Re-using a Candle | 5 Ways

Everyone loves everything about candles right? The smell, the packaging... So why waste the packaging once the candle has burned out?  

I have got five different ways in which you use your candle pot once the wax has gone. All you need to do is wait for the candle to go and then clean out the pot and you are ready to reuse!

1. Loose Change 

Keeping your loose change in a candle pot is one of my favourite uses because there are so many ways of storing your money however I find a simple glass like this looks very cute and sophisticated on your makeup table or desk.   

2. Bobbi Pins 

Bobbi pins go missing wherever you put them... However storing them in one of these looks adorable sat in the corner of your dressing table to create an chic look as the bobbi pins end up very messy and not neat when you chuck them in after a long day. 

3. Everyday Makeup Brushes 

Even though all your makeup brushes won't be able to fit in here, I love putting my top 3 everyday ones. It takes me forever to rummage through my main pot in the morning trying to find the ones I need, therefore this saves a lot of time when I'm rushing. It can also look super cute if the brushes are the same colours and brand.

4. Lip Liners 

Depending on how many lip liners you own, I love having mine in these candle jars because they look so simple and cute. Although some candle jars don't hold the lip liners as well some other ones do, I find the primark candles work amazing for this lip liners!

5. Cotton Buds 

Where cotton buds are dainty and small, candle jars are the perfect size and storage for them. I usually keep them in a drawer within my dressing table which requires more time to find in the mornings, whereas putting them in a pot means you can quickly whip one out when they're needed. 

I hope you somehow found this post useful because I love finding out different storage methods and I find it so fascinating when people come up with different ways of storing things rather than in your drawers and things like that!

What was your favourite method of using a jar out of these five?

Thank you so much for reading, see you soon. 

Love, B.B.B x

It's The Little Things In Life

Within these past few weeks I've been feeling a mix of emotions. The main things which have cheered me up have been the little things - these days have made me realise that not every day you need some big news or event to make you joyful. 

From the past weeks of different feelings I thought I would sit down and share to you guys the recent things which have made me smile which weren't necessarily major actions. 

1. Laughing with friends at school.

Being back at school is never something I look forward to going back to, however something which makes me very happy is being around my favourite friends at break and lunch having fun and laughing with each other - this always makes me forget about other issues and problems for that short half an hour or so. 

2. Reflecting back at old photos.

Recently one of my favourite things have been looking back at my old photos from albums and on my phone because this always reminds me of the good times and it never fails to put a smile on my face. 

3. Evening walks with the crisp air.

With exams the past week I have been inside quite a lot revising and getting fairly stressed, one of my favourite things to calm me down and relax in this season is to go on a walk around where I live, whether this is for 20 minutes to an hour, this always helps me refresh my mind and I also find it helps my pores breath and freshen up. 

4. Fresh bed sheets and duvets. 

Everybody can agree with me on this one... there is nothing better than getting into bed after a long day when you have new sheets which smell amazing of washing powder... lovely. 

5. Good morning texts and snapchats. 

I never knew the impact of a small gesture such as 'Good morning' could make you happy for the whole day. Waking up and getting a message from the right person can warm your heart and it makes you feel really content. 

6. Waking up on the weekend with the sun shining.

The sun is the answer to my happiness... I am 100% a summer girl. When the sun is out I am in my happiest mood. To wake up to the sun shining through my window makes me in the best mood. 

7. The feeling you get when you've completed a workout.

Although the thought of a workout never sounds good when you are tired and all you want to do is pop on Netflix, the feeling you get once you've completed the sweaty stage is amazing and thrilling.

8. Coming home Wednesday to watch Pretty Little Liars. 

Unfortunately PLL has stopped for another year, however usually... 

Pretty Little Liars is hands down the best programme to air in the TV industry. On a Wednesday I sit in double maths as bored as ever, nothing sounds better than coming home to watch the gossip of Sara's hideout, the modern emojis and the wedding planning schemes for Hanna. 

9. Unexpected compliments.

Receiving compliments out of the blue from a specific person goes along with the good morning messages... it warms your heart to think about. The fact that people have become so judgmental these days, it is kind of rare to hear positive words about yourself.

10. Sunday days with no makeup

There is nothing better than waking up late on Sunday's, hopping in the shower, throwing your dressing gown back on and getting back into bed with your laptop watching YouTube videos and Netflix while doing your homework and jobs. There is no worry with makeup... you don't have to worry about not rubbing your eyes and the best feeling is when you have nothing to remove in the evening. 

"It's the little things that matter the most"

Thank you so much for reading, see you soon. 

Love, B.B.B x

My Travel Makeup: Amsterdam

As you are currently reading this post on Sunday, I am on my way to London to stay over night, ready for Gatwick early Monday morning. On Monday morning we are flying out to Amsterdam and spending a week having a lot of fun and laughing too much, making amazing memories. 

When I travel to different countries, I love finding these types of blog posts to help me pack products, as I find it extremely hard to narrow down the different things, therefore I am typing this blog post to share with you guys and hopefully help a bunch of you. 

 

 



FACE PRODUCTS

 

Foundation- For foundation you don't need to take anymore than one bottle.

Concealer- Take one concealer which you use everyday for coverage.

Highlighter and Bronzer- To save space, take a contour kit which includes both of these.

Powder- You will only need to take your main powder, two is too much. 



Bourjois healthy mix foundation, collection lasting perfection concealer, mua undress your skin shimmer highlighter, mua contour and sculpt kit, rimmel stay matte powder

 

EYE PRODUCTS

 

Mascara- Only take the mascara's which you use everyday (three is always my maximum)

Eye Shadow Palette- Take a palette which has a variety of shades in, try a travel size.

Single Eye Shadow- If your palette doesn't have a colour you want, take 1 single shadow.

Eye Brow Gel- You won't need anymore than one eyebrow gel.



 

Naked 2 palette, Maybelline color tattoo 'on and on bronze', mac paint pot 'chilled on ice', benefit roller lash, primark false lash effect mascara, Maybelline lash sensational, rimmel brow this way clear gel

 



 

LIP PRODUCTS

 

 

Balms- Take a variety of small ones (balms, pot, gel) I find lip balms do different jobs

Sticks- Pick out your favourite nude, dark, pink and two other favourites at a maximum.

Liners- Take no more than three of these, one for a nude, pink and then a dark.

Sharpener- If you take lip liners with you make sure you carry a sharpener around.

 

Dirty works lip balm 'coconut cream', strawberry carmex, eos strawberry lip balm, mua lip lipliner 'caramel nougat', mac lipstick 'captive', mac lipstick 'velvet teddy', mac lipstick 'peach blossom', mua shade 'bare 14'

 



Next week's blog post: Amsterdam Travel Diary!

 

What is your main product to travel with?

 

T h a n k  y o u  s o  m u c h  f o r  r e a d i n g.

L o v e ,  B e t h  x