Little Update!

Heya!

This is just a quick post to apologise for being so slack with my updates. I've been so busy and tired to actually post. I also haven't been in the right mindset.  However, now I'm back to the right mindset for blogging. I'm also going to be sticking to a schedule this summer. Thanks for reading and sticking around. I'll be back soon! 

Abbey Marie
xx

Get to Know me tag!

Heya!

Its been a while since I've done a tag post and they were both quite popular so I thought I would do another one for you lovely lot! Hope you enjoy!

1. What is your middle name?
Marie, as you already may have guessed.

2. What is your favourite subject at school?
I quite like Spanish, history and textiles

3.What is your favourite drink?
My favourite cold drink has to be either diet coke or a Starbucks frappucino. My favourite hot drink is a latte.

4. What is your favourite song at the moment?
I am currently loving Fleur East Sax

5. What is your favourite food?
Has to be pizza. Duh!?

6. What was the last thing you bought?
A handbag from House of Fraser. (It was a Therapy bag)

7. Favourite book of all time?
This is a tough one. Hmmm....... It is probably the one I'm reading at the moment, The life of Rylan. (expect 2 blog posts on this. You'll see why its 2 later!) Either that or Malory Towers.

8. Do you have any pets?
I have a cute little black cat called Tia. She's a cutie pie

9. Favourite holiday?
Without a doubt has to be my holiday to Ireland back in 2014. Was crazy!

10. Favourite perfume?
Union J - Amaze me (also a song they released on their debut album)

11. Are you married?
Nope. Single as pringle and ready mingle I am!

12. Have you ever been out the country?
Several times! But never out of Europe.

13. Do you speak any other language?
No but I'm currently learning Spanish

14. How many siblings do you have?
None. I'm an only child. There are both benefits and downsides to it.

15. Favourite shop?
I have a top 3. Superdrug, New Look and Body Shop.

16. Favourite restaurant?
My guilty pleasure is McDonalds.

17. When was the last time you cried?
I can't remember. Is that a good or a bad thing?

18. Favourite blog?
Has to be Megan Lisa (xmeganlisa.blogspot.ie)

19. Favourite movie?
Frozen, with a far lead.

20. Favourite TV show?
I'm a celebrity, Get me out of here! (UK show)

21. PC or Mac?
A PC. Maybe one day in the future I'll upgrade to a mac.

22. What phone do you have?
Recently upgraded to an iPhone 5S.

23.How tall are you?
62 inches or 5' 2".

24. Can you cook?
Yep. I can shove things in the oven at least.

Abbey Marie
xx

A day at Westfield...

Heya!

Firstly, I need to apologise for being so slack with my blog posts lately. I've been so busy with exams and school work recently that I haven't had time to write a blog post nor have I been in the right mindset! But anyway, lets get on to what this blog post is actually about!

Wayy back on the 18th June, just before my exams, I was supposed to go on a M.A.C makeup course with my mum. Unfortunately, it was cancelled late the day before. We were told we were going to be going to be contacted the next day to reschedule, but we weren't. (I still haven't heard anything and I'm not happy!) However, instead of going on this makeup course me and my mum decided to go to Westfield in Shepherds Bush.

At Westfield we had an experience like no other! We were in House of Fraser, at the Urban Decay Counter and this guy called Caleb, who works at the Urban Decay counter asked my mum if she needed any help. My mum asked if he could give a bit of information on the makeup that Urban Decay do. We were both then given the best information and insight into makeup (and specifically Urban Decay) ever!

I learnt so many things from Caleb. For example, instead of buying and using a concealer you can just double up your foundation and save yourself the money. Also, Urban Decay do a Naked Flushed palette which includes a bronzer, blusher and highlight, for just £23! Its such a good deal compared to buying them separately where they sell for around £20 each. Caleb also introduced me to the b6 spray. You spray this over your face after you've cleansed your face in the shower. Caleb told me that he had been using this for around 6 months and had really noticed a difference in his skin.

In the end I bought the b6 spray, the Naked Skin foundation, Naked flushed palette in native, the b6 spray, the famous setting spray and the new vice lipstick in weirdo. As well as all of that, Caleb gave me a freebie bag. In the freebie bag there was a load of goodies which I will take you through in a separate urban decay haul post soon! Me and my mum ended up spending a shocking £189! Eek! My mum was shocked she had spent so much and so was I! She isn't the type of person who would normally spend that much on anything, let alone makeup! She is totally amazing and I so grateful for everything she's done for me!

After House of Fraser (Caleb must have spent well over and hour with us and he paid so much attention to detail and he was so nice and we are so grateful for that!) we went to Snog frozen yoghurt which me and my mum are both in love with! I paid for this and it was amazing as always! We both had the chocolate flavour which, in my humble opinion, (lets hope its humble!) is by far the best! I always have it! Then, after our snog we went round the likes of Topshop and picked up a few items in the sale. My mum picked up a jumper on sale (which is very typical of her! Who says Wales need the EU when they've got my mother!) and I picked up pizza necklace on sale. (If you know me you know that I LOVE pizza! If you do know me and you don't know that then, who the hell are who!?)

Soon it was the end of our trip and decided to head home. When I got home me and my family all went out for pizza at a local pizza place. It was a great day I don't want to forget and I thought it would also be a great day to share with you lot on here.

Abbey Marie
xx

19 things I would tell my children

Hey!

So, another tumblr blog post! Hope you enjoy!

19 things I would tell my children

1. Wash your sheets every 2 weeks. I promise you'll sleep better.
2. If a boy breaks your hearts, its ok to cry.
3. If a girl breaks your heart, its ok to cry.
4. School is important, but there are many things you can't learn in the classroom. Go out, explore, learn them.
5.Find your passion and run with it.
6. No, you don't need to loose weight.
7. You are beautiful with makeup.
8. You are beautiful without makeup
9. Being a good person will never go out of style.
10. Buy yourself flowers if you feel sad.
11. Getting enough sleep id very important.
12. Drinking water has so many benefits.
13.Believe in  fairytales, believe in love and allow no one to steal your magic.
14. Reading is good for the soul.
15. I am not here to judge you, but I will always support what is best for you
16. I appreciate you.
17. I am proud of you
18. Even on your worst days you will never disappoint me.
19. I love you no matter what

Abbey Marie
xx

Summer wishes

Hey!

I'm writing this while sitting in my room while outside it is a damp and drizzly day. UGH! Its June already! How can the weather be so bad in June!?

Any way, as it is summer (supposedly) I thought I would take you through some of my favourite fashion items of the summer. Some I have owned for a while but some are currently on the market now!

These are from Topshop and are perfect for that distressed look and are really great for festivals! I am desperate to get my hands on these!!!

This is available at ASOS and is from skinny dip! Its a great little western bag and is a perfect bag if you don't want to have to carry to much with you this summer.

A pretty little pair from New Look. Great for a summer evening do. Does it remind anyone else of Perrie Edwards a bit?

A GEORGEOUS dress from Topshop. Perfect for a big summer event. A little pricey, but totally worth it!

An Urban Outfitters number. I love denim jackets and they make a relaxed look for me. A bit pricey though so might have to wait or the sales to kick in!

 

A top that Betsy Blue English introduced me to on her blog itsthurdaytho.com (I really recommend you check it out!) I love her sense of style and this top is beaut! I NEED to know where this is from so I can get it!

I have to say thanks to Betsy Blue and It's Thursday Tho for introducing me to a couple of items! I can't wait to go all out on a massive shopping splurge!

Abbey Marie

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Places I want to travel to...

Hi!

So, this is sort of a travel bucket list. I love to travel which I have probably mentioned before and I have written a couple of blog posts before about when I have gone places and what I have done. There are a lot of places in the world which  want to visit. Here I'm going to mention just a few.

- New York. Doesn't everybody want to to the city that never sleeps?
- Mexico. Sun, beaches and fajitas. Sounds fun!
- L.A. The lifestyle seems lush.
- Australia. A place on the other side of the world which I would love to explore and seems totally different and fun with a lot of fun!
- Greece. Seems like such a lush placed on Earth.
- Newcastle. I know, close to home but a place I really wanna visit! All Geordies seem so nice and fun! They also seem so friendly!
- Dubai. A beautiful place.
- Bora Bora. Looks like such a lush place with all its sand and water!
- Rome. A place with so much history! I'm lucky enough to be able to go to Venice this year which is a totally beautiful place!
-Brazil! A place which seems to have so many secrets!

Here are just a few places which I would love to visit someday! Thanks for reading and hope you've enjoyed it!

Abbey Marie
xx

 

30 things you would have (or will) learn/t the year you turn/ed 20....

1. Always have a water bottle in your car.
2. Carry an extra lighter (even if you don't smoke)
3. Get something new where you go to eat often, not just your usual.
4. Make a budget for yourself.
5. But don't forget to give yourself some play money and always round upon how much things cost so you have money left over.
6. If you're texting someone, but nervous to send it, just click the fucking send button. You typed that shit out for a reason.
7. Stay out late, but wake up early. You'll be glad you had all of your day.
8. If something makes you laugh until your sides hurt, write it down in the notes in your phone, you'll want to remember that later.
9. When you're talking to someone and you suddenly think of something to say, put up a finger and wait for them to finish talking. It'll help you remember what you wanted to say but you won't interrupt them.
10. Go to plenty of gigs. Especially outdoor ones. Get drunk with your friends, but not sloppy drunk. Just drunk enough to scream your favourite songs and dance without feeling embarrassed.
11. Even though the best present is someone's presence, its still always nice giving or receiving an actual gift.
12. Always keep a change of clothes in your car. Including a pair of shoes. You never know.
13. Keep at least £20 cash on you at all times.
14. Its okay be sad, but try not to forget what makes you happy
15. Coupons are always fantastic.
16. If you think something is cute, fucking wear it. Don't worry about what everyone else thinks. You'll look great!
17. Sex stores are fun, even if you just want a laugh.
18. Plan out your days off with your friends, that way you aren't stuck around asking the "I don't know, what do you wanna do".
19. Don't forget to remind your friends how much they mean to you.
20. If someone gives a compliment, smile and say thank you. They wouldn't say it if they didn't mean it.
21. Drink plenty of water. Not only does it keep you hydrated but clears your skin.
22. I know you might want to tan, but is it really worth being burnt and exposing yourself to all that skin cancer bullshit? No. use at least SPF 15. Its not that hard and you'll still tan. So stop being a brat.
23.You're allowed to be happy. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
24. Aim to be better, not bitter.
25. Some days are better than others.
26. You can never over pack. Pack what you want. You'll be glad you have options to chose from.
27. Take those extra hours at work. It'll be worth it when you see that paycheque.
28. Clean your fucking room and make your bed you slob. It'll look so much nicer and you'll feel better you did it.
29. If you have to make the first move, it's scary, but someone has to do it.
30. Take plenty of pics. Of the sunset, your friends, your food, your dog, selfies. Everything. That way, later when you scroll through your camera roll, you'll remember everything about that day, good and bad.

So, a slightly different post to usual today but I hope you liked it! Make sure you let me know what you like below or on twitter. Also, I hope you have taken something away from this that you will do in the future and feel free to let me know what that is! So, this is the end for now, hope you have enjoyed and bye!

Abbey Marie
xx