Feeling broody?

It's amazing really how many people keep asking "when are you having another?" Like its law that as soon as you've had one child you MUST want more. Yes, we know friends and family only want to take an interest in our lives, but there are times when the constant questions about when baby number two is coming along can be SO frustrating!

Honestly, I've really enjoyed having all the time I have to spend with my gorgeous girl. Watching her grow, learn and produce her own unique little character. Wouldn't having another distract my attention from her? I think that now Macie is at nursery, almost knows her own mind and pretty much isn't my little baby anymore, it's only now making me miss how small she used to be.

Yes, babies are lovely, small and often very cute. But I feel as though people forget how much we have to go through to produce them. 9 long months of pregnancy, losing your figure and perky breasts - It is (most of) us who will then struggle to lose the weight afterwards as well as be up at night with a crying baby. 

In reality, I know that I am not nearly mentally nor physically ready for the challenge of another baby. Plus with our wedding being almost 9 months away, it's not possible. So to anyone who keeps asking when we will be extending our family - the answer is no time soon!

Does anyone else feel like there is pressure to have multiple children or even close gaps between them?

Eyelash extensions

So I've been undecided for ages whether or not to get myself a set of eyelash extensions done. I've seen so many girls recently sharing pictures of their new sets of perfectly long, thick eyelashes - making me want some for myself!

My own natural lashes are quite long anyway, but being fair they take lots of coats of mascara to cover. As you read in my previous post - being a mum means having less time in the mornings to spend on my makeup. So having eyelash extensions would cut out another step in my daily routine - bonus!

Finally, today I got some done. I am so pleased with the results that I wanted to share them with you!

Top is before (with tint), below is after extensions.

I had them done at House of Beauty in Felixstowe by the lovely Stacey. As my natural lashes were so fair, she tinted them first so they would blend into the extensions. Overall I think they took around 2 and a half hours (maybe a little longer - I lost track of time) to apply, but I felt so relaxed throughout I probably could have fallen asleep if we hadn't of been talking!

I am so so happy with the final results, I can't even notice that they are there until I look into a mirror. So far they have been easy to manage, and if they continue to be hassle free I will be going back to get them infilled so they will last me even longer!

Have you ever tried lash extensions?

Georgina

xoxo

Basic face - work

As a full time working mum, I don't get a lot of time to myself to get ready in the mornings before work. I have had to limit myself to a selective few products that won't take me forever to apply but will still make me look like I haven't just got out of bed!

After my shower, I will brush my teeth and apply a generous layer of vaseline on my lips. Then I will put some moisturiser on my face and let that soak in while I get dressed.

At the moment I am loving Rimmel London BB cream matte in light. This surprised me with how much coverage it gives and most days I wear this alone.

Depending on what kind of night we have had with Macie, I may put on a little concealer to hide up any dark circles under my eyes!

On my cheeks I've been using Coralista by Benefit. This is my all-time favourite blush. It is such a lovely shade of coral (which looks even more fabulous with a tan) is fairly long lasting, and smells pretty good too!

As you fellow blondies will know, filling in eyebrows is a very long process. A process of which feels like it takes even longer when you are in a hurry. So I use Benefit's Gimme Brow in light/medium. A quick application and ta-dah - I have eyebrows! The formula of this is so buildable and long-wearing which makes it perfect to wear for work.

Recently I have been using another Benefit product, which is their new Roller Lash mascara. I got a sample of this to try with my March issue of Elle magazine, and so far I am very impressed. The formula is lovely and I can definitely notice some curl into my lashes. I will probably purchase the full size version once this has ran out!

Have you tried any of these products? Or do you have any other suggestions that I could try?

Georgina

xoxo

Book of the month - 'Genesis'

The first woman was tortured.

The second was scared to death.

Now a sadistic killer hunts the third.

I could not put this book down. What a gripping story line. This wasn't the kind of genre that I would usually read, but I was hooked even after just reading the prologue. This book follows 3 main characters; 2 police officers and a grieving nurse, who are trying to hunt down a madman who is kidnapping and torturing women. The characters are so well described, you can picture every single one of them in your mind without having read any of the previous books. Unfortunately I felt that the ending was a little rushed. Each chapter builds up the tension so well that I was expecting a slightly more dramatic finish. However, I still thoroughly enjoyed reading this, it was so well written that I felt like I was watching a thriller movie in my head!

Karin Slaughter is an American crime writer, best known for her 'Grant County' series of novels. I have never read anything by her before, but after reading this book I am very keen on sampling some of her other work too.
I was lent this book by a lady that I work with (after complaining that I didn't have many books at home to choose from!) and I have already passed it onto another colleague to read.

Have you read anything by this author?

Georgina

xoxo

Makeup Revolution London

There comes a time every once in a while that you discover something that seems too good to be true… 

…and that's how I feel about these Makeup Revolution eyeshadows at least.

I hadn't heard of this brand at all until very recently, probably because they are a fairly new brand - only launching in March 2014. Their products are available to buy online and at Superdrug. They offer a makeup range at very affordable prices, promising to keep their products cruelty free, professional and suited to all skin tones and shades. After reading a few reviews on their products I couldn't resist but to try a few for myself.

I chose to try out a few of their eyeshadow palettes, which have been reviewed as rivals to the more high-end make up brands such as Urban Decay, Too Faced and Stila.

 

Ultra Eyeshadows Palette - FLAWLESS

This was the first item I added to my basket. A whole 32 eyeshadows for £8! Can this be real? I don't think there is a single shade in this palette that I wouldn't wear, the looks you could create with this are endless. The pigmentation and textures of these shadows are gorgeous, most of them being either creamy or powdery. I highly recommend picking one of these beauty's up next time you're in your local Superdrug store!

Redemption palette - Iconic 1 (Naked dupe)

Redemption palette - Iconic 2 (Naked 2 dupe)

Redemption palette - Iconic 3 (Naked 3 dupe)

These 3 Iconic palettes are great dupes for the famous Urban Decay Naked palettes. The shades are very similar, offering combinations of shimmer, matte and even quite glittery textures. At £4 a palette, the quality of these eyeshadows compare quite nicely to the originals at £37 a palette (saving a whopping £33!).

Redemption palette - Iconic Dreams
I found myself reaching for this one first. It has some beautiful gold, bronze and green shades in it which I couldn't wait to try out. Unlike the other 3 redemption palettes, I think this is an original and not a dupe for any of the higher-end brands.

The only downside I have found with these eyeshadows is that you get some product fallout, especially with the darker shades. I found to get the best from these palettes is to use a good brush and build up the colours, rather than use the sponge wand provided.
Overall, I am super impressed with the quality of these palettes and their range of beautifully pigmented shades. I would recommend these to everyone!

Have you tried any products from Makeup Revolution?

Georgina

xoxo

Book of the month - 'Girl Online'

I love reading. I don't think there is anything better than settling down before bed and getting stuck into a good book. Before having my daughter, I used to read quite a lot. So this year I have decided to make a better effort to read more.

This month I have read Girl Online by Zoe Sugg (Zoella). This was bought for me by my mum as a Christmas Present.

After following Zoe for a while now, reading her blog and watching her YouTube channel, I will admit I was quite excited when she revealed that she was releasing a book. But much to my disappointment, it was not at all what I had expected.

I managed to read the entire book in about 4 nights, which would usually mean that I was enjoying the story so much that I couldn't put it down. But I didn't find myself engrossed enough to even finish the end word-for-word, instead skimming most of the chapters. To me, it felt as though the the story was written about Zoella herself; a young girl who lives in Brighton, suffers with anxiety and writes about it on her blog. This book is definitely suited to its audience of teenage girls, who will probably find it quite relatable (apart from meeting and falling in love with a rock star!).

Apparently there is a second book to follow, but I'm not so sure I will be in as much of a hurry to read it.

Have you read this book?

What did you think of it?

Georgina

xoxo