20 Things You Might Not Know About Me...

In order to reconnect with all you readers of my blog I thought that I'd come back with a light hearted post containing 20 Things that you might not know about me... Some of these might be a little strange but that's what makes these posts so fun!

1) I have a phobia of eyes - they just make me so squeamish!

2) My parents got divorced when I was two and got back together when I was 16

3) I have moles in the shape of two identical triangles on both of my arms

4) A 'junkie' broke into my flat when I lived in Dundee that had been stabbed, and when getting him to leave my flat he offered to take me out for coffee (true story) 

5) I own two four leafed clovers

6) I have a degree in Civil Engineering and I am working towards my second degree in Structural and Foundation Engineering

7) My favourite animal is an elephant

8) I have a fear of heights

9) I love history and would love to visit Auschwitz if I was given the opportunity to

10) I only eat the yolk of an egg, cannot stand the texture of the white - eww

11) I am the worlds worst singer

12) I have a secret love for rap music and have seen: Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Professor Green, Dizzee Rascal, Nicki Minaj and am seeing 50 Cent and G Unit this month!

13) I LOVE spicy food that's so hot it's almost inedible 

14) I have no brothers or sisters but my boyfriend has 4 brothers and an older sister which makes up for that

15) I still have stones in my knee from a bike accident when I was out with my pop when I was like 7

16) I am a Virgo and if you look up any facts of my star sign, they are me down to a T

17) I have three sets of Grandparents, work that one out

18) I have worked at McDonalds for 5 years and counting...

19) I am a fainter and faint at least once a year

20) I am obsessed with scary films

When you sit down and try to think of strange facts about yourself there are just so many but these are the ones I thought would be the most entertaining. Remember to comment with your own strange facts about yourself as I love reading these kinds of posts!

Indie

xo

Tip Tuesday: Fake Tan

With the increased risk in skin cancer from using tanning beds, it is becoming more common for girls and guys to use fake tan. This Tip Tuesday is going to be all about fake tanning, how to achieve a great even fake tan and how to fix any fake tan disasters.

1. First of all it is important to chose a fake tan that is right for you. Whether it be a mousse, spray or lotion, deciding what you can work with is the first step for achieving the perfect fake tan. Personally I use a mousse, as I feel it is easier to blend using a mitt and you can see the application immediately. A spray is good for a quick and easy application where little blending is required, and lotions often need time to build a gradual tan so you cannot see the tan as it is applied. I rarely use fake tan on my face as I feel any tan that I want on my face can be achieved by using bronzer, but tanning wipes or a spray would be best recommended for the face. 

2. EXFOLIATE! Before tanning you should always exfoliate to remove any dead skin cells that may be on your body. Dry and dead skin will only cause the tan to cling to it, resulting in a patchy and uneven fake tan. I would also recommend shaving a day before or after tanning (not immediately!) as a fresh shave then application of tan just leaves horrible razor burn on your legs - not pretty girls!

3. Give yourself plenty time to do your tan and also allow time for it to dry. You do not want to rush as this is something that takes time and effort so that the end product is flawless. Especially with a mousse, you want to take the time to apply using circular motions and then pat over the area to ensure even application. If you can't reach an area such as your back, don't hurt yourself doing all sorts of yoga positions to try and reach.. Just ask someone to do it for you :)

4. The last point I want to talk about is your hands! It has taken me years in order to figure out how to perfectly tan hands without them becoming patchy and giving myself cheesy looking fingers. What I do is to use any remains on my mitt and then go over my hands, up and down my fingers, between my fingers and then lastly over my knuckles. This is the best way I have found of applying tan to my hands without it looking awful. 

If you ever do get that patch of tan on your hands that doesn't look right, or your tan has leaked through the mitt I have found a great little trick to remove it. Simply apply some soap to a luffa and scrub gently to remove any unwanted tan without causing any harm to your skin. This works like an absolute charm and removes any of those unwanted tan patches without you having to make much effort to remove it!

That's all for today's Tip Tuesday! If you liked this and want to read more of my Tip Tuesday's, or have any of your own tips to share then just comment below.

xx

2015 New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year blogger friends and all the best for 2015!

Decided to make this post a little bit different and start of my January posts with my 15 New Years resolutions for 2015. I am not going to be one of those people that start off with the whole 'New Year, New Me' carry on, because let's face it, at this age no one is truly going to change. Instead  I am listing 15 resolutions that I will try to stick to in order to see a healthier and happier me by the end of the year in the hope that I will be more relaxed, have a peace of mind and have a slightly different outlook on life. So here goes...

1. Eat what I want, when I want.. But in moderation of course! Dieting and healthy living is all good when you have the will power to do so, but if you are like me and will never be able to then I believe in enjoy the foods that you love but always in moderation. 

2. Become happy in my own skin. I hate to admit it but I am so hard on myself, all the time. This year I want to stop carrying myself so professionally and learn to love myself and understand that yes I will make mistakes, but I will learn from these and it isn't the end of the world.

3. Never leave things until the last minute. We all do it, but this year I really want to be on top of my game. From ironing to heaving amounts of coursework and studying for exams, I want to be organised and stress free.

4. Stop spending so much money on junk food. Me and my boyfriend are so bad for wasting money on junk food that we don't need when there is plenty for us in the freezer! It's time to stop hitting up Just Eat and enjoy more home cooked meals.

5. Write on my blog more! I always getting tied down with too many things or just become downright lazy so this year I want to make time for writing more on here. I find it so relaxing and it gives me a nice break from University and work so that is something that I definatley want to try and do.

6. See new and old friends more. After moving to Edinburgh I have really struggled in keeping in touch with friends from home and having been making much effort to get out and enjoy some fun times with the friends that I have made through here. This WILL change this year as I need more time to enjoy myself and socialise instead of being stuck in the flat all the time.

7. Stop worrying so much about money. I am so bad for worrying constantly about money even though  I do have enough to keep me going. I can't help it, it is just how I am. But this year I want to try relax a little, save up some of my hard earned money and buy that pair of shoes girl!!

8. Stop being  a pushover. In the past I have put up with so many little things that end up making my truly unhappy and eat away at me. From now on I want to concentrate on the things that make me happy and not put up with things that don't. If it makes me unhappy then why keep putting up with it? There is just no need!

9. Have more Me & Him time. Sometimes me and Leon get so tied up with University and work and forget to have some us time to unwind. I really want to make an effort this year for us to have some date nights to remind each other why we are together and just enjoy each others company.

10. 8 hours sleep and drink plenty water! A healthy heart = a healthy mind. I want to start to become more healthy, not by going to the gym 5 times a week. But by giving my body the refreshments that it needs by making sure I drink 2 litres of water a day and by getting more than 8 hours sleep at night. 

11. Make the most of each day. Instead of staying in all day, reading blogs and watching Youtube videos I want to become more productive. Getting out for a few hours a day or even just keeping busy around the flat will stop me from feeling so tired after sitting doing nothing and will help my mind become more motivated.

12. Get my eyes tested. Bit of a different resolution here.. but I need my eyes tested. Badly. So off to specksavers I go.

13. Eat breakfast. Without a doubt breakfast is the most important part of the day, and I never ever eat it. I want to try and make a point of getting up so that I have enough time to have breakfast before I begin my day in order to prepare my mind.. and fill my belly.

14. Cut my stress. A little bit of stress is good every now and again to keep us on our toes but the way I get affected by stress surely cannot be good for me. I am going to take more time to relax, sleep, socialise and take holidays that I do deserve but don't really allow myself to have. 

15. Spend more time with family. This is something that both me and Leon want to do as we don't get to spend time with out families that much after we have moved. This year we are both looking forward to going home more and having our family at the flat as much as we can!

So that is my New Years resolutions for 2015! They might seem a little boring to some readers but these are some of the things that I personally want to work on which will help me become a much happier and relaxed person. 

What is your New Years resolutions for this year? 

I would love to hear them, so comment your own below or let me know what you think of mines!

xox

Tip Tuesday: Winged Eyeliner

Back with a quick Tip Tuesday and this one is for the girls! 

Ever have that struggle with winged eyeliner? Of course you do, all of us girlies do unless we have totally perfected it! If you are like me and still struggle to get both eyes matching then here are some of my tips!

1. Firstly find the liner that works for you. Whether it is pencil, gel or a liquid liner.. Find what is easiest for you to work with and stick with it.

2. Use tape at the corner of your eye, just like you would use for creating a perfect eye shadow look in order to get that perfect flick.

3. If you have problems with trying to get the liner as close to your lid as possible then DO THE MASCARA FIRST! Trust me on this. Applying mascara to your lashes causes them to become thicker and harder meaning that you can get right down the bottom of your eyelid along the lash line so there are no gaps in the liner!

4. If you make a mistake do not use anything wet to remove the liner. This always just makes the liner run and makes a great black mess. Be sure to use a dry piece of tissue or a dried cotton bud as they work wonders.

5. Always apply the liner with your head pointing downwards but so you can still see in a mirror. This prevents a build up of liner (especially liquid) from building up on your eyelashes and causing them to clump together... Yuck!

Hope this help girls!!

x

Tip Tuesday: Skinny Jeans

Do you ever get stuck into that skinny pair of jeans that you absolutley love? 

After spending ages wriggling, yanking and pulling to get them on for a long day and when you try to get out of the them when you're home you find that you just can't budge them?

Have you been 'in the moment' and have to get them off but you just can't and end up doing crazy yoga positions in order to try get the jeans off in the least sexy way possible?

Well beautys for this Tip Tuesday I am going to tell you one of the little tips that I have came across that will help you get your favourite skinny jeans off, no bother at all!

The easiest way to take your skinnies off is to simply take them off inside out.

Yes people, that is it - as simple as that! Simply roll them down from your waist and they will come off so much easier than trying to take them off normally. 

Hope this tip saves some girlies some time and agony as it has done for me! Comment below to let me know if this helps you or if you have any other tips for getting off difficult skinny jeans.

x

My Liebster Award Nomination

Happy Monday people! My Monday has not been great today but I am turning that round now as I have been nominated for the Liebster Award! It's always fun to be nominated for an award that helps connect us blog lovers and it came as a great surprise to me :) For those of you that don't know, the Liebster Award is used to recognise new and upcoming blogs in order to welcome them to the blogosphere.

 

 So without further ado I would like to thank My Spoonfull of Sugar and get on with my nomination...

1. What got you blogging in the first place and what's your blog content all about?

I have been an avid user for years now and after following the likes of Zoella, SacconeJolys and PointlessBlog so I decided I would make my own blog to give me a hobby to take up in my spare time. I also love the idea of having an online 'diary' almost, of what I have been upto and what I was feeling at a point in time. So I created this blog in order to store my memories and give me something to look back on.

2. Describe yourself in three words

This is a hard one, three words to describe me would be...

Organised

Focused

Vulnerable

3. Favourite Word

Serendipity - The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

4. Favourite TV Series

There are so many TV Serires that I LOVE! But to name a few.. Friends, Breaking Bad, Prison Break and Gossip Girl! Doesn't everyone long for a relationship like Blair and Chucks <3

 

5. What's your all time fear? 

My all time fear is failing in what I want to do. After working so hard to achieve my degree and now going on to complete my MSc, I hope that all of the hardwork pays off and I manage to get myself the job of my dreams. Yet if worst came to worst and I didn't, as long as I have my boyfriend and family by my side then I will be okay. Another fear of mine is to feel lonely in life. No one should feel alone as somewhere out there in this world there IS someone that cares about YOU.

6. Biggest regret this year?

 One of my biggest regrets this year is being vulnerable. I often wear my feelings on my sleeve and let small things get inside my head that makes me feel extremely self conscious, stressed and anxious. This means that I have a very hard time letting things go. This affected me both physically and mentally, which made me extremely tired, rundown and highly emotional. Next year I want to become a stronger individual and when life throws those lemons at me,  I will make lemonade! Aint nobody got time to dwell on the past as it can no longer be changed, so heres to the future bitches!

7. If there was one thing you had to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Curry. Easy as that. I love spicey foor and could not live without a hot curry. Could literally eat it all day err' day.

8. Are you more inspired through Beauty or Fashion?

I like both but I'd have to say I am more inspired by Fashion as you can immediatley tell a lot more about a person through what they wear on their body rather than on their face.

9. One thing you'd like to tick off your Bucket List before 2015?

Before 2015 I would like to go to Paris and add a lock to the love lock bridge

10. One country you've always wanted to visit?

America! Due to my studies I have not had the time to get myself over the pond yet but I am due to go to Florida for three weeks with my boyrfriends family in 2016  

11. If you had once chance to change the world, what would you do?

I would discover the cure for cancer.

 x

Well I have officially finished my first Liebster Award nomination and would now like to nominate...

Megan Cawe 

Tie Dye Eyes

Lucy Loves Beauty

Hey Its Hannah

Best Foot Forward

My Questions

 1. What inspired you to start your blog?

2. Name three of your favourite blogs?

3. What is your favourite highstreet and highend brand?

4. What is one random fact about yourself?

 5. Who is your idol?

6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

7. What is your biggest fear?

8. What is your favourite quote?

9. Where is one place you would like to travel to?

10. Where in the world are you right now?

11. Name three items on your bucket list?

 Hope you enjoy as much as I do. I cannot wait to hear your answers!

Indie x

Tip Tuesday: Dry Shampoo

For my first  Tip Tuesday I am going to talk about something that is almost a 'go-to' item for most girls and maybe even guys too - dry shampoo! I am not going to go into details about one particular dry shampoo as I am pretty sure this is the case for all dry shampoo spray products out there!

Has your dry shampoo ever just stopped working for no reason? There has been a few times when I have been in need that I have grabbed my dry shampoo and sprayed it to see that it makes no difference to my hair what so ever. Why? As I have been using dry shampoo for sometime I have noticed that if you leave the lid off of the spray can for a lengthy time and then try to use it, it simply will not work. As it is a pressurised container by leaving the lid off of you will cause the product to evaporate which means when you spray the product it will literally just spray air onto you hair. 

There have been a few times I have left a lid off of a bottle by accident after recently buying the can which means it is utterly useless and a waste of money. So if you have ever had this problem make sure you pop that lid back on so you can have your daily burst of freshness for your hair that you need!

Thanks for reading xo

How I Whiten My Teeth

Recently I have been asked the question 'how do you whiten your teeth?' .. So I thought I'd share my tips for keeping teeth white in the comfort of your own home without having to spend lots of money!

So first of all, I hate my smile. I have always hated my smile and used to always smile with lips closed and no teeth showing. There is no better way to combat this lack of confidence than by having nice glowing white teeth. Straight away this will brighten your smile, give you confidence, make you look healthy and let people know that you take good care of yourself. Nothing worse than horrid teeth right?

There are two main methods that I use to whiten my teeth. 

Method 1: Dial-a-Smile Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit

This first method is more expensive than the next one that I will get round to. The kit costs around £50 on the web but I was lucky to recieve a package including the full kit, two Whitening Lightning lipglosses and two Whitening Lighting touch up whitening pens for $50 (£30 approx) with a discount code I came across on youtube - so definatley do your research before spending money on the package alone.

The kit comes with three treatments in where you have to swab your teeth first then apply the whitening gel with a brush. After doing so you then have to hold the small handheld UV light in your mouth for half an hour in order to complete the process. After half an hour you then brush your teeth and that is you done! The process does work BUT it is quite a lengthy process including what you have to do prior to applying the gel to your teeth.

Method 2: Crest Professional Whitening Strips

Crest Whitening Strips are a much simpler and more inexpensive way of whitening your teeth which has now became my go to routine. I buy the strips from ebay - 10 packets for approx £16 (within each packet is an upper and lower whitening strip). 

For this method all you do is open the packet and stick the top and lower strips to your teeth (they stick straight away) and fold them over your row of teeth in order to keep them in place. They are then left on for approx. 20 minutes before they are removed and you have to brush your teeth. I can't explain how easy this is, they cause no hinderance whilst in place as you hardly notice that they are there which is why the strips have become my preffered method of whitening. I mean pop them on before you jump in the shower or do your make-up and by the time you have finished you just take them off and brush your teeth then you are good to go! :)

*Note - Neither of these methods have cause me any sensitivity during the whitening process but that does not mean that it will be the same for each user so do your homework before using.

A few more tips:

It is important to have a good whitening toothpaste that will help maintain the pearly whites that you have, I use Blanx although it is a tad expensive for a toothpase. 

Try avoid any foods or drinks that may cause discolouration to your teeth such as fizzy drinks, coffees, harsh coloured foods (eg. curry) or if you do eat or drink any of the above make sure that you brush your teeth as soon after as you can in order to prevent your teeth from becoming stained.

That is all the tips that I have for keeping your teeth white. Disclaimer, I am by no means an expert on teeth whitening but this blog post is to share products and tips that have worked for me although this may not work for everyone. Teeth whitening can however, damage the tooth enamel so it is important to whiten your teeth safely and in moderation.

Make sure to comment below with any tips you have for teeth whitening!

'A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear...'

xo

TMI Tag (50 Questions)

I thought I'd do a get to know me tag so that you readers can get a better idea of what I'm like. It's just for fun and to give a better insight into me as I just kind of launched into this blog without any kind of introduction to myself or my life :) So here goes..

TAG QUESTIONS:
 
1: What are you wearing? 
Jeans & a pink top with cosy socks and slipper boots!

2: Ever been in love? 
Yes, I am just now <3 

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? 
Yep one around 2 years ago now..

4: How tall are you? 
I am 5ft 4.5" haha and yes that half does count ;)

5: How much do you weigh?
I weigh 7st 12 pounds, so around 110 pounds or approx 50kgs

6: Any tattoos?
None yet, but I've wanted one for ages and my boyfriends dad does tattoos so maybe soon if I work up the courage!

7: Any piercings?
Both ears, twice on my left ear and three times on my right

8: OTP?
What does this mean haha :( ? I think it means, 'One True Pairing' so for now I'm going to say Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl cause I'm currently watching it and only starting season 3!!

9: Favorite show?
Right now, Gossip Girl.. But I love The Hills, Laguna Beach, KUWTK, Teen Mom, Catfish etc

10: Favorite bands? 
There are too many to name, but a few.. Arctic Monkeys, The Courteeners, The View.. most Indie bands and anything I can sing along too (not very well)...

11: Something you miss?
Being in Ibiza with my boyfriend :( Sun, sea, sand and a gorgeous tan
 
12: Favorite song?
At the moment, Jealous by Beyonce

13: How old are you?
21 years young!

14: Zodiac sign?
Virgo, the perfectionist ;)

15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Someone that can make me laugh, that understands me and has a good work ethic
 
16: Favorite Quote? 
I have loads of fave quotes but currently, 'When it rains look for rainbows, when its dark look for stars' 

17: Favorite actor?
Wentworth Miller, it saddens me that he's gay :'(

18: Favorite color?
Blue

19: Loud music or soft?
Loud!
 
20: Where do you go when you're sad?
My rooms so I can be on my own, my boyfriends or a lonnng drive to no where

21: How long does it take you to shower?
About 15 minutes?

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
About half an hour if its just for Uni

23: Ever been in a physical fight?
Yes

24: Turn on?
Dark hair, strong arms

25: Turn off?
Long nails

26: The reason I joined Youtube?
I haven't yet but might if I can get the confidence

27: Fears?
Pigeons, heights.. I am squeemish with eyes so I guess I'll put them here. Michael Myres in Halloween.. eeek
 
28: Last thing that made you cry?
Over thinking

29: Last time you said you loved someone?
Earlier today on the phone to my boyfriend

30: Meaning behind your Youtube Name?
Well the meaning behind this blog, 'Perfect Imperfection' .. I guess I would define it as that even your imperfections are perfect because they are yours. Your flaws and insecurities are your worst enemies so you should learn to love them!

31: Last book you read? 
The Quickie by James Patterson.. Soo good
 
32: The book you're currently reading?
None because I have so much work to do for Uni :( HELP
 
33: Last show you watched? 
Gossip Girl, of course
 
34: Last person you talked to? 
My doggy
 
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
Boyfriend :) 
 
36: Favorite food?
Indian! Love spicy food
 
37: Place you want to visit?
Paris
 
38: Last place you were? 
Dundee

39: Do you have a crush?
Just on my man! .. And Wentworth Miller..
 
40: Last time you kissed someone?
Wednesday morning
 
41: Last time you were insulted?
About a month ago.. By a lecturer

42: Favourite flavour of sweet?
Strawberry

43: What instruments do you play?
None, I'm not musically talented
 
44: Favourite piece of jewellery?
My Michael Kors watch and my Pandora charm bracelet
 
45: Last sport you played?
Bowling.. on the wii ;)
 
46: Last song you sang?
Drunk in Love by Beyonceeee

47: Favourite chat up line?
Why do they call you a bee? .. Is it cause you couldn't BE anymore of a HONEY haha
 
48: Have you ever used it?
No but it has been used on me and it made my day

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? 
This morning at Uni
 
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Anyone reading this blog & then they should comment and let me know so I can go check their blog out :)

Indie x 

The Mask of Makeup

It is no secret that girls in this day and age feel as though they cannot bare it all and need to hide behind layers of makeup in order to feel beautiful and be noticed. It is sad that society has caused us women to fear baring it all and can't even nip out for petrol or to the shops without that last minute touch up of mascara, application of lip gloss and a quick check that each strand of our hair is perfectly in place.

Due to the media and the internet, I think that men tend to have unreal expectations of women and what they define as 'attractive'. NOT ALL MEN (before you all attack me) but I would say the majority of them. It is a rare find when you come across that one special guy that you can spend time with when your hair is scraped back, the face is naked, the legs are unshaven and you are in your favourite joggers and baggy top and feel utterly at peace. For me, I have found that guy. I am lucky that even when I have been at my worse, he still tells me I am beautiful and there is nothing that warms my heart more than knowing I feel relaxed around him no matter how I look or feel.

The point that I am trying to make in the post is that no matter how you feel, even when you have that odd day that you cannot be bothered styling your hair or putting on that faithful mask of makeup that there will be people out there who find you beautiful as you are. Au natural. Girls should never feel that they have to cover up to impress in order to 'get the guy' they want, as when they do, he will see you looking your roughest at some point girlies! Even if you do get up first thing in the morning to apply some lippy and fix the hair (you know like that first scene in Bridesmaids)!

Of course we all have our daily make up routines, but as I begin this beauty blog I want it to be known that you must feel beautiful without your makeup before you can feel beautiful in your makeup. After all..

"A smile is the most attractive thing a girl can wear"

x