What makes you happy? | 09/08

I've been thinking a lot recently about these past few months and how they have been challenging in many ways, but also filled with wonderful happy times.

Here's a few that I thought I'd share with you all;

July 5th

Last month I went to Brighton for the day with my Sister, Her Boyfriend and our friend Emma.

We sat in the sun and walked about, but then I went for a little stroll on my own through the lanes and went to Snoopers Paradise (tut heaven!) and honestly, I really enjoy my own company sometimes! Just being able to take your time to look around places and not worry about anyone else is nice!

August 7th 

This is Ella Masters. We me through my awesome boss Ree Ree Rockette and honestly she's probably the most honest, down to earth person ever? We have so much in common and always manage to share a giggle. We also love to shop, which is... y'no my fave thing! Isn't it weird how people who are just like you kind of just turn up in your life and make loads of sense? haha.

August 7th

I met Ella in Camden for coffee on this day, I've fallen back in love with coffee again. We have a love-hate relationship with each other, sometimes I get the shakes and panic; sometimes I just buzz my tits off.

Also Camden, why do I neglect you for Shoreditch? You're just as lovely! 

April 30th

On April 30th I had my first day at Rockalily Cuts. I had fallen out with Hairdressing after I had my confidence knocked by someone I admired. BUT one day I found Ree and Ree found me. Now 3 months on here I am! I'm doing more hair than I ever have before and more importantly I can be myself! I'll be qualified early next year, and until then I'm loving every second. Working in London is beautiful, exciting and always different. I am so so content.

ciao x

Photo Diaries | One |

Hello!

Today I thought I'd start a new section of my Blog where I post a few of my favourite photos from the weeks past. So here's a few photos from January to now!

| Black Moth Barbers |

My temp workplace over Christmas, absolutely loved it. Brilliant Haircuts & People.

|This Shop Rocks!|

Another Brick Lane treat, Finding a type writer with Jack & the only letter pressed down is J? LOVE.

|Portobello Road|

Jack took me on a Surprise trip to Portobello Road! I've never been before It was lovely. 

|Two Happy Beans|

Can you believe that I went into the Charity shops and bought nothing and Jack came out with an American Apparel T-shirt & a Topman Coat?! In WHAT world?

|Dansette|

My Record Player, I got some Records over Christmas : Florence & the Machine - How big, How Blue, How Beautiful | Kate Bush - Lionheart.

|All About that Bass|

Speaks for itself. P.s. how cool is my Pull & Bear coat?!

|Kathryn Ursula|

In the process of being tattooed by the lovely Kathryn, she is exceptional. I love her!

|Gypsy Woman|

My new tattoo, I'm in total love with it!

Have a good week!

lovelove

xxx

SEPTEMBER CATCH UP | WHOISJOSIEWHO

Hello!

I've been away for a little while and I do apologise, I lost my motivation for blogging and ended up hitting the wall completely when it came to things to write about.

I've decided to keep blogging though! New beginnings approach where I'll be starting University and I'm super excited.

I'll still be posting where I can about fashion but you may see more costume design and practice posts crop of from time to time!

Swoon did so well over the summer that I'll be designing a Winter range too, so keep peeled on my instagram and the Swoon instagram (@sisterswoon) for updates!

lovelove

xxxx

| £1 Mac Dupes! | MUA, Makeup Revolution & Primark |

Hey guys! 

I spend around 30% of my shopping trip fawning over Mac products, Don't we all? But of course It is no where near affordable (in my case at least) to spend £15.50 on a lipstick.

 £15.50 to me is a Takeaway for two at the Local Indian, or My phone bill for the month paid... soooo I instead took it apon myself to swatch my favourite shades from MAC's selection and to find some much cheaper alternatives!

One shade I seem to hear a lot about is Velvet Teddy! It's sold out virtually everywhere & all I see is selfies wearing it.. I found two perfect dupes of this Lipstick! 

The first Dupe I found was this Lip Pencil from Primark!

It was the last nude one there and (naughty) I tried it on the back on my hand only to discover it was a perfect match!

Middle Swatch: 

Bottom is Velvet Teddy, Top Swatch is the Primark Lip Pencil! Identical colours!

You'll be as excited as me to know that this Pencil is only £1! Totally awesome and affordable!

The Second Dupe I found for Velvet Teddy was this MUA Matte lipstick. As part of the Matte collection that I so already love, I couldn't turn down this Mauve almost Brown colour.

Swatched, It once again become identical to Velvet Teddy! Not only that but this winner was also £1!

Here it is on:

*excuse my dry lip situation...

After finding those, I went to see what I could find for 'Rebel' by MAC. I didn't get a picture of the Mac swatch I had because I'm a bumhole... buuuuut I did find an excellent and slightly obvious Dupe!

This is Makeup Revolutions 'Rebel With Cause' and is obviously a alternative thanks to it's name! It's a gorgeous Dark fuchsia purple & has a slight iridescence it it!

Just like the previous two, This lipstick is only £1! RIGHT ON.

Here it is on:

Okay, so that's all I could find this time round! Being as successful as I was I'm definitely going to look for a few others too!

What's your best MAC dupe?

lovelove

xxxx