Lifestyle | Hallotober Tag

Couldn't not include this photo of my gorgeous Luna! Still wish she was with us - Coming up to 2 years missing soon!

Happy Sunday - I'm loving getting back into a routine with posting on my blog! Such a shame it took a global pandemic and redundancy to get me back into the flow but here we are. 

This weeks post is something I am super excited to get involved in albeit a little different from my usual uploads! My lovely friend and fellow blogger Katie tagged me in the Hallotober post and I couldn't wait to get involved! (Make sure you go and give her post a little read as I loved her answers!) 

The Rules

1. Thank the person who tagged you and link to their post 
2. Put the rules at the beginning or after introduction
3. Answer the 13 questions 
4. Tag 13 people to do the tag 
5. Delete Question 13, add a new number one question of your own

The Tag!

1. What’s your favourite thing about October? - October has always been the month that I begin to feel excited about the weather turning cold and the autumn colours begin. Nothing makes me happier than being able to wrap up warm in a cosy knit, boots and winter coat and October is usually when you can properly do this. (It also means Christmas is just round the corner, kinda!)
2. Are you a big celebrator of Halloween? - Not at all. I feel in the minority with my next statement but I have never been trick or treating or ever dressed up during the Halloween season. I personally don't get it or see the attraction to it, but each to their own! Growing up my parents were very anti Halloween so I guess that's why it doesn't bother me much. I do however LOVE to decorate for any season and any excuse to put up some pumpkin fairy lights or burn some wax melts!
3. What’s your favourite horror movie? Ermmmmmmmm... Sorry to say but I don't watch scary movies! So if we could switch this question to favourite Halloween movie then it would have to be the classic Halloweentown! I'm too much of a wimp to watch anything scary!
4. Would you rather a cosy night in watching horrors or a big night out in a costume?-  This answer will probably come at no surprise whatsoever, especially in the current 2020 lifestyle, but cosy night in 100%. Add a takeaway, fresh pjs and a blanket and I'm there!
5. Which has been your most favourite costume to date? - I'm having to think back long and hard at any time in my life where I was to have dressed up for Halloween and can only think of one! I believe I was meant to be a witch but got scared of my costume aged 6 so ended up going to the Halloween school party as a Barbie wearing normal clothes and a witches hat. Original I know!
6. Bobbing for apples or pin the hat on the witch? - Bobbing for apples! Although again, this won't be happening this year lol! I remember the only other time bobbing for apples was at Disneyland Paris! So if we could go back to then that would be great!
7. How do you celebrate Halloween? - I read Katie's response to this question and couldn't stop laughing as my family are the exact same minus dad getting sweets for the incase knock scenario! My road doesn't tend to have anybody knock, but if they do we tend to ignore it. We're just not into it and would rather just let the night go by!
8. What’s your least favourite horror? - I can't pick a favourite! I'm scared of them all haha! 
9. Do you have a favourite trick or treating memory? - I can't comment on this question as I've genuinely never been trick or treating!  
10. What’s your favourite thing about Halloween? - I love all of the themed Halloween treats you can buy in store during the month of October! My faves are the spooky French fancies! So yummy!!
11. Scary costume or Silly costume? - I would probably try to do a mixture of the two! Perhaps a normal-ish looking dress with a scary makeup look? That counts right?!
12. What’s your favourite Halloween candy? - I kind of mentioned this already but the Halloween French fancies, love me a bag of Rainbow Drops and any sour sweet!
13. What are you most looking forward to this October? - This year is going to be much different from the last couple as I suddenly have lots of time on my hands due to furlough and redundancy! So it will be nice to be around to enjoy the evenings at home. Going for walks in the autumn weather, bobble hat and coat on. Also my brother has just got a new puppy and I am so excited to get to know him too! 

Tag People to Join the Hallotober Tag

I would like to tag the following people:

1. Izzy - https://www.lebellelavie.com 
2. Eloise - https://www.eloisewrites.co.uk

Share The Questions and Change Question 13!

1. What’s your favourite thing about October?
2. Are you a big celebrator of Halloween?
3. What’s your favourite horror movie?
4. Would you rather a cosy night in watching horrors or a big night out in a costume?
5. Which has been your most favourite costume to date?
6. Bobbing for apples or pin the hat on the witch?
7. How do you celebrate Halloween?
8. What’s your least favourite horror?
9. Do you have a favourite trick or treating memory?
10. What’s your favourite thing about Halloween?
11. Scary costume or Silly costume?
12. What’s your favourite Halloween candy?
13. What's your favourite Halloween inspired drink? - PSL, Hot chocolate etc...

And there we have it, that's the tag! What do you think about my answers? Let me know if you would like to be tagged and I can add you onto my list for others to go over to read! 

Until next time, 

The Christmas Tag 2015 - Blogmas day 12

Well I couldn't go a blogmas without doing a christmas tag right? I spotted this one floating around in the blogger-sphere recently so thought it would be fun to do! Feel free to answer the questions yourself in the comments below! I would love to see what your answers would be! Enjoy! 

1. What is your favourite Christmas film?

I recently did a whole blogpost about my favourite Christmas films (you can read that HERE), and came to the conclusion that although I love the new favourites of Arthur Christmas, the old classic The Grinch is the best! 

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

I didn't even know that it was a thing to open presents on Christmas Eve! It was certainly something we have never done in my house, each to their own I guess! We open them on Christmas morning, altogether in the front room where the presents are left. Nobody is allowed into that room until everybody is ready! 

3. Do you like to stay in your PJs on Christmas Day or dress up?

I usually stay in my PJs until we have all opened presents and stuff. Then I like to get dressed up a little bit to make that little effort! Usually we go out for Boxing day meal so I properly dress up! 

4. If you could only buy one person a present this year, who would it be?

I think the generic answer for this would be for my Mummy! She has been a rock for me this year and I love her so much. I would probably buy her a necklace or piece of jewellery with a star on it. We have a little saying that we always say to each other before bed 'Love you all the stars'. It's quite touching for me. 

5. Have you ever built a gingerbread house?

My brother and I started this tradition a couple of years ago where we would bake a gingerbread house, well our version of one anyway, and decorate it to look nice on our table for Christmas day! So much harder than it looks though! 

6. What do you like to do on your Christmas break?

On breaks from uni I tend to catch up on lots of sleep, shopping, movies, friends and then finally all that uni work I should have done throughout the year. I just love spending the time with my Dad being off work today. He works so hard that during the weeks we barely see him. So I love it when the family can spend QT time together! 

7. Any Christmas wishes?

Just that everybody can be together and to get along! Christmas can be quite a stressful time with the effort of trying to make everything perfect that sometimes you can forget the reason for the season! 

8. Favourite Christmas food?

Pigs.In.Blankets

9. Candy cane or gingerbread man?

Candy canes aren't really a thing here in the UK. I mean we HAVE them, but I guess they aren't as popular as in the US. I love gingerbread men anyway! Has anyone tried the Costa Gingerbread Latte?!?! AMAZING!! 

10. What is at the top of your Christmas list?

As funny as it sounds, I have asked for a Sat Nav. I have a car and have been driving for nearly 3 years now but I lack confidence in driving to new places. Hopefully without the fear of getting lost I can get out there more!

I hope you liked this post! Its a little different from my other blogmas updates but I love answering these fun tag questions! Let me know what else you would like to see in my blogmas series as I am struggling with ideas! 

Have a lovely day!

The Disney Tag

With my excitement for going on my trip to Disneyland Paris in October I thought I would start of my little series of Disney related posts by completing the Disney Tag! I came across this on youtube the other evening whilst watching Disneyland Paris videos and thought it would be a fun thing to do over here on my blog. I tag everybody who reads this to do this little tag! Leave your answers in the comment section below! I would love to hear them! (For full list of questions check them out at the end of this post).

1. Name a scene in a Disney movie you wish you could experience
My favourite scene out of all of my favourite Disney movies has to be the paper lantern scene in Tangled. I think it would be such a lovely moment to be watching all of the lights floating up to the sky. I so wish that you could do this over here in the UK! 

2. Name an unforgettable experience or moment you’ve had at the parks
The best experience of going to any Disneyland park is experiencing the castle for the first time. I have only been to Disneyland Paris and I loved the castle so much! Also when you enter the park by car and you have to go under the huge 'Welcome to Disneyland Paris' sign. That was pretty magical!

3. What non-Disney song reminds you or brings back memories of Disney and/or the parks?
I can't think of a non-Disney song. I can think of a Disney song! I would have to say 'Happy Halloween' out of 'The nightmare before christmas', because that song was played continually througout the parks when we visited the first time!

4. When was the first time you went to a Disney park?
I first visited Disneyland Paris when I was 12 and we went at Halloween. So we had all of the exciting Halloween decorations and characters were jumping out on you. It was amazing! 

5. If you could choose any of the characters to be your best friend, who would you choose?
I would choose Ariel so we could go swimming all day everyday! 

6. Who are your favorite Disney Princesses?
My Favourite princesses' are Cinderella and Belle. 

7. Name a scene/moment in any Disney movie that never fails to make you cry?
The opening scene of UP always gets to me. But Disney Classic films wise it has to be when Andy gives his toys away in Toy Story 3..Ahhh emotional! 

8. What is the first Disney movie you remember seeing?
As a young child I was always a Winnie-The-Pooh fan. I still am! I used to have Winnie-The-Pooh bedding, towels, pjs, clothes and toys. I was obsessed! The first proper film I saw in the cinema was The Tigger Movie! 

9. What is your favorite Disney movie?
My favourite changes daily. I am currently buying all of the Disney classics and falling in love with a new one each day. I think though that my favourite is either Beauty and the Beast or Sleeping beauty. But then again I love Frozen..I can't decide! 

10. Who is your favorite Disney villain?
I think my favourite villain has to be Cruella De Ville, although I am not sure she counts as a proper villain. I used to watch '101 Dalmatians' all the time when I was round my grandma's house and then loved the second film, 'Patch's London Adventure'.

11. What is your least favorite Disney movie?
My least favourite is probably 'Alice in wonderland'.

12. What Disney character do you think you’re most like?
I think I am most like Rapunzel. I like to do creative things in my own space but I also like pretty things, like the lights! Also my hair is really long! 

13. What is your favorite ride at Disneyland?
I have been dreading this question! I have never been to Florida. But in Paris my favourite rides are Crush's Coaster, Buzz Lightyear's space mission, Space mountain and Big Thunder Mountain. But out of them all I think Buzz Lightyear's ride is the best! 

I loved answering these questions, it makes me so excited for my trip in a couple of months time! Thanks for reading! Have a lovely week! 

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1. Name a scene in a Disney movie you wish you could experience
2. Name an unforgettable experience or moment you’ve had at the parks
3. What non-Disney song reminds you or brings back memories of Disney and/or the parks?
4. When was the first time you went to a Disney park?

5. If you could choose any of the characters to be your best friend, who would you choose?

6. Who are your favorite Disney Princesses?

7. Name a scene/moment in any Disney movie that never fails to make you cry?

8. What is the first Disney movie you remember seeing?

9. What is your favorite Disney movie?

10. Who is your favorite Disney villain?

11. What is your least favorite Disney movie?

12. What Disney character do you think you’re most like?

13. What is your favorite ride at Disneyland?

40 Beauty Questions tag!

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Long time no see! 

I am sorry that I haven't posted in a week or so. University work has just got totally crazy and I haven't found myself any spare time to get onto my laptop and type! Doing a fashion degree is harder work than it seems! As I haven't had a lot of time to take photographs and edit them properly I have decided to do a tag that I saw floating around on the computer!

The people I tag are:
Holly
Emily
Amber

-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Two times. Once in the morning and once after I have taken my makeup off. 

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
I have combination skin. Although more recently it has been on the dry side due to the cold weather here in the uk! 

-What is your current facial wash?
I only tend to use a facial wash every once in a while as I give my skin a thorough wash with water and find it more effective. But when I use one it is either Simple Face cleanser OR Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean!

-Do you exfoliate?
Nope, my skin is very sensitive! 

-What brand do you use?
none, lol. 

-What moisturizer do you use?
At the moment for my face I use a Body shop one. But generally I use soap and glory body lotion and hand cream etc. I am also in love with the dove vanilla body lotion which I bought last summer and it lasts FOREVER. 

-Do you have freckles?
Not at the moment, but I know that they will probably start coming out soon as the sun is making more of an appearance these days! 

-Do you use eye cream?
I am trying to find a really good eye cream as I don't currently use one! So if you have any recommendations write them below! 

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Luckily I have never gone through that period in my life where I have suffered with bad acne problems. 

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.

MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
On an everyday basis I use Body Shop all in one face base. Which is a powdered foundation. It gives a flawless finish and is super easy to apply. But when I am wanting to spend a little bit of time on doing my makeup I use YSL Touché elcat OR L'oreal Magic Nude liquid powder. I find that I have to apply extra moisturiser when applying the liquid foundations though which is why I usually go for the powder!

-How about concealer?
I use Revlon Photo ready concealer or Rimmel London wake me up concealer. 

-Do you know your undertone color?
I do not know! This is something I need to find out! 

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I don't personally wear them as I feel that I get enough volume with my lashes that I require without them. But I have nothing against using them. Just never have! 

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
I did know this! I think that as long as you are only using it on yourself and haven't had anything wrong with your eyes to cause you to have to change it, as long as it is working perfectly then its fine to use. 

-What brand of mascara do you use?
I use Maybelline rocket blast mascara. 

-Sephora or MAC?
There is no Sephora in the UK so I am going with MAC. Also I use so many MAC things in my day to day makeup routine now I would have to go with this! 

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope. I don't buy enough in MAC to warrant having one either! 

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
I use Real Techniques expert face brush to apply my liquid foundation, Random eye brushes and the occasional sponge! 

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
I have began to yes. I find it lasts a much longer time with it! 

-For the face?
Nope. Aside from moisturiser. 

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Bootycall in the Naked 2 palette is one of my all-time favourite go to. 

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I don't often use any kind of eyeliner. 

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never lol. 

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Personally I have never used them but I am not against them! 

-Do you use mineral makeup?
I have used it in the past but found it expensive to buy. 

-What is your favorite lipstick?
My favourite lipsticks at the moment are Bombshell and Creme Cup by MAC. And Jade from little mix's lipstick from their range at superdrug. 

-How about lipgloss?
I am currently loving a MAC orange lipgloss (The name has fallen off)

-What is your favorite blush to use?
Launch Away satin blush by MAC

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
No, I feel more comfortable buying my makeup from a trusted place as you never know what has been added to it! 

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Who doesn't love drugstore makeup? I Love how you can get so many different bits which often look the same as expensive versions! 

-Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
I don't think I have ever been to one. I would LOVE to though! 

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I have thought about taking them up recently after seeing an AD on groupon, But I haven't so far and am self taught through youtube ;) 

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes when I am in a rush I feel like I apply far too much foundation or don't blend it well enough to how I would have perhaps liked to. 

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Not blending the makeup properly into the neck. (Or the cat eye...sorry) 

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I go for neutrals. I am not a very confident person, and as I am pale I don't like to draw attention to myself. 

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
I always feel like Mollie King or Kendall Jenner has gorgeous makeup! 

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
I would use my All in one face base as it gives a great coverage and is very easy to apply. 

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I only started wearing makeup last year and never wore any throughout my schooling. So it doesn't bother me whatsoever. 

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
As I have said I am not a very confident person, so I struggle with self-confidence in the way I look. BUT I don't feel like I look terrible..

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
MAC have a great variety of products for ALL different skin types and preferences. 

-What do you think of Makeup?
Makeup is a great way of people to express themselves. Not one makeup style looks the same on everybody and it can really boost your confidence on days that you are perhaps not feeling 100% yourself. Only recently I have really grown to love makeup and I enjoy looking at new products and buying and trying and watching videos all about it. You should check out my Pinterest collection! 

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and look forward to next weeks!

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xoxox

Blogmas day 20!

Yesterday I was reading some lovely comments and saw that I was tagged in the TMI tag by the lovely Abbie over at http://afhblogging.blogspot.co.uk. Please go and check out her blog as it is one that I love to read! 

So heres the tag..

1. What are you wearing?  

Primark Snuggly christmas pjs.

2. Have you ever been in love? 

No

3. Have you ever had a terrible breakup? 

Nah Im all good. 

4. How tall are you? 

I am 5 ft 2, So not very tall :(

5. How much do you weigh? 

 I don't even tell my family this information!  

6. Have you got any tattoos? 

 Nah I don't really think tattoos are my kind of thing..

7. Have you got any piercings? 

 I have the generic lobe piercing, again I am not very adventurous. 

8. OTP? 

 I had to google to find out what this meant, and I don't have one. 

9. What Is your favorite TV show? 

I like a bit of Kardashians, any fashion related shows and Dance Moms.. I know.

10. Favorite bands? 

Little Mix, One direction.

11. Something you miss?  

How carefree life used to be!

12. Favorite song right now? 

I don't know if you can call it my favourite but I am liking Royals by Lorde. I hate the song so much but can't stop singing it.

13. How old are you?  

18

14. Zodiac sign?  

Pisces

15. Qualities you look for in a partner? 

Just someone who is generally kind, and genuine. 

16. Favorite quote?

Shoot for the moon because even if you miss you will land amongst the stars. 

17. Favorite actor? 

Will Ferrel.. (I love me some elf) 

18. Favorite colour?  

PINK 

19. Loud music or soft music? 

Soft music, I am not one for in your face music. 

20. Where do you go when your sad?  

I go up to my bedroom and lounge on my bed, Or I have a bath. 

21. How long does it take you to shower?  

About 10-20 minutes usually. Depends if I am washing my hair or not. 

22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?  

About 15 minutes, 

23. Ever been in a physical fight? 

 No

24. Turn on? 

This is the same as before, a Kind and nice person... Good looking too might help!

25. Turn off? 

Someone who is rude about my family or someone who smokes. 

26. The reason I joined the blogging community?  

To interact with like minded people. Also to share my passion for fashion and makeup. 

27. Fears?  

SPIDERS. I cry when I see them. Also I am scared about losing family members :(  

28. The last thing that made you cry? 

Friends and Life. 

29. Last time you said I love you?  

This morning when my mum went to work. 

30. Meaning behind your Blogger name? 

Bella Momento means Beautiful moments.. Kind of. And Thats what I am trying to express throughout my blog! 

31. Last book you read? 

Hunger Games trilogy. 

32. The book you are currently reading? 

Pretty little liars 6th book.  

33. Last show you watched?

Dance Moms

34. Last person you talked to? 

My brother. 

35. The relationship between you and the person you last texted?  

My brother..

36. Favorite food? 

Pizza, Chips, Icecream. 

37. Place you want to visit? 

Anywhere in America. 

38. Last place you were? 

In my bedroom! 

39. Do you have a crush?

No!

40. Last time you properly kissed someone? 

I dunno!?!

41. Last time you were insulted? 

By my brother through text..

42. Favorite sweet?  

MOAMS

43. What instruments do you play? 

Nothing ha. 

44. Favorite piece of jewellery? 

 My pandora bracelet that I got for my 18th birthday. 

45. Last sport you played? 

I don't play sport..

46. Last song you sang? 

 Royals by Lorde. 

47. favorite chat up line? 

  Don't have one

48. Have you ever used it? 

 no. 

49. Last time you hung out with someone?  

Yesterday I spent the whole day shopping with my auntie. 

50. Who should answer these questions next?  

http://bootsandcookies.blogspot.co.uk

Happy Christmas!

xoxox