Update

Hi guys! Sorry I haven't wrote a blog post in a while! I've been super busy with work, home life etc.

Buuuut, I have ordered a few new items to review on here so those posts should be coming within the next few days.

I'm so excited to try another Morphe Brushes palette and I'm looking for a new foundation with a heavy coverage without being matte.

We'll see how it goes! 

Until next time.

Ciara Xo

10 things you need to do at Disneyland Paris. ♡

1. Disney Dreams

Disney Dreams is the firework show at Disneyland Paris. It is on every night, times vary depending on what season/time of week it is. I'd say it was my favourite part of Disney even though there are so many memories. It's emotional. It has brilliant water shows, fireworks, songs to sing along to, graphics and fire. It's truly amazing, and I don't think videos can show you how good it is in real life. It's an absolute must.

2. Ride The Tower of Terror

The Tower of Terror is famous at Disneyland. It's a plummeting hotel lift with ghosts and an amazing view of the park. I was desperate to try it, and it did not disappoint. The decor is outstanding and the ride itself is stomach dropping. It's not for the faint-hearted though, I'd stay away if you're not good with heights!

3. Watch the Parade

The Parade is another obvious choice, but it truly is spectacular. See all your favourite characters dancing around, and watch the sets come to life. My personal favourite was Toy Story, Peter Pan and Tangled. I'd advise to get there early for a spot though, and don't stand behind the crowd because people will literally not care if they're blocking your view and standing right in front of you.

4. Have an American Breakfast at Annette's Diner

Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, beans, potato sticks, pancakes with syrup, coffee and orange juice. I cannot stress how good it is! We were staying at Disney's Santa Fe hotel and it was always continental breakfasts so on the second last day, we couldn't wait to get a cooked breakfast. The staff are lovely, it was such a quick service and the place is so pretty inside, decorated like a 50's diner. I highly recommend this restaurant.

5. Visit Sleeping Beauty's castle

The castle is an iconic feature of Disneyland, but inside is so beautiful. There's a dragon guarding the castle in the basement, and if you venture upstairs you can read the story in mosaic windows and storybooks. After that you can wander outside and look down on the park. It's one of my favourite parts of the park.

6. Stay at Disney's Santa Fe

Disney's hotels are really expensive, and if you're looking for somewhere cheaper to put your head down at night, Santa Fe is the one. It's a lovely hotel though, designed like a drive in movie, with New Mexico apartments. We were given breakfast each morning but decided to try the tex-mex themed buffet for dinner one night and we were so surprised! I thought it was by far the best buffet, and you get so much selection and it's worth the money.

7. Watch the car stunt show

I'm not the biggest fans of cars, but when you're on holiday you make the most of it. I was taken back by how much I enjoyed the show, actually. They keep it entertaining, different stunts, different stories and it definitely gets your attention.

8. Watch the Jedi Training Academy

It's all about the wee ones fighting with Darth Vader and learning the way of the force. I'm a massive Star Wars fan so I jumped at the chance of viewing it. I went in with the idea that it was just a mediocre little show, but in fact it was great. I only wish I was 8 years old again and could get up on the stage!

9. Ride Space Mountain

Another first for me, and I couldn't wait. Sadly we couldn't convince the wee one to go on it, but I managed to ride it twice during our visit. I adore theme parks and will go hunting for the tallest, scariest ride, so this was right up my street. What I will say is, when you're waiting to shoot off into the pitch black, make sure your head is resting on the back of the seat or else you'll end up with major whiplash. Such a great ride!

10. Have fun and let your inner child out

I'm obsessed with Disney, so you can imagine how ecstatic I was when I found out my boyfriend had booked 5 days as a Christmas gift. All I can say, is just enjoy the experience. It is such a magical place, it feels like you're in another completely different world. We're hoping to book a holiday to Florida for next year and it couldn't come quick enough!

Unique Avenue and New Look.

Hi guys! 

So it was my birthday two weeks ago, 21 yay! (In denial...) and since I got mostly money from family etc I thought I would treat myself to a few new items.

The first was these gorgeous Ariana sunglasses by Unique Avenue. Glasgow had been unusually roasting, but typically once they arrived the sun disappeared. 

I'd like to say speedy delivery but to be honest, I was quite disappointed. I'd seen a few people commenting on their instagram posts about the glasses, and customer service advisors for the company had informed it would take 3 working days to arrive. Naturally, I bought them that night and expected them to be here in a few days.

I eventually messaged them to ask where my parcel was as it didn't have any tracking information on their website to what I was informed "3 working days". When I asked if that was after my questioning, they replied "yes". That's it. Just yes. No explanation, and the only thing I can think of is maybe they were pre-order but nowhere on the website mentioned that. I feel like I was really misinformed, I may have bought from somewhere else that did next day delivery because let's face it, loads of boutiques have similar styles.

They are so pretty though, mirrored, rose gold and I feel very hollywood when wearing them. The legs seemed quite slack when they arrived though, so I had to tighten the sides which you wouldn't really expect when they're new.

All in all, I would recommend the sunglasses, but perhaps not the company. Not until they start advertising pre-orders and being a bit more professional.

My second purchase was this off-the-shoulder top from New Look. As soon as I seen it on their website I was in love, and it was under £20 when I signed up to their newsletter for 20% off. 

The colours looked very vibrant and when it arrived, I was not disappointed. A mixture of blues, purples, pinks and orange, it's the perfect summer top. The delivery came super fast, I never returned any of the items (what?!). I was so happy with everything.

I wore it with black, ripped, skinny jeans, nude pumps and a nude handbag for meeting the girls after work. We went to Sloans for dinner and drinks, then won the pub quiz.

I'd definitely recommend buying this top! It's so comfy, pretty and can be worn in a lot of different ways.

Disneyland Paris May 2016

A video from my trip to Disneyland Paris May 2016 ♡

Today's Makeup Look ♡

This morning while I was getting ready for work, I tried two new products that I had picked up yesterday while shopping with my mum in Glasgow.

I had overspent this week so I was looking for something bargain priced.

The first product I picked up was Sleek Makeup's "Matte Me" in Birthday Suit.
  This was actually my first purchase by this brand. My problem is the matte's sometimes irritate me when they're too dry, but I love the way they look on and the small creases they create on your lips. Think Angelina Jolie, back in the day. 

I was actually presently surprised with this product. Not only do you only need a tiny bit, but it's one of the best matte's I've tried because it doesn't leave your lips completely stiff. The colour is a mixture of pink and nude tones which makes it perfect for wearing during the day, but also at night. A noticeable shade for after work drinks with the office girls.

The second product I picked up is Collection's Precision Colour Lip Liner in Chocolate.
This was such a bargain, I'm sure it was under £3. It's just a standard lip liner, nothing special but it does the trick and it lasted all day. It's a slight shade darker, making a nice contrast when using it with the lip cream. I need to watch with certain browns/nudes because I'm quite pale, and this lip liner doesn't scream drag when applying.

I'd certainly buy both products again, and I'll no doubt be wearing it during office hours again as it lasts quite long despite my numerous lattes!

Sleek Makeup - 6/10

Collection - 5/10

N e w  P u r c h a s e s

Like every other girl, I love spending money when I have it on amazing makeup brands like Urban Decay, Mac, Becca etc. But not all of us can afford to buy them every month. I have a select few items that I only wear on special occasions like a night out, a wedding or meeting up with friends for lunch.

I recently bought a few new products to try. Despite being cheaper brands, I found these were pretty good. Here's my verdict;

1. Collection Contour Kit (Highlight & Sculpt) - I find it really difficult to find a cheaper highlight as I'm constantly comparing it to Becca Moonstone, but I actually think this is a great little contour kit if you're on a budget. A lot of highlights I've used have only added a slight shimmer but if you're like me and want to see the light bounce off your face like a giant moon, I'd definitely recommend trying this palette. I have fair skin and the bronzer is a perfect shade to add definition without looking dirty. 

2. Maybelline Super Stay 24h Concealer in Light/Beige Clair 2 - Finding a concealer that doesn't leave cakey residue under your eyes is a hard task, but this one marks the spot! I've been putting it on in the morning, coming home from work without having touched it up and it's still in place. I use it to contour under my eyes and my t-zone. A perfect coverage, which is important to someone like me that suffers from acne.

3. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Coral-My-Bluff - I've actually tried this lipgloss before but in different colours. I LOVE the nippy feeling. My lips are quite big anyway but I have noticed a slight difference in size after applying this product. I wanted more of an orangey shade without being an oompa loompa. An added bonus is that is smells of chocolate orange! Definitely one of my favourite lipglosses.

4. Nyx Retractable Lip Liner in Nude Pink/ Rose Diaphane - Out of all the products I tried, this was my least favourite. After NYX arrived at Boots in the UK, I was desperate to try it out. I have a slight hatred for matte despite loving how it looks, I just hate the dry feeling and that ugly ring you get after a few hours of wearing. I found with this lip liner, you have to get the hang of applying it, as sometimes it breaks off. Once on it's ok but it still has that stiff feeling. Not a big fan.

5. Nyx Liquid Suede in Tea & Cookies - I know, I know, I just stated that I wasn't a massive lover of matte based lipsticks but I like to have a selection that I can then choose to use clear lipgloss or vaseline on top of. I'm a sucker for pink lipsticks, no matter how many I have they're never the same shade. This lip cream was only £5 which is a bargain. You only need a tiny spot so I'm guessing it's going to last a lot longer than my go-to-lipstick (Mac Lovelorn) 

So there you have it, my favourite was number 2, it's such a great product and the quality works well with my skin.

Thanks for reading my first ever blog post!