Autumn Q&A

Summer is now officially over, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter! People have been asking for a Autumn Essentials but also a Q&A so I have mixed the 2 together and I hope you enjoy it!

What is your favourite thing about Autumn?
It has to be, layering all your clothes together and heading down to the stables, seeing all the horses munching in the field, with light fog, all wrapped in rugs! It is just so cute and now I go 2-3 times a week, I cant wait to see them and going on hacks. Its so much nicer riding in Summer when it isn't hot, as its not enjoyable with a hat on and thick jodphurs, I'm probably the only one that thinks this!

What is your Autumn essential, this year?
So I went out on a shopping trip, because I had worked in the summer, babysitting, I wanted to pick up a few things! I ended up getting a black leather jacket, and black leigh jeans. I have never owned Black Jeans before and I really needed some! Leather Jackets, have come back into fashion, you can layer them, or wear them on their own. They are amazing!

What is your favourite foundation?
I have stopped wearing foundation and I'am now using the Bodyshop BB Cream, there has been mixed reviews on this, but I LOVE it, it gives a flawless finish, gives me the coverage I need. I really, really like it and will be repurchasing. Its what I wear to school and it doesn't feel like you have got anything on. I really like it and would recommend it, if you are struggling to find something.

What are you most looking forward to this Autumn?
My birthday! My birthday, is on the 23rd October but its a Thursday, which means that its at school, however I will get to see all my friends. I'm also having a birthday party, as last year I didn't do anything for my birthday. All my friends are coming and its going to be really great night, I cant wait!

Favourite Candle?
My favourite candle is going to have to be the Yankee Candle 'Autumn Wreath'. I'm not the best at describing how Candles smell but its a warm, spicy smell and has a hint of cinnamon. It was one to go and try for yourself and I will be burning it alot this Autumn!

I have only done 5 questions, but I hope you enjoy it and I will see you again soon!

Lots of Love,
Darcey xx

A Change in Days ~ Monday to Sunday

Posting my main blogpost, on a Monday has been really difficult and a lot of pressure with homework etc. 

So I'am changing my main blogpost publishing day from Monday to Sunday! My one for today has already been published, so please go and check it out! 

Hopefully when things settle down and I get in a routine I can do a few Mini Megs during the week! 

Lots of Love,

Darcey xxx

Flirty Dancing ~ Jenny McLachlan ~ Review

On Wednesday, Jenny came to my school, to give the year 9's a talk about her book. 

She spoke to us for an hour about the process of producing a book and the ideas behind it, it was very interesting to hear about how things happen behind the scenes. 

She spoke to us about the cover of her book, the publishers and how she writes and how she generates the ideas! 

Jenny was a really nice person, answered a lot of questions and because she used to be a English teacher, she really knew how to get everyone involved. 

I listened to everything and learnt a lot, and if you know me I don't have the best attention span so it must have been good! 

At the end of the talk, we had the chance to buy the book and get it signed by her. I was unsure whether I was going to buy the book as I didn't know anything about it, but after 5 minutes of Jenny talking, I knew I wanted the book! 

So I queued up and she was really nice, we had a little chat about dancing and how I didn't like it because I couldn't do it and she was talking about how she couldn't do it but loved Jive. I didn't feel anxious or nervous and she was really nice and easy to talk to. She signed my book and put a little message in it. 

I started the book on Wednesday and I've already finished it! 

It's such a good book, I was hooked by the first page! I never ever wanted to stop reading, I just kept on going. 

I don't want to give too much away about the book as I personally hate people giving spoilers away! 

But it's about girls, friendships and boys and dramas but then something amazing happens. It's book that you laugh at, gasp at in shock! You can't get anything better and it's not just for girls, it's for boys too! 

I would defiantly recommend getting your hands on the book! 

Lots of Love, 

Darcey xxx

My Makeup Routine - Back to School

I went back to school on Friday 5th September. I wanted to go for a very minimal look today and I didn't want to show I had caked makeup on. 

I have fallen out with my Match Perfection  Foundation, it's not been sitting right and has given me a cakey look and I'm not sure why so until I find out, I have fallen in love with a brand new product. 

First of all I cleanse & moisturise my skin, I then use my Rimmel Primer which is amazing and really sets the skin and lasts all day. 

I then use my Match Perfection Concealer under my eyes, on my nose and any blemishes. This creates a nice base, ready for the next step.

I bought the brand new Bodyshop Self Adapting BB Cream. I use the colour 01 and blend it all in over my face. This gives a really flawless look and gives me better coverage than anything else. 

I will be doing a review on this, very soon so keep your eyes peeled. 

I then use my They're Real Mascara and because I want it really natural so I dot flick the wand right up instead I do little flicks and make my lashes looker fuller and thicker. This works really well and if you would like a tutorial, comment below.

I then apply my Burts Bees Lip Balm which has a little tint just to give me lips more moisture but also it makes them look like I have a lipgloss on but don't. I reapply this during the day to keep them looking their best. 

And that's all I do! A few very simple steps and nothing else! It's really affordable and I will be doing a Dupe Blogpost so if you can't afford everything I will do a blogpost. 

The only thing that is really high end is my mascara, it's really worth it and lasts a very long time, defiently one to check out! 

Hope you enjoyed reading about how I make myself ready for the day and I don't look like a zombie! 

See you soon! 

Lots of Love,

Darcey xx

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