Lifestyle – Page 30 – What Kate Did Next

Whose Line is it Anyway?

June 29, 2015May 30, 2016LifestyleLeave a Comment

If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s you might remember an amazing TV show called Whose Line is it Anyway which has recently been re-instated on American TV. Its an improvisation comedy show using suggestions from the studio audience and hilarity ensues. For two weeks only a few of the old and current members have got together to bring us Whose Line is it Anyway Live at the Adelphi Theatre.

Not wanting to miss out on the giggles K and I immediately booked tickets and we weren’t disappointed. A two hour show full of improvisation, rapping, audience participation and giggles. Even if you aren’t in the front row it will still have you rolling in the aisles. Performing are Josie Lawrence, Greg Proops, Colin Mocherie and Brad Sherwood and the whole show is presented by Clive Anderson.

If you can still get tickets I highly recommend it!

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

For more information click here.

Update: Whose Live is back this year but this time its playing at the London Palladium ticket information can be found here.

June Favourites 2015

June 28, 2015June 24, 2015Beauty, Lifestyle1 Comment

Game of Thrones S1|No7 Skin Illuminator|Dermalogica Pure Night|No7 Hydration Mask|NARS Tinted Moisturiser.

June was a super busy month for me which meant that I pretty much ditched all make-up and concentrated more on skin care – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As a dry skin sufferer this month I was loving the Dermalogica Pure Night moisturiser which really helps boost hydration back into the skin over night and means you wake up with gorgeously soft and moisturised skin. No7 Hydration Mask is one of the best things I have ever bought, it’s a hydrating face mask which I use at night time to add moisture back into my skin. These two skin care items combined is the answer to dry skin.

Make-up wise the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser has been the only base I have been wearing, it provides just enough coverage but doesn’t leave your face feeling cakey or heavy. To add that inner glow I have been mixing either my skin care or base with the No7 Skin Illuminator which adds a gorgeous gold glow to the skin without making you look like a glitter ball. I have also finally started watching Game of Thrones and I am 100% hooked, from now on I will be walking around in long flowing maxi skirts, gladiator sandals and a dragon on my shoulder.

What were you loving this June?

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Picnics at Painshill Park

June 21, 2015Lifestyle1 Comment

My sister and her husband came down to visit for the weekend, which was the perfect excuse for a Saturday picnic at the beautiful Painshill Park – a place we had driven past many times but never ventured into.

We started with the picnic, although there is an excellent cafe which we discovered later. We chose a spot by the lake watched over by some ducks.

Painshill Park was created by the Honurable Charles Hamiltion who wanted to create something beautiful for the public to visit. He created certain follies along the walk including the Turkish Tent, a Gothic Tower and the Temple of Bacchus which has since become a ruin.

It’s such a quirky expanse that you never know what you are going to stumble on next. Perfect for budding photographers like my mum.

Top- H&M|Shorts – H&M|Wellies – Hunter.

The crowning glory at Painshill is the man-made crystal grotto. It’s such a curious little thing but is also rather beautiful.

We finished our day off with a good old cup of tea pleased to have discovered a whole new place which is in London but makes you feel like you are somewhere else.

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

To find out more about Painshill Park click here.

Why I deleted my YouTube Channel

June 11, 2015Lifestyle3 Comments

If you are a subscriber to my YouTube Channel then you may have noticed that it’s disappeared and that’s because today I spontaneously deleted it.

Recently I have really struggled with creating content that I am happy with, I would constantly film videos and then put them into iMovie and hate the way I looked or the way I was speaking and just delete all the footage. After failing to film three times in one day I just decided to get rid of it.

I will still be blogging, I love this little corner of the internet and I feel happy with the content I am creating on here but I just keep beating myself up about the YouTube content.

Hopefully this will allow me to spend more time on my blog

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

We’re going to the Zoology museum…

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015Lifestyle2 Comments

As something of a museum geek it was not unusual for me and my museum pal A to be wandering down a backstreet of London towards the Grant Museum of Zoology.

Linked with the University College London the museum is host to around 67,000 specimens. Now A and I seem to be attracted to weird collections – check out our visit to The Natural History Darwin Collection. The prospect of animal skeletons and samples preserved in fluid caught our attention.

Just one room is home to all the specimens with cats and dogs sharing a cabinet and some Dodo bones chilling with a sabre tooth – if Night at the Museum was real then this would be the horror movie version.

After working up quite an appetite filling our brains up with knowledge we jumped on a tube and headed to Camden and my all time favourite seafood restaurant Seawise – read my full review here. I opted for an early afternoon G+T and a lobster tail.

Blazer – River Island|T-shirt – Pull&Bear|Jeans – New Look|Shoes – Topshop|Bag – Accessorize.

If your looking for a fun activity which is free and suitable for all ages definitely check out the Zoology Museum it’s well worth it.

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Grant Museum of Zoology

Seawise

Penguins Off Duty and The Big Cheese|Disney Day 2

May 7, 2015Lifestyle, Uncategorized3 Comments

*WARNING – There is no glamour or style in this post, I have reverted back into a 10 year old child in the photos*

After a good nights rest we were raring to go for our 2nd day in Disneyland Paris.

We stayed at the Santa Fe Hotel which is in the lower price bracket but the rooms and facilities were still top quality. I am never really super bothered about hotel rooms because I never spend that much time in them.

We started the day off with some character spotting before moving onto some more rides.

Before hurrying over to the Studios for a quick look around.

I prefer the main park over the studios but it does have more of the bigger roller coasters if thats what you are into.

After meeting Mickey we thought it was only fair to pop back to the park and see Minnie as well, before grabbing a delicious passionfruit ice tea and heading back to London.

I’m already missing my second home and can’t wait to go back!

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Parades, Tea Cups and Dreams|Disney Day 1

May 6, 2015LifestyleLeave a Comment

*WARNING – There is no glamour or style in this post, I have reverted back into a 10 year old child in the photos*

The bank holiday weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity for my sister and I to hop over to Disneyland for a few days. After a few hours on the train and quickly checking into our hotel – more on that later – we got stuck into the meet and greets starting with Thumper and Miss Bunny.

After much hugging we managed to catch the end of Goofy’s Garden Party Parade where all the characters were out in their spring outfits, before hitting up some of the rides.

I love Disneyland at spring time (check out my photos from last years visit) the extra attention to details make everything even more magical.

Before I knew it, it was time for the Disney Magic on Parade. Yes I did stake my place at the front half an hour before it started and yes I did squeal throughout.

We had worked up quite an appetite so stopped off at The Lucky Nugget a childhood favourite to refuel on some good old fashioned burgers and ice cream – calories don’t exist at Disneyland.

After some (read a lot) of shopping it was time to get a seat for the grand finale. Disney Dreams, which has to be on the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

Very tired we returned back to our hotel excited for the next day!

Check back tomorrow for day 2

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Insta Update|Life on Set

April 18, 2015April 17, 2015Lifestyle1 Comment

You may have noticed that I haven’t been around too much on the Blog and YouTube but if you follow me on Instagram you may know why.

From Sunday to Wednesday I was working on amazing short film shot in Muswell Hill at the beautiful Vintage Store Cha Cha Cha. It’s a short horror comedy featuring an amazing cast including the wonderful Sophie Thompson, Indira Varma and even children’s writer Michael Rosen and directed by the very talented Abigail Blackmore.

I had the privilege of being the make-up designer and to work with such an awesome cast and crew.

For more information on the film which will be screening in August you can check out their Facebook, Twitter.

For more information on me as a make-up artist visit my website or my Instagram.

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Easter Sunday Funday

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015Lifestyle3 Comments

Easter Sunday was a slightly quieter affair than normal, we are having building works going on so the usual huge family lunch was limited to just a close few.

I love bunnies and couldn’t resist these rather kitsch bunny cups from Tesco.

I was left in charge of my new favourite domain the kitchen and with a little help from my mum managed to cook up a little feast.

Roast chicken with all the trimmings followed by mascarpone and passionfruit clouds.

Feeling a little bit over indulged we finished off the day with a walk, before tucking into our easter eggs.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend.

Peace Out and Pixie Dust XO

Becoming Freelance

April 5, 2015Lifestyle1 Comment

At the beginning of January I quit my full time job of working in a bar and became a freelance make-up artist. I wish I could tell you all how exciting and busy I am but right now I writing this with the third season of Once Upon A time on and my e-mails refreshing every ten minutes. It’s not as glamorous as I thought it would be.

On the flip side every job I do is amazing and I am making a few contacts for further work and I have learnt a lot about being freelance so I thought I would share with you my top 5 tips of what I have learnt so far!

*You will spend most of your time in your office looking at a computer screen than doing the actual job.

*You will sleep with your phone like a teddy bear in case a last minute job comes up.

*Business cards are super important – I got mine done by Moo Cards

*Experience is important, do every job that comes your way even if it’s unpaid

*Be nice to everyone you never know where that person will be in the five years.

So what have I been up to in my first three months, well I have done just about everything a little bit of fashion, some theatre and a few short films. I also have started doing weddings which is one of my favourite things to do, helping someone get ready for their big day is such a massive honour.

If you fancy keeping up to date with my MUA activities then follow my Instagram which you can find here. Or you can check out my wedding website here.