17th: My One Hundredth Blog Post!!! *blogmas 2015*

Hello lovelies!

Today is my 100th blogpost. I can't quite believe this.

Over the past year I have set my self a lot of goals. Goals which to many people are silly, unachievable... however you want to view it. Yet to me, these goals are what have powered me. By believing in myself, pushing myself to get there I wouldn't be in the position I am today. Not only in school but online, here on my blog.

One major thing in my eyes this year was re-branding my blog, changing it from what now seems cringey,  to something more personal. I put myself out there and put a face to my blog. I didn’t really like to tell people about my space on the internet before because I was embarrassed by what I did. Then when I finally did  and I started doing incredible things this year, I never imagined I would ever have the chance to do.

If you have read my blog for a while then you will know of the incredible opportunities I've had. I’m not trying to brag by telling you this in any shape or form, but I’m so unbelievably proud of myself I couldn’t help it. This year I was able to work with some incredible brands and companies such as nickelodeon, so…? Fragrance, Ahava beauty, Glad Skin and work with some incredible authors such as Sophie Kinsella, Jaqueline Wilson, Holly Smale, Katarina West as well as many more.

This year’s achievements don’t stop here though… I have also written pieces on other websites such as www.quinceanera.com. My absolute favourite memory of this year was when I was allowed the opportunity to write an article on teen life for a magazine. A MAGAZINE. One of those things everybody reads. I can’t quite believe any of this has happened to me. How many 15 year olds do you know whom have done this alongside their last year of school?
 

I wanted to write this blog post to thank every single person who reads my blog, comments, favourites my tweets, you name it… All of these things make me smile. Knowing that I have support behind me in what I do makes me feel so warm and bubbly inside.

When I’m having a bad day I can log onto my computer and see a sweet comment or email from someone that has viewed my blog. I can’t sum up into words how insane this year was, I’m just forever eternally grateful.

Thank you.

-Abigail x

NYC make-up haul!

Hellooo!

So I thought that it was about time I posted my make-up haul, from Sephora, MAC and Victoria Secret! When in NYC I spent a lot, and I mean a huge amount of my spending money in these shops on make-up and body sprays!

Sephora- $54

One of the many things I wanted to buy on this trip was a Naked Palette by Urban Decay. This is because I am in love with doing eye-shadow and experimenting, so I thought it was about time I upped my game and bough quality eye-shadows!! So I bought Naked 2... and my oh my! It is absolutely amazing, already I have created so many combinations and have favourites such as Pistol and verve. All the colours in this palette are very pigmented, and last at least 8hrs! I would defiantly recommend this product to anyone because it not only is all of the above but it is also well worth the money!

Mac Cosmetics- $18 each

 How can you go to NYC without going into a Mac store! I went into a Mac every time I went out shopping, which really wasn't good for me! I ended up only buying two lipsticks, (l-r) Damn glamorous which is a matte finish and Hot gossip which is a Cremesheen finish. I adore both of these lipsticks and they both have such long lasting colour. Mac is always my go to lipstick for if im going out, or just in general really!



Victoria Secret- $12 each

Now one shop that I did spend a lot of money in was Victoria secret. This was because I bought a lot of underwear as well as body sprays!  On the left is pure seduction which is a fruity pungent smell, and for some reason I find it quite a soothing scent! I like to wear this in the day because it makes me feel fresh! Now when im going out I wear Strawberries and Champagne because a lot of people smell it and say that it smells good, then when I tell them what the scent is they think it sounds quite posh and it makes me feel special!

 

Walmart- $3.97

I finally caved in and bought myself the Stay matte powder. I know it is very cheap and by this I was wondering that maybe it wasn't so good as everyone said and raved about. However now I have tried it I am never going back to my old powder because I am in love with this one. It can be easily built up with more and more layers and it really does apply a matte finish. This powder will last on my face for the whole of a school day so about 7/8 hours a day!

Sephora- $29

This mascara has always been my go to, ever since it was released. I love the size of the brush because it gives lots of volume and builds up very well. Many people fins that this brush is scratchy however I haven't found this once! I think the application is very smooth and it literally glides on. Like I said it can easily be built which means I can apply more at the weekends and when I go out than the amount I wear to school!

Sephora- $12

This is the Sephora contour eye pencil 12hr wear waterproof in the shade Black lace! That's a bit of a mouthful to say! This eyeliner I was contemplating buying. I had read many reviews about it online and I needed a new eyeliner so I decided to get it. Now because I am a very emotional person most of the time and cry when I laugh I decided it was best to get waterproof and may I say... it is the best waterproof eyeliner I've ever had! Not only does it not come off with tears or rain but I struggle with my eye make-up to remove it, but after a bit of pressure and scrubbing it coms off! I apply this on my waterline and even if it is slightly damp, it still apples nicely with a buildable cover.



Sephora- $10

I have always bought in the past the smash box foundation in the past, which I have always sworn by. However I am slightly obsessed with benefit at the moment so I decided to buy the mini version of the Pore fessional primer. And may I say, benefit has not let me down. This product works wonders at not only keeping my make-up on for a longer time but also it really does minimize my pores a heck of a lot. This is one purchase that I know I am defiantly buying in the bigger version next time!





Elle Magazine-£4

Now this was purchased in the airport through ELLE magazine, because they were giving away free travel sizes. So being a Benefit lover I bought it! This is one of the best mascaras I've tried and I've tried many. It really does curl and lengthen my lashes. However I also think that it really lasts a long time, because once my lashes are lifted they don't drop, they hold all day! I would definitely recommend it to any one who wants a good mascara that is defiantly worth the money!

(You can now buy the full version from Sephora at $29)

 

 

I hope you liked this post as it was a bit different. I apologise for not posting in a while but I have gotten so caught up at school with my work I felt that was more important to go first! But now im past all that and able to blog weekly again!

 

I have also started a twitter that is about blog updates e.t.c which is: @_absterhamster

 

 

<3

HandHface

Heeellooo :)

 

So a while ago I  did a blog post talking about how I wasn't comfortable ever going out without make-up on and that people would always make comments to me (as in they would say them direct to my face), or behind my back about how I looked and all the things you can think of that would upset a person, yet I've learned to just not care. 

 

There is so many other things in life that I should be worrying about.. not how my face looks or the clothes i'm wearing that day because I know certain people will be around to say something to me. So recently i've embraced my inner-self and i've not worn make-up to school for 2 whole weeks. Now to any normal person this would be normal! But.. to someone who is self conscious like myself I feel as though it is a huge step and I am genuinely proud of myself for doing this.

 

By the title you are probably wondering what does this mean? Well it stands for 'Half and Half Face' Something I am starting. I believe that all girls no-matter what type of skin they have, whether they have spots or smooth as a babies bottom skin, a rash, eczema..  we are all made the way we are for a reason and in this way we are all perfect just the way we are, no matter what anyone else says to us. People make comments at girls (from personal experience) if they are wearing make-up saying why? why are you wearing make-up? what's the point? Yet then if you don't wear make-up everyone gives you weird looks or asks, are you tired? you look ill, are you okay? did you have a rough night, un-able to sleep? NO just no. We may all be different underneath but together we are all one, we are all the same 'thing'... its called being human, just because you may be growing up, developing in different ways, your hormones are acting up, or simply trying new things it doesn't mean you have to try even harder to be what society has created today as to be the perfect person.

 

I have grown recently to think.... Having spots is fine, its normal. Having wild frizzy curly hair its fine, its cool! Having a different sense of fashion.. so what be yourself... Who cares what everyone else thinks...

Wait..

I do..

You do..

We all do...

We all try to be perfect to fit in...

We all want to be that person that everyone wants to be like...

We all want to be that person that everyone wants to be friends with.....

We all want to be that person that everyone wants to copy their fashion style....

We all just want to be NORMAL..OURSELVES.... AND WANT TO STOP PRETENDING TO BE SOMEONE WE ARE NOT.

 

So I am starting the hashtag on twitter or instagram or any social media you want to called #HandHface This way we can show everyone the person we really are, and the person society has made us become. All you have to do is take a selfie with your natural hair and no make-up on one side of your face and then on the other side wear a full face of make-up... style your hair as if you were going out to a party or an evening meal.

 

I tried doing my own version of the idea that I have thought of by having no make-up and my natural frizzy curls, then the other side what has been created by the society in which I live in.. straight hair and a full side of make-up. I dare you all, do it, show the world who you really are because trust me I promise you are beautiful... everyone is.. just in their own way. With make-up we aren't any different to what we are underneath. It doesn't make us become a new person. It may seem like a mask to hide behind but really we are hiding our own inner beauty and we deserve to show it off!

 

So go take a selfie and post it on social media with the hashtag #HandHface and tag your friends to do the same. Please get involved and show everyone that you are beautiful, and no one will stop you from being the person you are!

 

 

Feel free to share this post with your friends I would appreciate it, A LOT!! Lets see how many people we can get to join in <3

 

Also if you would like you can tag me on twitter so I will see all of your beautiful faces: @tbhjoesugg

 

Here is my #HandHface:  

 

 

<3

#HandHface <3

 

I've been blogging for a year....?

Hellooo!

 

I think this is a bit weird, because when I started my blog I never thought that I would be able to keep it up for a whole year?! I started my blog at 2am in the morning of Friday the 7th march 2014  because I couldn't sleep and for some reason I kept going and I love it!

 

I just wanted to do this short post to say thank you to everyone who comments on my posts and reads them and supports me because it always makes me smile when people comment telling me that my post was lovely, or they think the same as me. I don't know I just love reading the comments, so thank you!

 

I feel like we should be having a romantic meal, candlelit, like our one year anniversary relationship, yet through a blog post? Is that weird? I'm going to leave this weirdness, that I don't even know what it is has turned into, good bye!!!!!!

 

<3

School time tag- Collab!

Hellloooooo!

 

This week I am going to be doing a collab post with my friend Lauren from- www.anddothertings.blogspot.co.uk We have created the questions for this tag, so feel free to use them!

 

 

1) What class year are you?

Class of 2016.

 

2) What is/was your uniform like?

Our school is quite strict on our uniform so we wear: White polo top, Black jumper, Black pleated skirt, Black tights and Brogues.

 

3)Favourite subject and why?

My favourite subject of all time would be mathematics. I know that this is probably a bit weird but I really enjoy it:)!

 

4)Worst subject and why?

I only hate this subject because im not very good at it and that is science! I'm top set double but I just feel not very smart in the subject?!
 

5) If you are still in school, what year are you in?

I am in year 10!

 

6) What GCSEs are you taking/taken?

Maths

Statistics

English

Double science

Citezenship

French

Culture, Religion and Philosophy

It

Geography

Child care learning and development

Sociology

Food technology

 

7) Do you wear make-up to school?

I do wear make-up to school... and if you are wondering why hen you can read a post about it here: http://absterhamster.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/why-do-i-usemake-up.html

 

8) What style of bag do you use for school?

I use the grey asymmetric bowler bag from new look!

 

9) How do you wear your hair for school?

I wear my hair in my natural beach waves/ringlets, my mum calls it a messy surfer look?!

 

Laurens post will go up at the weekend because we have different upload days! I hope you liked this tag, it was a bit different and yeah! IM OFF TO NEW YORK ON SATURDAY SO I WILL SEE YOU THEN YES YAY:)))

 

 

<3

 

 

 

 

Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015!

Hi guys,

 

So today is the last day of 2014, and I guess that's kind of sad. I have made so many memories this year and so many new friends such as my internet best friend Alice who is ever so lovely, caring, kind and can always cheer me up when I'm sad so I'm ever so grateful for her. She is always therefore me and I feel like she needs a special mention because she is ever so special to me.

 

I know that hardly anyone reads my blog but I am ever so grateful for those of you who do and give me support because I feel like you are all my best friends and that I can always have someone to rely on when I'm sad, and that will listen and not judge me. I feel like writing my blog has helped my self confidence in a lot of ways because I'm not scared to be myself and I'm not scared to voice my opinion and for it to be heard. I like it as well because you find out about me through my personality and my hobbies, things I like and my interests before you see what I look like, proving the quote, "Its what's on the inside not the outside" In being correct!

 

I want to wish you all a happy new year and I hope you have a lovely start whether you are going back to school, university, work or whatever you enjoy doing! Have a lovely time and party tonight because who doesn't love a party!!?

 

Thank you again for all the support I get on my blog, I never thought that people would ever read this, it was just somewhere for me to escape and be myself, but now people read it and I have made some lovely friends!

 

Also over the next couple of days my blog may look quite weird/different and that's because I'm hopefully changing the theme and layout, fingers crossed!

 

<3