Friends..

I'm not the most social person, I have friends, not the most, I'm not the most the most popular but that's the way I like it. I wouldn't want it any other way to be honest, as friends cause drama and drama interrupts your work and I would much prefer to save my social life for later on in my life. I sound like a work addict but I just believe work is so important, it determines how good you future is. 

I do love my friends and I wouldn't change them for the world. I meet up with them, see them during the day. 

I have had my ups and downs with friends but it's taught me a lot and I have spent some time with no one to go round  with at school so I went in the library and in those couple of weeks/months my grades improved and it just shows that small changes can have such a big effect. 

And I know you can't get through life with no friends but sometimes life is a challenge and you have to work it out. Luckily I have lovely friends now and they are really supportive but I haven't had a easy ride. 

I'm in no way attention seeking or looking for it but other people go through this and I felt alone. I would never like to feel like that again. I hope you understand this. 

One thing I would say is don't look desperate don't hunt for friends as they will never last long. People will come along as it's the people you don't think you will be friends with that you are actually friends with. 

Don't pressure people into being your friends and it will never give you a good reputation. 

I hope you enjoyed this short but sweet little blogpost and I will see you again so! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx

My Shower Routine!

I love showers, I spend ages in there and really enjoy them, this is my thinking time! Pretty weird, I know! 

So first of all I stand under the shower for a couple of minutes and get my hair wet. 

Then I get a scrunchie and some body wash and rub it over my legs and under arms! Then I get my razor and shave my legs and under arms. I do this everynight as it doesn't take me long! 

Then I wash my hair and my body with the Radox Passion Fruit Splash body wash as this is very refreshing and you really feel clean afterwards. 

I wash my hair with Aussie Hair Products - see my hair routine blogpost. 

If I have something special coming up, I will use a body scrub a few days before. I love all the Soap & Glory ones, especially the sugar crush one. They normally have a offer on in boots so it maybe worth picking a few up.

My shower routine is very simple, but it has to be as I'm always really busy and I like to get a early night! 

I hope you enjoyed this and hopefully when the bathroom is finished, I will do a bathroom tour. But it might be a while yet! 

See you soon! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx 

Evening Routine - School Time!

So after a long day at school and then doing your homework, all you want to do is relax. 

So after I have finished my homework, I will go and sit on the sofa, watch some TV or YouTube and relax. 

Then I will go and feed my little rabbit Lottie who loves to eat! I will give her a cuddle and sort her bed out ready for the night ahead so she's all snuggly. 

My mum or dad would have cooked dinner so I will go and wash my hands and eat dinner. If for some reason they don't cook dinner, I will cook it myself which can be dodgy as I'm not the greatest cook! 

Once I've eaten dinner, I will watch the news! Which seems very boring and not what you want to do but it's more for the weather and I was watching it a while ago and Zoe Sugg popped up so it's not always boring! 

Then I will go upstairs, take all my makeup off and have a shower. (Shower Routine coming soon). 

I will then do my skincare, moisturise all my body and lay my school clothes out for the next day or if it's a Friday I will check the weather for the weekend and then lay out a outfit which is normally trackies if I'm not going out! 

Then I will get a drink, climb into bed and go on my phone for abit and then sleep. 

I like to get a early night so I feel refreshed in the morning, I'm normally in bed by 9.15pm and asleep by 9.30pm. It doesn't take me long to get to sleep!

So I hoped you enjoy this and I will see you again soon! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx

BACK TO SCHOOL SERIES

This is going to be very short and sweet, but I'm going to be doing a back to school series, to help you for when you return to school! 

I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx 

Homework

Everybody hates homework, well most people do. But I'm in the minority that doesn't actually mind homework. Yes I'm weird, but I love learning new things and helps me have a better understanding of what's going on when back in the classroom! 

I hate mymaths! It's so boring and maths isn't my best subject but any other subject I will just crack on with it! 

The best thing to do is start it straight away, as soon as you get it, then you don't have to worry about it the night before like many people do! 

Also set yourself a limit, so for every hours work you do, you have a 10 minute break. So say to yourself you do 2 hours a night, which may sound extreme but it's a way of keeping on top of it and not worrying. I get in from school at around 3.20pm so by the time I've got in, hand a drink and snack is 3.30pm which means I'm done by 6pm at the latest. That gives me the rest of the evening! 

If you struggle with homework, ask for help, from teachers, parents, friends, anybody that you think can help and they will probably be happy to help! 

If you don't like doing it all after school, go to your library at school at lunch and do it there! It's probably the best place as you won't get distracted, there's lots of resources that can help you and it's quiet. It's a win-win situation.

Instead of keeping getting up and down, before you start, get your pencil case, your books, a snack and a drink so that you don't get distracted along the way, it's best to sit at a table away from anybody so they don't come and talk to you. The worst thing to do is get distracted.

TURN YOUR PHONE OFF! It may seem hard but you have all evening to go on your phone, twitter, Facebook, snapchat, anything you use can wait. Homework will help your education and education determines your future! Don't let your phone ruin it. 

Don't stress about it, if you stress, it will affect your work and then you will panic, seriously teachers will understand and don't tell them the day it's due in, tell them as soon as you can and I'm sure you can come to some agreement. 

I'm still at school and the last thing you want to do is come in from a day learning, to do more work but it will pay off and you just have to look on the positive side. 

I try to get it all done during the week but it's not always possible! So sometimes I do spend a couple of hours doing homework at the weekend! 

It's good to get into a routine young, like I did as I start my gsces in September so I will have lots of homework and it will really help being prepared and being used to homework. 

I hope homework doesn't kill you too much and I will see you again soon! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx

My Morning Routine - School Time

6.15am my alarm rings, I roll over in bed, unplug my phone and check social media. Once all checked, I plug my phone back in so I know where it is and head downstairs. 

I normally have Coco Pops or Ready Brek for breakfast with a glass of water. 

Then I go up stairs, brush my teeth, do my skincare routine. 

Then I do my makeup (blogpost coming soon). 

I then get dressed, head downstairs and do my hair or if I'm feeling lazy or want my hair to look good then my mum does it! It doesn't really bother me that my mum does it and she does a better job! 

I'm normally finished my 7.05/7.15am depending on what I'm doing. Then I watch TV or do some last minute homework/revision. 

I then leave for School at 7.45am if my mum is working as I have to get a lift and my dad drops me off but if my mum isn't working I will leave at 7.50am to get there for 7.55am as I like to get there early to avoid the rush! 

Please check out my blogpost for my skincare routine, and if you have any questions please ask! Look out for my school makeup routine, coming soon! 

Lots of Love,

Darcey xx

Back to School Q&A

I know I have only just done a Q&A but this has been requested multiple times and I thought it was perfect for this week as I go back to school this week and so do alot of other people!

What beauty things do you put in your school bag?
I put in my powder and Real Techniques powder brush, a lip balm that i'm loving normally my Burts Bee, Soap and Glory hand sanitizer. I normally top up my powder at lunch but only if I need to. My lips always dry out so a lip balm is always with me! School is full of bacteria and I like to stay clean so I always have a hand sanitizer normally the Soap and Glory one because it smells so good! I also use a dry shampoo after PE and I use the Tresemme one as its transparent. So to make this work I also have my Tangle Teezer with me.

What do you put in your pencil case?
I have pens and pencils for writing, then I have my Oxford Maths Set, Scientific Calculator, 30cm Ruler, selection of Sharpies and Coloured Pencils. Also a rubber and sharpener. This may seem alot but I hate having to keep going up the front for things and it wastes time so then I have everything there. People always say i'm really selfish because I won't let people borrow my things as this when I always lose them and everything is so expensive and this way I can normally get all my stuff to last the whole school year and even the year after. So sorry but don't ask me for things!

What time do you wake up?
 I don't want to give too much away as i'm hoping once I've started school and got into a routine I will do a morning routine for school. But I wake up at 6.15am every morning. This is because I like to lay in bed before getting up, in this time I check my phone.

What is your school fragrance?
I don't really use a perfume but if I do it will be the One Direction, One Moment. But normally I will just use a Impulse Spray and i'm not too picky but I really like the Loving Words one and I will just put this in my bag to top up during the day.

How do you wear your hair for school?
I don't spend alot of time on my hair, if I forget its PE, before I start I will always chuck it up in a messy bun or ponytail. But normally I will either do a french plait all the way down my head or do half up, half down or plait 2 bits of hair at the front and then clip them back. But I like to have my hair out my face. I don't spend hours on my hair.

Packed Lunch or School Dinners?
Packed Lunches all the way! I hate school dinners, primary school put me off them as they were disgusting and never fresh. Also i'm the worlds fussiest eater! I'm so picky and it saves me worrying about what I'm having for lunch if I pack it at home. I just normally have a sandwich, yoghurt and a few snacks, Nothing big. I don't think I will ever eat school dinners, I don't even hair Christmas Dinner!

So I hope this has answered a few of your questions and you can find out my take on school. I will be doing one on Homework, so look out for that and my morning routine!

See you soon.
Lots of Love,
Darcey xx

Real Techniques - Make Up Brushes

I use a range of Make Up Brushes, but Real Technique brushes, are by far my favourite, they apply the makeup really well and give you a really good finish. 

    Even though they are a little pricey, its defiantly worth it, they last ages, and you don't have to keep          washing them. 

To see if I liked them, I just bought the core collection. This set consists of a Buffing Brush, Contour Brush, Foundation Brush and Detailer Brush.
The Buffing Brush is really good to apply foundation, I put a dot of foundation on my cheeks, forehead, nose and chin and then buff it all a round for a flawless finish.
I use the Contour Brush for bronzer, blusher and highlighter and it does the job incredibly well.
I actually use the Foundation Brush for concealer as with the pointy end you can really get to the corner of your eyes but also for blemishes.
I don't really use the Deatiler Brush for everyday as I use it for special occasion to apply the makeup just where I want it as its so small. But its also really good for applying lipstick.

I also use the powder brush, blusher brush and setting brush. 

The powder brush applies the powder evenly and you never look cakey. The blusher brush does the exact same but for blusher and its really big and light so you don't get the product all in one place. The setting brush, is amazing for setting makeup (Stating the obvious!) but for concealer it really puts it in place and it doesn't budge all day. Perfect for a busy day. 

Sorry I didnt post last week but I have been so busy, see you again soon. 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xx

Beauty Q&A!

So as I havent done 'MiniMegs' as much as I liked to, I thought I would make the most of my time off and write loads! So my first one is a Q&A! I hope you enjoy.

Whats your beauty school essentials?
I like to keep my look really simple. For school I just wear a primer due to oily skin and a tiny bit of foundation with concealer. Then I will just put on some 'they're real mascara' from benefit and my burts bee lip balm.
To school I will just take my 'Stay Matte' powder for any touch ups but to be honest I never really feel the need to top up. I will then just take my lip balm with me in-case my lips dry out.
I really don't go overboard and never go for the 'cakey' look. Some people don't even realise i'm wearing makeup, I just wear it to cover any blemishes.

How do you make sure your lipsticks stays on for the whole evening?
First of all its all about preparation, make sure during the whole day you use lip balm so that you have really soft lips to help the lipstick glide on.
You then want to use your normal lip colour, lip liner to make sure there's something for the lipstick, to stick to. But make sure to cover your whole lip, not just the outline.
Then apply the lipstick you are wanting to wear.
If you are wanting a matte lip, just leave it there and make sure to take it with you as it may to start to fade.
If you are wanting a glossy lip, apply some lip gloss that is the same colour as the lipstick. Then take your lip-gloss with you to make sure you always have a glossy look.
I personally prefer to keep lipstick for special occasions and the winter but some people wear it all the time, its completely your choice. But normally I will just wear a really nice lip gloss.

What is the best high end foundation and which is the best low end foundation?
My best low end foundation is the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, its really easy to apply and gives just the right amount of coverage I need. I will keep repurchasing this for years to come!

I couldn't decide between the high end foundation so I have chosen 4! Which maybe cheating but I use all of them on such a regular basis that I couldn't leave one out!
My first one would have to be the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW! I'm the biggest Benefit Fan ever and you will soon realise this! This foundation just gives such a flawless finish like it says, its super easy to apply, looks really natural and really stays on for a long time, I couldn't ask for anything more!
My second one is also from Benefit! This is the Big Easy Multi Balancing Complexion Perfector, this is super easy to apply, doesn't cause alot of damage to the skin. I can also wear this without concealer, as it has such good coverage! Its defiantly one to invest in, you won't regret it.
SURPRISE! The third one is also from Benefit and this is my Hello Flawless, Custom Powder Cover Up! My mum bought me this and I really wasn't keen on it, I wouldn't even open it up, I thought it wouldn't give any coverage or even make my skin look better. It was like this for about a week, then I thought was it there to lose? So I tried it and I have not left it alone since, I was completely wrong, it gives amazing coverage, you don't need a concealer and it comes with a sponge and brush so its super easy to apply. I apply it with the sponge and then really blend it with the brush. I defiantly choose this, if i'm really struggling with my skin! I'm so please I tried it and it lasts forever!
SHOCK! My 4th favourite is nothing to do with Benefit and its from Nars. Most people talk about the Nars Sheer Glow but because my skin is oily, this didn't help so I went for the 'Sheer Matte Foundation' and I instantly fell in love. This has amazing coverage and I really look for this in foundation as you can tell and this doesn't leave any unwanted shine. Defiantly one to try out if you haven't already.

What celebrity do you go to, for makeup ideas?
100% Sam Faiers, i'm the biggest TOWIE fan and she always looks really elegant and flawless but still natural. I defiantly would like to have a few makeup lessons off her! If you don't know about her or not sure what i'm talking about go and check her out!
But I also don't just look at her for makeup, she is also a very good role model, she always helps others out and really knows what she is talking about. She always looks after people and generally does care but she also has the most amazing clothes! I defiantly look up to her and I think I always will. I don't want to be exactly her but I always think its nice to have someone you want to be like, so that you can always challenge yourself. Everyone has a different view. She is also extremely brave and really copes with things, she always has a smile on her face! When she was in Big Brother and was ill, she still smiled and made the most of it and I think that's the best way to live life! I bet she also looks up to somebody.

Wheres your favourite place to shop for makeup?
Superdrug or Boots 100% they always have really affordable things but also a little more pricey things. My local ones are really nice and the staff always recommend products and tell me how to use them and I think this is really important especially for young girls who are only just learning. I think the staff are better at boots but that is my opinion and its nothing against superdrug as the staff are always helpful. Also the local boots have more variety. But I love Superdrug too. Its your choice!

So I have only chosen 5 questions, but have answered them the best I can and if you have any more questions let me know and I will answer them next time!

Lots of Love,
Darcey xx

Lemon & Ginger Chicken with Rice

Sorry, I didn't post yesterday but I wanted to wait until I made this dish so I could adapt to make it better. So I hope you enjoy my first ever cooking post! 

So I made Lemon & Ginger Chicken with Rice.

What you need: 

1 Chicken Breast per person 

Ground Ginger 

1 Lemon

White Rice

Squeeze all the lemon juice out of the lemon using a juicer or squeeze into a small bowl.

Cut all the fat, off the chicken and then dice it into small cubes. 

Mix the lemon juice and chicken together in a mixing bowl and gradually add the ginger into sprinkles. Add however much you like, to your preference. 

Mix all together until all the chicken is covered.

Leave to marinate for 45 minutes. 

While marinating put the rice into a saucepan and fill with water and mix then drain the water out, repeat 4 times or until the water isn't white, washing the rice.

Then fill the saucepan with water and leave the rice. 

Then add olive oil to a frying pan and add the chicken.

Cook until the chicken is white, cut in half to check (make sure it's a big piece). Add until the rice is soft.

Then serve & enjoy. 

Looks plain but full of flavour and very yummy!

Please tweet and Instagram me if you do make this recipe and let me know what you think. 

Lots of Love,

Darcey xx

XFactor Auditions, SSE Arena, Wembley - Monday 4th August 2014

I briefly told you yesterday about my trip to Wembley to watch the XFactor Auditions, it was a very long day, with a lot to see but defiantly worth it! I had such a good time, I went with just my mum.

I woke up at 7.30am, did my makeup and hair and went off to the train station to catch the 9:09am train, to London Charing Cross. We bought a travel card for ALL zones. We got the Bakerloo Line (northbound) to Baker Street and then the Jubilee Line (northbound) to Wembley Park. It was really easy to get to the arena, you just follow the path round to the right once you have walked down the stairs, making sure not to go up the ramp. We got there with no problems.

The queues to get the tickets were very long and you would have to be waiting a very long while, luckily a group of girls had been upgraded to Priority Seating and they had 2 spare tickets, meaning we didn't have to queue. Result! We had 4 spare tickets and we felt really bad but nobody wanted them!
We walked round the outlet and it was really bad, there was nothing, it was busy and it wasn't really discounted!

I even got to meet Dermot!

We went to TGI Fridays for lunch, they were queuing to get in, but we got in with no problems and even though it was busy, the service was fantastic! We were seen quickly, the food was hot and really nice, and they got things really quickly! Bearing it mind how busy it was, this was fantastic!

We then queued to get in, we thought are seats would be bad, but they were fine and it was a really enjoyable show!

@officialroycey (twitter username, make sure to give him a follow) entertained us before the judges and acts came. He was extremely funny and time passed very quickly!

We then met the judges, Mel B, Cheryl & Louis. We were told Simon wouldn't be coming until later in the show. Mel B left to go somewhere, I can't remember where and then Simon came so there was only ever 3 judges, which was a shame but certainly made it more interesting.

Before we got sent to the doors, we watched a few people be interviewed and it was amazing to see how they are really like and how they respond!

It just shows you how much work goes in and all behind the scenes and its amazing! You get to see how people really feel and this gives you an impression about them, it was such a fantastic way to learn about different people!

The show was mean't to finish at 7pm but didn't finish til 8.30pm/8.45pm. People started leaving but we stayed right til the end and it was fantastic! Defiantly worth the trip.

We then got the tube back, the same way we came but in reverse and the train had already arrived. Perfect!

I wrote my blogpost on my way home, make sure to check that out as it involves YOU. http://darceymegs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/summer-scrapbook-project-2014.html

I was so hungry when we finally got back, it was 10pm and I was starving so I made my mum drive to McDonalds so I could get some tea. I had 3 Chicken Select Meal, yummy!

When I have been using the tubes for the day and been in dirty and busy places, I always make a real effort when I get in.
So I took off ALL my makeup, had a shower, washed my hair, used a body scrub in the shower to make sure my skin was super clean and then I did all the usual of brush your teeth etc. I made sure I did my hair care routine (http://darceymegs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/my-haircare-routine.html). I then used my body moisturiser as my skin was quite dry so this just helped things and I also did my skincare routine. Just to make sure everything was clean and nothing nasty and dirty was left in there.
Through out the day, especially after getting out a train station etc, I used my soap & glory had sanitiser as I didn't want any germs spreading, even though I have woken up this morning with a slight cold!
I always make sure to keep hydrated as you don't want to start feeling ill half way through the day, just carry a water bottle with you at all times, if you forget and cant get hold of water which I doubt, even a soft drink will help, even if its coke or lemonade. Just to keep you hydrated!

I didnt think I would get to bed before Midnight but I did and if you follow me on twitter you would already know that!

The 2 people, I managed to get pictures of. You can defiently see which one I like the most! The one in the blue shirt, has tried 3 times in Italy but didnt succeed and then he came over here and had the whole arena on their feet clamping, cheering and dancing! It was such a positive vibe.

Thank You all SO much for all your support, especially over the last few weeks, it means the world to me.

Much Love, 

Darcey xx

Summer Scrapbook Project 2014

I'm currently writing and posting this blogpost, on a train, on the way home from XFactor Auditions at Wembley Arena, it was such a fantastic night, and I can't wait to see it again on TV. 

This year, I wanted to make the summer memorable as I have a lot planned. So I wanted to keep the memories forever, the best way I thought I could do this is in a scrapbook! 

So I bought a A5 scrapbook and decorated with Laura Ashley samples out of their catalogue. I then covered it in sticky back plastic and I was ready to go! 

I take the pictures on my phone or camera and then print them off and stick them in! Sometimes I need 1 page, sometimes I need 2! So it all depends. You can style it how you like. I write down the event, the date and keys words. For example I went to Hickstead Royal International Show with my riding academy & I took a picture of Ben Dalton riding a horse so I printed it out and put underneath Ben Dalton & the name of the horse he was riding. It's that simple! You can use all different colours and shapes for pictures! You can do whatever you like! 

I have included the Hickstead Royal Intenational Show, A Trip to Hastings and I have a few more to add, including XFactor so that will be my job for tomorrow! 

I challenge YOU to do this scrapbook project you can make it as easy as you like but you could also sent yourself a challenge! Let's make Summer 2014 the one to remember! 

Use the hashtag - #DMSummer2014 on Instagram & Twitter to show me yours! Have fun! 

At the end of the summer I will do a whole blogpost on the things I have included! Don't forget to join in & I will see you soon! 

Have a good week.

Lots of Love,

Darcey xx