50 Random Facts About Me // Tag

Hello my lovelies!

So, its been a while since I started my blog and I thought it would be most appropriate if I gave you a little insight into the world of Dannie! haha! This tag has been going around for a couple of days now so I thought I would jump onto the bandwaggon and show you a bit about me! LETS GO!!!

1) You will never see me without some sort of lipstick on

2) If I know I've gotten a text through I have to answer it straight away otherwise I feel anxious. (Not quite sure why)

3) My cat is like my best friend.... although I do have human friends she just seems to hit the top spot.... (YES I KNOW I WILL BE 50 WITH 100 CATS)

4) I measure up at 5 ft 11" in height and yes I still wear 5" heels out clubbing, because I love my height and the taller you are the skinnier you look is my theory!

5) I have always been really curvy, even as a baby I had big hips people said it looked funny because babies don't usually have figures!

6) I got bullied all through out junior school for being tall and being German.

7) You will never catch me in a pair of trousers/leggings, I will only wear dresses, skirts or shorts. (unless im going to dancing or work)

8) I have a little bit of an obsession with the french/shabby chic theme as you can tell if you walk into my bedroom!

9) 9 is my lucky number (how appropriate!)

10) 50% of the time I will have some sort of cold, I have such a rubbish immune system!

11) I love to bathe! That's why i spend half my wages on lush goodies! whoops!

12) I was born and bred in Aachen Germany.

13) I have moved countless times, I have lived in Germany, Holland and England but moving back and forth to each country for 8 years!

14) Im not one for liking all sorts of bands I just tend to stick to whats on the radio.

15) You will hardly ever catch me watching TV I only watch it when someone else is, I hardly ever watch it alone. Yet I watch a lot of movies.

16) I LOVE HARRY POTTER

17) I cant deal with people who say that hate something when they haven't even tried it!

18) As hinted at before, I dance!

19) 9 times out of 10 I will be wearing nail polish, i hate the look of my natural nails!

20) I HATE BACON SO MUCH

21) Im allergic to mushrooms

22) All the films by MARVEL are my favorites especially Iron man, all the xmen films and captain america

23) Although Im very girly, I HATE soppy lovey dovey romcoms erh give me a bucket

24) I also hate horror films

25) You will hardly ever catch me cleaning my make-up brushes, I am lazy and im not proud!

26) I dont read many books but when I do I will have to watch the movie version first so I can get into a book, is that strange?

27) I really love all the harry potter books and the first hunger games book ( It would be all 3 but I need to see the films first!)

28) I also love the film versions of all in number 27!

29) I hate hate hate hate hate it when people get off and of mixed up, their, they're and there mixed up and your and you're mixed up!

30) I hate text talk, It takes just as long to write properly.

31) My favorite perfume of all time is Coco Chanel No5.

32) Im not one to hate someone for no reason, If your nice to me im 100% going to bet a long with you.

33) Being a June baby im younger than all my friends which sucks cause their all 18 and going out and im all 17 and staying home with my cat :(

34) I love the Chinese/Japanese/Korean culture/people, I seem to have a thing for them, I don't know why I just seems to be more attracted to Asian people!

35) I have dyed my hair many times, I've been from brown, to burgundy to red to black to yellow to pink and now to blonde! Yet I don't have badly conditioned hair!

36) I hardly ever take my Pandora bracelet off the only time I will is when I go for a shower/bath!

37) I only own two MAC products, a paint pot and a pigment

38) I have no tattoos but 6 piercings

39) But I will be getting my tattoo on my 18th

40) I am the palest person you will probably meet I am even too pale for Nc10 and N1 in MAC!

41) I have a love/hate relationship with Milky bar giant buttons, they're so good but my God do I put on a pound each time I eat one!

42) I never drink ordinary Breakfast tea anymore, I only drink Green tea and occasionally White tea.

43) Green tea is my secret to never having spots! (Shh don't tell anyone!!)

44) Although I don't get spots, I suffer from hyper-pigmentation which makes it look like I have acne scars.

45) I hate my freckles on my face, they seem to fade in the winter which I love but in the Summer its like BAM in your face and I hate it!

46) I have always suffered with a lot of weight on my hips and thighs so I don't ever not wear tights because I am so self conscious of them!

47) I have a massive fobia of spiders, crains and death.

48) You can deffinatly woo me over with a jar of green olives...

49) I have a thing for guys who are in the forces, I don't know why.. maybe its because I know they have to be in shape... mmm...

50) I am a spitting image of my father who I haven't seen since I was 8

SO there you go! I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about me! And I hope you do this too so I can learn a bit more about you! Thank you for reading

Love Dannie xxx

Review // TRESemme Keratin Smooth shampoo & conditioner

Hello my lovely's, (why do I always seem to start my posts off with that? Seems to be a habbit!)

So, before I start I think it would be appropriate to let you know about my hair in the past how much I dye it yada yada. From the age of 14 I started to dye my hair, so it was 2009 and that stage of my life I was exploring with makeup and hair so I could feel and look a little different. I dyed my hair red (using Schwarts kopft Live colour XXL Red Passion 43), now my goal at the time was getting the brightest red hair possible! It started off as a dark burgundy/brownish red (as my natural hair is really dark brown anyway, so getting it bright red without bleach took some time!) after a good two years of getting my hair super bright red it got to a point where my hair was damaged and brittle and the red practically faded after one wash. So at the start of 2012 I thought I should ditch the red hair dye and give my hair a little rest and pamper it with the loads of different hair masks I dyed my hair my natural hair colour so I didn't have to dye it again. After a month of pampering my hair I wanted to try dying it again but this time blonde, and even though the hairdressers told me "you'll never get the red out of your hair without your hair falling out!" Turns out hairdressers don't know much, well mine didn't anyway. I currently use Live Colour XXL Max Blonde (00B). But my hair seems to take to colour pretty well, Im lovely and blonde and no hair fall out. Although as you may know any amount of hair dye will damage your hair just a little.

I have never really found a shampoo/conditioner that really wowed me and was a real miracle to my hair. And before last week I was sure they didn't exist. I even tried the Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Conditioner combo that everyone seems to be raving about so I bought the big bottles expecting some sort of magic to repair my dry, bleached hair. But it made my hair so so so straw like it felt like I washed my hair with bleach, I hated it! Then last week I found the miracle I was looking for TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner combo. Wowowow I can not express to you how amazing this duo is! I was a bit skeptical at first as I found it in the shop Savers on sale for £2.99 each, I thought they wouldn't do much and just be an OK Shampoo & Conditioner that I had experienced many many times before with other brands. (incl; V05 smooth me softly duo & Lush Squeaky Green Shampoo bar with Retread Conditioner) But turns out they are my holy grail duo!

£2.99 for 500ml is an absolute bargain if you ask me, on the back it reads;

Our Philosophy 

From our origins in salons we've always had a simple vision: to create stylist-tested, salon quality products without the salon price tag, so you can experience that salon feeling everyday.

This Product 

 Transforms your hair to be smoother, straighter and easier to style with New Tresemme keratin smooth, Infused with Keratin, each product reduces frizz and leaves hair gorgeously sleek and manageable  Tresemme keratin smooth shampoo/conditioner nourishes each strand to leave hair gorgeously smooth, shiny and manageable. Formulated without sodium chloride - suitable for use after a salon keratin treatment. Gently enough for colour treated hair.

Whatever this combo says it does, it actually does! It makes my hair smooth, tangle free, nourished and it also defines my curls. It gets rid of my frizz and makes my hair look fabulously luxurious like I have naturally beautiful hair. And that's all after one use! It makes your hair feel so so clean and soft, I like to pair it with the  Moroccan hair oil to give my hair extra moisture. 

Both the Shampoo and Conditioner have these handy dandy pumps to dispense the product that you will find on all of the Tresemme hair care range. It makes it much easier to get the product out and much more hygienic, not like the Lush hair care which is a pain in the bum to use without getting water in the product, grr. 

I literally can't tell you how much I LOVE these products they have changed my hair condition forever. Everytime I wash my hair it feels like I've just been to the hairdressers and I've had a moisture mask put on it, amazing!! The shampoo is very easy to lather up and it doesn't leave a residue on the hair likes most shampoos do, the conditioner is basically a hair mask in a bottle and makes my hair tangle free, they are both beautifully scented with the smell of a luxury salon and leaves the hair not weighed down just lovely and clean. I would recommend this to everyone, I love it. 

Now if you don't mind, I would like some alone time with my babies...

hehe, GO BUY THIS DUO NOW, GO GO GO!!!

Post soon, Love Dannie! xx

Whats in my handbag? // 2013

Hiya my lovelys!

Today I thought id show you whats in my bag, I know this tag has gone round youtube time and time again and its coming back! So my bag changes as the season changes so maybe I will do a summer version when the seasons change and the weather gets a little hotter.

My bag is a dog tooth/ hound tooth print, I have featured it many times in my blog before so you can find more about it here, I talk about where I got it from and how much and things so if you like it go check it out.
Also I apologies for the heavy picture content!
Take a sneak peak and lets get started! ...

Its a medium sized bag and I feel it seems to fit everything in just right and without it being too heavy. As you can see I don't take too many things, just the essentials. I also usually keep a water bottle to keep me hydrated throughout the day but I couldn't find one to put in for this post, so just pretend there's one there!

Umbrella

Obviously, as I live in England it rains practically 90% of the time so I always have to be prepared for a downfall. This umbrella is from Primark and it was £4.00 im pretty sure they still stock it so go check it out if you want.

Purse

I got this pure for Christmas but im pretty sure its also from Primark, not sure if its still in stock but its a pretty simple purse that you can find in most department stores, It has lovely gold hardware and two places to put your loose change, as you can see in the main one i put all my receipts. My name tag is actually from my cousins wedding she had them as name tags around the wine glasses and they were doubled up as table placements as well, cute idea.

Vanity Items

I don't like to take much makeup/toiletry's with me as my makeup seems to stay put bar my lipstick and carrying a huge makeup bag around will just weigh my bag down even more. I keep my all time favorite perfume in my bag No'5 Chanel Paris, I am in love with the muskyness of this perfume, It will always be my favorite! I also keep my lipstick in my bag, obviously swapping it out with each day so I can top up thought the day. Today im wearing Bourjois Paris lipstick in 01 sweet kiss. Also, I keep a nail file which will come in handy when i get a split nail.

Notepad & pen

I like to keep my diary with me at all times just in case i get inspired with a new YouTube video idea or a new post idea for this blog! Also, I obviously have my diary with me to keep myself organised though out the day and to make sure I don't forget anything i need to do! 

Keys

And last but no means least, the most important thing in my bag, my keys. Self explanatory really! Got my house key, bike key and other key charms!

This is how I wear my bag! I hope you enjoyed seeing whats in my handbag!

Post soon, Love Dannie xxx

Wishlist Wednesdays #1

Hello Lovely's,
Today Im starting a new 'series' i guess you'd call it on my blog! Wishlist Wednesdays! This wishlist thing I know is already pretty populair so id thought id jump on the bandwaggon, but make it my own because I love vintage fashion and im not to the highstreet fashion, so yeah! heres my first ever edition woohoo!

1. Romwe Retro Lapel Neck Black Dress £27.52

Now I already have this dress on order yay! I loved it so much after Leanne Woofull featured it in one of her outfit of the day's so I just had to get it, i love the fact the black contrasts beautifully with the crisp white details. Very Wednesday Adams esqe but I would add loads of bright colour into the outfit. But I also would love it with opaque black tights and black pumps!

2. Topshop MARLEY Suede Flatform Pumps £30.00

I love these shoes! I have tried these types of wedges on before and it feels like you wearing flats its crazy how comfy they can be! 

3. Topshop Structured Blazer £65.00

This beautiful raspberry coloured blazer is such a nice contrased and it adds a lovely pop of colour to the outfit. If I owned this blazer I would roll up the sleeves a little more just up to my waist as it emphasis my 'hour glass' figure.

4. River Island Black short statement necklace £12.00

I love the azteck design of this necklace and its the perfect size so its not over welming the dress but not just a small 'non existant' necklace, its beautiful! 

5. River Island Gold tone cross bracelet £3.00

This cute little bracelet I just added as an extra to match the necklace, it just adds a nice touch I love it.

I hope you enjoyed my first Wishlist Wednesday, Obviously I will be doing another one next wednesday! haha

Thanks for taking the time to read, 

Post soon, Love Dannie xx

OOTD // Alexander McQueen esqe

Hiya lovely's!

Today I just went out food shopping but it was pretty cold so I had to wrap up. Yet I still wanted to look stylish, no changes there then Dannie! Even if I'm going to a pig farm I will still dress like I'm meeting the Queen, for some tea and scones! This OOTD was obviously inspired by my Alexander McQueen dupe scarf from Primark! One day I will buy the real one, but for now this will do. This outfit is also featuring my new vintage dog tooth bag (featured here) I love this outfit, and its super cozy yet fashionable! Woohoo!

Coat - Next £60.00

Scarf - Primark £5.00

Tights - Primark £3.00 (2 pairs)

Red dress - Topshop £17.00

Bag - Vinatge (charity shop) £5.00 (& scarf)

Lipstick - Kate Moss by Rimmel London 110 Coral

Socks - Topshop £3.00

Boots - £40.00

Can you tell I like Topshop! Haha. I hope you all had a great day!

Post soon, Love Dannie xx

Do you like this outfit? What did you wear today?

Best & Worst high-street products of 2012 Tag

Hiya everyone, so today im doing my first tag. Now I saw this on Megans' blog (britishbeautygeek) which she posted a couple of days ago, although I've only been following her blog for a short time, shes a lovely girl so make sure you check her blog out!

I thought this was the perfect time for me to do this tag as it is 2013 and I wanted to look back and see what I've enjoyed this past year, so lets get on with it...

Question 1-
What was your favorite high-street make-up brand of 2012?
This was such an easy question to answer and no doubt will it be anyone but Sleek. Now this may be an odd brand to chose as most people would go for Rimmel or Revlon, but Sleek really stood out to me this year, not only do they have very suave packaging the pigmentation of their products is amazing.

Sleek eyebrow kit in light // Sleek blush in Pixie Pink

Question 2-
What were your least favorite products of 2012? 
I had to ponder about this question for a while but I've come to the realization that i really hated the Bourjois healthy mix foundation, now I know this is a very loved product in the beauty community but unfortunately I was allergic to some ingredience in the foundation and it made my face and eyes swell up like a balloon. The other product that I was super disappointed with was the e.l.f cream eyeliner in black. I was so excited to try this as I fell in love with the Loreal Paris one, so I thought id give the elf one a go as it was half that price and claimed to be waterproof which it was most definitely wasn't, as it traveled half way down my face when it got to the end of the day, so not waterproof at all and It also dried up in the first week of opening. Not great products.

E.l.f cream eyeliner in black

Question 3-
What is the best make-up bargain of 2012?
This HAD to be the Collection 2000 cream puff lip creams, they are matte yet moisturizing and they stayed on all day even after eating and drinking! With amazing RRP of £2.99, you can not go wrong with these!!

Collection 2000 Cream Puff lip creams in Fairy Cake 3 and Cotton Candy 1

Question 4-
Show your best high-street dupe for 2012?
This is practically known by most beauty blogs but the MUA makeup palette in Undressed is an exact dupe for the Urban Decay Naked palette, even the colours are in the same order! (Someone did a little cheating when making this 'original' palette) But im not complaining, at more than half the price I love this palette! RRP £4.00

MUA pallet in Undressed

Question 5-
Which high-street product did you buy in 2012 that wasn't worth the hype?
This may not be classed as a 'beauty' product as such but the Nails Inc nail varnishes weren't that great im my opinion, I bought the colour Elizabeth Street, now I thought it was going to be an opaque application but I had to apply around 6/7 coats to make it sort of opaque but still blotchy! I never bought another colour as I was so disappointed with the first one I bought, and at a price at £10.00 I was expecting MUCH better quality!

Nails INC nail varnish in Elizabeth Street

Question 6-
Which product wins your award for best high-street product of 2012?
And the winner is....

Topshop lipsticks in Beguilded and Infrared

TOPSHOP LIPSTICKS!!
hooray congrats to the winners, I love these lipsticks as they are so creamy but yet lasting and hides all your nasty dried skin on your lips in the winter, perfect colour range and amazing pigmentation, especially the brighter colours, absolutely wonderful, I recommend these to EVERYONE! RRP £8.00


I hope you enjoyed my 2012 faves I had to chose really carefully with these questions as most of them were so hard to chose from but I think I made the right decisions! Post soon!
Love Dannie xx

What were your favorites of 2012? I tag you!

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