Giveaway | T&M First Birthday

Ok... So it was my first blog birthday last weekend - it's not that I forgot, I just didn't realise. Then when I was looking through old posts to look for a bit of inspiration I saw it had been a year - EEK! How has it been that long?

Anywho, I want to thank each and everyone of you guys and if I had the money I would - but I don't sorry!
So, I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all you guys who read and support T&M.. it means the world to me. I love my little blog and it's so nice to know you guys do as well.

So, I thought I would do a little giveaway ! I had fallen in love with MAC lipsticks, I can't afford them most of the time, same as others, so I thought I would give one reader a lovely MAC lipstick of their choice!


All you have to do is live within the UK (sorry international readers..!) and be a follower of the blog - then just fill in the rafflecopter form below! The giveaway will last for a month and I will contact the winner when it is announced. If the winner hasnt responded within 48 hours then I will pick another winner.

GOOD LUCK & THANK YOU!
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How To | Blog with a Full Time Job

Running a blog with a full time job, and college on the side is hard, I'm not going to lie! There are times when I do think why do I do this to myself, but the answer is (and has always been) that I love it too much not to. I try and put a post up every day, mainly because I get excited when I know a post is being published and I can't wait to see what you guys, but also because I know when I go to look at my favourite blogs and they haven't posted that day I'm always a little disappointed.

So how do I do it? I promise I am not wonder woman - it's purely a matter of time management! So here are my top five tips!
1. Set aside time for taking pictures and writing
I usually have Wednesday's off work, so these are usually my days for taking pictures of products or outfits, or anything else I plan to post about. I do it all in one huge lump so that it's all done. I then upload them and edit them then and there.
Again with writing, I will usually use one evening a week (usually a Tuesday) where I sit down and write all my posts for the next week. This takes off a bit of the pressure and I spend an evening doing something I love!

2. Schedule Your Posts
I work in a shop, so access to a computer is pretty limited and definitely prohibited when it comes to personal use. So, I schedule all of my posts when I write them. This way I don't have to worry about getting a post up or what time it will go up - I schedule for the same time every day so I know when it goes up and can then tweet the link accordingly.

3. Don't stress if you don't get a post up!This is one I struggle with, mainly because I love putting posts up everyday, so if I've had a busy week and not had a chance to write posts I get a bit stressed. BUT! I keep telling myself to stop stressing - it's my blog and if I don't post for a couple of days the world will not end, people will not hate me for not posting.

4. Keep a notebook
To begin with I didn't do this and I was a very unorganised blogger. My posts were all over the place and features weren't really something I did - definitely not well. But recently I've started carrying a notebook around so when I get any ideas I can pop them in there, link any posts together and see when I can space them, what I can do for them and prepare.
With a feature like "Any Size" this is ridiculously important - I need to remember what theme is when and who I have signed up for it and when the pictures will be in by. This notebook is a definitely blog saver.

5. Take a break!
On my tea/lunch breaks I sit in the canteen and wonder what to do with myself. So I pop onto my smartphone and catch up with my favourite bloggers on twitter and their blogs as well. I read posts, and just have general chitter chatter.

I'm not going to pretend I am an expert - I definitely don't get it right all the time! But most of the time I manage and this is how I do it. I know a lot of bloggers struggle, so I was hoping this could help a little! There is no definite how to - just what works for you! Another great post on this is one written by the gorgeous Beth other at Bird Words, you can find it here so check that out as well if you need some more tips!

What are your tips for running a blog with a full time job?

Make Up | Bourjois Rouge Edition Shade 4

BOURJOIS ROUGE EDITION LIPSTICK IN SHADE 4

When I bought shade 17, I also splashed out on shade 4 as well. I wasn't planning on it - however my friend Andra picked this shade up to wear to an event and I loved it's dusky pinkness... So I bought this one as well.

It's basically a fab everyday colour with a bit more pink in it than my actual lip colour. It's a gorgeous dusky pink shade that makes my looks like great - even the boy likes it and he hates lipsticks!
As with Shade 17 is has a bullet type shade to negate the need for lip liner (yes!) and applies perfect.

I can't get over how creamy and moisturising the consistency of these lipsticks are, they're just a pleasure to wear and this colour has been on my lips nearly everyday since I bought it. If you are looking for an everyday shade with a bit of pink in it this is definitely your shade.

Which shades should I try next? What's your favourite everyday lip colour?

Review | Bad Girl Bronze

RIMMEL SCANDALEYES EYESHADOW CRAYON IN BAD GIRL BRONZE £4.49

Yes, I know, I have already reviewed this in another colour but - I love this one more. I honestly didn't think it was possible to love this colour more than Bulletproof Beige but I do. I wanted to review this seperately because I used this in a completely different way than the other one.

WIth Bulletproof Beige I tended to use it just as an eyeshadow base, or purely in the inner corners to brighten my eyes. With this I'm using it more as an eyeliner on my waterline than anything else, teamed with a brown eyeliner on my top lid. It works really well like this and I love the affect on the bottom lid.

It has a metallic finish which is really subtle and just adds a little extra something, and not only that but it really does last all day and doesn't smudge. Yay! Such a fab bargain and a great guy - on my every day list!!

Which colour should I get next...

Hair | Elnett Heat Protect Styling Sprays

L'OREAL ELNETT HEAT PROTECT STYLING SPRAYS IN VOLUME & WAVES £5.99 EACH

So, after seeing these on offer at 2 for £9 my curiosity got the better of me and I purchased the Volume and Waves version. I have thick hair, and there is a lot of it so after the first day of washing it lacks in volume thanks to the weight so I'd been looking for something to keep it big and voluminous. In terms of waves, I love curling my hair, but again thanks to the weight it drops quickly and I look the momentum. So how did I get on?

Volume
This is probably my favourite of the two and the one I've used the most so far. After towel drying my hair I spray this into the lengths and roots and massage in before combing through. Then blow dry. Once done it's instantly noticable for me that my hair has great volume and frizz seems to be lessened as well which was a nice surprise. So the next day my hair still looks full of life and volume without the help of my Batiste, and still the next day. It lives up to its three day promise.

Waves
I use this the same way I use the volume one so I won't bore you with that again, but when I'm finished blow drying there are waves and curls in my hair that aren't usually when I blow dry normally and again, less frizz. When I curl my hair as well they look more defined and keep their bounce for longer. It doesn't seem to keep its three day promise in terms of keeping them in tact, but it does keep them a lot longer than usual.

Overall these are a great addition to my bathroom closet! I will definitely be repurchasing the volume spray, maybe not the waves one however as I think I achieve the same look with a normal hairspray, but this does have the added protection against heat which my hair definitely needs. It doesn't make my hair feel dry or brittle like other heat protectors, my hair stays feeling soft and healthy.

Ok, so rounding off one of my longest ever reviews - I do really like these, volume is definitely my favourite and most used out of the two and I think they are just really great hair products at really good value for money!

Have you tried these? Which is your favourite?