MY NEW CARD BUSINESS! (I NEED YOUR HELP)

Hello All!
Finally sticking to my word and bringing you this post after a long while but I will be posting every Wednesday from now on as I have lots of ideas and inspiration.
But it's a really important one and I need the blogging community to really help me spread this post around.

I'd had a very boring summer and I'm a naturally creative person and always enjoyed art at school but since starting college, I had no way of getting crafty.
Then I popped into my head that I could start creating handmade cards and try sell them. I set up a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/handmadecardsbymegan/ and although it's only been a month, I've had a few orders, I have a couple of events planned and even set up a competition with a local business.

However,
I would love to expand into instead of selling locally but more further a field and I was pleased with the audience I had when writing my blog last year and I thought that blogging could really improve my business.

So here's what I'm asking all of you!
Please check out and maybe even like my Facebook page (I would LOVE to reach 100 likes by the time I'm starting college. I post pictures regularly of products you can buy and over the next month or so to some people's delight and others... well maybe not, I will be bringing out a lot of christmas/halloween treats.

Like the photo of the card you like the best on my facebook page. This will give me sort of a survey to see which is most popular so I can make it in bulk.

Enter my competition! All you have to do is like, share and comment on this post and you won't believe how far it goes with every share. I live in Yorkshire and this post was reaching the facebook newsfeed's of people in America! (Wow) AND if you've already liked the page, your just a share (and a comment or like just because privacy settings can stop me seeing your entry) from being able to win some sweetie goodies and a card designed by me.

And finally, follow me on my social medias, share your thoughts, comment on this blog, I'd love your thoughts.

If you know of someones birthday, wedding, christening, dance exam, maybe a friend has done something kind for you, maybe your friend is leaving for university/college - anything! Consider buying a handmade card, I am willing to make anything and in the end I think it gives a more personalised, thoughtful message.

Thanks for reading!
All my links are below and see you soon!
M x

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MY TOP 5 MAKE-UP PRODUCTS - DECEMBER

Today's post is all about the top 5 beauty products I have been using throughout December, some which i have only just discovered and some old favourites I buy again and again! Depending on how helpful you guys feel this is, I may do this monthly or either do my top 5 of something else, who knows! Some of you may have used these before and not like them but I am open to all opinions in the comments.


So, in no paticular order....



#1 - Bourjois Liner Feutre by Bourjois Paris - £6.99

I live by this eyeliner! Unlike some other eyeliner felt tips i have previously used, the tip doesn't become all fluffy as it starts to run out and it still stays thin and precise until it runs out. It is longlasting, it will stay on all day and I've found that it doesn't smudge that easily. It last longer and i personally find it much easier than liquid liner which I am terrible at! It is also good value for money and affordable.



#2 - Rimmel London Wonderfull Mascara - £7.99

I have had this mascara for a while and it never lets me down. My eyelashes are ridiculously short to the point i feel like i have none without make up! (Okay maybe a slight exaggeration there meg) But this helps alot! They're lengthened My lashes stay individual and long rather than all thick and clumped together like some other mascaras I've used and again it lasts ages and it's affordable!



#3 - Mac Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick 04 

Now this is actually the first mac product I have got and i actually received this lipstick from a friend at college as a secret santa. I have never thought of myself as a lipstick person but I was pleasantly surprised by this product and it has come in good use ever since. Unfortunately when i tried to find a price for you all, i learnt that this must have been an old collection and I don't think it is available in Mac stores anymore but Im sure that there is a similar colour. I have infact found it on Ebay though and it was $25 which is about £16.95 so it is still out there somewhere!




#4 - Bourjois Paris Air Mat Foundation - £9.99

This certainly isn't the cheapest foundation around but it is far from being the most expensive on the market. I only recently bought it but so far I'm liking it. I've previously tried another bourjois foundation which is the Healthy Mix one (think that's it's name) which is meant to be better for your skin. I do like that one but sometimes it can leave my face shiny as i have quite oily skin so decided to go for a matte one. At the moment I don't think I'm getting to see the full effect of this foundation but I do think that's down to my skin not being so great (hate you hormones!!!) But i do like it and i prefer it to other brands I've previously used.



#5 -  Ted Baker blush/highlighter set from the Ted Baker Sparkle and Shade set - £22 -£25

This was another product I received on christmas day which was infact part of a ted baker gift set. I don't think it is available individually and I'm not sure where it was bought due to it being a christmas present but it is on Ebay if anyone is interested. I think the exterior looks expensive and classy and I find it hard to use because I feel like it looks too fancy to use for going out to the shop or college haha! There are 3 gorgeous shades to combine into the perfect illuminator and blusher. The set even came with a lovely blusher brush which is also the same colour scheme which is a bronzey/rose gold kind of colour! 



I hope you liked my first beauty post of 2015! Let me know your favourite make up products in the comment or if you've got any recommendations!

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MY ROOM TOUR 2016!

So after an incredibly busy year which turned me into the most unorganised person EVER, i finally got my act together and decided that i want to blog and i want to provide you all with at least an interesting 2 minute read during the week and between doing my A-levels i want to be able to tell someone what i’ve been getting up to so there you go! Whether I’m a good blogger or not (not had a good start lets be honest) I suppose it is a good way of documenting my life and meeting new people and bloggers! 

Amongst my realisation hitting me in 2016 which has made me want to do something productive and become a more organised 17 year old girl, I also spent the first day of 2016 tidying my bedroom inspiring this post which is a room tour for you all! you wont have seen the state it was in before but i can assure you it was an absolute mess! I adore my room just because it is my own tiny space and just the right size, i doubt i could keep a bigger room tidy because i struggle even with mine! 

 Although I am now 17, i still feel the need to have a space for stationary, notebooks, felt tips, post it notes, even felt tips! I love how they slot into the cupboard which doesn't have a door on anymore so it's basically an open shelf. The owl contains last years 'happy memories' which I hope to do again!

 As soon as you enter my room you will see above my desk this lovely IKEA set of shelves which contain a mass of random things - I call it my shelf of many things. It contains candles, diffusers, little keepsakes and kinder egg toys from when i was younger (don't judge) and a sweetie jar to name a few! I'm quite the nostalgic person!

You know when you arrange your perfumes and they look like a cute family photo all organised and presentable...yeah haha

I FINALLY got round to arranging my make up properly. My desk below my shelves is handy as it opens up into a little dressing table with a mirror and separate compartments so i can keep my make up out of sight and safe.

My recent additions (still require name ideas pls) my two little fishies in their tank bought by my twin sister for christmas, such a unique present idea!

Owls seem to be the theme of my room and i had no intention for this so please don't think I am obsessed with owls!

Just a simple basket to keep all my soap and shower stuff in!

here is a view of my little room! It may be small but i love it to pieces. Lets see how long i can keep it tidy haha!

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SKIN CARE REVIEW - CLEAN & CLEAR®

Well hello it's been a while.
that is becoming a well used phrase but not anymore! Santa brought me my FABULOUS macbook air and i rarely part with it which means i have no excuse to not post. I am going to be trying to post once a week at least and my main day i will upload will be a thursday so you know what to do, click that follow button so you know when i've uploaded! (I'm just kidding but feel free to haha)


This weeks post is my SKIN CARE ROUTINE. I recently was forced to purchase something for my skin as it was absolutely terrible! I used to have a fair amount of spots during year 8, 9 and 10 and i wouldn't class it as acne but yeah, they weren't the best. I think that was probably down to two things - 1) I used to eat everything that isn't good for you and that has an impact on your skin quite bit and 2) I used to plaster the popular foundation brands over my face and i didn't really have a clue how to use it properly!
Nowadays, i shower everyday which means my skin is quite clean. HOWEVER, i am a victim of oily skin with an absolute pain! and not being too graphic, I can tell when my period is on it's way because my face becomes a spot holiday destination and i have a massive breakout. So i thought, enough is enough I'm going to find something for my skin which will not only keep my skin healthy but will also stop it being so oily.

I scanned the shelf and me being me, I was attracted to a face wash by Clean and Clear, mainly because of the bright blue and green bottle! I've seen alot of adverts by clean and clear before but i always got scared to try it as i've used Simple before and me and that brand do not go together. But as it was on offer at £2 i couldn't resist. I have been using this for a week now and i LOVE it. It leaves my skin feeling cool and fresh and has cleared up my skin considerably which is what it says on the bottle! 

In Uk stores if anyone is interested, they are sold at:
-Sainsbury's         -Asda          -Tesco         -Boots          -Superdrug


I honestly recommend you try this product for yourself and if you have do, tell me what you thought below!


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Megs x

EXAM TIPS

now I'm sure a lot of you are aware that I have not posted in 2 months and I am ashamed. Everything has happened in these 2 months, my laptop has officially died, I've been having job interviews, I've been doing my personal statement, working but now I can tell you that my present this Christmas is a macbook so I have no excuse but to post to you guys that want to read my posts which I am so excited about! It also means that I can make my blog look better as I am writing posts on my phone at this very second! but another thing that which has made me feel the need to post is that I am currently doing exams so I thought I would use my experience to come up with a little guide to people who struggle to know where to start when it comes to exam preparation.

NUMBER 1 - get organised! 

as soon as you know what exams you have when and which subjects, make a timetable or if you are given one, highlight which exams you have on that day. I even know people who made a timetable so that when they don't have exams, they can know which normal lessons they have to go to (yawn) and make sure they have the right equipment for that lesson.

NUMBER 2 - attend revision classes! 

if you are lucky enough to have teachers at your school who will stay back after school and go over what is on the exam then go! even if you are one of those 'I don't stay back unless I'm in detention innit' kinda kids then still go because you can get all the right info and even extra revision tools like exam papers AND it means when you go home, you can say to your parents who are nagging to know what revision you've done 'well I've done some revision at school with my teacher already' and they'll lay off, trust me 

NUMBER 3 - REVISE

i hate revising too and usually I would put it off and hope for the best but it is important to revise because it will help you find the way that makes it go in. For example, I revise best by doing mind maps and interactive websites where you're tested and you get a score at the end. Other revise best by making intensive notes until silly 'o' clock in the morning. whichever way you can remember the most, do it as it will affect your grade.

NUMBER 4 - EAT BREAKFAST

now I am NOT a morning person and I barely have time to eat breakfast. My sister is the opposite and she can't stomach breakfast and never has been able to. But if you have an exam, eat something before hand! It will wake you up and get your brain working and also stop those EMBARASSING tummy rumbles in the middle of an exam.

NUMBER 5 - STAY CALM

some of you may be thinking how can she say that? but my sister panics loads before exams and there's no reason to. Obviously you want to get a good grade but panicking will make it worse. my form teacher once showed me this video and it is a rap basically saying that teachers are liars. Your GCSE results are not the end of the world or the start of it either. Low grades will not stop you from getting  your dream job, it may make it harder but it is not the end of the world, I'm going to link the video down below so take a look at it.

I hate to sound so geeky but I am far from being a geek and I just thought I'd play teacher for the day. 

COMMENT IF YOU ENJOYED AND TELL US YOUR TIPS FOR EXAM PREP

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thanks for reading!

Megs x

VIDEO ~ http://youtu.be/D-eVF_G_p-Y (45 secs if you want to skip to the main part) 

HEALTHY FOOD RECIPE - TEENBLOGSERIES #4

i just want to start this blog with a HUGE apology! there are several reasons why I haven't posted in weeks and I am extremely guilty, believe me! you may have noticed by my mixed up layout out that I do all my posts on the blogger app. This is because my laptop is the biggest pile of **** ever! now now, I shouldn't be swearing but really it is! And then what do I do? I end up with iPhone issues which I have only just got resolved. Not only this but I have recently been busy with college open evenings and job interviews! I think I'm just about organised now and I am so sorry, mainly to Anouska and Beth for posting 3 weeks late! I am going to catch up on all my posts this weekend so hopefully I'm either going to be caught up or only one post behind which will be uploaded midweek. Now back to the post...

when i first read the post titles, this one stuck out because I have actually been dieting myself since March and I feel that I have a little experience which can help me suggest healthy and scrummy foods to you all!

My recipe is MINI QUICHES! 

You will need...

- slices of white bread (I usually do 12 because they're only little!)

- butter

- 2 eggs 

- some milk (you will only need a tiny drop!) 

- cheese! whichever sort takes your fancy!

- another filling(s) so ham, mushroom, tomato etc.

- a muffin/bun tray

- a measuring jug

- a rolling pin!

- a circular biscuit cutter

How do you make it? 

1) use the butter to grease your tray, ready for when you're going to put them in the oven!

2) cut the crusts off each slice of bread and gently roll them out 

3) use a circle-shaped biscuit cutter (I think that's what they're called!) To cut a circle out of your now flattened slices of bread.

4) Put a layer of butter over each of your circles!

5) lay the circle over the tray and press down to shape it into the tray so you have a little crust.

6) in the centre of your little quiche shaped bread circle things, put in your cheese and whatever other toppings but not too much for now!

7) take out your measuring jug and crack two medium sized eggs! whisk to break the yolks before adding a splash of milk and a pinch of pepper! 

8) pour the mixture into each of the quiches and add more cheese and toppings if required!

9) place the tray into the oven and cook at 180 degrees max. Cook for 5/6 minutes at a time until our bread starts to go a bit golden!

10) take out of the oven and try one, they are best warm! 

This may not sound too healthy but they are lovely for a light tea with a side salad (not all 12 though!) 

Let me know if you've ever done anything like this before in the comments! Don't forget you can keep up with me on twitter (@MeganLucyBlogs) and Instagram (@meganlucyblogs)

I'm sorry for letting you all down!

-Megs x

MY FAVOURITE HIGHSTREET PICKS - TEENBLOGSERIES #3

its that time of week again where I try to read everyone's posts in one night and I end up staying up way too late! This Monday for the #teenblogseries, we have been asked to share our favourite highstreet store and a few of our favourite clothes from that store. It's an easy pick for me I must admit. 

My favourite clothes store in the whole entire world in NEW LOOK 

it makes me smile just thinking about it. I just love the modern decor in the shop and everything product on those shelves. So here's my favourite products as follows...(there may be half my wardrobe in this) also, I am NOT a photographer so sorry for the not so fancy pictures. 

My first pick is this dark red/maroon coloured jumper. I bought this last year for winter so I doubt they'll sell it now but it's jumper season so there'll be something similar I'm sure! It is THE comfiest jumper ever and I don't think it cost more than £20! It also has a little cute star at the bottom which doesn't fail to impress me (cos I'm like that) this jumper goes really well under Parker style coats as well for that winter look.

The next two I am doing together just because I love them equally but even more when they are worn together. I especially love the detail on the bottom of the black top and also the detail on the leggings. The leggings are extremely comfy and are new out so I'm sure you'll be able to get a pair yourself! this outfit is quite nice because with a nice pair of shoes you could wear it for a meal out or a family occasion but also it could be worn on a trip to the cinemas or shopping! 

 Now there's a good reason why I have got a picture of these shoes off the new look website rather than my own - white shoes don't stay white for very long...

now if you're like me, I wear converse everywhere! And I am a sucker for white shoes! but they don't stay white for long and converse is about £50 a pair. With these, they are a Tenner! I am probably on my 5th pair from new look and I have spent as much as I would on ONE pair of converse. the best thing is is that they sell them in the normal shoe department but also in the kids department which I thankfully still fit into (and they have watermelons inside!!!!) 

And last but definately not least, something a little more girly...

(Ignore the school socks) 

This is my favourite ever dress and I hope that it fits me as I grow up because I L.O.V.E it. I went shopping last year for a dress for my best friends party and saw this after spending all my money. I have to admit I was so gutted because I tried one in on the shop and everything. I then went through the terrible time of struggling to find it in a closer store or online. Fortunately it is and even if I do grow out of it or it gets ruined or something, I will be keeping it.

that's it for today's teen blog series post! feel free to link yours below or if you have any of these, let me know in the comments so I can get excited!

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@MeganLucyBlogs (twitter)

@meganlucyblogs (Instagram) I beg you to follow me on twitter as I have 88 and I'm so close to 100 and also on Instagram I have 148 and that odd number bothers me! Nah I'm kidding, To those of you that do, thank you for always being there with me and my blog!

thanks for reading! 

xxxx

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar and Beth have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email:anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com. 

BEST FOUNDATION ROUTINE - TEEN BLOG SERIES #2

so it's 18:25 because I lost track of time so I'm just going to try and get this post written up because as usual, I'm always late for things...

this post is number 2 of the #teenblogseries started by Beth and Anouska! I've read some really nice blogs all week and I can't wait read all this weeks! today's post is about what I think is the best foundation routine for teenagers. I've already mentioned all of these products on a previous post which I will link below if you want to go read and I think these products are so underrated!

my school is especially strict on make-up but I really wasn't keen on going to school for 6 hours a day with nothing to cover my eyebags from lack of sleep (which all teenagers should understand) and the random spot breakouts. a couple of years ago I did used to have a lot of spots and I used a rimmel foundation and I think that is what caused my spots. Eversince I used these products, my skin is less irritated and it does a great job! 

I used the 'Natural Collection' by Boots Pharmacies and the clues in the name really. It's a natural looking foundation so it is well suited to making me look more awake at school without a heavy 'too much foundation' and 'cheesy wotsit' kind of face! they usually cost about £2-£3 which is a lot less than many other makeup brands! 

They are available in many shades and they have other ranges of that shade for example mine is labelled 'shineaway' because I have quite oily and shiny skin so it stops that!

I think that it is a good foundation for teens because it is natural and can be worn at school and it's one of those foundations where people say 'you have such clear skin' and when you say 'oh yeah I have foundation on' it leaves them gobsmacked haha! personally it makes me feel comfortable and it doesn't irritate my skin. The pressed powder available in that range does sometimes make my skin a little dry and flaky (mostly on my nose) but you can always use a different powder or no powder at all.

I hope this post is helpful to those of you who are looking for a cheap foundation that doesn't irritate your skin and doesn't make you look like a tangerine. I'm sorry that this is late up and I promise I will make sure that next weeks is on time! 

 

Here is the link to the product I have reviewed to you: 

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Natural-Collection-Shine-Away-Foundation_24325/#un_jtt_addtohome_hidden 

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10 RANDOM FACTS - TEEN BLOG SERIES

Hey Everyone! 

so you may have noticed that this blog is 10 Random Facts. Some of you may also know that I have already done a 50 Random Facts blogpost already (which you can go back and read by all means) and there is a specific reason why I am doing this post for you this week. 

I am now part of a new project with many other teen bloggers like me and every Monday at 6:30pm we will all post on certain topic. I actually can't wait for the next 10 weeks (think it's 10) which this takes place in because it gives me something to blog each week and I can also find more blogs to read! if you are interested, go onto twitter and use the hashtag '#teenblogseries' and on there you can find Beth and Anouska who have started this and also all the others who are doing this with me!

Again, this weeks topic is 10 Random Facts so here goes...

1) My name is Megan and I am 15 year old and turning 16 in November!

2) I have a twin sister called Hannah. read about her on previous blogposts!

3) I used to be abit of a tomboy! Despite doing posts on beauty, I don't have much make up experience as I try to go for a natural but comfortable look. Blogging is helping me get into make up a lot more and I actually like using it.

4) I recently got some GCSE science exam results which I took this year even though I'm only just going into year 11 and I got 3 C's!

5) My current favourite song at the moment is Knee Socks by Arctic Monkeys and The Storm by Harry Seaton (search him on youtube and twitter at @harryseaton because his voice sounds like it was made my angels.)

6) The shampoo I am using at the moment is Lorèal Paris Elvive, Nutri-Gloss shine shampoo. (ITS PINK)

7) I am actually quite excited to go back to school because I've only seen a couple of people in the last 5 weeks :(

8) I could buy everything in New Look if I had the money.

9) I live in England and I only just went abroad for the first time this year. I travelled through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Austria in less than 24 hours on a coach. I WENT SKIING!

10) And finally you can find me on twitter (@MeganLucyBlogs) and Instagram at (@meganlucyblogs) 

Be sure to follow me there if you like what you read and also go back and read my other posts!

go and check out #teenblogseries to read everyone else's blogposts and stay tuned for more!

thanks for reading!

-megs x

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MY HOLIDAY!!!

Now I hope you haven't forgotten who I am! Sorry for not posting in AGES and that's only down to 1 thing - I went on holiday! 

After waiting 4 and a half weeks, I finally set off to Cornwall! if you're unsure where that is because I have quite a few international readers (hello by the way) it is in the South west of England. Now you'd think it being England that the weather would be rain, rain and more rain. But thankfully, for most of the 14 years of going to the exact same place every summer holiday, that's not the case! I've sort of made this blog into the tag so feel free to pinch my questions and do your own!

so...

When did you go?

I went on the 14th August and came back on the 23rd!

Where did you go? (give the exact name)

I stayed in a village called Mawgan Porth with all the shops you need (cafés, a pub, a restaurant, a shop and deli with local produce and everyday things and most importantly the beach and sea!)

Who did you go with?

I went with my mum, my dad and my sister.

How long was the journey?

The journey took around 6 and a half hours and that was the same there and back.

What type of accommodation did you stay in?

I stayed in a gorgeous apartment which is really close to the sea. I've stayed there for 4years in a row now!

What was the weather like?

It was fairly mixed, some days were dull but we still managed to enjoy ourselves and I did actually get a tan which shows we did get a few hot days!

What was your favourite part of the holiday? 

My favourite bit about the holiday was probably either going to crealy which I'll tell you more about down below OR when the meals out, especially because we went to other towns nearby and ate abit later so we got to capture places at night. (It was sort of night, doesn't look that dark but still!)

I set off on the Thursday at 4:30 in the morning which was tiring but when I woke up from sleeping, it was 9am and I was now close to my ex's/good friend now and took the opportunity to go see him and spend the day with him and my sister. Even though he is my ex, I have mentioned on previous posts that we are like best friends now so it was a really good day! 

...HES VERY TALL

we then drove on and stopped at a place called Exeter for the night before travelling to Mawgan Porth where our holiday began. 

I'm going to leave you with some pictures I took there! 

please feel free to use this as your own sort of 'holiday tag' I'm not sure if there already is one but my bad! 

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Crealy... The kids theme park which me and my sister spent the day at. You are never too old for THESE slides! (And there's me looking like something off of paranormal activity)

You gotta love those log flume poses.

THE EYEBROW STORY + GETTING THEM WAXED!!!

so the other day I FINALLY got my eyebrows done! and it's about time (queue the embarassing pictures...)

unfortunately my eyebrows are quite naturally bushy and as I've got older, my hair has lightened so I always felt quite self conscious because they were darker than my hair. last year (58 weeks ago to be exact) I took this selfie and it was when I think I had quite a decent attempt at having evenly plucked eyebrows. 

The thing about my eyebrows here is that I didn't realise how ridiculous I looked pencilling them in hahaha! I think I went through one eyebrow pencil and then couldn't be bothered anymore. 

however I just want to say before someone thinks 'god look how uneven they are' that I am THE worst plucker ever. I literally stand by the mirror saying ouch repeatedly with my eyes tearing up. 

after not being able to pull off drawn on eyebrows, I kept to doing my plucking but of course I had to slip up somewhere! I ended up plucking a big chunk out and it looked like I had made a slit in my eyebrow (oops) 

So as you can see I wasn't really getting off to the best eyebrow game. 

I then ended up in the situation where I decided to keep plucking the odd bits when they grow back but try not to edit the shape. I got into my head that I should grow them out to then get them waxed but I think I've been waiting for about a year to get them sorted and I finally did this week. 

I have to say considering how nervous I was that I actually really enjoyed it. My sister didn't help as she went first and I was obviously watching and the beautician ripped the paper from my sisters eyebrows and she went 'ow that hurt!' 

if anyone doesn't know what waxing is or is considering getting there's done I recommend it. It hurts the first time they wax but you get used to it. It isn't as painful as plucking but at the place I went, they did do a mixture of plucking and waxing (probably about 70% waxing then 30% plucking to neaten them up) and the plucking hurt more than the actual waxing. The room was really nice and peaceful with some relaxing music and I just laid on the bed and I'm pretty sure next time I'll end up falling asleep through it hahaha. I'd say that the pain of getting braces on/off is far worse than waxing. So here's the before and after...

BEFORE

AFTER

I'm sorry for the lack of posts! It would really help if you could follow my Instagram (@meganlucyblogs) and my twitter (@MeganLucyBlogs) if you read my blog and also comment down if you've ever had your eyebrows waxed or if you're considering! let me know what you want me to post! thanks for reading!

-megs x

Day At The Beach

so yesterday I was meaning to upload this but I was waiting to see if anymore pictures would be sent to me from the day. 

my cousin was 13 when I was born and he's always taken me and hannah places on days out and we used to go on holiday to the same place with my whole family for like 11 years before they stopped cos my grandmas getting on abit so we're really close. A lot of people have cousins a similar age to them where as I don't but the good thing is that they have babies!!! so get lots of new little great cousins. So yesterday, I got to spend the day with my cousin and his lovely girlfriend and their 14 week old baby Taylor.

(Hoping if my cousin ever sees this that he doesn't mind me putting this on) 

the place we went is on the east coast of Yorkshire and it's called Hornsea. (comment below if you've ever been) now I've never been there before so I was quite excited to see what it was like. When we got there, the weather was a little breezy but it was sunny and gradually through the day it got hotter which was nice! 

Way to check if you have a tan, wear a bobble for the day! (oops!)

so we walked along the promenade to see what there was but there wasn't much really but there was a beach, some sea, a few arcades, a lot of fish and chips shops and a town centre which we didn't go into. my cousin expected abit more but we decided to make the most of the fish and chip shops and the arcades...and the ice cream. I just love the food at the seaside. 

we sat on the beach for a while and age our fish and chips before making the decision to take a plunge in the sea. just to Warn anyone who DOESN'T live in the UK, the sea is usually so cold, you stand in it shivering the whole time but this year, the temperatures have risen and it wasn't too bad at all and it was quite nice to cool down. baby Taylor had a little dip (she dipped her feet in before people get worried) but she burst into tears and we realised that it wasn't a good idea. 

We then spent abit of time wasting our money in the arcade and decided to set off home. Now this journey was going so well until Taylor started to get uncomfortable and me being next to her had no idea to stop her screaming, bless her. We did manage to get home though and even though she didnt enjoy the way home and didn't sleep which she did on the way there, it was still a great day which was a change to me sitting at home doing nothing.

make sure you follow me on all my accounts and read my previous posts because I have some coming up over the next few days, sorry I failed blogust but I might as well blog things that people enjoy to read rather than a pointless one so that it counts as a blog a day! 

thank you for all the lovely comments and 50+ followers on BlogLovin and over 100 on Instagram!

see you soon!

-Megs x