7 Days - Relief, Baking and More

Its been an odd 7 days for lots of reasons but we are back to normal - well there or therabouts but in the last 7 days lots of things have still made me happy

1)My mum getting out of hospital - much of my up and down week was due to my mum being in hospital - her operation was a success but she had a bit of inflamation so they ended up keeping her in for an extra few days - but shes back now at home recuperating. Me and my mum are really, ridicuously close - probably something to do with me being an only child and I have to say I really missed her - On my bad ME days she really is my rock and I am so pleased shes back I really rely on her so much at times and probably take her for granted but I can't imagine life without her

2)Chocolate Caramel Nuggets - I have seen this recipe posted on a few foodie blogs namely Penelope's Pantry and originally Cherrapeno All I can say is thank you ladies! I mangaged to adapt the recipe pretty well with gluten free flour, and a touch of Xanthan gum, although I did find I needed some more liquid. Apologies that there are no pictures but there isn't any left but don't worry I will definitely be making these again :)

3) ELF Moisture Care Lip Colour - Baby Lips <3 - My first ELF purchase and its love with this item. I am loving the colour and the finish and the fact it doesn't leave my lips dry - a winner!


4) I've made loads of nice purchases this week but one had really stood out - OPI -Done Out In Deco Nail Polish - Apologies I can't get a good picture but there are plenty out there I've borrowed this one from ASOS- it is in fact a gorgeous creamy lilac - a perfect match for my new Mary Quant Eyeshadow

5) I made quite a juvenile purchase this week a copy of Hello Kitty magazine / comic - Ok its probably for 8 year olds but it came with a fabulous free gift a Hello Kitty mobile / iPod sock. How could something this cute by tacky :)


6) The final thing that has made my super happy is you - my blog readers thank you so much for everybody that has started to follow me both here and on twitter and for all the nice comments regarding my blog. I really, really appreciate it I never thought for one minute anybody would be interested in my ramblings - a huge, huge thank you and big love to you all x

ELF and Ebay Haul :)

To be honest I am not having the best of days my mum has developed an infection after her operation so she will be staying in hospital at least until the weekend :(
Nothing though is guaranteed to cheer me up more than parcels. My Dorothy Perkins and New Look orders came this morning, and this afternoon some ebay goodies and my ELF package came :)


First of all my ebay goodies - I am starting to get my nail varnish mojo back big style so I managed to get OPI Done Out In Deco - a fabulous lilac cream which I am loving, Orly - It Up To Blue, and Orly - Oh Cabana Boy (I saw this on Magpie Sparkles You Tube Videos and fell in love such a fab hot pink!). I also managed to get hold of this Mary Quant eyeshadow duo in Peep Eyes 14 Lilac Wine - these are lovely but far too pretty to use with the little daisies embossed into the powder <3

Ok now my huge ELF haul I haven't used this brand before but for under £32 for 17 items I thought it was worth a try.

I ust admit I love my mineral products so I thought I'd try and few from this brand to see how they compare, sorry the photos aren't too clear but I got Sheer Mineral Boost (this is supposed to be like Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil (the big pot), Socialite eyeshadow (grey brown), Girly eyeshadow (pinky lilac), Partier (Silvery), and Earthy (shimmery olive green).


I also ordered some eye products - from L-R - Brightening Eye Liner in 1006 Gilded (a nice gold pencil liner with a sharpener),Waterproof Eyeliner Pen 7303 Black, Top - Duo Eyeshadow Cream 7106 Black Licorice (dark smokey grey and silvery grey) - Bottom - Duo Eyeshadow Cream 7102 Olive (darky browny olive, bright olive green)


I also ordered quite a few lip products - Top - Candy Shop Lip Gloss Tin - Frosting Fanatic. From L-R - Theraputic Conditioning Balm 8001 Strawberry Cream, Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 - 2808 Candlelight, Hypershine Gloss - 9012 Blossom, Plumping Lip Glaze - 2908 Baby Doll, and finally Moisture Care Lip Color- 2111 Baby Lips.



Finally a couple of nail bits Nail Polish in 1544 Mod Mauve, and Nourishing Cuticle Pen.

Sorry for the rubbish pics but if you want any more pics or swatches let me know, and obviously I'll let you know what I think when I have had a play x