Top Tips For Getting Your Eyebrows Waxed!

Hello everyone!

About a month ago I got my eyebrows waxed for the first time so I thought I would share some of my tips and suggestions with you for when you get your eyebrows waxed.

1. First time? Go with a friend!

If it's the first time you're getting them done then you might want to take along a friend. If they've had it done before they can reassure you about what's going to happen and if they haven't then you can get it done together!

2. Don't wear makeup.

I wouldn't suggest wearing any makeup particularly on your eyes and eyebrows. Just so the person doing the waxing can see all the strays that may be lurking beneath you makeup (that sounds so gross!) Also when the hair gets ripped off it's going to leave you with some open pores for a little while so you don't want your makeup sinking in there and giving you spots around your perfect new brows!

3. Don't make plans for that day!

(I can not stress this strongly enough!)

Go to get them done on a day that you don't have anything else planned for because honestly it's a tad embarrassing walking around with red eyebrows!

4. Take something to cover your eyebrows.

This isn't a desperate one but if you have to walk or take public transport back to your house then I would recommend taking a hat, head scarf, big sunglasses etc. to cover up your eyebrows just because they are going to be really red and from experience I can tell you, you will get a few weird stares!

5. Make it as easy as possible.

Whoever is doing your eyebrows whether it be a female or male will be fully trained in what they do but if you're worried about it try not to make a big fuss because even if they are very nice (which I'm sure they will be) they may have already had a hard day and you making a fuss isn't going to earn their sympathy, it may just earn you a slap around the face! haha

6. Don't scrunch up your eyes!

Fair enough if you flinch a little when the strip is pulled off but when the strip or wax is on your eyebrows don't scrunch up your eyes because a. it may mean not all of the hairs come off properly b. it will probably just hurt more! and c. you're just wasting the persons time.

7. Don't worry!

I know I've just made the whole thing seem like a bit of an ordeal but if you just get in there, get it done and get out (after you've paid of course!) then there won't be any problems and if you've had your eyebrows threaded before I can assure you it hurts no more than that :)

Okay, so I hope I've helped some of you and if not then...sorry about that!

But if anyone is wondering whether to get their eyebrows threaded or waxed I would definitely recommend having them waxed it's quicker, it lasts longer and it really doesn't hurt as much!

-Belle xxx

RIP Drake xxx

Hello everyone.

Today's post is quite emotional for me to write because it is going to be a post about my rabbit Drake who passed away on 26th December 2012

To be honest with you I don't even remember what year it was when I got him, I guess I was too excited to take a mental note of the date.

I had really wanted a rabbit for ages and when my parents finally agreed I was so happy.

We looked around in different pet shops and finally I decided on an all black rabbit in the adoption section of Pets At Home.

He had had a previous owner and I believe was previously called Barry but I decided that wasn't the name I wanted to keep so I named him Drake (a name my family did not agree on!)

Because he already had a few owners before, when I got him he was no longer a bunny but he was as cute a any bunny would have been.

Even though he could be a bit of a monster when we let him run around the garden and then he would refuse to get back into his hut for a good 30 minutes! I love him so much and my life without him is surprisingly different.

I don't have many pictures of him, but I do have these to of him playing in the snow one year.

I don't really want to go into details into how he died, partially because we are not 100% and partially because it is too hard to relive it.

But basically it was obvious there was something wrong with him in the morning, we left because we were going to my grandparents for the day, and when we came back he had passed away.

I don't know whether I'll be getting any new pets of my own for a while but having Drake was one of the best experiences of my life so far.

R.I.P Drake,

Love you forever xxx

What To Do If You're Single On Valentine's Day (For Girls!)

Hello!

So it's getting to that time of year again where the shops are over flowing with heart shaped EVERYTHING and red roses are the main attraction at a florist.

But behind the lovey dovey exterior of Valentine's Day is the painful truth that a whole bunch of us are going to be alone on the most romantic day of the year!

But don't worry girls! You don't need a boy to have fun on Valentine's Day!

There are a lot of super fun things you can do with your girlfriends that will guarantee you more fun than squeezing yourself into an uncomfortably tight dress to look good for your special someone!

So throw away those tissues and read on to find out 3 ways that you can have fun on February 14th without a date!

1. Shopping Trip!

If you are like me, a girl who loves nothing better than shopping, then this is the perfect thing to do to keep your mind occupied!

Go out and shop to your hearts content!

Let yourself go and have a good old time until you've bought so much your arms are weighing you down to the ground!

Even if you do break the bank a bit it's a sure fire way to get you cheered up, and lets face it, it means you get loads of new stuff! Hehe!

2. Pamper Yourself!

Have your own little spa session right in the comfort of your own home!

Do your nails and have a little giggle at how funny each other looks with face packs on!

You could even get creative and make your own face packs with strawberries, bananas, oats, avocado and all sorts of goodies that you can find in your kitchen.

It's fun and will make you feel all nice and refreshed!

3. Movie Night!

Cuddle up with your best friend(s) and some tasty snacks and watch your favourite films.

If you are someone with no problems being single on Valentine's then fell free to whip out the Romantic films to get in the Valentine spirit.

But if not then I'd recommend watching a comedy that is sure to leave you laughing away into the night!

Can we take a moment to realise EVERY film I own is a kids films!

So, they are just my three ideas of fun Valentine's Day activities!

Don't worry if you are going to be single this Valentine's, trust me there are a whole lot of girls just like you, me included!

Tell me in the comments what you are doing for Valentine's Day, whether or not you have a date!

I'll probably be sat at home on Youtube!

Come back soon!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Bye!

-Belle xxx

GCSE Options!

Hello you beautiful people!

(That was really stalker of me to say!)

Sorry I haven't done a blog post in a while (bad Ellie!) I've just been a bit stuck on what to write about!

But I've thought of something which I hope you enjoy!

(I'd just like to say I got this idea from love4beauty2412 she's actually amazing so check out her blog here and click here to see her Youtube channel!)

So lets get into this!

I'm going to be talking to you about options!

Not the kind of options like, should I eat an apple or cake? Or should I have a strawberry or chocolate milkshake? (ah, the age old question!)

I'm talking about options at school for your GCSEs and if you don't know what GCSEs are they are the big tests you do at the end of year 11 and work up to for two years!

We have a few core subjects that we have to do:

English

Maths

Science

RS (Religious Eductation/Studies, it also covers Philosophy and Ethics)

PE (Physical Education)

and I think it's just at my school but it's also compulsory that we take a language.

Then I believe we get around 4 options as long as they fit into your timetable.

(are we keeping up so far!)

At the moment these are the options I'm thinking about taking:

German (as my compulsory language)

Drama

History

Dance (which I think comes under PE but I have to wait to find out)

And even though that's only really 2 options because Dance and German are in the "have to do" category I think it should fill a whole timetable because Dance takes up A LOT of time!

Oh! I forgot to mention, seeing as I'm in top set Science (no bragging intended!) I also have to do Triple Science which takes up one of my options.

Basically Triple Science just means that we will learn a bit more than lower groups because they believe we are able to cope with it.

So, to sum up in one handy little list I am hoping next year my timetable will include:

English

Maths

Triple Science

German

RS

Dance

Drama

History

I really hope I can fit in all of my options in!

Thanks for reading!

Leave any blog requests in the comments because I hate not knowing what to write about!

Come back soon!

Bye!

-Belle xxx