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I’m backkkkkk!!!

Hey guys!!! It has been such a long time and a lot has changed in my life to say the least since the days of this beauty blog ❤️

Come follow my brand new TikTok to keep up to date on what I’m upto and we can chat

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Who says just because coronavirus has taken over the world and everything is closed in Scotland that we can’t put a full face of makeup on to lie on the sofa?

I really hope everyone is keeping safe and well this year. It’s certainly been challenging for so many people all over the world but it won’t be forever

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There is something so stunning about a bold lip or bold eye colour at this time of year. Each of those beautiful models have the skin of dreams.

1 . Brandon Maxwell

2 . Erdem

3. MSGM

4. Yohji Yamamoto

5. Christian Siriano

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A list of 100 black owned businesses that you can check out and support! Feel free to add any black owned business that isn’t on this list.

List made by: @sarahmian on Instagram.

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First time getting properly ready in so long.

Definitely have been purchasing so many products since the start of lockdown so I’ll be looking to get some reviews up soon. My love for skin care right now has reached a new high!

I hope everyone is keeping safe and well with everything going on in the world at the moment!

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5 ways to help stay motivated during COVID 19

So it’s a difficult time for everyone all over the world right now with the coronavirus still ongoing and a lot of people are feeling anxious about the future. Firstly, it’s important to remember that it’s ok to have days where you feel like you are struggling, you won’t be the only one as no-one’s life carries on normal right now but things definitely will get better.

As social distancing and staying at home orders are extended throughout the world, here are just 5 things that I find helpful during this situation.

1. Get outside

It really depends on the government advice within the area you live but for the UK, you can get out for an hours exercise per day. I’ve been using this time to go for a walk. It helps clear my head after a busy working day, I get the chance to listen to my music and just go a wander. Walking has been proven to help mental health as it reduces stress, fatigue and anxiety. It also helps with sleep so even on those days you just can’t be bothered, do it and you’ll notice a difference to how you feel.

2. Keep routine in your life

I’ve been working from home since the 16th of March so I have been sticking to my usual routine, the same as I would if i was going into the office for the day. I know a lot of people aren’t working at the moment so it’s easy to lie longer, put off doing things that need done so I would recommend getting a decent nights sleep, setting an alarm to get up at a reasonable hour and try set yourself daily tasks no matter how small they seem . This will just help give you a sense of normality and can massively improve feelings of uncertainty.

3. Have some you time

Make sure to give yourself some TLC. For me, this is after I’ve had my walk. I come home, cook my dinner then enjoy a nice shower with some good skin care. It may sound simple but having this relaxing time just slows me down into a more relaxed state and allows me to switch off from “work mode”.  I tend to stay away from my laptop or TV for a couple of hours after work just to help me unwind and rest my eyes but whether it’s putting on your fav tv show or reading, give yourself an hour or two to just focus on you and what makes you feel good.

4. Keep in contact with friends & family

With not being able to socialise, it’s crucial to make sure that you remain in contact with your friends and family. Social distancing can be the hardest aspect of this pandemic for many people. Not getting to spend time with friends can be emotionally exhausting for some, especially those who are on their own. I’m lucky as I live with my fiance and we spend a lot of time together normally anyway. Social distancing does not mean you have to put your life on hold. The main one at the moment is by video chat or phone calls. I felt like I was back in 2005 to the good old MSN days when I had my first zoom with my friends and it was a little strange but now I’m loving it. Weekends just wouldn’t be the same without it. It’s good to know that even though we can’t all be together at the moment, you can keep up to date with the people you love, just as you would if you get up for a coffee. Speaking to people about how you feel helps you remember that you’re not alone and everyone is experiencing the same things. 

5. Accept that it’s normal to not be that productive right now

Some days you may not have much ability to focus and that’s honestly to be expected. You may find that you have good days where you’re feeling motivated and other days where you just want to lie on the sofa eating. Learning how to adjust to being isolated from your usual normal is bound to be hard and staying motivated can be tricky, but you can help make it a bit easier for yourself by setting realistic schedules and taking time to care for yourself. Staying motivated can help refocus our attention away from these stressful changes. 

If I told you last year this was the way things would be at the moment, I’m sure most of you would have laughed and shuddered at the thought but look how much we as humans can adapt. For some, it may be challenging but you have and will continue to adapt so that’s something to be proud of. I hope you are healthy, keeping safe and being sensible in order to get life back to normal as soon as we can!

Love

Natalie :) xoxox

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It’s a difficult time for everyone across the world right now but it’s so important that we take a little time out of our days to have a bit of self care.

For me, I’m current working from home and this is actually my 4th week of doing it now, Scotland only went into lock down about two weeks ago and the whole of the UK has got a long way to go yet.

Taking time to have a little bubble bath to relax; pamper yourself with all your fav skincare and watch a good film might not seem a lot but it will make you feel a little bit more positive.

Hope everyone is keeping safe!!

Lots of love,

Natalie xoxox

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I hope everyone is keeping safe no matter where you are in the world.

Found these photos to do a comparison of being in Venice, Italy only 5 months ago and you can see the difference between then and now. We got engaged outside St Marks Basillica, what is usually packed with tourists but now looks like a ghost town.

In the UK, we are very much monitoring the news to see what the next move is, the coronavirus seems to be growing and a lot of people are scared which is understandable. Our government has a lot to learn from other countries. Businesses of all fields will struggle and many people simply can’t work from home. I’m very fortunate that I’m able to.

It’s important to listen to the advice given, look after yourself and those around you and most importantly, try remain positive through what is a difficult time across the world. This will pass and things will improve but in the meantime, do what you can to remain safe.

Lots of Love,

Natalie ♥️xoxox

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Had some questions about my tattoos and experience with healing/pain - I made a video about it so you can check it out here and subscribe if you want any me to make any more!!

Natalie xoxox

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I can’t wait to see the colours inside of this!!!

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The conspiracy collection Jeffree Star x Shane Dawson reveal is now online and will launch Friday the 1st for everyone to get their hands on!

I’m so excited to get this palette in particular, I’ve watched the documentary with Shane and Jeffree which reveals the entire process from just an idea to choosing colours, deciding names, discussing deadlines and costs. It’s a first to ever be done in terms of the making of a product straight to shops and I’ve personally loved watching it.

Are you excited for this collection?

Natalie :) xoxo

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Loving the Jeffree Star mini jawbreaker palette - the colours are absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to create some looks!

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Absolutely loving the makeup revolution Soph x palette which was only £7.99 - amazing for how good the shadows are!!

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How I tame my frizzy, unruly hair

So as a lot of you would have seen from a while ago, my hair got really badly damaged in 2016 and ever since, I’ve been nursing it back to health in any way I can but thankfully, I’m finally there now.

Straightening hair can cause serious breakage and damage so I stopped this for around 6 months just to let my hair repair itself as best as it could and also used any products that were said to help. For On the odd occasion, I’d still use the straighteners but I was more mindful when using them because I couldn’t afford for my hair to snap anymore than it already had.

My mum has beautiful hair and looks after it well with the right treatments and products because she had a similar situation with bleach a long time ago. A few months ago, she was telling me about a product she bought from Marks & Spencer’s, so I purchased it to give it a go.

The Color wow Dream Coat spray cost me around £24.99 and comes in a 200ml bottle. I followed the instructions by applying the spray to my damp hair after I washed it and drained any excess water (I always recommend using a t-shirt as it soaks up more moisture and is less damaging on the hair than a towel) and I just blow dried my hair in the usual way. 

My natural hair is really thick again (thankfully) and has a slight wave through it if I don’t dry it without a hair dryer. If I do, it’s still really thick and frizzy. This product claims to help compress, tighten and seal individual hair strands and honestly, it does exactly that. My hair didn’t look too different after just blow drying it (the hairs did look more smooth) but when I gently applied the straighteners, my hair looked sleek, shiny and felt so light. The product is activated by the heat and it looks it in to protect the hair from any moisture. Usually within minutes of going out into the humidity (usually dampness in Scotland as opposed to heat) my hair gets frizzy but I’ve noticed a big difference. 

My hair still looks straight and has that hair dresser feel to it. I’ve had a few compliments on people asking if I’ve had my hair done just because it looks sleeker but I just keep telling them I washed my hair for a change (I try only wash my hair around 2/3 times a week) but there is definitely a difference.

The above photo is taken the day after using & being caught in the good old Scottish weather - still looks straight and the individual strands look sleek.

I’d give this product a 4.5/5 and recommend to anyone who has the same issues as me with any humidity in the air. For the price, I’d say it’s worth the money as it’s a good sized bottle and will last a while. As for the product name, it’s a wow from me too.

After looking into it, you can purchase color wow products on their website, QVC, Look Fantastic, Feel Unique and Beauty Flash.

*This is not a sponsored post*

Natalie :) xoxox

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Jeffree Star Cosmetics Magic Star Concealer Stolen & Leaked Online!!

So if you’re a Jeffree star fan, you might have noticed the past few days he has been quiet on social media until a few tweets were sent out:

It turns out that the warehouses were products are kept was broken into over the weekend. Jeffree talks about how the break in seemed to be a professional job by a team of people who knew exactly what they were doing - thousands of units were taken with a total value of around $2.5 million dollars. Whilst most people knew that the product was underway and would be released some time this year, it was never revealed to be fully ready which makes it seem like some sort of inside job.

Photographs then started to circulate on the internet ( I won’t be showing the photo of the product here in support of what has happened here) and was then being sold on numerous online websites for a large sum.

Some of you might remember this happened to Anastasia Beverly Hills a while ago now & it seems like this is unfortunately a thing in the beauty industry.

Counterfeit and Black Market makeup is unfortunately a big thing. There is a good chance that at some point you have purchased/came across counterfeit make up online and this is due to the fact the industry is worth billions so please be careful where you purchase your products and make sure it is purchased with all good intentions.

People go crazy to get their hands on the latest beauty products and with a brand such as JSC - they know there is demand.

The good news? Jeffree Star is fully insured and the product will be revealed at some stage this month - with 30 different concealer shades so hopefully this is inclusive for all (I have good feelings that it will given his controversial comments about Tarte) and at present, investigations are still under way with the FBI to find out exactly what happened here.

The beauty industry can be a dark place and it happens more than is told in the media but we love you, Jeffree and I personally cannot wait to try out the concealer!

what’s your thoughts??

Natalie xoxox