MTV EMA's 2014

Hello loves!

So, it's been a little hectic. I've spent my weekend in Glasgow, surprising my nephew and niece with MTV EMA Award tickets on Saturday. Let's just say, neither of the three of us were unimpressed by the show at all. The transformation of the SSE Hydro itself was incredible and brought a huge excitement to the city of Glasgow on the countdown and competitions MTV held on the run up to the event. 

Along side the SSE Hydro looking amazing, the Scottish atmosphere is definitely one of a kind. We had a great side view of everything that was happening, and literally a row away from the backstage and media crew's section. 

With performances from the likes of Ariana Grande, host Nicki Minaj, Slash with special guests, Ed Sheeran, Charlie xcx, U2 and more, the night was fantastic. American artists, such as exclusive appearances from The Osbournes and Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, who aren't regulars to Scotland, it really buzzed the excitement up more for the fans attending the event. Nicki done a fantastic job hosting the event, and surely came along with her Scottish lingo by the end of the show!

Some snaps from over the weekend!

Although the event was Sunday, I ended up visiting various locations across Glasgow throughout the weekend in hope to spot some celebrities. We were lucky enough after the show on Sunday to catch a glimpse of Ariana Grande, and even got a group photo with Nicki Minaj, which she posted onto her twitter account: @NICKIMINAJ, and got my niece and nephew a 'selfie' with her too. Along with this, we then bumped into Alesha Dixon and YouTuber Superwoman, we even got papped with them! Be sure to check out The Daily Mail and The Sun tomorrow.

Alesha Dixon

Minaj selfie

Poser Nickiiii

Trust me to look away, but a large group of us with Nicki Minaj

Hopefully I'll get chosen for MTV EMA tickets again for next year when they are in Millan, Italy. The experience was fantastic, and I highly recommend anyone who gets the opportunity to take it. 

Did any of you's go to the MTV EMA Awards in Glasgow? Meet any Celebs over the weekend?

Much love,

Trisha x

bene-what!?

Hello, lovelies!

So, for those who don't know… I'm a M.A.C addict when it comes to make-up! I swear, my make-up bag is 95% M.A.C, it became a serious addiction. That was, of course, until I had to get a last-minute appointment for professional make-up for my Graduation on Thursday past, and my first thought was Benefit. 

I live in a city, that hasn't got much of a choice for fashion shops, never mind beauty and cosmetics but I briefly remembered that a Benefit counter was put into our Debenhams. So, as you do I called, fingers and toes crossed that they had a slot to fit me into get my full face done in time before my ceremony, which they did. I made my way along at my appointment slot, and was greeted by the girl who was doing my make-up. The way Benfit's system works, is that they will do your make-up professionally for the price of two products of your choice. What girl is going to turn that opportunity down?!

I personally, had never tried Benefit's brand but I did hear a lot of positive things and I was keen to give it a try. It was a bit of a risk factor since I wasn't even sure if I liked the products, but I went for it anyway.

Benefit Cosmetics 

Firstly, she removed my make-up. The girl was very chatty, and relaxed me. I tend to get quite uptight when strangers are all up in my personal space, so it was nice to be relaxed and spoke to throughout the time she was doing my make-up. She also told me each product she was using on me, what it contained and why she was using it. If it had a certain product in it that would help my oily nose, brighten my eyes, and she showed me each time in comparison to the other side of my face, which I also liked as I could honestly see the difference, or improvement shall I say. The service I received was fantastic and I was more than pleased on how my make-up turned out. The entire kit I had done to me cost over £300! Yes, pricey! But this was for everything. I definitely wasn't prepared to spend over £300 on make-up, as much as I loved my current look, and as much as I truly did want all the products, I think my boyfriend would definitely have something to say if I had gone home with a large bag and a frightened bank balance. So I settled for my favourite products from the lot:

High Beam Highlighter, Hello Flawless Oxygen Foundation, Boi-ing Concealer & two free samples of Stay Flawless Primer.

I loved experiencing the different Benefit products, and I am definitely going to be purchasing more. Does anyone else do this? This is my own personal 'Benefit Wish List' saved onto my phone. I will be ticking a few items off this list as soon as payday comes around!

I definitely think the 'Hoola' Bronzer and the 'POREfessional' is next for me! 

So over all, definitely go visit Benefit. I wish I had tried their products sooner.I definitely have a new addiction! 

Visit Benefit Online!

Thanks for reading!

Tx

weave-alicious!

With time and effort, every girl loves her trip to the salon. I don't think I've met one girl who doesn't feel ten times better after a trip to get their hair done, or pampered for the day. 

After my trip to my salon, I walked out with not only four different colours in my hair but a fresh new weave too. 

Like myself, I was very cautious of getting my very first weave. I was so used to clip-in extensions and nothing else. I was wary of paying so much money for something I didn't like, didn't know how to maintain or something that I wasn't going to get a long lasting wear out from. Surely, for the price every extensions should last a while? Not necessarily. 

Personally, I done a lot of research into hair extensions before I decided what I was going to go for. For me, the clip-in hairpieces and extensions just weren't worth their money anymore. Bouncy hair pieces weren't curling back into shape after washing, clip-in hair extensions were pulling at my hair and damaging it and is wasn't idea, since I already dye my hair blonde. 

Most popular hair extensions: 

• Micro-loops
• Micro-weave
• Bonded

There are pro's and con's to everything, and extensions are definitely one of them. While researching what was best for me, and my type of hair - be sure to ask your hairdresser advice - I found that micro-loops weren't really worth the money. They slide out easily, and sure you can re-use the hair and put them back in, but in the long run you are probably cheaper to buy something a little more expensive to get it to last longer. Bonded is also a close run with the micro-weave. It is glued into individual strands of your own hair and grows out naturally with your own. It is a lot easier to maintain   with drying and styling, but if you do get too close to the glue or press your heated styling product too close it can damage or pull at your own hair. For me, I straighten my hair a lot because my hair is naturally curly, so I'd more than likely melt my own hair. Micro-weave is a simple row into your own hair where the row of extension hair is places in different sections and lengths - usually wherever your hairdresser suggest is best for your head shape - and is looped through the weave of hair and beaded into place. This is super secure and tight into your scalp so it doesn't budge. As your hair grows, the rows do get looser and matting can occur, but with regular trips to the salon for maintenance, this shouldn't happen. 

Example of how the micro-weave is applied and sits in with your natural hair. 

I got my very first weave back in April, and I honestly couldn't have been happier. I had it curled for a 21st birthday party I had the same night, and the amount of compliments I received saying how nice my hair was, was unreal. It wasn't until my friend mentioned how long my hair looked, I had to prove my showing her the row of micro-weave for her to believe it wasn't au natural! This all in lasted me just over the five months. In all honesty, I wasn't the best at keeping my first weave. I used it as trial and error because I had only used clip-ins or hair pieces before, or the hair would have probably lasted a lot longer. I never had the leave in sprays, I didn't know certain shampoo's thinned or dried hair out. But it was a learning curve. 

Blonde micro-weave selfie. Looks so natural!

I got my second weave in just August past and decided to go a little unique with my look. I liked the whole ombre look, but everyone had it. So I had a crazy ass idea after finding a photo of a girl's hair online that I had never seen before on anyone. I mixed my hair with my blonde, light brown, dark brown and black ends. My hairdresser done an amazing job considering it was hard to do, especially dying my weave and my natural hair together. It was a blissful seven hours in the salon, but it was so worth it. Compliments were always going, and a few people have said they're going to steal my style by getting it done too!
- I missed a tightening appointment and it took two hours to un matte my hair to remove the old extensions. This is why you must maintain your locks!

Straight after my hair was done in the salon of the four different colours.

October, and my weave is still looking thick and healthy. 

Musts

• Returning to the hairdressers every six weeks is a must. You will seriously matte your hair unless the weave is maintained and tightened - take it from someone it's happened to! 
• Purchase a tangle teaser. These are the best to ensure you brush through all the hair and it doesn't tug at your natural hair in the micro-weave and stops you from snapping your hair. Regular brushes could snap at your hair, but is also painful.
• Use extension shampoo and conditioner. My hairdresser has her own brand of products - a lot of top class salons do. But I also like to change my shampoo/conditioner as my hair can only take so much of one. I found the Aussie range to be great, especially since I have frizzy hair. 
• Leave in conditioner/heat protector is also a must to keep your hair moist. If you let your hair get dry at the ends, it'll totally ruin your weave. Argan Oil and Morrocan Oil are good for the dried ends too. These can be pricey, but ask for suggestions from your own hairdresser too
• Tie your hair up when going to bed. This reduces matting, tugs and loosening rows quickly. They move as you move so if you put it up in a high bun or in a fishtail/pleat, this will help.

Recently had a little more blonde added to my hair so I have a choice of two looks: blonde on black, or if I pin my hair up slightly I still have my four colours of choice. 

If you are local to myself, and would like to visit my talented hairdresser, check out and search The Style Room, Doune, Stirlingshire - you won't be disappointed! 

If you have any questions or additional information that could benefit readers of the post, leave it in the comment box below!

Trisha 

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