1) DRIED UP MASCARA ?
Screw the lid/wand on tightly, then run under hot tap water.
2) NO COLOUR PAY OFF?
Apple white eye pencil onto your lids, using your ring finger blend it a tad.Then add your eye shadow, works best with vibrant colours.
3) NO BROW PRODUCTS?
Use eyeliner, gel or pencil. Use gentle strokes and brush out. If you don't have a brush with you, use a cutie to soften them.
4) OLD BUSINESS CARDS OR SPARE PAPER?
Place it on top of your eyelids when applying mascara. Your lids will stay mascara free and your lashes get coated and separated evenly.
5) FOUNDATION TOO DARK?
Add a drop to your moisturiser and BOOM you've created a tinted moisturiser for the Summer or for the times you want a more natural look.
6) NO EYELINER?
Use your mascara ! Grab a small liner brush and take excess mascara off the wand. Apply where needed.
7) SPOTS/PIMPLES?
Fight the temptation to squeeze them, let them dry for a few days, grab a tweezer and gently tweeze it out. Sounds harsh but this way you're not left with any scars or redness.
8) NO EYE MAKEUP REMOVER?
Use oil, any oil but make sure you rinse thoroughly.
9) DRY LIPS?
Grab a teaspoon of sugar and honey, mix together and you've created a lip exfoliator.
10) LIPSTICK
Mix a bit of your favourite powder blush/eyeshadow with some vaseline/lip balm. Now you've created new colour lipstick.
Quick little post of my favourite beauty hacks.
Hope you guys found this helpful :)
Much Love
Monica Leah xo
Friday, 29 May 2015
Thursday, 14 May 2015
GREY
GREY
So I've decided to start a blog series where I search online for my favourite items in a specific colour and let you guys know how I would style them.
Starting of the series with one of my favourite colour,a colour I think suits every skin tone and a colour thats very understated. GREY.
1. £15 | Boohoo | With a statement necklace, scandals, hair up sleek or messy.
2. £20 | Boohoo | Styled with white or black heels, minimal accessories for that sleek look.
3. £12.99 | Newlook | Styled with black ripped jeans and black pumps. Wavy hair.
4. £3.99 | H&M | Styled with white jeans (rolled up at bottom) and converses.
5. £7.99 | H&M | Ankle boots/white trainers and a jean/leather jacket or oversized cardigan.
6. £24.99 | Newlook | White t-shirt,jeans with pumps or heels,clutch bag.
7. £15.99 | Newlook | Styled With an all white/black outfit and red lips.
8. £55 | River Island | White vest/t-shirt, black/blue jeans.
P.S A bold lip will give any of these outfits a pop, hope you enjoyed my first ever fashion post.
Much Love.
Monica Leah xo
Monday, 11 May 2015
MY 50 TOP CHICK FLICKS.
In no specific order, these are 50 of my favourite chick flicks. However Save The Last Dance has to be my number 1 ! What's your fav ?
1. SAVE THE LAST DANCE
2.HONEY
3.10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
4.MEAN GIRLS
5.THE NOTEBOOK
6.THE VOW
7.STEP UP
8.BRING IT ON
9.A WALK TO REMEMBER
10.ADDICTED
11.ALONG CAME POLLY
12.SHE'S THE MAN
13.JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE
14.MAID IN MANHATTAN
15.MY BESTFRIENDS WEDDING
16.P.S I LOVE YOU
17.THE LUCKY ONE
18.ADORE
19.TWILIGHT
20.FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS
21.THE TIME TRAVELERS WIFE
22.DIRTY DANCING
23.PRINCESS DIARIES
24.MINIS FIRST TIME
25.HITCH
26.GREASE
27.THE PRINCESS'S DIARIES
28.BAGGAGE CLAIM
29.THE PROPOSAL
30.JUST WRIGHT
31.THE HOLIDAY
32.BOUNTY HUNTER
33.THE OTHER WOMAN
34.SAFE HAVEN
35.GHOST
36.MISS CONGENIALITY
37.PARENT TRAP
38.DEAR JOHN
39.TITANIC
40.PITCH PERFECT
41.TEMPTATION
42.NO STRINGS ATTACHED
43.THE WEDDING PLANNER
44.THE TOURIST
45.THE LAST SONG
46.PRETTY WOMAN
47.SHE'S ALL THAT
48.IT'S A BOY GIRL THING
49.THE DUFF
50.GOOD LUCK CHUCK.
Monica Leah xo
MY NATURAL BIRTH STORY !
When I found out I was expecting the first thing on my mind was "SH*T ! THE BIRTH !".
I feared the birth so much I would cry and asked myself why did I get pregnant lol. It was always on my mind, not how expensive having a baby was or where am I going to bring him up. And there is nothing that scares me most than leaving earth.. apart from giving birth lol.
So here's a little in site of how my labor and birth went.
My plan was to have a water birth, apparently it's the most relaxing method without using any drugs of course. I wanted it to be as natural as possible because I'm a wimp when it comes to needles (hence not wanting epidural).
Saturday November 15th 2014,
James, his family and myself went to Ikea, we walked around the entire day going back and forth with what we wanted for our bedroom. So anyways finally getting out of Ikea felt like heaven ! I didn't get much sleep that night.
Sunday 16th November,
James left me around 4am to go Leeds, I was a bit scared not having him with me at such a late stage in my pregnancy. Anyways the rest of the day was mine. So I started rearranging our bedroom and sorted out all of Elijah's clothing. I kept getting this 'period pain" feeling, I thought it was due to me just moving about so much and lifting things. All of a sudden it hit me. Could this be the start of my contractions? But my water hasn't broke yet? Am I having a miscarriage? All these silly things were running through my head. Eventually by 10/11pm James's Mum took me to the hospital, they check me out and told me I was 2cm dilated and to go home and come back in a few hours. So I did. I'd already called James crying, so he drove back to London. I cant imagine how he felt, knowing he could miss the birth ! Once I got home I ran a hot bath and started preparing myself for the biggest day of my life.
Monday 17th November,
The bath helped a lot, kept me calm until James arrived, around 1.30am. I told him I could bare the pain and for him to go sleep. So he did for a bit, until I woke him up crying my eyes out around 4am. We got my hospital bags and attempted to dash to the hospital. At this stage I was in so much pain. My contractions were lasting a minute and 30seconds roughly and came every other 2-3 minutes. So I'd have my contractions then rest and have another. By me resting it took way longer to leave home. By the time we were in the car I was screaming, a scream I only hear on One Born Every Minute, a scream I've never heard come out my mouth before. Anyways we got to the hospital just after 5am. Was told I was 9cm dilated and that it was too late for the water birth and for any medication but gas and air. I felt warm liquid trickle down my legs, I realised it was my waters breaking. From here on I just remember screaming and getting told of by a nurse LOL. Rude ! Then by 6:30am he was born :). Weighing 7pounds 4ounces.
The pushing didn't hurt at all. It was the contractions. So girls if you're expecting just prepare for the heavy period pains/belly cramps ! And guys do what you can, rub her lower back, give her water,cuddles and plenty kisses !
Much Love
Monica Leah xo
I feared the birth so much I would cry and asked myself why did I get pregnant lol. It was always on my mind, not how expensive having a baby was or where am I going to bring him up. And there is nothing that scares me most than leaving earth.. apart from giving birth lol.
So here's a little in site of how my labor and birth went.
My plan was to have a water birth, apparently it's the most relaxing method without using any drugs of course. I wanted it to be as natural as possible because I'm a wimp when it comes to needles (hence not wanting epidural).
Saturday November 15th 2014,
James, his family and myself went to Ikea, we walked around the entire day going back and forth with what we wanted for our bedroom. So anyways finally getting out of Ikea felt like heaven ! I didn't get much sleep that night.
Sunday 16th November,
James left me around 4am to go Leeds, I was a bit scared not having him with me at such a late stage in my pregnancy. Anyways the rest of the day was mine. So I started rearranging our bedroom and sorted out all of Elijah's clothing. I kept getting this 'period pain" feeling, I thought it was due to me just moving about so much and lifting things. All of a sudden it hit me. Could this be the start of my contractions? But my water hasn't broke yet? Am I having a miscarriage? All these silly things were running through my head. Eventually by 10/11pm James's Mum took me to the hospital, they check me out and told me I was 2cm dilated and to go home and come back in a few hours. So I did. I'd already called James crying, so he drove back to London. I cant imagine how he felt, knowing he could miss the birth ! Once I got home I ran a hot bath and started preparing myself for the biggest day of my life.
Monday 17th November,
The bath helped a lot, kept me calm until James arrived, around 1.30am. I told him I could bare the pain and for him to go sleep. So he did for a bit, until I woke him up crying my eyes out around 4am. We got my hospital bags and attempted to dash to the hospital. At this stage I was in so much pain. My contractions were lasting a minute and 30seconds roughly and came every other 2-3 minutes. So I'd have my contractions then rest and have another. By me resting it took way longer to leave home. By the time we were in the car I was screaming, a scream I only hear on One Born Every Minute, a scream I've never heard come out my mouth before. Anyways we got to the hospital just after 5am. Was told I was 9cm dilated and that it was too late for the water birth and for any medication but gas and air. I felt warm liquid trickle down my legs, I realised it was my waters breaking. From here on I just remember screaming and getting told of by a nurse LOL. Rude ! Then by 6:30am he was born :). Weighing 7pounds 4ounces.
The pushing didn't hurt at all. It was the contractions. So girls if you're expecting just prepare for the heavy period pains/belly cramps ! And guys do what you can, rub her lower back, give her water,cuddles and plenty kisses !
Much Love
Monica Leah xo
Sunday, 10 May 2015
WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG?
Quick little post. Enjoy.
What's in your makeup bag? Is probably the most common question I get.
Well here it is! The bag is from Charlotte Tilbury, £15.
Everything is inexpensive and easy to get your hands on.
If there's any products you guys recommend please let me know :)
Much love
Monica Leah xo
Sunday, 3 May 2015
VENICE !
Venice 2015.
Best thing ever invented.
Chocolate Kebabs
Much Love,
Monica xo
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