Sunday 27 December 2009

Secret Santa!


Hey Everyone!!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! ... A month or so ago Sabrina http://www.a-littleobsessed.blogspot.com posted a blog & tweeted about taking part in a Secret Santa. I was well up for that .... So basically that meant you buy a gift for around £10 then send it to another person that was also taking part. Sabrina picked who was sending to who & then emailed our details out so we could send our presents off.
Ellie was the person that I was sending my present to - here's her blog link ~> http://www.oh-makemeup.blogspot.com/ (if you're reading this Ellie... I hope you liked your stuff! xx)
So a week or two later I got a little brown envelope through the letterbox ........It was my secret santa present! YAY!!
I opened it straight away! ..naughty I know but I couldnt wait till Christmas! hehe
The presents I received were from Abbie ~> http://www.abbiebabby.blogspot.com/
& here is what I got!!...
  • BarryM nail paint in Vivid Purple (161)
  • The Body Shop strawberry lip balm
  • glitter eye shadow in Night Sky by 17
  • black glitter liquid eye liner by Collection 2000
  • Natural Collection Lipstick in Sorbet
  • Set of earrings by Freedom at Topshop
Abbie, Thank You so much.. I lved all of it! Thanks for the xmas card too, & for the little message - it was only the other day that I realised that you had written on the other side of the card too ...duhh! lol

Sabrina, thanks for the great idea, Hope to do this again next year cos it was fun! xx

RacheL xXx


















































Wednesday 9 December 2009

BUSY BUSY & Crappy internet!




Hello Everyone!

Just a quick ramble about owt & nowt! =D - I havent been on here in a while I know, I half forgot & half been too busy! =P
Also for the past week the horrible cold frost has somehow eaten into my phone line & has affected my internet connection! :( ....Its strong enough to google stuff & come on here but I cant watch or upload any Youtube videos! & its not gonna be fixed till next week!! grrr ..soo annoying!

Ive had a gazillion assignments that had to be handed in this week & I also have Biology & Psychology exams next week so I have taken the week off work to cram in lots of revision, but Im even more tired this week than I am when I work! ugh! =/

Im almost done with my christmas shopping, christmas cards written. Just got a bit more wrapping to do & get my sparkly flashing lights up on the window then Im all set! =D

My project 20 Pan is going good, Have a video to upload when my internet gets sorted & I did mean to make regular updates on here about it ....but ummm... I forgot! =P
Ive used up 9 products, just 11 more to go! yay!! - I dont know who's idea this 'Project 10 pan' malarky was but what on earth were they thinking?!! ..... its killing me!! lol

Oh..& it was my birthday yesterday! yay!! =D

anyway, I think thats it for now, Im gonna go watch Home & Away & The Family which I recorded earlier then its sleep time! ..college again tomorrow!
Enjoy the rest of your week peeps!

Byeeee! <333

RacheL
xx

Monday 16 November 2009

10 - 1 of my world..


TEN HOWS:
How did you get one of your scars? I was run down by a car!
How did you celebrate your last birthday?
went to the cinema
How are you feeling at this moment?
tired
How did your night go last night?
fine!
How did you do in high school?
quite well
How did you get the shirt you're wearing?
I bought it
How often do you see ur best friend?
not very often! :(
How much money did you spend last month?
haha too much to count
How old do you want to be when you get married?
dunno!
How old will you be at your next birthday?
29! eek

NINE WHAT'S:
What is your mothers name? yvonne
What did you do last weekend?
went out!
What is the most important part of your life?
my dad
What would you rather be doing?
sleeping
What did you last cry over?
a sad song
What always makes you feel better when youre upset?
my little kitty Dexter
Whats the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
Trust
What are you worried about?
my Psych presentation! =s
What did you have for breakfast?
Toast

EIGHT HAVE YOUS:
Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend? yep
Have you ever had your heartbroken?
yep! :(
Have you ever been out of the country?
yes
Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
yeah
Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend?
not really
Have you ever had sex on the beach?
not on a uk beach..wayy too cold!
Have you ever dated someone younger than you?
yes
Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
yes

SEVEN WHOS:
Who was the last person you saw? my dad
Who was the last person you texted?
my brother James
Who was the last person you hungout with?
Kelly
Who was the last person to call you?
Claire
Who did you last hug?
my dad
Who is the last person who texted you?
a stranger!!
Who was the las person you said "i love you" to?
my ex! =/

SIX WHERES:
Where does your best friend live? in London
Where did you last go?
to the supermarket
Where did you last hang out?
at college
Where do you go to school?
Im at college
Where is your favorite place to be?
on holiday in Greece
Where did you sleep last night?
out!

FIVE DOS/DOES:
Do you like someone right now? dont have time
Do you think anyone likes you?
dont have time! haha
Do you ever wish you were someone else?
nah
Do you know the muffin man?
who?
Does the future scare you?
a little

FOUR WHYS:
Why are you best friends with your best friend(s)? known each other for a long time
Why did you get a myspace?
dont know! lol
Why did your parents give you the name you have?
no idea!
Why are you doing this survey?
bored!

THREE IFS:
If you could have one super power what would it be?? x-ray vision! ;)
If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
DEFINITELY!
If u were stranded on a deserted island & could bring 1 thing what would you bring?
suncream

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVERS:
Would you ever get back together with any of your exs if they asked you? :/ dunno! probably not!
Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
yes

ONE LAST QUESTION:
Are you happy with your life right now? yeah I suppose! :)


........Thank You For Reading!

RacheL <333

In's & Out's

Out's...

  • Rain... grrr, I dont normally mind any kind of weather if im just out walking the dogs, but when I have to go to college or shopping when its pouring down... it does my head in! Your innocently stood at the bus stop when a huge lorry drives past & soaks you to the bone.... great! And even more annoying when its windy, it blows your brolly inside out! grrrr. :)

  • Iced tea ..yuk! I just cant get to grips with cold tea... or coffee for that matter, I feel these should be drank hot with a biscuit to dunk!, they only really go well in a hot country by a pool! ..not for rainy old England!
  • Lush's Squeaky Green shampoo bar, or just the shampoo bars in general! =/ - they take forever to use, I get so bored of them! I suppose for nearly £5.00 you want it to last to get you £££ worth but I just get bored of using the same thing.. thumbs down for these!

  • X Factor..sorry x factor fans but its just doing my head in this year, I think its the worst yet or maybe Im just not into it any more. Ive only seen a few episodes & that was just to see my future husband Simon Cowell! ;)

  • Myspace! ..I used to like it then I realised nothing much happens on there, if you're into adding ur own songs then great but it doesnt come close to Twitter & Youtube!

..& Im sure there is a lot more for me to moan about too but I'll stick to five for now! I might even make this a monthly thing as I change my mind that often! Well thats it for now, just want to get this done as I have no Youtube videos to upload this week. Ok, Byeee <333

Saturday 14 November 2009

In's and Out's

In's...


  • My little kitty Dexter, the pic on the left was in June when we got him & the right pic is now! ..look how much he's grown! He's such a cutie & so affectionate, he's gorgeous & cute! ..untill the devil side of him comes out! lol


  • Medium, I ♥ this tv series, its great! I watch it every week without fail, I have watched every single episode. ...& Im just wondering, can anyone remember Allison when she was in Nightmare on Elm Street when she was 17? I remember the part where she turns the tap on & the tap grabs her hand! =O


  • Hot chocolate, I love these with lots of marshmallows or whipped cream on top!... there are more calories in it than id like to remember but its a great comfort on a chilly night!
  • Greggs! - I know I shouldnt but I just can't resist pastry! I love a Greggs sausage roll or a cheese & onion pasty, they are just too yummy to resist!

...the 'Out's' will be posted in my next blog!.. its almost midnight now so Goodnight everyone! <3

Project 20 Pan!


Yeah.. so the time has come where I have HAD to make myself jump on the bandwagon with the project 10 pan thing, and ..cos I have SOO much stuff, I decided to make it Project 20 Pan!
I have enough things to use up to make it '50 pan' but thats just silly! haha, It would take me forever to use up 50 products! Im going to film a video about this for Youtube, I did mean to do that this week but due to CRAZY amounts of college work, I never got round to it, but I will this week!
So I started with it last Monday (9th) & have been trying to use the same things every day so they run out first, but alot of my products are pretty new so it might take a little while! I'm hoping to get at least half way through the 'P 20 pan' by Christmas!
My Project 20 Pan Rules:
  • Lush purchases are NOT included of course! hahaha, no ..just kidding, I'll only be buying things like toners, hair treatments etc but only if I dont have replacements!
  • All my beauty/cosmetic items are included in the P '20' pan items - like make-up, deodorants, shampoos, Lush products etc
  • No more hauls from me untill the P 20 Pan is finished, then I can do a few hauls to stock up on things I need and then I will start the P 20 Pan again!! .... eek! =/
  • and the last rule is.... I can change these rules at any time! haha ;)
I have a few products that I think will be used by next week & they are one of my Sanex deodorants & my Lush T'eo deodorant bar, my Pantene shampoo, maybe some hairspray? & probably a few Lush Products!

Ok, so thats it for now, just wanted to get this down somewhere seen as though I didnt have time for a video this week. I'll probably do a weekly blog update on this & maybe a 2 weekly vlog for YouTube!

RacheL <333

Saturday 10 October 2009




Hello! :)
Last week I watched a few S&G review vids on YouTube & and PipsyPopsy26's blog post on their items, so I thought Id jump on the bandwagon as well !
So on Tuesday after college, I had 15 mins to spare while waiting for the bus, so I went into Boots & headed straight for the Soap & Glory shelf! I didnt have a long time to spend looking at each product so I was glad to find a little gift set hiding on the bottom shelf! I didnt really check what was in it, I just grabbed it, paid & raced for the bus!
The gift set cost £12 & in it I got a pot of Flake Away body scrub, body butter, moisturising mist, shower gel & a hair mask. The sizes are a little bigger than the usual travel size bottles. Im glad I found this set because I didnt really want the big tubs because it would take me forever to use them up & I wouldnt want to betray my one love 'Lush' :) so these little diddy bottles were just right! The shower gel & the hair mask I dont need so wont be using, therefore I will be adding those to my contest prizes!
I like the moisturising mist because its a thin mixture & not at all oily! The body scrub looks ok but Im not really a fan of the scent! & I am pleasantly suprised with the body butter, I expected it to have the texture of the body shops b/butter which I find a little greasy, but the S&G is more like a lotion, v.nice! The packaging is nice & pretty & the pots/bottles are cute but right now, thats the only thing Im really liking about it, I dont dislike the products but I was a little disappointed with the scent! I think its peachy or something (which I dont like!) & they all smell exactly the same! Its early days I suppose & I have only just started to use these products so I'll give them a go & a review will come soon! :)
I am eager to try the wipes & there is also a gift set with 3 body sprays in, which I have not smelt yet but I think Im gonna get them anyway! =D so I'll add those in with the review too!
Ok, thats it for now..I have college work I should be doing!
Thanks for reading!

RacheL <333

Saturday 26 September 2009

It's a FIRST..


  • Do you still talk to your FIRST love? ~ Yes
  • What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? ~ Cider
  • What was your FIRST job? ~ A paper round at 13 - I did it for 3 & half years!
  • What was your FIRST car? ~ Don't drive!
  • Who was the FIRST person to text you today? ~ My mum
  • Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? ~ Me!
  • Who was your FIRST grade teacher? ~ Cant remember
  • Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane? ~ Greece
  • Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk? ~ Sarah & yes, via texts & facebook
  • Where was your FIRST sleep over? ~ My friends house
  • Who was the FIRST person you talked to today? ~ The bus driver!
  • Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time? ~ My Aunties
  • What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? ~ wake up!
  • What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? ~ Shania Twain - GREAT!!
  • FIRST broken bone? ~ My arm when I was 7
  • FIRST piercing? ~ ears
  • FIRST foreign country you've gone to? ~ Greece
  • FIRST movie you remember seeing? ~ probably a Disney one!?
  • When was your FIRST detention? ~ age 13 maybe?!
  • Who was your FIRST roommate? ~ never had one!
  • Did you marry the FIRST person to ask for your hand in marriage/ you asked to marry? ~ not married!
  • What was the FIRST sport you were involved in? ~ Swimming
  • What were the FIRST lessons you ever took? ~ Roller skating
  • What is the FIRST thing you do when you get home? ~ Put the tv on! lol
  • Who do you think will be the next person to post this? ~ I have no idea!
RacheL <3

Monday 21 September 2009

From the top of my head...


  • Where is your Mother? ~ at her house
  • Where is your Father? ~ at his house
  • Do you like to swim? ~ yes
  • Do you need to return anyones phone call? ~ no
  • Where were you born? ~ in a hospital
  • Where do you keep your birth certificate? ~ in a drawer
  • How many days until your birthday? ~ I dont know?! lol
  • What is the closest orange object to you? ~ my kitty (ginger! lol)
  • Have you sneezed in the past hour? ~ a zillion times! =/
  • How many books are in your room? ~ quite a few!
  • What did you last eat? ~ apple & toffee crumble
  • Who is your favorite teacher of all time? ~ my highschool PE teacher - he was SO fit!
  • Name one of your goals for this year? ~ get A's in my exams
  • What is the biggest trouble you have ever been in? ~ none, Im good!! =P
  • Did you cry because Michael Jackson died? ~ er.. no!
  • What does your 9th message on your phone say? ~ dunno!
  • Look to your left. What's there? ~ my kitty.. sleeping!
  • Ever pop someone else's pimple? ~ eww no!!!! =s
  • How long does it take you to fall asleep? ~ depends on how tired I am!
  • Are you scared about the end of the world? ~ no, I'll prob be dead... I hope! lol
  • Is there a TV in the room you are in? ~ yes
  • What are you looking forward to? ~ next week
  • What comes to your mind when I say red? ~ cherry
  • What other language do you want to be fluent in? ~ french
  • Do you crack your neck often? ~ no! ...?
  • Do you usually hold your pee for a long time? ~ lol no!
  • Is it possible to lick your elbow? ~ Im not even gonna try! lol
  • Worst feeling in the world? ~ a broken heart! =(
  • What's your current favorite commercial? ~ the Barclay card slide advert!
  • Name something you think is pointless? ~ my manager! lol
  • Favorite fast food restaurant? ~ Nando's.. Mmm lovely chicken!
  • Have you ever been in a fist fight? ~ no
  • Would you concider yourself as a pyro? ~ whats a pyro??
  • Did you have a weird dream last night? ~ cant remember!
  • Do you wish at 11:11? ~ what? ..never heard of that!

Saturday 19 September 2009

Todays Lush Shower







Saturdays are my Lush days! =D ~ I use Lush throughout the week to but have to hurry, on a weekend I can stay in the shower for as long as I want & get the best from my Lush goodies!
Here is what I used today~
*New Shampoo Bar.
*Jungle Solid Conditioner
*Dreamwash
*Yummy Yummy Yummy
*Ocean Salt
*Cosmic Lad

I use the New shampoo bar everytime I wash my hair, It makes it so soft & shiny & it lasts forever! Then if Im not using my leave-in conditioner, I will use Jungle - which I did today! it smells of plants & grass! lol but is really nourishing & you can smell the scent right up untill you wash your hair again!
I love Ocean Salt, its quite an abrasive cleanser, so I wouldnt recommend it for sensitive skin.. just in case! :) - I love how soft it leaves my face, & its good for bums too like Buffy (but use a different tub to the 1 you use for ur face! lol)
I always use 2 body washes, one to clean my skin & the other to moisturise & scent. So today I used Dreamwash to clean & then Yummy Yummy Yummy right before Im about to get out of the shower,that way ..because the heat has opened up your pores, your skin takes in all the goodness from the product & you get better results.
Then after Im out, I apply my moisturiser - Cosmic Lad ...yeah, I think it is meant for men, but because I dont have any particular skin type.. this one suits my skin best. All the others I have tried contain too much cocoa butter & stuff, its ends up being too greasy & breaks me out! I have found this to be ok for now, so Im gonna stick with it!
...& thats it for Lush products today!

Thanks for reading! ...have a great saturday night!
<3

It got there... finally! =D


Yay! Michelle got my package finally!! =D

Ok, so back in June/July, after watching lots of swap videos on youtube..I decided I wanted to send someone something, but couldnt decide who...untill I saw some tweets from Michelle (makeupbynumbers) about her not recieving her Summer Swap parcel. So I messaged her & was very happy when she accepted my offer & gave me her details!
The package was in the post 2 days later!.. That was August 9th (I think?) so yeah... she only just got it September 18th.... there's a reason for that! - I had to post the package by surface mail, because the box weighed so much, it would have cost me £30 ($54) to have the package delivered within a week! ...I was like 'whaaattt?!' lol - I could have made another package up for that price! lol - so I had to choose surface mail! =/
I'd thought about the package a few times, wondering where abouts it was, if it was still in one piece, hoping that nonody had dropped it, then yesterday I saw Michelle had tweeted me saying she was going to pick the package up! I was like 'Yaaayy!' lol more excited than michelle! lol - but even more happy that it had finally got to her safely & nothing had broken! Phew!!
So when I logged on youtube this morning, I saw Michelle had made a video about it,which was nice of her.(there should be a video link nr the title!)


So Im really glad that she liked the stuff I sent her & I hope to do this again soon! - It will probably be after my 500 subs contest (if that ever comes haha)
So yeah, that was my good deed for the month..gonna be mean from now on! haha =P

Ok, Its 1am now - Goodnight!
<3

Product of the week!! ♥

Im loving this Aussie leave-in conditioner right now, I only bought it 2 weeks ago and I have already noticed a huge difference to the texture of my hair! Its really soft & shiny. I have also noticed that I can go nearly 2 days without washing my hair & it doesnt look greasy at all!! I bought it from Boots & it cost about £3.49 I think! ...well worth it!! 4/5! =)

Friday 18 September 2009

Yay!

So I finally found the patience to come back here & figure out how to put a new layout on! I would like add my own edited pic but one step at a time! haha. Gonna add a few lore little things then post a review I think! =)

bye for now!
<3

Saturday 14 March 2009

First Blog!! =D

Okaaaay, so i jumped on the Blogspot wagon too! ~ ive been reading everyones blogs but been unable to comment on them as i didnt have an account, & also ..i have a few things i wanna blog about too so... here i am! =D

..Not sure how often i can update, as i am v.busy with college & i work awkward hours so im here there & everywhere & silly hours of the day, but i will at least try to blog once a week, im suurre i can manage that! =P

So i have a Lush Blog coming up soon, so im gonna go get on with that, see you soooon!

Okies! <3
~Rachel