Candy Yum Yum: Drugstore Dupe

Hello!

So, if you're a fan of the ever so famous Mac lipsticks, particularly Candy yum yum, you're in luck!

About a year ago, I took a trip to the UK, otherwise know as the land of insanely cheap makeup!
I'm sure to the people living over there It's not that cheap, but try coming over here! Wowee, the makeup is expensive! Even from the drugstore!
 I went on a bit of a rampage whilst I was over there, and came back with about half a suitcase full of makeup. So what Sarah? Get to the point! Okay, okay!

The other day I was snooping around my makeup collection, finding new things that could definitely use a bit more love. And there it was! The Barry M Lipstick in No. 52 'Shocking Pink'!
 So what? you may ask. Well, this particular Barry M lipstick happens to be the spitting image of Mac's much pricier Candy Yum Yum. 

This lipstick is amazing! Not only is the colour spot on, but it's also matte like Candy yum yum, the staying power is just as good, and it's only a fraction of the price. So If you're into your Mac Lippies, or Barbie Pinks, I'd highly recommend you try this out! 

Thank me later.

Mac- 'Candy Yum Yum

Barry M- No. 52 'Shocking Pink'

xx

Having a Peice of Home with Me

Hello Everyone!

You may or may not have noticed that I've been some what absent from my blog the past few months. 

Ooops, sorry! 

This is because we had my Nan over from the UK!

 If you weren't aware, I was born in the UK but now live in New Zealand. And because it's not the cheapest trip 'to and from', the time and memories I do have with my family are the most meaningful to me.

My Nan came over in December in preparation for my older sisters wedding on new years eve. It was all a very exciting time as you can imagine, but unfortunately that meant I barely had any time to sit down at my computer and write a blog post. But now that I'm here let me tell you all about it.

So first of course, my Nan. I still cant believe she flew half way across the world BY HERSELF to be here! She is amazing! I'm so glad she stayed as long as she did because the quality time we spent together was so important to me. Although she was here for a whole month, the time just flew by! I feel like there was so much more I wanted to show her, do with her, talk to her about; But maybe that will encourage me to start saving for a plane ticket of my own. Hmmm? 

The things we did do together though were lovely. Not only did we make icing flowers for my sister wedding cake, but she taught me how to cross stitch; Side note it's super relaxing! I made my first ever Christmas Cake with her, And also just the quality time we spent together, pottering around was nice.

Next, was the wedding! It was the most magical night, filled with love, and tears, and laughter. So many amazing memories were made that night, all of which I'll cherish forever. It's a night I'll remember for a long time, Except for the hours between 10pm to 12am. Yeah, those I'm going to have trouble remembering. ;)

So that's what has been happening if my life recently.

Again, I'm sorry the large gaps between blog posts, But I'm back now and ready to write until my heart's content.

xx

Christmas Is Coming

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Hello Everyone!

Although I am a big fan of Halloween, Christmas is always my favorite time of the year! Except for the fact that here in New Zealand it's boiling hot on Christmas day! It just feels wrong, you know? Christmas is 'stereotypically' filled with things like Snowmen, Christmas Robins, Bobble Hats and Scarves, Hot Chocolate by the fire, and of course the tacky Christmas Jumpers. But here in New Zealand, It's slightly different. It's about wearing minimal clothing to stay cool, cooking Christmas dinner on the BBQ outside, and building snowmen out of sand on the beach. I still find it bizarre, but hey...each to their own. 

As it's getting closer to the big day, I though I'd take a few snaps around our house to show you how beautifully mum has decorated this year. Plus some bonus photos from when me and my brother filmed my Christmas video, which I'll also link below. 

I'll be sure to take lots of photos on Christmas day as well! 

Mum saw this on Pinterest. It's our Advent Calender this year.

Oh.

I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas! 

xx

England and Singapore Adventures- The Vlogs!

Hello there!

As you may know, me and my family recently came home from our exciting holiday in Singapore AND England! If you didn't, I've written a whole blog post about it HERE if you want to go and give that a read. But today I have for you....THE VLOGS! 

Before we left I knew I wanted to vlog our holiday, only because instead of 'traditionally' taking photos I thought taking videos would be something a bit different; And for me personally I feel that in 10, 20 or even 50 years time, looking back on a video instead of photos would be a lot more real and enjoyable. I've shown my family the vlogs and they all LOVE the idea! I definitely think it's something more and more people are going to start doing. But without further a due...here are my England and Singapore Vlogs! :) 

ENJOY!

xx

Is there anyone home?

Hello everyone!

So It's been a while...Three weeks or so? *Smacks wrist* Sorry!

If you didn't know I've just got back from England. I decided not to blog while I was over there as most of the holiday consisted of running round the UK meeting up with friends and family members, and I just found it so hard to make any time to sit down and write a blog post. But I'm back!

So what have I been up to whist frantically running round the UK? Lets break it down. 

- Firstly we had a seven hour stop in Singapore, which was AMAZING! It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to before. Also, one of the hottest! We were literally running from place to place so we could see as many things as possible, and I'd say we did pretty well. 

-I watched Divergent on the plane, and its definitely of the best movies I've seen in a while.

- Next, we finally made it to the UK. The majority of the holiday was spend around Shropshire where we were staying with my Nan, although we did spend about a week or so traveling round to places like London, Manchester(Where I'd never been before and loved!), Hertfordshire(Where I spent half of my childhood growing up), and Brighton(Where I spent the other half of my childhood growing up).

- We celebrated my Nan's 80th birthday! This was definitely one of the highlights of my holiday as the whole family got together and it was just a weekend full of laughs. 

- I went on my first ever roller coaster at Drayton Manor. Whoop whoop!

- I put myself into multiple food comas, after devouring buckets full of English sweets.

- I vlogged SO MUCH while I was over there! So when I mange to string all the videos together I'll make sure I put it on my blog.

- And finally, the most exciting part. I've made the decision to move over to England as soon as I've saved enough money...which will probably be next year. Yeeeeeeah Baaaaby!

So that's pretty much everything...

Beautiful Singapore! 

Now that I'm back I'll make sure to keep blogging regularly, and maybe even start posting a few videos?

xx

Excited To Be Going Home.

Hello everyone!

This weekend after spending Saturday with my dad I realized just how excited I am to be going back home, to the UK. 

My dad has only just returned from his own trip back to the UK, and after hearing all the stories and seeing all the photos, and of course devouring all of  the English Goodies he brought back with him, I'm SUPER excited to be heading over there in July. 

We moved to New Zealand in 2003 and since then I've only been back home once, in 2007. This year my Nan is turning 80, and my mum's always had the idea of going back to celebrate with her...so that's exactly what we're doing. 

Now I don't hate New Zealand by any means but, I've always considered England my 'Home' regardless of the fact that I've been living in New Zealand for so long. Back in 2003 I completely rebelled against the fact that we were moving away as the thought of it TERRIFIED me! So I spent the majority of my childhood very isolated which probably explains when I'm so socially awkward...or just awkward in general now. 

I'm so excited to be going back for SO many different reasons! First and foremost, I get to see my whole family again. Secondly, I wont only be blogging while I'm over there, but also VLOGGING! Which I've never really done before but to tell you the truth I'm actually quite excited to try. Thirdly, the huge variety of makeup, clothing brands and FOOD that are not sold in New Zealand...like Golden Nuggets, which are the best thing on the planet. And Lastly, I'll be making the huge decision of whether or not I'm going to be flying the nest and moving back there...WHAT!? AHHHH! 

To anyone who actually takes the time to read this post, firstly thank you, and secondly get ready for some crazy awkward blogging nearer July...

Bye! 

xx