Sunday 28 December 2014

Christmas/New Year GRWM

Cooee,

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and I hope that you have an amazing new year.

So I thought that I would do my make up that I done for my Christmas day ,however, you could do it for New Year.

I have used a mix for High end and High street.



                                                                   Products Used;
Heathly Mix Foundation 
Stay Matte Concealer
Colour Tattoo Gold ( Base)
Collection Little Mix Pallette
Crease and Outer Under Eye; Sunkissed
Middle Lid; Golden Sand
Inner Corner and Inner Under Eye;Feather
Benefit Gimme Brow 
MAC Studio Fix Powder 
MAC Blush ( Don't know the name) 
Sleek Face Pallette ( Bronzer and Highlight) 
Velvet Rouge ( The lightest Layer) 
Kiko Cheek and Lip intuition Peach 100
 
 
 
BooHoo Jumper Dress

Monday 22 December 2014

The Hot Chocolate Kit | Gees Grotto

Cooee, 

So as part of Gee's Grotto, I decided to write about another gift idea which can also be a decoration after used. ( Explained after)

Look back for previous Gees Grotto Posts as I have been doing them all weekend

I got inspiration for this on Pinterest but I have changed it so it suits my friends. I made 6 in total , 5 large pots and 1 little pot ( secret santa idea). 

I made hot chocolate kits with a little something , a homemade hot chocolate stirrer. Once the hot chocolate has been made , you stir in the chocolate stick to create a extra chocolate taste or it can just be eaten on its own.





WHAT YOU WILL NEED- The kits;

Jars ( I used Coffee and Nutella)
Hot Chocolate Mix (Powder)
Marshmallows
Biscuits TIP; Make sure they will fit in the jars.
Chocolates

DECORATION;
I used washy tape , ribbon and bows
 


WHAT YOU WILL NEED- Chocolate Stirrer; MAKES 15


Chocolate mould case (Poundland have loads)
Chocolate bars ( 300g)
Decoration; Sprinkles
Sticks or Straws
A Small amount of the hot chocolate powder *Optional*

READY!

THE KIT
Made sure that the jars are washed and I would decorate them first as if you do it after the layers would be ruined.


Measure equally the hot chocolate powder into the jars. TIP; Make a cone shape item (could be Paper).
Add the Marshmallows.

Add the biscuits; TIP- Place them around the outside so you can see them.

Add the chocolates; I choose reindeer to make it christmassy.

You can leave them there or..

Add The Chocolate Stirrer;

TO MAKE; 

Wash the mould to make sure it is completely dried.


I used a water bath to melt the chocolate which I found was best but could use a microwave.


Add the decoration first to the mould


Spoon the melted chocolate into the moulds; the neater the better.


Add the sticks/ straws
(IF USING STRAWS) Cut the straws to how long you want the sticks; TIP- Remember they have to be long enough to use in a mug/ cup.


Sprinkle the how chocolate powder over the top for decoration


Place in Fridge/Freezer and leave to set.

Then add them to the hot chocolate kits.




DECORATION USES; 

They can clean the kit out and because you have decorated it , they can add a candle. Then they have a christmas tea light. *BEWARE OF THE ADD DECORATIONS*

So Thats my kits all ready for christmas.

Let me know if you make them and how they go

Gee x

Sunday 21 December 2014

Ideas For Mums | Gees Grotto

Cooee,

So if you don't know I'm doing a Christmas weekend special called Gees Grotto. Here are Fridays and Saturdays links;
Friday
http://geegrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/ideas-for-dads-gees-grotto.html
Saturday
http://geegrain.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/diy-personalised-christmas-decorations.html


So ideas for mums; NOT MY IMAGES

The Baking Mum;

Baking equipment are always a good idea. Boots always do ranges of baking items by chefs and cooks.

LINK

LINK











Beauty Mums

Beauty kits are always round. All different prices.

LINK

LINK



Fashion Mums;

Winter. Summer. All Year Round Fashion.

LINK


LINK






I hope this helped you with ideas. I found shopping for my mum really hard at Christmas as she likes certain things.

Gee x

Saturday 20 December 2014

DIY Personalised Christmas Decorations | Gee's Grotto

Cooee,

So Gee's Grotto is all about Christmas , this includes mainly present ideas and decorations ideas.



So I love little DIY's and I got the idea while searching for presents for my friends. However, I didn't find anything that I thought was worth buying.

I decided to make them personalised tree decorations that they will keep forever.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED; 

Scrabble Letters ( EBAY LINK) Tip - Check the amount of letters that you will need before buying.

Glue Gun or Strong glue

Ribbon or String

Scissors

1) Arrange your letters so that you don't waste time.


2)Start gluing the letters together. If you are using a hot glue gun please be careful! Also you may need to hold the pieces together while it dries a bit



3) Do this for all of your names


4) Measure your ribbon beforehand so that it forms a loop



5) Using the glue make close that it ribbon is looped



6) Using the glue again, fasten the ribbon into place. I pushed the ribbon into the middle square of each name.


So here's the finished product;




I hope that you liked this little DIY, Let me know if you make them and if they worked for you.

Gee x

Friday 19 December 2014

Ideas For Dads | Gee's Grotto

Cooee,

So Gee's Grotto is all about Christmas , this includes mainly present ideas and decorations ideas.


So I'm always struggling for ideas for presents for my dad. But this year , I actually had a few this year which surprised me. Here are some;

1) Box of Treats

My idea is to do a box full of my dads favourite things. These would include his favourite sweets , films and Cd's. That way you know that your dad will like it. I plan on putting useful things such as socks ( My Dads classic want) , also, some fun items that will humour him.

Also it can be as expensive as you want. (LINK)
 *IMAGE SCREENSHOT FROM LINK*




2) Band Tickets

When my dad was younger he always went to see bands. I know that some of his favourite bands are touring so I have found tickets which I can get him. You could look at this like a daddy and daughter/son day. Treat your dad this Christmas.



3) Wallets

Every dad needs one. Perfect as a last minute gift as watches. (LINK)


4) This is not a gift but a helping tip.

Listen and remember everything he says. For example, I knew about my dads favourite bands because we had a conversation about one of their songs randomly.


I hope that this gave you some ideas. I will link some websites which helped me;

http://www.marksandspencer.com/c/flowers-and-gifts/gifts-for-him
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/gifts/shop-by-recipient/for-fathers


Gee x

Monday 15 December 2014

BBC MUSIC AWARDS GRWM - Taylor Swift Inspired

Cooee,

So I was lucky enough to get tickets to go to the BBC Music Awards. It was amazing night and I'm writing this while watching the awards on my TV.


I thought that I would do a get ready with me. I went for a Taylor Swift inspired make up look from her video Blank Spaces. If you read my last favourites you will know that I have been loving this song.

Make up;
I will list my makeup below the images. Sorry for the lighting but I was on the train also most of this is High End.




MAC NC15 Studio Fix Foundation
MAC NW20 Studio Fix Powder
Collection Concealer in Warm Medium
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
MAC Charcoal Brown ( Eye Brows)
No7 Stay Precise Eyeliner
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Topshop Lipliner Deception ( I searched for it but I cant find it- Its a deep red/purple)
MUA Lipstick Shade 1



Outfit;
As you can tell I love H&M at the moment



H&M Dress (LINK Similar)
H&M Cape (LINK Similar)
H&M Shoes (LINK)


Hair;

I used on the ends of my hair the night before BEE Strong Leave in Conditioner from Herbal Essences. (LINK)



So that was my look for the night and it was so amazing. Also I got to see such amazing acts live that I never thought I would see.

I hope that you like the look

Gee x