Liebster Award

My lovely blogging friend Rachel (over at Trying for Sighs – pop and say hello!) nominated me for a Liebster Award! When I started this blog almost two months ago, I did not think I’d have any interest, so to be nominated is just wonderful. So thank you so much Rachel, you lovely, lovely lady!

There are basic rules of the award:

- When you receive the award, thank the person that gave it to you and post a link to their blog in your post.

- Post 11 random facts about yourself.

- Answer the 11 questions set for you.

- Choose eleven blogs that inspire you with under 200 followers and link their pages to your post. Create eleven questions for them.

- Go to your nominees pages and let them know you have nominated them.

 

So without further adieu…

11 Random Facts About Me

- I only really hate two things – needles and rollercoasters.

- I am obsessed with dogs and T-Rex's.

- If I am on my own in the house I’ll watch the Disney Channel.

- I hate peanut butter, I can’t sit near anyone eating it.

- I am incredibly messy.

- I hate tea and coffee.

- I grew up listening to the Les Mis soundtrack and it’s my favourite musical.

- I really want to go on the Disney cruise, however boyfriend does not.

- I'd love a house with a library.

- I own over 50 nail varnishes.

- I hate my nails to be bare, they always have to be painted.

 

Rachel Asked…

Where would your dream holiday be?

Apart from the obvious (Chile = family), anywhere in Italy would be wonderful.

What appliance could you not live without?

Whatever appliances that play music. I can’t do without my music.

What is your favourite time of day?

Afternoon – that nice time between lunch and dinner.

If you could learn to speak another language what would it be?

Italian, I can say one word so that’s a start!

What was the first film you saw at the cinema?

I’m not sure but the first film I can remember seeing was the Spice Girls Movie.

What was the last book you read?

Sophie Kinsella – I’ve Got Your Number

Which dessert is your favourite?

Eton Mess. I could eat it for pudding forever.

Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

Jennifer Lawrence – isn’t she just wonderful! We look nothing alike but hey, we can work on that…

What's your favourite children's story?

Being a primary school teacher I have a few. The Gruffalo and Matilda are the best for me.

What three essentials would you want with you if you were stranded on a desert island?

A book, phone/iPod (with charger!), snacks.

What is on your bedside table?

On the top is my phone, a drink, speakers, a mirror and some random hair grips. Then my laptop usually lives underneath.

My Nominees

1. Mel @ Mel's Corner

2. Fransesca @ The Happy One

3. Teresa @ A Little Bit of Sunshine

4. Sarah @ Given Me Wings

5. Beca @ Those Moments of Serendipity

6. Lisa @ Chronically Content

7. Shel @ Chatter From a Single Mom

8. Alice @ Little Daydreamer

9. Hannah @ Ready or Not

10. Cheriese @ She May Be the Song That Summer Sings

11. Lisa @ Sorority Life to Army Wife

Nominees, I’d Like To Know…

What would be your ideal holiday?

What job did you want when you were young?

Which 4 celebrities would you like at a dinner party?

What is your least favourite food?

What is the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?

What was your first music gig?

What album(s)/band(s)/artist(s) are you loving right now?

Describe yourself in five words.

One Direction – thoughts??

Who is your influence?

If you could be an animal, what would you be?

That’s all! Now, where's my crown? 

Glossybox June 2013

June’s Glossybox has arrived and I couldn’t be more excited to see what they have included in their Summer Looks box! I mainly wear make up in the summer or when going out so Glossybox is perfect for me as the products can last quite a while.

The first thing I noticed in the box was the Figs & Rouge Coco Rose Lip Balm (available here). I am attracted to anything pink and pretty so I love this, and the size is perfect to throw into my bag. The product smells slightly of roses, however I would have liked it a little stronger, and it’s slightly glittery which I’m not feeling for day time lips. But it makes my lips nice and soft so lip balm, you can stay.

Next is the Organic Surge Colour Protect Conditioner (available here). I haven’t tried this out yet but it smells utterly wonderful and I’m really excited to try it! I have ombre hair so I’m hoping that this will keep it healthy.

I’ve never really tried any MeMeMe products but this MeMeMe Long Lasting Nail Gloss in Amorous (available here) is beautiful. I’m a huge fan of red nail varnish, it’s my go to colour when I’m indecisive so this excited me! The super wide brush is great to put the coats on easily and it just looks lovely after two coats.

I’m hoping Helen E Eye Pencil with Smudger (available here) becomes a staple in my make up bag. I’m still looking for a good eye liner and smudger combo. It goes on really smoothly feels nice and has great staying power.

Finally is the Monu Professional Skincare Hydrating Moisturiser SPF 15 (available here). The product is thick and so far it’s made my skin nice and soft so far. I usually use tinted moisturiser for the daytime so it’ll be interested to see how this turns out after a while.

Have you enjoyed your Glossybox this month? What are your favourite products?

Sunday Social

Hi there. If you’ve joined from Sunday Social, a big welcome to you. Thank you for stopping by, why not stay a while? I hope you’re all having a lovely Sunday, the weather in the UK has certainly been delightful; I even wore a skirt without tights or leggings! I’m sure I’ve not done that since school. Although the years of covering my legs up means I have really white legs and really brown feet. It’s a cracking look guys, I’m surprised ol’ Victoria Beckham hasn’t been rocking it. Also, before we crack on, today is BON JOVI DAY! Oh wow, I am so excited! I bought this ticket for my mums Christmas present and it’s finally here. So as you read this, the likelihood is that I’ll be screaming along to Always or Living On a Prayer.

Look how the sun makes things pretty!

1.  How did you come up with your blog name?

My middle name is Margarita, and I ramble a lot. I wish this was more interesting!

2. What is your favorite thing about blogging?

Just to be able to come home and get all my thoughts out by lounging on the sofa and typing. It’s really relaxing. Also, all the new friends I’ve met.

3. What is one thing you have discovered because of blogging and now can't live without?

This is quite tricky! I’ve discovered loads through blogging; Real Techniques brushes, Wake Me Up Rimmel foundation, and Glossybox to name but a few.

4. Facebook or Twitter? and why?

Facebook. As I’ve said before, I can’t seem to get on with twitter.

5. If one celeb read your blog who would you want it to be?

Oooooo, good question! Mollie King from The Saturdays? I think she’s just so lovely and I admire everything about her!

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6. What is something you want people to know about your blog?

That I put so much into this blog. I really don’t mind how many followers and readers I get, what matters to me is that I can write and people might actually want to know. So thank you if you do take the time out of your day to visit little ol’ me, it means a lot!

 

Until next Sunday lovelies.

Comedy [Friday Five]

Hi there! If you've hopped on over from the Five on Friday link up then welcome! It's lovely to see you, wont you stay a while?

 Last night I had a very impromptu night with involved a press film screening (I can’t say anything about it for now, but it is definitely my film of 2013 so far!), a comedy night and late-night burritos. During the random comedy night we stumbled upon, I decided to do todays Friday Five on my favourite comedians. I discovered most of these comedians at a monthly comedy night my friends put on in Balham (it’s called Rise of the Idiots by the way, and it’s on the first Sunday of every month).

1. Joel Dommett

I’ve seen him a ridiculous amount of times and even though he repeats jokes now and again, it just doesn’t get old. More information here.

Favourite moment: Crashing into a car door and falling into the drivers lap.

2. James Acaster

James Acaster just makes me laugh. You know when a comedian just has that hilarious demeanour? That’s him. Even with just one look, you will be in tears (of laughter, I hope, or else I’ve built him up way too much). More information here.

Favourite moment: Hardest job ever.

3. Eric Lampaert

The grin guy from the Up Your Viva adverts. Yes, you recognise him now! More information here.

Favourite moment: French Spiderman.

4. Rob Deering (not so lesser known)

Ahhh Rob Deering, what a hilarious man. He does lots of jokes with music and things. And he’s reet funny with it. More information here.

Favourite moment: I Feel Wonderful Tonight

5. Sara Pascoe

I originally saw Sara on a Channel 4 show called Campus. Then I saw her stand up and just loved her. More information here.

Favourite moment: Take That

And a little bonus – Greg Davies

Also know as the Head of Sixth Form from the Inbetweeners. His material comes from both his parents and his teaching years. Cue the most hilarious comedy gig I’ve ever been to. More information here.

Favourite moment: Everything he’s ever said.

Go forth and laugh!

May Favourites

So here we are, it’s June. I mean, woah now 2013, don’t go too fast please! And the end of the month means it’s time for my May favourites. Just a small one for my first favourites post. I have four items that I have been loving over the past month! I just can’t get enough of them and I’m going to share them with you.

The first is the MUA Artiste Collection (available here for £6); I’ve never been a huge make up wearer, saving it for nights out or sunglasses days, so a multi-tasking pallet is a huge step for me! I’d originally been looking for a matte bronzer on a budget and came across this little beauty. I haven’t used all the shadows but I find Mocca (second from left) and Chocolate (second from the right) perfect for a daytime look. I have two issues though. One is that the bronzer/highligher/blushers are rather small so when you tap your brush in there it tends to go all over the place. The second is that, although it lasts for a while, it’s not crease proof. It’ll stay put for a while but by the end of the day it’s all bunched in the crease.

Keeping it in the MUA family, we have the MUA Power Pout in Rendezvous (available here for £3). My own review can be found here so I’m not going to go into too much depth. All I will say is that I LOVE IT!

I tend to keep my hair natural and curly in the day, so all I will do is diffuse it with some curly spray. However if I’m going out, I like to have a bit more volume and texture to it and I’ve found that the V05 Dry Texturising Spray (available at Boots for £3.49). I roughly straighten my hair and then spray this into the ends, scrunching and messing as I go. It doesn’t last all night on it’s own but a little hairspray helps it go a long way.

Finally is the Essie in Cute as a Button (available at Superdrug for £7.99) that I got with a recent Glossybox. This colour is adorable for Summer! It’s really a bright and beautiful. I’ve shied away from the brighter nail colours but this has changed my mind. Thanks Essie!

That’s all for now. What have you been loving in the month of May?