My Birthday !

Hello my lovelies !

So, seeing as I celebrated my twentieth birthday on Monday, I thought I’d tell you guys about how I spent my day and show you the gifts that I received ! Just a little reminder that I’m in no way bragging by doing this post – personally, I love seeing all the lovely gifts that other people receive for their birthdays, so I figured that you guys might like to see what I got !  

Most of the gifts that I received are from my amazing boyfriend, Calum – my parents gave me money towards going on holiday (as well as a few little bits and pieces that I had been eyeing up) because there wasn’t anything in particular that I had asked them for, so they weren’t really sure what to get for me ! I won’t go into massive details about everything that I got – there isn’t really a great deal to say about some of the little things ! (How much can you say about a DVD ?!). So, with that out of the way, let’s get started ! 

The first gift that I received, which I’ve wanted for the longest time, is the Tangle Teezer ! I have fairly fine hair, which means that it gets damaged easily if I’m not super careful when I’m brushing and styling it. The Tangle Teezer is a god-send – it glides through wet hair and untangles it without pulling, tugging or breaking it. I have pretty long hair, so protecting it from damage, particularly when it’s wet, is my main priority, and the Tangle Teezer does this effortlessly – amazing ! 

Next, I received the Real Techniques ‘Core Collection’ brushes. I’d had my eye on these brushes for so long but I’d never gotten around to buying them, so I was super excited when I opened these ! The kit contains four brushes:

          · The detailer brush, which is ideal for applying concealer.

          ·  The pointed foundation brush (speaks for itself !).

          ·  The buffing brush, which can be used to apply liquid or powder foundation for a flawless look.

          ·  The contour brush, which can be used to apply highlighter, as well as contouring.

The brushes also come in a case, which doubles up as a stand ! The brushes are super lightweight and the bristles are lovely and soft – I can’t wait to try them out and let you guys know what I think !  

I also received the Rocket Volum’ Express Mascara from Maybelline ! I’d read a lot about this mascara so I was happy to finally get my hands on it! The new ‘Supersonic Brush’, which is fairly chunky and coated in tiny, soft bristles, promises sleek, voluminous lashes with zero clumps – I have to say, it definitely delivered on that promise ! The mascara made my lashes look super long and defined, with no clumps in sight ! Despite the name, I wouldn’t say that the mascara provides much volume, but the length that it adds to your lashes definitely makes up for it !

I’ve been looking for the perfect highlighter for so long, so I was super grateful to receive High Beam by Benefit ! I like to apply the formula to my brow and cheek bones, which gives me a radiant, glowing complexion ! High Beam is definitely a pricier product, but a little goes a long way – perfect if you’re looking to treat yourself !

I also received these super cute t-shirts ! The ‘I love NY’ t-shirt is a crop top from River Island, the Batman t-shirt is also from River Island, and the Wonder Woman top (my personal favourite !) is from an online brand called Junk Food.

I’d been looking for new jeans for the longest time – I had a specific colour in my head that I wanted but I couldn’t find a pair anywhere ! Anyhow, my boyfriend eventually found this pair in River Island – finally, the perfect colour ! I’d describe them as being a dark, faded denim colour, and they have some tiny stud detailing on the back pockets. I can’t wait to wear them !

So, to finish off, I’ll show you guys a few little bits and pieces that I received. I got Wreck-it Ralph on blu-ray, which I was super excited about (how good is that film ?!). I also got Spirited Away, which I had wanted for a while – I’d seen it on T.V a few times and loved it ! And last but not least, I received The Hobbit on blu-ray – I loved seeing this at the cinema, can’t wait to watch it again !

So, you’re probably wondering who these little guys are from my first picture. I’m about to go into my third year of a Human Biology degree, so I’m a bit of a self-confessed science geek… So, if like me you love all things science-y, you’ll love these ! These are the ‘Giant Plush Microbes’ from an online company called Think Geek. These little fellas are small, cuddly toys in the shape of MRSA… With capes ! I warned you that I was a geek…

So, there you have it ! I had a great day, and I received so many lovely gifts, which I’m super grateful for ! And, to top it all off, my boyfriend and I went out for dinner at night –I finally had my first ever Nando’s (jumping on the bandwagon late, I know !). If you guys would like to know more about anything that I received, just let me know ! I’d be more than happy to chat with you guys.

See you all next time !

Much love,