Honest Scrap Tag

LipstickRules123 tagged me yesterday for this so here's what it entails:

Tell your readers 10 things about you that they may or may not know, but are true. Tag ten people with the award, and be sure to let them know they've been tagged (a quick comment on their blog will do). Don't forget to link back to the blogger who tagged you.

Ok here goes:

1) I still don't have my driving licence yet! I started lessons when I was 17 and at school but I ended up going to university and couldn't afford the lessons anymore (probably coz I spent every last penny I had on going out and makeup!). Because I live in the city, I really don't have much need for a car. However, I have promised myself that I have to pass my test asap!

2) I have a Bachelor's degree with honours in Computer Art and Japanese...basically the course was to do with virtual reality, 3D Graphics, designing characters, backgrounds, sound etc for computer games and I even made my own game at uni for my course!

3) I am a keen artist - I used to paint and draw all the time and I love doing it, it's my escape. I did alot of life drawing at uni. I don't get much time to do it what with work and social life but I try to dip into it now and again.

4) I work in Financial Services (Investments, Pensions etc) which is a world away from makeup and the like but I guess it's important in my job to always look presentable...at least that's what I tell myself every time I'm at beauty counters!

5) I worked in a sports shop the summer after I left uni and I wore tracksuit bottoms EVERY day to work...the shame!

6) I'm a perfectionist...in my work, with my hair/makeup...sometimes it gets a little OCD though!

7) My dream job would be to work as a beauty journalist for a magazine, getting to test out all the newest products.

8) I love mafia films - Scarface, The Godfather trilogy, Goodfellas, Casino...no chick flicks for this girly...I'm into thrillers and action films!

9) At the age of 14 I was a huge Backstreet Boys fan and plastered my bedroom in posters (Nick was my favourite!). Needless to say, I'm over that now!

10) I met my fiance in a nightclub (and not a very classy one at that) so if any one tells you you'll never meet "the one" in a club, they're wrong! He was such a gentleman right from the start.

Right, enough about me, I now tag...

15 Steps Then a Beauty Blog
Alpha Blonde
Beauty Scribings of J
Belle Du Jour
Hele Says
I Love...The Obsessions of a Shopaholic!
The Yummy Mummy's Beauty Blog
Internationally Beautiful
Saskia The Salsa Fairy
♥lipgloss86

Drugstore Haulin!

I popped into a local Boots store this afternoon to pick up a few things (I can't go past it without getting something!).

I had seen and heard everyone raving about how good the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Wash/Mask was so I decided to pick one up for myself. I'm generally not that prone to spots but when I do get them sometimes, I like to have products within easy reach that will make them disappear asap! I will give this a go and see how it performs for me.

I also picked up a darker shade of my old favourite Maxfactor Lasting Performance Foundation in Honey Beige. Before I discovered Revlon Colourstay Foundation, I used this all the time but when I applied it again recently with my tan, the shade I had (Soft Beige) made me look really washed out. So, I got the one two shades darker, which will suit my complexion when I have a tan. Sorted! I think I will still use Revlon coz I love it, but I sometimes like to wear the Maxfactor one, the formulation is a little lighter and good for when I don't need as much coverage.

Now that my tootsies are always on show in summer sandals, I thought I better step up my efforts to keep my feet looking pretty. I ALWAYS have my toenails painted but I wanted to find a good foot cream to make sure my feet don't get too dry. I got Soap & Glory's Heel Genius, which has all kinds of super moisturising ingredients and should make sure my little trotters are ready to showcase my new bright Barry M nailpolishes.

After reading Hele Says blogspot a couple of days ago about the Kiss Draw on French Tip Pen, I knew I had to try this brilliant product out. I love french manicures coz it's a really clean look and always do it myself at home. I normally use white polish to do the tips but this can be very time consuming and sometimes messy! I got the Kiss product today (for about £5) and used it this afternoon, with fantastic results! This is so quick and easy to use and it leaves you with nails that look really professional as you can see from the pic. I love it!

The last product I got was an eyeliner from Prestige which is cut out of the picture at the bottom (doh!). It's a lovely navy blue colour and I'm looking forward to using it in a FOTD soon...has anyone got any suggestions about what colours would look good with it? I thought maybe another soft smokey eye look or maybe just as a pop of colour.