Make-Up Organization - Spring Cleaning

So, with New Year gone and Spring around the corner, it's time to start the cleaning. Don't worry, I'm going to make a series of posts to help you along and motivate you every week. From wardrobe organization to general cleaning. Today, I'm going to show you how I organized my make-up very simply

First, I chucked out any products I don't use 'Yes, I know the Benefit mascara was really good and expensive but you never use it and it's dried up anyway' was often used.

Then I separated my everyday make-up from my extravagant makeup and cleared out a drawer especially for it.

I then used this plastic divider to put the products I use everyday in different sections (mascara, face and lips) and chucked the other products in a basket that I can rummage through I needs be.

 

For my brushes I simply got an empty marmalade jar and washed it out thoroughly so I could put all my brushes in. A nice little touch and if you have time you could decorate it too.


Hope you've enjoyed this post. Let me know if you have any cute ideas and keep an eye out for more organization posts.

Katie xox

How to: Heart-warming Porridge with a Twist

In the Winter nothing is better than a nice warm bowl of porridge (especially if you live in England), before you walk out the door into the snow or crazy gale. This is my twist on a healthy breakfast. Porridge sets you up for the day ahead and lifts your mood. It could also be a great snack afternoon or evening.

To create my heart-warming porridge you need: Oats, Milk/Water, Sultanas, Sugar, Cinnamon and Ginger.

 

 

Personally, I use the supermarket's own brands of porridge oats simply because they are on the whole cheaper and better value for money.

 



 

I use milk in my porridge so that it has a creamy and smooth texture when it's cooked. But to add a bit of a kick I add a sprinkle of Cinnamon and Ginger. By doing this, it turns everyday porridge into something a bit more special with the same goodness.

 

After stirring it in, I add Sultanas for fruit but if you're making this in the Summer or Spring you might want to add Strawberries or Blueberries instead.

 When I wake up in the mornings I feel the need to accompany my breakfast with some sort of herbal tea and today, I picked Cranberry, Raspberry and Elderflower. The Twinings herbal teas are caffeine free and really relax you.

 

 

To finish off, sprinkle with a tad of sugar and eat. What could be better?

 

Thanks for reading. Let me know how you like to have your porridge down below.

 

Katie xox

What's in my bag?

So after reading Victoria 's blog post (http://walkinyourownshoes.blogspot.co.uk/) about what's in her bag, I felt inspired to do my own. I am already obsessed with constantly scrolling through YouTube videos finding out what's in other people's bags. No idea why. I just am.

 

This is my bag, I normally carry this one around with me at weekends. I bought it from Primark about a year ago in the sale and although it may be a bit battered around the edges it isn't broken...yet.

 

 

So... inside my bag I carry a stupid amount of things I don't need:

 

Toothpaste - without a toothbrush pretty useless, but that doesn't seem like a good enough excuse

Carmex - the best lip balm on the planet

Keys - one of the useful items I carry with me

Headphones - in case I want to be unsociable

Sunglasses - 'in case'

Perfume sample, Hand cream - which I barely ever use

Pen

Impulse Very Pink- to smell good

Photo - I printed too many in Photography the other day and somehow it made its way into this bag

Thank you cards - should really give them to the people they're for

Diary - so I feel organised

Purse - obvious one

Company magazine - all about blogging may I add

and of course, my Phone.

 

 

Think that I need a good clear out as most of these, I don't even use.  This could be worse if I carried make-up with me though, but generally speaking I don't feel the need to touch-up throughout the day.

 

Hope you've enjoyed reading this as much as I have writing it.

 

Leave me a comment with what you carry in your bag or maybe link me to your blog post?

 

Thank you, Katie xox

 

Step out of the January Blues

I recently found that quite a few friends and other people who are close to me (including myself) have caught the January blues and unfortunately there's no definite way to get rid of it. Before delving into this post I've done my research to see what other people on the internet have come up with.
 
  Most people say 'do some exercise' or 'try something new' etc. even if you don't enjoy it. However, I completely disagree with this advice. Yes, it may help in the short term but in the long term the reasons why you had such a hard time in January are going to come back around the next year.

 Here is my advice to beat the January blues forever:

1. Do what you enjoy - If you want to start a Blog, YouTube or  Spanish lesson, then do it. Don't worry what everyone else around you is saying because at the end of the day if you feel like you've achieved something and have enjoyed it in the process, who cares?

2. Set goals monthly or weekly - Some people may write a check-list daily to make them feel like they've had a productive day. However, the down side of this is if you miss something you feel awful and stress over it. So instead, write a list of goals for the upcoming month to keep you inspired all year. This way, if you're having an off day you won't feel guilty.

3. Look ahead - At the end of the day if you dwell on the past it can destroy the future. Buy yourself a new diary or calendar and circle important dates to look forward to.

4. Think positively - If you are optimistically, chances are, you will find life much more fulfilling. Remember that every cloud has a silver lining, even if it isn't for you.
 

 

  Katie xox