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Showing posts with label Facebook. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 October 2014

400 Bloglovin Followers Winner Revealed


Hi Guys x First of all I want to say a huge, huge thank you to everyone that entered my 400 Bloglovin giveaway and everyone that followed because of it. I appreciate everyone that even taken 5 minutes out of their busy lives to take a peek at my blog.

As I've said before I've really enjoyed reading all your comments and I will be definitely be taking on board some of your post suggestions and I'm definitely going to try and do more of the posts you want to see.

Alas they can only be one winner this time round, and thankfully rafflecopter did the hard part for me and randomly picked out one winner. The winner entered by being a fan of my facebook page and that winner is....
Abigail Daniel

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Congratulations Abigail, I'll be sending you an email tonight, and if you can reply within 48 hours if possible, otherwise in the interests of fairness I'll pick another winner x

I'm so sorry that so many of you are going to be left disappointed, but seriously, don't be! Over the course of this giveaway I've hit several more follower milestones, so I have some more giveaways to come, both on here and on some of my other social media channels. The first mini one "may" be up on the blog on either Sunday or Monday ;)

Thanks again for following and entering and please stick around, for more reviews, recipes, and much, much more x

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

It Only Took 32 Years....

Well where do I start ? You may have noticed I've been AWOL, I'm sorry but I do have a good excuse honest which I'm sure you'll agree if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter ;) x Last Monday the heating engineers were coming to install our new heating system, the house was freezing so I decided to decamp to my Godparents for the day. All was going well a nice chat, warm cuppas then I decided to pop to the library -hmm bad move, last Monday we had more snow, and lots of ice, So I guess you can bet what happened.. I fell down and my leg bent underneath me with a sharp cracking noise. Eek I managed to crawl the short distance to my Godparents house where by this time I was feeling very faint and shaky, they managed to get me comfortable and my mum managed to collect me and bring me home - I could still move everything on my foot so after taking a few painkillers I tried to get some sleep. By the Tuesday morning though my foot didn't resemble a foot anymore swollen and every colour under the sun. So we headed off to the nearest hospital where after a bit of prodding it was revealed after 32 years I had my first ever broken bones :( I had spiral fractures to my right foot and ankle, and not only that but I would probably need surgery to realign it and put it all back together - I have to say at this point I nearly fainted again :( I was then transferred to the main hospital in my areas orthopedics department and after about 6 hours I was eventually found a bed. After a few days of I have to say vile food, attempted joint manipulation, and various periods of being nil by mouth I eventually had my operation on Friday, I have to say it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be bar the anesthetic which made me a bit sick. On Monday afternoon they let me go home with some walking frames, so you can now refer to me a hopalong ;) I can't put any weight on my foot for about 8 weeks :(. All that coupled with my ME means I'm feeling pretty crappy - my legs, back and arms ache and my nails, skin and hair are a disgrace - how the heck do you wash your face when you can't stand up without grabbing hold of something hmm I guess I'm going to have to learn a lot in the next month or so. So I'm back not quite with it but I'm here - I am going to start trying to get a few posts up over the next day or so but please be patient - I have hospital again next week to remove my clips and put on a full cast but otherwise I will be around I can't bend down or reach anything but I'll be here. Thanks for all the sweet messages I really appreciated it especially when I was stuck in a hospital bed - I dread to think what my phone bill is going to be - oh and thanks to my new followers too I logged on today expecting to have lost a few but there are actually more of you lovely peeps thank you so much xxx

Saturday, 6 November 2010

A Thank You and A Mini ELF Haul

Afternoon my loves - I'd like to start off by thanking everyone for the lovely messages and kind words I received yesterday both on Facebook and on Twitter. In case you aren't aware yesterday was the 8th Anniversary of my Dad's death - For some reason it was much harder than in a few previous years at various points yesterday I was in a bit of a mess, my head full of regrets and what if's, stupid I know but I was pretty down, never the less some quality time with my mum and my fur babies, your lovely messages and a lovely Thinking Of You card from my bestie really lifted my spirits - Thank You xx

Anways my mountains of online Christmas pressie parcels are starting to come through - shopping online really is a god send for me - I usually only manage a handful of proper Christmas shops so being able to buy things online is a huge help. I ordered a few goodies from ELF for various friends and rellies and I bought a couple of things for me
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First up one of the shimmer eyeliner pencils in Twinkle Teal  - a gorgeous teal/green colour - I love this shade and have quite a few pencils in theis shade but this one irl has more green leanings
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It seems really soft too, here is a little swatch x
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I also ordered one of the new Christmas nail polishes in Glitter Glam
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a super silver glitter, it needs quite a few coats to achieve solid glitter but it is pretty
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3 coats swatched on white paper
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Two little treats for me equalling only £3 :)
Any questions please ask xx

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Models Own 50% Off Haul

Unless you've been living under a rock you'll know that Models Own are currently in the middle of another 50% off sale (the code to use is FACEBOOK50)The website has been up and down since Friday but I was one of the lucky ones and eventually managed to place my order late on Friday afternoon. Well my parcel came this morning and this is what I got
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Top - 6 Way Shape It Buffer
Colours From Right To Left - NP054 Top Turquoise, NP052 Purple Grey, NP037 Pink Blush, NP010 Disco Mix, and NP022 Scarlett Sparkle
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I also picked up another one of the eyeshadow duos in DE006 Summers Day
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a lovely turquoise and a lilac shade it feels nice and soft and fairly pigmented
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So that was my haul I think the code works for the rest of this week so its well worth it if you want to pick up some Models Own goodies xx

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

NOTD - 17

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A nice gold nails of the day for you - I used Boots 17 High Gloss in Sphinx a nice old gold shade which I recently won in a facebook competition - enjoy x
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Another Prize From No17

I was lucky enough to win yet another prize on Facebook from the lovely people at Boots No17. No it wasn't nail varnish this time instead it was something from their new limited edition Precious Metal collection.
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I can't find a name anywhere on it but this is the lipgloss released with the collection - their description of it is "a sheer lipgloss with a hint of shimmering gold" and they aren't wrong - it looks quite scary in the tube and on the wand
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but it actually a very sheer coral / red with a smattering of gold sparkle - very pretty for summer :) Any questions please let me know and I'll see you later with a recipe ;)

Monday, 14 June 2010

No17 Prize Goodies

Boots No17 recently launched on both Facebook and twitter and I was lucky enough to be their 100th fan on Facebook so they very kindly sent me a goodie bag containing some of their lovely new nail polish colours

From left to right - High Gloss Nail Polishes in Miami and Sphinx, and Lasting Fix Nail Polishes in Mint Choc Chip and Tropical Island
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Huge thank you to everyone at No17 - these are some gorgeous colours for summer and I can't wait to have a play xx You can expect to see these in nail of the day soon :) Any questions please ask xx

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

my boohoo shopping experience :) and a rant

Here's something new for you a rare fashion focused post.I recently had a chat with one of my lovely followers on twitter and facebook, the lovely Layna aka Glam Gemini - me and Layna go way back lol and the other day we had a chat about boohoo fashion and whether I'd ever bought anything from them. To be honest I've bought bits and pieces over the years but I've always found the quality a bit hitty missy but after receiving yet another email from them I decided to have another look and I'm glad that I did. The site is now much easier to search and much quicker to load than it used to be - in the past it was one of the worst designed sites I've ever used it was difficult to navigate and sooo slow to load - thankfully that's all changed. It loads much quicker and it easier to navigate - it's all split into sections including new beauty items and quirky things :) I decided to order a few bits mainly a couple of t-shirts
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love the puff shoulders on this one
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a gorgeous vest I believe the print design is called Amber and it comes in a few other items including a dress, and a long sleeved top -its gorgeous and so now
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I also ordered a bandeau summer dress in gorgeous coral and purple / blue ombre design- it's a little shorter than I would have liked (that's the one I meant Layna ;)) but it will be a great for holidays or on the beach
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So that was my little lot - I have to say I was super impressed with the quality this time - it had certainly improved compared to some of my previous orders with them, and I was also pleased to see that some items are available in a size 16. I did find that delivery took a little longer this time about 5 days but I took their UK Saver Delivery Option which was £3.99 you can also get next day delivery for £4.99 :) It's also good to see that they now deliver to Ireland and the majority of Europe now too and they now offer free returns - all in all I was pretty happy with my experience - check them out at boohoo
I wasn't paid or compensated by boohoo for this post and I paid for all my bits myself I just thought I'd let you know about my experience since it was a company that has often been mentioned.

OK sorry to alter the happy theme of my post but it's all connected so time for a little rant. I'm finding I'm having to do more of these lately I really don't know what's wrong with people. I've recently had a blog comment about my hauling (which I chose not to publish for their sake as well as my own) that upset me quite a bit, as many of you on twitter and facebook know, so I thought I'd better clarify a few points - first of all what I buy and specifically how I pay for it has nothing to do with anybody else and I don't have to justify or explain anything to anybody on here -You as my readers don't know about my financial or personal situation and I don't know about yours and that's the way it should be - I am doing nothing illegal or immoral by shopping despite what some people think - my blog is a happy place where I can try to forget some of the stresses of my everyday life and I want to keep it that way - if you leave a comment that offends me or upsets me then don't expect to have it published or to receive a personal reponse and if you don't want to read about my hauls or gifts I suggest you unfollow - my life, my blog, my rules
There are some lovely people out there in the blogging world and I am not going to let a few people ruin it - love you all xx

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Goods and Bads

Goods

*My mum is out of hospital - she is still having visits from the community nurse and is still on a lot of painkillers but she is home - I am now playing nurses lol
*I am making her a lovely meal tonight including a mushroom stroganoff, and a banoffee, pecan, chocolate cheesecake
*I've bought some lovely goodies recently - pics etc. to come and of course Gaga to come :)
*I've just found out I've won the entire Sleek I Divine palette collection on a facebook competition - I have quite a few of them already so I will more than likely be holding a giveaway in the near future to thank all you lovely people for being so wonderful and supportive especially over the past week :)

Bads

*Am absolutely exhausted at the moment - the combination of lack of sleep, more physical work and getting up too early is really wearing me out :(
*Spending I have spent way too much money lately :(
*A bit of a trivial one but I am so behind on blog posts and yt vids argh

Sunday, 6 September 2009

AVON + Hello Kitty Love

I was just having a peek through the latest Avon catalogue before its collected tomorrow and wow - they have Hello Kitty items!!! I bought a few Hello Kitty summer bits a few months ago (flip flops and a beach bag) but they have new stuff including watches, jewellery and PJ's - I may have ordered a pair of PJ's - whoops I am in my 30's and I still can't be helped but they are so cute and you get free slipper socks:) I also found out this week from my representative and also from their PR company that Avon now have a facebook page which has loads of offers and product pics on it - if your on facebook don't forget to check it out x
Oh and don't forget my giveaway finishes on Wednesday xxx

Monday, 6 July 2009

ELF Goodies and Some Good News

Its been a pretty good day so far - first of all I've lost another pound - hurray I am feeling really proud of myself and my clothes are starting to feel a bit looser -hurrah. Secondly my laptop cable came - the end snapped last week so huge thanks to Samsung I now have quicker, portable surfing again! Thirdly my ELF goodies came over the weekend - hurray - here are some pics and swatches any questions please ask

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Dramatic Lash Kit - I love the look of these and can't wait to try them - a really nice looking lash for a bargain £1.50 :)

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All Over Color Stick In Toasted - As I have said before I love products like this - an all over product for eyes lips and cheeks a real time saver. This is a lovely, sheer, shimmery, pinky, bronze shade which will be gorgeous on summery skin and lovely with a tan

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All Over Color Stick - Lilac Petal - Another all over product in the same twist up applicator and with the same sugar orange (orange creams anyone?) fragrance. This is much more shimmery pink toned colour so, so pretty and fresh.
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Shimmering Facial Whip - Citrus - This is a similar idea to the color sticks - an all in one product for eyes, lips and cheeks. In a squeezy tube, dispenser this also has the sugar orange fragrance. In a metallic shimmery, bronze / pink this again is a really useful all in one product that will be great for holidays.

Pic squeezed from tube
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Due to the 10,000 facebook fans offer I also got a free lipgloss

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Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF15 - Goddess I already have a few of these and they are fab . This is a super sticky lipgloss in a peachy, coraly pink, which smells according to ELF of grape vanilla, but it remains me a bit of bubblegum or a bright sherbet I used to eat when I was younger - really nice and with an SPF to boots, a bargain at £1.50

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

7 Days of Happiness? Hmmm

Apologies that I am so late with this, this week, but I haven't been feeling too good. Caring for my mum, and catering for my birthday party has certainly taken its toll on my ME ridden carcass. I managed to miss the match on Saturday and to be honest I just about survived these past few days - ME related pains have riddled my arms, shoulders and back leaving me relying far too much on Mr Painkiller :( Added to that the recurrence of my earache and a trip to the doctors tomorrow - this week and being 31 in general hasn't started too well. Still lots of things last week made me happy and I need to keep up my happy thoughts

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1)My Birthday -OK being a year older isn't a lot to be cheerful about normally, but I got some lovely pressies most of which you have already seen, and I got some lovely wishes from people on chat forums, facebook and so on their are some nice people out there :)Pictured here is one of my pressies from my bestie -OK maybe not the most obvious pressie for a 31 year old but I love my bright, shiny balloon - reverting back to childhood is good :)

2)My Birthday Carrot Cake - Since my mum is still a bit incapacitated it was left to me to make my birthday cake - I used her gluten free carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting and I have to say it was a total success and tres yummy! The pic really doesn't do it justice
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3) Minstrels - yummy, yummy, yummy haven't had these for ages but I have just rediscovered them - Oh wow chocolate heaven - why haven't I shown these more love!

4)My Smashbox Stuff - Loving those nude lip liners especially - great colours and a good texture

5) Once again you - thanks again to you for following me on here and on twitter - it's very much appreciated and a big hello to my new followers x

Friday, 10 April 2009

Newcastle V Chelsea Pics
















Eek I have been out of the house three times this week - to the supermarket, to the Metro Centre (argh!) and last Saturday I made it to the match - OK you are probably collapsing at the idea that I managed to leave the house three times in a week but believe me I am suffering for it now. Two of the visits ended up in the already described shopping trips, but the first visit of the week was to Newcastle to see Alan Shearers managerial debut for Newcastle United against Chelsea. OK we lost and I was sore as hell for a day or so afterwards but at least I managed to take some good photos - the rest are on my facebook page but here is an idea :)

Saturday, 14 February 2009

Positivity and Acceptance

Received a link to this site from one of my new Facebook friends - although this is her site - it has made me realise I am not the only one and I can relate to most things that she says here. Read it and learn more about me by learning about the condition that has shaped who I am.

http://www.facial-palsy.com/

Thursday, 11 September 2008

5 Months Later!!!

Apologies for not posting for ever but I haven't always had time the time or the energy and I discovered Facebook!
Home wise is still the same I still have ME , I had another fab holiday in Cyprus, and my mum needs two knee replacements and two hip replacements :(

Football wise all hell has broke loose Mike Ashley and his minions have taken over the club and what seemed like a good thing is rapidly turning into a disaster. The appointment of Keegan was always going to be risky but bringing in people over his head, and telling him how to manage was never going to work and it was no surprise when Keegan resigned. Cue one very unhappy football club and one super angry fan base. I am currently debating on whether to go on Saturday as I don't know if I can face a riot so I will wait and see. Trouble at SJP not half!!!

Friday, 29 February 2008

OMG - Time Flies!

I haven't updated this blog for nearly a month probably for the plain and simple reason I don't have much to say, nothing interesting ever seems to happen to me:( Plus I've been spending more time on Facebook ;)
Really ! nothing has happened no major changes have happened in my life and Newcastle still haven't won a game under Kevin Keegan :(
On the plus side we have booked another holiday in sunny Cyprus for June - I can't wait this dreary, windy weather is getting to me and making my pains worse!
We are going here!
http://www.tsokkos.com/pages_eng/tsokkosbeach.php
Can't wait - going to have to be more strict on my diet - am going to try the cereal thing next week my mum has seen good results on it so far - wish me luck!