REVISIT: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

It is sad to say that the founder of The Ordinary has sadly passed away, I am not writing this because of him.

CLAIMS:

• Full coverage
• Lightweight
• Smooth, perfected and semi-matte finish
• Lasts all day without settling into fine lines

TAG: The Resolutions 2019

Yet another TAG that I found on NikkieTutorials but I have slightly changed it because some of the questions are before you the year starts whereas the year has started.

Looking Back

1. Name 3 things you did in 2018 that you’re proud of

1. Launched my blog
2. Launched my business
3. I don't know

REVIEW: Golden Globes 2019 Outfits

On Monday morning I woke up to pictures on Instagram, pictures on the Daily Mail website and pictures in newspapers about The Golden Globes so I thought I would embrace The Golden Globes and say my opinion (yes OPINION) on the outfits of a few celebrities, I have also managed to find out where the outfits are from from others. I don't own any of the photos.

Alison Brie

I don't know who she is so had to Google her and what a lucky girl she is, she married Dave Franco in 2017. Her dress is from Vera Wang, I think it's stunning, the mesh/tulle style dress is simple but to add a little sparkle to the dress it has a sparkly bandeau underneath.
Star Rating: 5/5

New Years Resolutions For 2019

If you haven't seen I did a blog post called Before I Turn…25 so in 2019 I turn 24 so I need to get on with a few of those targets but for 2019 I have a few things I want to achieve.

Go To Germany: I have wanted to go to Germany for years so really want to take a trip there this year, if I do I will do a few blog posts about it.

Host an event for Maude & Noah: I want to host an event for Maude & Noah that will also have other local businesses, another thing that I will do a blog post about but also keep an eye on my Instagram page as well as Maude & Noah's Instagram account for more details about that.

December 2018 Favourites + Dislikes

The last monthly favourites was back in July so thought I would do my final one of 2018.

BEAUTY

Benefit Dandelion Twinkle Powder Highlighter
My sister Amelia has been back from university for the Christmas celebrations, I love it when she is back because I get to try new makeup and skincare that she has and this is one item that I have been using for a while now from her makeup collection and I love it.

Collection Speedy Highlighter
I love this highlighter, I put a line of it on both upper cheek and then pat it in with my fingers, it can be a subtle highlighter or you can make it slightly more dramatic which I love, normal highlighters cling to the dry patches whereas this one doesn't.

Fame
I was at the park a while ago with my family and family friends and one of our friend's smelt so good so I had to ask what it was and it's Fame another Essential Scent fragrance.

Merry Christmas 2018 #Blogmas2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas.

Also thought I would mention how proud of myself I am that I managed to complete Blogmas this year, I didn't miss a single blog post which is odd because I was so busy with work and looking back now I don't know how I even had time to do it but I managed it.

#Blogmas2018

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The Ordinary Serum Foundation #Blogmas2018

Back in May I tried The Ordinary Coverage Foundation for a blog post and when I purchased that foundation I tried to purchase this one but my shade wasn't available and FINALLY they have my shade in.

CLAIMS:

• lightweight medium-coverage formulations
• looks natural with a very lightweight serum feel
• resist collecting within fine lines and stay on for longer
• offer a semi-matte finish

2018 For Me #Blogmas2018

I thought I would recap the year, it's been a very emotional year and one that has good and bad, I feel like some parts of the year I wish I could erase it from my memory whereas some I wish I could relive.

Losing a family member
Technically he isn't blood family but I will always count Nick as my family. Nick had fought for years against cancer but sadly at the beginning of the year he lost the fight and passed away. It was the hardest thing to see and to happen, seeing his young children live without a family has been tough but I am so proud of Nick's wife Julie on how strong she has been and the boys, they have really done well. I just want to thank Loros (Leicester Hospice Charity) who looked after Nick and the family so please if you would like to donate to a charity then please donate to Loros.

Launching my blog
I had written a blog previously but kept privatising it, I felt like people would judge so I deleted it and thought I would start a blog when I feel confident and comfortable. I knew that there would never be a time so I just went for it, I have to be honest when a few family friends found my blog Instagram account @theblogofaliciamaude I felt like I had been caught out but speaking to one of them and now she is going to start a blog.

Makeup Collection 2018 #Blogmas2018

My Dad tells me I have too much makeup, I have cleared some out but I love playing with makeup and putting together different looks. The way I have stored these are with three old IKEA Moppe drawers that I painted, you can get smaller versions of them still but I wish they still did this side.

I am going to through each set of drawers plus each drawer, I thought I would mention that I am not a professional makeup artist, everything I know I have either self taught or watched YouTube videos.

Weekly Pamper Routine 2018 #Blogmas2018

Most Sunday‘s (9 out of 10) I give myself a little pampering, it’s my way to refresh myself for the new week. I have decided to share it with you and also to recommend some products I love using and show you how some Sunday’s I do blog posts like face mask reviews. What's funny is I am working on Sunday so I gave myself a pampering on Friday so I could put it up onto this blog.

Hair Mask

No sooner I wake up I take my hair out of whatever updo I have going on and put a hair mask on and leave it on pretty much all day.

Product Used: Garnier Ultimate Blends The Enriching Nourishing Hair Mask

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm #Blogmas2018

I love when my sister comes home from uni because I get to raid her beauty bag and try her products out like this Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.

CLAIMS:

• Lightweight cleansing balm quickly dissolves stubborn eye and face makeup, including those with sunscreen. 
• Transforms from a solid balm to a silky, fluid oil upon application.
• Non-greasy. 
• Non-drying.

GIFT IDEA: Christmas Eve Box 2018 (My Godchildren) #Blogmas2018

I have a goddaughter called Ramayah and three godsons called Alfie, Ollie and Kane. Last year I put together Christmas Eve Boxes and loved them so thought I would put together one for them this year and show you, if my godchildren are reading this (doubt it), I promise I won't give you a Christmas Eve box every year, I will do something different next year. Also thought I would mention that the PJ's they have are part of the family matching range, I have the adults PJs to match my godchildren (sad).

TAG: December #Blogmas2018

Another TAG that I saw on NikkieTutorials blog post.

1. What do you love most about December?
The weather, I love how it's cold and you can wrap up and it's cosy.

2. What is your favorite perfume to wear with the holidays?
I don't really have a seasonal fragrance, I wear the same sorts of perfumes throughout the year.

3. Which 3 products can’t you live without this December?

1. Hats, I love wearing beanies.
2. Scarves, I wear thin scarves in the Summer but in the Winter period I love wearing thick knitted scarves.
3. Body/Face Butter, my skin is naturally dry but during this time period I love using the body butters and face butters to cover and protect my skin.