July Favourites | 2016

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! Time for me to share my July faves with you, enjoy!

Makeup:

Barry M Lipliner

I first heard about this on Zoe (aka Zoella's) channel, and it looked amazing on her so of course i had to get it! Its in the shade 17, which is this perfect dark nude colour, and i love to pair this with my NYX lip cream in Abu Dhabi. Also it's around two or three pounds, so you cant go wrong really!

Books:

Tanya Bakes

Ever since Tanya Burr announced she was coming out with a baking book i've been super excited to buy it! Its filled with lots of amazing and tasty looking recipes, and its been super fun baking some of these! I definitely recommend this if you're a baking fanatic like me.

Me Before You

If you read my last monthly favourites you know that i watched the movie and i loved it! So after i immediately wanted to buy the book, i'm only half way through it, but it's probably the quickest book i've ever read. Its such a page turner and i urge you to go buy it now!

£3.75 from Tesco

 

Jewellery:

Moon Choker

I dont usually wear or own jewellery, but chokers are an exeption! This super cute cresent moon one was only £2.50 from etsy, and i wear it almost everyday!

TV & Film

American Horror Story: Coven 

I really wanted to watch ahs, but the first two seasons sounded really scary, and as you know i despise horror. So i decided to watch coven, it wasnt that scary at all just disturbing and a bit gory. I loved this series so much, and i reommend it highly. (On netflix)

The Longest Ride

This is the perfect cheesy film, if you're in the mood for some romance, and maybe some crying at the end! 

Gilmore Girls

This is quite an old show and i wish i discovered it sooner, my friend recommended this to me. So i gave it a go and soon i became obsessed, go watch it if you haven't already!

So, thats it for this month, don't forget to like, comment and follow my blog!

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

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5 Healthy Tasty Snacks

 Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog! Today's post is a little different from

 my usual beauty and fashion posts. I'm going to be sharing with you my favourite healthy snacks, this post is inspired by nuts.com

They have lots of great healthy snack options. You can also check out this blog post for more information on different super foods HERE 

Enjoy:)

1. Healthy Cookie Dough Bites

These are a great alternative to cookies, they are super easy to make and taste amazing too!

You will need:

1/2 cup of oats

1/4 cup of agave or honey

1/4 cup of ground almonds

1/4 cup of peanut butter

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

dark chocolate chips

Mix all these ingredients together, roll them into ball shapes and pop them in the fridge for about 25 minutes!

2. Hummus and Pitta Bread

For this one all you have to do is toast your pitta and grab your hummus and start dipping! You could also try celery sticks, carrot sticks you could dip anything really!

3. Peanut Butter + Banana Rice Cakes

 All you need is :

Sliced banana

rice cakes

peanut butter

Then spread the peanut butter (you could also use almond butter) on the rice cakes and add the banana slices, and then you can enjoy your healthy snack!

4. Homemade Berry Yogurt

You will need:

250g of mixed berries

250g 0% fat Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon of agave or honey

Food processor 

Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until its smooth, then serve and enjoy! You can also add chia seeds
they have a load of nutritional value and have benefits to provide healthy skin!

5. Healthy Cookie Dough Bars

You will need:

1 cup of rice krispies

1/2 cup of plain flour

3 tablespoons of peanut butter

1/3 cup of agave or honey

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

optional- sprinkles, chocolate chips

Mix all the ingredients together, pop it in a brownie tin and put it in the fridge for around 30 minutes!

That's all for this blog post, don't forget to check out everything i mentioned before, like, comment and follow my blog!

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

June Favourites | 2016

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! You know what time it is, monthly favourites time, woop woop!

Its nearing the end of my school term, and i will hopefully have more time to blog, so leave some post suggestions below:)

Fashion:

Boyfriend Jeans

Only one fashion favourite this month, and it is these pair of boyfriend or mom jeans. I do have another pair of these but i feel these ones fit a lot better, plus they have a cute flower design on them! This pair was £17.00 from Primark.

TV & Film:

Bates Motel

You guys know i go through two or three TV shows a month, so I'll start with Bates Motel. I first heard about this from VelvetGh0st on youtube, it sounded like the perfect show to me, and let me tell you i whizzed through season one, i am currently on season three and its super good. To sum it up its kind of a physiological thriller/mystery. Go watch it if you haven't already!

 

Sailor Moon

I think everyone and their cat has watched this, and I've been super into anime, so i decided to watch the queen of all animes, sailor moon! This is the perfect programme to binge watch and that's exactly what i did. I also think this is perfect for anime beginners.

 

 Jane Eyre

As I've been completely obsessed with period drama/films recently, i had to watch this, and I'm so glad i did! I loved every minute of it and i one hundred percent recommend this! (version with Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender)

Me Before You

This is the best (modern) romance film ever! I loved it so much, it will make you laugh and cry (maybe at the same time). It also has a wonderful message, and i urge everyone, even if you don't like romance films, to go and watch it!

 Youtubers:

Gabriella Lindley (vlog channel)

Don't get me wrong i love gabby's main channel, but theres something so addicting about her vlogs. She is one of my favourite vloggers by far!

Simply_Kenna

I find Mckenna and her videos so interesting and unique, also her videos are so original, you should go check her out!

Random:

Peas in a Pod Tsum Tsum

As you know i have a small collection of tsum tsums, so i decided to get this one! Its so cute, and its also great for cleaning phone/laptop screens!

 Best Fiends Game

I know so many youtubers have been sponsored by this game, but i am not. I genuinely love this app, its super addicting and such a great game for when you're bored.

That's it for this months favourites, hope you liked it! Don't forget to like, comment and follow my blog.

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

 

Beach Day Essentials

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! Today im going to be sharing with you my beach day essentials, also check out adore me
plus size range and instagram, enjoy!

First up the most important essential for a sunny day, sun cream! I have this lavera one, which is awesome because its an all natural product with no nasty chemicals, it makes your skin feel soft while protecting you at the same time!

Next is a good book, for if you get bored or just want a great read, i have Looking for Alaska by John Green, even though im only halfway through i love it already!

Sunglasses! Everyone needs a cute pair of sunnies, i actually dont know where mine are from (as i got them as a gift).

Finally is a bag to put all your essentials in! I have this one from Jack Wills, how cute is it!

Thats it for this short post, dont forget to check out Adore Me, and like, comment, follow my blog so you dont miss out on my next post!

See you soon,

Maya xx
Twitter: @mayaa1680
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May Favourites | 2016

 Hey everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Its now June, so that means its time for another monthly favourites, enjoy!

Fashion:

Denim Jacket:

Ive wanted an over sized denim jacket for a while now, so i treated myself and bought this one from boohoo, its super comfy and you can wear jumpers underneath which is a must for me!

Makeup:

Rimmel Scandaleyes Purple Kohl:

Ive always loved the look of bright colourful eyeliner, so i picked this purple one up from the Rimmel counter, its creamy and easy to apply, what more could you want!

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream:

Im in love with this, it doesnt dry out you're lips, the colour is gorgeous (Mines in Abu Dhabi)! If you want a more in detail look at this product, i did a review on it, the link is HERE 

But i definitely recommend these!

Film & Tv:

Love Island:

Oh my, i cannot tell you how obsessed i am with this show, its one of those shows where its so bad its good! Its a reality dating show on an island, thats all im telling you, you can watch it on itv2 at 9pm every night!

iZombie:

This is a recent addition to netflix, it looked intriguing so i watched it, its about this woman that turns into a zombie, oooh! Its super good, go watch it now!

Jungle Book:

Everyone was raving about this film, i have watched the original animation, and the live action is amazing! The cgi for the animals is unreal, you have to go watch this film!

Random:

My Bike!:

It was my birthday on May 16th, so my mum and dad got me a bike, its this beautiful vintage cruiser, i coulnt get a picture but heres what it looks like!

 

Yankee Candle Votive:

My best friend got me this yankee votive (in strawberry buttercream) and this cute holder, it smells so goood!

 

 Music:

Mrs Potato Head - Melanie Martinez

Rock Bottom - Hailee Steinfeld,DNCE

Salvation - Gabrielle Aplin

So, thats it for my May faves, hope you liked it, dont forget to like, comment and follow my blog!

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream | Review

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Sorry i haven't posted in a while, busy with school and everything!

I haven't done a review in a while, and i just got the NYX matte lip cream, so enjoy:)

I haven't had this for very long, but I'm in obsessed, first i love the packaging, its very sleek looking, which is great. 

By the way i have the colour Abu Dhabi.

This was £5.50 from Boots

So, onto the actual product, the pigmentation is amazing! But the colour is a little different in the packaging than it does in the tube. In the tube, its a mauve toned nude, on the lips its kind of a peachy-brown nude, but i love the colour anyway! 

This takes around ten minutes to fully dry matte, the staying power is so good, its also kiss proof and bottle proof, that lip cream isn't going anywhere!

 I would recommend putting a lip balm underneath this, as it does dry your lips out a little bit. And finally it smells like ice cream soda!! I know other people have said it smells of cake batter, but to me it smells like old fashioned ice cream soda, its so yummy, don't eat it though!;)

Well, that's it for this blog post! Unfortunately i wont be posting an April favourites because i literally don't have anything that Ive been loving in that month. But i will be doing a May favourites, so look forward to that!

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

A Blast From The Past

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. Today's post is a little different as i am going to be throwing it back to when i was a kid (when life was great) and sharing some of the things i grew up with, enjoy! You can find all sorts of cool items from your past on the auction site invaluable, which has tons of collectibles.

Heelys:

Now, i never actually owned a pair of these, but they were everywhere when i was a kid. I begged and begged my mum, but she never let me have some:( I'm seriously contemplating buying a pair!

 

Wearing whatever you wanted:

Whether it was a hello kitty top paired with a bright yellow tutu with blue converse i could wear whatever my little heart desired. Comment if you would wear this amazing ensemble down the street or even to school!!

 Picture books:

Some of my favourite books were picture books, like Dr Seuss, postman pat not forgetting each peach pear plum. (Comment if you've heard of this book!)

 

Build a Bear's

I know these are still around but these cuddly toys were the best! I actually still have my Koala and unicorn ones!

Wordart:

Every i.c.t lesson in primary school, was so much fun, purely because we got to use wordart and make posters and that sort of thing. I remember there wasn't a lot of options to choose from, but my favourite was definitely the rainbow one!

Popgirl:

I don't know about you but my favourite t.v channel was popgirl, i watched it in the morning and when i got home from school (i know, the obsession was bad) some of my favourite programmes were, mew mew power, victorious, icarly, trollz, etc.

 

GirlTalk: Magazine:

This was the magazine i got every week, it came with celebrity gossip, free gifts what more could you want in a magazine, right!;)

 

 Ok, that's it for this post, hope you liked it. Don't forget to like,comment and follow my blog!

 See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

March Favourites | 2016

Hello everyone welcome back to my blog! Its now April, so its time for my March favourites, enjoy:)

Makeup & Skincare:

Sleek 'a new day' Palette

Only one makeup item for this month, and that is the 'a new day' palette from sleek which is one of their newest ones. I first saw this on Sarocha B's valentines makeup video, it looked gorgeous so of course i had to buy it! The pigmentation is amazing, and it has a range of different colours. 

Aloe Vera Eye Gel

This product has saved my under eyes, i use this every morning to reduce puffiness, it also helps you feel more awake. And the best thing is, its totally natural. I recommend this a lot!

the link to the website is HERE

 

Fashion:

Denim Pinafore

Pinafores have been everywhere i look, so i bought one, this one is from New Look, you can pair it with anything, this is a staple piece for my wardrobe!

 

TV & Film:

Good Morning Call

When i first watched this i wasn't really bothered, but now I'm completely obsessed! Its based in Japan, its very different to the things i usually watch, but that's why i love it!

Reign

This show is all about Queen Mary of Scot's life, all i can say is its really good and you should go watch it!

(both of these shows are on netflix!)

Random:

Pusheen Plush

I had been eyeing this plush for a while now, so i saved up and bought it, this is one of those random pointless things that you NEED in your life! 

Music:

Hayley Kioko - Girls Like Girls

The 1975 - Somebody Else

Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman

So, that's all for this month! Dont forget to like, comment and follow my blog.

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

Questions Nobody Asks | Tag

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. I've had writers block, so i decided to do something quick and simple, enjoy!

1. Do you have a nickname?

My best friend calls me Mushu, which is the little red dragon from Mulan!

2. When you're driving do you listen to Cd's, tapes, the radio or nothing?

Well, i don't drive, but when I'm in the car i normally listen to the radio, or listen to music on my phone.

3. Are you an aisle person or a window person?

Definitely a window person, i love to look out and see the land and the clouds, its also a great photo opportunity!

4. How do you relive stress?

Just relax and watch either youtube videos or netflix:)

5. Whats your favourite childhood t.v show?

It has to be saddle club, i used to be obsessed with that show!

6. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I cant actually remember, probably a teacher or a vet.

7. If you could have dinner with three people, who would they be?

That's a really hard question, i would go with Zoe Sugg (obviously), Dylan o Brien and Harry Styles.

8. If you could hire an actor to portray you in a movie, who would you choose?

Lily Collins, all of her movies are amazing and she's one of my favourite actress's!

9. If you could play any instrument, what would you play?

The piano or the guitar.

10. If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?

If we're talking in the U.K then Brighton, if we're talking anywhere in the world i would pick Rome.

11. If you could make any fictional character come to life, who would you choose?

Harry Potter, or Clary Fray!

12. What is your song of the week?

Paris from The 1975's new album.

13. Are you patient?

No, I'm probably the most impatient person you'll ever meet, haha!

14. Who would you like to see in concert?

Halsey, Troye Sivan, The 1975 and One Direction.

15. Can you swim well?

I like to think so;)

So, that's it for this post, don't forget to follow, like and comment!

See you soon,

Maya xx

Twitter: @mayaa1680

Instagram: @xmayaxyz

February Favourites | 2016

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog, sorry i didn't post last week i was busy with homework and all that. Its the end of the month, you know what that means....here's a monthly favourites for you, enjoy!

 

Fashion:

 

 The 1975 Sweatshirt

Only one fashion item this month, and that is this 'The 1975 grey sweatshirt', as you know i love their music, so much so i got some merch! I found this one on amazon for around £15.00, its super comfy and soft too!

 

Books:

My book of the month is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, as always i watched the film first, as it was so good i decided to get the book. I'm only halfway through, but I'm loving it!

Film & T.v:

Snervous:Tyler Oakley

When i saw this on netflix i was so excited, and i watched it straight away of course. Its funny and heartwarming, and i loved every bit of it!

 

Grimm

Oh my god, i don't think Ive ever been so obsessed with a t.v programme (and that's saying something!) i watched the whole three seasons in two weeks. Its the perfect mix of fantasy and real life action. Go watch it now, its on netflix!

 

 Shadow Hunters

If you love the mortal instruments (like me) then you'll love this show, its basically the story in a TV show, but with different actors of course. This is also on netflix.

 

Random:

 

  Chocolate Soya Milk

The one random for this month is chocolate soya milk, i used to have this all the time when i was little, and Ive only just rediscovered it. Its so good, and it has no dairy in:)

 

Music:

 

Roman Holiday-Halsey

 

Wild Things-Alessia Cara

 

Robbers-The 1975

 

Death of a Bachelor-Panic at the Disco

 

Youtubers:

 

My favourite youtuber this month has got to be Dodie from her channel Doddleoddle, she does covers and occasionally performs her own songs. She's got such an infectious personality, go check her out!

 

So, that's all the things Ive been loving this month, don't forget to like,comment and follow my blog! 

 

See you soon,

 

Maya xx

Twitter:@mayaa1680

Instagram:@xmayaxyz

Infinity Dreams Award #2

Hello everyone, the lovely Emma from her blog Emma Ritchie 

has kindly nominated me for the infinity dreams award, Ive already been nominated for this before, but i thought it would be fun to do it again, enjoy!

 

Rules:

 

1. Thank the blogger that nominated you

2. Tell 11 facts about you

3. Answer 11 questions 

4. Use the infinity dreams award picture

5. Tag 11 bloggers

 

Facts:

 

1. My current favourite t.v show is Grimm, its really good!

2. Ive grown up watching Harry Potter and its probably my favourite film franchise.

3. I love the colours lilac, and sky blue.

4. I love reading, and my current book is the perks of being a wallflower.

5. Mini eggs are my favourite chocolate, although they only sell at Easter time:(

6. My new favourite band is The 1975

7. I'm extremely clumsy

8. I have only one stamp in my passport, and i went to Australia.

9. My birthday is the 16th of May

10. Ive had two hamsters in the past, one called Hannah and one called Lucky.

11. My favourite drink is ice cream soda!

 

Questions from Emma:

 

What is your favourite thing to do and why?

 Probably chatting to my friends, Internet and in real life.

 

 What is your future plan in life?

Wow that's a hard question, i guess get a good job that i love, hopefully meet somebody too;)

 

What is your all time favourite food?

Tacos or lasagna!

 

If you had to choose between a dog and a cat, which one would you pick and why?

Well i would pick a dog, because i currently have one, and I'm not that keen on cats (no offence to cat lovers).

 

Why did you start blogging?

I wanted my own space on the Internet where i could share things that i love and make new friends too.

 

Out of all the subjects there is, what is your favourite and why?

That would have to be English, its always been my favourite subject.

 

What star sign are you?

Taurus.

 

Where do you want to visit when your older?

There are so many places i want to go, but i would love to go to Hawaii!

 

Do you enjoy school?

I enjoy it more now I'm doing online school.

 

Who is your role model?

Probably my mum!

 

If you could be anyone for the day, who would you choose?

I would have to go with Zoella, her life is so interesting i would love to be her for the day!

 

 Questions for the nominees:

1. Do you have any hobbies?

2. Whats your favourite film franchise?

3. What was the last song you listened to?

4. Twitter or Instagram?

5. Who/whats your spirit animal/person?

6. Who's your favourite youtuber?

7. Whats your current favourite makeup item?

8. Would you rather go back in time, or travel to the future?

9. Slippers or fuzzy socks?

10. Favourite band?

11. Favourite song from that band?

 

Nominees:

 

Hayley's Online 

Adele Lydia

 Its Dominica 

The Part Time Mermaid

Blondeleve

That's it for this post, thank you so much to Emma for nominating me!

Don't forget to like, comment and follow my blog.

See you soon,

Maya xx

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