Party in the car park

Hey Guys! 

So firstly I want to apologise for not posting yesterday, I haven't been feeling great for the last couple of days so haven't felt like blogging. 

I may also stick to blogging daily instead of every day. I've seen in blogger chats that it can be damaging and that you can loose interest and I don't want that to happen! Blogging should always be a hobby, never a chore. 

Anyway, I went to party in the car park recently which is held in a local pub car park near me. It's a great day where local bands perform and there's also a BBQ and stalls. 

I didn't have the BBQ as I didn't feel like eating too much but I really enjoyed listening to the music throughout the day.

I left a little early as it did start raining but luckily it was lovely weather for the majority of the day!

We did of course, have to make dad have the pink umbrella. He didn't seem to mind too much.

x~Jess~x

A reflective post

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So yesterday was quite a hectic day! I got my GCSE results.
School hadn’t been an easy ride; in Year 8 I had a lot of time off after suffering complications following an operation. I lost a lot of confidence at that point and struggled to fit back in to routine. It was something that all my teachers were aware off and a lot of them did their very best to support me.

I wasn’t expecting brilliant grades; I’d always been an average student and had never got an A in anything. I was shocked when I opened the paper to find that I had achieved 2 A’s, 2 B’s, 2 C’s and 2 D’s.

What got to me most however was how pleased my teachers seemed to be for me. I panicked so much that I had messed up my English exam but ended up coming out with an A which I would have never of expected. After I finished the exam I went to speak to my teacher as I was worried I would fail, she was concerned but I could tell she didn’t want to make me panic any more than I already was.

Several teachers came and congratulated me, saying how proud they were after what I had overcome. That meant a lot. I felt as though I was appreciated, that someone believed in me. It was something that I rarely saw.

After results I bounced around the house for a bit before letting family and friends know the good news! It turned out they were all anxious to hear the results, I never realised how much support I had.

I decided right there and then that this was a fresh start. Over the years certain people have put me down and let’s just say it didn’t make me feel great. However, after yesterday I’ve learnt that those kinds of people don’t matter. I need to stop thinking that I can’t achieve anything just because one or two people are of that opinion. There are a lot of people that do believe in me, they have done all along and want to see me achieve.

I hope that I can come back and read this post whenever someone puts me down, I hope it gives me the motivation to think “no, you’re wrong, I can do this” and that I make those around me proud of me.

I hope that everyone got the results they wanted today, I know I did a short post on exams before I got my results so I apologise for that, I just felt that this would be beneficial to me for my own reflection later on.

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results” – Willie Nelson

x~Jess~x

Thea Skincare Review

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So I recently had the opportunity to review some products from the Thea Skincare fruit enzyme range. I reviewed a Crème cleanser and Moisturiser. What appealed to me most about Thea Skincare is that all of their products are cruelty free as none of them have been tested on animals.

“This revolutionary new skin brightening range has been scientifically formulated to brighten and revive dull skin using a blend of organic fruit enzyme extracts. Our fruit enzyme formulas gently exfoliate the skin without the need for harsh scrubs, revealing instantly smoother, brighter skin”

I found that the cleanser could quickly remove my makeup. I usually use makeup wipes however I have been looking for a cleanser and was very impressed with this one. I loved the fruity scent of both the moisturiser and the cleanser and left my skin feeling refreshed. A 100ml bottle of the crème cleanser is priced at £21.95.

I was also really impressed with the moisturiser as I felt it left my skin feeling smooth and soft. Although these products are slightly on the more expensive side I think that the price reflects the high quality of the products.  You can find the trial sized (15ml) moisturiser on the Thea Skincare website for £8.95.

Overall I would definitely recommend these products which you can find here

You can also follow Thea Skincare on twitter @theaskincare

x~Jess~x

Ladies Day At The Races!

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So at the weekend I went to Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse. I know that horse racing isn't to everyone's taste and I do completely understand that. My family are very interested in horse racing so I have been going to the races now and then for a few years now.
It was very cold at the weekend and I only had a dress on so was freezing! I had to grab my cardigan from the car and me and mum wrapped ourselves in the picnic blanket, yes, it really was that cold.

After the racing there was a Take That tribute act. It got very rowdy around this point and I have to be honest, I didn't think they were particularly good. We danced around to try and keep as warm as we could but I can't say it helped too much!



I did straighten my hair but by lunchtime you wouldn't have been able to tell! Unfortunately I forgot to bring anything to tie it back with so it kept blowing around in my face. I picked up my dress in the sale at Dorothy Perkins for £10 and the necklace for £3. I think next time I will check the weather forecast beforehand but I will enjoy wearing this dress again on some warmer days!

x~Jess~x

 

5 Things That Make Me Happy!

 

 

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Today I've decided to do more of a positive post, as it's nearly time to go back to school and the warm sunny days seem a distant memory I thought we could all do with a little pick me up!

 

1. Friends

This has to be probably the number one thing that makes me happy, a lot of my friends are really more like sisters. They're always there for me and there have been some pretty difficult times where I've needed them! They never fail to make me laugh and make me feel better and I know I can share pretty much anything with them.

 

 

 

 

2. Family

Of course family is also hugely important to me, I know that my parents will always be there for me and they are the two people that have seen me at my lowest but never gave up on me. They truly believe in me which is what I love the most about them! They know me better than anyone.

3. Travelling

I love adventure and I love travelling to new places. I've been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places and have been going abroad since I was very young for holidays. I love experiencing new things and discovering new places.

4. Making someone smile

This might sound so cheesy so I apologise for that. I run a charity which sends gifts to children with serious conditions and illnesses and there is no better feeling than knowing that you have made someone's day and made someone smile!

5. Blogging!

Of course, I had to include blogging on the list! Although it does take up a lot of time, I really enjoy having this little space on the internet and it really makes my day when someone takes the time to leave a lovely comment. I've also met so many other lovely bloggers through this and love the blogging community.



 



This Or That Beauty Tag!

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So I've seen this style of post going around on a few blogs now and thought it would be a really fun post to do and something a little bit different!

Blush or Bronzer?
I would definitely say Blush just becomes I'm more used to it and so feel more comfortable wearing it.

Lip gloss or Lipstick?
I'm a huge lipstick fan! I just find that lip gloss can be far too sticky which makes it uncomfortable to wear out.

Chapstick or Lip Butter?
Chaptick as it is just plain and simple so creates a perfect everyday look, especially for school.

Matte or Sparkle eyeshadows?
I like wearing matte eyeshadows for everyday wear but do like to add a sparkle eyeshadow when going out.
Gel, liquid, cream or pencil liner?
I've always used pencil but have seen a lot of blog posts recently for liquid ones and so I may have to try one!

Foundation or Concealer?
Foundation

Liquid or Powder foundation?
I find it really hard to get the right shade of liquid foundation so I do like the powder ones.

Neutral or statement eye?
Neutral, I'm not brave enough for statement but would love to try it sometime

Pressed or loose shadows?
Pressed, I find that loose ones are a bit too messy for me!

Waterproof or non-waterproof?
Non-Waterproof!

Brushes, sponges or fingers?
Brushes!

Powder, cream or liquid highlighters?
I prefer to use the liquid highlighters!

Let me know in the comments whether you'd make the same choices or not!

x~Jess~x

Top 5 Summer Nail Polish's

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So Summer is nearly over (boo) however we do still seem to be having a few sunny days and I am making the most of these! Here are my Top 5 nail Polish's that I've been loving this summer.

1.

This Barry M pink nail Polish is definitely my favourite, I love bright colours, especially pink and find that it does go well with a lot of outfits. I also love the Barry M brand so this is perfect for me.

2.

I picked up this at Next as I wanted to try something different. I did find it a bit trickier to apply but for going out it is great for adding to the 'party' look.

3.

This is another one by Barry M (can you spot a trend here) it is a slightly paler shade but perfect if you want a more simple look. 

4.

I have already done a blog post about this one but I had to list it on my Top 5 as I love the colour, it does dry very quickly and is a very reasonable price.

This is one of my older ones, I do find that it does last a long time and doesn't chip easily which is great. It's also a pale shade so is lovely to wear for a simple look. 

What colours have you been loving this month? 

x~Jess~x