#BlogLife402 - Cutting hair in the dark

I was getting ready for bed last night and I braided my hair as I hate having it loose when I'm tossing and turning.

If I put a bobble on the end, it rarely lasts all night, plus it keeps rubbing against my scalp.

I'm trying to leave it free as it was shoulder length but as I felt it, I thought it seems like ages since I trimmed it.

The light was off and I wasn't planning to cut it so soon but I thought what the hell, just do it.

I don't think I've ever cut it in front of the mirror. I recommend you do that for evenness and so that you don't cut your ears off ha!

But I just wing it, which is why it's probably never level at the back but I'm not fussed to be honest.

Maybe because it hasn't been washed for a few days, it's actually looking stylish.

The ends are still flicking upwards naturally and before having short hair, they never did that.

I'm gonna call it the Betty Rubble peacock style :D

My hair was always dead straight, unless I plaited it. It might now look old fashioned but I really love it.

On this style, i could get away with it being out and free. I'm just not sure how it's going to appear, when it's washed.

Normally one side has the volume and the other is flat or it's a bit frizzy.

At the moment it's straight aside from the ends and it's polished as though it has hair spray in it.

Usually it looks weird straight as though it hangs flat and it's too short for my face.

It's making me laugh that I haven't used curlers and all I have to do to fluff up the ends is puff them upwards with my hands.

Oh if you're curious, I don't cut it at an angle, I just cut it as horizontally straight across as I can.

I have seen some Christmassy clips to buy but I'm not paying over a fiver just because they look pretty.

I don't know about you but my hair accessories don't last long until they fall apart, so it's generally a waste of money to spend too much.

I've just had a close up of my do in the mirror, I think the back looks alright but the front needs pinning.

Some of the strands are uncurled and the rest are but I'm pleased with it. It's about ear level now, which is the shortest I've ever had it.

It's not layered as such but in the front there are shorter strands here and there but it works and blends well.

Ooh I just came up with a concept, a Frizz Free Frostess Flipper wand to blow only concentrated cold air on your locks and tame the frizz or make it soft and wavy,

Ha I know I'm nuts but I've been using cold air on my hair for ages to avoid heat damage and fallout and it works well.

Aww I'm gutted, one of the tops I order was damaged so they've given me a refund and discount on my next order.

It was quite a Christmassy unique top, blue and black and what seemed like white glitter but it isn't, it's just very glamorous.

Especially for plus sized clothing. Normally it's flowers and other unimaginative variations.

An update on my skin from using the mask and cleanser. It's mostly smooth. There are a few small blemishes.

I have a few acne scars and other than that, it's clear but there are a few dry patches on my forehead and cheeks.

#BlogLife100 - From dark to milk chocolate

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xG-IY-DR1AnepTPKra9KAeofzRTT7VG5/view?usp=sharing

If you are wondering what the above link is.. I decided to do something unique for the 100th #BlogLife post. I had to mark the occasion some way right?

I thought I would record a personal greeting in my own voice and I am hoping the link works. It is only short and I may have mumbled.

It was take two and the first time I froze. Then I figured how to wing it and I recorded it. my voice sounds different to how awful it sounded yonks ago when I listened to it.

It's optional of course, don't feel obligated. It's not a download just a link to play it hopefully. A way to give back and connect on a new level.

I used to cringe when people said send a voice clip. I don't know why but it just seemed like a big deal, something daunting instead of a routine occurrence.

Now something potentially controversial for this post. It was something I was thinking about for a while but wasn't sure if I wanted to talk about it.

When I started with puberty I had really bad skin and no matter what I did, nothing improved it. 

I asked friends and family what they used and everyone said nothing much, shrugging as though they had naturally flawless skin.

A family friend offering me a free sample of a cream targeted at problem skin caught my attention, her friend sold beauty supplies and she warned me that it might lighten my skin but I was beyond sceptical.

I used it and just inwardly hoped it would improve all my scars, dry patches and severe constant breakouts. I took it with a pinch of salt, it was a natural cream that ended up taking off a shade of my dark chocolate skin tone.

Plus it also cleared my face so that I looked like a regular teenager and could wear makeup again without my face suffocating.

My family had much fairer skin than mine and I thought it was strange but meh. 

I just wanted to be more confident about my appearance, when she told me the price for the cream, I found a workaround to even my body out and then I stopped using it.

It was only when discussing it with my GP way back when, that she suggested I try going on the pill, dianette and although I was hesitant.. 

I tried it out and it worked perfectly. Though she was always reluctant to renew my prescription. 

When I shared how this pill changed my whole look, everyone said Oh yea, it is great isn't it?

I wanted to scream, yea you were using it all this time and none of you said a damn thing to me. 

Just kept it to yourself when I was desperate to find a fix and feel better about myself.

Afterwards I discovered perfectil supplements which were great for my nails, skin and hair but too pricey and then finally my face brush which was economical.

Now my face is mostly flawless. I just did a long face mask and I checked myself out in the mirror and it looked so revived and healthy.

My shade never reverted back and people say how much me and my mama look alike. 

When I went to renew my passport having stopped wearing glasses and switched to contacts lenses..

The guy at the Post Office scoffed and said I wouldn't bother try to renew your passport with this picture. 

You look too different but I argued my case and thought my eyes always look the same.

It's definitely me and I got it renewed without any quibble whatsoever. 

I am having fun at mama's but I am homesick and sad that the charger didn't turn up today :( I rang up Royal Mail only to be told that the usb cable hasn't even been posted to them yet and I should expect to wait another couple of days.

Arghhhh! I am fuming, the times when I am trying to save a bit, I am just endlessly spending £2.44 on the Ebay version and now to gurantee I receive it tomorrow....

As the seller lied his ass off!! I had to resort to Amazon, took out a £1 trial and have paid an additional £4.59!! Yippee! Yet more expenses for me.

Actually just got a refund from somewhere so I got it all back :)

How do I do it? At least I am guaranteed from the Amazon side to get it by 1pm. Another day and I would have screamed blue murder and I do mean blue!!!!!

Ebay sellers and their lies!! He got back to me carefully choosing his words and continuing to lie his ass off without apologising and admitting fault.

Said he posted it on Saturday and did me a favour by posting it early. Oh screw you. You had the whole of Saturday, the whole of Monday to post it and you've done neither.

Idiot!!

#BlogLife63 - Sensitive skin?

 A few moments ago I had sticky fingers. Now before you call the nearest law enforcement and have me arrested for being a kleptomaniac (thief)...... Let me just explain.

The bakery/cafe I was praising a while back on their bakewell tart, which should be renamed bakewell bun..Well I was completely, hormonally, couldn't-help-myself-the-force-was-too-much, drawn to them again.

This time I just had to pick something else and see if it was a fluke. My scepticism is what you like about me, right? lol

I got the chicken and vegetable wrap that was so tender and packed, it was truly delicious. It was drizzled with a garlic mayonnaise sauce that complimented it beautifully.

Then I shoved the cake in the fridge because I am not a fan of warm overly soft cake without texture. Then I pulled it out and oh my.

Is it wrong to propose to someone you have never met before? Whoever keeps making these cakes is supremely talented.

It had sprinkles, moist buttercream and it felt like a splash of alcohol but not enough to put me off. When I tried it, the thought of baileys cheesecake came to mind.

It just had that sort of richness to it. I would plug the place but it is local to me so I had better not.

I can't believe my protein tablets have already arrived for my contact lenses. I ordered them on Tuesday which I guess is enough time.

They cost an extortionate amount just under £20 but that was for a two year supply 48 tablets. It was the cheapest price that I found.

I'm taking half and giving the rest to my mama mia. I was fed up with waiting for the Ayumi face wash so I have ordered a Biore face wash instead.

I think I have tried biore products once. I have a feeling I got a free sample for a cream maybe. I think I liked it but not enough to repurchase it.

I am just trying different brands as my skin tends to get used to something and stop reaping the benefits. I do favour something with a pretty scent.

I will have to do a patch test first as so many people complained of allergic reactions. I am not exactly sure if I have sensitive skin or not.

I rarely have reactions. I think it is just when a brand is too cheap, the quality ingredients are so basic that it harms my skin.

Actually I think my main issue is around my eyes because I wear contact lenses and they already delicate so I did notice something.

It wasn't a rash or a breakout. I think my eyes were watering and slightly burning so when that happens, I switch brands but that was a long time ago and I have been fine ever since :)

That is why I opt for brand names, not the most expensive. I am too cheap for that but something established at least. 

Keep your fingers crossed that this version actually arrives in the post and that the postie doesn't run off with it and then return saying smell me.

Am I gorgeous or what? I would not put it past them!