June Favourites | Youtube

Todays video is all of my favourites from the month of June. I take about my favourite make-up items, new clothing pieces and my nightmare hair!

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Thank you for watching,

AshleyJayneCookie xo

What's In My Carry On Bag? | Youtube

In this weeks video I show you what I'm taking in my carry on bag to the holiday I'm currently on, I'M IN SPAIN! Here's my channel- AshleyJayneCookie Channel

March Lookbook | Youtube

Here are two outfits I have loved wearing recently, hope you enjoy!

What's In My Travel Wash Bag? | Youtube

Here is the first instalment of my 'Holiday Series' where I show you what is in my travel wash bag, it all fits into one big makeup bag from Primark. I have skin care, make-up, hair care and more.
Hope you enjoy!

Holiday Haul | AshleyJayneCookie

My second video in my 'Holiday Series' is a holiday Haul, of all the things fashion and accessories that I have bought for my upcoming holiday to Benidorm which is this weekend! Click here to watch all my Holiday Series video.  Hope you enjoy my haul.

Five Good Things





I thought I'd start a new series that I do every month where I tell you five good things from the past month, it could be new beauty products or something I've been up to or going to do.


01. I GOT A NEW JOB. Yes after a month of not working I will be starting work this month as a Play Worker in a primary school, there just paperwork to go through then I'll start. I have missed been able to treat my self to some new products- my wishlist is high now!


02. I've talked about it loads but I'm GOING TO SPAIN at the end of this months, I have been prepared for this all months. I've already started packing aswell. I haven't been abroad in 6 years so I'm feeling anxious aswell, did I say its my first abroad holiday with Anthony? I'm so excited!


03. I've had loads of time to film and upload this month, go and check out my youtube channel- AshleyJayneCookie. There is also a Holiday Series coming that starts next week, hopefully.


04. Also why is it still snowing in March? I know its been freezing but seriously it needs to stop. Can you tell I don't like snow? haha.


05. It was Mothers day last Sunday so myself and my mum went to my sisters house in Lincoln where she cooked us a Sunday dinner and drank shloer and buck fizz and gave mum her presents.

February Favourites | Youtube



Here is everything I've been loving in February, there are films, makeup brushes and sunglasses! I know its slightly late but I'm still loving these products! Here it is, hope you enjoy...

My Make-Up Brush Essentials



 

I thought in todays post I'd share with you my essential make-up brushes for everyday. Oh and aren't these roses gorgeous, Valentines gift from Anthony. Firstly the fake marble effect brush holder is from Tescos. The second photo is of course my Real Techniques Powder Brush, which is actually the only brush I have tried for applying my powder. Its great because of how big the brush is it just makes it easier and quicker to apply. Next up is my eye brushes, for my all over eyeshadow brush I use is a Barbara Daly eyeshadow brush and for blending out my crease I use the Zoeve 221 Luxe Soft Crease brush, I love a smoky eye make-up look and is fits in the crease of your eye perfectly. I cant' wait to try out more Zoeva brushes. Another from Zoeva is the 317 Wing Liner Brush obviously from the name you know what it is I use it to fill in my eyebrows and to line my eyes with powders. My newest addition is the Spectrum C03 FLawless Finish brush which I got in my February BirchBox  I cant wait to try more of these brushes, I use this brush for applying my highlighter as its tapered and the right size to glide on the high point of your face. For my concealor and what I used to use for highlighter is the Real Techniques Setting Brush I first saw Lily Pebbles use this brush for her concealer, its small enough to fit into them smaller places on your face such as under the eyes and around the nose. Lastly is my foundation brush also a new discovery is the Real Tecnhiques Buffing Brush in the Core Collection and yes I did buy the core collection just for the buffing brush but it was worth it for the size it gets the foundation put on and blending quickly.

 

 

 

What I Eat In A Day #1 | Youtube

Here is my first edition of 'What I Eat In A Day' video, this is a realistic video of what I ate on a weekday. I really enjoy watching these videos so I hope you enjoy watching my version, there will defiantly be more!

Birchbox February Edition

Last week I received my February Birchbox Edition in the post. This is my third and last birchbox that I've payed for. This months box I felt spoilt, there were two full sized products which were the Spectrum make up brush and the exclusive LOC eye shadow pencil. I have been used this taped brush for my highlighter and it works wonders as well as the brush its self being colourful. I also received the Frat boy blusher by the Balm which I've always wanted to try, its the perfect suttle flushed colour as I don't wear blusher often this is the perfect colour. In a pouch you receive a make up remover wipe from Derm Eyes, which as there's only one I haven't used it yet. You will also get a Korres Milk Protein cleanser, this is my first korres product, its a cleanser for your face to remove makeup and clean your face I still have not used this product either. I go on holiday in March and Im trying to save the travel sizes to take away with me. 



Lou Lou's Vintage Fair

 

 

This past weekend I visited Lou Lou's Vintage Fair. It is an event for those who have a passion and interest in Vintage things from food to clothes and even hair styles! The stalls are affordable and were flooded with people impressed by the large selection each stall had to offer. The two photos above is the only purchased I made this day, its a beautiful gold band with diamantes from Diamond In The Sky, it fits perfectly on my ring finger. On our way out we passed the cake stall and couldn't help admiring the cakes they had on offer.

If these photos aren't enough I also vlogged the day. Click this link to watch <<<

Chocolate Rice Cakes

 

  



I've been enjoying Chocolate Rice Cakes recently but I've also noticed it would be cheap and more fun to make them myself and it only has six steps. It's quick, healthy and contains chocolate!

So all you'll need is:

- Plain rice cakes

- Chocolate of your choice (I used milk chocolate)

- You can also add mixed fruit bag or nuts. Personally I did not.

STEP ONE: Lay out your plain rice cakes onto a tray with baking paper.

STEP TWO: Break your chocolate into small chunks into a microwaveable or heatproof bowl.

STEP THREE: Either microwave the chocolate and keep stirring every 20 seconds until melted or boil some water over the hob putting the heatproof bowl over the simmering water, make sure you water is not touching the bowl and keep stirring.

STEP FOUR: Once its melted using a spoon to pour the melted chocolate over each rice cake, use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate evenly.

STEP FIVE: This is when you can add your fruit and nuts whilst the chocolate is still warm.

STEP SIX: Leave the tray on the side for 10 minutes until the chocolate to cool before enjoying!

Morning Routine | Youtube

My Morning Routine



Here is my Current Morning Routine, I do my morning skin care routine, make up and showing you my outfit for these cold days were having in the UK with plenty more in between. I uploaded it last night, so I hope you enjoy this video!

Starting My Bullet Journaling

I've recently started a Bullet Journal, I first heard about this through Lily Pebbles Blog Post. She explains it better then I ever could. This system was started by an American Man and before started I watched a lot of videos and read a lot of blog posts before I made the choice to do Bullet Journal as my 2016 diary. Firstly the notebook I use is the same as Lily's its the LEUCHTTURM1917 Dotted A5 Notebook I ordered it from Amazon. Its the perfect at home and carry around size the pages are also numbered! I started in Febuary because I only purchased this book on the last week of January.


Here are my first few pages- I changed the 'Key' to fit me and make it easier to understand.  There is also the 'Main Index' which is obvious you number and write what is on each page to make each feature easy to find. I also have a year at glace which is every month and date.


The Future Log is for the following 3 or 6 months to make it easier and to remember when you plan dates for future months.


I added some of my own features instead of using all the recommended as they wasn't applicable to me. The features I added myself are my '2016 Goals' and the 'Tracker', I love the tracker page I use it to check of when I upload a Youtube video, blog post and Instagram and to check of going for walks and taking iron vitamins.


The 'Month At A Glance' is obvious a over view of the month and what there is to come. I also on this double page have my 'February Goals' and 'To-Dos' this is pretty self explanatory.


The last few pages of February are the 'Daily Logs'. I set this out as the Erin Condren Life Planner as I've also wanted on so that there is a week on a double spread. I include TV programs, to do lists, Youtube and blog to dos and birthdays!


I am going to keep you updated with this system throughout the year, I have a holiday in March so be prepared for lots of holiday fun filled things coming next.

Youtube Channel Trailer | Youtube

Youtube Channel Trailer

On Monday I uploaded my Channel Trailer. I've had my youtube for about 3 years now and I thought for any new viewers I'd let them see who I am and what I do on my channel in a 1 minute long montage. I'm really happy with how it came out and I'm looking forward to my youtube to evolve.

The Nude Lipsticks



My lipstick collection has been growing so much lately I thought it was about time I let you see my nude collection. Nude lipstick is my go-to for any and every day. I have lipsticks, liners, glosses and lacquers.


I'm only going to talk about my favourites from the photo above else we'll be here all day.
So firstly the lip liner, I never used to use lip liners but could not live without them! My new favourite is MAC Soar, this is a recent purchase in the last 2 weeks and I've worn it nearly everyday- so creamy and they stay put!


Next up are the lip-glosses I've never been into lip glosses until lately but this Loreal Infallible Mega Gloss in 110 has changed it for me its creamy and not in a sticky way! Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial isn't exactly a gloss its called a lip lacquer its like a cream lipstick. Its staying power is incredible and this colour is a more picky but perfect for everyday.


Just the lipsticks to go now, first I've got the Clinique Nude Pop, this came in a magazine but I am considering but the Melon Pop from this collection- ViviannaDoesMakeUp talks about these lipsticks quite a bit. One of the two drugstore lipsticks is Rimmel Lasting Finish lipstick in 08 my first lipstick wold you believe! Love the Kate collections at Rimmel I have 4 in total- I'll do a blog post about them all at a later date. My second drug store is Revlon Ultra HD lipstick in Rose. I grabbed two of these when they was realised last year, again there so cream and easy to wear.
I left my favourite to last it is... MAC Syrup lipstick my first and only MAC lipsticks but after trying Syrup it wont be my last MAC lipstick. I love this especially over the Soar lipliner they're the perfect combination. That's it for all my Nudes, this collection will defiantly grow this year, that's a promise!

Sister's Graduation January 2016

Last week it was my Sisters University graduation, she was studying Nursing for the past 3 years. It was a proud moment she's the first out of my whole family to attend university AND graduate. It was a lovely ceremony in the cathedral. I love an occasion to get dressed up aswell. The graduates get to wear a shawl and cap like they do in the American films- its so cute! Although she finished University in September they only just had the graduation now in January. I'm so proud of my sister for such a big achievement. This last photo is the cap throwing into the air- it failed miserably!

Check out my social media for more graduation photos! 



Review: Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

The Benefit mascara called Roller Lash is incredible,  it will set you back by £19.50. It is only a mini size but I love miniature products their so cute! This mascara is amazing, I hear it is better then the 'they're real mascara'. If you watch youtubers or read blogs you'll know they talk about this product a lot and love it. It is meant to lift and curl the lashes using a 'hook n roll' brush, as a girl with short eyelashes this is just what I need. I only need 2 coats and my lashes are lifted! I'll definitely be getting my hands on the full size!



January Favourite 2016

I have been enjoying so many things this month and I wanted to share this with you and enable you to go out and purchase these products. They are all incredible. I talk about not one but TWO perfumes this month, both gifts from Christmas and my birthday- which was last week btw! And also included this a stunning lip pencil this makes my lips look yummy! I have been super busy the past week to bring you decent content.