Tuesday 31 December 2013

Resolutions Tag

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014! This year has flown bye but has definitely ended on a high. I saw Nikkie Tutorials do this tag and I thought I would give it a go.

Looking Back:

1. Name 3 things you did this year that you're proud of? I am proud that I went for help with my anxiety problem. I am proud that I started to do things for myself. I got a new kitten called Sheldon which I am so happy I decided to get as he is beautiful and so cuddly.

2. Name 1 thing you would have done differently? I wish I would have been brave enough to go out there and joined a college course or got a job.

3. What was your biggest highlight of the year? (Other than Thor 2) Probably shaving my head, now I do moan about how long its taking for it to grow back but it really has given me a fresh start. It the healthiest it has ever been and now that I've done all the crazy hair things I can just keep it the colour I want and in good condition.

4. What was your favourite beauty product of the year? My L'oreal true match liquid foundation, its by far my favourite I have tried out. Its not to heavy on the skin and covers the redness in my face. I will continue to use it into next year.

5. What was your least favourite beauty product of the year? I don't think I have one, most of the products I tried were ones I read about in reviews.

6. Who do you want to thank for being amazing this year? My auntie Jan for being incredible and brave with everything she has been through. I love her to pieces and I couldn't be without her in my life.

Resolutions:

1.What are the makeup/beauty resolutions you have for next year? I really want to keep up with clearing my skin. So I will be trying out lots of skin products oh and also drinking more water.

2. What are the fashion resolutions you have for next year? Maybe wearing less black (or more!)

3. What are your personal resolutions for next year? I want to get in better shape. I hate the word diet so hopefully I just want to tone up and start eating healthier.

4. Name 1 thing you want to check off your bucket list? I would love to go on a city break for a few days.

Till next time
xoxo

Sunday 29 December 2013

Homemade Mince Pies

Over the Christmas Holiday me and my mum decided to make mince pies for her to take into work for the baking competition. It was the first time we had ever made them and I think they turned out ok, they may not look professional but they tasted good and that's all that really matters! The pastry was a lot harder than we thought as you have to get it really thin and it kept getting stuck to the rolling pin. We also used a tree cutter to put on a few of them to make minced tarts which were also lovely.

What we did -

To make the pastry :
16oz self raising flour
8oz fat (4 of margarine, 4 of lard)
A little bit of egg and water
Mix all in a bowl
Roll out the pastry and use a glass to cut round circles for bottoms and lids.

A jar of mince meat (spoon a little into each pie)
Brush the top of the pies with egg before you put them in the oven.
Put in a preheated fan oven on 200 and just keep an eye on it until it looks golden.
Remember to leave them on a wire rack to cool down.


Hope you all had a great Christmas spending it with your loved ones.

Till next time
xoxo



Sunday 22 December 2013

Homemade Christmas Gifts

So over the last few weeks I have stayed at my aunties to help her clean up before Christmas. Whilst I was there I helped her decorate her tree and she helped me make some Christmas gifts. Even though they are super sweet they are also incredibly cheap to make. You can put anything you want in these little parcels and they are great for family and friends.

 Inside I put tea light candles and holders, some chocolate or haribo and a little beauty gift, I bought all of these from Wilkes and Avon. To wrap the gift I used some dark red netting material and snowflake cellophane which can be bought cheaply online. To tie it all together use some shiny ribbon and a cinnamon stick which smells divine. I love how they turned out and I'm so glad my auntie told me about these favors.


The tree



Till next time
xoxo


Monday 9 December 2013

Instagram Post

I got an Iphone 5c in white in August of this year and of course with the many apps I had to get Instagram. So over the festive period I will hopefully be taking more pictures.

If you want to follow me go to : www.instagram.com/heather_r237

Here are a few pictures I have taken so far. Excuse the many shameless selfies.

Makeup I did to go out shopping

Sunset on the Wirral

9 months of hair growth from shaven.

Avon window lights.

Our Christmas tree this year. I decided to decorate it red and gold, with roses and bows.

I'm planning on doing a few more posts before Christmas including a post on a little gift idea to make for friends or family.

Till next time
xoxo