THANK YOU MAMA

Hello, it's Tomiwa again! I hope you're all having a fabby Sunday and that you all enjoyed our Leibster Award post earlier on in the week. So as you can tell from the tittle this post is a little thank you to my lovely mum!

Flashback to when I must have been about 8 or 9 and I was in my bedroom moisturising my legs. My mum came in and I said something along the lines of "I'm going to have legs just like Rachel Stevens" (I was obsessed with S Club 7). My mum responded with, "Don't have legs like Rachel Stevens, have your own legs."

Flashforward to now and I think this is one of the most important things my Mama has ever said to me. I constantly see people on my Twitter, Instagram and Facebook posting 'fitspiration' or saying things such as 'I wish I looked like her' or 'body like her please' with a picture of a very beautifully airbrushed girl. Now, don't get me wrong, I think it is so important to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of other women - sometimes we don't do it enough. However, I think it is unhealthy to want to be something else, to use another women as your 'body inspiration'. My reasons why? All our bodies are different. Genetics plays a huge part in this, just because something works for one person does not mean that it will work for you, it doesn't even mean it should work for you.

It is completely and totally acceptable/allowed/okay to want to change your body, to make yourself fitter, healthier and to feel better about yourself. It's something i am determined to do myself this year. I just believe it is unhealthy to want to have the body of someone else, particularly those who frequent the media. 

I don't have legs like Rachel Stevens and you know what? I don't want legs like hers, I love my legs and even though I don't like my body all the time, I love my body because it's mine. So thank you Mama, for making sure I always have my own legs!

I'd love to know what you all think and hear some different perspectives on this topic. I think it's really important and interesting and it is always nice to here a different opinion so please let me know in the comments below!

T x

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Liebster Award

Hello, Happy Monday! It's Tomiwa and Alice here and even though it's not Sunday we thought we would surprise you with another post. We were nominated by the lovely Hannah from the Luxury Blush to do the Liebster Award so here we go! Thank you for the nomination Hannah and please go check out her blog as well!

Rules: 

1. Link the person who nominated you

2. Answer the questions given by the nominator

3. Nominate 5 - 11 other bloggers who have less than 200 followers

4. Create 11 questions for the nominees to answer

5. Notify all nominees via social media

The blogs we nominate are:

A Little Grey
Bethany Hannah
Me, My Pizza and I
Rose Crown
Edinburgh Etiquette
Alice Grace Beauty

Our questions from the lovely Hannah:

1. What makeup product could you not live without?

Alice: I could not live without my Sleek eyebrow kit. It makes them look beautiful and perfect and yes haha! 

T: Them all? Haha, if I had to pick one it would be my MAC Studio Fix Powder, I have quite oily skin so I definitely like to carry this one around!

2. What is your favourite store?

Alice: I love IKEA and all the bits and bobs! I can be in there for hours and their meatballs are always a plus!

T: John Lewis, honestly, if I'm having a bad day a wander round looking at all the pretty things cheers me up perfectly!

3. If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

Alice: There are so many places I want to go... but if I had to pick one it would be Australia.

 T: Uhuh, right now Australia is top of my list as well!

4. What quote is your favourite?

Alice: I like too many! But I'll give you one, "I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.” - Joshua Graham

T: I'm a quote junkie but my current favourite is "No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow." - Maya Angelou

5. Lipstick or lipgloss?
Alice: Lipstick
T: Lipstick

6.Celebrity crush?
Alice: TOO MANY AGAIN, but one right now is Dylan O'Brien... He's beautiful.

T: Calvin Harris is beautiful and his Scottish accent is just a bonus!

7. Your fondest memory?

Alice: One of my favourites is when me and a lot of my family went to stay at a lighthouse for a week. We were all together, my grandpa was still well and everyone was just happy!

T: Too many to pick from but I've been having a bit of summer blues recently! Last summer in NY, it was just me and two of my best friends, I remember standing at the top of the red steps in Times Square at midnight, looking at this amazing city and thinking just wow, I have no words. 

8. What inspired you to start blogging?
Alice: Tomiwa haha
T: Alice? Haha, I read a lot of blogs and I felt like I had something to say as well. Also, me and Alice are so similar but still very different and so we're hoping we can create a nice balance of us!

9. Favourite food?

Alice: Roast potatoes

T: A Sunday roast? I don't know, I'll literally eat anything!

10. What is something you would like to achieve this year?
Alice: I would like to pass my first year of uni... please let me pass!
T: I want to be a 'do-er' as opposed to a 'say-er'. I have a list of things I want to do this year and I'm going to achieve them all!

11. Three positive things about yourself

Alice: I'm nice, I like my hair and I give pretty good advice!

T: I'm always smiling, I'm fiercely loyal to my friends/family and I don't take myself too seriously - life's no fun if you can't laugh at yourself!

Our Questions:

1. What is your favourite book?

2. What is your dream job?

3. What piece of clothing could you not live without?

4. What would your ideal present be?

5. Summer or winter?
6. What word makes you laugh?
7. What advice would you give to your younger self?
8. If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
9. Onesie or dressing gown?
10. Favourite drink?
11. Name three ways to win your heart?

We hope you enjoyed this post. Please have a peak at the blogs we nominated because they're fabulous! If there is anything we've mentioned that you want to know more about, let us know in the comments!

Talk soon, 

Alice & T x

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My Everyday Make Up Must Haves

Hey, so I hope you're all well! It's Alice here and today I'm going to be talking about my everyday make up musts, so enjoy!

1. VITAMIN C SKIN REVIVER - The Body Shop

On the back of this bottle it says the "perfect base for make-up application" and it does just that. This product smells amazing (if you like oranges that is), it leaves my skin soft, smooth to look at and gives me a bit of a glow that's actually really nice if I don't feel like putting on make-up that day. 

2. WAKE ME UP CONCEALER - Rimmel London 

This stuff is amazing, especially for under the eyes and hiding those certain bags you don't want to show! It hides spots and blemishes well and it's not too heavy on the face. When I can't be bothered with foundation or much make-up, I'll just put a little bit of this concealer on and I feel and look INSTANTLY better! 

3. STAY MATTE POWDER - Rimmel London 

This powder is really great for getting rid of shine and setting your foundation. Although, I would say it's the kind of product you need to have in your bag if your going out because you will probably have to give yourself a little bit of a touch up, otherwise it's still a great product and for an everyday look, it is perfect.

4. BRONZE GLOW - Collection

This is a simple product which is great for contouring but for just an everyday look, I put this stuff on my cheeks and on my temples to give myself a lovely sun kissed look!

5. CONTOUR PARFAIT LIP LINER - L'Oréal 

Everybody needs a lip liner. It makes your lips more defined, is perfect for keeping your lipstick on and you can also use it to achieve the Kylie Jenner look - you know what I mean! At the moment, I am really liking a nude/pink lip and so this liner in the colour 657 Rosewood, is perfect for giving me the colour and look I want. 

6. LASTING FINISH LIPSTICK - Rimmel London

This lipstick in the colour Asia is perfect in allowing me to achieve my nude lip and it only needs a little bit of touching up throughout the day. I've also found with this one I don't need to put as much on my lips compared to some other brands so it's perfect!

7. SLEEK (2 products for eyebrows and mascara)

Sleeks mascara is not too full on, makes your eyelashes defined and leaves no clumps which is always good in my books! Sleek also does an AMAZING wax and powder product for eyebrows that I can no longer live without!. On my next Sunday I will be doing a tutorial with this product to show you exactly how I get my eyebrows so I won't give too much away!

So, these are all the products I use and I would definately recommend them all. I would love to know about your everyday make up must haves as well because I love to find and try new products. Also, if you have a peek on my instagram you can see more of my everyday selfies! 

 My final look

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Have a good week!

Alice x 

My Sassy Tips for University

Hey, hey, hey, it's Tomiwa here, hope you're all having a fabulous Sunday! So as you can probably tell from the title, I thought it would be cool to share my tips and advice on how I think you can make your University experience sassy! With a new year and the beginning of another semester, I think now is as good time a time as any to make some changes. For me, the word sassy expresses positivity, boldness and fun with maybe a little bit of cheekiness, and I think that it's the perfect way to approach your university life.

Before I get started on my sassy tips I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I am second year History student at the University of Edinburgh and although my family live in Edinburgh, I actually live in a flat with 3 other students. I originally started uni as a psychology student and so the past year and half has not ran as smoothly as I might of liked but I feel that I have learnt a lot and I am determined to make the most of my second semester. I've managed to whittle it down to three main tips, so here we go!

Be prepared and organised: Honestly, preparation is key. The biggest difference between university and school is that there is nobody there chasing after you to make sure you get your coursework done, wake you up in the mornings or make your dinner for you! So, the first thing I do at the beginning of each semester is go through my respective course handbooks, write out all my deadlines, pick essay questions and then stick this up on my pin board which is above my desk. It seems a little bit extreme but uni has this lovely habit of sneaking up on you and so it's good to have a constant reminder and be prepared.

Plan: I'm going to be really honest here, I'm an obsessive planner. I will plan my meals for the week, the hours I'm going to be in the library, I'll even timetable my day (including showering, eating, watching TV) if I'm really stressed. Now, I know this doesn't work for everyone but I think a little but of planning does go a long way. So, either on a Sunday night before your week begins or each night before you go to sleep, write a little 'to do list' of all the things you need to get done each day. Even if you don't manage to cross it all out, it's better to have it all on paper rather than going round and round in your head before you go to sleep at night. 

Find the balance and enjoy it: I think this is the most important piece of advice I can give. Uni has definitely taught me that life is one big balancing act, you're going to have to make sacrifices and you're going to have to do things you don't want to do in order to do the things you do want to do! Work hard and make the most of the opportunities around you - something I'm still working out - but make sure you're enjoying yourself at the same time!

I hope I've not rambled on too much and that my sassy tips are even a little bit helpful! Let me know if you want any more advice posts and please share some of your university tips as well! Obviously, I couldn't end this post without a picture, so here's one taken with my new selfie stick, I know I'm a little bit late but I love it!

Have a fabulous and sassy week! 

T x

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The Bestfriend Tag

Hey, we know it's not Sunday but we decided we would do something together for our first post so here is the Bestfriend Tag just so you can get to know us a bit better, enjoy!

1. How and when did you meet? Alice: Back in 2007 but I don't really remember, I remember seeing you in french or something sitting beside Calum but you probably remember it better than me. Tomiwa: We met in P.E. and I think I must of forced myself on you but I don't really remember you before that!
2. What’s your favorite memory together? A: I can't think of one, we have so many different moments together. T: Is this bad? A: No, i just think there's so many different things we've experienced together, like Belgium and Maga and the last day of school. T: Yeah, we're just constantly around each other I suppose.
3. Describe each other in one word. A: Tomiwa is dynamic. T: Ha, Alice is weird.
4. What’s your dream job? A: Something to do with animals I guess. T: A TV presenter I think but I change my mind a lot!
5. What’s your favourite makeup brand? A: I'm not sure, I use sleek and rimmel london and maybe MAC if I had the money! T: Chanel and MAC for sure.
6. What is something that annoys you about the other person? A: Her OCD planning. T: Her ability to ruin my OCD plans.
7. If you could go anywhere in the world together, where would it be and why? A: Amsterdam because that's the place we said we wanted to go and our plans keep falling apart.. T: Paris because it would be so romantic!
8. Favorite inside joke? T: Poppadoms. A: Love that joke, love it (insert sarcasm).
9. Who takes longer to get ready in the morning? A: Tomiwa. T: ME.
10. Favorite season? A: Autumn, because I like the colours and it's my birthday. T: Summer, I love the long days and nights.
11. Favorite song? A: This changes daily but right now it's Laura Doggett - Old Faces. T: Right now it is Luke James - Stay With Me. 
12. Heels or flats? A: Flats always, heels make you look nice but flats are just comfort. T: Flats every time. 
13. Jeans or dresses? A: Skinny or mom jeans. T: A black pair of skinny jeans always.
14. Favorite animal? A: Dogs forever and ever. T: Giraffes, a baby giraffe is the cutest little thing.
15. If your house was burning down, and your entire family was sure to be okay, what would you save and why? A: Pictures because my house has so many and they hold sentimental value. T: My MacBook, purely because all my photos are backed up onto my laptop.
16. Comedy, horror, or chick-flick? A: A good comedy. T: Comedy!
17. Blackberry or iPhone? A: iPhone, is that even a question? T: iPhone always.
18. Favorite movie? A: The Breakfast Club. T: Pitch Perfect because my 13 year old brother will sing along with me!
19. What is something weird that you eat? A: Quavers dipped in milk. T: Boiled egg with toast and jam. A: Why jam? T: Because it's sweet and savoury at the same time!
20. Do you guys have anything matching? A: Matching friendship bracelets with our other two best friends.
21. What’s your favorite TV show? A: I have thousands, right now it would have to be the Office USA, Game of Thrones and Hannibal! T: Oooh. How to Get Away with Murder, Scandal and the Real Housewives of Atlanta!

A + T x