Summer Days & Daisy Chains

Hey lovelies! So,excuse me if I've been a bit quiet on the old blog this week but this sun has just been too beautiful to ignore!

I'm not normally into this sun kinda thing - it always makes me feel faint, I hate being hot and sticky and worst of all you have to wear skimpy outfits that make me feel so self conscious. However, maybe there is something about being stuck in an office 9-5 that makes me enjoy heated days like this.

This week has been a bit of an odd one but we'll leave that for another day. The week started by my sister and I going to visit one of my lovely friends Katie who I haven't seen in ages! Who doesn't love a girly catch up?

With the sun gleaming out I thought it would be rude not to take advantage of the lovely weather by going to walk the dog with my dad. We went to one of our usual spots - Sherwood Forest and also went out for a yummy dinner at a local pub. Check out my calorific dessert below, mmm.

Friday was a great day because Kyle came back home for the rest of summer, so rather than just seeing him on weekends I'm now going to get to see a whole lot more of him which is pretty fantastic I guess. Even better on Friday was the fact I got to see some of my old work mates - Megan & Ry. We went to a lovely vintage pub for dinner - unfortunately on this occasion I forgot to take photographic evidence as we were too busy gossiping and having a catch up. I can assure you though it was amazing!

On Saturday I woke up pestering Kyle to go to the seaside for the day but he was having none of it! Instead we decided to whip the deck chairs out, put our shades on and blast out some summer music. Normally when we're together we're rushing around and going out all the time so it was nice just to chill for once. We also played Jenga (which we won't discuss any further because I lost). I also made a Daisy Chain which I was very proud of and wore as a cute little headband.  After this we just had a lazy evening and Kyle cooked me tea.

With the sun still shining the day away, Sunday morning Kyle decided to  wake me up at what felt like the crack of dawn to go to Meadowhall. Meadowhall of all places on a day like this - we must be mad! However it was actually really nice, we only quickly went in as we were on a mission but because we went so early and with it being a Sunday it was nice and peaceful. Since we had gotten up so early I suggested we went to Starbucks to try the new Coconut Mocha Frappuccino which was incredible. I cannot recommend it enough. Amazing!

Anyways we then rushed back because we had been invited out for a bite to eat because it was Kyle's Dads Birthday. Notice the pattern in this post, food is appearing all too often, ooops! After grabbing some lunch we went back to Sherwood Pines because it was still a big old heatwave outside. After a hectic day though, the sun had took it out of us so an evening consisting of Friends on TV and an early night was definitely on the cards.

MAC Wish List

MAC Must-Haves/Wish List by whatlaradidnext 

As you all probably know from my previous posts on MAC foundation - I am a huge fan of MAC! If a product is that little bit more expensive but has better ingredients and qualities then I will always pay that little bit extra. Products I always buy from MAC without fail are my Foundation, Powder & Bronzer. However, the issue I face is: I see all these lovely products in MAC that I would like to purchase but god they're just so damn expensive. :( I always want to buy extras such as a brush cleanser but just cant justify it. 

In the collage above I have listed the products I really want! I currently use the Studio Fix Fluid Foundation which - don't get me wrong is really good and I've used it for the past 2 years now, but I just never feel like it lasts all day. It has great coverage and the NC 15 tone is the perfect shade for my skin (the most pale shade they do might I add) but it just doesn't last too great. So the other day I went into one of the MAC stores to discuss this with one of their make up artists. The first question she asked me was 'do you use a brush?' and of course my answer was no, which is silly really because I was bought a MAC brush set for Christmas. The reason I didn't use the foundation brush was because it always used to look 'liney' on my face but I think this was down to me being too inpatient to blend it in correctly. The first thing I did yesterday when I was doing my make up ( as the make up artist suggested) was to wash my foundation brush with some shampoo and then use it to apply my make up on. I'm so glad I listened to her because now I don't have to use as much foundation and I have a good even coverage.

She did however direct me to another foundation which is similar but has a slight more heavier finish, which was what I wanted ideally. It was the Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation aaaaand because I told her the studio fix powder I occasionally used gives me dry skin she showed me the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural which is a lot lighter on the skin and a lot kinder! So I said that when my current foundation is empty I will return and opt for these alternatives to give a try. 

With the weather getting colder and my skin being pale and extremely sensitive - I've also found some skin products that I would like to purchase at some point for my delicate skin (praying it will work wonders). First of all the Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator lets be honest even the substance in this bottle looks appealing - sparkly black! Who wouldn't want that? Anyways, this exfoliator is a blend of Volcanic Ash and Fine Sugar Crystals, the finish result is said to unclog & refine skin whilst at the same time making it soft and mineral-rich. At a quite expensive £22, I think I would be willing to try this product purely because of its unique look in appearance. Next on the skincare list regime would be the Lightful Moisture Creme  as my skin gets dry so easily and this product promises to hydrate your skin, as well as making your skin appear more luminous. The other skin care product I would really like to purchase is Mineralize Charged Water a liquid product that keeps your make up stay put all day long and replenishes your skin in the process. I often come home looking in the mirror thinking 'have I really looked like that all day' so if I could buy this product I wouldn't feel so miserable and self-conscious all the time. 

Last on my list is the primer which I really really need to invest in as it will again keep my make up on my face all day!! 

What do you think to my MAC wish list? What beauty products would you reccomend? 

Shop shop shopping Kanye and Coffee

Been a pretty standard but enjoyable day today. Normally I absolutely despise Tuesdays due to me having a full day at sixth form which is both monotonous and dull. Usually by the end of the day I find me dragging myself home feeling really drained and mind boggled. I really cannot hack education.

Rant over. However, today me and my friend Amy took a leisurely trip to Meadowhall in Sheffield to acquire my best friends birthday present. Luckily enough we had a successful trip, as well as the opportunity to daze at the beautiful sparkly Christmas lights in admiration. We also took a quick detour to Starbucks; in which we managed to people watch, discuss society and our views on narrow minded people and also talk in depth about our sexuality. All in all, a brilliant day. I also managed to get myself a right bargain - a Kanye West t-shirt (I love Kanye!) . I'm now home and ready to watch the highlight of the week: Geordie Shore, lovely.