hours waiting for him to leave but he was still trying to hold on. I felt that I needed to leave him alone and let him focus and rest. I don't know if this was the right thing to do but it's what I felt at the time. I went to bed that night and was so terrified of falling asleep because I knew that in the morning I would have to wake up and make a grave for my baby. When I did wake up early in the morning, the weather was a direct reflection of how I was feeling. Rain and thunder. It was like God was crying with me. I could not stop crying. Once the hole was dug I knew that it was time to get Hamish. It took me a good hour to stop staring at him and gather up the courage and have the mind set to pick up his stiff body and put him in the box that I made for him with all of his favorite treats and toys. Burying him was the most traumatic experience of my life. I have been bullied and been through my parents destructible divorce and all I ever felt was anger. With Hamish it was an undeniable heart wrenching pain that still has not gone away. It has taken me a week to tidy my room and pack away Hamish's things. Maybe this was a bit self destructive but I couldn't bear the thought and fact that he was gone. Maybe I could have done more. Maybe it was my fault. 3 hours after I buried him I had to go to my 'first' day at Coach. I walked in and one of my managers asked me if I was okay. I wasn't and for the first time in my life I cried in public. I know that he was tired, too tired for his small beautiful body. I thought that the fact that he was now no longer in pain or exhausted would help, but nothing has or will. It's a process. 

I don't think I will ever get over Hamish or the love that I felt for him and the love I know he felt for me. We had an undeniable bond that wont ever be replaced. 

Hamish is and always will be, my baby.

Asos Wish List ♥

I don't know about you but I freckin' love Asos. I'm pretty much addicted to creating a basket full of goodies and then never buying any of it because I am flat broke. There really isn't anything better after a bad day at work or school than a lovely peruse is there? You get to see items that you know for sure would never be in shops. It's even better if your like me and live outside the UK because you'll be able to find things that you lust over but don't have any chance of getting. To top it all off FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY! It's euphoria!

 

 

 

ASOS Playsuit in Jacquard || Sister Jane Crystal Crown Shift Dress || Profound Aesthetic Floral Snapback Cap || ASOS Sweatshirt with We Are the Dreamers Print

 

 

 

What do you have on your wish lists this summer?

Review || Stila 'In The Light' Eyeshadow Palette

Tonight (or today depending on where you are) I thought I would do a review of my new found friend, Miss.Stila. She really is all that they say she is - kind, warm hearted and has is killer clingy!

 I simply must not go without, as I have know addicted to her versatility and brilliance. With how smooth and luxurious she is you would think that she would be in the range of a high class escort, but wouldn't you know, she is cheap as chips!..or free if you get her for your birthday. What a gorgeous broad! Not showy and yet showy enough when you need that natural glow. The shades are all so pigmented so use caution, especially when dealing with her darker side. She's a giver not a taker and all she asks in return is that you love her. A request that is too easily granted.

As you can see above in the always amateur photo, there are both matte as well as shimmer eyeshadow's. I for one am not usually a lover of shimmer eyeshadow because I find that the shimmer granules land everywhere but your lids, and at the end of your working day you look like you've melted. I am grateful and happy to report that all those negatives stop when you use this palette, of course they'll start again if you stop using this lover. No one, including Stila, would be able to stop that.  I couldn't get a good picture of the swatches, like I said- amateur photos, but you'll have to take my word that her shades are all as seen except for 'night sky' or the blue one as I like to call it. The blue one is much darker than the pan shows - more like night sky....so I guess that makes sense.. They go on crazy smooth with no fall out, just make sure you tap your chosen brush before you put bristle to lid. 

With these 10 beautiful shades the lovely folks over at Stila also give you a full size Damsel Smudge Stick. I like to use this for my water line, I tried to do a smudgey cat eye but I am either not talented enough ( which is a huge possibility and probably the reason),or the smudge stick is not for doing a nice smooth line. As for the cat eye that's what liquid liner is for, and if your even more talented, gel liner. 

I really think that the pay-off is an amazing quality for the freckin' glorious price of $39 buckaroo's. If you are just getting into make up or you want a subtle, easy, everyday make up addition I would definitely advise you to purchase this. You can easy do a smokey eye or for those really lazy days, a wash of 'Sunset' with the water line Damsel'd (yeah that's right, I used it as a verb) and you are ready to dash out the door. As I said before, the versatility of 'In The Light' is truly remarkable. You can get so many different combinations for various occasions, that it would be a crime not to at least go in and swatch it for yourselves. Miss. Stila lives up to all the hype and pressure we beauty bloggers have been putting her under. She is just such a lovely gal!

VERDICT: In The Light is a gorgeous affordable, yet luxurious, eyeshadow palette with neutral shimmers and mattes for every skin tone, personality and occasion. LOVE IT!

Have you tried this or other eyeshadow palettes? Which ones were your personal favorites?