Manic Monday #42

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I feel like I have too much to say, but I can't quite string the words together. 

I've been staring at a blank page, so to speak, for a while now. 

I had some news today, that didn't particularly shock me, but it started me thinking about how people conduct themselves towards others and how, even if you are the nicest person to them to their face, that your body language if you feel any different is quite a subtle hint to your true feelings if people are reading you correctly. 

It wasn't only body language that I was thinking about, it is however a huge give away, but I think that people, especially in the work place, really need to think about how their actions, words and passing comments can really effect another person. 

I am terrible for not putting the following in to practice myself, but I wanted to ask the question, "How would you feel if someone you worked with treated you or spoke to you in the same way that you have spoken to them?"...People don't go to work to be reduced to tears, or to be berated and belittled by their management or supervisors.

I'm going to make a wild guess and assume that the people I am referring to, would be highly offended beyond words and would be the first to turn around and say they had an issue with how they were being treated. 

There is a lot of double standards going on at the moment and I'm not sure how keen I am on the idea. 

I think it's a shame that the above mentioned has now come down to 2 individuals handing in their notice in the space of mere weeks.

I really think people need to reflect on how they treat others more often. 

I have a fiery temperament, but I would never dream of taking that attitude in to work. 

It is something to think on at least.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of this type of behaviour? If so, how did you deal with it? It would be interesting to find out.

Toodles.

x

Night Sky

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This time of year is the perfect time to enjoy the night sky. 

Standing in a frosty garden, listening to the muffled sound of life going on around you, staring up at the night sky. 

The velvet black sky, with the stars sparkling, the moon illuminating the darkness around you. 

Do you ever wonder who else is looking at the same sky as you?

Toodles. 

x

December

You've arrived all too quickly, December. 

I wasn't quite prepared for your imminent and rather rude, if you ask me, arrival. I was enjoying October and November, but you muscled your way in and we're well and truly on our way with each other. 

I'm getting used to you now.

Rimmel Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner

 Let's move on from the incredibly long name.

I bought this little lovely on the weekend on one of my regular Boots trips, on a side note, I have found my new favourite Boots store, it's the one in Merry Hill, it's amazing! I wish my local ones were as huge and well stocked. 

I've finally moved passed my fear of lip liners, I have had a fear of them since the 90's and the incredibly obvious lip lining fascination! Clever lining is definitely an asset to the make-up routine!

I'd heard some talks of this particular lip liner in the beauty world and it soon made it's way to the top of my wishlist. 

At £3.99 it is an absolute bargain, most of Rimmels products are bargain prices to be honest! 

 

I went for the shade 063 Eastend Snob - love the name, I had a rifle through the pens as Rimmel don't put any protective packaging on their make-up and I have arrived home on many occasions to find my make-up had already been tried and tested.

The shade is fantastic, for me, it's a real "your lips but better" shade it really enhances my natural lip colour and shape. The product can be layered up quite dramatically and if left creates quite a nice matte lip colour. 

I do have to say the formula is quite dry and powdery feeling, I like to put on a balm before application as it does tend to tug quite a lot on bare lips. However once sufficiently balm'd up, it applies better.

I love pairing it with my Bourjois Rouge Edition in 04 Rose Tweed, the finish is simply lovely. Great for day wear or even more fantastic with a sultry, smokey eye for the evening. I'm planning on wearing the combo for my works Christmas party.

I've had this liner on every day since I purchased it and can't see myself getting sick of it anytime soon. I've gone through a lot of the product already... 

Oops. 

If you're looking for a bargain lip liner, or you're just testing the waters with lip lining like I am, definitely try out one of the Rimmel ones, at the price you can't really go wrong!

Let me know if you try it! I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Toodles!

x

Manic Monday #41

Today has been one of those days. I haven't even had a second to take a step back and breathe today.

I started these posts initially because Mondays were in fact very manic, I think so far since starting this "series" today has been the manic-est Monday ever.

I couldn't quite believe my eyes every time I looked at the clock, time literally disappeared in the blink of an eye.

On days like today, I struggle to switch off, I think