Easy like a Sunday morning...

Easy like a Sunday morning...

This sunday I spent chilling out and giving the house a little spruce up while Mr J rustled up a scrummy sunday dinner, bloody mary beef - a Jamie O recipe. As my fingers tap it's slowly cooking away and smells like absolute heaven! Slow cooked beef with mash potato and kale. The beef is slow cooked for 5 hours in a vodka and tomato sauce and my god it's good. Check my insta later as i'm sure i'll snap it for you guys.

Today I have the house a lovely clean... as per every weekend and lit some candles in our room and did my face slowly. I took my time enjoying applying it as it is my favourite thing to do while watching youtube video's. I've recently become totally addicted to the Sacconejolys youtube channel so the fact the upload daily is a W I N !

Today I want for a matte eyeshadow look and a subtle nude lip, really wearable everyday look. I created this look using the Urban Decay Naked pallet using Naked as a base lid colour and Buck blended through the crease line blended out. On my lips i'm using a Revlon lip butter in pink truffle, Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme mascara, Bourjois bronzer, Soap & Glory brow archery and H&M blusher in golden peach.

#OOTD - I'm wearing a ASOS button up aline skirt with a turtle neck ribbed fitted top from newlook and the world's comfiest and warm tights from Primark because it's still bloomin cold out!

How was do you spend your Sundays?

Side note:I've also entered the a competition hosted by Rimmel #londonlookuk and if you like my makeup look I would really appreciate it if you could follow the link and click on the crown, it's a fantastic competition, let me know if you've entered and i'll be sure to put a vote your way.
http://uk.rimmellondon.com/entry/68428

That's all from me for now as dinner's nearly ready and i'm about to jump for j o y!

Thanks for reading

Mucho Love

Liv.

♥

Welcome 2016...

W E L C O M E  2 0 1 6 ! ! ! 

Happy New Year to you all!

2015 gave me lots of ups, downs, opportunities, trials, tests and great memories and I already know 2016 is going to be a big one. 

I already know 2016 has a tone of scarey moments and tests in store for me and my family, but with that in mind I've decided 2016 is going to be the time for me to make my own luck and start doing things for me, I am going to put the time into this blog, I am going to start my youtube channel and I am going to invest in my relationships. My friends, family and Mr J are my priority and I am going to strive to make them happy to entail make myself happy with them. 

I also intend to carry on with my balanced lifestyle when it comes to food and exercise, this is in no way 'new year, new me' because I've got a few of those T-shirts from previous January's and they have a tendency to shrink - if you catch my drift.

 The tail end of 2015 brought me yoga at home through Yoga with Adriene and her 30 days of Yoga, I absolutely love it. I can really notice if I haven't practised it for a few days, so my routine is to do a video before work 3-5 days a week (preferably 5 but it's not alwayssss doable...AKA me sleepy). It is a fantastic way to start the day, it takes away any stresses lingering from the previous day and also releases endorphins which in turn make you feel happy. Oh and the obvious plus, it's exercise which makes you toned, flexible and helps relieve muscle tension. WOOP!  

My Goal for this year is happiness & hard work paying off!

I hope you're all with me in the challenge to kick 2015's ass and make 2016 a beautiful year, no matter what it throws at us. Insert bicep & lady with sassy arm up emoji's.

What are you're goals for 2016?
How're you going to make this a year you're proud of?
Let me know of any other Yoga channels you can recommend?
Let me know in the comments.

That's all for now beauties. 

Mucho Love,

Liv
♥

Time for a Re-Vamp

So my lovely little blog has had a makeover!

I'm really happy with the final out come, thanks to my clever man Mr J!

Fresh, clean, minimal and stops me & you  from getting distracted by the rest of our fast paced world.

My little tranquil space to say hey, express my opinions and get to know myself and with you joining me along for the ride.

I hope you like the new look as much as I do, it's been as investment of time and a few pennies but I think it is definitely worth it.

That's all for now beauties,
Mucho love,
Liv.
<3

So recently...

It's been a long crazy, amazing, beautiful summer...

However, it's come at the cost of neglecting you lovely lot and little space on the net my blog. 

For that I apologise. Truly, deeply, I do. 

I am sorry. 

So let's get up to date with one another and then we'll get back into the swing of blogging. 

My summer...lots has happened and changed for me. I've got a new job, I've been on holiday, I've got more inspired and best of all...

I GOT A KITTEN!!!

If you knew me better, you'd know how long I've been begging Mr J for a little kitty and how much I love my teenie beaut.

Kitten facts:

• Breed: British blue shorthair cross with Persian (her dad was 1/2 and half and mum was tortoiseshell British blue) 
• Name: Blu
• DOB: 20/07/2015
• Weight: 1.17kg
• Eye colour: Currently between a green and mustard, we are thinking they'll get fairly bright but time will tell. 
• Cuteness: Off the scale 

Holiday deets: 

• Where: Majorca 
• With: Mr J and 4 other amazing friends both couples 
• Accommodation: Amazing villa in the mountains of Alcudia
• Duration: 10 days
• Snaps: 

Now we are up to date, the next post will be more beauty, lifestyle or fashion related, as you can tell I've not written it yet. 

That's all for now beauties. 

Mucho love, 

Liv.

❤️

My Thoughts - Soap and Glory Super Cat Liquid Liner

Hello my beauties!!

Happy Monday!

How are we today? 

Here's a spontaneous post to keep you going until Sunday! 

So, for a about a month or so I've been trying out the Soap and Glory Supercat Liquid Liner.

Over all verdict = pretty damn good! 

PROS:

- It's simple design ensures quick and fuss free application

- The colour has a nice amount of pigmentation and is a dark black

-The constancy of the formula is lovely, it doesn't crack or pull on the skin which is one of my pet peeves, lumpy liner is never a good look, right?! 

-The shape of the pen is lovely and works well for tight lining, flicks and micro lining. So pretty much everything you need in a liquid liner. 

This tight lining and flick only took me 5 minutes!

Nevertheless, unfortunately it's not a 10/10 for me. 

Although I think it's a great product and its affordability at only £6 it is great value. I think there are defiantly some changes to make it the holy grail of liquid liner pens.

CONS:

- The tip of the pen doesn't receive an equal amount of formula. I plot the pen on the back of my hand and dip the tip into the wet formula to ensure I can use it for precise application which is pretty vital for the perfect feline flick! 

- Staying power- it is soooo easy to move. If I were to have something irritating my eye I would have no eyeliner left by the time I get sorted it. Luckily that doesn't happen very often but if you are prone to rubbing your eyes this isn't the eyeliner for you. 

The below picture is of the plotted liner on my hand once it had dried out. I placed my finger on it and dragged. This is the result and it just proves that the formula needs some work to give it that staying power every liner requires.

Overall I would say I will be keeping this product in my makeup bag purely because it is so easy to use and so quick to apply. 

I think I'll be using it for daytime wear, as opposed to a night out as I would prefer something that won't budge, that way I won't be conscious of smudging and movement. 

Have you used this liner? Do you agree?

Let me know any products suggestions for my next review? 

Thats all for now beauties!

Mucho Love,

Liv 

♥ 

♥ Valentine's Day Out and Makeup Menu ♥

♥ Happy Weekend Love Birds ♥

How was your Valentines day? 

I spent mine eating, drinking and cuddling the cutest baby animals!!

YES BABY ANIMALS! 

So my Valentine's day started early on Friday evening as I had work this morning so couldn't really drink on Saturday. Annnyway, Mr J and I made a lovely 3 course meal.

I cooked the starter, Mr J cooked the main and I provided the pudding as it was his gift. 

Starter: Pan fried scallops in a garlic and herb butter on a spinach and rocket salad and drizzled in balsamic Glaze.  

Main course: Medium rare steak, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms and homemade garlic chips with a peppercorn sauce. It was amazing however, I was so excited to eat it I forgot to take a picture so apologies for my greediness (sorry)! 

Pudding: Valentine's cupcakes from my local patisserie, one chocolate and one vanilla. 

SERIOUSLY YUMMY!

Mr J was also very very lovely a brought me an Orchid plant. It's so beautiful and adds colour and life to our dining room. I've placed it in our vintage copper coal scuttle, which I think looks fab gorgeous.  

We then started real valentines day with more food my life doesn't revolve around food. I made porridge with maple syrup and blue berries.

Next on to my #MOTD

The above are the ingredients on the Makeup Menu for my Valentines day.

Product list:
- Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brûlée 
- Soap and Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in Brownie Points
- Maybelline Dream Sun Bronzer 
- Mac individual eyeshadow in Mulch
- MaxFactor Extensions False Lash Effect Mascara 
- L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N3 Creamy/Beige 
- Estēe Lauder Pure Colour Blush in 25 The Siren 
(Hart drawn with Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Vampire Kiss)

I went for a simple smoked out golden brown eye and nude lip for the smooching, with a romantic flushed cheek, a sleek brow, with lashings of mascara to achieve the fluttery eye look! 


Once i was ready we then ventured out for the day to Wroxham Barns, it was a fab day full of CUTE animals and bottle feeding lambs!! ♥

PREPARE FOR CUTE OVERLOAD...........

Mr Baby Lamb loved the camera- I was trying to take a picture of Mr sleepy lamb behind him but i'm so glad he rocked this pose! 

Such a poser! 

I'M SO HAPPY! (hat from Primark, coat from h&m and Scarf from Zara)

Mr J was concentrating ♥

Shortly after this was taken I stroked his teeny head until he feel asleep- IT WAS MAGICAL!

Sorry for spamming you with an overload of pictures but I thought I would make up for the lack in last weeks post and also the animals were too cute not to put in!

What did you get up to this Val Day?

Thats all for now beauties,

Mucho Love,

Liv
♥

SS15 Makeup & Outfit Inspiration

Happy Sunday!! 

Well...ish, when I look out my window on the first Sunday of February I see drab, grey and very cold weather! With snow laying all over the country it's hard to believe that Spring/Summer is only around the corner! 

We will soon get to welcome back lighter evenings and longer days! Hooray!!

The thought that our legs and hands won't freeze in the walk from one shop to another is bliss.

Long music filled nights in back gardens with the barbecue going and drinks flowing, again BLISS. 

Yes SS15 is around the corner and we have some prepping to do the ensure we are ready! 

There the normal SS trends coming back in, more colours, less clothes & more fun. However there are some new trends that hit the catwalk back in September with regards to your makeup and your clothes. 

Here's a Low down on my favourite trends from 70's style to Hiker Chić...

HIKER CHIĆ

PRETTY METALLICS 

70's STYLE 

ALL DENIM

HIPPY FUN

I hope this has given everyone a little bit of inspiration for the upcoming season. I've loved creating these inspo boards and looks so I really hope you enjoy them! For me its time for homemade pizza and a movie night ahead of another busy week. 

What are you looking forward to in Spring/Summer?
Tag me if you recreate any of the clothes or makeup looks with the tag #LivSSinpsiration or just tag me on Twitter or Insta.

Thats all for now beauties!

Mucho Love,
 Liv
♥