Boys To Avoid | The Dating Diaries

Dating can be a little bit like conducting a science experiment. You put two chemicals (or people) together usually at a random pairing and either it blows up or nothing really happens. 

You all know by now I love sharing my personal life with you, and you seem to love it too! so from my own personal dating diary I'll guide you through the types of guys to avoid.

(As much as I would LOVE to name and shame, I've called them by their nicknames instead cuz i'm classy like that) 

Mr Can't Commit

You'll go on dates, call and text all the time and when you think it's all sunshine and roses, it comes crashing down just as quickly as it started. They'll say something like "my last relationship was so bad" or "it's just really not the right time" but in all honestly their just keeping their options open and so should you.


Mr Controlling

You're going out again? What time will you be back? Who are you going with? The constant accusing and nagging from this one will have you wanting to tear your eyes out or theirs. It may seem like he's being cute worrying about you, but you'll get tired of it verrry quickly.

Mr Jock 

This guy spends more time, money and everything else he has to offer in the gym. At first it's hot, but when all he can talk about is the gym it can get very boring. If you have to listen to him going on about protein shakes one more time you might just put him in that nutrabullet. 


Mr Moody 

There's always something mysteriously attractive about quiet, moody guys. It triggers your emotions and makes you want to fix them. But the more you try to meddle, the more you'll get punished for it. Before you know it they've sucked you into that blackhole of moodiness with them. 


Mr Fake 

This guy wins you over almost straight away with his happy and charming energy. But there's just something not quite right and you can't seem to get to the bottom of it. After spending a sufficient amount of time with them you'll come to realise there is nothing genuine about them and you've pretty much been dating a ghost.  

Mr Lazy  

It's all fine chilling out once in a while but it'll turn stale very quickly and when it gets to the point where you have to drag them to come out and do something other then sit at home.

 Unlucky for me I've had to deal with some of these lovelyyy humans, but hopefully you don't have to! xx 

Thoughts Girls Have | When They Change Their Hair

Wow shocker huge announcement, I've changed my hair.... I know let me just give you some time to let that sink in. 

I said goodbye to the ombre blonde locks and hello to the dark glossy waves. Whenever I get a bit fed up with my look I either get something pierced or change my hair. Right now I think hair was the better option, because you can always change it back #noregrets  

The new hair new you theory

You know that scientifically proven fact that if you look slightly different you are automatically a different person? That's what this theory is all about. Okay so i'm like half joking but half serious to because if you look different, then you automatically feel a little different within yourself, more confident and trust me confidence makes all the difference! 

What have I done 

While sometimes it's great to mix things up, other times it's not so great and you have instant regrets. Mostly it just takes a little bit of getting used to, but in some extreme cases you just attempt to get it back to how it was and forget the whole thing ever happened... (cough my red hair stage cough) 

I want more 

That sudden rush of confidence when you get a new look can get a little addicting I must say, you can easily get carried away and suddenly your hair is too damaged or too short to do anything else...and you go back to my last point. 

I need a new wardrobe 

Different hair colours go with different coloured clothing and that's a fact. So once you've changed your hair you'll most likely realise nothing looks quite the same anymore. But who doesn't need an excuse to buy all new things...seriously? 

Maybe no one will recognise me 

This may just be me being antisocial but nothing is worse then people coming over to talk to you when you're just really not in the mood. Thus having a new do will not make you completely unrecognisable or a least a little bit, right? 

I hope people notice though

On the contrary to my previous point, you still do want people to notice that you've changed. Especially those insta followers and everyone you've ever disliked because you know your hair is the bomb and they should know it to.  

Should stop looking at myself?

Like I said before a new look is the ultimate confidence boost so you just know you're going to be spending the first week (or 2) looking at yourself in every reflective surface possible. But just go with it because you have new hair and nothing else matters. 



When does new hair stop being new? 

Who said there was an expiry date on hair anyway? As long as you still get excited about it or want to tell people, then it's new! except if it's like over 2 months...then maybe you're stretching it a tad. 

xx

Outfit Of The Month | October

OCTOBER 

So..I didn't really have an outfit for September but October has been a little more organised. Although I absolutely love October due to the weather getting slightly  less "I'm dying of heat stroke" and of course Halloween and pumpkin spice (which you should all know how obsessed i am) I've not had the best month.

Being ill and just not really feeling like yourself isn't too great on the soul, you lose a bit of your sparkle and feel a little lost. But now I'm medication free, getting that sass back and this outfit just made me feel so confident and edgy that I couldn't not make it the #ootm. Because if you look good then you're pretty much on the way to feeling good, am I right people?  

THE OUTFIT 

Top: Forever 21

Shirt: Zara 

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Shorts: Zara 

Shoes: Nike 

Choker: Piece of velvet (LOL) 

This month has been a bit temperamental, one minute you're drowning in a pool of sweat and the next it's raining and you're shivering. I've been constantly carrying around a button up shirt to just throw over my outfit when I get a little chilly and it's not as annoying to carry around as a jacket. Denim shorts are always a go to because they are comfy and go with everything. I also got some new shoes this month which i'm a little obsessed with, you all know what i'm like with new shiny things. Although I'm sure the white won't be staying white for long!

I've finally given into the choker trend and it honestly makes me feel like a badass bitch. And my sunglasses.. they are oversized and dark to help hide all the eye bags (just keeping it real). I've mixed up my makeup look for the fall season by using brown eyeshadow both on my eyelid and underneath my eye as kind of a liner, this gives it a softer more causal smokey eye look with a nude lip, which is perfect for the daytime. 

Bring on November 

xx

Halloween Tutorial | Pumpkin Spice Latte

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! My annual halloween costume tutorial i.e my favourite post of the year! i've done scary and (somewhat) sexy before, so I thought it was time for a funny costume. Now you should all know by now about my obsession with all things halloween and pumpkin spice, so why not put the two best things about autumn together and make a pumpkin spice latte costume?! I know pure genius Nicole, queue the round of applause. 

So here's my step by step guide to being the basicest bitch in town: 

STEP 1: 

On the first piece of your white card, stick your Starbucks logo onto the centre, making sure it's a little over halfway up since the logo in Starbucks isn't exactly in the middle of the cup. (it's gotta be realistic people!) 

STEP 2: 

Measure the card around your biggest area, boobs or hips, so you can slide it on and off easily and not have to be cut out of it. Then with your second piece of card work out how much extra space you need and cut the paper. I decided to cut mine in half. 

STEP 3:

Then staple the second piece of card to the first piece at both ends so it forms a cylinder shape. Don't be afraid to just bang a whole load of staples in there, you want to make sure it's nice and secure. Make sure the logo is still in the centre at this point, so only staple at the back of your costume. 

STEP 4: 

Using the hole puncher, make 4 holes into your cup, 2 either side at the front and 2 either side at the back. Make sure the ones at the front match up with the ones at the back, as this is where your handles/straps are going to be. 

STEP 5:

Secure everything with about 2 layers of tape, but go crazy with it if you want, better safe then sorry! This includes the holes you just punched so that when you put the handles in they won't rip out so easily. 

STEP 6:

Reopen the holes just by poking some scissors through the tape, and measure your shoulders and cut 2 pieces of sting to size, to use for your handles. 

STEP 7: 

Thread your string through each of the front and back holes and tie a whole load of knots to make sure the string doesn't slide through the hole. Now you can actually wear you're cup! 

STEP 8:

For the final touch staple your white fabric onto the top rim of your cup to give it that whipped cream affect. And boom your cup is officially complete!

STEP 9: 

Add a little pumpkin spice theme to your makeup by using tonnes of bronzer and highlighter around your face and as eyeshadow. If you happen to have any orange eyeshadow laying around (yeah I know I went through some bad makeup stages lets not talk about it) you can use the shadow as lipstick by applying balm and then sticking the orange to it with a lip liner brush. Don't forget to add you're little pumpkin hat or accessory. 

AND VOILA YOU ARE OFFICIALLY A PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

(I even got some props, some actual pumpkin spice! which I spent far too much time trying to find, but it's in Citysuper for all my basic bitches) 

Don't forget to check out my other tutorials from the past three years here: 

Dead Prom Queen

Washed Up Mermaid 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 

xx

A Basic Bitch's Guide To Halloween

As a self proclaimed basic bitch I have no shame in confessing my undying love for Halloween. Although it's more about the run up of pumpkins and scary movies then the actually night that really gets me in the spooky mood if I'm honest. As a kid it was all about trick or treating and eating so many sweets that my teeth start to go a little numb, but as a what they call "adult" now it's just an excuse to be excited and have a party. 

For all my fellow basic bitches out there, here a little guide on how to go all out this spooktactula season. 

Scary or Slutty? 

One of life's hardest decisions is whether to go slutty or scary on Halloween. Personally I like to alternate between the two each year just to mix it up a little. But if there is any excuse to wear two costumes in one year then go for it girl! 


Recruit Potential Bae 

Nothing screams basic bitch more than matching costumes on Halloween. If you don't already have a bae then you can recruit one just for the season, I mean don't tell them about it but once you've got that basic bitch couple shot then you can ditch. Maybe even hold some festive auditions to really bring the spirit alive. 


Visit a Theme Park Halloween Event

Because theme parks are fun anyway but add some creepy people jumping out at you and eery music playing and you've got yourself a proper good time. It's even better if you go dressed up but try not to loose those cat ears on the rides.. (note to self) 


Get That Social Media Up To Scratch 

 I'm talking going all out and making your instagram theme orange and black, tweeting about your obsession with pumpkin spice lattes (or the lack of them in your country for that matter COUGHCOUGH) and throwing it back to all your past costumes on Facebook. Live, breath, love halloween. 


Nickname Your Pets 

Calling your pets by their normal name is just so boring. Personally I like to theme their nicknames around holidays and just whatever word is stuck in my head to be honest. But this halloween my favourite is "pumpkins" or if I'm really feeling it "my little pumpkins spice lattes, although it's a bit of a mouthful. 


Themed Baking 

I take any excuse to make and eat cakes all year round, from other peoples birthdays to "i've had a bad week" scoffing back treats is my speciality. But nothing beats a little bit of themed baking... although expect to have a mental breakdown when your frosting looks more like a blob of something unsavoury then an actual ghost. 


Pumpkin Spice 

I briefly touched on the subject already but honestly my basic bitch heart aches knowing that I won't be about to enjoy a warm soothing cup of pumpkin spice this year. I mean it's practically discrimination that they don't do it here! 

I hope you all got the lolz from this post and not just think I'm a freak..but oh well if you do! xx

My Life In iPhone Cases

Life is full decisions, some are a lot harder then others. Choosing the perfect iPhone case that matches your personality, makes a statement and is practical can be a modern day nightmare! (I wish i could say I'm joking, but i'm just that sad.) 

You can tell a lot about someones personality from what case they choose to put on the thing they carry around with them constantly. So I thought it would fun to take a trip down memory lane and go through all my embarrassingly tacky iPhone cases and what I thought about them at the time. 

Obviously I was going through cases like they were going out of fashion at the time (which they probably were never in). So i'm keeping it to just the main competitors. 

The Stash (2011)

Remember when everyone had that obsession with moustaches? Well I thought I was the coolest cucumber with this case because if you put it up to your face you could give yourself a moustache...... genius! I brought this before I even got my first iPhone, thats how keen I was for that stash. 

Quirky Kitty (2012)

I thought this made me look really quirky and cute but now I think I just looked like an idiot or worse a Myspace emo. But when you're a big fan of cats it's only normal to add some ears to your phone....right? Although this was probably one of the most impractical cases, unless you consider having ears sticking out your pocket a good thing.

The Fake (2013)

I used this case when I was 17 and wanted a more "grown up" appearance being a senior and all that. At the time I thought everyone would think it was real and I was a total rich bitch, but yeah it was defiantly fake. Who buys real cases anyway? geez. 

The Instafamous (2014)

I used to see this case all the time on Instagram and it had the little straps on it so you could wear it as a bag. I knew it was tacky but still to this day it's my favourite case. I got so much attention for it when I put it through the scanner at airports. Only problem was everyone kept pulling the top thinking it would open... 

What The Duck (2015)

If I told you  this case didn't give me hours of fun I would be completely lying. Yes everyone thought I was a child but they still wanted to play with it, so whose the real winner? Only problem was that it was like a brick so my bag was 5x heavier....but soooo worth it! 

All Scream For Ice-cream (2016)

When I finally got the iPhone 6 for christmas I was unleashed into a world of all new cases. It was a little overwhelming to choose one if I'm completely honest. But nothing beats food and googly eyes (all the ice-creams had eyes before SOMEONE picked them off....but i won't name names ) 

Cool Cacti (2016)

And finally onto the newest case in my life. I tried to pick something new and original but it's just something about those eyes....And of course cacti are every basic bitch's dream. But welcome to the family!

Hope your cases are just as cringey as mine and please appreciate the names i've given them because they amuse me greatly. 

xx

My Weight Loss Journey | transformationtuesday

I've had this post lined up for a while but i've been waiting for the best day to do it and of course it had to be a Tuesday ;) I decided to write this post because I'm seriously proud of myself and I hope it can help those of you who need a little motivation. 

I've never been completely happy with my body until recently. For those who don't know me well, I'm am the least sporty person and I seriously love food. But you've got to work hard to achieve your goals and that's what I decided to do 2 years ago.  

After 1st year at university in 2014, too much pizza and snacking had taken its toll. I noticed i'd gotten bigger when I started opting for a size 12 rather then my usual at that time, size 10. Although I knew I'd gained a little it wasn't until that summer that I decided to do something. I signed up to a gym at the start of 2nd year and had to weigh myself for the first time in a year and found out i'd gained 10kg. 

I started very slowly just working out once a week and ate relatively healthily with homemade meals. No drastic changes to my diet as such. But by keeping track of what I was nibbling on throughout the day I was able to cut out the unnecessary bits, such as fizzy drinks and sides/sauces with meals.  

After christmas was when I started getting more serious and began a 3 day-a-week routine at the gym and cut out snacking and unhealthy foods almost completely. In just 3 months from Christmas to Easter I began to notice a significant difference. After that my workouts got more intense and I learnt to balance between healthy and unhealthy, because if eating cookies in bed makes you happy you gotta listen to your heart. 

[ March 2015 ]

I am now the smallest i've ever been at a size 6/8 and actually enjoy going to the gym. But I do want to make a very big point to say you don't have to cut out every bad thing you eat, as long as you keep relatively healthy most of the time you can have snacks and eat out, it's just all about balance. 

My Workout: 1 hr + 

Treadmill - 15 minutes uphill (200 Calories)

Crosstrainer - 20 minutes (150)

Bike - 20 minutes (100) 

Weights - 4 sets x Russian Twists 

   4 sets x Sit Ups 

xx

Outfit Of The Month | August | Back in the +852

Life Update 

As you might have guessed already by the title or the fact that i've been here pretty much a month already but, IM BACK! I'm a bit love/hate with this city sometimes but after living away over the past 3 years it's taken me a bit of time to settle back in here. Hong Kong can be a bit wearing at times, from the crazy night life and dramatic events (i.e. getting hit in the face) to the many lunches and brunches. All while I attempt to get my life back together here, which includes a new job! Look at me being all adult... a very rare event indeed. But there's no denying I do love it here really.

I thought it was only fitting to do my first outfit of the month back home with Hong Kong's most iconic backdrop. 

Top: Mong Kok Market 

Skirt: Urban Outfitters 

Shoes: Kurt Geiger 

Necklaces: Forever 21 (choker) Topshop (pendant)

Outfit 

Due to the hot and humid temperatures in the middle of summer here,  it's a little difficult to keep your style without sweating it through. But an off-the-shoulder top makes a great alternative from tank tops which I find myself in almost everyday. I've paired it with two layered necklaces, which have been a theme a lot this month because one just doesn't cut it! I would suggest getting a fancy pair of sandals to live in for the hotter months here as they can be dressed up or down without giving you a load of shoe drama. 

See you in September 

xx 

How To | Cover A Black Eye

So I like to keep it real on here and that involves me sharing my embarrassing drunk moments with you. Firstly I would just like to say, no I didn't get into a massive brawl and come out worst off. But long story short I ran passed someone just as they were swinging their arm around and bang... elbow right in the face. Anyway now I'm stuck with my first ever black eye and I'm gonna admit I'm feeling very sorry for myself. (I'm allowed I'm injured) 

But I love a good excuse for a blogpost and it made me think about just how many people get into this situation, whether it's due to bad luck or a bad temper. Because unlike other bruises it's like RIGHT THERE on your face screaming at people to look at it and be shocked.  

So without using any special treatments or anything I'm gonna attempt to cover it using basic makeup skills and show you the progress and outcome. Who knows, it could even have a killer smokey eye effect, gotta think about the positives people! 

STEP 1: 
Firstly I made sure I moisturised it and the rest of my face, I don't know why I just thought it would help. Then using Natural Collection's corrector stick in green, I covered the entire bruise and gently I repeat GENTLY! blend it in. 

STEP 2: 
Using your lightest concealer smother it all under your eye. I mean it use half the bottle if you must because you'd rather everyone think you're going overboard on the contour then have to explain yourself for the millionth time!   

STEP 3: 

Now if you have a darker concealer use it to try and defuse the whiteness but if not don't you worry, you can use foundation instead. I used a bit of both to "naturalise" the look. 

STEP 4: 
Now I'm looking a little more fresh i'll let you see my whole face! I then set some power over all the eye area so that it adds to the covering up as well as making sure all the other products stay in place! 

STEP 5: 

The final step is to add a little glow back into your face. Obviously it's not nice getting hurt so you're gonna be a bit pale and fragile but bronze it up and you'll be good to go!(at least for a few hours until you have to touch it up) 

Black eye? what black eye? ;) 

I hope this helps all of you who aren't the best at handling your booze

xx