Revision and Exams...

 

Exam season is coming to an end after what seems like a lifetime of revision and essays. With summer on the way (even though it is still raining in Manchester) I'm so excited to have my days back so I can relax, have fun and get back into blogging.
This post is just a quick one which shows what I have been using working up to my exams.
 A typical revision session for me lasts the whole day from around 12 until around 5 as I am the worst procrastinator of all time! And I have found that cramming a whole unit into one day is the norm. I think anyone who is 16-18 years old uses this exact technique and its probably not the best but we're all in this together ey. So I tend to find that posters and mind maps work best for me so that I can break down all of the information without writing out the whole textbook. I split the units into topics and base my posters/mind maps around them. This also is probably one of the reasons my revision takes me all day as I colour coordinate EVERYTHING. I also like to have a bottle of water to keep me hydrated and to help me concentrate and a snack. In this picture I have the 'garden of Eden' pot from Graze which has dried apples, strawberries and blackberries.
So my exams are finally done by the end of this week and I'm so excited for the summer I have planned with my friends (there is definitely going to be an exciting blogpost about a trip I'm going on). I hope that if you've had exams they went well and if you still have some left, you can do this!
Comment down below an essential that you need to revise.
Charlotte xo  

What's on my face?

Hey, this weeks post is what I'm wearing on my face. Today I just went for a quick and simple look as I wasn't going anywhere or doing anything. First I used Rimmel Match Perfection in the shade 'True Ivory - 103' all over my face. Then I used Rimmel Stay Matte face powder in the shade 'soft beige' as I like my make up to stay matte looking all day and it's my favourite powder. Then I used Maybelline's Brow Drama in the colour 'medium brown' to fill in my eyebrows but I only used the powder end as I prefer how it looks compared to the pencil end. I then used Rimmel's Extra 3D Lash mascara. Finally I used a matte lipstick from the make up range at Primark which is in the colour Whisper.

That's what I wore on my face today.

Comment a product what you enjoyed using today. 

Charlotte xo

Nivea Tinted Moisturiser

Hey, this weeks post is all about the Nivea Tinted Moisturiser. This past week has been really hot in Manchester, and in England in general, as summer is creeping it's way in. The temperatures have been hitting the 30's and no face of make-up can survive this heat. Usually I would wear a moisturiser, foundation and powder on my face but to avoid the melted mess look I have opted for a tinted moisturiser. Since all of my skincare products are from the Nivea brand, I decided that I should try the tinted moisturiser for those days where I don't want to wear makeup but still want to have a bit of coverage. I had heard of tinted moisturisers before and I had seen Tanya Burr use a Nars tinted moisturiser that looked amazing, but I had never thought to replace my foundation for something like this. So I just happened to buy one when I was restocking my skincare products and I started to use it when the weather was nice. There are no perfect matches to personal skin tones as the product only comes in 'Natural' so it's kind of  a hit or miss. Luckily, the product is pretty universal. I apply this just as I would any normal moisturiser but because its tinted it means I have to blend it a little bit. I seems to last the majority of the day but I have found that it goes a bit patchy and orange towards the end of the day. I like how it feels weightless on the skin and it feels really fresh, just what you want in the heat. Overall this product is great and I love that it's a 2in1; a moisturiser and a foundation, it's perfect for the summer heat.

Comment what you use on your face in the heat?
Charlotte xo

Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow Review

Hey, this weeks post is all about the Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr eyeshadows. I've had these eyeshadows for quite a while now and I love them!! I have the shades Pink Gold - 65 and Creamy Beige - 98 and I use them as an everyday eyeshadow.

Creamy Beige - 98

Pink Gold - 65

Swatches - Pink Gold, Creamy Beige

Pink Gold, Creamy Beige

They come in a little pot and are a creamy eyeshadow which means they are very easy to apply. I prefer to apply firstly with my finger all over my eyelid and then blend it out with a small fluffy brush. As these eyeshadows are fairly pigmented you can either apply them as a single eyeshadow or use them as a base to apply other shades on top (which is what I like to do). I love to use Creamy Beige all over my eyelid and then apply a darker brown through the crease and a shimmery gold colour towards the corner of my eye. Pink Gold is a really nice shade on it's own as it is shimmery and light. Another thing I love about these eyeshadows as they are long lasting, they last all day!! When I am taking my make-up off at night, my eyes still look like I have just done them. These eyeshadows are amazing and I highly recommend them to everyone. Also I think they are are good dupe for MAC's paint pots and they are definitely more affordable.
Here is a link to see the rest of the colours in the range - Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr
Charlotte xo

What's on my iPhone 6 Plus?

Hey everyone, this post is all about what's on my iPhone. I have got an iPhone 6 Plus in the colour, Space Grey and I've had it now for around 2 months. I am just going to show you how I organise my apps and what apps I use.

 So, what's on my iPhone?

This is the first page/screen when you unlock the phone. It just has all of the apps that come with the phone, apart from at the bottom is a Booklight app for when I am in bed and need a light to read, I use this. I actually use the majority of the apps on this page apart from the apps in the 'extras' file.

This is the second page on my phone and as you can see I don't organise my apps into folders as I prefer to see all of my apps instead of having them in folders that I have to look through. Although they aren't in folders they are in certain rows and groups.

 First is all of my social media; Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp, YouTube, Snapchat, Vine, and Facebook. These apps are in order of which I use the most and the top row is probably the most used apps on my phone.

 Then I have Spotify and this is the only other music app I use on my phone alongside the Music app on the bottom bar. I have a huge playlist on there with all of my favourite songs.

 Then I have photo editing apps and I use Retrica and Whitagram. Retrica has a lot of really nice filters which I use for my Instagram pictures. 

Then I have the EE app which I just use to track how much mobile date I have left so that I don't run out. 

Then I have money/buying apps; NatWest, eBay, ASOS and Unidays. I love the banking app as I can keep track of my money without keep going to an ATM and it's useful when I am out as I can quickly check what money I have. I also love the Unidays app as I can get really good discounts in the majority of high street stores.

Then I have 2 random apps; BBC iPlayer and Pinterest. I don't use these very much as I can watch catch up on my TV or laptop and I'm not a big fan of Pinterest.

 Then I have fitness apps; My Fitness Pal and Pacer. I use the apps daily as it is a good way to count calories and keep on track and the amount of steps I do in a day are added up on the pacer app and I can see how many calories I have burnt without realisng!

Finally I have gaming apps and Netflix. I have Sims Freeplay, Billionaire and Cooking Fever. I am not a big fan of having tons of games on my phone but these ones are my favourite games to play when I've got nothing else to do. I use Netflix to watch new episodes of my favourite show Pretty Little Liars and films when I am bored.

So, that's everything on my phone! As you can see I keep my apps to a minimum as I don't like having tons of apps taking up space on my phone. If you're thinking of getting and iPhone 6 Plus, or even any iPhone, definitely get one!! I haven't explained everything that the phone can do but the Apple website is linked right here >(Apple Website UK) so you can have a look at the phone's features that I haven't mentioned.

Leave a comment, What's your favourite app on your phone?

Charlotte xo

P.s. my background is from tumblr

Autumn Tag

Hey,
It's finally autumn in the UK and I really wanted to do a autumn tag or something to do with autumn on my blog. I found these questions on tumblr, these were the best ones I could find, so feel free to use them for your blog or in a video or you can pick your favorite question and comment down below your answer.

1, What is your favorite autumn drink?
I really love Cadbury's hot chocolate with lots mini marshmallows and whipped cream on the top. When the marshmallows melt into the chocolate it tastes like heaven. mmmmm

2.What is your favorite autumn food?
My all time favorite autumn food is caramel waffles.You can get them all year but I really love buying them from Cafe Nero with a hot chocolate and eating them warm.

3. Your favorite part of autumn?
My favorite part of autumn is how dark it gets in the morning and at night. It gets really dark at about 5pm now and doesn't get light until about 8am. I like walking in the dark, not on my own though, it feels really christmassy and cold, I love it.

4. Your favorite Halloween movie?
From when I was about 7 it has got to be Caspar the Friendly Ghost. I am such a chicken that I don't have a current favorite because I hate scary films.

5. Your favorite Halloween treats?
I think its more of a bonfire night thing but Bonfire Lollies are the best sweet at autumn time.

6. Your Favorite autumn activity?
My favorite thing to do in autumn is go on walks at night time or carve pumpkins.

7. Your favorite scent/candle?
I have a Yankee candle and its the Fireside Treats scent and it smells like roasted marshmallows.

Thats all of the questions for this tag. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year along with Winter, I just like the cold really. You can pick your favorite question and comment the answer down below or comment your blog name so I can check it out.
Charlotte xo

Get To Know Me Better - 15 Questions About Me

I've been thinking about what my new blog post should be for agggeesss!! I haven't posted in a really long time because I've been getting ready for college and stuff , but now that everything is starting to go back to normal I'm really going to stick to this blogging thing. I'm not going to set a day which I will post each week so people can't expect a post because I'm still a bit busy with settling into college and stuff but here's a new blog post for now!! Enjoy xo

This is something that every first time blogger has probably done. I am going to answer 15 questions so that whoever is reading my posts can get to know me a bit better. I think these things are a good idea and I enjoy reading other peoples and being nosy and also they are fun to do.

First things first, my name is Charlotte and I am 16.

1. Things you can't leave the house without?

Phone (I have an iPhone 4s, in white), Purse, Lip Balm/gloss/stick, Student ID, Earphones, chewing gum

2. Favorite brand of make-up? 

Rimmel, my favorite product is the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in the colour True Ivory. This is my everyday foundation and it actually is my perfect skin colour and it lasts all day when I set it with a powder.

3. Favorite Flowers? 

Sunflowers or daisies

4. Favorite clothing store?

I really love ASOS (if online stores count). I can spend ALOT of money in ASOS.

5.Favorite perfume?

Harajuku Lovers - Music. Even though I haven't seen/bought this perfume in ages it used to be my favorite perfume ever.

6.Heels or flats?

Flats is all I ever wear. I just own Vans and Converse.

7. Favorite Colours?

Purple,Grey,White,Lime Green and Orange

8. What is your biggest pet peeve?

When people talk over me and are ignorant

9.What is your favorite food?

PIZZA!!

10. What was the last concert you saw?

One Direction: Where We Are Tour. I wrote a blog post all about it so go and check it out.

11. Do you have any weird phobias?

I'm really scared of ostriches. If I ever saw one face to face I would probably have a heart attack (it did happen once but I was in a moving car so I was okay)

12. What song do you secretly love to blast&belt out when no one is in the house?

Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing or Beyonce - Pretty Hurts

13.What side of the bed do you sleep on?

In the middle because I have a king size bed to myself.

14. What is a favorite TV show from your childhood?

Tracy Beaker, Drake and Josh and Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow (if you have ever seen this show Comment down below)

15. If you had one wish what would it be?

To be really good at singing.

So that's 15 questions about me, answer one of these questions in the comments if you want!

Charlotte xo