My MacBook Air was off being fixed today, hence the late night posting. I missed it loads but have to say that I got a hell of a lot more housework done

My mum lives in Belfast (a.k.a The Big Smoke) and came down to lend a hand with a bit of a premature spring clean. Funny how company in distasteful things such as HW makes it much easier to do, not to mention a hell of a lot quicker!
We did manange to banjax the garage door in the process of our vigorous cleaning tho, its one of those old type, I believe its called an “up and over”. Managed to eventually get it shut, not sure if we’ll ever get it to open again tho…….

After dinner we played Monopoly “The Electronic Banking Addition” with my eldest son, if you haven’t already but love the old Monopoly this is a must. Totally negates the need for the paper money thing, you still have a designated Banker but its all done using little credit type player cards and a calculator that adds or subtracts money from your total. Really very cool.

Tomorrow I have a ton of errands to run and then on Wednesday morning I get my weigh in at Weightwatchers. I had orginally intended to update my blog with my weight every Monday but seeing as the meeting is Wednesday that seems to make a lot more sense!!!

I have been very good and I am hoping I have got 2lbs off, I am slightly worried I will be de-motivated if I’ve stayed the same, or worse yet put weight on… eeeeek! Hopefully not!
For me variety is key if I am to be successful and also making sure that the house is well stocked with healthy food. The minute I have to start thinking about what to make or pop to the shops for ingredients is when my resolve starts to slip and my hand reaches for the cookie jar.
I also need my treats, at the moment my faves are the WW Almond Slices £1 in Tesco and the WW Chocolate Rolls, yum!

Speak soon peeps xox

Today was weird for me… I woke with the personality & hairdo of a wild bear (thats the normal part actually), reached under the bed for my beloved MacBook Air and found nothing there. Nothing.. Nada… Zilch

I was shocked, then the panic set in. I’d liken it to when I think I’ve lost one of the children in the supermarket for longer than 5 minutes (yes really), bile rose in my throat, I felt light headed and winded.

Initial thought, we’ve been robbed. Went downstairs, children, TV, games consoles were all in situ. By this stage I am very confused and sick.

I text my husband asking if he knows where my laptop can be. I get a casual text back telling me that its in having its screen replaced (he damaged the hinge on it recently). There was a large wave of relief. Great I thought, phew!

However the strangest thing then happened. I went about my normal daily activities, but I felt very unfocused and desperately unmotivated. I can’t tell you how many times I thought of something, then went in search of my laptop to look up more information, before remembering I was without. By 5pm today I was in a deep depression as I realised I was minus the wealth of knowledge I take for granted that is the internet.

I’m addicted, I love it. I can’t answer a question without it anymore, and I honestly suffered some kind of seperation anxiety from my MacBook Air today. Maybe thats why they called it Air?? Not just because its the slimmest beauty on the planet but that once you have it you simply can’t live without it!

Gratuitous shot of the sexy minx below

Needless to say, we are currently getting reacquainted *strokes her streamlined curves*

xexfx from Twitter gave me this idea, although I think she managed to break it down the 5 products. Unfortunately I’m just not that restrained

These are 10 products I would choose above all others if I was forced to. I have literally hundreds of pieces of make-up, creams and potions in my kit but I could happily live with just these 10.

I haven’t included eyeshadow as although I love to wear it and play with it, I think mascara is all that is truly necessary to open up your eyes and make you feel gorgeous!

1. Laura Mercier’s Foundation Primer (all skin types), I discovered this when I was looking for a primer to keep my wedding make-up in check all day. I bought this and Smashbox’s Photo Finish, and although I like the latter it isn’t a patch on Laura Mercier. I use this every day, much like a moisturiser before adding my face. It has the lightest cleanest fragrance, and makes the skin feel incredibley smooth without the waxy, greasy finish I get from Smashbox. I use the all skin types version but it is available in oil free should your skin require that. Its pricey but totally worth it and lasts about 2 months per 50ml tube.
RRP £27.00

2. MAC’s Select Cover-Up in NW20. I know that everyone has a different preference to how they apply concealer, I apply mine prior to my foundation, as I feel just slides off if I try and blend it over it. I think everyone should do whatever works best for them though. Consistency is great, creamy and fantastic coverage, especially on spots, without being drying or overly thick. Lasts for absolutely ages too.
RRP £11.00

3. Revlon Colorstay Make-up with SoftFlex SPF 15 Normal/ Dry Skin, this is a recent discovery. It was recommended a number of times by You Tubers and I decided to see what the fuss was about. I love it! I have and still use (hate waste) various MAC foundations, but to be honest I have never been overly impressed with them. I have found them to be quite drying and patchy as the day goes on. I also feel that there is no one particular shade that completely suits my skin tone.
This make-up is superior to MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid IMO. It gives silky even coverage, that is buildable, without caking or feeling mask like. Comes in 2 finishes, depending on if you skin is oily or dry and it also doesn’t come off on everything you touch. Bonus! I wear shade Sand Beige 180.
RRP £11.99 (NB Boots have 3 for 2 on all Revlon cosmetics at the moment)

4. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish MSF in So Ceylon. I can’t begin to describe how much I love love love this product. It brightens and highlights giving the most amazing glow and polish on my cheekbones.

This is it swatched on my hand prior to buffing. The colour is metallic and bronzed without too much glitter. Using a MAC’s dinky 181 brush you buff it into the skin to acquire the finish you want. Go heavy or light, its up to you!

This particular colour is limited edition now and is sporting the triangle of death beside it online so I will definitely buy another and store it.
RRP £16.50

5. NARS Blush in Deep Throat, I adore these blushes. The colour variety, the finish, the pan sizes. I particularly love Deep Throat because it is a beautiful peach with shimmer that doesn’t try too hard. It gives a healthy flush, perfect for attaining that natural make-up look on days off from being a glamour puss
Other colours of note in the range for me are Sin, Torrid, and Outlaw.
RRP £18.50

6. MAC Brow Set in Mink, this was a limited edition colour within the Emmanuel Ungaro collection I believe but its the formula which I love and there are still comparable colours in the range. I normally use it over pencil, but if I had to use just one item it would be the Brow Set. It holds and tames my brows into place, once this stuff is on, I find they don’t budge all day/ night. But not in that cakey, rock hard way some brow gels can give.
RRP £10.00

7. L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black, its just the best mascara ever. I try others regularly, but I always come back to this one. It makes my lashes thicker, longer and more seperated looking without any clumping. And I always used to think black is black, right? wrong! this truly is dark dark black, really makes my eyes pop. I think the wand and formulation work together to make this unbeatable IMO. Bargain that it is pretty inexpensive too
RRP £6.99

8. Nivea Caregloss & Shine, in the Winter my lips get so dry. I can’t possibly wear lipstick all the time or gloss. This is a saviour, repairing my lips while still letting me pout with glossiness
Some chemists are doing 3 different flavours in a little gift set for £3.19 which is a total bargain considering one costs me just shy of that!
RRP £2.69

9. Flower by Kenzo Eau De Parfum, this is my signature scent. I wear others now and again, normally at night, but this is my daytime staple perfume. Its a love affair that I know will last forever.

Whats number 10? My MacBook Air *strokes it, hugs it, cries with pride* nuff said