Hello my loves! How are you? I hope you are all keeping well.
I have missed your gorgeous faces and interacting with you, I know it has been nearly a year now since I have last posted. This is not an excuse, I must say that first and foremost. Life just kind of got in the way a little bit - well, a lot if we're keeping this honest.
2016 it really wasn't the best year for me. A lot happened in 2016 which I will open up about one day properly but right now we're just going to brush over the basics.
I was not happy. Like at all. I wouldn't really say I was depressed (I never got diagnosed that's for sure) but I just genuinely couldn't do anything. I couldn't bring myself to create, to learn or to grow. I created so many blog posts, all drafts, never posted because I just couldn't. I couldn't bring myself to post the publish button because it was not me. The posts were not me.
I'm back and better than ever! |
In my personal life, well as you know I am a university student. I actually studied two degrees (worst decision ever) and in the end, I was making myself worse by being at an institution I didn't believe in. I knew I needed out but I didn't want to disappoint my parents or anyone else in my life. I made myself ill to the point where I didn't want to get up, I was having panic attacks and stressing to much - I ended up being on a fit note. I was really good at hiding it, I hated talking about it and just lied saying 'oh yeah uni it's amazing!' when really in my head I was kicking and screaming and begging myself not to attend. I have since left that university and I am started 2nd year again at a university which is right for me. I am ready for it! I can't wait to take up a challenge and be where my new amazing friends are.
It all wasn't bad though. I became a model, that gave me the confidence to appear in front of the camera in my underwear and tell young girls it's okay to have giggly bits and have massive hips and a fat ass - and that it's okay that your ribs stick out like mine or you're slim. I now give other girls confidence and it's honestly the best job in the world! I am freelancing a lot more too for various companies - and some international companies which I am proud to freelance for.
One of my shoots! |
But more importantly I'M BACK! To do my own thing and work on my blog, my way, on my own terms! So here's to the future of you and I back together - you being my lovely audience who I still answer emails from everyday. I love you guys! Now here's to new beginnings - and actual blog posts I want to do and you guys want to see!
Love, hugs and kisses,
Your Joanne x
Hello lovely people!
How are we all, good I hope? I have found the best alternative to the Artis Makeup Brushes. £23 from Amazon - can't go wrong! You get the whole set including a Beauty Blender and a Brushegg.
The Make is Fullino - a brand I haven't heard of before. But like I say £23 (down from £99 may I add!), these are the best brushes ever. Great for contouring and blending and also great for liquid highlighter too!
Makeup to follow.
Take Care,
Joanne.
Hello lovely people,
My makeup has changed a lot since the last time I done my everyday makeup. This is because I have to get up at half 5 for university now - therefore I need something quick and easy but yet lasts all day and hides the fact I'm only getting 5 hours sleep most nights!
The same concept as last years post, just different products.
Face
Revolution Makeup London Aqua Priming Base Pro Prime
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - Number 51: Light Vanilla and Number 52: Vanilla
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Number 1: Fair
Revolution Makeup London Ultra Sculpt and Contour Kit - Number 1: Ultra Fair
Brows
Revolution Makeup London Ultra Brow Palette - Medium to Dark
Eyes
Barbara Daly Eyelash Curler
Boots Seventeen Falsifeye HD! Mascara
Brushes
U-Spicy Professional Essentials 32-Piece Brush Set - Amazon (Best brushes ever!)
Psst! With a valid NUS card, you can get 10% student discount at Superdrug
Also get a Boots Advantage Card if you don't have one, it's so worth it at the end of the year!