Q&A | Get to Know Me Tag

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you all had wonderful weekend.

Since I started blogging and YouTubing, I feel like some of you have had a sneak peak into my life, passions and hobbies but I thought of a better way to get to know me by completing the Get to Know Me Q&A tag. I always love reading and watching these (maybe because I'm so nosy) but I think they are a great tool to get to know people a little more and to find out what makes them tick. 

Here we go...I hope you enjoy. 

1. What is your middle name? Ellen
2. What is your favourite colour? Purple
3. What's your favourite season? Spring all the way. The evenings get later and the coats get lighter
4. How tall are you? 5ft 4
5. Cats or Dogs? DOGS all the way, sorry cats!
6. Funniest moment throughout School? Way too many to say I absolutely loved school, take me back any day
7. How many countries have you visited? I'd like to say I visited quite a few countries certainly most of Europe. I have visited America and China the most - due to family living there
8. Did you go to college? If this means university, then yes
9. What was your favourite/worst subject in High School? Media Studies and Maths
10. What is your Favourite drink? Chocolate Yazoo
11. What is your favourite animal? Penguins and Pandas
12. What is your favourite perfume? Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum
13. Tea or Coffee? Neither...Green Tea
14. What would you (or have you) name your children? Never thought about that in much depth 
15. What Sports do you play/Have you played? I've never played any sports, that's so bad!
16. What is your favourite holiday? Halloween - I just think it's so much fun 
17. Who are some of your favourite YouTubers? Zoella, In The Frow, Hello October and the Sacconejolys. They all inspired me to start making my own videos
18. What is your favourite movie? So hard to name one but if I had to...Bruce Almighty
19. Are you Single or Taken? I have a lovely boyfriend of six years called Gary 
20. What's your idea of an ideal first date? I love theme parks and I always think it's a great place to go for a date. Lots of places to walk and queuing so you can get to know each other!!
21. What's your favourite store? Probably Urban Outfitters, despite the fact I worked there for four years
22. Favourite memory from childhood? Way too many to write down, I had a very happy childhood
23. Do you speak any different languages and how well? No languages sadly, I wish I could speak Italian
24. Do you have any siblings? Two lovely ones. One older sister and brother, Stella and Frank
25. How would you describe your fashion sense? Comfy and quirky
26. What is your favourite restaurant? Well it's obviously McDonald's and yes, it is a restaurant. I could honestly eat there forever. It's my one true love. 
27. What are some of your favourite TV shows? This is my favourite question, I watch so many shows. If we're talking recent, then it's definitely 11.22.63, it's one of the best shows I've ever seen. Other than that, House of Cards, Vampire Diaries, OITNB, Homeland and Keeping up with the Kardashians (it's a guilty pleasure of mine!)
28. PC or mac? MAC all the way. Those of you will know how hard I struggle with PCs
29. What phone do you have? iPhone 6
30. Tell us one of your bad habits! My boyfriend would say it's not putting the lids on things properly but other people would say I'm dramatic and exaggerate too much.

I hope you enjoyed this post. I'd love to see your answers to this tag. Comment below.

Nx

Wednesday Wishlist | Spring Beauty 2016

Wednesday Wishlist | Beauty Spring 2016 by nancycamp1 featuring a liquid eyeliner

Happy Wednesday guys!

I hope you all had fabulous Bank Holiday weekends, now for a four day week...woo.

It's Wednesday Wishlist time again, this week is Spring beauty themed. This is my favourite time of year and always a good season to update your make-up collection with bright shades of blushers and shadows.

 I have been lusting after all of these items for while and sadly some of them are only available in the US thanks to Sephora. But luckily, I have a work friend coming back from the US and bringing me a few bits. So for the first time, I might actually own some of these products!

The first thing is the Too Faced Sweetheart Blush, in Sparkling Bellini, which I'm very excited for. It's the perfect blush for Spring and Summer in the beautiful coral shade.This gorgeous new range has sold so well in the US but it's almost impossible to get over here as they only sell it online at Debenhams.  Also, in the same range, The Sweet Peach Palette, has sold out everywhere and only now available on eBay and Amazon at an exceptional price. So this one is definitely going to remain on my Wishlist for the foreseeable future.

Of course the Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit is at the top of my list but another hard-to-get product. They sell out almost immediately online making it almost impossible to own. Dolce K has to be my favourite, I'm a sucker for pinky nudes.

I've been looking to buy a foundation more suitable for Spring and I have read such great things about the Charlotte Tilbury, Magic Foundation, from coverage to the 'dewy' glow it gives.

What's on your wishlist?

Nx

Beauty Edit | Strobing Compact

So apparently strobing is the new contouring. This is news to me, after finally mastering the art of contouring (all but badly) now we have a new make-up skill to learn. So thankfully, our high-street hero brand, MUA, have launched a new strobing compact, available from Superdrug, £5.

Made to make strobing easy, all you need to do is swipe, sculpt and strobe! The powder and crème highlighter are the perfect blend of shimmer and sheen designed to give your cheek that Spring glow.

I would definitely say it was a soft-focus highlighter so not glittery or OTT but very enjoyable and easy to use.

I recently bought a fan brush from eBay, £1.99, to apply the powder to my cheekbones, which goes on like a dream and really brightens the area. Then to apply the crème highlighter I use my index finger to smooth and blend, leaving the skin looking healthy and luminescent. 

 I wouldn't say it is one of the best highlighting products but it certainly does a great job for a drugstore/high-street brand and for £5, you can't really go wrong. 

You can get the Luxe Strobe & Glow Highlight compact from any Superdrug or MUA online. Find it here: 

I also featured this product in my recent Superdrug Haul video over on my YouTube channel. Check it out:

I'm also thinking of doing a strobing tutorial - I'd love to know what you think. Comment below

Nx

Wednesday Wishlist | Sports Luxe

Sports Chic by nancycamp1 featuring Christian Dior

River Island top / River Island jacket, £62 / New Look tapered leg pants / Adidas leather shoes, £115 / MICHAEL Michael Kors backpack / Sports watch, £205 / Christian Dior sunglasses, £500

So the Wednesday wishlist is back and today's theme is one that I have been lusting over for quite some time. The sports luxe trend is one of my current favourites, due to the classic combination of style and comfort. Who doesn't love to wear trainers, sweatshirts and still be classed as 'stylish?'

I have been obsessing over the iWatch ever since it launched but sadly the price tag is a little too indulgent for me. Apparently, the newest version (which they are due to release soon) will have FaceTime ability so maybe I'll wait and see.

As loads of you will know, my Michael Kors Rhea Backpack in pastel blue is one of my prised possessions but this new colour is a little too much for me to ignore. The grey shade is absolutely beautiful and it would work lovely with my new spring wardrobe. Do you think it's ever OK to own two colours of the same handbag? I'm sure Kim K would agree with me.

Slogan sweatshirts have been popping up all over the high-street, this one from River Island featuring two of my favourite top models, Kendall and Gigi, is definitely something I'll be purchasing after pay-day. I love the metallic writing and the crisp colour of the sweatshirt - a defo wardrobe must-have for these recent freezing mornings.

I have been after a bomber jacket for a while now and on my hunt for the perfect one I decided that padded ones do not work for me. This could be due to me being slightly petite and shorter in the body but I found that non-padded ones, styled correctly, could work better for me. This grey one from River Island, would work very well into my wardrobe

What's on your wishlist? Comment below

Nx

Beauty Edit | My Favourite Nudes

Happy Monday guys!

I thought I'd kick off this week with a beauty post on one of my favourite topics... MATTE NUDES.

I think Spring is the perfect time for matte nudes as prints and pastels are starting to sneak their way into our wardrobes and we can finally say goodbye to the dark berry toned lipsticks of winter. 

It seems like all thanks to Kylie Jenner, and her Lip Kits (which I'm yet to purchase) matte nudes have been having a bit of a moment. Almost every top make-up house, from drug-store to high-end, have introduced a matte nude into their collections. So I thought now would be a perfect time to run you through some of my favourites.  

First up has to be my trusty and Holy Grail beauty favourite, MAC Velvet Teddy. 

For me, this has to be one of the best nudes for my skin tone. It works perfectly for an everyday nude and teams nicely with numerous eye-shadow looks from night to day. It's the only nude I turn to as it's not drying and applies beautifully. I use this with the MAC Lip Pencil in the colour, Whirl. The two together are a dream team so if you're looking for a nude and have mid-brown hair colour with brown eyes, then I thoroughly recommend, Velvet Teddy. 

Next up, is the Rouge Edition Lipstick from Bourjois in the shade 02, Beige Trench.

This has to be my one of my favourites, due to its 'your lips but better' appeal. It is the ultimate nude, perfect for those days with minimal make-up. It gives your lips that hint of colour without being overpowering - it's so natural. If you're looking for a high-street naked nude - then this is for you.

The newest addition to my nudes is the, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour, in the shade, Seduction.

Other than its amazing chocolate/ caramel smell, this nude is rapidly becoming one of my staples. Revlon released these lip lacquers earlier this year with a great range of colours from berry tones to reds. They are super moisturising and extremely long-lasting, everything you could possibly want from a nude. The tapered wand allows the product to glide on evenly and reach those hard-to-get-to places. All round - a thumbs up from me. 

Last but not least, is my darker nude, which is the KIKO Velvet Matte Satin Lipstick, in the shade 06, Rosy Brown. This lipstick is for the slightly darker days with more heavier make-up and not every day wear. It's velvet texture is a dream to apply and leaves the lips feeling so luxurious despite its relatively cheap price tag. For a darker toned nude, this works perfectly for me and it's sleek rose gold packaging makes it even more exciting. If you're heading to KIKO, make sure this is in your basket. 

I'd love to hear what nudes you're loving this season, use the hashtag #NancyEllen's on Insta or tweet me, @NCampopiano.

Nx

Ps, I'm uploading a new collab video over on my YouTube channel tomorrow, so make you tune in at 6pm to like, share and subscribe...

Room Update | Rose Gold and Blush

Happy Saturday guys! 

So, as some of you know I recently redecorated my room and I thought now would be a great time to share some pictures with you. The theme is rose gold and blush, which was at times, very challenging as some of the items were very hard to source but rose gold spray paint was my savour and definitely saved me money. I was able to transform old furnishings into new ones, which was amazing and fun to do.  The knick-knack items were from all high-street/ budget stores including Tesco, ASDA, IKEA and Matalan. 

If you'd like to know where any item in particular is from, then comment below and I will get back to you. Also, if you've seen any rose gold items on the high-street or thinking of redecorating with this theme, I'd love to hear from you. Tweet me @NCampopiano. 

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide by nancycamp1 featuring KitchenAid

It’s the day we celebrate the greatest woman in our lives. This Mothering Sunday (March 6) treat your favourite lady to something special. With that Friday feeling and the sun shining, it’s not too late to find the perfect gift.

I have put together a gift/ inspo guide to finding mum the perfect gift this year. I think I’ve covered every type of mum here - for the beauty queen, lipsticks and perfume are always a good idea and of course, the high-street has some fabulous alternatives.

For the house proud mum, kitchen accessories, candles and homewares are great for gifting. And finally, for the trendy mummy, handbags and jewellery are always a failsafe.

Of course some of these items may be a little outside your price range but they can offer some inspiration. Don’t forget to tweet me your high-street alternatives @NCampopiano.

Have a great Mother’s Day.

Nx