Picnic and pictures

Hello my lovelies!

This past weekend my lovely li'l chummy Megan asked me to join her for a picnic by the river and me being a full-time food lover of course agreed to such a delightful trip. The weather wasn't perfect but it was bearable for us to grab a bench and a bite and have a good old natter.

I should probably tell you a little bit about who Meg is... I met this delightful lady through orchestral society and later discovered that she happened to be on the English Language part of my course which of course led to us having an awful lot in common and spending an awful lot of time together. She and I are very similar in many ways yet very different in many others and I think that's what helps us to get along so wonderfully. I'm sure that in the weeks, months and years to come I'll be telling you an awful lot more about her but I think that's all you need to know for now. 

Anywho, back to the picnic! I decided to take my basket (which is a bike basket that can be detached and carried) to put food and goodies in for our little trip and away we went. Now, having never actually been to the riverside in Chester before, I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but even with the cloud cover it was beautiful. Thankfully I had remembered to pick up my camera and some of the shots I managed to grab are rather gorgeous! So, I decided to put a bunch of them below (some of which feature the lovely Meg) so you can all share in the beauty of Chester.

I hope you've enjoyed the snaps and do pop back again soon as I have lots of lovely content coming your way!

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T xxx

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Product Review: Maybelline Super Stay 24 Lip Colour Bold Matte - 815 Fire Coral

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Yes it's something else a little different! Now, I'm no beauty blogger or fashionista but I will be dropping short and quick product reviews once in a while just to mix things up.

This post is dedicated to the Bold Matte Lip Colour in Fire Coral by Mabelline, a gorgeous firey orange lip stain that is perfect for late spring/summer. Being incredibly bright it suits many skin tones though is clearer on fairer skin.

The product itself is compact and is the perfect size for any handbag or purse so is really rather handy on a night out. I really like that it has 2 parts, the actual colour stain and the protective balm. The stain dries beautifully and is definitely matte in appearance however I must admit that I found my lips sticking together while the colour dried. Once the balm is on over the top though, the sticking stops altogether. 

My main issue with this is that when my lips are dry, it simply crumbles off so it's a pain to wear on a colder day. 

Find this product and others like it in Superdrug, where it's affordable and easy to find.

SO. Ratings!

Colour: 9/10 - I love its vividness

Appearance: 7/10 - It looks gorgeous but when crumbles is off-putting

Texture: 7/10 - Again, nice and smooth and is perfectly matte as long as the lips aren't dry.

Overall: 8/10 - Great product for nights out and summer wear

Love you all! 

T xxx

That moment you realise you're all grown up

Hello my lovelies! 

I have been rearranging and sorting my room since getting home and while doing so I have had some very unlike me kinda thoughts... And it's led me to wonder, have you ever hit that moment when you realise you're no longer a child?

I've put together a list of things that have made me notice my ever increasing bond with adulthood:

1. Getting stressed out by clutter 
As a kid I was always messy, in fact, right up until this summer! But recently I have had days where I get irritated if my room isn't clear or my bed isn't made and while sorting out my room at home I've fallen in love with the emptiness and clear spaces.

2. Job hunting isn't something to put off any longer
From the age of 13 most kids start casually browsing for paper rounds or babysitting, but in the past year and a half it's become a must have for me. Being now 19 and at university, I need to start earning if I want to be able to move out of the family house or go away with my friends. 

3. Junk food doesn't quite taste the same
Is it just me or is there a point in life where McDonalds and Dominoes are either not so delicious or simply just aren't as appealing and salads or proper meals become your best friends? That or it becomes far too delicious and you want it constantly.

4. Caring about how you look isn't such a big deal
Yeah... This is something that hasn't bothered me for a good few years now... But it deserves a place on the list. PJ bottoms are the best!

5. Nights out actually wear you down
Come on guys, 4 nights out in a row? It's no surprise you want to skip everything and sleep all day! 

6. Money is actually something to think about
It's surprising how much money is needed just to survive each week. How on Earth do our families manage to fun our demands throughout childhood? Parents deserve a medal.

7. The TV programmes that entertain you aren't cartoons and have complicated story lines
I'm going through a phase of loving all the soaps.. I hope it's just a phase. I don't mind loving all the cop shows though, some of those men are hothothot.

8. Going places means a little more than the corner shop or local pool
Coffee shops become your best friend and a trip to the museum or a local National Trust site aren't out of the question. Especially on a summer's day with a picnic!

9. Family time is cherished
As a child you don't really appreciate how precious the time you spend with your family is but I have realised that as I've gotten older, within a day we don't actually spend that much time with those who care for us. School takes up most of our time and then we either move away to university or get a job which means less time seeing each other... Eventually we only end up spending holidays and special occasions with the family! 

10. You care about the opinions of other
More importantly, the opinions of elders. As kids we're care free and we do what we want or what our parents tell us, but with age comes freedom and we have to make our own decisions. Eventually it comes full circle and you start asking those who you know have more experience or knowledge for their help and opinions. 

So there we have it, my top ten signs that you've become an adult. If you have anything to add to the list, do let me know or maybe I've enlightened you and made you realise that you're not quite a child any more. Or maybe you are. Who knows? Only you. 

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Love you all! 

T xxx