Happy New years ..x

Hey Dolls
I just wanted to wish you all a happy New Year.

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I haven't made any resolutions this year as I almost never stick by them long enough then feel crappy at the end of the year for not achieving it. My resoloution for last year was to pass my driving practical, which i did (Yay Me :D) and to carry on learning new things and growing as a person which I feel I have achieved, So I'm just going to say the same for the new year coming, and hopefully be more productive in order to make It a great year, before many more.

And to all my lovely readers, I hope 2015 brings you lots of joy, happiness and Laughter. And I wish you all the best

Kiwi..x

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5 essentials for productivity

Hey Dolls
So its mid October already!!! This year has gone so fast.

We've come to that time of year when the weather is cold and gloomy, the sky is grey and we are sat at work, uni or college counting down the days until the Christmas holidays. This weather has made me feel lazy and just wanting to sit at home under a big duvet, in thick comfy socks watching movies on the laptop (Disney movies are my Guilty Pleasure) and I probably not alone on this.

So for anyone like me, I wanted to share my 5 Essentials for Productivity.

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Just A little message

Kiwi..x

Happy New Years

Pinch punch, First of the month. 

Where did the time fly, its 2014 already. It seems like just yesterday I was counting in 2013 but in actual fact I was counting in 2014 (literally lol). So as it is a new year and a new start I thought I'd

make a post slightly different from my usual beauty and fashion related post so instead I thought I'd start this year of with a reflection.

My Life

• I met some amazing people at various events, some I blogged about like FashionMeetsMusic, And I truly am grateful for the new people who have entered my life. I have so many new memories because of them and from that have become a better me. 
• I also have a gorgeous baby niece born in august, my sisters second child, so I'm now a auntie of two :), and I couldn't be happier. As my nephew is starting to getting annoyed of taking my pictures lol, I now have a new photographer but its going to be a while before I train her up. 
• I also started my new job as an art technician in a secondary school and I am currently loving it. All the staff are amazing and the kids sure do come up with the funniest things.
• But what I loved the most is how much time i was able to spend with family. Family birthdays, weddings, christening have been overwhelming but amazing this year.

My Blog

• Through writing my blog this year, I have learnt alot about myself and realised I can get a bit lazy x_x. lol, I've done so much and experienced so many things but didnt blog about it. sometimes its understandable as it isn't relevant to my blog topic, but there has been plenty of times when they were very much related but I just didn't have time to :(, but I hope to be more regular this year as blogging is something I love doing. 
• I also have a lot of new things planned for my blog including a meet-up event, which I've been planning for a while so look out for that. I also have a lot of other ideas in the direction I want to take this blog I hope you guys as my readers enjoy the change. 

Resolution 

 Keeping it realistic

Besides passing my driving practical this year (fingers crossed), I hope to just carry on learn new things and growing as a person through both my life and my blog.

Its a brand new year, Time to cheer :D 

Take Care
Kiwi..x

My 2013 Favourites

Hey Doll's,

Can You believe 2013 has gone by so quickly. I hope everyone had a great year. So as were going into 2014 I decided to do a 2013 Favourites post. So this was a very hard list to make as I didnt want to make the post to long so I separated it into categories, So here are my top 8 Favourites of 2013. 

1) My favourite shoes

This would easily have to be my Curved wedged heels.

They are super comfortable which allows me to wear them all day . They're are bold shaped and I love the colour which can help bring a little 'Flavour' and 'style' to an otherwise boring outfit.

You can check out previous post with my baba's here:  NewShoes & OOTD


2) My favourite Hair Product

this would have to be my John Frieda Frizz ease.

I Love, love, love this product it does exactly what it says on the bottle. It moisturise's, add's shine and lust, and most importantly leaves my hair felling soft and frizz free. Also it may seem like a small tub but believe me a little goes a very long way. Defiantly a 10/10 in my books.

You can check out my full review here: John Frieda FRIZZ-EASE


 3) My Favourite Accessory
would be my Black and white aztec hairband.

It can adds a bit of texture to any hairstyle (and camouflage a bad hair day x_x lol). Also as it is black and white it goes with most outfits and the aztec print can help bring an outfit together.

Previous post with my hairband can be seen here: WinterLook book & Braid hairstyles


4) My favourite Piece of Makeup
Without a doubt mascara wins.

I couldn't choose between these two piece but there both from Maybelleine so I can counted them as 1 cant I? lol. I love both of these as they help elongate and thicken my otherwise none existent eyelashes and there non-expensive which is a win win.  If I could only use one product Mascara would defiantly win, as I think It helps to widen the eyes and makes me look a lot more awake.

Full review here: Maybelline Review


5) My favourite none fashion/beauty related
Ok so my none beauty related thing would have to be my Mickey mouse head cushion.

I only got this recently as a gift on my birthday (28 Sept), and it made the list. Maybe I'm a bit bias as I love all things disney put this hands down is the cutest cushion I have ever seen. and its super soft and comfy to hug or lean on when watching a film.

6) My Favourite Nail Tool 

 So I could decide on a favourite nail varnish brand or shade so instead I have picked my nail Enamel dryer.

I love this product It helps my nails dry a lot quicker so I'm not having to sit around hopelessly waiting like I used to before I knew this existed. I've had this quite a long while now so it does last very long and it was very inexpensive at £1 a bottle.

First posted here: Olympia Beauty

7) My Favourite Perfume 

This would have to be my Rihanna Reb'l Fluer.

I love the smell it's has a gorgeous, sexy, and very feminine scent, which I always get complimented on when wearing it. It is also very light and not to overpowering. I also love the bottle design and it looks lovely on my dressing table. 

The bottle even inspired an NOTD, Check it out here: Reb'l Fluer NOTD

8) Overall Beauty Pruduct 

Pure Natural Shea Butter

This thing does wonders, I've been using it in my hair and skin for the past year now and I have to say it does wonders. I know have noticeable smother skin, and its much softer. It has also helped clear up scars and blemishes. It has also helped make my hair feel stronger, softer, moisturised and a lot more manageable which i feel has helped with the hair growth and length I have gotten this year. This is why I love this product, I can't imagine not using it anymore.

So those are a list of my 8 Favourites of 2013 Has anyone else tried any of these? 

Let me know so of your favourites in the comments below.I hope everyone had a great 2013 and managed to find new pieces and products that they love and can continue using them over the year to come :).

Take Care
Kiwi..x

2 Years blogoversary

Hi Beaut's

I can't believe it been two years since I first decided blogging. where has the time gone? I guess its true time flies when your having fun.
These past few years have been amazing, I've learnt a lot about fashion and beauty from reading other blogs and being a part of the 'blogging community', I feel as though this journey has made me a more opinionated person and has taught me how I can explore my personality through fashion, hair and makeup.

I'd like to thank everyone who reads my blog, as I am truly grateful.

I wish everyone a happy November, Take care
Kiwi..x

Fashion Meets Music

Hey guys,
So I've pretty much been M.I.A for the first week of september thats because I've been helping a friend out with her Fashion boutique pop up shop in Stratford Westfield. This was with Fashion Meets Music, who I worked with before at the Afro hair and beauty show. The shop is a platform for up and coming designers, models or sellers who are either promoting or selling their stuff. And there is also going to be some little work shops and talks from established models and designers during the 6 weeks which is free to pop along too.

So heres a quick picture of the before and after of the shop I helped to put together. With the help of an amazing fashion director and the Fashion Meets Music C.E.O Dennica. And there is also a few pics of my favourite things in the store.

So on Friday the 6th we had an amazing Launch party, with great music, drinks and food, a fashion show and music performances. The turnout was amazing and it was a great chance to network with press and designers as well as a chance to shop and of course we made some great sales :)

The shop is going to be open for the next 6weeks, so feel free to pop in and say hi :)

Kiwi..x

Rihanna Meet's Topshop: Spring Collection

Hey guy's
Is it just me or is everyone excited about Rihanna's new collection at Topshop. I Cant wait, as most of you may now, I'm a big fan of Rihanna's style which I've blogged about previously as 1 of my Style Crush which you can check out here: Rihanna.

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Above are a few piece's from her collection. I'm loving the bold strippy pieces, they will defiantly make a statement, the skater skirt is defiantly on my wish-list :). The pop of yellow colour in the collection will be great to get for spring/summer season, as it looks very bright and cheerful. I also really like this collection in particular as she has created some great simple, yet classy pieces that will look great combined with piece I already have in my wardrobes which is a bonus. My favourite piece at the moment would have to be the long boots in the first picture.

 I'm not to sure if its going to be online in the States, but they will be in UK stores very soon. I can't wait :)

Find out more about the competition on the following link: Rihanna for River Island

And you can check out a behind the scene's video of the catwalk on the Cosmopolitan website here










Take Care
Kiwi..x

It's 2013 and I'm yet to be seen x_x

Hey dolls
I know its a bit late, But Happy New Year Everyone.

I've been M.I.A for the last 2weeks as I've been spending time with friends and family over the christmas season and new year. I hope you all had a great holiday.

Past 2 weeks in pictures
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I had such a great christmas, It wasn't as big as the usual family gathering but you wouldn't of been able to tell by the amount of food my mum cooked up lol. I love being around friends and family opening gifts and playing games :).

I'm back now :)  New post will be up shortly. I got a lot of new products to try out so reviews will be coming soon.

Kiwi..x

Liebster award

Hey guys

So I was nominated the Liebster award by African waxed me out quite a while ago, which is an award that is given to up and coming bloggers. I'd like to say thanks FollyHoney :) 

The rules of the award are 

1.When you recieve the award thank the person that gave you  and post the link to his/her blog in your post. 

2. Then you post eleven things about yourself

3. Answer the eleven things that tagger has set for you

4. Choose eleven inspiring bloggers with under 200 followers and link their pages in your post. 

5.create eleven questions for them to answer

6. Go to their pages and tell them

7. No tag backs!

1. Thank you African waxed me out 

2. 11 things about myself

1. I love everything Disney, I've seen nearly every animation film they've made
2. I'm a middle child
3. I'm 5ft 7
4. I have an obsession with vest tops x_x
5. I like hosting dinner parties 
6. When I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer
7. I'm a Libra 
8. I love desert 
9. I love dressing up warm and buying accessories for winter 
10. When I was younger, I was a part of brownies
11. I still suck my thumb (embarrassed face) 

3. Questions asked by African waxed me out 

1. Why did you start your blog? 
As fashion and beauty was something i have always been interested in i thought this would be a great way to share my opinions as well as learn new things. 

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 
Working in the Media Industry as a Videographer or Photographer  

3. What country are you from? 
England

4. Describe yourself in three words 
Ambitious, courageous & outgoing 

5.What colour do you not like? 
Ermm... Don't think i have one

6. What would be your dream job? 
Fashion photographer in Cosmopolitan or Elle Magazine

7. What animal do you hate the most? 
Mice/Rats/Hamster/Guinea pig anything from that family 

8. Whats one thing you wish you could change about the world? 
It might sound cliche, But I would really love to put a stop to world hunger, poverty and have world peace 

9. Who is your favorite comedian? 
Dormtainment - Not really comedians, but they're a group of guys who do youtube skits 

10. Who is your favorite singer? 
Rihanna 

11. Anything you have in the works we should know about? 
Creating some new fashion photography pieces, You can check some out here

4. Bloggers I'm passing this on to 

I dont know who to tag, so instead I have decided to tag YOU!! :), lol. 

So all my readers who would like to do this post fell free to answer the questions I made below. And if you do, do it please leave a link in the comment section below, so I can have a look :) 

5. My 11 questions are: 

1. What is your favourite brand?

2. Who's your favourite designer? 

3. If you could be the face of any brand what would it be?

4. How would you describe your style?

5. What 3 things could you not live without?

6. Who is your idol?

7. What is your life goal?

8. What would be your dream date?

9. What is your favourite tv show?

10. If  you could be any animal what would you be?

11. If you could have any super power what would it be?

Kiwi..x

1 year Blogging Anniversary

Hey Dolls

So today is officially my 1 Year Blogging Anniversary :D, Im so excited.

 I cant believe that exactly a year ago today I wrote my very first welcoming post. I didn't know that I'd still be here today with so many readers. I am very grateful of you all. I Love being a blogger, and being apart of the blogging community, You all have taught my a lot. 

Also Pinch Punch First of the month :) I hope you all have a great November

Kiwi..x

Wear It Pink - OOTD

Hey guys
So as most of you may know October is breast cancer awareness month. Their is a campaign called Wear it pink, who encourage people to wear pink today (October 26th) to help raise money for breast cancer research.

So here is my OOTD :)

Wear it pink for Breast Cancer OOTD

Pink Blazer:Forever 21 / Highwaisted Jeans:Primark / Black vest top:H'n'M / Navy Heels:Peacocks / Navy-Bag:Newlook / Ring:Newlook / Heart studs:Tiffany&Co / Nail varnish:NYC 258 - Prospect park pink 

If you would like to donate any money to Wear it pink, Follow the link here: Donate
Thank you

Kiwi..x

Versatile blogger award

Hey Beauts

Quite a few days ago I was awarded this Versatile blogger award by the lovely Timeka from Curvy Southerner. I'd like to say thank you to Timeka for nominating me for this award, Much appreciated :)

So here are the rules

1. Thank the Blogger that nominated me.
2. Share 7 Random Facts about myself.
3. Nominate 10 fellow Bloggers.
4. Let nominated blogger know that they have been nominated
5. Add the Versatile Award to my post. 

So once again Thank you Timeka :)

Random Facts
I know all walt disney classic songs word for word. Beauty & the beast is my fav
I dont like chocolate cake
When I was around 9/10 I was In the Daphne & celeste music video x_x
I love horror films
Im obsessed with lip balm
When I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer
I love travelling, and plan to visit every continent before I'm 25


I would like to nominate
Rebecca - A window of thoughts
Allison - A's Fashion Files
Fashionettista
Jess - Jess fashion & Beauty 
Clemence - La mode est ma droge
Jen - beauty confessions of a big girl
Follyhoney - African Wax Me Out 
Sara - A mulher e a moda
Heather - glam eye am
Sisi -c is for cc

:) take care
Kiwi..x

Olympia Beauty Exhibition

Hey guy's
So I've just found out about this Olympia Beauty Exhibition that takes place in the Olympia Exhibition Centre west london near the end of this month. It seems like a great show  full of hair, 
nails and beauty professional's. 

As many of my fellow bloggers are beauty oriented I thought I'd  share this with you guys as you get free entry. All You have to do is sign up and they'll send you a free event badge. So as long as your able to get to london and you have nothing else planned why not go along. I've booked me and my friend in :) 

There's a lot more information on their website so feel free to check it out here.   

I hope everyone has been having a great week and enjoying the sun 

Kiwi..x

Youtube & Twitter

Hey guys

I hope everyone is having a good sunday. This is just a quick post to let you know about my other channels.   

So I recently made a blog twitter @KiwiBlogger.

Here I will be posting about hair and beauty tips and tricks. This will be a lot more frequent post compared to my blog and will contain a lot of simple yet effective beauty tips and tricks. 

If you are interested Please follow :) 

I've also got a youtube channel were I have previously posted videos to my blog with. http://www.youtube.com/KiwiBlogger.

I plan to start making a lot more tutorial videos as well as vlogs. So please feel free to subscribe.

I will still be blogging here of course :).

I will return the favour to all followers and subscribers :) also feel free to leave links in the comments below. 

One lovely blog Award

Hey,

Recently I was awarded this 'One lovely Blog Award' By the lovely Shereen at Wishful Lengths. Just wanted to say thanks :) I really appreciate it, You can check out here blog here, It's a good read for anyone on a healthy hair journey.

I love getting awards and doing tags, it makes me feel like I'm part of the 'blogging world' :), there also quite fun. 

So the rules are to share 7 facts about myself and then pass it on to 7 other blogs. so here goes 

7 Facts 

1. I think I spend more time watching tv on my laptop then actually on tv (lol)
2. I'm addicted to My Blackberry x_X
3. I have two sisters Making me the middle child 
4. I love to cook
5. I love the sound of rain when I'm at home, warm and snuggly with a hot chocolate
6. I've had my previsional license for nearly 6 years now and i've never taken a lesson x_x
7. I Love Blogging :)

I'd like to pass this on to 

1. Becca @ Fashion-Train
2. LMAC @ Like-Mousse-Au-Chocolat
3. Jen @ BeautyConfessionsOfABigGirl 
4. Sarah @ StarlightRadiance
5. Serena @ BeBroke,BeStylish,BeSlightlyboho
6. Dimples @ brokefatshion.
7. Sharon @ SharonsMakeupDiary

Take Care
Kiwi..x

100 followers :)

Hey Guy's

I'd just like to apologise for the lack of post the past few days. I haven't neglected my blog, I've just been super busy with Uni Deadlines, I'm sure any other students will understand as it's deadline and Exam period (booo!!!!!).

So I've had such a stressed out day today, I had a 2000word evaluation  due in today for a movie I made and I have 2 essays due in tomorrow. As i've been up since Early I thought I deserved a quick break from my work, and what better way to spend it then read up on some blogs :) as that always brighten my mood.

As I signed in I realised I had reached 100 followers :D. So I'd just like to thank's to all my readers, Im really exited :)

I will be doing a Giveaway to celebrate this real soon :) I just have to think up something special.

Thanks Everyone, This has really made me smile

Take Care

Kiwi ..x

Versatile Blogger

Hey guys,
Im back, Had a great holiday :) 


I was nominated Versitale Blogger award by the lovely KayleighMarie. 

I was given this quite a while ago but haven't gotten around to posting it until now. So here goes :)  


Award rules
1. Nominate fellow bloggers. 
2. Inform the bloggers of their nomination.
3. Share 7 random things about yourself.
4. Thank the blogger who nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award pic on your blog post.

7 random things about me

1. The only pet I have ever had was a Goldfish. Me and my sisters called it Penny-Terri-Asley

2. I Love Haribo's :)

3. My dream job will be working with Cosmopolitan or running my own fashion magazine

4. I'm a Libra

5. My favorite Sandwich is a peanut butter and Banana Sandwich (y)

6. I used to be on a ice figure skating team until I was 14 

7. I'm a Sims3 Addict x_x

The fellow bloggers I'm nominating

1. Chi-chi  -> That Good Girl Chi

2. Becca -> Fashion-Train

3. Mandy & Nikki -> Cutie-cles

4. Rella -> Sincerely Rella

5. Melyssa -> Prfect-Imperfections

6. Rebbeca -> A window of thoughts

7. Deeb -> Deebiku

Take Care
Kiwi ..x

Happy Mothers Day

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I would like to dedicate this post to my mother, and wish her a Happy Mothers day.
My mum is my best friend, my advisor, my idol. My shoulder to lean on, my chef (lol) My everything. Thanks for being such a wonderful lady, and helping me grow into the young lady I am today.
Love you Mummy..x

I would also like to wish all the fellow 'yummy mummy' bloggers a Happy Mothers day. Enjoy your day's you deserve it ..x

Kiwi..x