You are not alone // Blogmas day 8

Hey guys xo

I was in my YouTube subscription box and saw last week it was mental health week. I had no idea so I though why not do a blog post about it as sometimes I know it can get too much and I'm always here if you need someone to talk too.

I myself don't have a anxiety or depression I may have performce anxiety but the times I have to get up and speak is rarely, but if I can do sometime to help that's all that matters. Loving with a mental health Disorder is not embrassing or doesn't make you any less of a person it makes you you and that's great. I know people with a anxiety may not even want to leave there house or talk to anyone and I know sometimes it may be hard but just step outside even if it's in the back garden for five minutes. As they say fresh air is the best medicine. I know if I've been upset or was crying if I step outside I feel so much better. Even if manage to come out of your room for even five minutes I'm proud of you, if you talk to new people I'm proud of you. No matter how big your acomplishmnet is big or small I'm proud of you.

Today nearly everyone will have some form of mental health disorder in there life amd the main thing I need to point out is never say you have anxiety or depression to sound cool or to get attetion. You may get attetion but not the kind you want. If you have a MHD then people asking do you need help or are okay makes you feel better and knowing that people care is amazing but when you lie about it people will believe you have it.

I've always been the shy girl who would be so shy to talk to people but when it came to public speaking I was fine but now although I'm a bit shy around people and some people I never know the write thing to say I get so panicked when I have to speak infront of the people. Around two months ago for English we were reading a play and we had to do scences infront of the class and I was so nervous, I had to pick a place in the room and just look at window but I did it and i was happy. And just a couple of weeks ago in English we had to write a persuasive speech and read it out and that was the scariest thing I did ever. Before I went on my hands were shaking and when I went up my heart was beating so hard, had butterflies but bad and was trying so hard to get the words out but I did it. And after I went on I was happy and in the end my grade was an A. The fact I was so nervous I made sure my speech was good and practiced a lot and it altough people didn't relaise it when I had finished and everybody clapped it made me relaise they didn't care that I could of messed up. So if your ever worried about anything like that just remember that people are going to be supportive and you never know might end up being just as nervous as you. As I said you are not alone.

Love you xo

Lauren 

The Disney tag // Blogmas day 7

Hey guys xo 

Today I'm doing a Disney tag. There are so many different ones out there but I picked one that I like the best. 

Disney world or DISNEY land? 

I've only ever been to Disney land Paris but I would love to go to one in America.

Favorite DISNEY character 

This so so hard as I have so many but I would say Sebastian from the little mermaid as I love the way he speaks. I also love Aladdin and Simba.

Which DISNEY movie do your remember seeing first in theaters? 

Brother bear. It was also the very first movie I saw in the cinema.

What is something you collect from DISNEY? 

There is places where you can buy Disney here but I dint really collect anything.

What is your favorite Disney ride? 

Thunder mountain was my favorite

What is your Disney Dream job? 

To be a Disney princess. I would be so cool to make little kids days.

Most treasured Disney item? 

I've only been once so I don't have much. But we got two Christmas tree decorations when we went and one broke so we keep the other one on a high shelf now.

Which Disney voice actor would you most like to meet? 

Jodi Benson or Idina Menzel.

Favorite snacks at the parks. 

I wouldn't no as I've only been once.

Flounder, Sebastian, or scuttle ?

Sebastian.

Do you have a favorite pair of Mickey ears? 

I have a pair of Minnie ears and that's all.

Favorite restaurants at the parks? 

We didn't eat at the restraunts that much.

Which Disney princess has the best sidekick? 

Ariel

A scene from a Disney movie you wish you could experience. 

Definitely tangled when there on the boat with the lanterns.

An unforgettable experience you've had in the Disney parks

I can't remember it that well but when I went to a show. It was my birthday and they turned the lights off as Sang happy birthday.

Who are your favorite Disney princesses? 

Jasmine, Rapunzel or Ariel.

Which characters would you choose to be your BFF? 

Olaf

What is your favorite non classic Disney movie?

Probably High school musical. 

If you had the chance to spend time with Walt Disney himself, what would you want to say to him? 

Thank you for a great childhood.

That's it for today guys. 

Love you xo

Lauren 

Beauty myths we believe // Blogmas day 6

Hey guys xo

How are you. Today I'm doing beauty myths we believe. I know we all do this. We look stuff up on google and we think oh I better stop doing that but a lot of the time it's just a myth. So today I have list of myths and why there wrong. Hope you enjoy xo

1.Wash your hair everyday? This isn't true. When we wash our hair were stripping the hair follicles of its essential oils. Some studies show We should only wash our hair once or twice a week using dry shampoo inbetween washes. But other studies show we shouldn't because it makes the hair look dull and flat. 

2. Drinking water will fix dry skin? This isn't the case. Although drinking water does hydrate are skin it won't actually help dry skin.  It will help us look and feel better. But weren't not plants our skin doesn't perk up when we drink water.

3. Pumping mascara gets rid of clumps? I always cringe when I see people do this. When you pump your mascara your allowing more air in making it dry out quicker which will give us a clumpy mascara. But to fix a dry mascara just add in a few drops of eye drops.

4. I've only found out this one recently. Stream opens our pores? This is false. Steam will help loosen the dirt in our pores and help it too come easier. Our pores cannot move as we they no muscles so therefore cannot move.

Sorry it'd really short. I've been so busy and I, trying to get them all pre written.
Love you all Lauren xo 

My skin care routine // Blogmas day 3

Hey guys xo

So it's Blogmas day 3 today. Hope your enjoyed the last two days because there's still 22 more days left. So today's post isn't to do with Christmas as I was wanted to mix it up a bit.

For many years I have had such bad skin and to be honest I've never really felt self conscious about it And it was quite bad. Today it's not a bad as it has been but I still get bad days. So I'm sharing my skin care routine with you today.

I start if by taking off my makeup with the Garnier Micellar Water. This is amazing as it takes all my makeup off amd cleanses at the same time. And if I'm out at a party and come back late I'm not bother to do my skin care routine I just use this.

Next its in to face wash. I use garnier pure active  I love this as its good for my skin and its gentle on the skin and I have sensitive skin so it's good for that aswell.

Once or twice a week I use the garnier pure active 3 in 1. This is amazing I was recently using the Clinique range and when I bought this Because I ran out of my Clinique I said I'm not buying I again as it wasn't doing much for my skin.

To finish off I use The pure active garnier moisturiser. It's a matifying one so it doesn't making my skin look as oily.

The odd time i use a face mask. But not really as some brands make me break out or go red.

This is all I have today.Hope you enjoyed. 

Love you all xo

Lauren 

Everyday makeup products I use // Blogmas day 5

Hey guys xo

How are you today. Can't believe it's the fifth of December already. It's flying by. Today I'm doing everyday products I use. This isn't including school as I don't wear makeup.

For base I use the rimmel match perfection and natural collection powder. I really like these and there amazing value for money.

For eyes I mainly use the loreal la pallete nude in rosé. Or sometimes I use the Maybelline nudes pallete. There not that expensive and great for the price.

For my lips I use an eos or babylips. The odd time I might wear a lipstick, if I know it's not going to come off if I'm eating or drinking


I use the Rimmel wake me up as I feel it literally wakes me up. It covers up well since I need it, I don't have dark circles but it just brightens up my face a lot.

For mascara I have a little Chanel tester which is lasting me a long time. It's so good and gives my lashes Lots of volume. I also sometimes use the maybelline lash sensational.

That's really all I wear as I don't like too much on my face. I hope your enjoying blogmas as much as I'm enjoying writing it.
Love you all xo
Lauren 

Movies to watch at Christmas // Blogmas day 4

Hey guys xo

How are you. I'm great considering it's only 21 days till Christmas. 

I love Christmas movies more than anything so today I'm doing Movies to watch at Christmas time.

One of best Christmas movies ever is Elf. I've loved this since I was little and it's a movie you can never get bored of.
Another classic is Miracle on 34th street. I've only seen the new version but I'm sure that the old version is just as good.
The Santa Clause. These are very funny movies. I remember when the firet one came out.
I think everyone should have a Harry Potter marathon at Christmas time. I know some of them aren't really to do with Christmas but there still good movies.
The polar express. Was a favourite of mine and still is. It's a good movie and really Christmassy.
I love the grinch as it such a funny movie and a bit different but still amazing.
It may not be a Christmas movie but mean girls. I mean it does have the one Christmas scene so you could count it as a Christmas movie.
Home alone is such as good movie series. I always love watching it and the hard decision is deciding which one to watch.
Nativity. I love the first one the best. I saw the third one but it wasn't as good as the first one and the second. It's still such a cute movie.


This is all I have for today. Sorry it's short but I will have longer posts up soon.
Love you all xo
Lauren

Christmas gift guide \ blogmas day 2

Hey guys xo

So as we all know Christmas is in less than a  month, so I think we've all started thinking about what we want. We probably have a list of things we want and that's good but when it comes To buying other people presents is where we get stuck. So I though if do a gift guide to help you what to buy that specific person.



For her
Perfume
Here's a few I would recommend
Marc Jacobs
One Direction between us, even if your not a fan it smells so nice.
Abercrombie or Hollister
Jack Wills

Makeup
Some bits someone may like
Naked Palletes
Mac Lipsticks
Benefit Roller Lash
Nars Foundation

Something hand made
For a Friend or your mum your could make a collage of picture of yous
If you're really artistic paint a picture of the two of you.


Gift Sets
A couple of weeks ago when I was in boots they had shelves of so many different brands.
Jack Wills Body spray set. My friend got me this for my birthday last year amd they're such a nice smell. Or a Jack Wills nail set.
The Zoella or Tanya gift sets.
Soap and Glory.
Ted Baker

Clothes/Shoes
Superstars
Nike Roches
Combat boots
Hollister
Abercrombie


Get them a small little gift that means something after all it's the thought that counts.

Other ideas.
Makeup brushes
Chocolate
A YouTuber book
A day out
A voucher
Cd
Concert tickets
A spa day

For him


Aftershave / body sprays
Hollister
Abercrombie
Lynx
DKNY


Clothes/shoes
A hoodie
A t-shirt
A jumper
Nike
Adidas
Puma

Other ideas
A book of what there into
Concert tickets
A CD
Phone case


Sorry that's it for today but it's quite hard too to think of stuff that aren't too expensive and are easy enough to get.

Hope your enjoying Blogmas even if it's only been two days so far.

Love you all xo
Lauren

What I love about Christmas // Blogmas Day 1

Hey guys xo

How are you. So it's the first day of Blogmas. I'm so excited to do this as I love Christmas. That's why today I'm doing what I love about Christmas.

I love the general atmosphere as everybody gets all Christmassy and in the Christmas spirit.

Also I think everyone can say Christmas movies are a must. I have a blog post coming up on Christmas movie to watch so keep an eye out for that.

Christmas songs are one of best things about Christmas. The music stations always have them playing.

Decorations. I love going into shops and seeing all the decorations. It really gets me in the Christmas spirit.

Putting up the the is the best thing about Christmas. Once the tree goes up it feels even more like Christmas.

When shopping centers have there decorations up. It feels so Christmassy.
Christmas limited edition products. You may aswell buy them because they won't come out again.
Doing a Kris Kindle if you call it secret Santa. We usually do one as a class and my friendship group is doing one this year aswell.
Shopping. Who doesn't love it. The best place for me is Dublin city on graft on street and the shopping centre around there because all the decorations are amazing.
Although I'm going to miss it is the school carol service. It may be Boring but I love all the Christmas songs.
If you grow up Irish the best part is the late late toy show.
Also you know it's Christmss when the Coca-Cola ads play.


That's all I have for your today xo until tomorrow
Love you all
Lauren 

What to expect In Blogmas

Hey guys xo

How are you. So if you've been on my Instagram lately you would know that I'm doing Blogmas. So everyday  starting tomorrow up until Christmas Day I'll be putting up a blog post. Some will be Christmas themed and some won't. There's going to be a variety of different things including tags, Collabs, makeup ideas reviews and more. I'm so excited to do this and I hope you'll enjoy it to. So starting tomorrow there will be blog posts up.

Love you all xoxo

Lauren 

The beauty blogger tag

Hey guys xo

How are you. Today I'm doing the Beauty blogger tag so you can get to know me even better.

1. Is your hair naturally straight or curly?

 It has very Light curls especially at the front shorter bits that frame my face. But sometimes it's a bit straighter.

2. What is your natural hair colour?

My natural hair colour is a medium brown shade with lighter bits at the end.

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to the salon?

I've only dyed it once which was done at a salon. I got balayage done.

4. How often to you wash your hair? 

I wash it on a Tuesday night, a thrusday night and a Sunday morning. So basically every second day.

I hate having dirty hair as it feels weird and I have it up a lot for school ants my hair doesn't look good in pony tails if it's greasy.

5.Do you wear it in the same style everyday?

I mainly have a messyish ponytail or down as it's quick for school. When I have time I curl it or straighten it. I might sometimes have a Dutch braids.

6. Do you do your own Mani pedi or go to a salon?

My nails are really short and weak since I play guitar they just break. Therefore I don't bother with them. If you play guitar you'll understand this. But they look fine so it's okay

7. How many times do you change your nail polish?
As I said I don't bother with them and I do home Ec In  school and we cook every week and were not allowed to wear it.

8. How long does it take to put your makeup on?
I don't really wear makeup to school. On a normal weekend if I'm doing something I it takes 10-15 minutes. If I'm going to a party or a nice occasion around 30 minutes.

9. What do you do first face or eyes?
Depends I do my eyes first then my face but sometimes I might go back and add a tiny bit more colour to my eyes.

10. Do you collect makeup or buy it when you need it?
A bit of both. I buy stuff I need and I also buy stuff I don't need but it's being raved about or looks good.

11. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Never. I have very small eyes and feel they'd just get lost.

12. Do you wear a full face of makeup everyday?
No not anymore.

13. Will you leave the house without makeup on?
Yes I don't wear Makeup to school anymore and no one cares. At first I was like oh I look horrible and tired but the boys don't even notice and a lot of girls don't so they don't judge.

14. How many high end products do you own?
I don't own any high end if I have money I always spend it on clothes and then on,y save a bit for makeup.

15. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?
If I do a dark eye look I wash it and then the rest maybe around once every two three weeks.

16. How often do you change your handbag?
I don't really have a handbag. If I go shopping I either bring a clutch or a small bag. And if I'm round my town I just use my pockets.

17. What time do you get up and go to sleep?
I wake up at 7:45 on a school morning and 9:00-10:30 on weekends depeding on if I sleep in which sometimes I can't. I go to sleep at around 11:00-12:00 depending on if I can sleep.

18. How often do you work out?
I don't work out that often. I walk everywhere and do PE in school once a week. I use to be good and do little bits in my bedroom but I keep forgetting.

19. Left handed or right handed?
I'm right handed.

20. How tall are you?
I'm just 5"1. I so tall I know.

21. Can you speak a foreign language?
I can speak Irish which isn't forgein and Spanish. But I'm not the best at them.

22. Do you have any pets?
No I Don't. I really want a dog though.

23. How often do you blog?
Not as much as I'd like to.

24. Do you read comments on your blog?
Of course I do. If I get comments.

25. Do you keep a list of products you'd like to try you've seen on other blogs?
No I might start doing that.

26.How did you come up with your blog name?
Belle means Beautiful in French and my names lauren so it'd kind of like beauty by Lauren.

27. What camera do I use for my Photos?
I use my iPhone 4s but soon will be getting the 5s so my photos will be better quality?

28. Favourite fashion magazine?
 I don't read magazines.

29. Favourite makeup brand?
Maybelline.

30. Why did you start blogging?
I've loved writing but about stuff I care about and enjoy. And unlike YouTube this can written up with no one seeing me so I can write wearing whatever I want.


Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed.
Love you all
Xoxo Lauren

Q&A

Hey guys xo

Today I have a quick little Q&A for you. So let's get to it.

@lexiibloggerx asked 

If you were a superhero what power would you have?

I would have the thing were you can read minds. This would be really cool because if your bored you can read people's minds and find out things.

What's you favourite time of year?

My favourite time of year is October November and December as they're the coldest and since I hate sunny weather and wearing shorts infront of people. There's also  Halloween, Christmas and my birthday. 

@Blossomofhope.x asked 

What is your favourite makeup brand?

My favourite makeup brand is Maybelline. It's one of the first makeup brands I starting using.

@Meetmeinmelford asked
How much do you spend on makeup monthly?
I don't spend that much really it can could range from €5-€50. Not that I've soemt that much at once.

How much hot chocolate you do have everyday?
I like it but I don't love it I rarely hot drinks.


@Sophie__horton asked
What made you want to start you tube? A lot of people ask me about my "YouTube". I domt have one but what made me want to start a blog was I love fashion and beauty. Although I'm not very good at writing I still love to do it. I also love helping people.


@Holly_allwright_ asked
Do you still know your oldest friend?
I'm not sure who that would be but I don't really talk to neighbours anymore but we still say hi and have a conversation the odd time if we see eachother walking down the road. Then my first school friends we domt talk anymore. Everyone was friends with everybody when we were little.


Nutella or peanut butter?
Nutella. I love it so much. It's the best thing ever.


@Charlottecbeauty asked

Favorite lush product?
There's not much lush shops around me. There's only one in the city and I never go to it.

What do you like about me?
Your such a nice person. Your so pretty and your one of best blogger friends and your amazing.


Staple item of clothing?
For me it's probably leggings. They go with everything. They're so comfy and you can buy them cheap from penny's

@Britneynaude asked

Coke or Pepsi?
Neither I don't like any sort of fizzy drink

Favorite clothing item?
Kimonos. They can be worn all year round.

What would your name be If you were a boy?
I was talking about this the other day with my family and they said names like Micheal, Luke, Matthew.

If you could rename yourself what would your name be?
I Love the names Charlotte, Eleanor, Dahlia or Deliliah.

Thanks for reading guys. I hope you all amazing Halloween. I Love you lots
Xoxo
Lauren

Things to do in autumn // with Charlotte Crowder

Hey guys xo

How are you all. Today I'm doing a collab with one of my best blogger Friends Charlotte. I'll link her blog at the end as it's amazing and she's such a good writer.

We're both doing posts based on autumn. So I'm doing things to do in autumn.

1. Take pictures of trees. This is cool as all the trees have pretty colours

2. Wear oversized jumpers. I love these in autumn.

3. Go to a bonfire. Some of the estates have bonfires but where I live there dangerous.

4. Stay out late with friends. Go for a walk or something.

5. Go to the beach. If you live by the sea this is a must. And stay until it's dark.

6. Do Pinterest projects to do with autumn.

7. Buy flannel shirts.

8. Wear uggs

9. Have autumn themed drinks.

10. Hot chocolate.

11. When leaves start to fall have a leave fight.

12. Wear autumnal coloured makeup.

13. If your a blogger or YouTuber do autumn videos and blog posts.

14. Light spice scented candles.

15. Wear fluffy socks and ugg boots

I could write a lot more but I could be here for hours. I think I can say autumn is my favourite time of the year. All the pretty colours and scents are so nice.

 Charlottes blog here

Love you all lots 

Xoxo

Lauren 

Back to school Hair and makeup // collab with Lexi Lois and Charlotte

Hey guys. I'm super excited for today's blogpost. It's a collab with three of my favourite people. Lois who is doing , Lexi and Charlotte. We're all doing back to school posts.


So Basically the effort of doing your Makeup for school. I honestly don't really wear makeup to school some days. But when I do I like to a natural eye Shadow look but lots of mascara because I think we all love having long lashes. Also if your like me and have a lot of hair then your like all keeping your hair our your face the I have a couple of very simple hairstyles for yous.

Before I start were all doing different topics of back to school, but I'll let you Go and check to see what the others did.

          So here I have a very natural eye look using it Maybelline The Nudes pallete.
    So when I went to take a picture of the colours I used it decided not to focus. But I used the first        two colours on the top row. It's a glittery white and a purpley greyishColour and when I blended them           it made a lovlely natural looks.

                                             A little photo of me doing my makeup.

                It doesn't show up that well in camera but I love this Makeup look as it's simple.

                   Also the way my eye shows the shadows it shows up darker on my right eye.

     The Maybelline pallete I used. I'm in love with this pallete. It's amazing It blends really good.

                    You can also create natural looks with it aswell so for school it's great

               The maybelline lash sensational which is amazing and makes my eyelashes so long. 

                                        And to add more volume I use Clinique high lengths.

         I used a bit of this BB cream by Astor. I'm doesn't give a cover but it gives a bit of a glow.

                                                    Also me looking like an idiot 

  For my hair I usually just do simple hair styles. As it takes far less time and my school uni for, is a high neck jumper with a polo so hair with that is annoying.

The first one is just a messy bun which I did with just one bobbin so if your in school and feel like putting your hair up then this is quick and simple and you could even do it in class. As long as you

don't get caught.

   The next one is a half up half. All I did was get a bit of my hair at the front and then just tie it up

                                      As if you were doing a pony tail but with a smaller bit. 

   The next one is just natural hair which for some people it's straight but for me it's in between wavy   

                     and straight. But I might put it in plaits he night before if I want it wavy.

         This one is just a pony tail which I usually have high but if I feel like it I might Do a lower one.

Some other ideas your can do are a ballerina bun hitch you could use a doughnut for,

Any hairstyle using a French braid. You could do one with a bun or a pony tail. Or just do two French braids on either side or one in the middle. You could just have a normal side plait aswell but these don't suit me so i never wear them.

Lois blog -http://lcalivin.blogspot.co.uk

Charlottes blog- http://www.charlottecrowder.blogspot.ie

Lexis blog-http://lexiixx.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1


I hope you enjoyed this and I really enjoyed collating with the girls who's blog post I really enjoyed reading so make sure you go and check there's out and comment telling me what you thought.

Back to school

Hey guys since school is just around the corner I thought I'd do a few back to school posts. There's a collab coming with some of my favourite girls which I'm super excited for. But today I'm going to little back to school tips.

We all know school can be a pain and even though now we think school o

Is awful you'll want to go back when your older. And I've been going to school for ten years now and I've never hated school. I'm not a big fan of the learning but I like going and talking to people and having a fun time.

So here's some back to school tips about being yourself beauty and 

A lot of these are more directed to if it's your very first day at a new school or starting secondary school or high school.

1. This is probably still a big thing for me. Keep your locker TIDY. We have small lockers and I have twelve subjects and if I don't have homework I put it back in so if I don't have homework from others subjects from that day and the day before most a lot of books could be in there. It's also a lot easier to find stuff aswell.

2. Be yourself. Don't follow trends just because it's popular do what you want to do. In my school having piercings is popular and I've wanted it for a long time now and I feel that it's not as a big thing to get it done because everyone has it.

3. Don't change. This is a big one. Especially for boys. This is a big one now. I've never felt I have to change for anyone but this is more recent. Never let anyone tell you have to change your perfect the way you are.

4. Have your copys labeled on the side so you can see it or have them colour coded I know now that my history is lilac, my home ec is hot pink, my geography is a bright Blue etc.

5. Make sure to write your Homework in your journal as short as possible but you still understand it. If I'm a rush I might just write the questions and not bother with the page numbers but it'd better to write them down.

6. Be prepared for tests. If your teacher says at the end of each chapter you'll have a test then just read over the chapters again a couple of times and ask your friend to test you.

7. Keep money in your bag. If you forget your lunch you can go and get something. We're allowed out at lunch time so if you are aswell you can quickly run to the shop and get something. My school does have a canteen but the shop only open at the start of lunch and at the end so I might go to shop with my friends if they need something. Or if you need it for an emergency like forgetting bus money if you get the bus or forgot you need €2 for a class.

8. Back your bag the night before. This helps and if you have PE the next day pack that bag the night before. It saves time in the morning.

9. I don't do this but keep some makeup in you bag. I don't wear that much Makeup for school. And my bathrooms aren't the nicest. We're not allowed upstairs at lunch and the ones downstairs don't have mirrors. But in the bag keep some makeup, bobbins, bobby pins and little hairbrush and any other essentials you need.

I hope you guys enjoyed this blog post. If I missed any tips out you want people to know  leave it in the comments and if I think of at least 5 or 6 more I'll do another post.

You know you love me xoxo (if know what that's from I love you)

Love you all Lauren xx

Q and A

hey guys how are you. I'm so sorry really sorry that I haven't put up a post in ages. I'm just doing a quick Q and A but I'm happy I'm still putting up one even if it is a short one.

@cvansice7 asked how many selfies do I take on a daily basis. Depends on what I'm doing that day if I'm in all day I take loads but if I'm out I domt toke as much.


@Alicia.Anderton asked do I prefer summer or winter. I like both like I don't really like the sun because it makes me feel a bit sick and run down but I love the style but I like winter because curling up watching a Christmas movie or having a warm dinner after a really cold day and I love wearing big coats with a snood( it's a scarf with the ends sewn together so you wrap it around.) I'd say winter is my favourite.


@Allie456 asked what is my favourite item of clothing. I would never be able to choose one. I have a good bit of clothes.


@Looci_w asked 5 things for a successful blog and i suppose the main thing is do what you want to do. Just because beauty blogs might be in and you enjoy fashion or reading doesn't mean you have to do what everyone else does so what Interests you. Be yourself. Make it look nice and have it to do with what you write. Be nice and intereact. And make friends.


@Orlaherexx short sleeves or long sleeves in summer. I domt even where long sleeves unless it's a jumper they don't suit me.


@Charlottecbeauty asked favourite makeup brand. Maybelline it's my all time favourite.



@LaLivin asked favourite thing to have for breakfast. I don't know I'm not a big fan of huge breakfasts. I eat it but I just have anything really but mostly weetabix.


She also Asked swim with sharks or Dolphins. Dolphins all the way.

If I could dye my hair any Colour for 24 hours what colour would I dye it. Candyfloss pink or lilac



I hope you enjoyed this quick little q and a. Hope your all doing good. I've missed writing blog posts.


Love you all Lauren.

Get ready with me : Party edition

Hey guys. So I was my friends birthday party and I thought why not just tell you all what I did to get ready.

Firstly the night before I washed my hair with garnier ultimate blends shampoo and conditioner.

Then I washed my body with Treacle Moon bodywash in raspberry kiss

Around three o clock the next day I started to get ready. Firstly I just straightened my hair and just left it like that because it was likely going to rain with the great Irish weather.


Then I did makeup. I don't wear foundation because My skin can break out easily so I went straight on to my eyes. I used my sleek pallete in oh so special.

I just did a really simple look and for another quick blog post I might do a quick eye makeup look.


For my outfit I wore some superdry skinny jeans, a kimono from penny's and a little white  top from NewLook.

Hope you liked this little quick blog post and sorry it's so late up xx

Love you all Lauren xx

Tunesday Tuesday // collab with LaLivin

hello guys, so today I'm doing a collab with Lois who's blog is LaLivin which I will link at the end because she is amazing and her blog is one of favourites.

So we're basically saying three songs and one album we have been loving which is a very hard decision because I love my music but I finally managed to pick my favorites.


So my first favourite is definalty a song by Coldplay. The Scientist. This is actually my favourite song at the moment. If you haven't listened to it I would because it's amazing. Coldplay have many great songs but this would be my favourite  because it's just amazing and the lyrics are just perfect.



My next favourite is flashlight by Jessie J. Pitch Perfect is one of favourite movies and I think the Song fits it really well. The lyrics are amazing and I love the start the way it's just done on piano and then gets a bit more in the chorus.


Trying to think of my last one was hard because I have so many favourites but I finally chose Like real people do by Hozier. Hozier is one of favourites and all his songs are good but this one is just amazing to me.


For the album I knew what to do straight away. It's one of my favourite artists and I love all his songs. The lyrics and backing tracks are just perfect it's James Bay Chaos and the Calm. This is my favourite album all his songs are amazing and I'm always listening to it.



I know this was quiet a quick one but as I said its a collab with Lois who's blog is LaLavin. Her Blog is amazing so to and check it out.


I listen to all my music on spotify which is amazing and is such good quality.

Love you all Lauren xx.   Lois blog check it out it's amazing xx

The sisterhood of the worlds blogger awards

Hey guys so I was nominated by an amazing blogger Britney Nause http://britneynaude.blogspot.com for the to he sisterhood of the worlds blogger awards.

There are some rules.

1. Answer the ten questions you have been sent and thank the blogger.
2. Make up ten of your own questions.
3. Nominate other people to do it.
4. Put the logo somewhere in you blog.

So here are the questions

1. How has blogging had an effect on your life ?
Blogging has has an impact on my life. Its made me realise that what people think don't matter and to do what ever makes you happy. It's also made me be more prepared for stuff like projects I would t leave a blog post till the last minute so why leave a project.

2. What inspired you to start blogging ?
What inspired me to start blogging was I've always wanted to have a YouTube but I don't have enough confidence I still wanted to share and inspire others so I though why not start a blog instead.

3. Name five hobbies you would gladly do for the rest of you life ?
Art- Art has always been a big part of my life since I was young.
Music- Same with art I've loved playing guitar since I was about eight.
Design- I've loved designing stuff since I was eleven and got a top model book.
Makeup- I just love doing my makeup.
Writing- I don't mean writing that essay for English I mean writing stuff like this.

4. What are your favourite things about yourself ?
This is a hard one to answer I mean how do you answer it. I would say that I always have that smile
on my face. It's just my natural facial expression and my laugh even though it's weird I would rather have a weird laugh.

5. If you were in a time machine where would you do past or future ?
I would love to go to the future. We already have evidence of what life was like in the past so I would love to go to future to see how people's lives turned out and see what stuff will be around.

6. If you could have lunch with anyone alive or dead what would you ask them ?
I would have lunch with sprinkle of glitter because she's such nice and genuine person and I would ask her what's it like being a youtuber having people who look up to and want to be like you.


7. Where would you love to live one day ?
I've always wanted to stay where I grew up for my whole life. I'd like to live in London for w year but then move back because I love where I live.

8.What do you want to do for a living ?
Fashion design and a  stylist

9. Name a few of your biggest ambitions ?
To have my blog be successful.
To conquere my fear of stage fright and play guitar infront of people I've been playing for six years and still have never played for anyone.

10. What's your utmost social media and why ?
Instagram because you can share photos of your life and what you do.




The ten questions I'm asking are
1. Why did you start a blog ?
2. Why did you choose your blog name ?
3. Three things you can't live without ?
4. What's your favourite and least favourite school subject ?
5. Three places you want to visit ?
6. Favourite item of clothing ?
7. What do you want to be when you older ?
8. One thing you want to do before you turn twenty ?
9. If the world was too end tomorrow what would you do ?
10. Favourite food ?

The amazing people I'm tagging are

Lexi - http://lexiixx.blogspot.co.uk
Lois - http://lcalivin.blogspot.co.uk
Charlotte - http://charlottecrowder.blogspot.ie


I hope you all like this and the four People I nominate enjoy doing it aswell x

Love you all Lauren xx

TMI tag

So I thought that away to,get to know me better I'd do the TMI tag.

1. What are you wearing ?  A white top with a pineapple and black leggings.

2. Ever been in love ?  Yes of course, yes of course of joking I'm forever alone.

3. Ever had a terrible breakup ?  No

4. How tall are you ?  5"1. Im a giant I know.

5. How much do you weigh. Around 48kg I think.

6. Any tattoos ? No but I want an arrow tattoo, the moon and stars and a music note

7. Any piercings ?  Yes just my ears but I would like my second one in my ear and my belly button done.

8.OTP ? Janya 

9. Favourite show ? Glee and Modern Family.

10. Favorite band ? I don't have a favorite band but my favorite singers are Hozier Ed Sheeran and James Bay.

11.Something you miss ? Cory Monieth he is one of my favorite actors.

12. Favorite song ? Ed Sheeran - Photograph
13. How old are you ? I'm 14
14. Zodiac sign ? Sagutarrius
15. Quality you look for in a partner ? Sense of humor and a nice person.
16.  Favorite quote ? You never know until you try or you can't have a rainbow without a rain.
17. Favorite actor. Adam Sandler
18. Favorite colour ? Pink and Blue
19. Loud music or soft ? Soft
20. Where do you go when your sad ? Bedroom
21. How long does it take you to shower ? 20 minutes
22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning ? 30 minutes
23. Ever Been in a physical fight ? Yes but not a big one.
24. Turn ons ? If they can sing and play guitar, have a nice smile hair and eyes to me.
25. Turn offs ? annoying and clingy
26. The reason I started a YouTube ? I don't do YouTube but I started a blog so I can share my thoughts with others and I love fashion and beauty.
27. Fears ? Spiders, snakes, heights, and my biggest fears are public speaking, bees, wasps and clowns.
28. Last thing that made you cry ? The other day when I watched 50 First dates.
29. Last time you said you loved someone ? Not sure maybe it was one of friends earlier on.
30. Meaning behind your YouTube name ? I chose Laurebelle as my Blog name because belle is the French word for beauty or beautiful and I took of the N because it sounded better. So it's Laurebelle.
31. Last book you read ? It was for English and it's called Then by Morris Gleitzman.
32. The book your currently reading ? I've been busy so had no time to read.
33. Last show you watched ? Glee but it was season 3
34.
35.last person you talked too ? My family
36. Favorite food ? Chocolate or popcorn
37. Place you want to visit ? Dubai
38. La place you were ? Spain last summer
39. Do you have a crush ? Yes
40. Last time you kissed someone ? :/
41. Last time you were insulted ? Can't remember.
42. Favorite flavour of sweet ? Chocolate.
43. What instrument do you play ? Guitar for around six years now.
44. Favorite piece of jewellery ? My Claddagh Ring
45. Last sport you played ? Hockey in P.E
46. Last song you sang ? Don't know I can't sing but I still so all the time.
47. Favorite chat up line ? I'm not a photographer but I can picture me and you together.
48. Have you ever used it ? No
49. Last time you hung out with anyone ? Yesterday
50 . Who do you tag to do this questions next ? I tag all yous to do it.



So,this was the TMI tag guys and I hope,you got to know me better and know some more stuff about me.

Love you all Lauren xx

Summer sleepover - activities / with lexi the newt

Hey guys how are yous doing. So this week is me and lexis last post in out summer sleepover series and its activities. I just want to say sorry again this isn't the best I had my summer exams this week and Friday I finished for summer and I had Friends round so it's been a busy week.

Sleepovers are so much fun and There so much stuff you can do.

One of the first things you can do is paint eachothers nails My nails are really short so there's not much I can do with them. If you one of the lucky ones that has really nice long nails you can try nail art and so really nice summer designs.

You could try doing some flowers, chevron or paint each nail a different colour. Some nail varnishes I'm loving are SOSU by Suzanne Jackson in the colour coral reef and Kate Moss Rimmel.


Another thing you can do is prank calls. If you do this make sure it's to someone you know and to some random number because they can call the guards on you so be careful.


You can also make food so go to last weeks to see that where I told you how to make rainbow cupcakes.


Now if your anything like me who is the friend who sings and dances all the time but isn't very good then put on a random playlist and juts sing at the top of lungs which I what I do. Here's some of favourite sing a long songs.
Basically any upbeat Bruno Mars song
Classic - MKTO
Wait on me - Rixton
Dance with me tonight and Trouble maker - Olly Murs
All about that bass - Meghan Tranior
Any Whitney Houstan or Beyoncé song
And search on YouTube Henry Gallegher Lightning it'd  a really catchy cute song.


Also you can make blanket forts and have lots and lots of pillows or just spread a load of blankets on the floor and relax.


You can play truth or dare. Just have some fun with it but make sure not to force anybody to do anything that they don't want to do.



Sorry for this isn't my best but I've been studying and had exams. But I'll have loads for you in the coming weeks.

Love you all Lauren xx

Summer sleepover decorations and recipes r / with Lexi the newt

Hey guys so this week me and Lexi are doing another blog post in  our series. This week is recipes and decorations Now food is very important at a sleepover. Before I start I would of actually made these this week to show you but i have exams this week and Friday was my last proper day before exams so all my end of year projects are due.


Now I have have made these loads of times and there amazing. And there rainbow cupcakes basically they taste the exact same but are rainbow.

So basically just follow a cupcake recipe. And then the fun part. You spilt the mixture into 4 or 5 np bowls and then add the different food colourings to each one. Mix them in and then go round and add each colour into each case. It's  helps if you go round and do all the red first then the next colour your doing. These turn out amazing a with some white icing they look so nice.


Next thing you could make it cake or brownie in a mug. This isn't the nicest sometimes but it looks so cute. First You need your ingredients

4 tablespoons of flour
4 tablespoons of sugar
4 tablespoons of unsweetened baking soda.
2 tablespoons of water
A few drops of vanilla essence

Now you mix it all together in a mug and then put it in the microwave for 3-4 minutes.


Another thing is mocktail. For this anything goes. You can add some juices and a bit of fruit but here's a recipe I though looked really nice.

A couple more things your could make are

Chocolate popcorn, just melt the chocolate and pour it over the popcorn.
Fruit kebabs, use really colourful summer fruits to make them look real cute.
Smoothies, use whatever Fruits you like in a smoothie.



Now onto decorations,
Now if your going to be eating outside, it would be could to have little Chinese lantern thingys if you get what I'm a mean by that. I'm sure penny's would do them. And you get little cute candle holders and put fake candles in them that way you could hang them around the garden and no worry about them going on fire. Also I think cute bunting would be real cute.


 One thing you could do is make DIY bunting. All you need is fabric, something to attach the shapes onto, some glue that is strong enough to make it stick and scissors. The first thing you do is cut out the shapes you want you can lightly draw them onto the fabric first if you want. Then you turn them over and add glue. Then lastly all you do is stick the string on and leave it to dry and your done.


When your inside I think the same things would be real cute especially when it's dark and the little lights are all Around the room. Also your gonna need lots of pillows and blankets. It will make it look
more relaxed and comfy.


Sorry this isn't my best but I've been studying and finishing end of year projects since next week I'm off for summer but then I'll be able to write blog posts more often for you.

Lots of love Lauren xx

Summer sleepover - essentials and beauty / with Lexi the newt

Hey guys so for the next couple of weeks me and another amazing blogger will be doing a series together. It's for a summer sleepover. Since im finished for summer in two weeks and it's summer.

First thing you need is pyjamas, for a sleepover I like be really cute pyjamas but what you like to wear. Make sure if your staying at someone else's to bring clothes for the next day.

If your staying at some else's make sure you bring a tooth brush, makeup for the next day, money If you have plans for the next day, perfume, deodorant, Chargers for your phone, laptop, iPad etc.

Well I think we can all agree one  essential we all need food. Just go to somewhere like tescos and buy a whole load of crisps and sweets and a load of chocolate. Next week will be doing recipes so I'll have loads of ideas


Next you need music. If I'm with my friends will most likely listen to the randomest songs. So turn on a random playlist on spotify they have a load of playlists already made so just turn one on and have fun


One of things you also definitely need is some movies. Some you could watch our which I love our twilight, mean girls, the D.U.F.F, Little miss sunshine, footloose, Grease, Hairspray, you could a horror movie,13 going on 30 and if you are staying up the whole night and have enough time you could watch a whole series of movies . These our just some and remember to watch a movie everyone will enjoy.


Other essential you might need are blankets, pillows, a phone or laptop. You can also have fairy lights and little lanterns round the room but decorations are coming next week so I'll do more on that then.


Next is beauty, one thing I like to do is make homemade facemasks. This is much then buying one because you know what's going in it.

If you have dry skin try this one


Ingredients

1/2 cup of honey
1/2 cup of oatmeal
Tablespoon of honey
Water


Cut up the banana and mash it with a fork.
Mix in the oatmeal
Then mix in the honey well
Then add the water and mix until it has a creamy texture.


If you have oily skin try this one











1tsp of lemon juice
2 egg whites
Strawberries

First remove the stem then mash up and just add everything else in.




If you and friends have sleepovers often then buy some drugstore makeup and so blindfolded makeovers your not runing your makeup.


And you can also so makeovers so get everyone's makeup and do it for each other.

It depends on what your doing the next day on how to plan your makeup, if your doing an activity with lots of movement then a natural look that won't get messed up, but if your doing something like shopping then you can do your everyday look.

For a natural look most days I just use these it's quick and easy aswell.

That's all I have for yous this's week but make sure you go and read lexis blog I'll link it below.

http://lexiixx.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1


Love you all lauren xx