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So recently I've been struggling with my Body Confidence, and i know that I'm not alone with this, people struggle day to day with confidence and i know what helps me is seeings quotes or having advice. 
So here is 5 of my top body confidence tips! 
1. Confident Clothes
Wear clothes that show off your "good bits" and that make you feel better about the parts of your body you hate the most. Always buy the right fit, and make sure you are comfortable. 

2. Boys!
Never wear something because you want to look good for someone else. Always dress for yourself. Boys do not know your insecurities and their forth wont be picking out things they dis like about you. Remember, Personality over everything! 

3. "Fake it till you make it"
Even if you don't feel confident, Keep that head up and that smile plastered on your face, and no one will know the difference. A smile will make you look 100% more confident. Fake tan, Wear make up, or clothing that makes you feel amazing about your self, this will all help to boost your body confidence.

4. Food
Clean eating is key, The healthier you eat the better you are going to feel, WATER, water helps with everything, so drink as much as you can! There is always going to be days where you want to eat pizza and chocolate and cake and lounge around, and no one is stopping you!


5. Friends
Having a friend or a friends to bounce off really helps. Its not always the case that your friend is going to be right by your side, but drop them a text. Sometimes all you need if for someone to give you a kick up the bum and to tell you you're beautiful. Its good to be reminded of how amazing you are!


Keep smiling
Lilypad x



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Rimmel London stay matte powder

I've been using Rimmels stay matte pressed powder for around 2 or 3 years now, in between trying different ones out too and i fell that it is the best powder i have found so far and i swear by it, so here's a little review for you. 




For a while i was using stay matte on its own with out foundation or any other face product, and i feel that it is lightweight and makes you feel like you haven't got anything on your face, (not all powders do this.) At different times of the year i find that my skin can go very dry and while trying a few different ones i found that they high lighted the areas of my face that were a bit more dry than the rest, and i hated that. Then i tried Rimmels powder, that i spotted in boots and it went on nice and smooth, and covered all of my face without giving the impression of an over-powdered face, or making my dry patch's stand out. 

I use the transparent colour and have always used that colour because it is light wont change the colour of my face. Its gives a very natural look and just finishes off my make up look and makes my foundation and concealer stay on longer, which i love because then that means not having to put more and more on.. As the day goes on sometimes my face can go shinny, and just a quick brush over sorts that problem right away, so if you have a problem with shin then this products is defiantly worth a try. 

You honestly cant go wrong with Rimmels stay matte powder, and I've seen a lot of different beauty bloggers and youtubers rave about how good it is! 

Stay beautiful,

Lilypad x


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As you can probably guess by the title of the post, these are 5 of my August favorite songs. I have been loving these all though out this month, and wanted to share them with you. I don't really know a lot about music, but i know what i like and what sounds good to me and these are just a few, maybe your like some of them too? 

I think im going to make this a monthly thing too so look out for next months favs! :) 

stay happy
Lilypad x



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Hey guys,
So one of my very many style icons and all time favorite celebrity's is Ariana Grande. I've been following this girl for such a long time (not in a stalker way) haha and i love love love her! Her voice, the way she carries her self, the way she speaks of other celebrity's and most of all her style and taste in fashion. 
So Today I've finally decided to do a fashion post dedicated to this wonderful lady! 


  

One of my favorite Ariana grande accessories at the moment is her Prada bag! I mean who doesn't love Prada?! She's got it in a lovely cream colour and it looks so cute!
You can find it Here for a wopping $2,350.00 





The next item is a piece of clothing and is a simple grey jumper that Ariana was spotted in while rehearsing her performance at the 2014 Much Music Awards. 
You can find this cosey little number from Brandy Melville Here





Ariana Grade arrived at the 2014 teen choice awards on the 10th looking stunning as usual, wearing a Georges Chakra Couture Spring/Summer 2013 collection, keeping it simple and pairing it with a pair of Saint Laurent Janis pumps in nude. 
You can find a similar pair from forever 21 Here




The last cute little outfit I'm going to post about is an outfit that Ariana wore in her seventeen photo shoot. She appears wearing a Haute Hippie plaid bustier romper which you can find here with a matching back crepe blazer that you can find here and a pair of over the knee socks. 


I know that i haven't really linked anywhere that you can find similar outfits, so i will try to with the next one, but thanks for reading guys! 

Lilypad x



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So after seeing a lot of people doing the "whats in my bag" tag recently, i thought id join in.




This is my current bag, And I've been using it for just over a week, i believe it cost around £20 from newlook, and it is just delightful.
There's not really a story behind my bag but here's what i have in it....


Not in any particular order:

My black note book - for writing drawing or just jotting down ideas for posts or college tasks.
My Kobo - A wonderful Book reader/ tablet 
My 2014 diary
Pencil case 
Sun glasses
Head phones - I never leave the house with out these, i find that i am always in need of them!
Make up bag/ make up - Bespoke make up bag my auntie made me for Christmas one year. 
Blogging camera - You never know when your need a camera!
My purse 
And finally spray, because you never know when your need it in this heat! 

So there is my handbag content. I'm sorry my bag isn't very exciting, but I've only just started using it, and I'm sure it will be full of stuff before you know it!

I tag everyone that hasn't done this yet, so go for it and comment when done so i can see:)) 

Lilypad x



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20:22 8 comments
One of my mad obsessions is candles, I mean I've got such a large selection of candles in my room its unreal! from lovely scented tea lights, to yankee candles and massive jars of beautiful smelling candles that live on my shelf and only get lit when I'm sad. And then there's this one. I got brought this one last month some time. It is honestly the most beautiful smelling candle i have ever owned. 
The moment i smelt this candle i knew i had to have it, and my boyfriend at the time brought it me as a gift. 

This candle reminds me of a shop in town where i live called zenith, Its hard to explain the smell unless you've smelt it, but there's always incense burning and the oils out and it just smells so lovely, but i guess that's just the sandalwood smell.


Sandalwood candle from TK Max - £6.99 

I feel that this candle is amazing value for money, and makes my room smell magical, Its made in Spain as the label specifies and is hand poured, and i fell that just that little bit of information makes it even more special, because someone put hard work into making these candles pouring the wax in by hand. In a weird way its made with love. 
One thing that i did notice with this candle, is that it doesn't say how long it burns for, as when i normally buy candles i look at that first because then i know roughly how long ill have that candle for. But i feel that it has lasted me a very long time, and It was a very good purchase.

If you love candles just like me you can find this in TK Max or amazon last time i checked, i would really recommend this one! :) 





Lilypad x


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http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/

1. Retro sunglasses, find it here:- http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/product/retro-sunglasses

2. Atlas map pocket white tee, find it here:- http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/product/atlas-map-pocket-white-tee

3. Flamingo pink scrunchie set, find it here:- http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/product/flamingo-pink-scrunchie-set

4. Delilah dust quartz necklace on snake chain, find it here:- http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/product/delilah-dust-quartz-necklace-on-snake-chain

5. Turquoise stone rings, find it here:- http://www.lunadesignclothing.co.uk/product/turquoise-stone-rings

I'm in love with these items! I've already got the hair scrunchies and am in desperate need to get the rings and necklace some time soon too! They are so feminine and so cute, They are the perfect summer accessories a long with the shades.
The price range of the items are amazing and are the lil jems you can find on here are really good value for money.
You should defiantly pop on over to their website and check them out :)

Stay stylish
Lilypad x



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20:01 4 comments

I'm honestly such a tumblr freak, i spend most of my time on tumblr, as well as twitter and all the other social media sites that everyone loves so much. Anyways, while on tumblr this morning, this quote appeared on my home page, and i immediately reblogged it. I mean this is so true. I think to many people plan holidays and get away's for what maybe a few days, or even a few months every year? That is crazy, Maybe not for people who have a lot of money in their back pocket but geeze NOT ME! 

I think that when most people get a job chance or an opportunity that involves a lot of money, they take it, simply because there's money that they will get their hands on at the end of it, and people do this even if they don't like what they are doing, and what is the point in that? Why would you do something you didn't love doing or wasn't 100% sure about doing, that's crazy!

I understand that in order to succeed sometimes you have to do things you don't want to, but when you have got the choice why wouldn't you do something that made you happy, why wouldn't you try to build a life that you were happy with, one where you could enjoy yourself every single day. 
Life is about enjoying what you have got in theory, you only have one life, so that's one chance to do things the way you want. once today has gone, you don't get that time back and that's just normal knowledge that everyone should know.Live life like there's no tomorrow. That way you wont have any regrets, you wont wake up one morning and think 'damn i should have done that yesterday' or 'what if this happened, or what if i did that, or what if i told that person how i truly fell' There's no point in that. 

So if there's someone in your friends group that's getting you down, tell them where to go. 
If you want to do something amazing that your totally into at college or uni, take the chance and do it. because honestly there is no point being surrounded by people that are negative, and there is no point thinking what if, if you want to do something, do it, and in the end if it doesn't work out, well then at least you know that's one thing you don't want to do in the future. Try new things, And that's the only way to know if your not good at it, or don't want to do that with your life, and by doing that, you will surely find something amazing, or someone, or have an opportunity of a life time, and slowly build the life you want, full of amazing friends, and wonderful opportunity's that will only likely open more doors for you. 

Keep strong.

Lilypad x



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My Writing/Short Stories




For this weeks artist of the week I'm going to take the chance to talk about my own work may it be art and crafts or stuff i have written. But today m just going to stick to the stuff I've written..

One of the main reasons i started my blog, was because i started writing again. I filled a book full of short storied and experiences i have had, all based around one particular boy.  I was in love i guess, And before anyone judges me and says i don't know what love is, i probably know a lot more than you think.
Anyway i was in a long distance relationship for some time and I felt like i had a reason to write, and i really enjoyed it, i was expressing my self though my writing for once and i loved that. Even now, after hes gone, after all of it is over i still feel like i can write, i mean from the memories, and things i have experienced. 
As silly as it sounds, I saw this paragraph and i fell in love with it, I'm not to sure who wrote it or if its quoted from a book or something. but its describes me and my situation down to a tee, and even though its a bit of a bad situation, i wanted to share this and the beautiful writing with you all. 
“When you let a writer fall in love with you, you are giving them permission to turn you into their passion, their art, their writing. You allow them to study each part of you and make tons of comparisons to the color of your eyes and the way they feel when they kiss you. That’s why I’m so fucked. You left. You were my art and I still can’t stop writing about you. I can’t seem to change my subject. It’s awful; you’ve poisoned the sky for me because all I can do is think about your eyes. There are so many things that remind me of you that some days it’s so unbearable so I stay in my bed all day, but that doesn’t help either because my room still has everything you’ve ever given me in it. I can’t throw away all my art about you. I have spent over a hundred pages of paper on you. I’ve even given you writing made just for you to read. I really hope that you didn’t throw them away because that is my art, my work, my writing. My love is so much deeper than you know. I’m stuck on you like you’re paper and I’m the pen. You’re just a person to everyone else, but to me, you’re breathing artwork and inspiration.”
— What happens when you let a writer fall in love with someone

So i was thinking that maybe once a month i would just drop in something that i have written. Hoping that people will like that idea, and want to read more. 
I'd love to know anyone's thoughts and ideas on this, so comment, or tweet me what you think.

Keep creating. 
Lilypad x


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So one thing that i have thought about doing recently, was OFTD (outfit of the day) or POTD (photo of the day) .
My confidence hasn't been at its best recently but here we go. 
my first POTD


Make up I'm wearing:
Seventeen stay time concealer
New York color natural matte foundation number 001
Rimmell London stay matte pressed powder
New York color Kohl Kajal eyeliner pencil
Rimmell London lash accelerator mascara
New York color cheek glow blush In west side wine
Rimmell London Glam eyes HD eye shadow in brixton brown  
An old un-named pink lipstick from a selection box but is still very wonderful. 

There's a lot of New York color products which i have recently fallen in love with, and as well as being good priced i find there products amazing quality too! I have loved everything i have tried, from the foundation to the eyeliner. 
I know everyone has a different skin type and different make up products can affect people in all different ways but for me this brand has been amazing. If your looking for any new products to check out i would highly recommend this brand.

Stay beautiful 

Lilypad x



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The Liebster Award



So late Sunday night, I was nominated for this award, And was smiling my face off. Its such a wonderful idea and a lovely thing to receive so I'd like to thank Ellie and Rhian who run such a lovely beauty blog which you can find Here.

Now, for all of you who may not know what the Liebster Award is all about it is an award for giving up-and-coming bloggers more exposure. Once you are nominated for this award there's a few rules to follow, which are:

1. Thank the Lovely blogger that nominated you.
2. Answer the 11 questions they've asked you.
3. Nominate 11 other bloggers with under 200 followers.
4. Ask them 11 questions to answer too.

1. Why did you start blogging? 
Starting a blog is something i really wanted to do for such a long time and one of the main reasons i started my blog, was because i needed something that i could direct my focus onto. I spent a few months writing about my experiences and things that happened to me and then felt like it was time. The last 4 months has been a learning curve, i have met a few new lovely people and my blog has been a place that i could escape to, and in some ways helped me though a lot of personal issues.

2. What are your interests/hobbies? 
Interests and hobbies wise i don't really have many, I'm an arty farty girl and love anything textiles, and fashion based, hence why i studied it at college for two years. I'm also really into my photography and long country walks, writing, blogging and cooking. 

3. What is your favorite drugstore make-up product? 
Most months my favorite product changes depending on what i use or buy from the drugstore. This month i have been loving two different products with are firstly New York colors Natural matte foundation number 001.
The next product i have loved, has been seventeen stay time concealer, Which has worked a treat for my spots! 

4. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? 
So at the moment i am in love with Brighton (B town) and hopefully i will be moving there next summer! (if i can afford it) But apart from that the one place i have always wanted to go is Canada! i mean its amazing all year round. you've got all the snow and frozen lakes most year round, and then when it warms us the summer time looks amazing. Beautiful views and seems so isolated, which i love the idea of.

5. What is your dream career? 
Since i was like 12, my dream career has been to be a fashion designer, i always would draw out different outfit ideas and even had a massive folder of some of the stuff id put into my "fashion line" haha. I think over time dreams change and i'm now nearly 19, id still like to work in the fashion industry, but i feel like at the age of 12 i wasn't to sure what being a fashion designer consisted of, and now i do.

6. Do you have a celebrity that inspires your style/fashion, if so who? 
I feel like a lot of different celebrity's inspire me, But i don't really dress or aim to dress like any celebrity, because i feel like fashion is self expression.

7. What are your aspirations for the future? 
One of the main things i need to focus on is my mental health as that has been a massive set back for me and i would love to be able to over come that and be in a better place, I want to be happy with myself as well as everything i do, and slowly that's coming together. 
I'm hoping to move and study in Brighton next summer and hopefully get a career doing something textiles based! but apart from that, i dont have a clue what i want, and for now i think that's best, because if i get the chance to do something, I'm very likely to take it! 

8. Who are your favorite bloggers? 
Zoella (Zoe) 
Sprinkle of glitter (Louise) 
I SPY DIY (Jenni)
Lily Pebbles
Inthefrow (Victoria)
Lady Smart (Niomi) 
Fashionffiction (Freya)
There's many more bloggers i love but here's 7 :) 

9. Do you have a quote you live by, if so what is it? 
The only quote/sayings i can think of that has actually mattered to me is "Live each day like its your last" And "Everything happens for a reason" and the only reason that both of these quotes mean so much to me is because of my auntie. These quotes are placed in here house and though out her struggle with cancer she also said that everything happens for a reason and she was living each day like it could be her last. I'm so proud of her, and around this time last year she got the all clear and continues to live by quotes. 

10. What would you wear on a cinema date with a friend of yours? 
A simple outfit because its only the cinema so your be sat for a couple hours, but you also want to look good too.
So either jeans or black leggins,
a cute loose summer top and cardie, or jumper depending on the weather.
sandles or trainers. 


11. What was the last beauty product that you purchased? 
The last beauty products i purchased was two different eyeliners, a pencil and a liquid. The pencil is New York Color high definition liquid eyeliner, And the other is also New York color Kohl Kajal eyeliner pencil. 

(I know there is meant to be 11 bloggers here but honestly i cant find anyone that i follow that hasn't already done this tag)

1. Amy's World - amyzworld1.blogspot.com
2. Pink Rose Beauty.x - pinkrosebeautyy.blogspot.co.uk
3. Kristen Gillies - kirstengilliesx.blogspot.co.uk
4. Resplendent - re-splend-ent.blogspot.co.uk
5. East Eclectic - easteclectic.tumblr.com
6. Miss Kazza - misskazza.blogspot.com
7. Todays Beauty Favourites - todaysbeautyfavourites.blogspot.com


Questions for you to answer:
1. What do you most enjoy about  running your own blog?
2. Beside blogging what other hobbies/interests do you have?
3. If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?
4. Who are your top 5 favorite youtubers?
5. Do you have a fashion icon, if so who?
6. If you got the opportunity to do blogging as your full-time career, would you take it?
7. What is your favorite beauty product?
8. Who's your celebrity crush?
9. What is your favorite song at the moment?
10. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? 
11. What advice would you give someone that wants to start a blog of their own?

Thanks again Ellie and Rhian for nominating me and  I cant wait to read everyone's response's so make sure you comment below once you have posted so i can check it out:)

Lilypad x


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20:33 3 comments
Motivation Monday!


After a very stressful week and a lot of heart ache, i thought this was a good quote, and is very important to me. 

Ever since i was 11 or 12 i was interested in fashion, and i would sit and draw out different outfits, and flip though fashion magazines, making mood boards of different ideas. i would also sit at the sewing machine for hours making bags and pillows just for fun.

With my Auntie and Nan both owning their own businesses creating bespoke pieces for very well known people, and castles around the country, and having a cousin that creates costumes for Broadway shows i knew i wanted to be like them. Though out high school i knew i wanted to go to art college to study fashion and textiles, and so i did, i had a lot of struggles though out my time at college, and the only thing i have ever wanted to do was work within the textiles industry.

I feel that at times, everyone struggles, and since i have started this blog i have read that a lot of people struggle the same way i do. Even though knowing this i have never wanted to give up my day dream, in fact it has just made me more determined to prove i can achieve what i set my mind to.  

I'm only 18, and there is a lot of things i could do with my life, i start a new art course in September, and then will be applying for unis down south, Brighton being my first choice. 

Someone once told me that to succeed i must believe. And even though i am no longer close with this person, i feel at times that he was the only one that believed in me, and when i needed it he would push me to do as well as i could. I achieved a lot because of him, and he will always be someone i look up to. 

This post I've sort of rambled on about myself, but i hope that maybe this helps someone.
just remember...
"too succeed you must believe" 

Lilypad x


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