Now then!

I apologise for the slight blog silence, August has been an incredibly busy month for me and it's about to get busier! I'm still working out and still getting to the gym, don't fear!

But tonight I thought I'd tell you about what I've got coming up in the next couple of weeks! plus I thought you might like to get to know a bit more about me.

So what is coming up soon? my 21st Birthday!

 I'm spending the follow up of my birthday with some of my best friends and family and then on my actual birthday, I'm doing something a little different! I'll be going to Leeds Festival! I'll be going with Lucy, Louise, Ross and Ryan, plus my friends from Teesside Josh, Matty and Lee will be joining us too! I'm really looking forward to seeing some of the acts, both music and comedy!

I'm looking forward to seeing the likes of The Libertines, Mumford and Sons, Bastille, Jamie T, Don Broco, Metallica, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Azealia Banks, Lethal Bizzle and a few more! - on the Alternative Stage I'm really looking forward to seeing Chris Ramsey, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Seann Walsh!

I'll be doing a blog post on that after all that when I get back and clean on the 31st! I'm so excited, if you're going, let me know!

Now, I thought I'd do a little "favourites" quiz about me - so you can get to know me a little more!

1. Place - I'm in love with New York City, I've only been once but I'd love to go again!
2. Person -I have favourite people, my family and best friends
3. Smell - I love the smell of Sweetheart perfume by Ghost.
4. Book - I don't have a favourite, but I do like autobiographies the best!
5. Movie - Classic, Dirty Dancing!
6. Music artist - This changes on a regular basis, but I don't know at the moment!
7. Genre of music - I definitely love a bit of cheesy pop!
8. Genre of literature - Is comedy one? I like comedy.
9. Magazine - Heat Magazine is usually an alright read.
10. Texture - Probably weird but my dogs fur, he's so soft haha!
11. Time of day - Depends if I have a day off work or not, but usually evening.
12. Day of the week - Friday definitely haha!
13. Tumblr - I've not used Tumblr since I was like 16 so I have no idea haha.
14. Thing to do when bored - exercise or blog, or socialise haha
15. Celebrity - Jennifer Aniston is fab, if I look that good at that age I'll be happy!
16. Class in school - I used to enjoy Art
17. Website other than Tumblr - Facebook/Twitter/Youtube, the standard!
18. Drink - I really like water... I know that's plain, if not then a pina colada is fab haha!
19. Precious stone - Diamonds are nice I guess haha
20. Animal - I love most animals, especially dogs haha
21. Flower - I love roses, but they don't last long :(
22. Time in history - hmm, I don't really have a favourite on this one.
23. Font - I have two fonts called "Always in my heart" and "Always Forever", I love them!
24. Video game - I like the Sims ha, but I do actually like GTA as well.
25. TV show - Friends, always friends.
26. Play - Beer Pong?
27. Sound - Music is always good
28. Fruit - Strawberries
29. Vegetable - Kale
30. Store/shop - I love New Look.
31. Article of clothing you own - Jeggings, so comfy!
32. Fashion/style - Fashionable but comfy.
33. Pattern - Denim
34. Workout - Cardio, Swimming or classes.
35. Quote - "Nothing that is worthwhile is easy, Remember that" - Nicholas Sparks
36. Historical figure - erm, Ghandi I guess.
37. Potato chip flavor - Salt and Vinegar or Prawn Cocktail
38. Meal of the day - depends on what I'm eating.
39. Ice cream flavor - Cookie Dough or Lemon and Elderflower Sorbet or strawberry!
40. Soda - erm, cherryade is nice.
41. Popcorn flavor - Sweet and Salty mixture.
42. Season - Summer and Autumn.
43. Month of the year - August or December
    
44. Word - quirky
45. Disney princess - Ariel
46. Joke - Too many hahahaha
47. Letter - H
48. YouTube channel - Zoella's is fab!
49. Eye color - I like brown or blue eyes!
50. Memory - holiday's in Florida
51. Dessert - Ice cream
52. Candy - Maoam Pinballs
53. Restaurant - Nando's (yes I know).
54. Language - English
55. Thing to learn about - Blogging!
56. Thing about yourself - I like my eyes...

Right then, well that's me! I'm hosting a bloggers chat on Twitter tonight with #AskABlogger tonight - hope to see you there!

I'll post again once I get back from Leeds Fest!

Until then,

Evening all,

This past week has been incredibly busy, especially today, I can sympathise for most wives/girlfriends today, as football season has officially begun! to be honest, I love it, however I can sympathise for the potential absence of your partners attention, power through ladies, it's going to be a good few months ;) 

So what have I been up to this past week? - Well! A few days ago, I took to Meadowhall with one of my best friends Sadie, as we were enrolled in a "foundation and contouring masterclass" with Smashbox Cosmetics in Boots! - It was fab, I learnt so much about the best ways to apply make up and the right shades for you; This is so important to me, because I'm trying to lose weight and it's very much to me, a transformation into a better person both physically and mentally, I want to feel I look good on the outside, when I'm not at the gym, but then again, who doesn't?

So here's my "Meadowhall Haul" if you like!
 

A new shop in Meadowhall has just opened called "Bubbleology" and it dishes out Bubbletea, when I heard about it on twitter, I had to sample it! This one is the mango and passionfruit one, and it is so so so nice! For those of you that aren't aware what bubbletea is, here's a little snippet off Bubbleology's website to explain:


"Bubbleology is a tea based beverage with fruit flavour infusions, with all natural Tapioca pearls which are consumed along with the beverage!"

They're 100% vegetarian (I'm not vegetarian but it's always nice for those that are to have more options!) Has no artificial colours and it's suitable for those with milk and nut allergies, plus those that are lactose intolerant, and it tasted great, which is an overall winner for me! I can't wait to try a different flavour next time I'm there!

I had to go to meadowhall straight from work, so I also had to grab some tea there as well, I opted for a YO! Sushi takeaway pack with my favourite salmon based sushi in it, which was light and kept me going :)

It was buy one get one free, but typically, this was the last one on the shelf that I liked... damn! But in spite of that, it was still nice!

Anyway, onto the smashbox tutorial, there was me, Sadie and two other girls there, as well as Steph and Jemma from Smashbox taking us all through the perfect foundation and contouring process! We're talking primers, foundations, concealers, powders, blushers and contouring kits... I wanted it all.

I walked away with the Smashbox powder contouring kit, which I ADORE, plus the studio skin foundation in shade 1.1 because I'm ridiculously pale haha, but take a look at the results!
 

I was so incredibly happy, a massive shoutout to Steph and Jemma for their time and their fab service, I look forward to the next one!

Ladies, if you're looking for a new foundation, or infact any makeup, please please please head to your nearest smashbox counter, you won't regret it!

So what else have I been up to recently? Oh yeah, I had my hair coloured, I'm now a fully fledged blonde! no more darkish roots (Thank God!)

 What do you guys think? If you look at the photo of me above, I would say it's quite the difference! So far I like it haha!

It's another big part of my transformation, I'm happier with myself and building up that all important self confidence, remember all, happiness is the key, I know it's easier said than done, but try and turn any negatives into positives and keep smiling!

Finally, not slipping away on why I started this blog ha! I am still going to the gym as much as possible, I'm getting stronger and day by day I'm getting fitter, I can now lift 130kg on the leg press, which I am so so so proud of myself for, as when I started I could barely do 30kg! I'm doing my next lot of measurements in september and I hope to see some more improvements for you guys, but I'm carrying on with the cardio and I'm hoping to get to some more classes soon!

I'll post again soon, but I have a busy month ahead of me!

Until next time!

Hayley

xo