99 Questions

So I found this question tag on somebody else's blog, I love answering random Q's so I thought I'd steal it.

Take a read!

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Closed, I used to be a bit OCD about it and think I'd see a face within the darkness of the wardrobe if I left it open.... Yeah, my crazy imagination has never really subsided.

2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

Not the shampoo & conditioner because my fro needs a precise brand to keep it in check, but I do take the lotion/ shower gel.

3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Tucked out! I kick them up in the air and everything until i'm all twisted up in an imperfectly comfortable way.

4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

Why would anyone steal a street sign?! 

5:Do you like to use post-it notes?

Not really, I use any scrap of paper.

6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

I haven't reached that stage of life yet, but i'm sure it's coming.

7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

Violent! , I'd say bees because you wouldn't have time to really panic, you'd just die of an allergic reaction before you knew it, where as with a bear you would see it coming, every second would feel like an eternity while you wait for your inevitable death, or worse, you'd be maimed for life. Just being realistic. I would make the best Emo,

8:Do you have freckles?

A few on my nose.

9:Do you always smile for pictures?

A smile has a 50/50 chance of coming out nice. The trick is to be happy but not too happy, we don't want that top lip disappearing! lol To be honest, whatever I do usually resembles an awkward nerd look. Unless i'm home alone doing a selfie shoot, then I nail it.

10:What is your biggest pet peeve?

Unhygienic people, greasy, smelly hair really annoys me, it really isn't hard to wash your hair! even if you don't have time to dry it and have to walk out the house with wet hair, at least its clean.

11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Sometimes I do when i'm walking up my road towards my house, don't ask me why.

12:Have you ever peed in the woods?

I think most people have! I definitely have lol

13:What about pooped in the woods?

Hellllllllll no  

14:Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?

No, i'm too stiff for that. hahaha

15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?

Nope

16:How many people have you slept with this week?

Huh

17:What size is your bed?

standard double

18:What is your Song of the week?

Selena Gomez - Good for You

19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

Yeah! It looks amazing against olive skin tones & muscly arms <3.

20:Do you still watch cartoons?

I've gone back on the kids channels to reminisce but sadly all the cartoons I used to watch are dead and gone.

21:Whats your least favorite movie?

ALL HORROR MOVIES

22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

If I told you, I'd have to kill you.

23:What do you drink with dinner?

Water or Wine, depends if i'm feeling fancy.

24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Tomato sauce DUH!

25:What is your favorite food?

What isn't my favourite food?

26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Harry Potter, Twilight, SUperbad, 21 & 22 Jump Street, Memoirs of a Geisha, Pirates of the Caribbean, Blood Diamond.

27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?

My BF <3

28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

Nooooooo, too much social interaction for me.

29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

Who knows?! As a photographer, I can respect nude shoots, it isn't as black and white as everyone makes it out to be. So maybe I would.

30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

Aww probably when I was around 10/11 and my best friend Lottie lived in Spain, we used to write letters to each other! How cute.

31:Can you change the oil on a car?

Nope :/

32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

I don't drive yet..

33:Ever ran out of gas?

Too organised for that.

34:Favorite kind of sandwich?

I don't really eat sandwhiches :(

35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Beans on toast!

36:What is your usual bedtime?

Usually midnight

37:Are you lazy?

Kind of....

38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

I'm quietly theatrical, when I dress up, I dress UP! I want authentic everything, I will not settle for the norm. 

One year, I wanted to go as a death eater from Harry Potter so I made a dramatic cloak from scratch with my Nan (who was my hero!) and even combined multiple sheer materials so as I walked, the bottom would delicately float in the wind to make me look like I was hovering. People even commented on how cool it was, I was quietly very proud :')

39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?

A monkey I think

40:How many languages can you speak?

none, well a little bit of English. (oh the sarcasm)

41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Not anymore, the internet has taken over.

42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Huh

43:Are you stubborn?

Yes and No

44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman?

Ok, this is American isnt it?

45:Ever watch soap operas?

No.

46:Are you afraid of heights?

I've never listed it as a phobia but I think I am. 

47:Do you sing in the car?

No, i'd rather zone out and people watch

48:Do you sing in the shower?

Not really.

49:Do you dance in the car?

-_- no

50:Ever used a gun?

Yes. A water gun

51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

I take professional photos of myself about once every 6 months or something, Love it!

52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?

Some are, some aren't

53:Is Christmas stressful?

Not for me, not yet. I love Christmas!

54:Ever eat a pierogi?

A what? A Pigeon?

55:Favorite type of fruit pie?

Apple

56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

A pop star, a Hogwarts student, vampire, oh and a witch.

57:Do you believe in ghosts?

110% Yes!

58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

Yea

59:Take a vitamin daily?

Not really

60:Wear slippers?

Sometimes

61:Wear a bath robe?

When I work from home, I class a dressing gown as work wear.

62:What do you wear to bed?

A T shirt 

63:First concert?

I've never been to a concert, how weird is that? I've never really wanted to until now.

64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

HMMM

65:Nike or Adidas?

Both?

66:Cheetos Or Fritos?

MER

67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

peanuts

68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

no

69:Ever take dance lessons?

Yeh! Until I was 10

70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

I've always just said a businessman (love a man in a suit), I want sophistication. Somebody who's in control and supportive.

71:Can you curl your tongue?

I suppose.

72:Ever won a spelling bee?

We didn't have spelling bees. I was a pretty good speller though, but not anymore. RIP my inner clever child.

73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

Yeh! Usually from rescue stories I see on facebook, or at really good movies.

74:Own any record albums?

No

75:Own a record player?

I actually used to!

76:Regularly burn incense?

Every day

77:Ever been in love?

I love very easily but I don't admit it

78:Who would you like to see in concert?

Lana Del Rey, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj maybe & Chris Brown. But I also wanna see movie composers like Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman &  Alexandre Desplat,

79:What was the last concert you saw?

Never been to one

80:Hot tea or cold tea?

Hot tea

81:Tea or coffee?

Both

82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?

What

83:Can you swim well?

Not to boast or anything, but I am actually a mermaid.

84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Ofcourse

85:Are you patient?

Not at all

86:DJ or band, at a wedding?

DJ

87:Ever won a contest?

Yeh! I was a regular first prize colouring competition winner at primary school, had major skills.

88:Ever have plastic surgery?

Nope

89:Which are better black or green olives?

Green

90:Can you knit or crochet?

I used to be able to knit

91:Best room for a fireplace?

Lounge

92:Do you want to get married?

Definitely!

93:If married, how long have you been married?

Not Applicable :')

94:Who was your HS crush?

Even now, I would never admit who I fancied at school. I usually fancied the boys every other girl fancied. Very Cliche.

95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

Sometimes I have to lock myself away and break down if I know I have no reason to be as annoyed as I am but I still can't put a handle on my emotions. lol

96:Do you have kids?

No

97:Do you want kids?

Definitely

98:Whats your favorite color?

I love all pastel colours

99:Do you miss anyone right now?

I'll always miss my Nan :(

Neal's Yard Remedies: Review

A couple of months ago, I got given a few products & testers to review from Neal's Yard representative, Jodie. I had never heard of them before, which is strange because they're a well known and established brand. After a quick research, I discovered that they're an affordable and ethical brand who are very aware of the nasty chemicals in most products we use, they pride themselves on using organic and eco-friendly ingredients to create the best and most natural skincare range. They also do not test on animals which is probably the best thing about the company.

http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/about-us-pages/beliefs/ethics.html

As I have oily skin - normal skin, my review might not be beneficial to those with different skin types.

The Oily & Combination Skincare Kit:

£15.00

- Cleanser & Toner: The cleanser is the kind of cleanser you use after you wet your face, rather than a cream based cleanser you use with cotton wool. I usually prefer cleansers which don't require water but this was handy for when I was in the shower, the texture's smooth and soapy, so it's not an exfoliater but it's an effective cleanser. I found it strange to use a toner after cleansing my face with water because it already felt squeaky clean, but the toner did feel soothing and didn't dry out my skin too much. 

Pros: You can really tell the difference between organic and non-organic products. These didn't dry out my skin like off the shelf brands & smelt very natural and refreshing.

Cons: I didn't really feel the need to use a toner after cleansing my face and washing it off thoroughly with water. I would prefer a cream based cleanser and then use a toner after that.

- Moisturiser: The moisturiser has quite an odd texture, once again, I think it's because it's not clogged up with chemicals and un-natural ingredients. It's an extremely light texture, very watery and when rubbing it in, it feels slimy. But once it's rubbed into your face, it evaporates completely. No oily residue, no shine which suits me because I already have oily skin!

The smell is quite strong and kind of unusual, it isn't unpleasant, it's quite soothing actually because it smells like a variety of herbs and plants straight from nature. 

Pros: Fast drying & because it's so watery, you only need to use a tiny bit each time.

Cons: I sometimes felt my face needed a heavier moisturiser if my skin felt dryer than usual

- Face Mask: The face mask has to be one of my favourite products from this review. It's supposed to unclog pores, give a deep cleanse and minimise blemishes. I don't know if it did all that, but i found it to be so refreshing, It made my skin feel extremely soft and extra clean. 

My skin has always been sensitive, as a teen I suffered from acne & often got a nasty reaction from any product out of my daily routine (I used simple cleanser & oil free moisturiser). So for years I have stayed away from those 99p face masks which look fun, but I know are full of reaction inducing ingredients. So i'm so pleased to have found this natural & organic face mask which doesn't make my skin come up in a thousand little spots.

Pros: It's a thick clay like texture which makes my skin feel baby soft without drying it out.

Cons: It's messy to apply and take off & it can itch a bit as it's drying.

Testers:

-Wild Rose Beauty Balm (£38 - 50g) : This product interested me because I wasn't certain on what it was for or how it would work better for me. It's a thick & smooth honey like texture, which is oily rather than sticky. They say it can be used as a 'rich cleanser, gentle exfoliant or deeply nourishing balm – to quench areas of dry or dehydrated skin.' So the directions suggested to massage it onto your face and then wipe it off with a damp cloth as an exfoliator or leave it on for a nourishing treatment. Rubbing it on then off felt like a waste of product, although it did make my skin feel soft. But I decided to leave it on over night for that nourishing treatment which resulted in me having a bit of a reaction (small under the skin spots). So as an exfoliator it's brilliant! But it's way too heavy for my skin to use as a moistuiser, it may work wonders on dry skin though!

Pros: It's a soft and effective exfoliator which nourishes skin at the same time, you may not even need to use a moisturiser afterwards.

Cons: Leaving it on my skin as a moistuiser left my skin feeling clogged, it also has an oily texture which you will notice in the sunlight or underneath make-up.

Beauty Balm

Frankincense Intense Cream- This was my favourite product out of them all! I'm a sucker for anti-aging products, especially if they have names like Frankincense! I mean what is that?, I thought it only existed in the story of Christmas? It must be magical. I used this product as a moisturiser & primer before putting on my make up for the day. Now I have an active imagination, it's true, but I could literally feel it tightening my skin (in a good way) & erasing fine lines. Unfortunately, as I only had a sachet, I couldn't use it for long enough to really monitor the effects & results.
Pros: It felt light & rejuvenating.
Cons: It's a whopping £55 for 50g, but it is very highly praised so in my opinion, worth it if you can afford it.

Mini Reviews:
Purifying Palmarosa Mattifier (£31/30ml): I used this product as a primer under my make-up instead of using a moisturiser & it really did help keep my face oil free.

Purifying Palmarosa Facial Polish (£16/100g): This product acts as a scrub & cleanser, I generally prefer buying scrubs rather than normal cleansers because I feel like they benefit my skin a little more. This one gently exfoliated my skin & didn't make my face red or blotchy (which sometimes happens with scrubs.)

Coconut oil :I've always been a fan of coconut oil. I use it for all sorts: Hair mask, eyelash serum & moisturiser. It's so important to pick up a virgin oil, which means it's 100% natural with no added chemicals, just pure coconut oil. You could eat it if you wanted to. Neal's Yard sell an organic virgin coconut oil for £9 / 300g.

Lip Gloss(Bayberry £9.50): I'm not usually a lip gloss fan because they're sticky, not very pigmented and have no real purpose but my Bayberry lip gloss is basically a lip balm! It's so nourishing and slightly pigmented with a little bit of glitter thrown in there. I wear it over lip liner for a subtle rosey look which at the same time cures my dry lips.

- If you're interested in purchasing any of these products, visit Jodie's NYR website:

uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/jodiemckinnon

She also runs a beauty salon in Hawkwell, Essex which offers treatments using the natural and organic products of Neal's Yard Remedies

www.facebook.com/royaljbeauty