Words of Wisdom Wednesday | #11

 

I just love putting these posts together! I think I'll be putting them hold for a little while. I'm starting full time work very soon so my 'Words of Wisdom Wednesdays' will have to be put on the back burner for a little while.

This weeks focus is on courage. Have the courage to push yourself and question things. Nobody gets anywhere in life if they just sit around waiting for something to change. If you really want something, go get it!

Hope you're having a great week. x 

Last weeks 'Words of Wisdom Wednesday'

Week 10

Payday Wishlist!

After months and months of job searching, letters and interviews I've finally received a job offer! As of the 2nd December I'll be a full time working woman and I'm so excited to start and put myself to good use! Coincidentally, my first pay slip will arrive just in time for the January sales...

So naturally, I had to put together a little 'payday' wishlist. I've been thinking on it for quite some time and (after I've treated my family and boyfriend to a top notch meal out) I'm going to treat myself to a decent camera. I've been eyeing up the Canon EOS 600D for a while now and I'm pretty much set on it. I know I'll get so much use out of it; not only for the pictures I upload to my blog but also for special occasions, holidays etc! 

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My main plan is to treat myself to the Canon EOS 600D and restart my driving lessons (they have been a long time coming!). The rest are just a few things I've chucked in that have caught my eye recently. Maybe I'll follow up this post with a 'Payday Haul' to show you what made the cut?

If you have a DLSR camera yourself (doesn't have to be the 600D) please let me know what you think I should go for! All the tech lingo is new to me so if you have any advice I'd be super grateful. 

Hope you're all having a great day! x

Why EVERYONE Should Be Using Wool Wax On Their Lips!

Sounds gross right? Wrong. Lanolin is a 100% natural substance found in the wool of sheep - it's what keeps their fleeces healthy and protected throughout the year. What's better and perhaps more relevant to what I'm trying to say, is that its the main ingredient found in Lanolips lip treatments.

I have the shade 'Rhubarb' a subtle pink that offers immense hydration and an SPF of 15. 

The texture is much thicker than other lip treatments I've used but in no way is it heavy or tacky. When I first used it I was quite surprised at how thick it was, and because of that I soon learnt that you really only need the tiniest amount to dab onto your lips. It almost feels like its just sitting on top of the surface rather than hydrating really deep down, but I promise you it does work wonders. If you suffer from chapped lips (particularly during the cold autumn/winter months) this is a must have. It's hands down the most effective lip balm I've ever used. I can't recommend it enough!

Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Sensitive Skin Cream

Being the skin care addict that I am it was only a matter of time before I dipped my toe into Pai skincare. To start me off I opted for their 'chamomile and rosehip sensitive skin cream'. I normally go for products aimed at targeting oily/combination skin but after my skin decided to seriously freak out a while back I decided that it must be down to using a (or a number of) products that just didn't suit my skin. 

I really stripped back my skin care regime and it's only now that I'm slowly adding things back into it. This cream aimed at soothing and protecting the most sensitive of skins has really helped calm everything down. 

It's quite a rich moisturiser (which I must admit I was a little afraid of with my already oily skin) but it feels light and silky once applied, creating a nice base for your makeup. If your skin gets easily irritated by the cold wintery weather this would definitely sort you out. I haven't experienced any adverse effects since using this, my skin feels hydrated and healthy - and more importantly it hasn't caused any unwanted break outs. Bonus!

Have you tried anything from Pai before? I love that it's an organic brand. The less nasties the better!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I can't believe I am actually writing this, but I think I'm in love with using a sponge to apply my foundation. The entire idea of it seemed a bit retro to me to be honest; reminding me of my school days where I'd use those cheap multi-packs of triangle sponges to slap on some foundation. Anyone remember those?

Nevertheless, £4.99 didn't seem a bad deal and I've been itching to try the beauty blender so I thought why the hell not? & I'm so so glad I did! After running it under the tap and squeezing any excess water out I started 'bouncing' it all around my face. The finish and coverage this baby gives is brilliant! Dare I say it, even better than my RT buffing brush. 

The only niggle I've found is that its seriously hard to clean. & for someone like myself that struggles with blemishes it probably isn't the most hygienic product. For £4.99 though it's something that I would happily repurchase when this one has gotten a little bit too grubby. 

Have you tried any of the blender sponges flying around yet?