A blog from Blackpool - Swap

I have discovered lots of new people from starting blogging and getting involved in the beauty community and its really great. What is more fun is that i have got back in touch with friends from Blackpool who i have not spoken to in years, Danielle the brains behind A blog from Blackpool and the lovely Neeny from Neenys wish list.

Picture stolen from Facebook 

 It is great to get back in contact after all these years after college, uni and moving away. I love reading their blogs, especially the Blackpool ones as i miss home lots and reminds me why i love my home town so much.

Danielle suggested we did a swap of things we don't use as she had a few things she thought i would like. If you have read my blog you will know that i love doing swaps, there is nothing better than a surprise parcel at the door - its like Christmas!

I have been a pretty bad swapping partner and still have her parcel here - all ready to post off tomorrow, i really hope Dani likes it. 

I have a disclaimer, two products have found their way to my make up bag, i could not wait and my camera battery died before i could take pictures. I got a lovely lipstick and a gosh loose powder in Paradise (stunning!) So here is *most* of what i received...

Exciting

 Dani has blogged and reviewed these masks on her 100 day challenge and looked splendid. I always see these in Superdrug and Boots but never buy them so will be excited to try these out. I think they are around the £1.50 mark, If you would like to see Dani modelling a face mask click here

 

Two sparkly nail varnishes - cant beat a bit of glitter. I have tried the Technic nail varnish in Carnival before after i heard it was a dupe for OPI Rainbow Collection and loved it. I'm very happy to have a back up in my collection. I have never tried a W7 glitter polish before but can confirm this is great and gives a good glittery layer in just one coat, i am modelling my sparkly nails as i type. 

I have wanted to try this for ages, and other than on my hand at debhenams i have not had the chance too without paying the hefty price tag. I got pretty excited when i saw this and i really like it, but i do not think it is much different to the GOSH primer which is much cheaper. I will keep this one in my going away bag as its the perfect size for travelling and does do what it says on the tin. 

Now my favourite item, Mac Gentle Coral tinted lip balm. I proper love this, lots. It feels lovley on my lips but i would not say it is a very moisturising lip balm - however the colour is BEAUT. It has just the right coulour pay off for the day time and i have found this perfect to have in my handbag to spruce myself up during the day. This has become a firm fave of mine and will last me forever. Just as a disclaimer for Dani, this product did not look so messy when she sent it me, i have just used it so much! As Dani sent it me im guessing this is not quite for her - thats why i love swapping - one ladys junk is anothers treasure and all that jazz. 

I am tres excited to try out the Maybelline colour tattoo, im hoping the silver base will work well on a sexy smoky eye. I have not had chance to play with this yet but will let you know how i get on with it.

As i said i got two more items that i will picture and add to this post when i am more organised. Speaking of organisation i have been terrible and still have Dani's here - its being posted tomorrow after a job interview (wish me luck!)

Here is a sneak peek for you darling

Dani's parcel was all wrapped in pretty paper so it was like my birthday and i got a cute little note which is now at home on my hallway pin board of fame. 

If you have not visited Danielle's blog please do, she is super dooper cool and updates regularly unlike another blogger i know (me)

Have you taken part in a blog swap, if so link me to any posts as i love reading about them!

Lots of love

xxxx

Ebay Parcel #1

I have been a little eBay crazy over the last few weeks, can not resist a bargain. I think i am going to blog each of my parcels so you can see what i got - they are pretty random items!
My doorbell rang today and i got super excited - i thought it was a secret swap i am waiting to receive. I got the parcel, camera and went to open it in the garden - it turns out it was a forgotten about eBay buy but i will share it anyway.

 I visited my Mum a few weeks back in Blackpool and we decided to visit Southport for the day. When we were there we did not do any shopping but had a look in this cool independent toy shop that sold unusual kids toys. In the window was a display for Teifoc. Teifoc is like posh Lego, real mini bricks and a special mortar to stick them together. This sets like real concrete until you want to play again and you dissolve the mortar in water. As you probably already know James has a little one who is 6 and i knew he would love this (and i wanted to play) but they are pretty expensive. I got lucky and found one on eBay for a third of the price, yay! You can however buy it here.

The set has been used once but i found more of the mortar for about a fiver when we need more. The set comes with bricks, roof tiles, windows, doors, a mat to build on, and the mortar. I seriously can not wait for Ben to play with this, it is super cool (in my opinion anyway!)

I will take some pictures of our creations in the near future. If we like it then we will buy more of the little sets to add to our brick collection.

My other eBay buys are slightly more girlie and things you are probably interested in hehe. If anybody has some cool ebay sellers to buy from let me know!

Kerri

xxx

My Family

A year ago i lost somebody very very special, my Dad. It has been a very hard week but i was able to go home and see my family and friends whom i love dearly. I would like to share some family photos which make me smile.

James

My sister and Ollie Bump

My Nephew Ollie Bug

Mother Bear

My Dad


So much has changed in a year, i am now an auntie to the most perfect little boy, finished  university, moved away, bought a house, grown a lot, cried a lot but also laughed a lot. What has not changed is how much i care for my family and always will. Sleep Tight Dad, I love you forever and always, Kez xxx

Birthday make up haul

Sorry i have not updated in ages, i have been super busy. Monday was my birthday and i travelled home to Blackpool to see my friends and family and it was super dooper. I was so excited to see everyone and we got to do lots of touristy Blackpool things i dont usually do.
And for my birthday i got treated, big time. I usually buy the majority of my make up together in summer when i go away as i have put away spending money and its cheaper in the airport. This means that everything usually runs out at the same time and i get left with the scraps and i get very sad. The only thing that truly gives me pleasure in buying is make up, i have never been a shoes, handbag or clothes kinda girl but my make up bag is my pride and joy. This is why i am SO excited to share with you the amazing presents i got this weekend.

From James

Gorgeous make up bag from my best friend Georgia 

Lots and lots of goodies! 

Mother bear replenished my Chanel addiction

Wowzers!

I also got lots of other lovely gifts and house things that i might do a post on soon.I also got a mound of goodies from the lovely ladies at beauty box swaps when i got home so it was like two birthdays :D I got well and truly spoilt and i am so happy, thank you everyone!
xx

Girlie Weekend :D

Today has mostly been about getting my washing done (i can now see the basket - not quite the bottom of it yet though hehe) tidying up, making beds and other boring stuff. This is because i am preparing to have a proper girlie weekend, whoop!

Tonight my friend Millie and her mum Fiona are coming to my house to have a proper girlie sleepover with chocolate, wine and pampering and filthy jokes. They are both bringing me round outfits to try on that i can borrow for the rest of the weekends antics because i am too poor to buy new things. Millie is going out with my boyfriends best friend so the boys are going to her house (sorry about that Mills) and I get the ladies.

Tomorrow i am going on James sisters Hen do/birthday weekend in Leeds. We have a treasure hunt (which i have organised, a tad nervous) shopping, dinner, karaoke, cocktails and a night out planned and staying over in a hotel. 

This is just what the doctor ordered, i have been rather lonely recently, i have moved 3 hours away from my family and friends and have yet to meet many people, i sooo miss being around my girlfriends and just having a right old giggle. 

Will ensure i get lots of pictures and update you with what we got up to,an edited version maybe ;)

What are your plans for the weekend?

xxxxxxx