The Confessions of a Beauty Blogger Tag

Hello and welcome back to the Student Beauty Bag, i am aware for the past week i haven't posted anything, and i am really sorry about that i had all my blogs planned and i had taken all my photos, but then on sunday i came down with a horrible kind of stomach ache illness, that to be honest just wanted me to sleep all day, to the matter of fact that i literally did sleep for 4 days in a row and didn't get out of bed at all. It was horrible, and to make up for it, instead of giving you one of my average beauty posts, i decided to do a tag post. I realised you didn't really know much about me and this blog, so i picked the confessions of a beauty blogger tag, lets get started!

1, How many hours a week do you spend planning/ writing/ uploading posts?

Well i had to think about this question quite a lot because i post three times a week, with each post roughly taking me an hour to plan and write. But then i also take pictures, and at the moment to reduce the amount of time i spend taking photos, i am trying to get into the groove of taking all my photos in one sitting, that roughly takes me 30 minutes but then i have to sort out which photos to choose, then i edit the best ones, so all in all i think it takes me about an hour to complete everything photo wise for all three posts. I then also finally research, advertise, comment and generally talk to you guys on social media sites, so i guess if you add that, i most spend at least 6-7 hours a week doing blog related things!

2, Are you a spender or a saver?

I am definitely a spender, what beauty blogger isn't! I am really addicted to beauty products and fashion and shoes, basically everything, so i rarely ever save, apart from if i know there is something i want, and i have to save up for it!

3, When is it easiest for you to write your posts?

I think it is easiest for me to write my posts in the evenings in between doing college and my free time i manage to conduct 3 posts a week, which i think is quite an achievement. Obviously i don't take the photos for the blog in the night, i normally do that on a weekend morning when i have plenty of time to slowly take the pictures. I also do if i have time on the weekends basically plan and sometimes i get round to writing the posts, but i have to admit that is pretty rare!

4, What makes writing posts comfortable for you?

I think getting feedback and knowing that you have helped someone is the best, and most comfortable thing for me, it really encourages me when some of you contact me and i love making new friends through it too, so don't be shy and come on in!

5, Whats your worst makeup/ hair habit?

I think my worst makeup habit is chapped lips, or dry skin, this is a real problem for me, and i find it very hard to treat it, and whenever i look in the mirror i am always like why do i allow my skin to get so bad. I suppose i do have some really bad hair habits, i also have very dry hair, which means i have never had the need to really wash my hair lets say more than 3 times a week because it doesn't get greasy, but i need to starts washing it more often and keep my hair down, not scrunched up in a top knot!

6, Whats one quote you wish the world would live by?

I am not a massive fan of quotes, and i don't really know that many, but i think i prefer the more heart wrenching/ sad kind of quotes that make your realise what other people feel like. There was once this quote about bullying and it was talking about would you ever want to go through what you are doing to someone else and it was really sad but i cant remember it now, it was really beautiful and sad.

7, How long do you spend getting ready everyday?

Oh no the question i dread is coming! I think because i have to leave really early in the morning on a weekday for school, i tend to not spend as much time as i would on a weekend, but saying that i take at least 30 minutes to do my makeup in the morning, so to get dressed and sort out my hair if i am not straightening it, it will take me probably an hour! On the weekends though because i have time i often spend nearly an hour doing my makeup because i get very easily distracted, and have no attention span!

8, What your favourite post on your blog?

I think my favourite post on my blog is my blog is my review of the Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Carnation because it was one of my first blog posts and i took so much time writing it and the finished post really made me fall in love with blogging. 

9, Who is a beauty blogger that you think deserve more subscribers that they have?

I think there are many beauty bloggers on twitter and Instagram and other social media platforms that don't have as many subscribers as they deserve, i have started to interact with lots, and many of the new generation of beauty bloggers like me deserve more followers because some of them are truly inspirational and well written!

10, Whats one thing you're excited about in the coming year?

There are many things i am really excited about in the next year, and one of them is definitely building up this blog, getting more subscribers and teaching more people about student friendly beauty items and products that are safe for your skin, there are many things!

11, What has been your favourite blogging moment?

As you know, i am fairly new to the world of beauty blogging, so i haven't experienced that many things beauty blogging related, but one of the best things about blogging, and my best moment was when i finally realised that people were actually reading my blog, even though it wasn't  very many people, its still someone who can learn from me!

12, How long does it take to prep for a post?

As i said in question number one of this tag, writing and planing a post can take around 1 hour, but it really depends on the post, this post didn't take very much preparing because its just me answering questions, but another post with photos that i need to edit and crop may take much longer.

13, Are you wearing jeans/ skirt right now or are you wearing pyjama bottoms?

At the moment i am wearing an old t shirt and some running leggings because i have just come back from the gym, but normally i would just be wearing pyjamas or even a onesie, the benefit of blogging instead of being on Youtube!

So that was the last question for the confessions of a beauty blogger tag, i hope you enjoyed and learnt more about me and beauty blogging for me!!

Izzyxxx 

Where has The Student beauty Bag been??

Hello, and welcome back to the Student Beauty Bag, i really can't believe it has been 6 weeks and 1 day since i last posted on here, and it truly only feels like 2 weeks, which was the original amount of time i was going to take off. I never mentioned this on my blog, apart from me finding it hard to post 3 times a week because of all the schoolwork it had, but i had started to think of writing and keeping this blog a bit of a chore, and i hated myself for thinking that. I decided, if i took 2 weeks vacation from this blog, planned some posts during that time, took lots of pictures, and just started to love this blog like i did when i created it, keeping it would be a lot easier and less stressful. But the thing was after around two weeks, my half term started, and i thought that would be a perfect time to restart it, i assumed i wouldn't have much homework and revising to do, but i was completely wrong. I had so much to do, and i was on holiday in north wales for a bit with my family, and there was no internet connection, so i could prepare some posts, so i put it off, week after week, until i decided last week that i missed this blog, and decided if i don't start it up now, i don't know how long it would be until i started it again.

So, today is Monday 10th March, and from wednesday on, i am going to hopefully start blogging again on a monday, wednesday and friday schedule again. I never said that i was posting on those days, but i kind of adopted those days, and have decided to stick with them, however if i am really busy one day, and can't post, i will make up for it in the week, resulting in ever week posting 3 blog posts.

I am really sorry about this, and when i was away for six weeks i did miss you guys tremendously but couldn't get my self to start it all up again. Also, sorry this isn't a proper 'beauty' post, but as i said i will start properly on wednesday. I love you guys lots and thank you for being here for me and supporting me, love you!!

Love, Izzyxxx

New Look Black Metal Trim Ankle Boots

Hello and welcome back to the Student Beauty Bag, it feel ages since I last posted but in fact it was only on Tuesday! So today I have different type of post than i normally have, it is not beauty related, it on my second most favourite thing in the world, shoes! I love shoes so much, and I sure have my fare share of them, from ankle boots, to high leg boots, to heels, to flats, to sneakers, i have everything! 

I don't know if you still remember, but on one of my first ever posts, I posted my December favourites, and included in that were some high heeled black cut out ankle boots, they were really nice, but slightly to high for me on a everyday basis. So just after I brought those, I saw these really nice simple black ankle boots with some really effective gold detailing on them, and the best thing about them they weren't very high. As you can expect I immediately fell in love with them, and couldn't resist them, so i had to buy them!

These are some of the most comfortable boots i have ever tried, they are the perfect height for someone like me who needs to wear high heels because she is so short, but doesn't want her feet hurting all day, and for them to be too high and uncomfortable, but also wants her feet to look semi decent! When I tried them on i was very impressed how comfortable they actually were, and because the pair I have our wide fit, they have enough room for my feet, without making the length way to big. Even if you don't have particularly big/ wide feet, and just want some comfortable boots to wear everyday, I would definitely get them!

But it isn't just because these boots are so comfortable why I love them so much, they also happen to look really nice and casual, that you can easily dress up for a more formal occasion. I personally love to wear these boots everyday if I am just popping out to the shops, or just running errands, and they are also very suitable if you are still in school or college, as they are not very high, and very simple looking. They are a black suede/ leather ankle boots, with a 2-3 inch block heel, that is very stable and comfortable, they also have a simple gold zip down the inside of the shoe, and a simple gold line across the back of the heel. The little, simple details surprisingly add lots of detail to the shoe, and make it look also surprisingly pretty, and attractive.

I hope you have enjoyed this mini shoe review, would you like me to do more, i have found it quite enjoyable, and easy, as shoes are one of my strong obsessions!

Izzyxxxx

My December Favourites!

So, I suppose I have got the dreaded first post over with, and now I can just start bloging like normal, right? If you do have any queries as such or questions, or even any recommendations or reviews you want me to do, comment on this post, email me at TheStudentBeautyBag@gmail.com or contact me through any of the social media sites on the right of this page, I promise I will listen!

Anyway I have chosen my first proper post to be..... (if you haven't already guessed it by the title yet!) My December Favourites. I realised for you guys to get to know me more, I should tell you a few of my favourite Beauty, Hair, Fragrance & Lifestyle things of the past month. I hope you enjoy reading my favourites!

Beauty

This past month hasn't been the best month for new (and exciting) beauty products, I haven't been the best at experimenting with new products, and have kind of stuck with the same old boring products :(. But saying that there have been a couple of essential products that I have used this month, and have been really loving, Que. the maybe short of maybe long list:

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer-£5.49

I LOVE this concealer, and have gone through three bottles of this stuff since I got it in the Summer. But I really have been loving it recently because I have braved the fresh faced look (oh my god), and this has really helped, I started to get really fed up with foundation every morning, so I just used this. It is a full coverage concealer, that really wakes you up (hence the name), and is perfect for brightening the dreaded under eye circles, and those pesky red blemishes.
http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Wake-Me-Up-Concealer_1253837/

Real techniques miracle complexion sponge- £5.99

This sponge has really earnt it's place in my December Favourites, ever since I brought it in mid November, I have used it everyday to blend in my foundation and concealer. Before I tried this sponge I had never tried a make-up sponge before, so I had little exceptions, but boy this little thing has changed my life so much, I haven't touched my other concealer and foundation brushes since! I may even do another blog post on this because I have so much love for it, would you like that?

http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Miracle-Complexion-Sponge_1389470/

Hair

As you know (or actually you don't because this is only my second post) I have the worlds most frizzy, curly, dreadful hair, I just hate it. I have never really like the fact that my hair was just weird, normal curly hair doesn't have half of much frizz than mine, it's intolerable. Because of this though it always seems that I'm trying new products for my hair, that I hope will change my life forever, unfortunately this month I haven't really experimented much, apart from the next product.

Wella System Professional Clear Scalp- £10.95

As well as having crazy curly and frizzy hair, I also sometimes have psoriasis and eczema on my scalp, and shampoos and conditioners really irritate it. I know this is supposed to be a student friendly blog, with the drugstore and cheaper versions of the high end versions, and this product really isn't 'drugstore' but I had to include it. This shampoo has really helped since I got it in mid November, every time I have washed my hair I just rub it in, and it doesn't make the skin sting and itch, it has been a real life saver. 

http://www.feelunique.com/p/Wella-SP-Clear-Scalp-Shampoo-250ml

Fragrance

Ohhhh how much do I love fragrance, perfume and body sprays are one of my favourite things in the world, and I have my fare few of them. I love the delicate little bottles of perfumes and the practicality of body sprays and that you can take them anywhere, and they even smell nice. For many of your fragrance lovers this perfume will not be a surprise, and let's all LOVE it together (yay).

Honey Eau De Parfum By Marc Jacobs (50ml) Gift Set- £39.50
This perfume is just perfect, nothing else is needed to say anything about it. The sweet, floral feel when you spray it is just filled with happiness, it has a happy scent that would be perfect for anyone, and just makes you smile. The fruity orange, peach and apricot scent mixed in with the base notes of vanilla and honey, really add to the perfume, and make it very summery. But lets not forget the bottle, oh my god, it is just amazing, and really represent the scent inside, and is perfect for adding a sprinkling of summer to your dressing table. Can you tell its my favourite scent?
http://www.boots.com/en/Marc-Jacobs-Honey-Eau-de-Parfum-50ml-Gift-Set-NEW_1392703/

Lifestyle
My lifestyle choice this month isn't really in the lifestyle category, it is a fashion favourite. Anyone who knows me will know that i have a massive passion towards shoes, I love them. Flats, boots, Heels, anything, I will stare at them for hours in a shop window and dream about them till I cant handle it and break the bank by buying them. When i first saw these nest pair of boots, I fell in love and had to get them.

Black Cut Out Buckle Ankle Boots- £24.99
These boots are just amazing, they are just what i was looking for, with a perfect price tag. The cut out bits panels add interesting detail to the boot, and the buckles really add to the all together look of the boot. The heel is roughly 3.5 inches (9cm), which for me is quite high to walk around in everyday, but they are really nice if you are only running a few errands, or going to lunch. They look really nice with jeans and leggings, and even tights with a skater skirt, they add detail to the outfit and can dress up an outfit too. These boots are a perfect all round boot and I really recommend them, and can you really resist that price tag?
http://www.asos.com/New-Look/New-Look-Chilly-Cut-Out-Ankle-Boots/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3102037

I hope you have enjoyed reading my December Favourites, and getting to know me more, I have enjoyed gathering all my favourites of this month, see you next time.

Izzyxxxx

Welcome to The Student Beauty Bag!

Hello, and welcome to the Student Beauty Bag Blog, the centre of all things Beauty, Hair, Fragrance and Lifestyle, with some fashion, healthy recipes and crafty ideas mixed in. Beauty is my passion, especially drugstore make-up (the joys of being a student with no money), which is the reason why I'm creating this blog. I hope to inspire beauty addicts like me, especially students who have little money, that they can still buy make-up (but not in huge quantities though), and how to appreciate it more.

As a student myself, I have learnt, and want to teach you readers, how you can still be a beauty addict, and that there are many duplicates to popular, high end make-up brands, that you can find in the drugstore.

In this blog you will see lots of recommendations and reviews, for people who are a bit short of cash, and the people who want to splurge a bit in the beauty aisles. There will also be lots of drugstore duplicates of the high end versions, gift guides, my essentials and favourites all bundled up into a handy little package called The Student Beauty Bag.

But this blog is not just dedicated to students who are a bit short of cash, I also want to make people aware of the chemicals inside make-up, and beauty products. As someone who has facial psoriasis and eczema, I know that there are certain chemicals in beauty products that aggregate my skin, so its also my aim to make people more aware of what is in their make-up that they put on their face everyday, and the effects it has on their skin. 

Izzyxxxx