36 Week Pregnancy Update

The past few weeks have been busy to say the least! We went on holiday to Devon for 5 days, had a baby shower and Liam graduated university for the last time!

It is so lovely to have the photos and memories of Baby Fish at these events but my god did he make himself known!

Things have really ramped up recently, let talk about it!

1. Officially nothing fits, nothing. I have been shoe horning myself into maxi dresses and hoping they don't burst at the seems. 

2. It's not only clothes that doesn't fit, now neither do my shoes or my jewellery! I noticed while on holiday that my ankles had really swollen up and I could barely get my shoes on, I wore a Thomas Sabo anklet on the first day of holiday and by the last, I couldn't get it on. I did have a ring snuggie on my engagement ring which I no longer need and I live in flip flops. 

3. A whole week of walking along beaches and non stop activity really took its toll, I have never felt more tired in my life but also never felt better in my own skin! It was so nice getting my bump out in a bikini and taking gorgeous beach bump pics! 

4. I had the best time at my baby shower and am so grateful to everyone that made the day special and got lovely presents for Baby Fish. 

5. Washing baby clothes is a bloody nightmare, the whole time a wash is on I find myself constantly worrying that everything will come out misshapen or the wrong colour. It hasn't happened yet but I'm a washing disaster so I'm waiting for it!

6. I think I have a stretch mark, it is faint and pink but I feel like its getting darker. I'm not too sad about it as I expected it to happen but with only 4 weeks left! How annoying!

7. I am still being sick, I think it is safe to assume now that it isn't going away. I'm fairly certain I will throw up during birth/labour. 

8. His movements are so strong now that they are quite often really unpleasant. His rolls make me feel physically sick but at the same time, if I don't feel like every 5mins I panic like crazy.  

9. I think I have carpel tunnel, my fingers are constantly tingling/numb. Midwife says it's nothing to worry about but it really is driving me mad! 

10. We have had our 36week scan which was a horror from start to finish, the lady who did my blood test and blood pressure I swear was trying to kill me. She did my blood pressure repeatedly until my whole arm went purple and I couldn't move it then she tried to take blood from that arm which obviously didn't have any as it was dead! So she proceeded to wiggle the needle around and stab at me for ages before moving to the other arm. Then the lady doing the scan was so rough that she bruised my stomach but the overall outcome was that baby is fine and not quite as large as they originally thought so thats good at least!

I honestly can't get my head around the fact that he is due to be here in 4 weeks! We are completely prepared though, everything is washed, folded, put away, built and stocked up! The only thing left to do is get a mirror and window shades for the car, so I'm just using my time to sleep and relax my aching body now! 

Please don't be late little boy! I can't wait any longer to meet you! 

Top Five Urban Decay Products in Collaboration with "Retrospect of a Mermaid"

I’m Coli & I love posting on my blog ‘Retrospect of a Mermaid’. Today I’m so happy to write a guest post on Amy’s lovely blog. 

So I’m sharing my Top 5 Urban Decay Products. If you’ve read my blog you’ll know I’m a bit obsessed with this incredible brand, they were the first makeup brand I truly feel in love with & ever since the obsession has just grown. I love the daring edge they add to the beauty industry! So I’ll admit it’s difficult to cut it down, but I’ve decided to share my 5 “Must Have” products. 

1. A Palette – 

Urban Decay is known for their palettes, mostly their ‘Naked’ palettes. It’s your choice of which one, my advice would be to get in store & try swatch one or two. Some people have preferences on what shades they wear or often like to base it off their own colouring. If you still can’t decide & I had to chose one to suggest it would have to be the ‘Ultimate Basics’ palette – matte & such pretty shades, there’s endless possibilities - you need it! 

2. A Lipstick – 

‘Lipstick is my Vice’ - well it definitely will be when there is 100 to decide from, with 6 finishes & a liner to match most shades. I highly recommend trying an Urban Decay Lipstick. From the packaging to the pigment I really love these lipsticks. Shades I recommend: Back Talk, Rush, Stark Naked & 1993. 

3. Setting Spray – 

A ‘Holy Grail’ product in my makeup bag (I’d say in most makeup loving peoples) has to be ‘All Nighter’ setting spray. It’s so refreshing & honestly makes my makeup last all day. It’s fantastic & I love the packaging revamp, plus it comes in a very handy travel size, perfect for your handbag. 

4. Foundation – 

I struggled to find a makeup that really worked with my skin type, until Urban Decay brought out their ‘All Nighter Foundation’ being full coverage & long wear is brilliant. Plus the huge range of shades, I’m so pale & so in-between shades yet shade 3.25 suits me perfectly. It’s so buildable & blendable. I honestly love this foundation & recommend it to everyone, at least try it out! 

5. Perversion – 

Maybe it’s cheating, okay it is mega cheating but you have to try at least one of the ‘Perversion’ products from Urban Decay. “All Black Everything” is probably my life motto! 

· ‘Perversion’ Mascara, it really lives up to the ‘Bigger, Blacker, Badder’ vibe. It’s a must have in my makeup bag. 

· Be very daring & pair the Perversion lipstick & matching liner. Not an everyday lipstick but something different to have in your collection. 

· 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil, the Razor Sharp Longwear Liquid Liner or Fine Point Eye Pencil are all Black eye liner options! I love using them for sharp black smoky eye looks, it’s worth having at least one in your collection! 

All available to buy from Urban Decay online or if you have a local Store/Counter. So there you have it, my 5 Urban Decay products you ‘must have’ in your makeup bag. As I said it was hard to decide, they have so many products that I love. So what’s your favourite Urban Decay product? Any you could recommend? I love hearing from you so comment & link me your posts! 

If you liked this post please drop over to my blog & have a read of some of my others posts! And again thanks so much to the lovely Amy for letting me be a guest writer on her blog! 

As always, Thanks for reading! And until next time! 

RoaM -X- 

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Christmas Watchlist

As much as I love the classics like Home Alone and The Santa Clause. sometimes it's nice to watch something a little more modern. Christmas is my favourite time of the year, snuggling up under blankets, candles lit and the twinkling of Christmas tree lights. These are the things I've been snuggling up to watch this year!

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure 

This film has been out since 2011 but I watched it for the first time last year. The Beethoven franchise goes back forever, I remember loving them as a kid and I think that is partly why I love this now. It is so child like and stupid but so enjoyable at the same time. I've watched it once this year so far and I'm sure i'll watch it a few more times!

Christmas With The Coopers

The Coopers are my new favourite Christmas family. I am head over heels in love with this film. It came out in cinema last year and I went to see it, loved it then but I love it even more after watching it this year. It is a heart warming yet slightly depressing film about family relationships and growth. It is so real and it's told from the voice of the family dog, Rags. So thats a win for me.

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas is family favourite for many people even though it is still relatively new to the Christmas scene and with good reason! The film somehow takes a very classic approach to Santa and what he does but also a very new refreshing take with the space ship and the elf technologies. On first watch I hated it but it soon won me over!

Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special 

This is the best Christmas Special ever aired on television. It is the most hilarious, quotable special in the universe and arguably the best episode of all the Gavin and Stacey episodes. 

"oh oh oh merry Christmas" 

What are your favourite Christmas much watches? 

My Current Love For Country

I've always loved country music, mostly modern stuff and in the summer time just cant get enough of it! 

These are the 12 songs I've been blaring none stop in my car with the windows down, purposely taking the longer more scenic route home. Look them up and take along drive! If you know of a country song that needs to be on this playlist, tell me in the comments!

1. Jamie Lynn Spears - Sleepover

                          

2. Jamie Lynn Spears - Run

3. Clare Bowen - Black Roses

4. Carrie Underwood - Play On

5. Carrie Underwood - Temporary Home

6. Carrie Underwood - All American Girl

7. Cam - Burning House

8. Edens Edge - Swinging Door

9. Edens Edge - Feels So Real

10. Taylor Swift - Our Song

11. Shania Twain - You're Still The One

12. Shania Twain - Forever And For Always 

Get To Know EverydayAmy

It's time to get to know the blogger behind the blog. Facts about me, my life, my family. If you have any further questions please do ask me in the comments and I will make it my mission to reply!

Firstly, my name is Amy.

I am 23, turning 24 this coming Sunday. My birthday this year falls on Fathers Day.

My parents separated when I was 14 and I stayed living with my dad, my sister and my little brother. My brother was 1 when they split so I helped raise him. Taking him to school everyday and doing anything else my dad couldn't be there for.

My sister recently has a baby, my little niece, Evie.

I live in a small village in a cute little one bedroom house with my boyfriend, Liam, our puppy and our five guinea pigs.

Our puppys name is Watson.

The guinea pigs are called Kansas, Ramona, Nova, Stella and Rocket.

We had more guinea pigs as I have an addiction but sadly last year three of them died. 

Liam and I have been together for 4 years in August and it just feels insane to have been together for so long, it has gone so fast but at the same time I feel like I've known him forever.

We have never been abroad together but are planning on doing so next year. We do however love holidays to Devon and Center Parcs which is odd because I am not very outdoorsy.

I am a make up addict and have more than I know what to do with. Yet I still continue to buy more. 

I am not afraid to be creative with my make up so will happily rock crazy colours and style.

My favourite cosmetics brands are Urban Decay and Revolution. 

I like to dress nicely but I don't really enjoy clothes shopping and tend to stick to safe options then accessorise them to make it more exciting and put together.

I wish I had studied something animals related as I have a huge connection with animals and would love a career with them. I also love customer service and working with computers so a combination job would be amazing!

I love decorating and diy decor which means that I live on Pinterest but rarely ever pin anything. 

I have on obsession with rose gold and gold, I know everyone else is over it but I still love it.

I am a seriously fussy eater, I don't like fruits, vegetables out salad so it can be really hard for me to eat healthily. 

It is also really hard not to end up with a burger in ever restaurant I go to.

I require a lot of sleep but am also a night owl so I often dose off during the day.

I have a fear of greasy hair so I wash mine every single day without fair.

Despite this, I am super lazy and almost never style it or straighten it. 

My hair also rejects hair dye so I have always had the same colour hair because whenever I dye it the colour will be gone in a few weeks.

Im really OCD with organisation. Everything needs to be in the exact right place and sitting at the exact right angle.

This drives my boyfriend mad because I will moan about him not hanging the towels the way I like or putting the cushions on the sofa they correct way.

I love movies and have a huge collection but I am also very critical and am hard to please.

I have a huge range of musical tastes, from heavy rock to country and everything in between.

I am extremely shy and nervous in my places and around new people and this often stops me from doing new things.

Goodness, I have no much more I could tell but I don't want to bore you to death. Hopefully you know me a little better now but please ask me if they is anything else you would like to know and maybe ill do a part two to this post! 

My Top 6 Everyday Lip Products

I have so many lipsticks, lip glosses, tints and stains but none of them get used except these 6... 

I find lip products rather annoying, constantly having to reapply, not wanting to eat or drink through fear of messing it up or getting the dreaded crusty line on your inner lip mid shift at work. It's disgusting and i'd rather not wear anything on my lips at all then deal with the stress. 

I'm sure you all know what I mean!

But these six products are perfection! All long wearing, long lasting and don't wear off badly. My perfect six.

1. Soap N Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Matte Lip in Choccoberry

This little bullet is freakishly tiny which makes it perfect for popping in you handbag or pocket, it is a beautiful berry toned brown that packs a colourful punch yet somehow looks very everyday. It is smooth and buttery in consistency, last hours and can be reapplied without removing the left over product first. Which is a huge plus for me. 

2. Maxfactor Infinity Lasting Lip Tint in 05

These bad boys have been on the shelves for ages, I had a few back in the day but recently found this one in a local bargain store for £1! You can also buy them on amazon for a steal. I like the formula because it is sheer and long lasting, so easy just to throw on and not worry about at all for the rest of the day. It does wear off eventually but it wear away evenly so doesn't require a top out. This particular shade is a muted Kylie Jenner shade for wimps, love it. 

3. NYC Smooch Proof

This is a liquid stain with a soft sort of creamy texture. It dries quickly on the lips and this particular shade is great for just adding a slight colour to your lips, I wear this almost every single day to work. NYC can be purchased from Superdrug and they usually have a 3 for £5 deal which makes this little beauty totally cost effective.

4. PS... Super Matte Liquid Lipstick in 02

I love the idea of liquid lipsticks but had yet to find one I loved because they all seemed to crust off on the inner lip and be impossible to reapply. Until I found this. It is from Primarks beauty range and it is the most incredible formula. It is drying like all liquid lipsticks but it also has a lovely velvet feel on the lips, the best bit though is that when it starts to flake off you can just add another layer and it looks perfect! You can literally reapply all day long and it will look great!

5. Tanya Burr Cosmetics Lipgloss in Lunch Date

I wasn't sure whether to include this as it is very different to the other picks in that it is not long lasting and it can become incredibly sticky after a time but for some reason I keep coming back to it. It is a lovely everyday shade with a beautiful glossy finish, it has its flaws but it can be easily reapplied. It is a pain to keep applying after every sip of drink but if constant reapplication doesn't bother you then this is a great one.

6. MUA Lipstick in Shade 11

I love this lipstick because I just feel so put together when I wear it. It is a classy everyday brown with a luxurious silky smooth texture, the packaging is simple but elegant and the best part is that it is only £1! I wear this all the time!

So those are my top picks! Everything can be found at either Boots or Superdrug with the exception of the PS.. Liquid Lipstick which is available in Primark. 

Comment below your top lip products, your everyday essentials! Id love to know!

January Favourites

January has been such a quick little month! It has just flown by! It hasn't been the best month but thanks to Christmas, I have had so much to love!

So lets get into it!

Beauty

 Zoella Wonder Hand

I got this as a Christmas present and I am in love! I don't really get dry skin so I've never been big on hand creams but I am converted. The scent is divine, the packaging is super cute and it is just addictive. I apply it literally 10 times a day. 

Maybelline Color Tattoo - Creme De Rose

I received so many eyeshadows for Christmas and this has been my base of choice. The colour is perfect for giving a completely soft, matte, smooth base and ensures that any shadows I apply on top are completely true to colour. It also looks great alone so this really is a great product. For a full review, have a look a few posts back!

Collection Contour Kit 

I picked this up simply because it was £2.99, such a delicious bargain that I had to have. Ive been loving my Benefit Hoola but I was going through it so quickly that I decided I needed a cheaper alternative to wear on a day to day basis. I love this, the contour is so natural looking and easy to apply. The highlight is nice too but I feel like its a little too shimmery for me.

Music

Panic! At The Disco - Death Of A Bachelor

January in my opinion has been terrible for music, nothing has caught my eye other than this little master piece by Panic! This album is like a beautiful little piece of nostalgia and I'm loving it. My previous blog post is a review of this album, if you're interested!

TV Shows

Pretty Little Liars - Season Six

Everyone loves PLL this is no surprise and it is probably in almost everybody's favourites, I don't want to be boring but it is amazing and it is a favourite. Its killing me to wait a whole week between episodes! So annoying!

Shadow Hunters

Shadow Hunters is a new Netflix original based on The Mortal Instruments book series, I am a fan of the books and I loved the movie so I was super excited to see this. Its not as good as id hoped it would be but I'm still finding myself super excited for it to be on every Wednesday so I must like it!

Books

Extraordinary Means

I cannot tell you how bloody much I loved this book, I was full on addicted for two days. I read it so quickly! And I was heartbroken once it was over. Im still upset that I cant keep reading. It is a sad book but it is mostly about love and hope, its beautiful and you need to read it!

Youtuber

Miss Budget Beauty

Miss Budget Beauty has a beautiful family, a cute dog, shows affordable products and is most importantly, so relatable! I feel like I could know her, she is normal but also charming and lovely. I get so excited when she posts a new video, check her out!

Thanks for taking the time to see what I've been loving this past month, what have you guys been loving?

Wishlist: Rose Gold/Copper

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Rose Gold and Copper have been a huge thing for a while now but I have only recently fallen head over heels in love with it. 

These are the four items I have been lusting over, a very broad variety of objects that I am dying to fill my life with. My boyfriend bought me a gorgeous rose gold Olivia Burton watch for my birthday and since then I have been looking for a simple ring to match, I have definitely found it in this amazingly classy Pandora bow ring. 

The frame and the clock are too incredibly pretty not to buy, I just need them. I think my home needs a more girly, sophisticated touch and these items will definitely bring that in heaps.

In a moment of madness I decided to have an orange and green theme in my kitchen, it felt jazzy and retro at the time but now it feels tacky and childish. I am seriously considering a complete kitchen over hall, starting with this incredible pots set. Aren't they just beautiful?!

On another note, I am furiously searching the net to find a rose gold/copper based eyeshadow palette. The closest thing I can find is Urban Decay Naked 3 but for some reason, Im just not feeling it. If you have a suggestion, please tell me in the comments below! 

Summer Essentials: Make-Up

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I have decided that in the spirit of summer to start a series on based on Summer Essentials, I will post 5 posts over the next 5 days in hope of sharing some wisdom on the dreaded issues of summer, how to solve them and also throw in some things that are just great to have in the summer time. 

As the title says, this first post is on make-up. I have tried to choose products that will work for a lot of different skin types but I cant promise that what works for me will work for you, these are my essentials...

1. The Body Shops - Body Butter in Cocoa Butter

Every year I go to The Body Shop with the hope of getting a different scent that year and somehow always end up with this one. I love sweet smells, I can think of nothing better than smelling of chocolatey goodness. I use this on my legs, hands, elbows and anywhere else the sun decides to dry out. I think this is a great scent choice as it is delicious, summery and won't attract bugs like some of the fruitier scents would. I got lemon one year and ended up as a dessert for insects.

2. Maybelline - Baby Lips

Tinted lip balms are amazing for summer because you get a little colour as well as avoiding nasty chapped lips. I am lucky that I don't suffer with chapped lips so these work great for me to just add a little softness. I think they would also work well for those who do have chapped lips because they are sooooo moisturising but you might want to choose a less pigmented colour to avoid the colour gathering in the cracks of your lips. There are plenty of colours to chose from.

3. Benefit - Roller Lash

Most people would recommend a waterproof mascara but I HATE the stuff. You shouldn't wear makeup in the water anyway, it is bad for your skin and thats the last thing to want in the summer time. But you will need a good quality mascara that won't smudge when you sweat, this is that mascara. Its completely smudge proof and it gives long, curled, fluttery lashes that look gorgeous! When the rest of your face is pretty bare, eyelashes can make such an impact.

4. Soap and Glory - Make Yourself Youthful, Sunshield Superfluid. SPF50

I think it is best to let your skin breathe in the summer, no foundation. I am not a fan of BB or CC creams either because they can look awful if your skin is dry which mine can be. Sun Cream is a must to keep your skin moisturised and protect from the suns harmful rays, this one has SPF 50 so it will take great care of your skin, put this all over your face and let it sink in before adding any other make-up. 

5. Barry M - Gelly Nails

I have never really used Barry M in the past but these polishes just keep calling to me and once I tried them, I fell in love. They are available in tons of summery colours, they glide on perfectly and last for agesss! Completely chip free. I will definitely be buying a few more colours to keep my fingers pretty all summer long.

6. Urban Decay - Naked Flushed

Foundation is a no go for me but a little cheek colour is a must. The palette included a beautiful blush, a contour/bronzer shade to give a summery glow and a highlighter to illuminate your cheek bones. It is the perfect little compact palette to give your face some dimension.

7. Urban Decay - Vice 3

And finally, this palette is amazing. Packed full of summer ready colour and a helping of neutrals as well. I like to use an eyeliner brush to stroke a brightly coloured slick of eyeliner on, they can also be used for a more intense night look. This palette can be used to give a little colour to the day time or a bolder look for the long evenings drinking cocktails. You can also use the brown shades to fill in your eyebrows.

And that is my make-up essentials, I would also recommend a clear mascara to keep your eyebrows perfect and a make-up setting spray to keep this all in place. This is just the items that I feel necessary so by all means add a few of your own and let me know what I am missing!