Splash Of Hidden Happiness || Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog: 2015

Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas and blog update!

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Blogmas

Taking a break from Blogmas || Day 12 and those other days...

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Blogmas

Thoughtful Thursday || Festivity

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Growing apart and being okay with it.

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quotes about friends changing and growing apart -:

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Hello Bloggerbeans,

This is kinda a spontaneous post written as I felt inspired by Dodie's new Original song 'Sick of Losing soul mates' which you can listen to HERE It's such a beautiful song and is scarily accurate to how I feel about things at the moment in my head which I need to summarise in words so I can make sense of everything that's happening.

Sometimes people come into your life for a reason. They make you happy and smile and eventually you are inseparable soul mates and when this becomes a long time of knowing someone, each moment spent with them is so special. You plan your life together and how your kids will be best friends and you joke about how you'l never grow apart. However slowly over time you aren't so close as things drift between you both. You don't even notice at first as you still talk and see each other everyday until one day things change. You don't see them everyday as you work at different places now however promise to stay in contact and you do but things get busier and busier until daily text messages become few and far between and inside jokes disappear until their are none left. You try to make things work out but plans fall through and when you do arrange 'catch up sessions' its just simpler to say nothing much has happened as it has been so long since you have talked and seen each other that it's just awkward going into detail and you are left questioning if this is friendship anymore as you can hardly recognize the once soul mate you had.

'It won't happen to me. There's no way we will ever grow apart...' and then you notice and realize, It has already happened in front of your eyes and you don't even realize it. Oh hello stomach pit of sadness which feels like a kick in the gut.

People change and we all forget that. Its hard to face but sometimes someone you knew a long while ago isn't the same person as you recognize now. Their opinions, Tastes and attitudes change and sometimes you have to let go off the memories of how they were as that's not the person they are anymore. It's taken me a long while to accept this and I may not be okay yet but sometimes promises can't always be kept. It's upsetting when your forever friend is perhaps not your forever friend anymore.

Until next time x

Lush Christmas Haul

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Thoughtful Thursday

Thoughtful Thursday || Believing in yourself

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Reflections

Sunday Reflections || The good and the bad.

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Hello Bloggerbeans,

Today's post is a little off from usual as I just wanted to have a reflection on this year so far. A lot has happened this year and it only dawned on me how far I have come when my good pal Katie and I looked back on my first ever attempts of YouTube videos back in May (Which have been privated since the start of this year for cringey reasons) and seeing fetus Katie made me feel so nostalgic to think that those videos were made (badly I must add) just over a year ago. That doesn't sink in for me as I remember the day I filmed my getting to know a Teenage Blogger with my friend Sian and remember how nervous I was. Compared to then I now have the confidence to talk to a camera and now make YouTube videos inspired by other people but are still mine. It also has made me realize how fast time is moving.

This blog is a little bubble of happiness but after the terrible things that happened all over the world on Friday 13th it has really made feel very lucky to be alive, safe and healthy. It scares me a lot to know one day I will not be here on this planet and each to their own beliefs, I believe in re-incarnation in some form that our souls carry on living. It's completely okay to have different beliefs however what I believe is what gives me re assurance that I will be okay when i'm not around.

Time is precious and you should spend every waking moment doing something that brings you joy. Do the things that you want to do but are just too scared that people will judge you as trust me when you look back on life you will seriously regret not having the heart to tell someone you love them or even giving up your dreams for second best as 'They never happen'. Seize the moments you have with friends, family and loved ones as you don't know whether the minute you say goodbye to someone whether that will be the last waking moment you see them alive. Fulfill life's big moments but don't forget the small ones. To anyone affected by what has happened my heart is heavy for your loss and know that the whole world is deeply saddened by the events that took place.

Toodlepip x

Christmas Wish List

Makeup Monday || Christmas Wish List

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Favourites

October Favourites

9:00 am

Note: will sort the difference of fonts out when I can as I am very behind on notes for College

Hello Bloggerbeans,

I haven't posted this week as I decided to take a little break after Dear October finished however I want to get back on top of everything and tell you all the things I loved in October.

Hannah mags vlogs - This I couldn't show in the picture above however Hannah Maggs (Now Hannah Michalak) and her husband Stef Vlog their day to day life in weekly Sunday videos with the appearance of Grayson, their 1 and a half year old. Their Vlogs have been what I have been keeping me going through the month just gone. What makes their Vlogs stand out from others is that their edited to such a high standard and feel like mini movies with the pan shots and the way they Vlog has a sense of creative flair which I haven't seen before and is original. you can visit their channel HERE

Fairy lights - I may have gone a bit crazy this month buying lots of packs of fairy lights from Primark. I love the Primark ones and priced at £1.50 per a pack of 1.5m they are fairy good value (I'l stop with the puns...) There's something about twinkly lights which makes me feel calm and comforted so my room is now adorned with them scattered around my bed, on my wall and around my window. I feel I have enough but i'l get back to you on that one...

Red Lipstick - As we begin to transition from Autumn to winter, so is my Makeup. For Autumn I wore lots of Bright red colours like the collection one in 'Red carpet which you can get HERE. This was my favourite along with a copper eye. For Winter I'm going to delve into the christmassy gold, greys and silvers in my Revolution eye shadows and have invested in a staple Rimmel Dark Red lipstick which I am excited to wear as we go into Winter.

Hot Starbucks drinks - This month I began to form a real love for Starbucks drinks even though they are quite expensive even for a small drink meaning its my fortnightly treat to keep me going during drama rehearsals. My order for October was a small Caramel Signature Hot Chocolate however this month I plan on being more adventurous and trying out their Christmas drink range and even ordering a pumpkin spice latte for myself.

Magic Stars Hot Chocolate - As you can tell Hot Chocolate was a running theme during October as the weather got colder. This month I tried something different from my Ordinary Cadbury Highlights and try the Magic Stars one and I fell in love with it. The fact that it has tiny Magic stars made me very happy indeed.

Jumpers - As the weather got colder, I began to bring out my Jumper collection which was packed away since last Autumn and Winter. Along with bringing out some of my old favourites I purchased in a couple more including the one in the picture which is black with grey tones mixed in. I also brought the same Jumper but in full on grey but have been keeping it in the wardrobe for November as teamed with my Winter Makeup would go nicely. Both are from New Look and you can get the HERE (Similar to black one) and HERE

Red berry and Pathuoli candle - I couldn't mention my favourites without having a candle. While I write this the candle in the photo is nearly all gone and is a repurchase of the same original candle as I loved it so much and I only bought this repurchase one the last week of October! This candle is for me the embodiment of Autumn and when the repurchase candle is all gone I have two Cookie Scented candles ready to start to use mid November which I am excited for.This candle was £3.50 from Primark;

Brown satchel - For a long while I had a well loved Grey studded handbag which I loved dearly until the handles broke on it. It was my everyday handbag for going places so I have been looking for a replacement for a while with something the same size. I was scouring Primark (There seems to be a recurring 'Primark' theme here haha) and my eyes spotted this adorable Pinterest-y brown satchel and I knew when my eyes saw it was 'The One'. I have road tested it on a couple of Shopping trips and it is perfect for putting small bits and bobs in it such as my purse, a few on the go Makeup must haves and a small water bottle. Quite a handy size for £8.

Scarfs - I get very cold easily so having a scarf is always needed for me. I have one trusty scarf which was given to me by my family and is dark and light grey with white tassels and is my favourite as its not too heavy or silky on my neck which I like in a scarf.

Making Videos - Now Dear October is over I feel like a little part of me is missing. I definitely have caught the bug to produce more videos however it's going to take me a while to get to the position of being able to do Sit down videos but i'm working on it. I have edited a Halloween Vlog to go up this weekend so stay tuned on my YouTube channel which you can visit HERE for that.

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the things I treasured in October. What was your favourite thing about October Bloggerbeans?,

Toodlepip x

The Sweater Weather Tag

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pssst.. this post was supposed to be uploaded on Friday but wasn't quite ready. Let's just all pretend I had my sh*t together and it was uploaded on time. Okay back to the actual blogpost!

Hello Bloggerbeans,
Today I thought I would do a very seasonal post on all the joys of Autumn and why it is possibly the best. I tag anyone who is reading this and specifically my friend who owns a little blog called 'Boy Without Purpose' which is totally untrue as he is one of my favourite people who I have in my life. I have tweaked the tag slightly so feel free to answer my questions or search up for the unedited and untweaked versions online.

Favourite Autumn candle scent?
At the moment it has to be Primark's Red berry and Pichouli candle however I am now stocking up on Christmas cookie candles which are a dupe on Yankee Candles Snowflake Cookie which is my favourite scent EVER however is very expensive to buy in a large jar.

Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate?
This is hard for me as all 3 are my favourite and it really depends. If I did have to choose it would have to be Hot Chocolate now the weather is getting colder

Which makeup trend do you prefer; Dark lips or winged liner?
I am pants at doing eyeliner to the point I just look like a panda so would have to say a Dark lip as I know I can pull wearing lipstick off.

What's the best Autumn memory you have?

One of my favourite Autumn memories is going to my Grandmas old house when I was little and helping her partner Mike clear up the leaves in my scarf, hat and mittens. I remember being wheelbarrow-ed round the garden and kicking the pile of leaves and toddling off giggling as Mike sighed having to gather the strayed leaves back into a pile. These are really fond memories to me as unfortunately Mike passed away when I was 13.

What is Autumn weather like where you are?
I live in England so when Autumn comes it very slowly gets colder however the sun still shines until the end of October.

Most worn sweater?

It would have to be my Fatface jumper which my friend Katie gave to me as it is very comfy.

What book(s) are you reading this Autumn?
I haven't read many books this Autumn so far except for The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire by Dan and Phil however I have read 2 play scripts which were Fallen Angels and Teechers which were both written well.

Skinny jeans or Leggings?
I do love skinny jeans however now we are into the late stage of autumn Leggings and Ugg boots are my two favourite things to wear. I just find wearing Leggings very comfy especially doing a performing arts course where i'm on my feet most of the day.

Chelsea boots or Uggs?

Can I choose both as they are both my Autumn staple items.

Are pumpkin spice latte's worth the hype?

I have yet to order a full Pumpkin spice Latte for myself however I have tried one of my friends Niall's and I have to say I was skeptical but its really good so I would say it is worth the hype however if you don't like Pumkin Spice, Hot chocolate is will always be worth the hype so try that.

Favourite fall related quote?

“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

What song really gets you in the mood for Autumn?

When Adele released her new song around a week ago I instantly fell in love with her voice again. I have always loved Adele's soulful voice and so far 'Hello' has been on repeat for me.

I hope you enjoyed this Tag post. I had planned on having an October Favourites but because I am away and have all my favourite things at home I can't take blog post photos until I am home so look forward to it being uploaded at the start of November.

Toodlepip x

Day in The Life

Day In The Life || The Fair

9:00 am

Hello Bloggerbeans,

Last Wednesday I went to the fair with Sian and Katie who are two of my best friends. The day before was spent doing my end of unit performance so I was looking forward to spending time out of college with two of my school friends to have a good catch up. The fair always brings out the inner child in me so I was really excited to go even though I was a little tired from performing a matinee and evening ensemble performance at our local theater.

I went on the Waltzers, The Big Wheel, Ghost Train and Pure Adrenaline which was where we where were swung from side to side which was fun except for being tiny for the ride supports meaning every time we swung to the side my whole body slid in the standard size seat. I really enjoyed having fun with people who mean a lot to me and even though I am not a ride enthusiast I still had great fun until my anxiety got the better of me. I was having the time of my life and it was my second time on the Waltzers with everything being fine until I decided to agree to go on them for the third and final time before I had to go home as I had to head back soon. I got on the ride with my friend and her sister who had now joined us and as it started I felt like I had just been drained of energy causing me to feel as heavy as a rock. I just sat there as the ride spun as so fast that all my thoughts blurred into one and wasn't quite sure what was happening as my anxiety spiked.

Its days like this when I really hate my anxiety as everything was fine until it all got a little too much. Even though this happened I still had fun for the majority of the time which is all I need to remind myself. I did manage to share some candyfloss with Katie and Sian which was one of the many happy's that I had during the day. I will remember the good and the bad of this day in years to come as even though my anxiety got in the way I still had a great time which is all that matters.

So Bloggerbeans, what part of The Fair is your favourite?

Toodlepip x