I've mentioned in a blog previously that just one element of dancing is looking the part. The tan, the dresses, the shoes, the hair, the bling, the makeup!! The makeup that I have used over the years for dancing has changed as I have learned what I like and don't like, what didn't look good … Continue reading Ballroom Dance Competition Makeup
What a day! A very long and tiring day but nothing compares to it! The mere chance of dancing in such an elegant ballroom proves to me I have the best hobby! After finally getting to sleep around 1am, the alarm at 7 was not particularly welcome, but unlike on a work day, I didn't … Continue reading ISTD National Grand Finals!
This was actually written on Saturday evening but I was so tired I didn't get around to posting but here are some thoughts from day 2! It seems a little strange, but today has been an odd day....purely because I actually feel quite relaxed about the competition tomorrow! The day started with a breakfast at … Continue reading Blackpool Weekend, day 2!
Wow! Actually here! It's finally the Blackpool weekend...the highlight of the dance year!! 2 weeks ago I wrote a blog on the Finals Countdown....those 2 weeks have flown by! Lessons have been done, classes have been attended, dresses have been stoned and now I've washed off my tan, I'm sat in the hotel bedroom reflecting … Continue reading Blackpool 2016,Grand Finals weekend begins!
Oh nooooo! I have a dance competition this Sunday....I like to have my nails long and painted bright pink!! My thumb nail however had other ideas and it split.....half way down my thumb!!! A hack I have tried and tested numerous times is probably nothing new to a lot of people but then again, I … Continue reading Quick hack to fix a broken nail! 🙂
Challenge……complete a Halloween makeup look that will last through the endurance of a 2 hour cross-fit training session in approximately 25 minutes! Challenge accepted and completed! To begin the look Sarah applied moisturiser and primer which I then followed with a very light shade, 1n1, Ivory Nude of Estee Lauder's Perfectionist foundation to give a … Continue reading Sarah’s Halloween Cross-fit Training Makeup!
My 10 year old, after saying he didn't want to go Trick or Treating this year because of the hype and scare mongering with clowns, came home from school at 3.30pm saying 'Mum, can I go Trick of Treating at 5?' What????? I have nothing for you to wear! For his school disco … Continue reading Halloween makeup!
Do you wanna play a game???????.........well actually....do you want to train for 2 hours at the gym on Halloween night is more the question!! Not to me obviously....I'll just put that out there! My sister Sarah trains a heck of a lot and Monday night she has a 2 hour training session in fancy … Continue reading Halloween makeup trial!
I've mentioned a few times that I have dry skin under my eyes.....I also don't tend to go to bed early and always look tired around my eyes if I've been lazy and not applied my eye cream before bed! There is one product that I only buy as a real treat but my gosh … Continue reading A quick review!
Nighttime skincare is so important as the skin repairs itself while you sleep. The most vital step is makeup removal. No matter how tired I am, the one thing I ALWAYS do is remove my makeup! Years ago, I didn't really care and would frequently go to bed with a face full of makeup, … Continue reading Skincare…My Nighttime routine
