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So for a while now I've wanted to start my own little business, I have wanted to do something i loved and be able to earn from it, since college, most of the projects i worked on i sold the final pieces and that kept me afloat as student. 
Life is more serious after school, after college but i still have that dream. 
I have spent the last few weeks, creating these 5 different necklaces. 
Now, well now they are on sale. 
Id love it if you would go check them out..
You can find them HERE

I would love it if you could check out my website, and id love it even more if you would buy one of these too. 

There will be more come in the next few weeks, including chokers, bracelets and goodie bags, some of these can already be found on my depop and my username on there is @lilysheppard22.






I'd love to here your feed back, or any products that you would love to see. 
I have tones of plans for my website and am pretty excited to get things going.

Lilypad xo




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17:07 2 comments


I am forever trying out new make up, and while shopping a few weeks ago i picked up this eyeshadow quad.
Its the W7 Naked Nudes Eyeshadow palette. I first picked it up because i have been trying to find a brown for my brows, and thought that this would be perfect, as i could also use the lighter colours to high light my brows to. So that's mainly what its been used for, but also the lighter colours are amazing for the inner corner of my eyes, and the two medium for a base shadow, i have also found myself using the darker shade for my crease as well as my brows.

This palette is perfect for a super neutral / no make up look. but i think that is it, i mean it is small enough to take on holiday with you, but couldn't really be ideal for a night out or a party, as there isn't any statement colours that you could maybe use to create a smoky eye effect. I guess the brush is just a basic one, but personally id rather not have one if its not a decent one. 

The shades are all rather pigmented, not as much as urban decay but for the price of the palette i thought they were pretty good. I brought the palette from B & M for around £2.99 but i think normally it is a heck more. They do work a lot better once you prime you shades first and them apply and that also makes the colour look a bit more brighter than normal.

Have any of you tried this palette? 
id love to hear what you have to say!

Lilypad x



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Regrets.



How many of us can say that we have taken every opportunity that has landed on our laps, or have done everything we wanted to do, when we wanted to do it?

I know i haven't. 

But in 20 years, when I'm looking back on my teens, on my 20's i want to be able to say i did everything i wanted to do. 

All i have to do is start by saying YES. 
Who's with me?


lilypad xo



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Isn't it crazy to think of how much we actually rely on the internet? 
How long can you actually last with out it? 
Recently I've lasted a lot longer than you could ever think. I'm one of those girls, that love every social media site you can think of (apart from facebook). If I'm not checking my Instagram, I'm on tumblr, then twitter, and of course my snap chat story.For a long time i have relied on these, and some times my only communication is via them, but if you take that away what do you have? 
I used to fill my whole facebook page up with pointless and sometimes bitchy statuses (don't most teens though?) It took me, loosing 3 friends from it to realise how stupidly pointless facebook actually was. Why does everyone need to know how you are feeling every second of the day?
do anyone actually care?
I doubt it. 
So i deleted it. 
But then i got so obsessed with tumblr, i guess Tumblr's not to bad right? 
Unless you get on the bad side of it..
But then comes the anonymous questions,
More people wanting to know more about you, asking for updates on the life, who your dating, or who you and your boyfriend broke up. telling you your ugly or if your lucky beautiful, causing trouble, pretending to know him, or her, just like facebook, more people are wanting to know the ins and outs of your life. 
Are we all just searching for knowledge?
I am a sucker for Knowledge. 
I want to know it all.
Your favorite colour, your favorite film, your favorite band, your favorite tea? but more intense stuff too. Who do you like that band? why do they do for you? Your favorite colour is that today but what about yesterday? when you were young? why did you want to be when you grew up? why did you ant to be that? You like to sit outside at night on your own, why? what does the sky do for you? what are you thinking? why are you in love with the stars? 

All these questions.
I like to know someone inside and out, sometimes that's hard, sometimes you need the internet, you need to research them, or the band they like and you have never heard of. I know I've used the internet to search words people have used before, or things they like, or where they have been. 
But do you also know whats great about the internet?
YOU CAN TURN IT OFF.
yes i said it.
Go out, communicate, face to face. 
apply for that job in person, introduce yourself and shake hands with the manager. 
you like that boy? go meet him, go for coffee, hang out, see what hes like. 
Everything is different on the internet, 
Some good, Some bad.
but we need to see them for ourselfs.

The last week has been the best, no worries and no stress, no one to have to talk to and no one to please. 
I was myself, 
For once i was happy. 

The internet makes me happy too, well my blog does and my soon to be website. 
Not to mention youtube. 
But sometimes the internet takes over, 
I get lost.
But that is no more.
I'm back and more relaxed.
I've stopped worrying about my views, and friends, and pleasing people that don't know me. 
I'm feeling inspired and fingers crossed you will see that, and see me as i truly am.


Lilypad x


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22:37 1 comments
I guess it has been a while since i have last wrote anything at all, well it feel that way anyways. 
I have spent the last few weeks, very confused with some personal issues as well as having blogger block, I have no cue what to write about anymore, let alone what any of you guys would love to read. 
I have a few reviews that i have been writing though, so fingers crossed i will be back to uploading them weekly. Apart from that recently i haven't been able to write blog posts, and have been writing a lot of short story's, not having a clue if i should upload them or not. Were see about that though i guess. 
Also a week today, my online store will be up and running you will be able to find it HERE on the 15th of this month, as for now it is still under construction. I've been working hard on products for it, and frankly have spent WAY to much money on stuff. But I'm so proud of it and fingers crossed i get enough sales to be able to keep it running! Were see about that as well i guess. 
I have been finding it hard to make the sight international though,, as the postage is kinda mega high, but i should get that sorted in the next week or so! 
I have also been very ill! 
i have spent the last 4 days in bed sick, and even though i keep telling myself that this is the time i need to spend writing, i end up just watching films in bed trying to make my self feel better. 

Things should be up and running like normal again by next week, starting with a motivation monday!

I will speak to you then! 

Lilypad x


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Who would have thought that once upon a time I was actually an art student? Weird aye! 

I have now decided that for the next year, I'm going to be doing 12 different projects, selling what I make and give half of the money to 12 different charity's starting off local, with a shop called ECHO in my town, that helps disabled people take part in a variety of activities, including crafting, cooking,singing,dancing ect.. 
All of the money raised in the local shop goes towards the activities,so they can do more of what they love.


Yes I admit its a tad late to start this idea seeing as were basically a month in, but I'm sat here and realising i do nothing arty any more.... When in reality all I have ever wanted to do is work in fashion and textiles.. and i spent 2 years in art college. 

So this months I will be starting this project, and when i have finished this one, fingers crossed a week before the end of the month, i will be selling it all...
but the question is would any of you guys be interested in buying what i have made?

I have decided that for this months project i will be making jewellery. Starting with bracelets and then necklaces and chokers too. And depending on how many of you would be interested in buying the items, I'm going to be setting up a website to sell everything on..

Also Id just like to explain why i will only be giving half the money to charity, and that is simply because I will be needing money to pay for the next project and so on and so on...

Id love to hear your feedback on this idea? 

Lilypad xo



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The fact that i am nominated for this award has made me ever so happy!! I was Nominated by the lovely Shali who writes writes The collection of knowledge so thank you so much for the nomination. 

The rules are:
1. Thank and follow the blog that has nominated you.
2. tell us 11 facts about you.
3. Answer the questions that were set up for you.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers and make your questions for them.

11 facts about me:

1. I have a diploma in art and design.
2. I always have a film on in the background when i am tidying my room.
3. I love any kind of crime programs. NCIS, CSI, Person of interest, Major crimes... Them all!!
4. i have always wanted to be a fashion designer.
5. I love the autumn, the time between the really hot weather and the really cold. and not to mention HALLOWEEN. 
6. I love to stay organised. Planning out all of my posts, keeping track of when I'm going to put them up. Writing lists and keeping my desk tidy.. 
7. I want to move to Brighton. So bad!!
8. I love to read. 
9. I'm a witch... ;) well i get told i am! My birthdays on Halloween.
10. Photography is my love.
11. I have an unhealthy obsession with potato fritters.


My questions:
1. What is the best compliment you have ever gotten? 
"your nails look good" simply because i used to be a crazy bite my nails type of person, and I've been growing them :)

2. What is the best way to dry your hair: natural, towel, or blow dry?
i Always towel dry my hair first and then leave it to dry natural because it is a lot better for your hair, but i also blow dry my hair a hell of a lot.

3. Do you know any good jokes? 
I'm not the funny one in my friends group lets just say that. 

4. If you could only shop at one store, what store would that be? 
Debenhams, simply because they have some amazing clothes in there, make up to, and not to mention the amazing home ware section. Plus i could eat at the cafe.

5. What is one language that you want to learn the most?
French, I was never good at it in school, and i just want to be a tad prepared for when i go and stay with a family friend.

6. Are you left or right handed? or both?
Left

7. Whats your favorite condiment?
BBQ sauce. OMG I'M IN LOVE. 

8. What is your favorite social media account? 
Tumblr, or twitter maybe. Mind you I'm really into Instagram at the moment.

9. Is crying a sign of weakness or strength?
Bit of both? 

10. Which is more useful, dictionary or thesaurus?
Thesaurus, because half the time i don't have a clue what words mean what. 

11. Most important quality to have?
Forgiveness, because if we cant forgive each other, then non of us would get on would we?


I nominate: 

Megan
Katie
Georgia
Jorinde
Chelsea
Layla
Stef
Rachel
Sarah 
Samantha
Aly

Questions you should answer:

1. Whats your favorite make-up brand? 
2. Who is your favorite blogger?
3. The best book you've ever had?
4. What did you want to be when you were younger?
5. Favorite song?
6. Why did you start blogging?
7. Would you rather have a bad hair cut, or a bad hair colour?
8. Goals for 2015?
9. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
10. Favorite high street shop?
11. Favorite artist? 


I am so sorry that i has taken me so long to write this blog post, but I've been working on a lot of other things at the same time! I hope you enjoy and all join in too :) 

Let me know if you have done the tag, Id love to hear what you put.

lilypad xo



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13:32 5 comments
The sun was raising and the fading colours of pink and orange floated though the sky a little longer than i had expected, I hadn't seen a sunrise like that in such a long time, that i had almost forgotten how truly beautiful it really was. I had seen the same colours in the sky at the same time last week, but this time it felt different. The colours took different shapes, the orange creating lines after lines from one side to the next and the pink just fading upwards and outwards. 
I stopped, taking it all in, watching as the colours faded and the shapes changed. 

Lilypad x

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