tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79364400558852607332024-03-05T16:38:54.890+00:00Thrift O'ClockUK beauty, fashion & lifestyle blog with a thrifty theme!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comBlogger385125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-87708464876013092632016-06-18T18:00:00.000+01:002016-06-21T17:04:46.598+01:0019 things I did on holiday<h2>
A list of things that made my two week stay in England so enjoyable!</h2>
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I started off in Cambridge then spent some time in Clacton before moving on to Royston. Here's what I did:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>1. I wrote lots of poems.</i></span><br />
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Something about holidays makes me ten times more inspired than usual; <a href="https://twitter.com/ThriftOClock/status/739078575983321088" target="_blank">I even wrote one on the plane there</a>!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">2. I went on a treasure hunt.</span></i><br />
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On the first day, my sister suggested we use a treasure hunt app she knew about so along with two of her friends, that's what we did! It allowed us to explore Cambridge and see things you wouldn't normally see by asking us to figure out clues and navigate our way with the inbuilt map.<br />
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Although it was fun, eventually we got distracted by everything around us but that meant in total we got to see so much! There were two bookshops I couldn't resist going into and they couldn't have been more different. The first was Heffers; a huge store home to books of all kinds, cards and an extensive range of Harry Potter merchandise. The other was called The Haunted Bookshop, a tiny little place wedged into an alleyway, brimming with old editions of everything from Alice in Wonderland to handbooks on amphibians. If you're into books I'd recommend both equally!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">3. I saw fudge be made.</span></i><br />
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We'd been told it was worthwhile popping into Fudge Kitchen - and it was! We got to sample their delicious dark chocolate & sea salt flavoured fudge and see a fresh batch being made. They had a whole selection of uniquely yummy flavours which I'd love to try next time I visit!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">4. I bought some things from LUSH.</span></i><br />
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Unable to resist the concoction of scents coming from within, we went into LUSH <i>'just to have a look'</i>. I was helped by Audrey (aka the loveliest person on the planet) who showed me her favourite products and we got to chatting about this, that & everything; discovering that we are extremely similar people! As we needed to get back to my sister's flat quite soon, I promised her I'd come back the next day and ask for her specifically - and that I did. Thanks to Audrey I left with a bagful of goodies and I also want everything else they stock. Look out for a haul & reviews soon!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">5. I made fifteens with my sister.</span></i><br />
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Fifteens are a Northern Irish no-bake sweet treats that are ideal alongside a cup of tea. I hadn't had them in ages and they went down a treat with my sister's English friend who'd never heard of them before!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">6. I walked through Cambridge University's Botanic Gardens.</span></i><br />
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Let me tell you, they are amazing. When we first stepped through the gate the weather was pretty dull but as we made our way through it brightened up beautifully! There was a huge choice of plants to see & smell, my favourite part of all being the cacti room. If like me you're enthralled by all things nature, I'm sure you'll love this just as much as I did.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">7. I sat by the River Cam watching swans go by.</span></i><br />
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Juice from Caffe Nero in hand, this was such a nice way to spend a gloriously sunny Sunday afternoon.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">8. I celebrated my cousins birthday.</span></i><br />
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Seeing as half of my family live in England, I don't often get to celebrate occasions with them in person so it was lovely to have dinner with my cousin for her birthday!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">9. I stayed in a caravan for 4 nights.</span></i><br />
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My auntie & uncle invited my sister & I to a caravan in Clacton for a few days. We had such a nice time with them, getting the chance to both relax and do fun activities while we were there!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">10. I fed ducks.</span></i><br />
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There was a lake in the caravan park so plenty of ducks would waddle by, quacking at us until we fed them sufficiently with the seeds we bought for them!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">11. I went to Colchester Zoo.</span></i><br />
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It wasn't far from our caravan so we spent the best part of a day walking round, seeing all the beautiful animals that lived there. I have to say, as far as zoos go it was one of the best I've been to; there was a wide variety of creatures great and small to see, it was plain to see the quality of their enclosures was excellent and the scenery all around was just as wonderful to see. On the day we went the Sun was absolutely beating down, so when standing a few metres away from an elephant it was entirely possible to believe we were in Africa, not England!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">12. I had a 'small' fish & chips meal in Felixstowe.</span></i><br />
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We'd arranged to spend one morning in the seaside town of Felixstowe with a bunch of my other aunts & uncles. It felt like the beach could have gone on forever as we were walking alongside it, so by the time it was midday we'd worked up a healthy appetite! The majority of us ordered fish & chips; some going for mediums, the rest going for smalls, myself choosing the latter. Well when they arrived I was glad I'd opted for a small as I could barely finish it the plate was so big! Nevertheless we were thoroughly satisfied and it was a day very well spent.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">13. I walked along Clacton pier.</span></i><br />
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The weather wasn't exactly fabulous on this day but it was still magnificent being able to look out to sea from such a traditionally English seaside town!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">14. I spent a few days in the company of 3 cats.</span></i><br />
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After our time in the caravan was up, my auntie & uncle kindly put me up in their spare bedroom for another couple of nights. They have three gorgeous cats and as you could probably guess, I was in my element with them!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">15. I went inside Royston cave.</span></i><br />
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Directly underneath a road in Royston, there's a man-made cave with curious carvings inside and basically, the whole thing is shrouded in mystery. No one knows exactly when it was made, why it was made or who it was made by but it's been there a very long time and it was absolutely fascinating to see. The tour guide explained various theories as to what the carvings are thought to mean but as nothing is fact, it's all very much open to interpretation. A little slice of history that you'd have no idea was there unless you were told!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">16. I went charity shopping.</span></i><br />
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I always find it interesting going thrifting in new places and I was very happy to get the chance to rummage through the charity shops in both Cambridge & Royston. I'll include the bargains I bought in my upcoming holiday haul!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">17. I visited Wimpole Estate.</span></i><br />
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This huge historic house with adjoining gardens & farm was once home to Rudyard Kipling's daughter (as well as other prestigious people throughout time) and is now open to the public as a National Trust location. It really was stunning to look around, taking in more knowledge and more of it's glory with each room we passed through. The view from the front door was particularly breathtaking. I hope to visit here again as we didn't have time to look around the farm so it's definitely on my list of things to do next time!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">18. I took 636 photos.</span></i><br />
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There was so much I wanted to capture! I've been sparing with adding them to this post but if you want to see more I'm gradually rolling them out onto <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftoclock/" target="_blank">my Instagram.</a><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">19. I walked 50 million miles.</span></i><br />
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Okay not quite, but over the duration of my stay it felt like that much!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for reading! Let me know what your favourite things to do on holiday are; do you like going to beaches, shops, zoo, museums or someplace else?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Maeve</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-80685774195586239882016-06-04T12:00:00.000+01:002016-06-04T12:00:30.582+01:00What's in my travel makeup bag?<h2>
Here's the makeup I'm taking with me for my two week trip to England.</h2>
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With travel comes the task of deciding what makeup to take with me. The base products are usually easy enough to choose but when it comes to eyes & lips, there are options. And personally, options are my thing. I <i>love</i> options.<br />
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I'm actually pretty happy with how I've condensed down what I'm bringing; I'll have options but it (nearly) all fits into one smallish makeup bag! (All besides the eyeshadow palettes but I mean, that's okay.)<br />
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Let's break down the details:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Foundation & concealer: <i>L'Oreal Infallible & Collection Lasting Perfection</i></span></div>
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Both of these are very close to being finished so I'll probably buy replacements part-way through my holiday. I'm thinking of trying something new, possibly the Revlon Colorstay foundation but I'm not sure which concealer. If you have any suggestions I'd welcome them!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Primer, colour correcting palette, </span><span style="font-size: large;">contour kit, stick highlighter: </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Wet n Wild CoverAll primer, Wet n Wild CoverAll concealer palette, Collection contour kit & Collection Speedy highlighter</span></i></div>
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These are all things I've acquired recently and are still in the testing phase; the Collection products I bought myself & the Wet n Wild ones were sent to me. So far it's too early to give definitive opinions but first impressions are positive!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Powder & blusher: <i><a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2015/12/max-factor-creme-puff-blush-review.html" target="_blank">Max Factor Creme Puff blush</a> & Rimmel Clear Complexion powder</i></span></div>
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Two trusty favourites that I can always rely on! The blusher is in the shade 'Seductive Pink' and I find it pairs well with any kind of look, that's why I don't feel the need to take any others. The setting powder is one I think is really overlooked by bloggers, I never feel the need to try anything else because it does exactly what you'd want it to!</div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">LIPS</span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lipsticks: <i>MAC & Clinique</i></span><br />
I'm only taking two lipsticks, a red; Clinique Cherry Pop, and a neutral; MAC Twig. If I'd have given in to temptation I'd be cramming at least three more into the bag but I'm trying to be realistic about what I'll actually use. These are two of my absolute favourites, both for shade & formulation reasons so I know I'll for sure wear them loads on my trip!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lip balms/glosses: <i><a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2015/09/zoella-beauty-tutti-fruity-review.html" target="_blank">Zoella Kissy Missy</a> & Maybelline Baby Balm + Blush</i></span><br />
Another weakness of mine is lip balm. Just like with lipsticks, I'm prone to bringing way too many <i>just in case</i> options that I don't need but for the two weeks I'll be away, again, I'm just taking two! They'll be for days when I'm not feeling like/can't be bothered with the maintenance with a full on lip colour. The Maybelline one also doubles up as a cream blush - dual-purpose beauty is the trick to packing light! <i>(I'm also bringing the Soap & Glory Sexy Motherpucker gloss stick but I must have forgotten to include that in the photo.)</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lip pencil: <i>Max Factor Colour Elixir</i></span><br />
Lastly for my lips I'll be wearing this Max Factor lip liner in 'Mauve Moment'. It's great worn over the whole of your lips when you add a balm on top - it has the tendency to be a little drying and ain't nobody got time for that. Now I think about it, this is probably the lip product I use most often on a daily basis!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eyeshadow palettes: <i><a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2014/07/makeup-revolution-essential-mattes.html" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution Essential Mattes</a>, <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/collection-eyes-uncovered-nude-bronze.html" target="_blank">Collection Eyes Uncovered</a> & <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/03/mac-eyeshadow-palette-haul.html" target="_blank">my MAC custom palette</a></i></span><br />
Are three palettes too many? Maybe, but I've been reasonable in every other category so far. Besides, I know that I'll use all three! The MUR palette & MAC's Blanc Type form the basis of any eye makeup I do, then the shimmer shades are like the icing on the cake. I chose to bring my MAC palette because I adore the shades in it & also, I might buy some new additions for it if I visit their store in Cambridge! The Collection palette is ideal for travelling as it's quite dinky in size & the range of shades is just right.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cream eyeshadow: <i><a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2015/09/maybelline-24hr-color-tattoos-review.html" target="_blank">Maybelline Colour Tattoo</a> x 2</i></span><br />
These are equally fabulous used on their own or for acting as a base for regular eyeshadows. Technically, I don't <i>need</i> to bring them but I thought about it and I'd much rather have them to hand! These shades are 'On and On Bronze' & 'Pink Gold'.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eyeliner: <i>MUA pencil, Bellapierre pencil & Soap & Glory Supercat</i></span><br />
The black liner for tight lining along the upper lashes, the white one for the bottom waterline and the felt tip for flicks! The Soap & Glory one is fairly new to me but I fell in love instantly. So much so I included it in my <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/05/may-favourites.html" target="_blank">May Favourites</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mascara: <i>Wet n Wild Mega Protein</i></span><br />
The final item is the one I would not want to be without; mascara! I quite like this one but the same as my foundation & concealer, it's running out and I fancy a change. Not that it's bad at all, it'll serve you well if you want a decent mascara that doesn't cost an arm & a leg!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for reading! Let me know what you could not leave at home when you're travelling; makeup or otherwise. I'm really curious to know what your answer is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;">♫ </span><i>Would I lie to you baby, would I lie to you? </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;">♫</span></span><br />
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No, I wouldn't. A couple of things mentioned here were sent to me by brands/PRs but all opinions here are consistently honest and my own. The items that were sent to me are: the Wet n Wild primer, Wet n Wild colour correcting palette palette, MUR Essential Mattes palette & the Bellapierre eyeliner.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-53031165320469369232016-05-31T12:00:00.000+01:002016-05-31T12:00:05.485+01:00May Favourites<h2>
A few of my favourite things from the month of May.</h2>
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I'm a long time devotee to Soap & Glory's body products but even though I'd heard only praise for their makeup range, I never bought any to try. That was until just over a month ago when the Sexy Motherpucker gloss stick in 'Nudist' made it's way into my basket in Boots. It didn't take long at all for me to adore everything about it; both the formula & longevity are spot on, plus it's a shade I feel you could wear with any look. <br />
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Being so impressed with it and also in need of a new liquid eyeliner, I decided to go back and buy Supercat. Low and behold, it's amazing just like everyone says it is! Super pigmented, super easy to apply and truly doesn't budge until you remove it. Just like the gloss, it's quickly become a new favourite and now I'm eager to try more Soap & Glory makeup!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>MAYBELLINE LIP BALM/CREAM BLUSH</b></i></span><br />
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Remember that time when Baby Lips were quite literally the subject on everyone's lips? I remember reviews for them being everywhere & most people at school would carry at least one in their pocket, myself included. I have four & go through phases of loving them then thinking they're overrated, loving them again and the cycle goes on.<br />
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Anyway, when Maybelline extended the range to include their take on a lip balm/cream blush fusion I thought that was a cool idea but I was in the not fussed phase so didn't bother picking one up. Around that time my pen pal <a href="http://missmeganlucy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Meg</a> and I exchanged gifts. She included a Balm & Blush in mine and I'm so glad she did because otherwise I probably wouldn't have tried this! It's thinner in consistency to the original balms so I find it sits more comfortably on the lips & the cheeks; I love it for both. Innocent Peach is also <i>the</i> most beautiful shade, it's like it was made with Summer in mind!<br />
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I think I should probably just preface this paragraph by declaring my true love for sunglasses. Having different choices to pick from is something I appreciate and seeing as they're only £3 a pair in Primark, I couldn't help but get these two when I was in store recently. They honestly make me feel fabulous. The blue mirrored ones especially seem to attract compliments every time I wear them which is always nice and I can't wait to take both pairs on holiday with me!<br />
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I can't say I've ever raved about a water bottle before but that's because I never had this one in my life until now! It's from Marks & Spencer and it's bloody marvellous. In fact I credit it for being the reason I drink more than 2 litres of water everyday now. I love the inbuilt straw as well as the cute colour of it, what more can I say! I just knew I couldn't write this favourites post without including it.<br />
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This book was a 50p charity shop find from quite a while ago which I only got round to reading this month. The plot centres around a hotel in India for people to spend their retirement in and it follows the stories of the guests; how they came to end up there & how they get on once they're settled in. What I enjoyed most was how surprisingly relatable some of the characters were & the humour with which it was written. Funnily enough, the film was on TV a few days after I finished the book and I was happy to see that although there were major plot contrasts, the humour translated quite well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's it for my May Favourites, thanks for reading! Get involved in the comments below and let me know what you've been loving this month. I'd love to know!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Maeve</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-91678824517368609782016-05-28T12:00:00.002+01:002016-05-30T23:10:02.792+01:00My Current Goals<h2>
Five attainable goals I have in my sights to complete in the near future.</h2>
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Now that my illness/health is at a place where I can manage it, I feel like I'm just about ready to take on a job. I'm so eager to have a regular schedule to keep me busy! Jumping on the career ladder isn't my concern just yet - that will come in time - for now I'd like to work at something that I enjoy and will allow me to maintain an income. </div>
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When I first became old enough to drive, I had no interest at all. In fact I was pretty terrified of the idea. Fast forward to just recently; my eyes caught sight of a Fiat 500 in a shopping centre & it's made me determined to learn. It might sound silly but it's the only car I've seen that I could actually imagine myself driving in. I just don't see the point of having a car I don't love, y'know?</div>
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I have three book concepts in mind! Two are fiction series & one is a book of poetry. Getting them published isn't on my mind right now at all, I'll consider it a personal victory just to write them to be honest with you! I think plucking up the courage to start and not fret about 'failing' is the hardest part. So far anyway.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-31694634676931605592016-05-28T12:00:00.001+01:002016-05-30T23:09:50.419+01:00A Fresh Start<h2>
A short poem I wrote about new beginnings & starting afresh.</h2>
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Beginning again with an open mind,<br />
I've got back my inspired heart.<br />
All that I wasn't, I'm leaving behind,<br />
Looking forward to a new fresh start.<br />
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My enthusiasm has come back once more,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maeve</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-18224915444455432792016-05-28T12:00:00.000+01:002016-05-30T23:05:56.898+01:00March - May Playlist<h2>
All of the music I was loving throughout March, April & May 2016 in one playlist.</h2>
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Probably the thing I missed most about blogging while I took a break away - aside from you & your comments - was curating & sharing my monthly playlists! To make up for lost time, I'm gonna share the artists, albums & songs I've been listening to over the past few months in one big go:<br />
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The highly anticipated & <strike>ridiculously</strike> fabulously-titled second album by my favourite band was unleashed to the world a few months ago and I've been obsessed with it ever since. <i>I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it</i> is in my opinion a masterpiece from start to finish; it's unapologetically quirky, cynical & yet relatable and I won't be surprised if I'm still playing it in years to come.<br />
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If like myself you listened to their first album so much you could recite it backwards in your sleep, you'll notice clever references to it in the lyrics throughout this new record. To me, that's a really cool feature and I don't think I've ever seen self-referencing done to this degree of quality before. Definitely worth watching out for!<br />
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Another long awaited album, <i>The Life Of Pablo</i> didn't take long to impress me either. I can't say I'd place it above The College Dropout but to be fair, it would take a lot to do that for me! It handles the theme of faithfulness in both a marital and a religious sense, served with a side order of topical issues & seasoned with the braggadocio we've come to expect & love from Kanye.<br />
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<i>Views</i> is an album that came with a lot of hype. Now don't get me wrong, I love Drake and I've been a fan since way back, it's just that Views doesn't make me feel the same way I do about his previous bodies of work like Take Care and Nothing Was The Same do. That said, there's good lyrics and good production so credit where it's due, maybe it's just gonna take a while to fully grow on me. If I'd had any creative input on this album I'd have given The Weeknd a verse on Keep The Family Close. I get serious Abel circa the Trilogy album vibes from it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for reading! Get involved in the comments below and let me know what music you've been listening to recently. I'd really appreciate your recommendations!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Maeve</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-62058760755921811082016-03-08T15:54:00.000+00:002016-03-08T15:54:59.615+00:00New additions to my MAC eyeshadow palette<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Back in January when I was in Cambridge for a few days, I took the opportunity to visit the MAC store there and get some eyeshadows for my palette!</span></h2>
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Going into the store, I didn't have any particular shades in mind but I did know I wanted to try something shimmery. Previously I'd only tried Blanc Type (a matte) so I was intrigued to see what MAC's shimmer formula was like! I must have swatched around 20 of their little circular pots of beauty before I finally decided on two to take home with me; <i>Satin Taupe </i>&<i> All That Glitters.</i><br />
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<i>All That Glitters</i> is a truly gorgeous copper gold that I've found looks just as great washed over the lids on it's own as it is when built into a smoky eye. I generally prefer warmer toned eyeshadows so I own quite a few golds from different brands but there's something I can't put my finger on that makes this one stand out from the rest. As well as that it's lasting power is unparalleled. <i>Satin Taupe</i> is lovely too - to me it has more of a sheen that a shimmer to it and is the kind of shade that would look equally good on any skin tone.<br />
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These MAC eyeshadow refill pans at £10 each are an occasional treat for me and the 15 pan custom palette is something I'm enjoying building from scratch over time. The next couple of shades on my wishlist are Phloof and two matte brown shades, one darker, one lighter but I'm not sure which yet. There's so much choice!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's my MAC palette in it's current state! Get involved in the comments below and let me know if you have any shade recommendations & if you'd like me to keep updating you as I add more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've bought a couple of things over the past few weeks - some makeup, some bodycare as well a little bit of skincare. It's also all very affordable & available at the drugstore so I'm sharing it with you today in this budget beauty haul!</span></h2>
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Recently I discovered the Sugar Crush scent from S&G through the body wash (<a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/soap-glory-body-washes-review.html" target="_blank">review</a>) and let's just say obsessed doesn't come close to describing how I feel about it. When I saw there was a 3 for 2 offer in Boots I had to make the most of it and get some more from the range. I picked up the body lotion (£10), body spray (£4) and the Hand Food hand cream (£2.50) and couldn't be more thrilled to have them in my life! If the body scrub hadn't have been out of stock I would have took that straight to the till too but I'm sure I'll hunt it down sometime. <i>Dear Soap & Glory, if you ever made a lip balm with this scent I'd be all over it. Sincerely, a serious Sugar Crush fan.</i></div>
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The Mega Protein mascara is my first product the brand I've heard countless beauty Youtubers talk about for years but I'd never heard anything about this before. It was only £2.79 if I remember correctly and if you read my <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/february-favourites.html" target="_blank">February Favourites</a> then you'll know I've already been using & loving it for a couple of weeks now! Check out that post if you want to know more of my thoughts on it but for here I will say that I really recommend it if you want a lovely natural but fanned out lash look without spending a lot to get it.</div>
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This is another personal brand first & another product I bought without hearing anything about. However, Boots Botanics has been on my radar for a while now and I thought if not now then when? I have to be honest with you - when I was in the shop my eyes must have somehow missed where it said 'serum' because I actually meant to pick up a different product entirely! Not sure how that happened so it was a surprise when I got home and opened it but, no harm done as it sounds like a great product. I think of it as a happy accident and a very budget friendly one too! The All Bright serum costs £6.99 but I got it on offer for just £3.49. I'll definitely get back to you with a full review once I've given it a proper test!</div>
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I don't think the Lasting Perfection concealer (£4.19) needs any introduction; it's a well known & well loved product by so many. I've repurchased it time & time again but when my last one ran out I didn't as I wanted to try some alternatives and see how they compared. Well, temptation & familiarity got the better of me and I have a new tube! I'll be interested to see if I still love it as much as I once did. Time will tell!<br />
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The Clear Complexion powder (£3.99) has also been a firm favourite of mine for a long time and I don't think it gets enough recognition from bloggers. It smoothes and blurs over your skin, giving it that much sought after evened out finish without caking at all. I'm pleased to have a new one in my life as my old one had cracked and crumbled as most powders inevitably do after a while!<br />
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Last but not least is the Walking on Eggshells palette by Wet 'n' Wild. I got this at the same time as the mascara but haven't gotten round to using it yet, however if I like it I'm sure you'll know about it! I can't remember how much it cost exactly but I know it wasn't any more than a few pounds.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's it for this haul! Get involved in the comments below and let me know if you've tried anything included here or if you'd like to. Also tell me if there's anything you'd particularly like to see reviewed and I'll get on it!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-58628769821075150562016-02-29T18:00:00.000+00:002016-02-29T18:00:09.314+00:00February Favourites!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, now that February is done & dusted it's time for me to share my monthly favourites with you!</span></h2>
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Starting off with a shower favourite, if you read my recent <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/soap-glory-body-washes-review.html" target="_blank">Soap & Glory review</a> then it'll come as no surprise to you that the Sugar Crush body wash made it into this post! If it's possible to be head over heels in love with a scent then I certainly am - so much so that I went out and bought the body lotion, the spray & the hand cream in the scent the weekend after I wrote that review. Smelling like sweet, lime goodness 24/7 is now an achievable goal thanks to Soap & Glory!<br />
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Moving onto makeup, I have two products I want to talk about; a lipstick & a mascara. The lipstick in question is 'Twig' from MAC which I won in a blog giveaway back in January and I can say without a doubt it's my new favourite lipstick. It's one of those gorgeous deep pinky brown shades - definitely my kind of nude. The satin finish means it's got serious lasting power whilst still being forgiving on the lips, aka a match made in heaven. I can't gush about it enough!<br />
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The mascara is one I picked up on a whim one day when I was in the pharmacy. I'd never heard anyone talk about the Wet 'n' Wild Mega Protein mascara before, nor am I the biggest fan of bristle wands but something drew me to it. Possibly the bright green tube, possibly the fact that it was only £2 something! Each time I use it I'm more and more impressed at how it manages to coat every lash without going clumpy, almost like you've just had your lashes tinted which is ideal for me. My only complaint is that it tends to go on your eyelid when you're applying it but that could just be me being more used to plastic wands. It's something I'm happy to put up with though as the effect & the super low price make it worthwhile.<br />
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As for more miscellaneous favourites, I have two Youtube channels I've been loving and two Things I Did to mention. Not sure how else to categorise the latter!<br />
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The first Youtuber is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/sophlet/videos" target="_blank">Sophie Eggleton</a> who I discovered through a collab she did with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thelondonlipgloss" target="_blank">Zoe London</a>. She shares a variety of vlogs, interviews, honest & interesting chats as well as fashion & beauty videos, all delivered with a good sense of humour! Funny & down to earth are two qualities that are used to describe people very often but believe me when I say she really is both of those things. I find her particularly relatable because we both have CFS and it's always helpful & comforting to be able to get the viewpoint from someone who really understands.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqeveLowfKf-bCcnSEXr2w/videos" target="_blank">Bess Oates</a> is someone I also feel I share a lot of similarities with. This month she created a new channel in a bid to start afresh and allow herself to make videos about anything she wanted to without any pressure. I'm so glad she did because you can tell she feels happier & more free to talk about topics like feminism, veganism and plenty of other good things. She uploaded a video everyday in February and I watched & enjoyed every one each day! Both Sophie & Bess have served as inspiration for the type of content I want to create on Youtube when I get back into it so if either of them read this, thank you!<br />
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Lastly, the two fun things that happened in February were recording a <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/a-podcast-with-catherine-maeve.html" target="_blank">podcast</a> with <a href="http://breathingsilverlinings.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Catherine</a> & meeting up with my blogger pen pal <a href="http://missmeganlucy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Megan</a>! Both events were so much fun & definite highlights of the month for me so I couldn't not mention them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So those were my February Favourites! Get involved in the comments below and let me know if you've tried any of the things I talked about or know of any of the channels I included!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well lads, it's that part of the week when we take a little time to sit back and reflect on the past week!</span></h2>
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. . . wasn't filled with happiness and light I'll be honest with you! I woke up on Monday not feeling the best; a mixture of the cold, my usual chronic fatigue & the fact I'd somehow managed to scratch the inside of my eyelid meant I wasn't on top of the world. And I had a very watery and sore right eye. At this stage I'm pretty used to not being well so I tend to just take it in my stride but this time I was a bit annoyed that I had to miss my yoga class that night because of it! Thankfully I'm feeling a bit better now and all being well I'll be doing my hours worth at the gym tomorrow.</div>
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Also this week we lost a very close family friend. She was someone I'd known all my life and who cared for so many people so her passing was a real blow to all of us. I wasn't sure whether I should include this here or not but I figured that as it affected my week and these Weekly Reflects are a log of what happened & how I felt, it would be wrong to gloss over it, y'know? As I grow up I'm learning that death is a part of life and it's not something we can avoid!</div>
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On a happier note we were treated to some glorious weather this week and I got out for two walks in the countryside - Tuesday & yesterday! That's where these photos are from and I count myself so lucky that I <i>can</i> get out and witness such beauty in nature. Spring is definitely on it's way and let's hope it brings plenty of happiness with it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, another week gone by! It's hard to believe this time next week we'll be in March already. Go ahead and get involved in the comments below and let me know what you got up to this week! Anything nice?</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Nina Nesbitt</span></i><br />
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The month kicked off with the release of Nina Nesbitt's Modern Love EP, from which my favourite song is definitely <i>Chewing Gum</i>. I really like how she's formed into a seemingly gutsier, more powerful lyricist since her first album and that goes hand in hand with the actual melody which is insanely catchy too. Nina actually uploaded a video on her channel sharing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdyIzpyODVc" target="_blank">how she wrote the song</a> and how it came to be from a mere idea which is a pretty interesting watch. It's refreshing to see an artist be so frank about the writing process & I kinda wish more would do the same! Overall the EP is a nice little taste of what's next to come from Nina.<br />
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Also in February I was listening to Rihanna's new album, ANTI. As a longtime fan of hers I always look forward to her releases however this album as a whole sadly didn't meet my expectations. Don't get me wrong there are some great songs on there like <i>Desperado</i> and <i>Love On The Brain,</i> both of which I really do like a lot, it's just those are the only ones I enjoy. <i>Work</i> too, her current single which has been all over the radio lately. I know it's had mixed reviews from people but I personally love it! I think (and hope) the other tracks on ANTI might just take it's time to grow on me, yknow?<br />
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Then by chance I stumbled across FKA Twigs' new song, <i>Good To Love</i> on Spotify towards the end of the month. It came as a lovely surprise as I didn't know to expect anything new from her and I think it could possibly be the song of hers I like most! I think she's presenting an impressive new quality to her voice as well as a more optimistic outlook in the lyrics which I love. Fingers are crossed for more soon!<br />
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I also want to leave a little note on something in music which really affected me & got me thinking this month. Kanye West (who you might know is one of my absolute favourites) dropped his long anticipated new album, <i>The Life Of Pablo</i> a few weeks ago. We'd been eagerly waiting for a new list of songs to get to know and on the 14th February he released them. Except, not really. He made the decision to make the album exclusive to Tidal subscribers.<br />
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In my current situation I can't afford to subscribe to Tidal every month. I'll unashamedly say that that's the truth & the reality for me as I'm sure it is too for plenty of others. I'd be happy to buy the physical copy of the album once I know if I like it, that's what I always do with music; if I absolutely love an album after streaming it I'll buy the CD as a way to support the artist I'm loyal to. However Kanye's not making this available to buy on disc.<br />
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The numerous album name changes didn't annoy me, neither did his frequent Twitter speeches but this did. Seeing as he's spoken passionately in the past about how problematic <b>exclusivity</b> is, I can't help but feel disappointed, confused and quite honestly a bit upset that The Life Of Pablo isn't available for everyone to listen to. But as always, Kanye is an open & unfinished book so who knows what could happen next! There's even word of another album this year which I truly hope anyone will be able to access!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, my monthly music wrap up. I'd love for you to get involved in the comments below and let me know if you have any recommendations as to be honest with you I'm in desperate need of some really good new music to get into! Please also share your thoughts on the Kanye situation if you'd like to, I would love to chat about it with someone.</span></div>
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. . . began by recording a <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/a-podcast-with-catherine-maeve.html" target="_blank">podcast</a> with <a href="http://breathingsilverlinings.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Catherine</a>! I'd never done one before but it turned out to be so much fun and I'm so happy we did it. We also intend on doing another one in the near future so keep an eye out for that. If you have any topics you think we should discuss feel free to let us know, that would be pretty cool!<br />
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Then on Monday night I went to the first yoga class in the new gym my mum and I signed up for. I hadn't done yoga for about a month beforehand so it feels great to be getting back into it and I'm really looking forward to having an hour every week dedicated to relaxation mixed with gentle exercise! It left me fairly sore afterwards but I definitely think it was worth it.<br />
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Also this week I swear we went through all four seasons of weather? We woke up to a decent amount of snow one day here and the next it was so sunny I was (just about) able to get away with wearing a t-shirt. It really makes me wonder what our Summer will be like. All I know is that I'm super excited for warmer weather and brighter days. Fingers crossed we'll get our fair share!</div>
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While we're on the topic of excitement, I met up with my blogger friend & pen pal <a href="http://missmeganlucy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Megan</a> yesterday! She was in Belfast for the weekend so we took the opportunity to get together for a chat in Caffe Nero then have a wee look round Boots which was great fun. I really recommend checking out her blog as she is beyond lovely and we have lots in common with each other too!<br />
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And that brings us up to today. I spent this afternoon having lunch with my parents in M&S (their pesto, mozzarella & tomato grilled sandwich is amazing) then just chilling at home which is what Sundays were made for!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well now you're all caught up on my week, I'd love for you to get involved in the comments below and tell me about yours!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soap & Glory. Arguably one of the most well loved bath and body brands, it's one I've personally remained loyal to for years. Today I'm going to be reviewing their six different body washes!</span></h2>
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I was thrilled to receive these in a Christmas gift set from my brother. I'd tried three of their body washes before but Sugar Crush, Orangeasm and Rich & Foamous were new scents to me. They came inside crackers with party hats which was pretty cute and I think these minis are ideal for figuring out which ones you like without having to commit to a full sized bottle. They're also very handy for travelling too!</div>
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As body washes they don't make any miraculous claims but it's worth noting they don't dry out your skin at all, especially if like me you're prone to dry skin anyway! What makes them unique is their bright and beautiful packaging as well as the variety of scents. Here's what I think of all six:</div>
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Being honest this one is my least favourite. That's not to say it's unpleasant, I just prefer orange scents which are juicier whereas this smells more like the peel to me. As it's one of a kind I'd say it's likely to be an opinion divider but if you like citrus scents which aren't real sweety sweet, this could be what you're looking for!</div>
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I finished a full sized bottle of this not too long ago so it's nice to have it back in my life again! It's quite fruity & sweet and apparently this has the same scent as the S&G Fruitigo fragrance which is handy to know - you could layer them up for a longer lasting effect!</div>
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Holy moly. This is without a doubt my new favourite Soap & Glory scent. I don't know why I hadn't tried it sooner but now I have I want to try all of it's accompanying products; the scrub, the lotion, the handcream, them all! The main scent components are lime & kiwi but I feel like there might be a hint of banana in there which mellows it down deliciously. It also reminds me of some kind of sweet but I can't think what!</div>
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Y'know Soap & Glory's signature scent? Well this is it in shower gel form! If you're not familiar it's a lovely mix of floral & fruitiness which I think would appeal to most people. As the name suggests, you come out of the shower smelling super fresh & clean!<br />
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Almonds, oats & brown sugar are all part of this yummy aroma which I now know pairs with The Breakfast Scrub exfoliator, the scent I considered my favourite before trying Sugar Crush. I would definitely buy the full size of this!<br />
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And lastly, this one is quite similar to Clean On Me in that it's both fruity & floral but there's just something that little bit different. It's hard to describe but it's almost like they're sister scents!<br />
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You can buy these minis for £2.50 each or in 500ml bottles for £6.50 which are well worth it in my opinion because a little goes a long way. Boots often do 3 for 2 offers which are good to make the most of if you want to stock up!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, my thoughts on these body washes! As a result of writing this I now really feel like trying some more from the brand so if you have any recommendations, please get involved in the comments below!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-27729117815169162472016-02-16T12:00:00.000+00:002016-02-16T12:00:10.487+00:00A podcast with Catherine & Maeve<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">What did you get up to on Valentine's Day? Myself and my good friend Catherine decided to film a podcast together and I thought I'd share it with you!</span></h2>
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Somehow we managed to record almost an hour's worth of chatting - I don't think either of us intended for it to be that long but Catherine and I get along really well so when we get talking there's no stopping us! In the podcast we cover a wide variety of topics such as Valentine's Day, blogging, music, fate, the weather & many other things so if you fancy having a listen, you're very welcome to press play and join the conversation!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really enjoyed trying something new and want to thank Catherine for inviting me to be a part of her podcast. Get involved in the comments below if you have any opinions on anything we mentioned, I'd love to hear them!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-85370672541103765402016-02-07T12:00:00.000+00:002016-02-07T12:00:00.722+00:00Weekly Reflect #73<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's Sunday so as per usual, it's time to reflect on the past week!</span></h2>
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On Tuesday I posted my first ever <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/02/difference-day-makes-carole-matthews-review.html" target="_blank">book review</a>. I thoroughly enjoyed writing it but I never expected the author Carole Matthews to actually be one of the first to read it & she even tweeted me! That amused both me and my mum, who also read it and I was thrilled to bits when she said she enjoyed the review too. I have the intention to buy a bunch of books from a charity shop and work my way through reading & reviewing them. If you have any recommendations please send them my way!</div>
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Also this week I got some lovely mail in the form of a pen pal letter from <a href="http://www.shonalouise.com/" target="_blank">Shona</a>. She is such a wee gem & we're very similar in many ways, one way being we both share a love for pretty stationery! How cute is that envelope? I'm can't wait to get a few minutes of peace & quiet to sit down and pen a reply!</div>
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One day in the week, as it approached lunch time I started to get hungry. Standard. However that hunger somehow lead me to get the phrase "thinking 'bout lunch" stuck in my head, to the tune of the first line "thinking out loud" in each verse in the song Truffle Butter by Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne. That in turn lead me to rewrite the lyrics of all three verses and make them all about food. It was a fun little (unexpected) challenge and I'm half tempted to record it, maybe even make a parody video of sorts! Maybe haha.</div>
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And that brings us up to yesterday! I was awake super early and so was able to go with my mum, granny & auntie to do the weekly shop which I enjoyed. As well as the usual groceries I picked up a couple of magazines to flick through, partially influenced by the fact Kim KW is looking so good on the front of Cosmo, partially influenced by the fact you can get a free C<span style="font-family: inherit;">iat</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">é nail polis</span>h with InStyle this month. There's a couple of different shades to choose from but I went for <i>Iced Frappe</i>, a gorgeous mauve colour I can't wait to get on my nails!</span></span></div>
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Once we'd finished in Tesco we all went to a close by cafe to have some tea & scones; my treat. Then we nipped into the pharmacy to get a few things and of course I had to have a wee browse of the Wet 'n' Wild stand in there! I ended up coming away with a new mascara and an eyeshadow palette, which I've no doubt I'll share my thoughts on with you sooner or later. I'm excited to try my first products from the brand!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that was my week! Now it's time for you to get involved in the comments below and let me know what you've been getting up to recently!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-62463284117412409152016-02-06T12:00:00.000+00:002016-02-06T12:00:02.381+00:00Cool creatives I follow on Instagram<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Instagram. I <i>love</i> it. For me it's an infinite stream of inspiration I can scroll through any time of day. I follow some really cool creative people on there and today I want to take the opportunity to share some of my favourites whose photos, whenever I see them always ignite my imagination!</span></h2>
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I've been following Dallas for quite a while now - he's an author & an illustrator and his creations vary from intricate, busy patterns to simplistic outlines accompanied by annotations. I seem to really connect with them as they're relatable as well as thought-provoking - sometimes even motivational. I really want to get myself a mug or t-shirt or something from his shop so that I can have a piece of that creativity in physical form. I'm even thinking of getting his signature 'reaching arms' tattooed on me. Just a thought at this point in time!<br />
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Every single time I scroll through my Instagram and see a photo of Marc's illustrations I want to get my watercolours out and paint. I don't think I've ever been artistically inspired in such a strong way by anything else. Seriously, what he does with watercolour is on another level! He mainly paints people, animals, vehicles & buildings but still manages to maintain a constant flow of something unique every time. He has such an incredible talent!<br />
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I've only recently started following Jean's account but from the very first glance at his art, I knew it was my cup of tea. The way he incorporates illustrations alongside everyday objects takes his creativity up another couple of notches. For instance, once he placed two twenty pence pieces on a page and drew bodies on the paper under them to make it look like they were attached to the heads on the coins. He has an interesting view of the world, that's for sure!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well those are just three people on Instagram that inspire me creatively and I really recommend you check them out! There are lots more cool creatives out there and so many different ways to be creative too. Now I want you to get involved in the comments below and tell me who your favourite creative people are!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you but when there's hype around a beauty product, I usually tend to wait until that's subsided then think about trying it. Serozinc has been hailed as a 'skin saviour' for so long now and the praise doesn't seem to be fading. Always looking for new additions to my routine, I decided to give it a try and today I'll be sharing my review!</span></h2>
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A little bit of background info about my skin to preface this review would probably be handy! I have combination skin so some parts of my face get oily while other parts have dryness to deal with. I feel lucky to have never had to deal with big problematic breakouts <i>(so far anyway, touch wood)</i> but I do often get a few small spots appearing here and there which, needless to say, are never welcome. I do my best to prevent them but sometimes they're just inevitable and there began my hunt to find something that would help get rid!<br />
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I ordered Serozinc, my first dabble into the brand La Roche-Posay almost two months ago when it was on offer on Feel Unique. It usually costs £8.50 which I initially thought was a wee bit steep. How wrong I was. Having discovered the effects I now consider it to be absolutely justified. I seriously hope they don't ever bump up the price due to it's popularity! Anyway, onto what it actually does.<br />
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It's a simple solution of water, zinc sulfate and sodium chloride. Yup, salt. You spray the toner on and it works to both fight/fix blemishes while also soaking up excess oil and let me tell you, it shrinks spots like nobody's business. No faffing around, it just gets to work. Obviously it doesn't make spots disappear instantaneously <i>(wouldn't that be lovely)</i> but I've found that using this twice a day when I'm dealing with spots means it halves the amount of days I usually have to put up with them!<br />
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The nozzle itself is also pretty good at it's job - it dispenses an evefine mist when sprayed from a distance. If your skin is just outright oily then I'm sure you'd benefit from spritzing it all over but because of my skin's dry tendencies I prefer to concentrate the spray on where I get oiliest & spots regularly pop up. Sometimes I'll direct it straight onto my face, sometimes I'll spray some on a cotton pad and apply it that way so I can get at specific places. What I'm trying to say is that you can work with it even if you do have dry patches!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So those are my thoughts on the ever-hyped Serozinc. Go ahead and get involved in the comments if you have any questions about it! I'd also love to know if you have any other La Roche-Posay product recommendations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to be sharing my first ever book review with you today! It's of one I read recently called 'The Difference A Day Makes' by Carole Matthews. Here's what I thought of it!</span></h2>
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I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/january-favourites.html" target="_blank">January Favourites</a> that I've recently rekindled my love of reading and this is the book that's responsible! My mum got it years ago and seeing as it was just sitting in the house, I thought I may as well pick it up and give it a go.</div>
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Married couple William & Amy Ashurst are workaholics & devout Londoners. When Will suffers a stress-induced health scare, they decide to up sticks and move to the Yorkshire countryside. Well, rather Will decides and Amy doesn't voice her protests. Suddenly the pair and their children are living out Will's newfound dream of 'idyllic' country life - farm animals and all - but when something disastrous happens, Amy is left to make a huge decision. To stay in the place the rest of her family had now grown to love or could she go back to London and attempt to live her old life again?</div>
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It took me quite a while to get into this book at the beginning. I found Amy as the protagonist to be quite irritating as she never spoke up for herself and just stood by as her husband called all the shots, trying to be 'the good wife'. I know we all have to bite our tongues at times but for the first lot of chapters I struggled to get past her lack of integrity.</div>
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Then,<i> the something disastrous</i> happened and it took me by complete surprise. Obviously I don't want to spoil it for you but after that, the dynamic was flipped on it's head and I was completely drawn in to the story. The addition of an extra main character, Guy Burton the local vet, made things very interesting and that's when I realised I was starting to get more & more attached to the characters. A real sense of suspense was building as to how Amy would move on from the shocking event that occurred. Although as the reader, it soon became blindingly obvious what she should do and it was then a waiting game as to when she would catch on and figure it out! She was learning to learn the countryside and everything that came with it, she just hadn't realised it herself yet as she was still so fixated on how 'wonderful' her life back in London used to be.</div>
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Despite the far fetched nature of many parts of it (the dog they adopt gets up to some ludicrous naughtiness), despite the fact it took a while for it to grow on me (I don't think I'd be friends with Amy but that's okay) and despite the fact some details are now outdated (it was written in 2009 and the reference to Bebo made me laugh), I bloody enjoyed reading The Difference A Day Makes. I even got a bit emotional near the end. If it sounds like your cup of tea and you fancy something light but thought-provoking to read, I'd even recommend it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, my thoughts on 'The Difference A Day Makes'! Get involved in the comments and let me know if you've read this or anything similar - I'd love your recommendations!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-39615645640433365242016-01-31T12:00:00.000+00:002016-01-31T12:00:14.824+00:00Weekly Reflect #72<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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. . . <i>well</i>, this time last week we went out for family dinner/Sunday lunch to celebrate my lovely mother's birthday. I feel like I've talked a lot about birthdays in these Weekly Reflect posts recently and that's because in my family, 4 out of 5 of us have birthdays which are very close together! After a nice meal together we ventured over to the shops, armed with the excuse that mum had some Marks & Spencer vouchers she wanted to spend. I do love a good look round Marksies and once we'd finished picking up a few groceries we headed straight to the clothes sales to see what we could find. After trying a few things on, I came away with two tops I love and these gorgeous shoes which were an absolute bargain at £15.99 reduced from £55!<br />
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Monday was the day my dad and I both had some errands to run so we headed into town again. I took up my role as chief bargain hunter and helped him find a pair of shoes in the sale that were exactly what he was looking for, then we went to the post office as we both had things that need posting! I sent off my pen pal letters to <a href="http://missmeganlucy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Meg</a>, <a href="http://www.shonalouise.com/" target="_blank">Shona</a> & <a href="http://leethrifts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lee</a> which was very exciting. I love the whole process of writing letters, sending them and waiting for the reply! My dad and I then popped into TK Maxx - where I couldn't resist getting these beautiful little neon notebooks - before having lunch and then going home.<br />
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From then on the rest of the week was much of the same - I was left exhausted from Sunday & Monday's outings so I was trying to rest but simultaneously attempting to get myself organised. January was an <i>all over the place</i> month for me, I feel like I barely got the chance to blink and now it's nearly February! I've seen a lot of people on Twitter say that this was a 'trial month' and that 2016 properly starts in February and I couldn't agree more. I'm only now feeling settled enough to start working on resolution type objectives like drinking more water, reading more and experimenting with art more which I'm pleased to say are going well . . . so far anyway!<br />
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I also thought a lot about my Youtube channel this week. I haven't filmed a video since the middle of December and the reasons why are 1: I haven't really been well enough and 2: I just think I need a break from it to re-evaluate the kind of content I want to make for my channel. At the end of the day Youtube is a hobby of mine. Right now I much prefer blogging and I don't feel the need to churn out a video every week, especially if my heart wouldn't be in it, y'know? Plus, I know the little break will do me good as when I do return, I should be more enthusiastic & in the right mindset to create content I'm happy to create! Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know in case you're a viewer and start to wonder why my channel has tumbleweed blowing through it.</div>
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In other news, something very exciting happened yesterday morning. When I woke up, I opened the blinds on my bedroom windows to see snow! Albeit just a tiny dusting of the stuff, I was <i>thrilled</i>. Especially more so when it started snowing again a few minutes later! Evie even came to sit on the windowsill and watch as it whirled around and fell down which I thought was adorable.</div>
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Ooh and here's a bonus behind the scenes photo of when she tried to get in on the action while I was taking photos for my <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/january-favourites.html" target="_blank">January Favourites</a>. Evidently she likes a bit of attention. And windowsills apparently!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that was my week! Now it's your turn to get involved in the comments below and tell me what you got up to!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-89117682442404531952016-01-29T12:00:00.000+00:002016-01-29T12:00:13.830+00:00January Favourites!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's time to share all the things I was loving throughout January. I've got a good mixture of beauty, fashion & lifestyle bits to tell you about so let's get straight into it!</span></h2>
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You could count the amount of times I wore foundation in January on one hand. The cold weather has been taking it's toll on my skin so in an attempt to get it back on track, I focused a lot more on caring for it as opposed to covering it up. At the very start of the month I took advantage of the sales and treated myself to some Liz Earle products while they were discounted. Already a huge fan of their <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2015/06/liz-earle-cleanse-polish-review.html" target="_blank"><b>Cleanse & Polish </b>(review)</a>, I thought it was about time I expanded my experience of the brand! Both the <b>Instant Boost Skin Tonic</b> and the <b>Gentle Face Exfoliator</b> have been whipping my skin into shape. I intend to write a full review so look out for that soon!</div>
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As well as those, I decided I'd try my first product from La Roche-Posay.<b> Serozinc</b> is one of those raved about products that I always put off buying for some reason. However now I've been using it for about a month & a half, I can see why people get so excited about it; it reduces spots like nothing else! I think it deserves a full post of it's own so I'll save the details for that but basically, anytime I see a spot developing I spray a little of this onto the area and it's almost like the spot is stopped in it's tracks and it goes down without a fight. I will say that it can be a little drying but with my Liz Earle products there to tackle that, I think I've found a keeper!</div>
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Skincare aside, to go with my minimal makeup I found a lip combination that I've stuck to pretty much the whole month. I've been loving applying <b>Max Factor's Colour Elixir lip liner in 'Mauve Moment'</b> all over the lips for a bit of colour that's just deeper than that of my own. When I included it in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9tsDp45SaA" target="_blank">drugstore beauty haul</a>, I remember getting a comment from someone saying they found it to be quite drying and yes, it can be. However adding some lip balm over the top solves that problem, resulting in a long lasting colour which is still comfortable to wear. It's not usually like me to stick to one lip colour for a whole month, I do love to chop & change but y'know what, it's nice to have a go-to that you can rely on!</div>
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I didn't actually go January sale shopping for any clothes (until the very end of the month, so those things could possibly be in February's faves!) but I did get some amazing pyjama's for Christmas which I've kinda been obsessed with since the moment I laid eyes on them. Look at how cute the top is! So fluffy. So cosy. It's from <b>F+F at Tesco</b> and a matching sleeping mask came with it, something which has really been helping me get a better night's sleep too.</div>
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Another Christmas gift, but if I remember correctly it was New Year's when we watched <b>Big Hero 6 </b>on DVD. When I watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2S8D_SCAJY" target="_blank">the trailer</a> I knew it was gonna be good but I wasn't expecting for it to become one of my favourite films! They got the balance between really funny moments as well as heart-breaking ones spot on and the attention to every tiny detail is astonishing too. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend you do - it's gonna be one of those ones I rewatch over and over!</div>
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I also want to include the book I've been reading, as well as reading in general in my favourites this month. Something that comes with having CFS/ME is a difficulty to concentrate and ever since I developed it, reading became a real challenge so I haven't been able to pick up many books and finish them. In January however, I managed to read <b>The Difference A Day Makes by Carole Matthews</b> and although it took a lot longer to get through than I'd have liked, I consider it real progress. Anyway, onto the book! For the first couple of chapters I was really unsure whether I liked it or not. That was until something hugely shocking happened (I'm obviously not gonna give away any spoilers but I will say that I had to look up from the book and take a second to process what just happened) and from that point onwards I was hooked. With my rekindled love of reading I might start writing book reviews here so let me know if you'd like to see one for this!</div>
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Lastly I just want to mention the little bit of travelling I was able to do in January. How could I not? I went to stay with my sister in the glorious city of Cambridge from the 8th - 14th and I had a wonderful time there. I wrote a whole post about the trip which you can <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/a-week-in-cambridge-weekly-reflect-71.html" target="_blank">read here</a> if you want to know what I got up to each day. I feel so lucky to have so many happy memories of the place and I'm hoping another chance to visit will pop up in the not too distant future!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So those are the things I loved most in January! Go ahead and get involved in the comments below and let me know if you have any experience with anything I've mentioned, I'd love to know!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15785829972538288932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936440055885260733.post-83283118512825130092016-01-27T12:00:00.000+00:002016-01-27T12:00:26.893+00:00♫ January Playlist ♫<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Keeping a monthly diary of the music I listen to and sharing it with you was so much fun last year, so I've decided to keep this series going into the foreseeable future. Here's my January Playlist!</span></h2>
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To be honest January seemed to be a pretty dry month for music, from what I came across anyway! For me it mainly consisted of revisiting stuff I've been listening to a while but there were a few new tunes & some teasers to forthcoming albums. Two of my favourites, The 1975 and Kanye West are both expected to drop records next month - both of which I'm ridiculously excited for!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">THE 1975</span></i><br />
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<i>The Sound</i> by The 1975 is a super upbeat song with a gleaming melody, juxtaposed interestingly with the actual meaning behind the lyrics which are telling of a less-than-happy relationship. I don't think it's one of my favourite songs from the band but that's not to say I don't enjoy it all the same.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">KANYE WEST</span></i><br />
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As for Kanye, he uploaded a trio of songs to his Soundcloud and if they're anything to go by, SWISH is going to be incredible and a definite progression from his last album, Yeezus. I've been listening to all three over & over ever since they came out but I think <i>Facts</i> is probably the one I like most. I'm so ready to be able to listen to a whole new album of his!<br />
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Aside from those two, I stumbled across <i>Bad Blood</i>, a song by NAO when it turned up in my Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify. Her beautiful voice and soulful sound drew me in and sparked me to listen to some of her other songs; namely <i>Inhale Exhale</i> and <i>Adore You</i>. If you're a fan of Alunageorge and/or FKA Twigs, I think you'll like her!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">ONE DIRECTION</span></i><br />
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Lastly in January's playlist, I haven't been able to resist listening to One Direction's newest offering, Made In The A.M. It's not one of those albums I'll play from start to finish but there are some real gems on there. <i>Olivia</i> is a real ear-worm, I challenge anyone not to have it stuck in their head even after one play of it! As for <i>History</i>, I think it's a lovely song to leave as a lasting impression with their fans until their hiatus is over.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's my January Playlist! Now I want you to get involved in the comments below and let me know what you've been listening to this month, give me some recommendations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After hearing numerous bloggers wax lyrical about this little palette, I decided to get it a couple of months ago and I've been using it almost exclusively ever since. Here's my full review of the Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Bronze palette!</span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvKJQQL6VXsiJ1B2X5CYj9XrT_AgHi5CTVK1c0ell1cx1naGDQgx5PIMD9uZ2SAaDrq5PrlzjPLeTMv1AYck9eEwSm823UUByU4YRiG4hbvmTH5wNHcVE_YkCgbRdkPX2dt9JlkoUQwv0/s1600/thrift+o+clock+post+divider.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="35" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvKJQQL6VXsiJ1B2X5CYj9XrT_AgHi5CTVK1c0ell1cx1naGDQgx5PIMD9uZ2SAaDrq5PrlzjPLeTMv1AYck9eEwSm823UUByU4YRiG4hbvmTH5wNHcVE_YkCgbRdkPX2dt9JlkoUQwv0/s1600/thrift+o+clock+post+divider.png" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a><i style="font-family: 'times new roman';"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My THOUGHTS</span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvKJQQL6VXsiJ1B2X5CYj9XrT_AgHi5CTVK1c0ell1cx1naGDQgx5PIMD9uZ2SAaDrq5PrlzjPLeTMv1AYck9eEwSm823UUByU4YRiG4hbvmTH5wNHcVE_YkCgbRdkPX2dt9JlkoUQwv0/s1600/thrift+o+clock+post+divider.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="35" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvKJQQL6VXsiJ1B2X5CYj9XrT_AgHi5CTVK1c0ell1cx1naGDQgx5PIMD9uZ2SAaDrq5PrlzjPLeTMv1AYck9eEwSm823UUByU4YRiG4hbvmTH5wNHcVE_YkCgbRdkPX2dt9JlkoUQwv0/s1600/thrift+o+clock+post+divider.png" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a></div>
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Before this, I'd never tried any of Collection's eyeshadows so I really had no idea what to expect. However on swatching they proved themselves to be soft, apply smoothly and offer a very decent amount of pigmentation. For £3.99 you get six warm toned, bronzey shades which you can use to easily create a handful of different looks, all within a dinky, space-saving palette. I took it with me on <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/a-week-in-cambridge-weekly-reflect-71.html" target="_blank">my trip to Cambridge</a> and it was all I needed for the week! That's what I love most about it; you're not paying extra for four other shades you won't use - every one is very wearable.<br />
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Due to their almost creamy texture, fall out is fairly minimal but I find layering them on top of a cream eyeshadow (my favourites are the <a href="http://thriftoclock.co.uk/2015/09/maybelline-24hr-color-tattoos-review.html" target="_blank">Maybelline Color Tattoos</a>) completely eradicates that problem. It also increases the longevity of the eyeshadows although saying that, they do hold up impressively well on their own.<br />
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<i>IVORY & MINK:</i><br />
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<i>Ivory</i> is the most sheer in the palette but it gives a beautiful, baby pink glow which looks great swept over the lids on it's own or blended with <i>Mink</i> as I've shown here. <i>Mink</i> is a champagne shade which makes a very useful & pretty addition to the palette.<br />
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<i>OCHRE & GOLDEN BROWN:</i><br />
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<i>Ochre</i> is one of the most stunning gold eyeshadows I've ever used! It's super shimmery and pairs together well with <i>Golden Brown</i> for a bold smokey eye.<br />
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<i>Ember</i> is more than your standard shimmery brown; the pink running through it makes it gorgeously unique. <i>Nutty</i> is also interesting, in that it's a kinda of matte/shimmer hybrid. It somehow manages to be both (it's more of a sheen) and so it deepens up a smokey eye like a treat!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So those are my thoughts on this Collection palette. There isn't anything I'd really change about it to be honest! I know they do different shade variations so if you've tried any of them, please get involved in the comments below and let me know what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Honey Glow:</i></span> To me this doesn't smell particularly like honey, it's just a warm, sweet scent that would make any room feel homely. I'm not expecting this to become a new favourite but I'm sure it'll be lovely to try nonetheless!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Candy Cane Lane:</span></i> A delicious peppermint scent, I've wanted to try something like this for ages! I also think the name is pretty adorable too.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Pineapple Cilantro:</span></i> This one made my sister raise her eyebrows when I gave it to her to smell - it's SO good. With just the right blend of citrusy, tropical goodness, I can't wait to burn this when it gets closer to Spring!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sweet Apple:</i></span> It's very true to it's name, this smells exactly like you've just cut open a fresh, juicy apple and given it a big sniff. Not too sickly or synthetically sweet though which will be interesting to burn.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Ginger Dusk:</span></i> In my opinion, the smell of ginger is one of life's greatest gifts. I've had this candle before so I know it's very refreshing yet homely at the same time.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's what I bought from Yankee Candle! Personally I think the tarts are the best value for money, what do you prefer? Get involved in the comments below and let me know if you'd like to see full reviews of these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you keep up with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftoclock" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/ThriftOClock" target="_blank">Twitter</a> then you may know that for most of the past week, I was in Cambridge so this week's Weekly Reflect has a travel theme. Here's what I got up to!</span></h2>
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. . . began with a lovely Sunday lunch with some of my English family. Because they live over the pond I don't get to see them very often so it was great to catch up and have a huge roast dinner & an ice cream sundae too in Hungry Horse, Cambridge. The last time I saw my littlest cousin was when she'd just turned 1 so it was cool to see her a wee bit more grown up & able to do a lot more now she's 3! After most of us parted ways, my cousin, my sister & I had a look round a retail park closeby. We tried on a whole bunch of funky sunglasses in TK Maxx and went to Homesense & Hobbycraft for the first time. Both of which were amazing, I could have spent a whole day in each!<br />
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On Monday morning my sister and I got up bright & early to explore the city. As she's been living there for nearly 3 years now, she acted as my unofficial tour guide. It was great to have her knowledge of the place alongside my curiosity so we could discover new places she hadn't been to before as well! Oliver Bonas is an <i>amazing </i>shop. We started out with a walk around the market (which was annoyingly kinda bare), then the colleges and their gardens. It was a bit grey & rainy that day but that didn't dampen our spirits!<br />
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We visited Hardy's sweet shop, aka one of the coolest places EVER. The entire shop was packed wall to wall with unique, exciting chocolates & sweets of all kinds, a whole two floors of them. Yup, TWO FLOORS. I probably would have ended up buying a lot more than I did if I didn't have my sister to calm me down!<br />
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Bag of sweets in hand, we searched for somewhere to have lunch. It was quite the hunt because there was so much choice! We ended up going to Bill's, a restaurant I'd heard good things about but had never tried before. I can safely say it's one of my favourite places I've ever eaten - everything about it was just wonderful; the interior, the service, the food . . . the <i>food</i>. I had the kale, quinoa & avocado salad followed by warm cinnamon donuts with chocolate dipping sauce and I've been raving about them ever since. Incredible. With full bellies we marched around the shops and I got a few things from MAC which I'll blog about soon!<br />
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Then on Tuesday I met up with <a href="https://thelifeofathinker.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Liam</a> for tea & cake in Costa. He's one of the nicest people I've got to know through blogging and it was so cool to meet in person and find out he's just as friendly & chatty as he is online!<br />
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For the rest of the day I chilled at my sister's place, then that evening some of her friends came over for dinner and played Cranium. If you haven't played it before, it's kind of a mixture of a few board games and can be absolutely hilarious - we were cracking up the whole time!<br />
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Wednesday was the day we went to Grantchester! It's a small village close to Cambridge which lends it's name & scenery to one of my favourite TV shows. It's also (apparently) home to the highest concentration of Nobel Prize winners so overall it's a pretty cool place. We sat inside The Orchard tea rooms for lunch, overlooking the beautiful gardens which is what a lot of famous & prestigious people have also done over the years. (You can <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orchard_(tea_room)" target="_blank">see the list here</a>, I think it's pretty interesting!) Once we were done we took a walk around, up to the church and onto the land overlooking the river. The views were so beautiful and it was so worth the trek to get there. Photos can't do it justice.<br />
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Then that night one of my other uncles picked us up and we had dinner with some more family in a place called Jolly Postie in Royston. It's a restaurant that used to be a post office and they've really gone to town with keeping the decor 'post' themed. There were huge mocked up postcards hanging from the ceiling, post boxes dotted around and even an old post van which you could sit and eat in if you wanted to! Aside from all of that, it was a super cosy place to eat and the food & company were both lovely. It was the best way to spend my last night of the trip!<br />
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The next day, I made the journey from Cambridge to London to Belfast on my own. Stressful, but I managed to keep my anxiety under control and I'm proud of myself for that! I'm also proud of all I managed to do while I was in Cambridge - it's taken a toll on my illness but I feel so fortunate to have been able to do it at all. Since I've been home I've just been resting & recuperating, catching up with my family & cat who I missed loads and I received my blogger pen pal letter from <a href="http://missmeganlucy.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Megan</a>, which I'm sure I'll talk about more in another post. There's also been some snow here & a fox appeared at the top of our garden on Friday!<br />
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There's a saying that travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer and I certainly feel richer, refreshed, motivated & really excited to improve my life and work hard on <a href="http://www.thriftoclock.co.uk/2016/01/my-2016-blogging-resolutions.html" target="_blank">my 2016 blogging resolutions</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that was my week! Now I want you to get involved in the comments below and let me know what you got up to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a week. I'm actually not writing this post from my usual home in Ireland, I'm currently in Cambridge! Read on and you'll find out why . . . let's take some time to reflect on the past week!</span></h2>
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. . . began with my dad's birthday which was celebrated by going out for a meal with the family. Well, actually two meals because at the last minute it turned out my sister couldn't make it on Monday night so we all went to another restaurant the next night when she could! I don't think I've ever been out for dinner two nights in a row before but it was fun, we had some delicious food and as always, it was lovely to spend the time together. And not have to do any washing up either!<br />
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I also really felt the need the get back into yoga this week. I always find it calms me and settles down any pain I'm in, so I decided to get out my mat and try some of Adriene's (from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene" target="_blank">Yoga with Adriene</a>) videos. I'm so glad I did and can't wait to gain more progress as I put in more practice - ideally I'd like to do yoga every single day and I will reach that goal!</div>
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Something pretty exciting came in the post midweek; the MAC lipstick I won from <a href="http://www.shonalouise.com/" target="_blank">Shona</a>'s giveaway! The shade (Twig) is absolutely gorgeous and of course I'll review it here in good time. A mahoosive thank you to Shona again, she is such a star and if you're not already following her blog I really recommend you do. Also if you know of any MAC lip liners that you think would go well with Twig, (or just any pretty MAC liners) let me know because I'm quite tempted to treat myself and try one!<br />
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Then, after quite a lot of hullabaloo, I boarded a plane to Cambridge on Friday night! I booked a trip to stay here with my sister a few months ago, however during that time I became unsure whether I'd be well enough to go or not. The trouble with having a chronic illness is that making plans for the future can be quite difficult and don't always, well, <i>go to plan</i>. I changed my mind completely so many times wondering if I should or not but in the end I decided that I'd do my best to enjoy myself whether I'm ill or not.<br />
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So far, I'm loving it! My sister and I got here late on Friday night, then I spent all of yesterday resting because the journey well and truly exhausted me. I'm excited to get out and explore the city a bit over the next few days which I will most certainly be documenting over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thriftoclock" target="_blank">Instagram</a> if you want to keep up with things as and when they happen!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, another week gone by! I am really missing my family & my wee cat Evie but I know that this time next week I'll be able to cuddle them all again. I'd love for you to get involved in the comments below and let me know what you got up to this week!</span></div>
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