The Disney Tag

Well this tag was clearly just made for me! 

I have seen this floating around the blogging and youtube world for months but for some reason I haven't yet done it - god knows why?

 I LOVE Disney, I think everyone knows that and I was so happy when last week Charlotte from Jotlotte tagged me to join in! 

So here I am, sat armed with my Disney filled brain and with a pretty cool Mickey top ready to answer these quick-fire questions!

1. Favourite Disney Film?

Jeeez, have to started with the hardest question don't you! I have so many it would probably be easier to tell you which ones weren't my favourite!

If it came down to it though I would probably pick a classic like Beauty & The Beast. I love that movie so so much and it brings back lovely memories of watching it as kid!

2. Favourite Disney Character?
Another toughy, I have so many characters that I love - and they are usually the funny ones! Genie, Olaf, Lilo.... but I am a major princess lover - Belle, Rapunzel, Anna, Elsa, Jasmine, they are my kinda girls!

3. Favourite Disney Princess?
Belle, Belle, Belle. I love her. I recently mentioned her in my Childhood Female Icons post.

She has always been my favourite, when I was younger I loved that she wasn't like the other girls (falling for the douche Gaston) and was a massive bookworm!

4. Rather be Aurora or Cinderella?

I'd say Aurora.... I know she is asleep alot... but I'd kind of like that lol! Shew grew up with 3 fun fairies looking after her in a cute cottage.... compared to Cinderella that's pretty cool! 

Also... I'm pretty rubbish at cleaning so wouldn't do very well at being Cinderella! 

5. Rather be Hercules or Tarzan?

Hands down Hercules! I love that movie - your parents are gods and lets be fair... Meg is alot cooler than Jane!

6. Rather be Lizzie McGuire or Raven Baxter?
Raven Baxter! She can see the future .... and is hilariously sassy - so definitely Raven! "Oh Snp! Ya Little Nasty!"

7. Favourite Disney Song?

I love Belle - the opening of BATB "Marie! The Baguettes! Hurry Up!" - it makes me happy! My iPod is honestly FULL of Disney songs, I have more or less all the soundtracks, I am obsessed, could listen to Disney songs all day, both old and new! 

8. Which Disney character would be your best friend? 

Ahhh that's so hard to choose, would love the Genie as he is hilarious and Anna because, well she's awesome!

9. Which Disney character would be your pet? 

Well this is easy... Stitch! He is so cute!

10. Have you ever been to Disneyland? 

I went to Disneyworld, Orlando in 2012 and am going back this September! It was always a dream of mine to go so to be able to with my best friend when we went round America was literally a dream come true - words can't explain how much I loved it!

So.much.fun. - I cannot wait to go back!

I tag ALL you Disney lovers - I know there is SO many of you!

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The Life In Letters Tag

So I was recently tagged to do the Life in Letters tag by PrettyLovelyGirls ! I LOVE this idea so much! They are so easy to read and I find it so interesting seeing what everyone else has been picking! So here is my life in letters...... 

A is for America - Back in 2012 I went travelling around America for 6 weeks. This has to be the greatest experience of my life so far - nothing will ever compare to it. New York, Washington DC, LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Florida, New York - Weeks I will never forget. (you can read all about it in my Travel Diary posts remember :)

B is for Buffy - By far my favourite TV show of all time - I am a major geek when it comes to this show - seriously.. ask me anything! Favourite character? Buffy or Andrew. Favourite episodes? Something Blue, Once More With Feeling, The Wish, The Gift ......... oooo I just have too many!

C is for Cinema - One of the things I love doing most in my spare time! I am such a movie lover and going to the cinema and seeing a new film with a bag of popcorn on my lap is perfect!

D is for Disneyworld - Everyone knows I am a Disney obsessive so I had to include the happiest place on earth! I LOVE Disney and everything about it. I cannot wait to go back to Florida in September!

E is for Eating - haha this makes me sounds like a right fatty! Got to love FOOD! Favourite foods - chocolate, Christmas dinner and macaroni cheese (preferably my Mum's!)

F is for Festivals - where I live (check out the letter I!) has 2 major Festivals each Summer and the year just isn't the same without them - I always have the best time! Highlights have been seeing N.E.R.D., Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Christina Perri and going on the bumer cars with Kate Moss back in 2007!

G is for Glamour - Got to have some in your life! Make-up, hair, fashion - got to have some glitz and glam! 

H is for Holidays - Something everyone loves doing - weather it's from going with my parents when I was a kid or getting drunk with my girls over the last few years, I have the best holiday memories!

I is for Isle Of Wight - My home, I have lived here my whole life and I love it. There's no place like home and this place is beautiful. Appley beach is one of my favourite places in the world.

J is for Joey - Boyfriend, Bestie and Roomie. Been with this guy since 2007 and wouldn't change him for the world.

K is for Kirstie - That would be me. Writer of the blog, taker of the photos, tweeter of the tweets ... HI! Make my day, click here and hit follow?!

L is for Life - Make the most of it. 

M is for Make-up - that was a bit of an obvious one! Make-up is one of the things in life that I have a passion for, I love spending money, time and effort on! (it is also for Musicals - one of my favourite things.... I just wish I could be in one!)

N is for 'New Post' - I am loving writing new posts everyday - my blog is my favourite hobby, I love putting all my spare time and effort into it. It makes me happy.

O is for Opportunity - this year I want to try and take every one that I get.

P is for Photographs - The greatest way to capture a moment and a memory <3

Q is for Queen - In my opinion one of the greatest bands ever to have been created. Freddie Mercury is a ledgend and We Will Rock You the musical is one of the best I've ever seen. 

R is for Rock Challenge - some of my favourite memories of being a teenager are the 5 years at high school doing Rock Challenge! My school was obvs amazing (totes biased!) we went to Germany every year to compete in the European comp and I just loved being the choreographer for 3 years of it!

S is for Springer Spaniels - My lil pups! If you've followed my blog for a while or follow me on twitter you know I my family have 2 Springer Spaniels - they are the cutest.

T is for Taylor Swift - I love her and her music. This is the artist I could listen to on repeat all day everyday, being front row at The Red Tour was a dream come true.

U is for Unbelievably amazing friends - I cannot even begin to start writing about how these people just make my life complete. The greatest girls and gay you will ever meet, I could not live without them.

V is for Voldemort .... H was taken so this is how I'm getting Harry Potter into my Life in Letters! I am such a Harry Potter fan - I still don't understand how people don't like it!

W is for Wizard Of Oz - Well you can tell from my blog name that I am a fan, always have been since I was little, I just love Judy Garland - my home is just full of Wizard Of Oz themed things.

X is for xoxo to all you lovely readers, followers and friends - you make me smile  :)

Y is for Youtube - a site that I have been glued to for years and one of the reasons I started this blog. There are so many people I am subscribed to from daily vloggers like the Shaytards to the obvious beauty babes like Zoe, Blair, Elle & Beth Mota! I just wish I had the confidence and time to do my own videos.

Z is for Zzzzzzzzzz - I like to sleep... alot. Oh & Zac Efron, who doesn't love Zac Efron?

I tag these 6 beauts .....

Liza - Glambeautys

Katie - Sugarfixx Beauty

Becky - Lipgloss and Lashes

Shree - Porcelain Shree

Laura - Tease Flutter Pout

Estelle - Letmegoxo

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Would You Rather? : The Beauty Edition

Recently I was tagged by the awesome Emma over at Emsypickle to join in with this Would you rather? tag! I really enjoying posts like these and seeing everyones answers and seeing as it was a Beauty edition I thought why not?! So here we are the Would You Rather Beauty Edition Tag!

1) Would You Rather... Lose all of your mascara, eyeliners, lipsticks and lipglosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?

Easy peasy first question! Would have to loose my palettes and eyeshadows. I only ever really wear them for a nice occasion or when I got out so I think I couldn't easily live without them .... whereas mascara and lipstick - hell no! 

2) Would You Rather... Chop off all your hair or never be able to cut it again?

This is a tough one! I think I would have to say chop off all my hair! It would look awful but I hate the thought of never being able to cut it again - ewww! And there's extensions, hair pieces, wigs.... so I'd find a way to make it work!

3) Would You Rather... Have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?

I'd have to say a coral cheek! I'm not one for blusher - especially pinks, so I would say coral!

4) Would You Rather... Have £1000 to spend all on clothes or all on make up?

Ahhhhh this is a toughy for me .... the thought of going on a major clothing spending spree is amazing BUT I'm going to be sensible and say Make-up. Mainly because it would last so so much longer! After I've worn something alot I'm over it and it will sit at the back of my wardrobe - whereas some fab make-up would last ages... and think how much you could buy with £1000! 

5) Would You Rather... Apply lipstick as eyeliner or eyeliner as lipstick?

I mean pink eyes are quite in and so are dark lips! But I think I'd say lipstick as eyeliner - I could rock that right? And think of all the colours of lipstick there are.... could get some great nudes and make a fab eyeliner!

6) Would You Rather...Only shop at MAC or Sephora?

Oh man.... Well I have neither of these near me haha so would be nice to shop at either! But I think as much as I like Mac I'd like the choice at Sephora with all the different brands (and they have perfumes!)

7) Would You Rather... Only use one eyeshadow or one lip colour for rest of your life?

One eyeshadow for sure! It would be a nice neutral nice colour - I HAVE to have my lip collection!

8) Would You Rather... Wear winter clothes in summer or summer clothes in winter?

You've got to say summer clothes in winter! Can easily layer up lots (and add some tights... people wear those in summer!) - the thought of being in heat with a huge jumper, scarf and jeans on is horrible!

9) Would You Rather... Have dark nails or bright nails all year round?

I'm such a sucker for dark nails - I think black looks gorgeous all year round.... but I think there is so much more choice with bright nails - pastels, neons, pinks, blues, greens, purples - I'd say bright!

10) Would You Rather... Give up your favourite lip product or favourite eye product?

I have so many favourites that I don't know what to say! I have to keep my fav mascara I'd say - so I'd give up my fav lip product (although that changes weekly!)

11) Would You Rather... Only be able to wear your hair in a ponytail or a messy bun?

Messy bun! I basically do this everyday anyway!

12) Would You Rather... Never be able to paint your nails again or never use lip gloss?

Am I allowed lipstick and lipbalm? Because if the ban is just on lipgloss then I'd have to keep my nail colours! I cannot stand having bare nails - on both fingers AND toes... gross!

13) Would You Rather... Shave eyebrows and have none at all or sharpie them in each day?

hahahaha! I would rather shave my eyebrows and then pencil them in everyday! Sharpie... just no!

14) Would You Rather... Live without make up or nail polish?

I would rather live without nail polish! I wouldn't enjoy life without make-up, what would I spend my money on?! and I would look about 14!

I love doing a good tag post - a big thank you to the lovely Emma! Check out her answers here.

I tag : EVERYONE - let me know if you join in!

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The 90s Tag

This is my 100th blog post - woooohooo yippee yay!
Ever since watching  Zoella & Tanya Burr do this tag in a video a few weeks ago I've wanted to join in and do it in post form on here!
I am the same age as Zoe as was born a month before her on 8th February 1990 - making me a hardcore 90s child, 1990 all the way baby!
So here we go .... The 90s Tag, with some hilarious photos for you all the enjoy....

1. Favourite Disney Film?
If we are talking about when I was younger I think I'm going to have to say The Lion King or Toy Story. I still remember standing in the huge line at my local cinema to go and see Toy Story for the first time when it came out in 1995 - it was so exciting because it was Pixar's first big movie! I remember always wanting the Buzz & Woody toys, I sound like a right tomboy! I'm still such a huge Disney fan, I always will be obsessed! (and yes that is my Disney DVD collection)


2. Favourite Music Artist?
Well clearly top of the list has to be the Spice Girls, I remember being 6 and going up to one of my friends in the playground and saying "Have you heard that song Wannabe?" - they were amazing and I even owned the Spice Girl trainers (yes they were a thing!)
I also LOVED Steps, my first ever concert was going to see Steps for my 9th birthday, my Mum even took me out of school early so we could go, haha like anyone could get away with doing that now! And yes I went to the reunion tour last year - it was awesome! I was a HUGE fan of pop music (and I still am) and loved all girls and boy bands going... S club 7, 5ive, A1 (the best boyband in my opinion), Aqua oh and I can't forget Britney Spears - check out my incredible CD selection!

3. Favourite Candy/Sweeties?
This list is endless! When I was younger I loved "Opal fruits" and I remember when they changed to Starburst! Do any of you remember that?
 Obviously all the 1p sweets you could get were just amazing, going to the corner shop and filling up a bag, when did this stop?!! I LOVED Wispa Gold's and am still extremely excited that they have bought them back! (ooo and I loved having Echo's in my lunchbox too :)

4. Favourite Game (Board Game, School Game etc)
Board Games... I loved Frustration and Kerplunk! Monopoly was fun but it always takes so long! My brother and I also had a Mega Drive which we were obsessed with - Sonic The Hedgehog and The Lion King were our favourites, we spent days and days on that machine!

5. Favourite McDonalds Happy Meal Toy?
Anything Disney!


6. Favourite Book?
Like all young girls in the 90s I was obsessed with Jacqueline Wilson books, I think I nearly read them all and I even met her at a book signing once (check out that photo!) When I was a little bit older aswell I LOVED Louise Renninson's books (The Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal snogging series.) - the movie was nowhere near as good as the books, I'd still read them now!


7. Favourite Clothing Store?
It has got to be Tammy Girl - I bloomin' well loved that store! My favourite items being a top which had a massive smiley face on it and was covered in badges and some super (and I mean huge) flare black jeans with a pink chain... oh I was such a skater girl!

8. Favourite NickJnr Show?
Well I didn't have NickJnr channel but there was alot of it on CBBC & CITV, I liked Rugrats and Alvin & the chipmunks! 
But when I was younger  my FAVOURITE show was without a doubt - Maid Marion and Her Merry Men - if you didn't watch this.. you missed out, it was amazing!

9. What would you watch when you got home from school?
What wouldn't I watch? Here's just a short list of shows I loved as a kid.... Playdays, Short Change, Byker Grove, Aquila, Madhouse, Jeopardy, Round The Twist, Rugrats, The Fresh Prince, The Simpsons, Buffy (which you all know if my fav show of all time), Clarissa Explain It All, Sabrina, Dinosaurs, Recess, Saved By The Bell, Hangtime, Stingray, Captain Scarlet, The Racoons, Kenan & Kel, The Secret World Of Alex Mac, Eerie Indiana, Arthur, Animorphs, Albert the fifth musketeer, Oscar's Orchestra  Dawson's Creek, Sister Sister, The Animals Of Farthing Wood, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Brum, Come Outside, Through The Dragons Eye, Live & Kicking, SMTV Live..... crickey the list is endless!

I wish there was more questions in this tag it's been so fun thinking back to my childhood!
Were you a 90s child?

The Skincare Tag

I was recently tagged by the gorgeous Liza from Glambeautys to do this tag! I LOVE Liza's blog and following her on twitter - make sure you go and get check her out - she is literally stunning and her blog is such a good read!
So without any more rambling here we go - Kirstie does the Skincare Tag .... (few of my face favs in the photo below)

1. Describe your skincare routine in five words.
Easy, Simple, Affordable, Refreshing & Light.

2. What is your skin type? 

I've said this in previously posts before but I think my skin is definitely a combination. I never used to get oily skin but over the last few years I tend to get a little oily on my forehead and a few other patches but also have dry spots around my nose.

3. What is your favourite skincare product? 

Without a doubt Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish I have lost count the amount of times I've raved about this on AYellowBrickBlog, it is just perfect for me, gets all my make-up of and always leaves my face feeling fresher than ever every single day!

4. Top blemish zapper?

I am (touch wood) extremely lucky with spots and don't really get outbreaks.... saying that I've had a few pop up over the last few weeks but I'm blaming that on the hot weather and me keeping my make-up routine the same during it! BUT in the odd occassion in which I get a hideous friend join my face I swear by Clearasil Ultra's Rapid Action Treatment Cream! Helps to reduce your spot and it's redness in just 4 hours! 

5. Face wipes….yay or nay?

If you asks me a few years ago I would say yay yay yay but nowadays I would say nay nay nay! I used these daily all throughout my teens but after using my current skincare products I have realised they weren't actually that great for my face especially for make-up removal! Saying that I do still have some at home for days where I am not wearing any make-up and want to freshen up but I don't include them in my daily routine.

6. Toner….yay or nay?

Liz Earle's Skin Tonic count? Then Yay! This stuff is amazing after cleansing and makes my skin feeling cleaner and brighter before using a moisturiser!

7. High end skincare or high end make up?

I'd pick high-end make-up, just because I am quite lucky with my skin and high-street products work just as well for me as higher end skincare products - so gimme the expensive make-up!!!

8. You’re in a French pharmacy and can only buy one item, what would it be? 

Bioderma Ceraline H20 - everyone cannot stop raving about this stuff so yes that is what I would pick! I've heard it's a rival for Cleane & Polish so would love to compare and make my own decision! 

9. Top skincare tip. 

Drink lots of water - I think this is my top tip for alot of things but I honestly think that drinking lots of water has so so many benefits and good effects on the body! Another one would be to NEVER sleep in your make-up, oh and try to have at least one day a week make-up free.

I TAG you all to join in with this tag and when you do make sure to let me know and send me a link, would love to read all your answers!

This? or That?

I've really been in the mood to do a tag post - I love reading them aswell as writing them and after asking on twitter for some ideas I decided to do the This or That? Tag post - Thank you LoveFromSammie for the recommendation! 

I think the point of the post is pretty obvious (I hope) there's a set of questions and I've just got to pick which one I would choose out of the two!
 So enough of me yapping.... Here we go .... there's 40 questions so get a cup of tea and get comfy...

1. Blush or Bronzer? 100% Bronzer! I love the stuff and to be honest I never really use blusher, I just don't really like it on me. And really all you have to do is embarrass me a bit and there you go - blushed up to the max for free!  

2. Lipgloss or Lipstick? I'm going to say lipgloss! Just for the pure fact that you can wear it for any occasion! Clear lipgloss if you basically want nothing and then you can layer on a red lipgloss if you want a vibrant lip! See I'm thinking these through and as much as I love lipsticks I think you can do more with lip glosses!

3. Eyeliner or Mascara? Oh hands down - Mascara! I have such short eyelashes that mascara literally saves my face from looking like a 15 year olds, couldn't live without it!
(All time favourite is Maxfactor Masterpiece max & current favourites are Benefit They're Real and Rimmel Lash Accelerator)  

4. Foundation or Concealer? Foundation. Even though I am blessed with fairly good skin I still wear it near enough everyday, I just prefer how I look with it on!
I always wear a full coverage foundation like L'oreal's True Match or Mac Studio Sculpt and really I only ever use concealer for the bags under my eyes!

5. Neutral or coloured eyeshadow? Neutral! Urban Decay's Naked Palette is my holy grail - I am obsessed with it. Any crazy colours just have me looking a bit dodgey (drag queen) where I have really small eyes! 

6. Pressed or loose eyeshadows? Pressed - cant be dealing with all that mess!

7. Brushes or sponges? Definitely brushes - think I've used a sponge once in my life! How the hell would you do a full-face of make-up with just sponges!!?

8. OPI or Nails Inc? To be honest I own both but wouldn't rave about either being my favourite! I'd definitley pick OPI for their range of colours, cute names and the overall quality of the product I think, but my favourite polishes are Barry M & Essie!

9. Long or Short? Both can look nice! I'd say if they are long then I think they need to be fake as they look neater (some peoples natural long nails creep me out....)! But I love the short look aswell, especially in summer with some nice shellac on them! 

10. Acrylic or natural? Can I say Gel? Or Shellac? If I'm having fake nails I always get gel with shellac polish on the and I LOVE shellac on its own too! 
BUT..... I own so many nail polishes aswell that its nice to have them natural so I can chop and change all the time! ( clearly just didn't answer that question....)

11. Darks or Brights? Brights! And I love pastels, so many different choices out there, I own like 20 shades of different pinks .... Is this normal? (I do love dark colours in winter though.)

12. Flower or no flower? No flower. This is a strange question.

13. Lotion or body butter? So I'm guessing these questions aren't about nails anymore..... I'd say body butter I love a thick creamy moisturiser like Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter! 

14. Body wash or soap? Body wash..... Soap kind of creeps me out.... Surely it's dirty? 

15. Jeans or sweatpants? If you catch me at home you will see that I LIVE in sweatpants/pyjamas so I think thats what I'd choose.... I don't think I'd pull them off walking down the highstreet though but I wear dresses/skirts/leggings more or less 24/7 anyway! 

16. Long sleeve or short? Short? Long? Depends on the weather I live in England! 

17. Dresses or skirts? Dresses - one item, outfit done. Boom. (Minus the thousands of accessories I'd clearly whack on too!) 

18. Stripes or plain? I'm going to say plain, I love stripes but these could be unflattering and plain is easier to style and accessorise! 

19. Flip flops or sandals? Sandals - anything that makes feet look a little bit prettier is good with me! 

20. Scarves or hats? You can go wrong with a good scarf and they are great for all seasons! (I am aware hats are too but shhh....I'm picking scarves as I don't want hat hair!)

21. Studs or dangly earrings? If this was 4 years ago I'd would have probably said dangly but I've changed my tune and basically never take out my Tiffany silver studs - so studs it is! 

22. Denim or Leather? There was no 22. so I've added one! I think I would have to pick leather... I can't live without a leather jacket!

23. Heels or flats? I love both! I'd probably go for flats (if this decision was for the rest of my life!) so many choices and can still rock a cute dress in flats/sandals! Also how would I go running if not?!

24. Cowboy or riding boots? Don't own either...... Can I say both? Neither? Not fussed people, I'm not fussed! 

25. Jacket or hoodie? Jacket, a hoodie is not acceptable for all occasions (am I taking this tag too seriously..?) 

26. Topshop or River Island?  Topshop, where I live we don't have River Island and I prefer Topshop to it anyway, they are always first to bring out the trends and the quality is always great.

27. Curly or Straight? Nice big curls look amazing! I think the length my hair is now aswell having it straight just doesn't suit me! 

28. Bun or ponytail? Buns! Messy or a neat doughnut I love them! Hair on top of your head is the most comfortable style ever. (Got to love a Zoella ponytail though!) 

29. Bobby pins or Butterfly Clips? Bobby pins (aka hair grips) are my life..... Although who steals them? I mean seriously one day I have 100 and then...2! Where do they go?!

30. Hair spray or Gel? Hairspray although I hardly ever use it - only if I've curled my hair or if I'm going on a night out! (Back in the year 2000 though I rocked that slick gel look ... Along with butterfly clips across my head!)

31. Long or Short? I've had both and loved both but LONG. Can do so much more with it, I cannot wait for mine to grow to a decent length! 

32. Light or dark? I have been every colour - literally. But always come back to blonde, I love it and most people say it suits me best (NOT for my personality haha!) So light! (although I do love the Kardashians....)

33. Side sweep bangs or full bangs (bangs = fringe)? I'd pick side sweep, easier to change and style differently. Had a full fringe a couple of years ago though and loved it ... Until it grew out!

34. Up or down? I normally have it up at the moment as I'm trying to grow it so not using any heat on it! But as soon as its long again I will be wearing it down all the time! 

35. Rain or Shine? Shine - Sunshine makes you happier - fact! Although being snuggled up inside when it's raining is an amazing feeling.

36. Summer or Winter? I love both but living in England we never get a summer anyway so I'm going to say winter! I love wrapping up and layering my outfits plus it's Christmas and my birthday (Feb is still winter in my opinion!) - bonus!

37. Fall Or Spring? Fall for Bestival, Spring for Easter (I love chocolate.)

38. Chocolate or Vanilla? (haha in link to the previous question!) I love chocolate, if I could I would live off it - breakfast, lunch and dinner.

39. Shower or Bath? Shower, makes me feel cleaner, fresher and it's lot easier to use everything! A nice relaxing bath is good once in a while though! 

40. Comedy or Horror? Comedy - I love stuff that can make me laugh out loud, things like Bridesmaids make me so happy!

So there we go, maybe you learnt a bit more about me then? What are your thoughts? Any questions you totally disagree with me with?

 I TAG YOU ALL to do the This Or That Tag! I wouldlove to know what you'd pick and why so make sure to send me your links if you do this post!