It's okay not to feel okay

Hey guys xo

So this week In my school we had a well being week. The main thing they told us that is it's okay not to feel okay and it's okay to ask for help. I know a lot of people are effected by a mental illness. 1 in 4 people will be effected at one point in their lifetime. Everybody goes through a stage in their lifetime where they feel their not okay and that's totally okay. We all have a day where we just want to sit around in our pyjamas doing noting. We all need a day like that once in a while or we would breakdown. People carry on when they need to stop and just take a break. Your mental health is the most important thing. If you feel that school or work has gotten to much, take a day off.

My teacher told us about the 7/11 breathing technique. You breath in for seven seconds and out for eleven. It helps dealing with panic attacks and anxiety.

As the title says its okay not to feel okay. We all have has sometime in our life were we felt nothing was going right and everything was falling apart. But everything happens for reason. Remember that . Maybe you has a though breakup, but maybe that will lead to the one, or maybe your fails exams that will push you to go even better. Whatever it is it will lead to something even better.

Just some quotes to keep you going.

Everybody wants happiness no one wants pain but you can't have a rainbow without a little rain.

Don't worry little fighter soon things will get brighter.

Everything happens for a reason

Whatever you decide to do make sure it makes you happy.

I hope you enjoyed this post. I know I'm not a expert but it is something I feel strongly about.

Lobe you lots xo

Lauren 

What blogging has taught me

Hey guys xo

So today's post is a little different. It's about what I've learnt since I starting blogging. And I've learnt a lot.

I have changed a lot since I've started blogging. Giving my opinion to others online has given me the confidence to do in person. I use to be such a shy person. I've become far more confident in real life because of blogging. I was very hesitant about starting a blog but I thought why not go for it.

The biggest thing I've learnt is that people don't care about what you look like or how many followers you have. They care about what you have too say. I mean I've had girls message me saying that I'm a inspiration to them and one girl back when I started compared me to zoella. I learnt you can't make everyone happy. But if you just one person happy that's all that matters.

Numbers aren't that big of a deal if you enjoy doing what your doing. I mean why should it matter. I would rather have good content and a small following than very few uploads a a a huge following.

I've learnt that the friends you can make our some of the best friends you can have. I never really had a proper friendship with some of my friends online before ,but the friends I made through blogging are some of the best people I know. Just because we're divided by sea or in some cases across the country doesn't mean they don't mean as much as your friends offline.

That sometimes the ideas that come to us at random times turn out to be better than the ones we spend hours planning out making perfect. I do plan my blogposts but I prefer to let it flow and come naturally.

I'm a big perfectionist and I wouldn't really mind if they're was a spelling and grammar mistake. But if it wasn't laid out how I wanted that would annoy me. But what I realised was that I would never look at a blog and judge the layout so why would someone do the same to me.

Just because I'm a teen blogger doesn't mean I won't get taken as seriously as a older blogger. I thought that people wouldn't respect my opinion. But just because I'm only fifteen doesn't mean that people wouldn't read it.


I have learnt so much more and I know it's a bit of a ramble but honesty its the type of post in my opinion that you can get to your point.


Love you all xo
Lauren

The 40 questions tag

Hey guys xo 

Today I have a tag for you which is all about beauty. Let's get to it 

SKIN CARE

How mine times do you wash your face daily?

I wash it twice at morning and night.

What skin type do you have? 

I have combination I mean sometimes it looks oily but it feels really dry.

What is your current face wash?

Garnier

What brand do you use?

I use Garnier as it's gentle on my skin.

Do you exfoliate?

Yes and I use Garnier 3 in 1 one.

What moisturiser do you use?

I use a Garnier matifying ones and it's so good as I don't wear makeup on school days so instead of having to wear powder this does the job.

Do you have freckles?

Yes I love having freckles they give a lot more colour to my face.

Do you use eye cream?

No but I might start as it will be way better for later on in Life.

Did you or do you have acne prone skin?
Yes I've had acne since I was around eleven and I'm fifteen and it's still here. I do go through fasces of reasonably good skin. At the moment it's bad due to stress.

Did you ever have to use pro-activ?
I'm using a garnier pro-activ face wash at the moment.It's not doing much though.

MAKE-UP

What foundation do you use?
I use Rimmel match perfection in shade 010

How about concealer?
Rimmel wake me up. It's not the best for me though. I might have to try a new one.

Do you know your undertone colour?
No but I know it's a cool undertone.

What do you think of fake lashes?
I never really have a place to wear them but if you like wearing them then go for it.

Did you know your suppose to change to mascara every three month?
Yes but I don't do it anyway. I really should though?


What brand of mascara do you use?
I use benefit or Maybelline.

Sephora or Mac?
We don't have sephora in Ireland. So Mac

Do you have a Mac Pro card?
No but I would like one.

What makeup tools do you use in makeup application?
I use real techniques the core collection, the eye set and there beauty blender

Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?
Yes because I have hooded eyes and it just falls off or mixes together if I don't.

For the face?
Sometimes I do sometimes I don't depends on the occasion.

What is your favourite eyeshadow?
I have to many but probably  the Maybelline blushed nudes.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Neither I have very small eyes and it just takes up too much space or goes away. But if I do I use liquid.

How often do you poke your eye with an eyeliner pencil?
A lot.

What do you think of pigment eye shadows?
I've never used it before? Looks to messy for me.

Do you use mineral makeup?
No I don't my I really want to try it.

What is your favourite lipstick?
Maybelline 152 feel pink.

What about lipgloss?
I hate wearing lipgloss. It's too sticky and my hair always blows in it.

What is your favourite blush to use?
I don't know. I don't wear it that often.

Do you buy your makeup on eBay?
No. I don't think I'd trust it enough.

Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes, most of makeup is from there.

Do you go to CCO'?
No

Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?
Yes I want to as I think it would help massively.

Are you clumsy at putting on makeup?
Yes I always accident my touch the mascara wand on my face. I also spill makeup and get it everywhere.

Name a makeup crime you hate?
I think filled in eyebrows are so nice but when girls go overboard. Omg I hate that. They  almost look black.

Do you like colourful shade of Makeup or neutral?
Neutral. I think with my hair eye and skin colour it looks way better.


Which celeb always has great makeup?
Cara delevigne. Or Sarah hyland. I love both of them.

If could leave the house using just one makeup item, what would you use?
Mascara as I look weird when I've done foundation and not my eyes.

Could you ever leave the house without makeup?
Yes I never wear makeup to school as the effort.

Do you think you look good without makeup?
No I look around twelve and my skin looks grey. I do go out without it as I don't care what people think.

In you opinion what is the best makeup line?
I could never pick a best as different brands are better for different things.

What do you think of makeup?
That it's not something we should hide behind. Makeup should be worn so other people think you look good it should be worn so you think you look good. If you want to wear do. No ones stopping you, but don't feel you have to. No one will judge you if your not wearing it.


Hope you guys enjoyed this. I know it's only a tag but don't worry there's lots more coming.
Love you Lots
Lauren xo

What to do on valetines day // collab

Hey guys xo, today I'm doing I massive collab as part of new project. me and seven other amazing bloggers are going to be doing frequent Collabs. There blogs will be linked below so I recommend you go and check them out as there amazing. We're all doing valetines day theme posts a so I'm doing things to do.

Valentine's Day. A day where most people sit around watching rom-coms on Netflix, eating discount chocolate and wishing they had a boyfriend. Well I know do. Anyway this year why don't you go out and make the most of it. Here's some ideas.

If you are in a relationship then in my opinion it doesn't matter what you do as long as your with them. I know if I was with some one I would do anything as long as I was with them. You could do shopping or to the cinema. You could bake or go to restraunt if you want to do something fancy. You could even have a Photo shoot. How cute would that be. It would be good memories to look back on.

Ideas for you and your friends.
Go shopping and I love doing this. Go into any shop and all pick out random dresses and then go it I the changing rooms and try them all on. No matter how bad you look it will still be funny.

Go out for a lunch. Maybe somewhere like nandos or milanos. I know in my town where I live has so much little restraunts.

Ireland has no theme parks but if your lucky enough to live near one you and your friends should definitely do something like that. I mean your only young once, might as well make the most of it.

Have a day baking or doing crafts. Even better make Valentine's Day themed things.

Or just have a day chill day with your friends watching Netflix and eating chocolate. You can get face masks, do eachothers makeup and hair and have a paper day. Even  better do eachothers hair in little french or Dutch braids I think there so cute especially if your wearing a cute onsie. 

I hope you enjoyed this post. I really enjoyed writing it. Mak sure go and checked out the  girls blogs as there amazing. There all Linked below and I can't wait to do future collabs with them

Hope you all have an amazing Valentine's Day. If you don't have a Valentinejust spend it with people who make you happy.

Love you all 

Lauren xo

This girls blogs :

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Kate // a singles guide to Valentine's Day
Niamh // lookbook for Valentine's Day
Marry //get ready with me
Hannah // valentines day makeup look
Emily  //Valentine's Day makeup look
Jade //Valentine's day makeup look
Charlotte // unfortunately cannot take part in this one xx

Maybelline the blushed nudes review

Hey guys xo

I'm so sorry I haven't written a blog post on ages. I've been so busy studying and school and with all my other activities I just haven't had the time. But today I'm doing a review on probably the nicest pallete ever. So let's begin.

First can I just say the colours are what made me buy. I have the original the nudes pallete and I really don't like it that much. The colours don't look that nice on and then aren't that pigmented. Sure it's great for everyday wear. Back to what I was talking about the colours are so pretty. Omg they blend so well and look so nice on. They go with every eye colour.

From a day out to a night out there's Tonnes of different looks to suit the event.

Can we just look at how gorgeous these colours are.

I say these is definitely one of my favorite palletes. It's so photogenic. I'm definetly going to have some fun trying out new looks with this.

Hope you enjoyed this quick little blog post. I'm going to get at least one up a week from now on.

Love you all xo

Lauren 

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