FOTD.

Thought I'd show you guys my 'Face Of The Day'. I'm cheating a bit as it's from the other day, so it should be FOOTD (Face Of The Other Day) but whatever.

Here, I'm going for my everyday straightened hair and slightly burgundy shaded eyes.

 

Essence Soft Touch Mousse in No.1 Matt Sand

Light reflecting Concealer

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 001 Transparent

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Maybelline Jelly Glow Blush studio 001

NYC Individual eyes created for Brown Eyes

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Charm Offensive

W7 Brow Twister in Dark Brown

My Favourite Lilac Primark Neppy T

 

I'm trying to be really good with my hair and straighten it less as well as get myself used to washing it less, so if you have any tips please let me know! I'm naturally curly so not straightening my hair is making me look like a giant frizz ball.

 

Katie xx

Healthy Green Smoothie

Green smoothies are the in thing to be drinking right now! Especially for weight loss, detoxing or just getting in your 5 a day. Possibly the best way to get in plenty of goodness and nutrients in no time at all. This recipe took me at the most 15 minutes? But that was because I had to chop all my fruit and veg before hand and I'm terrible with knives. To save time I sometimes like to pre make my smoothies so that I can have one for breakfast and one for lunch or even refrigerate them in bottles for the next day. These kind of smoothies are good for you as you know exactly what they contain, there's no added crap and all the goodness gives you plenty of energy and helps keep your body full to stop you snacking throughout the day.

You will need;

• 2 Chunks of Cucumber
• 1 Mango
• 2 Hand fulls of spinach or kale, your choice.
• 1 Kiwi
• 1 Stick of celery

Please note, if you don't like any of these fruits or vegetables don't be afraid to swap for anything else. I'm not a fan of celery and I had this idea that in a smoothie you wouldn't taste it being with the other vegetables, but I was wrong it still had the strong taste at the end of the drink. However, there's nothing spotting you adding other veggies that you love. Carrot and Orange is gorgeous in drinks!

 

Make sure to chop all your fruit and vegetables carefully and appropriately for your blender or smoothie machine. Some require smaller amounts depending on the blades.

Chuck it all in!

As you can see here, I did some at a time to ensure that it was all blended thoroughly.

 

If you find that it takes a while for the mixture to blend, try adding small amounts of water or even coconut water for an extra health kick to help to mixture to blend a bit easier. This also helps to thin the smoothie out if it ends up really thick and lumpy.

 

 

It may look like a bottle filled with baby food or mushy peas but it is so delicious when it's done!

 

I really recommend giving green smoothies a try. If you're unsure, why not start with fruit you're more familiar with, maybe strawberry and banana. Or even add fruit with milk and ice cream into a blender to make a fruity milkshake. The ideas are endless!

When it comes to mixers, smoothie makers and blenders you don't need something expensive to create something simple like this. I picked mine up from Tesco for under £20 and I've used it a billion times. The blender (Breville Active Blend) comes with a bottle which you can take off and use straight away.

 

I hope you've enjoyed this post!

If you'd like to see more recipes let me know and comment if you give this a try!

 

Katie xxx

 

 

Dear Mum,

I did a post about how much I love my nana (and becoming a Dementia Friend) and thought I might keep it a tradition to do these posts about people in my life that I love. I know sometimes people find it hard to express emotions to the ones they love and let them know they're loved so what a better way to write it all done in a note for them to see themselves. And obviously you guys.

 

To begin with my mum is my best friend. There's no doubt about it. I can tell my mum anything that ever comes to my mind, whether it be about work, friends, weird dreams I have and sometimes they are too weird to mention to other people, girly situations, literally anything! We work so well together that we know when one another is feeling down we know exactly how to cheer each other up and just make sure you know that I'm here.

I am the youngest of the family as I have two older brothers who absolutely doted on me when I was a baby. So me and my mum have always been close, I am also quite a daddies girl but my mum is like my sister. Mum used to dress me up in pretty dresses with matching hats or headbands and dainty shoes.

 

 

 

Growing up my mum has always been one of those cool parents which never embarrassed me and always spoilt me rotten. We've always been quite a close knit family and adored each other and treasured our time together. On Sunday nights before school my mum would help me in the bath, wash my long curly hair and then we'd sit and watch Where The Heart Is whilst she brushes my hair before tucking me into bed ready for school the next day. Little things like these I will never forget, I still like my hair being brushed now but I'm such a fussy bugger.

 

 

 

When growing up my mum has always been there for me through everything; school performances, organising birthday parties, making fancy dress costumes, taking me out to try on prom dresses and the endless amount of shopping trips. There is no better person to shop with than my mum.

Mum is always there for me with a kiss and cuddle or even a shoulder to cry on when I'm not feeling myself, it really is a mother instinct when they know when their child is unhappy, it's like my mum is a mind reader. Apart from when she always forgets that I don't like certain foods.

 

 

It's definitely true that when you get older you appreciate your parents a lot more, but I've always had a great deal of appreciate for the ones who bring me up and keep me happy. Just recently when my mums been through a lot of horrible experiences and we've both been there together seeing my Nana deteriorate we've began to understand that you need to take everyday as it comes and appreciate what you have while you have it. I cherish every moment that I have with my family and hope they understand how much I love and appreciate them.

 

 

 

I'm starting to ramble now.

My mum has 100% shaped me into the person I am today and I couldn't thank her enough for all that she's done and continues to do, not just for me but my brothers, family, my nana, my nieces and everyone else.

 

 

Thank you for being there for me whenever I need you.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make to make everyone else happy.

Thank you for being my best friend.

Thank you for making me smile everyday.

Mostly thank you for being you.

 

Happy Mothers Day to my crazy, beautiful, wonderful, caring Mumma.

 

Hope all you mums, grandmothers and anyone else has a wonderful mothers day!

 

Katie xxx

Highstreet Make Up Tutorial

 

Hey! I did my first make up tutorial. It includes the majority of my everyday make up products.

I hope you enjoy this as I have a few more lined up now that I'm getting more confident with the camera. I just need to figure out what I'm doing with editing my videos, so if you have any recommendations on software or websites please link me!

 

 

If you have any requests or comments, maybe room for improvement let me know! all comments are welcome.

 

Essence Soft Touch Mousse Foundation

http://www.essence.eu/essenceworld/index.php
Also found in Wilkinson stores in the UK.

 

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Blush

http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Dream-Soft-Blush_1189611/

 

Primark Makeup Brush Set

 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder_1015573/

 

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Stain

http://www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor/Max-Factor-Lipstick/

 

Asda Collection Liquid Concealer

http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webstore/landing/home.shtml?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-snk3-_-asdacom-dsk-_-hp&#/product/14841671

 

W7 Brow Twister Brown

http://www.w7cosmetics.co.uk/product/brow-twister-brown/

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Katie xxx