A house is not a home...

I am a firm believer of a house not being a home unless it is surrounded by things that have you shining through them. Despite not being able to move into our house until after Christmas I am still planning each room and keeping my ideas jotted down in a pretty and pink notebook. My mum is a serious hoarder when it comes to Home magazines, with a good few dating back over the past 10 years.Flicking through the glossy pages It occurred to me that all the living rooms that appealed to me the most where those in which had family photos in, and that's what I want for my living space. A place for FAMILY to come together and what better way then with photos. So below are just a few of the ideas I came across, which do you like best?

A/W Revlon Lipstick: Cherries in the Snow

I'm always on the hunt for a new Autumn lipstick and have been holding out for the re-release of Revlons Cherries in the snow. I spotted it last year but it quickly sold out and I was determined that this year this beauty would be mine and at last it finally is!

                                              

In the bullet the colour is coming up as a bog standard red, however it's actually a lovely cherry colour. It's the perfect shade for the Autumn and features hints of pink and purple. I can imagine it being the perfect shade for most skin tones, and would really recommend swatching it first as it comes up differently on everyone. The coverage in one swipe is incredible and so pigmented but can be built up for a deeper shade.

(only ONE coat of the lipstick)

  

It has a creamy texture meaning it glides on effortlessly and leaves a slight glossy finish which I happen to adore at the moment. I think its the type of colour that will suit most skin tones and I have no doubt that this beauty will be a fast seller this year and am already eyeing up another lipstick from them that has been raved about so keep your eyes peeled for that post to!

With love, Hannah x

Autumn Tag

 I've noticed the Autumn Tag floating around and thought Id embrace the moment as Autumn is officially upon us. It was started by the talented Makeup Pixi3 although nobody has tagged me I still wanted to take part and tag some of my own lovelies to do it. 

Favourite thing about Autumn?

I love the rich colours of plum and deep purple that Autumn fashion brings oh & chunky knits. 

Has anyone also noticed how simple and beautiful the falling of leaves can be, I love walking through the park and playing in the fallen leaves with my nephews all wrapped up warm.

House Shopping! #1

I feel the distance between posts have been long and far between. Life has been hectic lately, from preparing for a new job interview and lots of meetings with important people. However, I can officially say I OWN MY OWN HOUSE!

Yes it is official, myself and my partner are now the proud owners of our own little house. As soon as the paperwork was signed, I set out looking for beautiful things to fill my house the way I've always dreamed. And of course I wanted to share the journey with all of you lovelies!  

Today's post includes some items I've bought already and some that are on my list of things to buy. If you had the money, how would you kit out your boudoir?

Faux Fur Style

It seems to me like Faux fur has evolved so much over the years and this year is no different. There are fur trims on jackets as well as an influx of furry gilets. Faux fur items are either a love or hate thing, and personally I'm a huge lover! Theres nothing I love nothing more then pulling out my faux fur gilet and dusting off my faux fur headband.

Available from ASOS;
(This is the same one I currently own)

Loreal Neon Nail Varnish

Who can say no to a brand new nail varnish? A pristine brush and the perfect consistancy. Im pretty sure I might have a nail varnish in almost every colour existing. The first thing that attracted me to these cute little nail varnishes was the packaging. The combination of the gold top and slim bottle makes the nail varnish seem and feel more expensive then the £2.99 price tag. Ive always been scepticle to the true 'neon' claims that many brands put on their nail varnish, but found that I was plesently suprised with the out come. I decided to pick up the two that I knew would fit right in to my collection, the purple and the pink. Typical girl I hear you say! 

September Shopping

September is here already, but where has the year gone? 8 Months has flown by and I wish it could stay being summer for just a little longer. However, with that being said I am so excited for cosy jumpers, pretty dresses, tights and ankle boots. As its the first of the month, what better way to start then with a September shopping list / wish list. 

September Spending with River Island, New Look , ASOS

Danielle Beauty Essentials

Hello my pretty petals,

So today's little post is in honour of some products I picked up today from TKMaxx. When you think of beauty products, TKMaxx might not be the first place you think of looking in. However, if you are like myself you will know that they have lots of hidden gems at times and if you don't look then you will never know whats hiding in there.

Both the products are from a company called 'Danielle' which is a Canadian based company. I'm lucky enough to of had a product from this brand before in the shape of a small golden make up compact case which I adore so I jumped at the chance of buying these.

Would You Rather Tag: Ft ZoeHarringtonBeauty

Evening my lovelies, so today's post is a special one, why? you might ask... This is because I'm lucky enough to have the lovely Zoe with me today from ZoeHarringtonBeauty, she has a YouTube channel, so please go visit her and say Hi! We thought, as were together why not do a tag for you all so you can hear both our views. Clever hey? ;) 

 Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lipglosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?
Hannah: This is such an easy option for me, I'd defiantly have to say keep all my mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks etc. This is purely because I don't wear eyeshadow on a day to day basis and lets face it who can say goodbye to eyeliners. Its the only thing that really makes my eyes stand out.
Zoe: NOOO! This is so hard for me to choose, but if I was made to I'd day ta-ta to my mascara etc and keep my palettes and eyeshadows, fake eyelashes are defiantly the way forward, and plus, who's to say I don't have a palette full of blush and lip products.

My First Time

Hello my little flowers!

Ooh, naughty little title, what did you think I was talking about? I'm afraid to say that despite the oh so naughty title, this post is PG rated and full of fun "Firsts" of a variety of things. Ive seen this tag floating around rather alot on Youtube and thought that it would be a fun post to do whilst looking back on my past. Ive studied Youtube videos and read so many bloggers versions but the one that appealed to me most was the lovely one adapted by Chloes Way (If you've not read it then head over to her's after reading mine!) So without blabbering on for to long, here we go....

Bourjois 8-in-1 Brozing Review

So I jumped on the bandwagon and decided to invest in the very talked about product from Bourjois. Bourjois BB Bronzing 8-in-1 Cream is a medium bronze shade that can be used as a typical BB Cream to offer light coverage and a radiant finish. I admit that unfortunately it can not be used by all skin tones but for those with a tan, it is a brilliant purchase when foundation is just to heavy. If you want to, the formula can double up as a liquid bronzer to add a subtle warmth to your skin. 

I am one of few who's face can tan incredibly easy, this is thanks to having Filippino blood in me. Therefore I have been lucky enough to wear this alone as a tan enhancer and primer for my skin. 

Maybelline Baby Lips Review

For as long as I can remember, American beauty bloggers have been raving about these lip balms. Since then I have been obsessed with getting my hands on some but living in the UK made it impossible. But with the recent launch of them in Boots and Superdrug, I couldn't wait to get my hands on some. I ended up putting all six in my basket as they were on offer for 3 for 2 (sorry bank card!)  

 However upon receiving them all I decided the hype really was bigger then it should have been. I opted to give 4 away and kept 2 that I thought might get some use. After all, lip balms are always handy to have in handbags.

Apologies & Augusts Wish List

Hello my special ones,

I can already hear you shaking your heads at me and wondering "where have you been?!"... I'M SO SORRY! I finished work a week ago yesterday and since then this week has been filled up with seeing family and catching up on house chores.  However as of today I have decided to an upload atleast once a week, whether it be an outfit post or a product review. So with the apologies and update done, now to the good stuff. I thought I'd write a quick wish list for you of things I'm eyeing up to purchase. If you like any of the things I mention then leave a comment below telling me which ones and why. 

Wish List For August with Asos, Marc Jacobs, maybelline

1. Classic Platform Court Shoes (Debenhams)- I am the biggest lover of black shoes, purely for how effortlessly they can change an outfit from just "okay" into something smart yet sexy. Need I say more?  
2. Asos Swing Dress - I adore this rich blue dress, its basic cut and high neckline make it simple but easy to style with a range of colours that you could pair with it, from gold chunky jewellery to moccasins boots. The cut of the dress means it skims over all your self conscious body parts but for those of you who don't have a boxy body shape like me a simple belt could change the shape of this dress in an instant. 
3. Daisy by Marc Jacobs - The hype surrounding the recent release of 'Honey' is huge and with for good reason, if you haven't smelt it yet then I urge you too. But on my wish list is the forgotten beauty 'Daisy' floral, summery, fresh. 
4. Lace up Platform Boots (Debenhams)- A similar style boot to the Jeffrey Campbell's but at an affordable price. Also available in Cream, it makes it so much harder to just buy in the one colour. 
5. Maybelline Baby Lips (Boots)- AT LAST! These beauties are finally available in the UK and as pay day arrived I accidentally bought all six; I waited to long for these to reach us and couldn't let the chance disappear. 

 Let me know what products you've got your eye on and tweet me.
Hannah xoxox

Liebster Award

Good Evening my prettys, I was lucky enough to be nominated by the beautiful and lovely Vickie from stonesgotstyle (Go check her out and follow!) Before being tagged I had never heard of the Liebster Award but as I chuckled at Vickies blog post and smiled with glee to see I was tagged I knew it was something that was just right for me. It is an amazing opportuinity and so with that being said shall explain what it is. 

The Leibster award is a new & brilliant way to discover and help fellow 'new' bloggers. The bloggers community is mahooosive (please say it in a funny voice :) ) and were all about caring and helping eachother. Thats the special thing about being a blogger, your never alone. 

 

So, the rules are as follows:

 

• Answer the 11 questions by the nominator.
• Choose 11 fellow bloggers (with less then 200 followers) and link them in your post.
• Create your own 11 questions you'd like them to answer.
• Inform them of their nomination.
• No tag backs!
  
  

What's in my handbag - take a peak :)

* I will add a picture of my handbag later! Its the matching one to my purse, my camera is dead at the moment so once its charged ill upload a picture!

90% of women have handbags - I am probably top of that list and have more handbags then I need. (Defiantly addicted) so what better post to do then a 'what's in my hangbag' please say I'm not the only one that always loses my keys?

Purse - an obvious necessity, money, cards, receipts. Such a handy contraption to keep all my money safe together. Who ever thought of them is a genius! 

Umbrella - because I am constantly the girl that gets caught in the rain without an umbrella, and always ends up looking like a drowned cat at the end. Or if you don't have one, hide in a shop - it's always my back up plan! 

Nivea face cream- I have the worlds worst skin, so therefore my handy little tin helps keep my skin hydrated if I ever have a dry patch. 

Lip balm, Lipstick- in every bag I have one of each of these things because I always lose them in the process of swapping bags (i swap almost everyday!!)

A lip balm to sooth and smooth my lips, and a lipstick for a pop of colour. Lipstick pulls any outfit together. 

Nail varnish, Hand cream- now, nail varnish might seem a bit odd I know, but there's nothing worse then going out and realizing my nails are bare so it's handy to carry one around. Hand cream as before said, keeps my hands hydrated as they tend to crack :( 

iPod, Notebook, Pen - Music helps me relax, when I'm panicked or nervous it grounds me. But it also helps me to to focus which a notebook an pen come in handy. Whether I'm making lists or class plans it's great to hot things down and physically put pen to paper rather then 24hour technology. 

Do you have any odd things in your bag? Let me know what you carry in your handbag. 

Xoxoxo

Sacha Purse Review

Hi my lovelies, so at last the beautiful sun has decided to appear and it seems as if we are finally getting some summer weather this week - so while the suns been out I have been making the most of it, thus meaning a lack of posts, sorry! 

Today I'm back and wanting to tell you all about my beautiful new Sacha purse! I had never heard of this brand before until I walked into Debenhams and saw they had created a display show casing the new arrivals.

Anxiety, Panic attacks, but still smiling!

I'm really sorry I haven't been around the past few days my little lovelies, it's safe to say I have not been myself. 

I'm going to jump straight into things as I don't want to talk for to long.... I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks amongst other thing that I won't talk about just yet and because of that I've needed some ME time. This has included lots of online shopping, Big Bang theory and work. 

Anxiety is a horrible thing, that won't disappear in a click. It's a feeling that lingers and can be very controlling as to what you do. My attacks quickly change into a panic attacks which leaves me feeling so drained I have passed out befor. But I'm so lucky in the sense that my support network is strong and medication helps me to control a majority of my attacks. But others aren't so lucky and I think that those who do suffer from anxiety should know that they are not alone and the as much as I can't change the feelings I can only hope that you find comfort and a way to suppress it. 

I thought i would include a couple of suggestions to reduce the attack or if you feel one coming on. These are just a couple of things I do and I understand everyone's different in how they cope, find something that works for you...

*Listen to music, focus on singing the words aloud

*Keep busy and do something that keeps your hands busy - painting nails, makeup or hair 

*Find a breathing exercise - I find that tapping my chest in a beat of two just like a heart beat, will help control me from hyperventilating

*Call a friend, ask for a quick chat

*Carry with you something that brings back good memories - when you feel an attack coming on hold it and think about that  memory 

Lots of love for you all! xoxox

"Everywhere we go, People always ask us"

Todays post is the opposite to my normal type. For the past two days I've been camping with my students and I have had such a jolly time with them all! It was a brilliant farewell for the year 11's and a nice new experience for the year 7's. I wish I could post pictures up but for obvious reasons I cant. I will however tell you that we played games, had a late night camp fire and sang songs till the fire died down. Im not ashamed to say that I got caught in horrendous rain on the zip wire, slipped over playing football and missed on a regular basis playing swing ball. I laughed so much and saw the joy on the kids faces - and thats what its all about - seeing them smile and feel normal. Because a Deaf child is just as normal as any other. Remember that if you ever meet one...

A little snap from our last day - the beautiful beach huts. 

Have you ever met anyone deaf? 

xoxox

Make up and Fashion Tag

Hi lovelies, so here we have yet again another chatty post - SORRY! But its a bit different and i had alot of fun thinking about what i could live with and what i couldnt. See if you agree with any of mine...
 
Makeup:

Blush or Bronzer? Bronzer - I have naturaky rosey cheeks so a bronzer makes my skin look glowing and defined.
Lipgloss or Lipstick? Lipstick - i really dislike sticky lips! A lipstick adds a pop of colour to any outfit and you can mix colours up.
  Eyeliner or Mascara? - This one is so hard because i love a winged eye but i might have to sway towards mascara, simply because it opens my eyes up.
Foundation or Concealer? - Can i cheat and say a 2 in 1? If it was a want or a need i would say concealer to help my eyes look brighter. Im sure my skin would love being fresh faced everyday!
Neutral or Color eye shadow? - Neutral, I very rarely wear any eyeshadow and if i do its suttle. I would much rather have a bright lip colour then eye.
Pressed or Loose eye shadows? -  I really dislike excesive loose eyeshadow falling onto my cheeks or face
Brushes or Sponges? - Brushes win hands down! Sponges cant be washed and cleaned, and dont last as long as a good brush does. I have a brush for everything

Fashion:
Jeans or Leggings? -  Leggings, I find it really hard to find jeans that flatter me. My curvy shape means leggings look more flattering on me and i can dress them up or down
Dresses or Skirts? - Dresses always! I love how feminine a dress makes me feel. I feel more attractive in a dress
Stripes or Spots? - This is such a hard one as i love both prints. Stripes because they make your body looking slimmer but spots because they are girly and cute. If i had to choose the =n stripes. Id rather looking slimmer and sophisticated.
Flip flops or Sandals? - Sandals. I would much rather have a show that fits me nicely and holds my foot in place. I find i never work great in flip flops.
Scarf or Hat? - Scarf. A scarf can add a simple touch to your outfit, transforming it from casual to something more. Studs or Dangly earrings? - I am the biggest sucker for dangly earings. Im not ashamed to say they have their own storage and when ever i am in town i always have a browse for more. I change my earings to colour co-ordinate with my outfit.
Necklace or Bracelet? - Necklace. Im not keen on much on my wrists apart from my watch. A neckalce can be all the jewelery you need if its a statement piece. Heels or Flats? Heels for nights and flats for day. Thats my motto.
Coat or Hoodie? Coat for out, Hoodie for in doors. I love cuddling up in a huge hoodie.
Newlook or HnM? - HnM. You can grab such bargains in HnM and some real hidden gems if you just look around. They bring new pieces in so reguarly that i am picking things up weekly.

So guys, did you agree with any of them?

If so let me know in a comment as i would love to know what you could live with or without. 

Toodlepip xoxox

25 Random Facts about me

Hello my lovelies!

So todays post is a bit of a random one, but i thought id do it just so you could all learn a little about me. so with that said, i hope you enjoy!

1. I work with Deaf Children
2. I LOVE working with the naughtier children
3. My step family are Deaf
4. Ive been with my partner for 3 year
5. I pick leggings over jeans
6. As soon as I get home I get into my pjamas
7. I own more handbags then coats
8. I once got in a box, to show my students that I was cool. I AM COOL
9. I cant make decisions/choices - seriously I stand there for 15minutes just thinking about it
10. I hate raw tomatoes, but love lasagne
11. I have an indoor bunny rabit
12. American crime shows are my favourite - NCIS, Criminal minds <3
13. Ive never been to a festival
14. When I was a baby I fell down the stairs in a baby walker 
15. My mum is Filippino
16. I dont answer unknown numbers
17. My favourite restaurants are TGIFridays and Zizzi
18. I kissed my partner first because he was too scared
19. :I love cooking 
20. I nearly cut my toe off by dropping a plate on it 
21. While getting stitches for my toe ^^ i had to have gas and air for the pain
22. I tan really easily
23. Im learning to drive
24. I love the feel of freshly cut hair
25. Im taller then my mummy :)

So if youve done one of these posts then please drop the link below because i would love to read them!

Toodlepip my lovelies xoxox

Hello June, Ive been waiting for you...

Style Picks with ZARA, River Island

Bank Holiday Weekend...Naughty!!

Bank Holiday weekends mean one thing for many over 18 - party, drinking, dancing! I hold my hands up and admit I enjoy the odd night out and dancing till my ears cant take the noise anymore. This time round however I missed the bank holiday shenanigans and celebrated my mums birthday with a family BBQ. 

I did however purchase some new party shoes so thought I'd share with you the beauties that I'm too scared to wear incase I ruin them (sad I know!) 

The beauties are a pearly cream colour and are incredibly comfortable! Wedges are my go to party shoes every time, as I find I can last all night in them without my feet hurting. 

They feature a cross over effect and a slightly curved heal. At the back of the heal is a rope tie which makes it easy for you to slip your foot in without the hassle if buckles and zips. 

Originally £35, they were reduced to £28 in the Debenhams 20% off sale over the last week. I was luck enough to have vouchers so only ended up paying 20p but I still think £28 is a good price for such high quality shoes! 

What's your go to party shoes? 

Hannah Xoxoxo

Nivea Lip Butter || Review

Hi sweetie pops!

So I'm the biggest sucker for lip care products. I'm forever trying and testing new ones as my lips just get so dry. If I don't keep my lips hydrated they can suffer from eczema - which believe me is horrible, sore and unattractive.

My all time loves will always be Vasaline and Carmex, but newly added is the Nivea lip butter.

Ive been using it for 2weeks non-stop! It's creamy - almost lotion like texture keeps my lips hydrated all day and feeling baby bum soft! The tins are not the biggest but by no means the smallest either. You get a good amount of product for the price. I'm currently using the Raspberry Rose scented and am loving it. It's not sickly or too artificial smelling! I'm dying to get my hands on the rest of them and will be purchasing them ASAP for £1.99 each.

Let me know if you buy any!

Xoxox

Jewellery storage or Wall decoration?

Oh TKmaxx you have done it again, making me spend my money on your little hidden gems.

This week please welcome my new, shabby chic, jewellery storage. In actual facts this isn't what its meant to be for, it's supposed to be a memory box that you pin memories on to like photos and tickets to places you've been. But as soon as I saw them I automatically imagined my pretty earrings and necklaces all hanging beautifully in them.

I searched for two of the same but ended up in competition with another lady who seemed to be picking them all up, I grabbed two remaining white ones and left her searching for a third. They are made from a beautiful yet sturdy white painted wood, with a glass front and magnetic opening. The detail on them is simple yet looks expensive. They come with a vintage looking padding inside, so all i did was simply hook my earings on. At £10 a piece they may seem a little expensive but they really are worth every penny. If you can't see any in your local TKMaxx check out charity shops and the Range.

What would you put in yours, jewellery or memories?

Hannah xoxox

"Too many hairsprays, so little room"

Every girl I know owns a can of hairspray, body lotion & hair products, and I am defiantly one of them. Infact, I currently have an unnecessary amount of all 3 of these products - that including 7cans of different hairsprays. With this being said, it is safe to say my make up table was looking ever so slightly cluttered. So I've been on the hunt for an in-expensive way to store all my cans and bottles without having to pack them all away separately .

Now, I am a huge fan of Tkmaxx and can spend so much time in there browsing through all the home bits and thinking about what I could do with things, walking down the isle of baskets and boxes I found my little gem. It's perfect in every way, size and colour. It's not to big nor to small, and keeps all my things looking neat and tidy but still allows me to easily see what i want. And the best bit is the price, can you keep it a secret? £5.99!!!

How do you keep all your bits together?

Hannah Xoxox

Garnier Body 7Day | Review

Hi lovelies! So I've been abit distant lately but that will all be explained later on with a cuppa. For now though, I wanted to review the new Garnier Body 7Day soothing gel - cream.

Garnier have really out done themselves with this beauty product, for the past 2 weeks I have found myself reaching for this unusual product. When I say unusual I mean it in the best way possible, I was intrigued by the 'Gel-Cream' formula and picked it up when I saw it on offer for half price. It claims to absorb instantly and it really does do what it says on the tin. Just like a cleaning hand gel, it sinks in to the skin without leaving a greasy finish. It leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated, it works on even my driest areas such as elbows. There is a light aroma when in your hand but once rubbed in isn't that noticeable, I myself like this as sometimes find that they don't always work well with my perfume. The smell isn't sickly sweet, more peachy with a hint of clean cotton. Odd combination I know, but what I mean is it smells fresh and clean.

I really recommend this product for those of you who hate waiting around for your lotions to sink in and the stickiness to go away. Its defiantly going to be a re-purchase!

New Highlighter!

Hi lovelies,

Today's post is going to be short and sweet. In a cheeky browsing spree in superdrug I spotted this gorgeous shimmering highlighter and like most ladies had to have a closer look. As I reached the MUA stand I hoped the product would be as good as it looked from a distance and oh boy was I right!
I swatched it in store and as soon as I had done so I picked one up and headed straight to the counter. At just £3 this highlighter is perfect for summer when you don't want something to heavy but still want to highlight your cheekbones and nose. It's a gorgeous pinky gold tone and is silky smooth, the consistency is lovely and as its a light powder you can build it up depending on how much of a glow you would like. The highlighter is part of their new 'Undress your skin' collection so I'm not sure if its here to stay but go swatch it and see what you think! Xoxo

The Clutch

Hi my little lovlies!

So on a recent trip to Primark I picked up not one, but TWO gorgeous clutches for £8 each. I can't explain to you how impressed I am with the quality of them and the attention to detail that Primark have paid to these. The two clutches that I opted for was a classic black and a summery yellow & white. Both clutches feature gold hardware on the envelope style opening and believe me when I say that I would have happily paid more for both as I can already picture myself using them so much through the summer season. They are NOT small clutches so can be used during day to day travels and nights out. They feature a small gold chain handle that can be detatched from the inside or used to just slip over your shoulder when your wanting to add a subtle touch of glamour to your outfit but keep it looking effortless. 

Go grab them before they sell out, because I know they are going to be a huge hit!

What handbag or clutch are you loving at the moment? Let me know xoxox

SS13 shoe must have - Stiletto Peep Toe

Hi my little lovlies!

As many of you fashion lovers will know trends will come and go just as the wind changes direction. The Stiletto heel has had many appearence in the past 20Years and now as expected its back and bigger then ever. Searching around to get my hands on a pair, I found that an increasing amount of sites had ridiculously high prices. However, as I was on a mission I didnt let this stop my search, and a little while later I came across these beauties!...
 

At £17.99 (yes you read correctly) from ebay,  I cant help but debate on getting more then one pair! Perfect combination of sexy but sophisticated with the low heel; but just enough to make your legs look longer and toned. Perfect with dresses, skirts and trousers I know that these will be a staple for me over the summer and all the events that are to come. If plain just isn't your style then they have a wide range of other colours available, from red to two-toned black and lilac - Theres something for everyones taste. If youd like a link then comment and I'll happily post.

Sneek peek of a few of the other colours, I know your tempted to look...


Orange & Beige

Lilac& Beige

Red