Stationary Haul | 2015

Hi! 

I know, I know two hauls in a row, oops. But this one is for back to school purposes and I know I'm a little late because most people are going back to school tomorrow, or have already started last week, but better late than never, right? 

I didn't get too much stuff because I actually do online learning at the moment so I didn't need too much, but I am starting year 10 which is obviously the year I start GCSE's so I wanted to get some folders and things. I got everything, apart from one thing, from Paperchase and I will link everything I got. 

The first few things I got were a arch file (basically the same as a ring binder), some subject dividers for it and 5 document files. I just thought they'd come in handy, so I got them haha. 

Arch file: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/white-lever-arch-file.html
Subject dividers: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/coloured-a4-subject-dividers-10-tabs.html
Document files: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/double-pocket-files-pack-of-5.html

The next things I got were a 10 subject notebook and a plain notebook. The first one is an essential and I'll use it for revision notes and things like that. The second one isn't for school, but I'm going to use it for blog stuff so I can be more organised (yay!) I got it plain because I'm going to decorate it myself, woo! 

10 subject notebook: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/10-subject-a5-notebook.html
Plain notebook: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/notebooks/kraft-a5-notebook.html

The next things I got were a pack of 12 fine liner pens and a pack of 5 panda highlighters. Can we just talk about the panda highlighters for a second? THEY ARE SO FREAKING CUTE! I love them so much oh my goodness! They also do cat, Russian doll, bear, and other versions of the highlighters too.  

Fine liner pens: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/sign-pens-pack-of-12.html
Panda highlighters: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/writing/pens-and-pencils/panda-highlighters-pack-of-5.html

The next thing I got from Paperchase was a globe sharpener and it's pretty self explanatory really. I decided to get my pens from Tesco because you get more for a cheaper price and I just prefer these ones to be honest haha. I also only got them in blue because I don't like writing in black, bit weird I know but hey ho. I didn't get any pencils because there wasn't any in Tesco which was a bit annoying really, but my mum will probably pick some up on Tuesday and I have one left from last year that will do for now anyway. 

Globe sharpener: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/3for2-stationery/maped-globe-sharpener.html

The final things I got were these two rubbers. THEY ARE SO ADORABLE! I am literally in love with them, they are so cute! Paperchase also do other animal ones in case you don't like these two, but seriously who wouldn't think these were cute?! 

Polar bear rubber: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/iwako-polar-bear-eraser.html
Elephant rubber: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/iwako-elephant-eraser.html

So that's everything I got, it's not a huge amount but as I said I do online learning at the moment so I don't need too much. I hope you enjoyed this post regardless and I will see you in my next one! Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon

August Haul | 2015

Hi! 

Recently I've bought a few new things (most of them beauty related) and I thought you might like to know what I got. 

1. Maybelline New York Dream BB Cream

I find that with my skin I can't really wear foundations so I opted for a BB cream. I've used this a few times since I got it and it is amazing! It honestly feels so nice on my skin and it's so lightweight, it doesn't feel like I'm wearing anything at all! 

I ordered this on feelunique and they're having a sale at the moment, so I got this for £5.94.

2. Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer 

I've seen a lot of people rave about this and I just thought why not? (that is literally my reasoning for everything I buy) It basically just does what it says really, it makes me look more awake and actually human and conceals any spots or blemishes I may have. Overall, it is a really good concealer and I would definitely recommend it! 

I also ordered this from feelunique and it was £4.12. 

3. Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in the shade 'Lunch Date' 

I actually ordered this a few days before Tanya's new products came out (I also really would like to get some of the new ones soon!) and I just really liked this colour so I decided to get it, no fancy reason or anything haha, I just liked it. 

This was the final thing I ordered from feelunique and it was £2.80. 

4. Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in the shade 107. 

I tried this for the first time yesterday and I love it so much! I wasn't sure about it at first but then it really started to grow on me. The lipstick itself is a really deep red shade (the picture makes it look darker but I promise it's not as dark as that haha) I just love it and I think it'll be perfect for autumn! 

I got this from Superdrug and it was £5.49. 

5. Zoella Beauty Foam Sweet Foam Cleansing Shower Gel 

I have been wanting something from Zoe's new range since it came out and my mum actually bought this for me last week (thank you mum!) I love this scent so much, it smells really lovely and sweet and I just love how soft it feels on my skin. I'm so proud of Zoe, it felt so surreal to see even more of her products stocked up in Superdrug and everything looked amazing! 

I also got this from Superdrug and I think it was around the £3 mark. 

6. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 

I got this a few weeks ago but I decided to include it anyway. I haven't actually read this yet but it sounds really good and I've heard good things about it so I'm excited to read this! 

I got this from Amazon and it was £3.85. 

7. A Work In Progress by Connor Franta 

I haven't read this yet either but it looks so good! I love the front cover so much and I'm really proud of Connor. I'm really excited to read this! 

I also got this from Amazon and it was £3.85. 












So that's everything I've got to show you for this haul! At some point next week there could also potentially be a stationary haul (once I've actually ordered the bits haha) so keep your eyes peeled for that. Have you got any of these things I've mentioned? If so do you like them? Leave a comment down below if you want to. Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon 

Plymouth | Summer Holidays 2015

Hi!

Last week I went to Plymouth for the weekend and I thought I'd share with you some of the pictures I took whilst I was there. 

I took these at a place I don't really remember the name of but there was a stream thing (I'm so great at describing places aren't I?) and my younger sister had a little paddle and it was a really cute little area. 

 One evening we went to a small, quiet beach and we watched the sunset. I've never actually watched the sunset at a beach before and it was so beautiful, these pictures really don't do it justice.

I didn't take too many pictures, but I hope you liked this post anyway. Thank you for reading! 

Love, 
Shannon

Note To Self

Dear Shannon, 

This is for you. For the bad days, the days where you feel like everything has gone wrong and you just want to not exist for a while. 

It's okay. And I know you're probably going to roll your eyes at that, because you think that is such a cliche thing to say to someone who's upset, but really, you're going to be okay. 

You're good enough and you don't need anyone to tell you your self worth. Stop overthinking everything. Remind yourself that you're you and you are pretty damn wonderful. You're okay, you're safe and tomorrow is a new day, make it a good one. Better things are coming, please hang in there. You can do it.  

Take care of yourself, you deserve the best.

Love,
Shannon

Friday Ramblings

Hi! 

I honestly have no idea how this blog post is going to turn out as I have no set topic I want to talk about, but I guess I'm just going to ramble about things that have been on my mind recently. (this could end badly) 

Growing up. I remember when I was younger and I couldn't wait to grow up, now I just want to be 5 years old again. Last night I was overthinking, as usual, and then it all of a sudden hit me that I'm going to be turning 16 next year. Also, today I finished year nine and it feels weird because in September I'm going to be in year ten. I feel like everything is moving too quickly, and there's nothing I can do to stop it. 

I don't want to get too into it in this post, but these past few years have been difficult, to say the least. I struggle with anxiety and have done for the past two and a half years now. School is a massive cause of my anxiety and I really struggle with it. I don't know how I'm going to cope in year ten and that scares me. A lot. 

A lot of people have said that year ten is the year that you start thinking and deciding what you want to do when you finish school and a few people I know already have an idea. Me? I have no clue. I mean I know that I want to travel when I leave school, but career wise? I don't feel like I'm good at anything and to be honest, I don't even want to think about it. Because that signalises that I'm growing up and I'm not ready for that. 

At the same time as I feel like everything is moving too quickly, I still feel stuck. I feel like I'm stuck in this small bubble of existence and I don't quite know what the hell I'm doing or how to get out of it. 

I guess what I'm trying to say is that life is pretty messed up at the moment. 

I'm sorry if this post is really messy and kind of negative, but sometimes you just need to let someone know how you're feeling and I guess you are this 'someone' for me. 

Thank you for reading and I hope you're having a great day wherever you are! 

Love, 
Shannon