2014 - Memory Favourites

As i haven't really gotten enough over-all favourites of the year that i haven't already mentions a billion times on this blog, i thought that i would switch things up a bit and do my favourite memories of the year, rather than my favourite products or 'things' as the memories mean so much more to me.

First up, on the 19th of March of this year, i went to Birmingham's HMV Institute to go and see my favourite band perform. It was a really special evening as i took my mum to see them too as she is a fan also. We had a really amazing view from the balcony with our snazzy reserved seats and it was definitely one of the best days of the year. I even managed to meet them after the show too!!

Next up i travelled down to Bristol on the 24th of May to attend the Dot to Dot festival. We only went for one of the days and we saw Young Kato, Rayleigh Richie and Indiana before seeing The Midnight Beast again. It was such a good and intimate show and it was one of my favourites. 

We also met them outside too and there was no barriers so we could just chat to the boys, they were so friendly and ill never forget this day!!

Next up i raised lots of money for Cancer Research by doing the Race For Life with my best friend! We walked it as running miles just isn't our fortè unfortunately. It was such an amazing experience though and i would definitely do it again in memory of my Nan and Granddad<3

On the 18th of July i travelled down to Bath to attend The Midnight Beast's DRTY WKND Tour! This was probably my favourite show of theirs to date! There was no barrier from us and the stage so we really had the best time! I got to meet the boys again and one of them recognised me and knew my name, I'm a lucky bunny!

I also met Sally (Stefan's mum) and she was the sweetest lady! So lovely to meet her. I also met Ashley from the DHC trio who supported the boys on tour!

Next up was Summer in The City in London's Alexandra Palace in the middle of August this year! Or Ally Pally as everyone seemed to call it haha!

This was such an amazing experience as i am such a huge fan of Youtube and its culture/community! This was my second time attending this event and i met my favourite two boys, Dan and Phil again! The stage show was so so amazing and i loved everything about the event!!

I would definitely attend again like a shot if i was able to!

Next up, me and Chloe went to see the Lady herself, Lady Gaga on the 15th of October! This was my second time seeing her and the whole production of the artRAVE was so good! It was a really long show and we were super close and could see her for pretty much all of the show! Which is a pretty good achievement as a standing ticket holder in an arena!

I would definitely see her again on her next tour, she never fails to put on a show.

Lastly, but definitely not least, is the time i went to The Clothes Show LIVE on the 6th of December! I met the first Youtuber i ever watched many years ago and he put me in one of his vlogs for being his 1,000th subscriber! Alfie, you're the best.

I also met one of my favourite beauty guru's on YouTube, Fleurdeforce! I also met her husband Mike who was as lovely as i thought he would be! The fashion shows were also amazing and this was my second year attending this event but i would definitely go time and time again if i had the opportunity to!

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I really hope you enjoyed this different take on a 2014 favourites post!

I really want to say a special thank you to my Dad for taking me to all of these places and i really, most definitely couldn't have done any of it without him! These events have all been the favourite things that have happened in my life and he is one of the people who have helped me achieve it! A huge thank you to my Mum aswell who has accompanied me to a lot of these events when i have no one else to go with! Love you to very much :D

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Have you been to any of these events?

What was your favourite memories of this year?

Cheerio!

L A U R A  J E S S I C A

<3

The Party/Festive Nail look 2014

Hello!

Tis the season for the glittery and festive varnishes to be dug out and slapped on top of another.

I am a total lover of glittery varnishes and this probably contributes to the reason why i love Winter so much.

So i though i'd share with you my staple party/christmas look for this season, and i really love it.

For the Base Coat we have Orly's Bonder (Rubberised Basecoat). I always use this as a base to my varnishes, especially if they're the darker colours as these are always prone to staining. The rubberised formula really helps lock away my nail from the varnish itself to really protect my nails from yellowing and staining.

Next i follow up with the Main Colour which is Nails inc's Redcliffe Road, unfortunately i got this colour in a set of minis from Nails inc and i think this may be discontinued, but i will link a similar shade.

I then followed up with the glitter which was Mavala's Pure Diamond, which is an amazingly thick glitter polish, it isn't streaky or sticky and it also applies really smoothly and dries really quickly.

For the topcoat i chose Ciate's Speedcoat because i have found that this really keeps the varnish that i am wearing on for much longer than any of the other top coats i have previously tried. It is really thick but it dries really quickly and also has a really thick glossy finish.

I really love the ring finger being slightly different from the others, especially with a similar colour or glitter.

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I really hope you enjoyed reading this post and that you have gotten a little bit of inspiration for what your go to varnish is going to be like!!

What is your favourite colour for this season?

Do you always crack out the glitters or is it just a Festive thing?

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Cheerio!

L A U R A  J E S S I C A

<3

4 Red Nail Polishes // 2,000 Views!!

It's that time of year when everyone is cracking out the red nail polishes, it is probably my staple colour for the festive season and I'm sure it is for most of you too! (with some added glitter too of course)

I was recently sorting out my nail varnishes all into colours and shade when i came across 4 red's that literally all looked the same, but were different brands. So as it is the festive period, i thought that i would do a one week review of these babies for you.

During the week i went to college for a couple of days and i also was baking and really making sure i wasn't just sat around so that i really tested the varnishes out.

These were the Varnishes that i found and i think they are all pretty much identical, especially when on the nails.

From Left to Right - Ciate, Nails inc, Rimmel and Mavala

Last Monday they had just been painted and after two coats were all looking pretty good and near identical!

Tuesday - Still holding up well and no chips!

Wednesday - The nail with Ciate on was the first to take a big chip

Thursday - Slight chip arrived on the Nails inc nail

Friday - My middle nail broke so i had to cut it off :( but it still kept the small chip that it always had

Saturday - The Ciate one had even more damage and was still very thin even after two coats

 Today/Sunday - As you can see Ciate really didn't fair up very good at the end of it, Nails inc following, Mavala in second and Rimmel at the top! 

It just shows, you don't necessarily have to pay a lot of money to get good quality!

Thankyou for reading and i hope you enjoyed!

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BIG NEWS!! - I have finally reached 2,000 views!! 

Thankyou to everyone who reads my blog, whether its regularly or this is your first read!

I hope there's more to come!

Cheerio!

L A U R A  J E S S I C A


<3

Something Super Yummy For The Holidays!

Hello!

Recently i have been snooping around the web to find the best chocolatey treat around for the holidays!

And... I found one! Its a really yummy 'Brookie' recipe that i found on Lily Pebbles' blog! If you aren't sure what a Brookie is then head over to her post, which will be linked at the end of this one, and she explains it all!

This recipe is dairy-free and is very naughty but extremely easy and yummy!

Sorry about the quality of the photos, it was using my iPhone rather than my camera!

Im not going to lie, I've honestly probably eaten about 4 already in the space of an hour? They're bigger than my palm.... oh well, its a Sunday??

Lily's Post + Recipe - here

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I hope you enjoyed this mini post this week, next week will be the review of my 4 identical (different brands!) red nail varnishes, ill be wearing them all week without a top coat to really test their durability!

What are you doing in the run up to Christmas?

Will you be making some of these?

Have a wee discussion in the comments below if you like!

Cheerio

L A U R A  J E S S I C A

<3

Clothes Show LIVE 2014

Yesterday i went to the Clothes Show LIVE in Birmingham! 

It was honestly probably one of the best days I've ever had and this post is going to show what i got up to!

Im going to post lots of photos rather than lots of text! Personally that is my favourite type of blog post, rather than having to read so much text!

Enjoy x

I told Alfie that i was his 1,000th Subscriber from back in the day! He took out his vlogging camera and vlogged me (i was so embarrassed) 

The vlog will be on this channel this evening : Here

Me and Fleur and her husband Mike! Love these two!

Its only the one and only Hilary Alexander! Starstruck!

Here are some of the highlights from the young and growing Designers on the designer catwalk!

Here are some of the goodie bags that i came away with! My personal favourites are the Rimmel and Ciatè ones!

Last but definitely not least - we saw the lovely Peter Andre! (heart eye emoji)

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I'd love to give a special thank you to my Dad for driving me there and back! and also to my Mum for coming with me and allowing me to have the literal best day :) Thanks a lot guys (if you're reading this)

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Hope you enjoyed this post!

Did you go to the Clothes Show this year?

If not will you be going next year?

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Cheerio!

L A U R A  J E S S I C A

<3


Fleur's Channel - Here

Alfie's Channel - Here