NARS Orgasm, London Haul & 30 Day Challenge

A few days ago I reviewed one of the new products I bought in London, Benefit They're Real mascara. Today I'm going to show you a few other things I purchased! Now, I don't have a lot of money right now what with being unemployed and all, but I managed to treat myself to a few things (with help of my boyfriend and parents!!).

 Yay! I got me my Nars Orgasm blush! I've wanted it for a while now. Actually, I wanted the Orgasm/Laguna duo but my pennies wouldn't stretch to that lol. So here it is! It's a lovely peachy pink shade with a subtle golden shimmer which claims to suit any skintone. I always opt for peachy shades because of my yellow base tone, and I've heard so many good things about this that I haaad to snap it up!

Back to reality: Home from London...

Hello!! I feel like it's been ages since I've blogged, even though it was only really the weekend. I had an awesome time in London, it was great to see my friend again! I didn't get a chance to take any photos specifically for here (my friends don't know about my blog) so apologies for the 'Facebook' photos!! I really need to hire someone to start taking photos for me so I don't look like a complete idiot.

We flew down, me and my two friends, and I am NOT a good flier. The flight was only an hour long but I still got myself in a state. Ugh. Anyways, here's a photo of what I travelled in:

Primark jumper

Primark belt

Forever 21 skirt

Primark socks

Primark boots

Love me a bit of Primark. Also love these socks, seem to be wearing them a lot!! So after the flight it was an hour's bus journey to where my friend lives, so we got to hers about eleven thirty at night. A few drinks then bed! She lives really central so it was awesome.

Blog GIVEAWAY & Laaandaaaan tomorrow! + Day 3 :)

Just a reminder that I am doing a Blog Giveaway because I reached 50 followers (thanks!!), the link is HERE to find out more and to enter. This is the prize:

Now, I'd probably have closed the comp on Friday cause I figure that's plenty time, but I'm running it until Sunday because I'm going to London tomorrow!! One of my best friends moved there to work at the end of August and a few of us are flying down tomorrow to visit. So excited! This is my group of besties:

I'm second from the right, and Mandy (who we're visiting) is furthest right.

Blog GIVEAWAY, Challenge - Day 2, Wee update!!

Ok, so this is just gonna be a wee quicky/random post, so bare with me pleeease! Firstly, HAPPY TUESDAY! I love Tuesdays, because I have two zumba classes and a Thai boxing class on, which are all awesome fun (maybe not as much the boxing but I know it's good for me!). It's also Heat and More! Magazine day, which is pretty much the highlight of my week. Tragic. So anyways...


My 30 Day Challenge (click to see original post)
Day 02 – The meaning behind your Blog name

This is really easy for me to answer because I already covered it on my first post! If you click here, you can find out why I called my blog Cosmetics, Kittens & Classrooms. Although to be honest, you don't exactly have to be a rocket scientist to work it out. =p

A photo of Max and Dana as kittens to give a big clue lol!

Moving on! You might remember I am currently an unemployed primary teacher. Well, I got a call today from the supply list I'm on asking if I can work tomorrow and Thursday morning. You get the school name and that's it, it could be any size of class, any age from 4-12 basically, a mixed class, there could be work left but there might not be etc etc. It makes me feel physically sick doing supply, I hate it. But tomorrow's only gonna be my fourth days work since August, so I gotta just go for it. Wish me luck!! :( :( :(

Seriously.

The last thing on the agenda today is me being SUPER excited because I started my blog exactly two weeks ago today and I'm nearly at 50 followers! So to celebrate, once I reach 50, I will do a little blog giveaway. Obviously this is my first time doing this so I'm exciiiited! Thanks for all your support guys!!

~ Lauren ♥

30 Day Challenge!

So I've seen quite a few people doing these challenges, and I had a look and the one that appeals to me the most was the one I saw on Nykki's Blog - the 30 Day Challenge! Basically, I'll be letting you guys know a little bit more about me, alongside the usual kinds of posts obv! If anyone else decides to do this challenge or a similar one, let me know so I can check out your answers! <3

Day 01 – A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02 – The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03 – A picture of you and your friends
Day 04 – A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05 – A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06 – Favorite super hero and why
Day 07 – A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08 – Short term goals for this month and whyDay 09 – Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10 – Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11 – Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12 – How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14 – A picture of you and your family
Day 15 – Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16 – Another picture of yourself
Day 17 – Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18 – Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19 – Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20 – Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21 – A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22 – What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23 – Something you crave for a lot
Day 24 – A letter to your parents
Day 25 – What I would find in your bag
Day 26 – What you think about your friends
Day 27 – Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28 – A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29 – In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30 – Your favorite song.

I can't wait to find out more about you guys, and to share some info about myself!


Day 01 – A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Me and my boyfriend Scott at a wedding last month

1. I am a qualified primary teacher (pretty scary to think I'm teaching the next generation!)

2. I spent three months in California and one month travelling two summers ago and it was the best experience of my life.

3. I don't like chips, Chinese food, Indian food or any form of spicy food.

4. My life's passion is animals! I would love to own my own animal shelter.

5. I don't think I've ever bought an item of clothes from Topshop.

6. I will have been with my boyfriend Scott for seven years in February. We have a huge height difference; he's 6"4 and I'm 5"2.

7. I am a qualified pharmaceutical dispenser and am the one all my friends turn to for questions about medicine and illness! I have quite a few medical problems myself and take at least six tablets a day.

8. I'm pretty obssessed with Zumba right now, I can go to six classes a week!

9. I love sooo many different kinds of music, from Lifehouse to Eminem to Britney to Chase & Status. I also love songs from musicals.

10. I am a total and utter bookworm - I read like crazy and recently got a Kindle which barely leaves my side.

11. I don't want to grow up, but when I do my dream is to make a difference. I just don't know how yet.

12. People sometimes judge me differently on how I look, but I'm actually pretty smart. I have eight 1's at Standard Grade, five A's at Higher level and a First Class Honours Degree. It's pretty much the best you can get.

13. I live near Glasgow in Scotland, but one day I'm emigrating!

14. I am quite claustrophobic, am terrified of spiders and flying!!

15. I am stupidly excited over my blog and am loving the new community I'm joining!

Ta da! Hope that wasn't too boring and you learnt a bit about me.

Make sure you let me know if you're doing this too!

~ Lauren ♥