What's In My Bag?- Summer 2014

Hiya lovelies,

So today, I thought I'd share with you what I tend to keep in my bag on a daily basis. Obviously more things may be included if I were to go somewhere special on that particular day. The bag I use is a leather satchel I was gifted for my 18th birthday from my parents. It's a perfect size to use every day and it will also serve me well when I go to uni to carry my laptop and textbooks to classes.

Here is the bag open. As you can see, there is a large selection of pockets and space to hold your belongings in.

My makeup bag was from Kurt Geiger and cost me around £28 last year. I honestly love the color and fabric of it and it's just roomy enough to fit all the makeup I carry around with me inside

Here's a quick view of what you will find in my everyday make up bag. There will be a blog post coming shortly looking at the items in closer detail so keep an eye out for that.

This is the purse I am using at the moment although due to the fact I have a large collection of purses, I tend to change them out quite a lot. This one was £5 from Primark and has lasted me a long while. I've definitely found that the quality of items from Primark has improved over time.

Last but not least is my diary and the pens I use for writing in it. You might think it's strange that I have a packet of felt tip pens in my handbag but I like to color code everything I write in my diary so I can stay super organised (I swear I'm normal).

Anyways, that's all folks. I hope you enjoyed this post and make sure to keep up to date with new posts by following me on blog loving . There are lots of exciting posts scheduled including a guest blogger at the end of the month!

Thank you for reading

Eleanor Rachel

xo

I Got Into Uni!!!

Cute little knitted flowers around the railings <3

Hiya lovelies,

So as you can probably tell by the title, I got into the University I chose. I am currently writing this on the Thursday night of results day and honestly I'm so pleased. The night before (the Wednesday) I was honestly in a state of panic. I was shaking with dread and couldn't think straight at all. All I could think was 'What if I don't get in?' I had no back up plan to fall back on and what job was going to accept me with terrible A-Level results.

So we went for a family trip to the beach in the evening, as you can see above. We had an ice cream, skimmed stones across the sea (I can admit failure on that one), and then we went to the amusements on the 2p machines. I honestly had the loveliest night and it was so good to just have a relaxing trip out with the family and spend quality time together, something that doesn't happen an awful lot nowadays.

Anyway, onto Results Day, I needed 220 UCAS points to get accepted to do 'Early Childhood Studies' and I got 300, so I was well and truly pleased with myself.  I think when you get results, it's important to focus on how ou feel you achieved as a person and not compare yourself to anyone else. As long as you feel that the work you put in reflects your results, that's all that matters.

I hope everyone got the results that they were looking for and let me know if you would like more of these type of posts or what you would like to see more of.

Thank you for reading

Eleanor Rachel

xo

The Stress of A Level Results Day

Hiya lovelies,

So if you are reading this on the day it is set to be published then it is Wednesday and tomorrow is Results Day. For those of you that may not live in England or know what A- Levels are, they are basically what decide whether you get into University or not, dependent on your grades.

It is one of the most horrific parts of the school year and even just the thought of around 2000 students cramming into a hall not big enough to hold everyone is making me feel slightly nauseous.

My plan of action is to catch the train at around 8.30am to arrive at college for just before 9 o'clock. There are however a few things that you need to bring yourself if you are going, just in case the results are not what you expected and the morning doesn't go to plan.

• Bring your mobile phone and make sure you have enough charge and credit to be able to ring universities through clearing. A phone will also be likely to have a calculator so you can work out how many UCAS points you have earned 
• You also need to bring any documentation with you that will identify you as being a UCAS applicant with your identification number on. This will help you to go through clearing.
• Buy a copy of the telegraph (newspaper) on the morning especially so you can see which universities are offering places through clearing.

But most of all, GOOD LUCK to everyone getting their results tomorrow. I hope you achieve as highly as you wanted and you should be proud of making it through your A-Levels.

Thank you for reading this post and I hope you find it useful. 

Eleanor Rachel

xo

Superdrug Haul - August 2014

Barry M Nail Paint in Blueberry Ice Cream - £2.99 

MUA Pro Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit - £3.50 

Schwarzkopf Texturized Salt Spray - £2.66

Batiste Dry Shampoo - £2.49 

Hiya lovelies,

So last week I went on a little bit of a shopping trip to Durham as you can see if you have read previous posts of mine and we decided to buy a few beauty bits and pieces while we were there. If you don't know what Superdrug is, it basically sells everything beauty related possible from shampoos to makeup to sun cream... everything you could wish for.

Barry M Nail Paint in Blueberry Ice Cream

In my opinion, I would rate this nail polish a solid 5/5 stars. I don't usually go for colors that are as blue as this one but it is such a summery shade and reminds me of the sea. I've survived about a week wearing two coats with no serious chips and its easily applied and not too gloopy. Overall, it gives off a very glossy look and I've received compliments on it when I go out . I love it!

MUA Pro Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit

I would give this product 4/5 stars due to the fact that although there are three colors to choose from, this means that the two colors that do not match your eyebrows go unused. I find it easy to use the brush to fill in my eyebrows and create a natural look, compared to using an eyebrow pencil. A setting gel is included which helps to keep them in place for a long period of time . The price is amazing for the product you get and I would definitely recommend it.

Schwarzkopf Texturized Salt Spray

This spray unlike others can leave your hair with a beachy effect without feeling or looking sticky. It would however suit those more with longer hair as it can make mine look stringy and too separated if I do not use only a minimal amount. I love the smell of this product as it is very summery and overall works well.

Batiste Dry Shampoo

I don't think I even need to talk about this product as it has been around for so long, if you don't know it, you're missing out. This is a repurchase for me, however this time I chose the original variety as I've previously found that some of the more floral and scented ones can be quite overpowering throughout the day. It's great to just spray in your hair and go on those days where your hair may be looking a bit dull and you have no time to wash it and style it. In my opinion, it also leaves my hair looking more volumised and as though it is much thicker than in reality. I think this is a staple to every person's life

I hope you enjoyed today's post and make sure you keep an eye out for my next one (ever Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Thank you for reading! 

Eleanor Rachel

xoxo

Summer 2014 Trips

Hiya lovelies,
So this week I haven't been on too many adventures but the ones I have been on have been wonderful. On Tuesday, I headed off to Durham with some of my family and we spent the day there. If you've never been it's basically a city with lots of shops but also some really nice views and walks. Since at this exact moment in time, me and my cousin are both pretty skint we went along the river and had a picnic by Durham cathedral.

On Thursday, me and my friend Daniella went on a trip out to have a picnic at the beach. It was so cold that we stayed for around 2 hours and went back to a town with shops :'). We spent a lot of time in different stations.

I hope you enjoyed this post even if it was a short one . I will be back shortly with a much longer one. New posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Thank you for Reading,

Eleanor Rachel 

xo

Hello August!- Organising Desk Space

Hiya Lovelies,

In my opinion one of the main things that should be done at the start of every month is a clear out and an organize of the areas you use most (especially if you're a messy person to an extreme level like me) . It's also important to change up the setting you spend a lot of time in to provoke new inspirations and thoughts inside your head. The first Part I decided to organize was my desk space.  Bearing in mind, for this month, the only time i sit at my desk  is to paint my nails and choose jewelry, I decided to play up that aspect and downsize the amount of space stationary usually takes up.

This is my desk set up at the moment. The desk is actually an old kitchen table which is older than me and the chair is just a simple office chair from Argos. The throw was £4 from Primark and the cushion was handmade and a gift. The round hat box in the right hand corner of the desk actually stores bikinis and was £12 on sale from CB Furnishings and the red baskets were five for around £2.50 from Wilkinsons.

Just adding a throw to a desk chair can make it so much more comfy and look a bit more girly. It's honestly the nicest feeling to be sat here on an evening writing blog posts all cosy. 

I decided to store my jewelry in the red baskets so it is easily viewable and sorted into different categories. It has made me realise I own a LOT. A lot of it was given to me from a grandparent and there are a lot of interesting pieces. My nail varnishes are now on full display due to the fact that this is now the main purpose of the desk to paint my nails at. 

On the left hand side of my desk are 2 shoe boxes holding stationary and nail tools and some make up I don't use on a regular basis. Then at the front are the things I use the most to make lists and my purse.

Overall the whole area is about ten times more organised than usual and everything is clearly viewable. Thank you for taking the time for reading this post. 

Eleanor Rachel 

xo

Overview of July

Hiya lovelies,

So for me, a new month means a fresh start and August is the perfect month to do that due to the 'sunny' weather and the fact that it is a free time when there is no college or things to do desperately. I thought I'd start a summer series called 'Hello August' where I could show you everything I am doing this summer, what I buy, what I wear and what I eat. Basically my whole life! As usual, I will be posting on Monday, Wednesday and Friday however keep your eyes peeled because there may or may not be a YouTube account appearing soon. (Eeek!)

Overview of July 

At the start of July, the rest of my family were still at school or work, so I spent a lot of time with my cousin just wandering around town, going for Costa with friends or as you can see below; taking selfies.... (I'm on the right :'))

Half way through July, I went to Redcar with two of my closest friends. It was so hot that we even went in the sea (woah.... stand back). Its always cute to have a catch up with friends you haven't seen in nearly a year. We sat and ate fish and chips on the beach, went for a paddle in the sea and spent far too much money in the amusements. 

Then finally on the 30th of July it was my Dad's Birthday so we went to Filey for a day out with the family. If you have never been there before, you need to go because it is honestly one of the cutest places in the world and i spent a large segment of my summers there when I was younger. I think its safe to assume I love the beach more than life and have many more trips to come so watch out for them.

I hope you enjoyed today's post. Keep an eye out for many more to come (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and I will see you shortly.

Thank you 

Eleanor Rachel

xo