Random Facts!!

Hey guys and gals,

Sorry, Ive been gone a while... But I'm hopefully back for the time being now. I have many posts in my head that I want to do for yous.

This is just a simple post, telling you some pretty basic stuff everyone should know about me.

1. Most people call me either Marion, Maz or Mazzie.
2. I have a kitty called Joey.. He is a Black tipped British Short hair. 
3. I still live at home with my dad, brother and nephew, even though I'm nearly 23.
4. My star sign is Leo, I was born on the 28th July 1990.
5. I'm a natural ginger.. but prefer my hair being bright red at the moment.
6. I work full time at a food court in Edinburgh.
7. I'm constantly trying to diet, but I seem to prefer the see food and eat it diet.
8. I have many passions in life, a few of these is music, beauty, gigs, baking and my nephew. 
9. My family mean the world to me!! Mess with them and you get me on your back.
10. My girls are like my sisters.. I love them all dearly, wouldn't be where I am today without them. 
11. I'm no longer the single pringle... I have found the perfect guy who makes me feel like a wee princess and extremely happy.
12. I'm slightly addicted to buying make up and clothes.
13. My favourite drink is Vimto. 
14. Preferred alcoholic drink is Vodka& diet coke or a rose wine.
15. I love Mexican food.
16. I also love Chinese and Italian food.
17. I could easily live off of pasta and risotto for the rest of my days.
18. I'm currently in the middle of writing both a 5 year plan and a 10 year plan.
19. I would love to open my own tea/coffee shop one day.... in the not too distant future.
20. I love mint choc chip ice cream
21. If you want to give me flowers, make them colourful!!
22. I'm a romantic at heart
23. I love rock and metal music.
24. I plan on going to London again in December to go see Avenged Sevenfold.
25. I want to experience the American Warped Tour.
26. I want to also experience a music festival.
27. I love the colours orange and teal.
28. I'm a coffee bandit!
29. My favourite make up brand is sleek.
30. I'm a lipstick Junkie and have recently bought my very first Mac one!! :-)
31. I have 4 tattoos and plan on getting a few more. 
32. I would love to maybe get married one day and have my own family.
33. I used to have snake bite piercings, which I miss. 
34. My favourite sweets are sour skittles.
35. I love the scent of cinnamon
36. My favourite cake is chocolate fudge cake and you cant beat it with a lil bit of cream.
37. I would love to go to Florida, Australia and New Zealand to explore.
38. I love Harry Potter both books and films.
39. I'm an avid reader, when i have the time.
40. I would love to be an author!

There's just a few facts most people know about me. They are pretty random facts and pretty much down as I thought of them.  

If you guys do this, leave you links below and I will have a little read :-)

M

xx

Quick Nearly Quarterly update!! #1

Hey Guys, 


Sorry I haven't been writing many posts in the past few months, I keep saying I'm going to blog and have a fair few posts that i want to write. But time eludes me.

Although in the time that has passed a fair few things have happened and have changed my lifestyle, kinda :P

I have a new job, which has me on my feet most days for 7-8 hours at a time. I work with some awesome girls, which really do make working for the company a joy. Although it does make me shattered all the time. But its mainly enjoyable. Its money after all. 

I have been going out an insane amount of times, not as a bad as every night of the week, but enough to keep me tired for days on end. 
There has been fall outs and make ups, even something that can not for the life of me be reconciled as its just too damn confusing.

I have also got a new tattoo, as I always seem to get one, when things in my life are good and I'm happy. Obviously I do have more to tell you guys but some things have to stay quiet just now as its new and exciting. But it has definitely helped towards my changed outlook on life.

Hmmmm.. what else has happened since I last blogged in like Feb. I would love to say I have a new make collection to blog about and been to loads of gigs and done so many more interesting things... But I cant life just got crazy with working and going out with friends and doing loads of normal fun things for a 22 year old.

any way enough of my spraffing.. time to get on with the proper blogging. 

M 
<3

Random posting of updating life!!!!i

So guys, 

I know, Ive not been blogging as much recently, but i suppose you'll find out why, after reading this post....

My life over the past four months has been pretty hectic, just by doing a lot of stuff away from the keyboard and working. 

But at the same time, I really haven't felt a lot like me recently. I've been far too busy with being sociable and being on loads of crazy nights out. But its time to air out the crap and stress and become like me again. I'm not sure where to really begin all this from tho.

About a month ago, I got made redundant, which obviously sucked big time... Ive been out of work a month and hate it with a passion. I do now have a job lined up, so I'm hoping it works out. But the old bosses are being right twats about getting references and stuff I need. They also underpaid me and then made out it was my fault. So I've been going out lots to compensate for the stress.... bad I know. My skin and general well being are feeling it a bit now. 

I do have the best mates in the world tho, who have happily helped me out a lot more than they will ever know, when Ive been in one of my moods. 

I also met this utter waste of space of a guy... which will probably become another post soon as i need new dating rules and just general confidence boosters. Any help would be appreciated. 

Suppose this is a random post that wont get looked at much but at least I have got this off my chest!! 

I need start believing in myself and know I'm worth a lot more than how Ive been the past few months.... Time to enjoy my last few months of being 22!!

Remember guys you are all worth it and never let people say you aren't!!!

Bye for now

XXX

Glossy Box January Edition Review

Its time of month again when the Glossybox Review gets put up. 

This months theme was Detox, this excited me as I thought of all the different sort of detox things you could get for your skin, hair and nails. 

The products I received are:

ECO-BOUTIQUE body lotion with aloe vera and green tea

This has a nice smell to it and I'm sure as its organic it would be good for my skin. But I'm getting a bit bored of receiving body lotions. Full size £8.50 for a set of 6

MONU Micro Exfolioant

I'm excited to use this, as I love the Dermologica one. Although this one is slightly different as this is a creamy based one. Full size £14.50

BM BEAUTY Dewy Perfection Finishing Powder

This is a tiny pot of powder, I'm a bit confused at how I'm going to get a powder brush into the tub. I will review it though once I have tried to use it. Full size £8

MURAD Hydrodynamic Ultimate Moisture For Eyes

To make this short, this is a small pot of very expensive eye cream. Myself personally, I don't use a eye cream, as it messes up my makeup and it all smudges. Full size is £57

SANCTUARY SPA Active Reverse Thermal Transformation Mask

This is a two step mask that heats up and it helps reduce wrinkles and plump skin. This is for older skin, but I will give it a bash and see how I get on with it. Full size £27.50

We also got a glossybox eye mask, which is nice. I love that Glossybox have started to add in things of their own branding. 

I will try everything in this box, but I'm not sure I will get on well with most of them. But open mind and let the testing begin! 

Pictures to follow

Birchbox January 2013 Edition

As most beauty enthusiasts know, Birchbox has officially launched in the UK this month. As they team up with Joliebox.
Me being my usual curious self and ordered myself a box. 
I must admit, I sometimes don't really work myself up to get excited about the beauty boxes. 

But anyway on to the box... It came very unexpectedly  as I didn't even get an email saying it was shipped.
Although saying that it was a nice surprise to come home too, after a busy day of work and babysitting.

The bright pink packaging definitely brightened my day up. Then came the excitement of holding the first ever birchbox to come to the UK. Its still the usual set up of a Jolie Box with there being 4-5 samples in the box.

So lets get into what was in the box:

Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment
This is the slightly tinted lip balm that all the beauty gurus seem to be loving when they go to America. So I was very excited to see a sample of this in my box. It has a built in SPF15 and it keeps lips soft and supple in these winter months we are enduring. Full size £15.50

KMS California  Free Shape quick blow dry
This is a dual-phase mist, that detangles your hair and quickens the time it takes to dry your hair. I'm excited to use this as my hair isn't in the best condition so anything to give it a boost of some sort is a winner in my books. full size £13.50

Reverence De Bastien Unguent for nail and cuticles 
This is a brand I've never came across or have any clue what this does. But on the card it says its full of vitamins and is meant to keep nails strong and healthy. Full size £15.50

WEI  Royal ming firming and hydrating cream
I'm not the biggest fan of WEI products after I suffered a bad break out and red blotchy skin for a few days, after I used one of their face masks. I'm not excited by this product at all and very wary to use it. This also isn't really catered to my skin type or needs. full size £74

This month we got a lifestyle extra of a Teapigs chamomile teabag.... not my favourite type of tea, but I'm sure I will use it to try out teapigs tea. Had a look on their website and I may have to buy myself some of their Chai Tea teabags.

For a first box I am most definitely impressed with the products in there. It has a full range of products not just based on one part of beauty (skincare, make up ect). I'm looking forward to testing these products and maybe do a review on some of them. 

Pictures to be added later as my camera and laptop don't seem to want to sync together tonight. 

Festive Glossybox: December Edition

So its this time a month, when people either hate or love their glossybox. 

For the past few months, I've not blogged about mine as I wasn't too pleased about the things I had received in the boxes. I also wanted my blog to be a happy place where I don't slate things, so I thought for the best I just wouldn't blog about them.
But this month, it has changed not only was the box a festive shade of silver, the products are actually good enough to want to write about it.

Bejewelled Christmas Glossybox Included:

Inspiration By Seche

Seche Nail Lacquer
Glossybox say:Highly pigmented colour for one coat coverage, satin smooth application dries quickly. Available in 33 fashion forward shades. 
The colour I got is 'Inspiration' its a pinky coral colour. Which to me looks kinda cheap on my nails. But it could look amazing on darker coloured skin or on tanned skins. Its a full sized bottle we got in this months Glossybox, 14ml and it cost £9.95, from the overall feel from other people who got the box, there is a few colours floating around as a friend of mine got a slate grey colour, which I would have preferred. 





                                           Rituals- Magic Touch

Glossybox says: We are proud to feature a Rituals bestseller: Magic Touch, an ultra-rich whipped body cream that intensively nourishesand firms th skin. Combining rice milk, antioxidants, the indulgent fragrance of cherry blossom and velvety smooth texture. Price 200ml-£15. The 70ml sample we got is worth £5. 
I'm not a huge fan of body butters, as they leave my skin feeling sticky which Im not a fan of. But I will most definitely be trying this one out, as I love the smell of Cherry Blossom. 









Lemon by Mary Greenwell Eau de Parfum
Glossybox says- What we love most about LEMON is that unlike most citrus fragrances, the fresh citrus notes last on the skin. Price of this varies the full size is 100ml and costs £90, 50ml- £60, Purse spray- £30.
This does smell nice and fruity, but I don't think Id buy it just because of the price. Im sure there are probably similar ones out there for less.

Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream
Glossybox says- All products in the Sebamed range are pH neutral and contain high-quality active ingredients, which cleanse and nourish the skin without attacking the skins natural protective mantle. Sebamed protects the skin, calms flare-ups and restores equilibrium for improved elasticity- the perfect companion for these cold winter months. Full size is 50ml £9.99
I love, love, love this product. I tried this the first night I received the box. I woke up with the softest feeling skin in the world. I'm most definitely going to buy the day cream and the night cream. I would recommend this to anyone, who suffers from dry skin.





Sleek MakeUp True Colour Lipstick

Amped True Colour Lipstick

Glossybox says- With shades that brighten and flatter your skin tone (essential during the winter months when complexions can be dull) and vitamin E enriched formulas, Sleek MakeUps true colour lipstick range is a party season essential. Full size: 3.5g-£4.99
I freaking love this product. I have been pondering for a while now weather to try some of the sleek lip products, as they are more known for the eyeshadow palletes. The colour was AMPED, which is a matte finish blue toned bright pink. Think Nicki Minaj style pink. But I do love it and may get some more. 









Also this month, we got a free bonus gift of an own brand glossybox blusher.
Glossybox Blusher in Glossy Pink
Glossybox says- A colour intensive powder blush, velvety feeling with long-lasting colour that flatters all skintones. I must admit I got a bit excited about it, as I am always on the hunt for the next best thing in blusher land. 

I must admit this has been my favourite glossybox in a while, but its even better when I got to pay for this using my glossydots. 

Anyway guys thats all for this post, I shall see yall in the next one.
M 

<3

London Baby

Hey guys

People who know me personally, know I am always wanting to go explore new places. 

Last weekend the 8th and 9th of December  myself and a friend went to london, to go to a gig, (blog on that here). As we were both slightly skint, we tried to do everything cheaply or fairly cheap. Which for those who have been to london, know that is difficult. Even more so, when you try spend Scottish notes as they are different from the English paper money. 

We left Edinburgh excitedly on a megabus on the Friday night, which meant an uncomfortable sleep on a bus. I cant actually remember much of the journey down as I for one was fast asleep within the first 20 minutes of us leaving the bus station. I had some awkward dreams on the bus due to watching aircraft investigations with my brother before leaving the house. 

We arrived in London Victoria Station at around 7:30 in the morning and it has to be said I was sitting on the bus awake from the minute i started seeing the bright lights of the city. As i've never been to London ever, let alone when all the Christmas lights are up. I pretty much had saucers for eyes by time we got to the station. The first thing we done when we got off the bus as find somewhere for coffee and a tea!! 

Then we headed up to oxford street for some retail browsing, but I must admit, I struggled to find anything that I hadn't already seen in Edinburgh. Although I did find some Jeffery Campbell style shoes in Primark, I just had to try them on. They were blue Mary Jane style shoes without the heel, they were surprisingly rather easy to walk in, which I find bizarre as I had already tried on the Schuh version of them and couldn't move in them!! 

After shopping for a couple of hours, which was about as much as our weary little bodies could handle. Then got on to the biggest struggle we had down there, was finding the hotel. Google maps took as totally the wrong way, but we got to see the sights of Ealing. Oh and a dead fox!!!! Which slightly put me off ealing. When we finally found the hotel it was roughly 10 minute straight walk from the Ealing Broadway station. 

We lazed about the hotel for the afternoon and then started to get ready for the gig. Since I have a load of aches and pains, I pretty much feel like a wee auld granny. I had to take full advantage of the bath. Just gutted I didnt take any lush bathbombs with me!! But at least I know for next time eh.

We got to the gig for me and Tian fairly late, but as the venue is that big it took roughly 2 hours for the full capacity to be inside it. Which was insane!! The gig itself was incredible and full of British talent, You Me At Six, Deaf Havana and We Are The Ocean. After the gig I think we were both a little tired as we both nearly passed out, medical reasons for Tian and kinda the same for me as i've been off my food a lot recently. But yeah we were both hoping to go out and experience the London nightlife. Hopefully next time though. 

On the Sunday we had a chilled out day and just spent the morning in the hotel. Then spent the afternoon in a weatherspoons. Which was horrible, the staff had not been trained properly and couldn't even smile at customers. They also served cold food and and then didn't bring back the proper stuff back to the table. So I had basically spent £3.30 on some soup covered bread!! I know London is known for the expensiveness of it, but that is a bit steep. Then to make matters worse fellow customers were rude and obnoxious  Someone even asked for the table that we were clearly using and then got extremely ungreatful when we moved the stuff onto a small table to give them it. London people really do have no manners!! It is common knowledge that you dont stare at people and say thank you! 

Any way on the way home on the bus we got to see the pretty lights in Hyde Park, which looked stunning. Wish I had spare time to actually go there. Always next time though! I didn't really get many pictures of London itself as I was trying to save battery.

Have any of you been to London, what was your experience like?

Bye guys 

xx