This year bye far has to be one of the best. I have made so many memories, and done so much more than I've done in previous years. I started a blog. one of the best decisions i've ever made. it has opened so many doors for me, and has given me so many opportunities! In this final blog post of 2014, i will share with you some memories!

And my last memory of 2014, is me making a youtube channel, which was today! i have only posted one video at the moment, but if you could watch it, like and subscribe, i would be really happy! 

I hope everybody had a fab year and enjoyed them self, i will write another post next year haha!

Safiyah.K

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this year I got a lot more presents than normal which was really lovely. I am so grateful for all of the gifts I received. I will tell you my main presents and my favourite ones, because if I said them all this post would be extremely long! just a little disclaimer, I am NOT bragging, I love finding out what other people receive for inspiration or to be a bit nosey, so im sure some of you do to! : D

one of my main gifts was this HP pavilion 15 notebook, and I haven't even had it for a week and I am already in love with it. its super fast and completely different to my other old school laptops which is great! I don't think I could be any pleaser with it! also, it comes with Beats-audio so the sound quality is amazing!

 

 

 

I also very luckily, got a Pandora bracelet with two beautiful charms! I got a tiny little plane, and a suitcase which states ' I "heart" to travel". this is super cute and I think my mum got those charms because  my family and i do genuinely travel a lot!

 

(does not come in set)

 I got the naked 3 palette!! and I love it so much! the colours are so perfect and they stay on literally all day! I couldn't be any happier with it, even the brush is great!
my new foundation is the Smashbox liquid halo in 03, this is great because it blends in perfectly, and doesn't give too much coverage which is great for my skin.
the real techniques brushes are amazing, I cannot tell you how good they are without sounding "forced". they blend my makeup perfectly, and now I have them, im not sure how I would manage without!
I got this benefit set which comes with, pore-fessional, benetint, they're real mascara, some eye shadows and a blush. this is perfect for overnight stays at someone else's  so you don't need to bring all of your makeup, you could just pack the box and go! I will definitely be using this a lot!

for one of my big big presents, I got a micheal kors bag which is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. it is the one in the image above, but without the lock and key. be prepared to be surprised, this is my first proper hand bag :/ I know it has taken me a while but I have it and I now understand the obsession girls go through over bags haha!

so they are all of my main presents I could find photos for, here are some other gifts I got in list form.

• a typewriter ( one of my main presents from my nan so thankyou so much!)
• soap & glory bits
• a storage stall
• boots
• photo frames
• newlook vouchers
• boots vouchers
• debhanams vouchers
• zoella makeup bag
• jellwerey
• pj's
• topshop jumper
• harry potter t-shirts
• girl online by zoella

thankyou for all my presents from everyone, I love them all! and thankyou for reading!

Safiyah.K
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This month, i have been wearing a little more makeup, since the cold weather has drained a lot of the colour in my skin. also, instead of wearing my usual makeup, I've stepped a bit out in the open and decided to try some different products!

The Pore-fessional by Benefit

In my advent calender which my mum made, (you can click here to read it), inside one of the pouches, i got a miniature `The Pore-fessional. this is soo good! it really covers my pores on my upper-cheek and my t-zone! unfortunately, this primer is a little on the costly side, but it is very worth it! click here to purchase!!

Mister Lash Booster by Givenchy Paris

This is very good and i am in LLOOVVEE with it! it makes your lashes stronger and much more fuller! i have noticed such an big difference in my lashes! you can also use it for your eyebrows, but i haven't tried it yet, but i will soon. again, this is very pricey. i couldn't seem to find it on Boots or Superdrug, but found it on Sephora. click here to buy it!

High Lights by Techic

Wow, isn't this little pot of joy just amazing?! High Lights is a highlighter (hense the name) and it is probably one of my favorites this month. you can use this to highlight the brow bone, your cheeks, on your cupid's bow and even mix it with a daily moisturizer to give a healthy glow! this is super great and is very subtle. the only bad thing about this, is you really have to massage it in your skin to make it blend. suprisingly for this amazing quality, it is extreamly cheap! to be exact, it is £1.99, never would have guessed, right? you can click here to buy it.

Thick & Fast by Soap & Glory

Thick & Fast is one of my all time favorite mascaras. it makes your lashes look so fake but not in he tacky kind of way. they look a million times fuller and longer. i hardly notice any clumps whilst applying it! i love it so much and it will always be my favorite mascara! you can buy it here!

The Damned Lips by Topshop

Lastly, this is one of my favorite lipsticks. it is a lovely burgundy colour, and the more you apply, the heavier it looks which is great for day or night! it applies on so easily and the shade is perfect for my coloured skin! if you would like buy it, just click here!

thankyou for reading, i am sorry i have not included any pictures, this is because i don't have anything to take them with :( 

Safiyah.K

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Ahh i've recently been thinking about my wonderful trip to Paris with my school. i went for a weekend, urgh it went waaay to quick! i made so many friends, tried some very new food, and had a BLAST! i wish i could go back again,  and re-live it all! totally recommended getting super excited if you are going or going to be going to France soon (new tongue twister). here are some photos from Paris!

-Safiyah.K

yes, i am fully aware i look like a hungry chipmunk in this... this was taken when i recently got braces!

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Today, me and Lucy, who is an amazzinnnggg blogger, are going to do a Christmas Quiz because it's almost christmas (!!!!) and thought it would be quite fun and useful for you, so  if you want you can do this quiz with friends & family! lets get to it!

Happy first day of December everyone! This year me and my sister are doing something different regarding Advent Calendars. Instead of only having a chocolate calendar this year - we also have another one to share between us. It will be  full with little gifts from eachother. I'm just guessing mine is probably full of makeup and food (?) haha. Our gifts are all in a little paper bag pouch with our name stamped onto it. They are all on numbered pegs hanging from a string, which is attached to a frame. This is such a cute idea for Advent Calendar next year - or maybe this year if you really want to miss a day!

(this is what our calendar looks like!)

-Safiyah.K

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Finding Present's for someone is really hard for me. Every year I want to buy presents for people that they would really appreciate, but I find it so hard! I'm hoping you do too, haha. So, to help you, I have came up with a guide for everyone! I have made them beauty related because, well, who doesn't like a bit of beauty? 

For: Her  

In this set, it comes with a hand lotion, nail brush and a 4 way nail buffer. It is currently on offer at Superdrug, click here to purchase. 

This deodorant by Ted Baker is a perfect stocking filler for your Dad, Brother, Uncle or whoever! Click here.

I hope this helps you to get the perfect gift for someone you love!
Are you excited for Christmas if you celebrate it? I am!

Safiyah.K

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 Lashitude Mascara, Eyebrow Gel in Dark, Double Trouble Nail Polishes.

 (Left to Right) Morello Varnish,  Izzy Whizzy Varnish, Celebration Varnish, Jet Black Varnish.

Smooth It Primer,  High Lights Highlighter.

 Beauty Boost Foundation in Biscuit, ColourFix Foundation Powder & Cream, (closest one to it)

Lipstick Currently Not On Sale,

I will be doing some reviews on some makeup from this collection and some others to compare. If you have any specific piece of makeup above you want me to talk about, don't hesitate to comment below.

Safiyah.K

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1. When I was younger, I went ballet classes & I went to dance classes. I still do dance classes but now at a different school!

Today i braved the exception of using hair removal cream, not knowing it could almost kill me. Yes, it really hurt, more than you might think. I used a brand called Nair, and by looking at their products, their company is based on hair. The product from the company i used is called Nair: Facial Brush On Sensitive Hair Remover. To be totally honest, i have really sensitive skin and this did irritate me a lot, and im surprised because it is especially for sensitive skin! (dreading what the normal one is like...)

The applicator is a brush, and quite bristley for me. you apply the "substance" on any facial hair, i put it on my upper lip. leave on for no longer than 5 minuets, and wipe it off with a wet flannel. after that just splash your face with cold water! after its all off it still did sting, a lot more than it did while the remover was on my face. Luckily for me, i have an Aloe Vera plant which has a soothing jell inside the leafs. this helped and reduced the stinning on my skin soo much and i totally recommend getting this plant! if not, you can buy a tub of it in most drugstores and pharmacies. 

Overall, the product did work, it just hurt a lot. i really reccomened this if you do not mind a bit of full on - unintended pain, haha. and also, it really smells, seriously, it stunk my whole house out! Anyway, You can buy this product at Boots, Superdrug, and most other drugstores!

Safiyah.K

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