What's on my bedside table??

I've seen lots of YouTubers film this style of video featuring what's on their bedside table.  I have been meaning to film/blog post mine for quite some time, but never felt it as it looked 'perfect' enough.  After a little dusting and a rearrange, here is what I have on mine.  

As you can see I have a small area to work with.  I have no space for a luxurious vanity area which has all my precious makeup on display.  I don't have the space to play with, as I have to share 'my' room with my hubby of course!

If you want to see a more in depth look into everything I have on my bedside table, I have a video up on my YouTube channel.  If you see that video... You get to see what's in side the draws too!!!!

What's on you bedside table?

Angela xox

New Year, New ME!

That's right, 2013 is the year of significant changes!

I have set myself a challenge for 2013 and boy it's going to be tricky... but I will succeed - failure is not an option (positive thoughts going on here)

The challenge is...

I'm going to still do reviews on beauty products but I'm going do them on things I already own.  I shall not buy any beauty related products (with the exception of shampoo, conditioner and deodorant - they are essentials).

April 13th is the finish line for the challenge and I'm looking forward to it.  I plan to shop my stash and concentrate on empties.  If I run out of something, I will have to find an alternative amongst the zillion bottles I have laying round!

That isn't the only challenge I have set myself.  Another goal I've set is to lose one stone by that date too.  I have already lost two stone, but I have a wedding to attend in Las Vegas On May 4th and I'm going to be one stone lighter.  I want to look good!

I also want to add to my piggy bank spending money for LA/Las Vegas.  I want to pay for things with MY money, NOT a CREDIT CARD!

My motto of 2013 is: I'm not going to TRY, I'm going to DO and ACHIEVE!!

Have you set yourself any goals for 2013?

Angela xox

Also I'm hosting a giveaway, click here for more info!

Wish List #1

A few things I'm wishing for... I thought this might be fun.  All pictures from weheartit

A designer hand bag 

I don't care whose name adorns it but I crave something posh on my arm.  I keep checking out Mui Mui, Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs. I used to fancy a bit of Mullberry but I haven't seen anything that really calls my name. All boxes need to be ticked before I spend the mega bucks and take out a second mortgage.

Uggs 

I'm not sure if I'm the only girl in England who doesn't own a pair.  I've never really seen the appeal.  But for the first time a few weeks back I actually tried on a pair and I have to say they are pretty cosy.  With autumn and winter on our door step I need something to keep my feet warm and toasty.

Toned tummy 

Now not something I can just pop to the shops and buy, unless I buy a tummy tuck from Harley Street.  But I have been hitting the gym hardcore for quite a few months now and I can finally feel muscles under my puppy fat.  I just need to burn that fat.  Anyone got a match?

A ticket to LA 

This year I was very close to succeeding in my dream of getting to LA.  Its been my dream since I was about 14 years old.  However I pushed back my trip so I could coincide it with my friends Las Vegas wedding in May 2013.  I've been hunting down a good price on tickets and I hope to book a ticket before Christmas or perhaps when they have New Year sales.  So watch this space!

A new car -

I hardly drive my wheels anymore but part of me would love a new set.  The car I have is a 53 plate Clio which is a bit worn around the edges.  I love her dearly but I'd love something a bit flashy. Vanity vanity!

To learn new things - 

I crave to learn new things.  I'd love to learn to become a makeup artist but I think I'm a bit past it in the age department. I love textiles, jewellery making, candle making...anything arty where I can create.  I hate being held back when it comes to learning things.  If I'm sitting still too long I start to twitch!

I hope you enjoyed!

Angela xox

TAG: 10 Random Questionnaire

I borrowed this tag from the delightful Kitty.  Her blog is called Kitbugz and I stumbled across it whilst on Hellocotton and fell in love instantly.  She's cute, so is the blog and she's on Youtube.  Check her out!

So here's the random questionnaire...

1. Wheres the strangest place you've fallen asleep?

A couple of weeks ago I fell asleep on the bathroom floor.  I was a tad drunk and was trying to make myself ill.  Disgusting I know!  I was there for about 20 minutes before the hubby put me to bed.  Bless him!

2.Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone?

The hubby, he's the only person who calls me! Lol!

3.What are your summer plans?

Since I work 9-5 the entire summer and pretty much every other season it's hard to have plans.  However I do have a LA / Vegas trip planned for April / May 2013.  Also hopefully I should be going to Malta in August to see my extended family-in-laws... cannot wait!

4. Where is your favorite place to eat on campus? 

Since I don't go university / college... I'll say where my favourite place in London/UK is to eat.  It either Wagamamas or Byron Burger.  Nothing beats noodles and burgers!!!!

5.What was your first pet?

I cannot recall a first pet as throughout my life from the first time I took a gasp of air in this world... there has been animals in my life. Cats... fish... budgies... hamsters... bunny rabbits and even tadpoles!  I adore animals.  But my current fur baby is Milly...

6.What was your first halloween costume?

I'm English... and I've never really understood the thrill of dressing up as a zombie   If the wind changes you might end up staying like it...ekkk!

7.What did you have for breakfast?

Weetbix, milk, banana and blueberries.  Health freak here and I believe the first meal of the day should be a good one!

8. If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

A Crussh CrushBerryBlast Smoothie.... they are lush.  However it's not a food so I'd pick either blueberries or mango.  I live on those.

9. If you could trade lives with one person for a day who would it be?

Hmmmm that's tough.  I'd probably say my cat Milly... sleep, eat, hunt, play, get strokes and cuddles.  What a perfect life!

10. Do you collect anything?

Makeup... lol!  Can you tell!?  Another thing I collect is fridge magnets.  I always pick up fridge magnets from where ever I travel to.  I have quite a few!

Hope you enjoyed and thanks Kitty!

Angela xox

Make Overs Aren't Just For People!

So if you're a regular visitor to my blog, then you may have noticed something?  Something big!!!  Have you guessed what it is yet? Well JollyBeachAng has had a make over!  You see make overs and reinventions are not just for people!

Tonight I finally did something I had been thinking about for quite a while.  I'd been thinking for quite some time that my other layout looked too girly and well .... just old and cluttered.

When I made my blog button I wanted to update the page then but said no to myself.  But now I have been brave an given my baby a new look.  Do you like it??  I hope so.

It's nothing fancy...I didn't pay anyone to make me a super duper layout.  I just used one of bloggers basic templates are pressed a few buttons here and there and adjusted bits and bob and hey presto!

I also got rid of my twitter feed and my blog sale page as no one was visiting it anyway lol.  I may put another page up one day who knows.

Thank you for following and being a part of it all.

Angela xox

A little tag about me...

Hi every body,

Found this cool tag at Ellis's blog page: Ellybellybaybee. Please join in the fun...

Age: 27, i will be 28 in December....hate getting older!
Bed Size: Have a double bed, which is shared - so I only have half.
Chore you Hate: Cleaning the bathroom.
Dogs: Never had one, I'm more a cat girl!
Essential start of your day: Clothes lol, brushing my teeth, Special K...
Favourite Colour: Love all colours, I love the whole rainbow!
Gold or Silver: I love white gold, can i choose that??
Height: I'm 5" and 3/4 :)
Instruments I play: None, but tempted to learn guitar.
Job Title: Accounts assistant.
Kids: None, but i have a beautiful fur 'cat' baby. She's enough for now.
Live: Essex in lovely England.
Mum's name: Jen
Nickname: Ange, Angie, Angelina, Tiger...Flange...I have a few.
Pet Peeve: People who chew loud, especially chewing gum. Close your mouths people, no one wants to see.
Quote from a movie: To infinity and beyond
Right or left handed: Right.
Siblings: I'm kinda the middle child but my mum miscarried. So just have an older brother.
Time you wake up: 6.30 week days and about 8.00 weekends.
Underwear: Marks & Spencer
Vegetables you dislike: I like all veg apart from celery....yuk.
What makes you run late: Trains/tube.
X-rays you've had done: Foot, chest, throat/neck
Yummy food you make: Stir fry or pineapple upside down cake
Zoo animal: Cute ones; parrots, fish, penguins, no creepy crawlies

Remember if you do this tag, please tag me :-) Thank you!!!
Night y'all,

Angela xox

Happy Christmas and more!!

Hey everyone, hope you are well :-)

Sorry for the extreme lack of posting.  Life, work and lack of Internet connection have dampened my attempts to post.  All blogging posts will resume very very shortly.

In the mean time I hope everyone is having a great Christmas and you are all ready for the big day a head.  I finally am!!!

Stick with me people. Jolly will be back in the swing of it soon!!

In the mean time Happy Christmas and have a great New Years!!!!

Lots of blogging love,

Angela xoxo. 

Tag: Three things

Three names I go by:

1. Angela
2. Ang
3. Angelina-Bumfluff (don't ask)

Three jobs I have had:

1. Retail Assistant
2. Purchase Ledger Clerk
3. Accounts Assistant

Three favorite drinks:

1. Robinsons Summer Fruits Squash
2. Cranberry juice
3. Apple Tea

Three TV shows I watch:

1. Master Chef
2. True Blood
3. Vampire Diaries

Three places I have been:

1. Singapore
2. Bangkok
3. Anitgua

Three places I would like to visit:

1. New York
2. Australia 

3. Seychelles

Three people who text me regularly:

1. Hubby
2. Mum
3. Dad

Three Favourite Old TV Shows:

1. Friends
2. Sex and the City
3. Simpsons

Three Favorite Dishes:

1. Steak 
2. Risotto
3. Chicken Korma

Three makeup products I cannot live without:

1. Lipstick or gloss
2. Mascara
3. Concealer

Three Things I'm Looking Forward to:

1. Day trip to France in November
2. Enrique Concert in March 2011
3. Autumn /Winter

So whats your answers?  I tag you all :-)

~ Angela xoxo

Guess whose back?

So I’m back from the whirlwind that was my wedding and honeymoon.  I got back on Monday and this is my 1^st opportunity to pen something to you guys.

So if you’re wondering... everything went magnificently, better than expected...actually hold that thought.  Million times better than I EVER expected.

I won’t go on too much, but here are some pictures for you to go awww and ahhhh over! :)

Just after we got married

Confetti Time!

I'm scribbling some new stuff as we speak (or should i say write lol :-) )  There will be my September / honeymoon favourites  uploaded sometime tomorrow for you.

So bye bye for now, my little blogger friends.

~ Angela xoxo

P.S, if you want to drool over any more pictures just let me know

Jolly news and gossip!!!

Hello blogger friends,  Hope you're all well.  This isn't a beauty post more of a just to let you know the jolly gossip about me at the moment.  And basically  the reason why I've not been about.

If you haven't guess all ready I'm getting married.  And the big day is THIS WEEKEND Saturday, September 18th!!  And my life is some what hectic.  I've been off work since Tuesday trying to de-stress myself.  No one says getting married is easy.

I'm so busy getting my last minute wedding things organised, going to wedding rehearsals, packing my honeymoon suitcase...  I've not had the time or brain power to even think about posting a blog post.  Sorry to be a let down, please for give me :- )

I promise when it's all over, the normal Angela / Jolly will return!!!  So for now I thought I'd leave you all with a few crazy hen party pictures.  Well nothing too crazy haha;

Striking a pose...

Me and my mother hen, my super duper Mum!!

My best friend Claire (and bridesmaid)

Me being a fool again...and why not!!!

and lastly....

Prezzo's Banana Cheesecake...yummy!!!

So the wedding is on the 18th and then I'm off on my honeymoon on the Monday for a week.  So I'll be back and normal again hopefully by the weekend of 2-3 October.  September has basically been a non blog post month for me...can you blame me?!?

So wish me luck, and all pray it doesn't rain!  See you soon :- )

~ Angela xoxo


Oh fyi ...if you're wondering my dress is from Marks and Spencer by Porfolio priced at £29.50.

Products I'm using right now

Just a few things I'm using right now :-) ....enjoy!

Shampoo: Body Shop ~ Banana Shampoo


Conditioner: Same as before but in Conditioner

Shower gel: Anything by Radox


Styling products: Herbal Essence Beautiful Split Ends, VO5 Get It Straight Straightening Balm, CHI Keratin Mist and occasionally Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray


Body moisturiser: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Vitalising Gel Body Oil


Deodorant: Sure

Fake Tan: St. Mortiz

Foundation: Bobbi Brown Natural Long Lasting in Warm Sands or Revlon Colourstay in Buff

Cleanser: Lancome - Galateis Douceur Gentle Softening Cleansing Fluid 

Exfoliator:Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash

Primer: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

Foundation Brush: MAC 187 or my fingers, or both

Powder: Bobbi Brown Sheer Finished Pressed Powder in Pale Yellow 1

Concealer: Collection 2000 Lasting Protection Concealer in Light

Blush: NARS Deep Throat or Top Shops Neon Rose

Bronzer: Barry M Natural Dazzle Bronzer

Highlighter: Boots 17 in Bramble Frost

Eyeshadow Base:MAC's Painterly Pain Pot (live and die by product)

Eyeshadows: The Body Shop Moon Stone mostly

Eyeliner: Rimmel Exaggerate Automatic Eye Definer in Noir

Lash Curler: Not using one

Mascara: Maybelline Stiletto Voluminous or Max Factor False Lash Effect

Lipstick: MAC Hue

Lipgloss: NYX Sponge Cake, MAC Love Nectar

Nail colour:  None, I have gels on so I have coloured gel on not polish.  But the gel is like Barry M's Mushroom


Hope you liked, any comments don't hesitate.


Bye bye for now blogger friends,


Luvre 


~ Angela xoxo

Five Random Facts

While I wasn’t actually tagged by anyone to do this tag *sniffs and eyes begin to well up*, I took it upon myself to write down five random facts about the one and only me!!!

So here goes.... Number....

1. I like the smell of coffee, but I don’t like to drink it. I could quite happily sit all day in a Starbucks, Nero or Costa just taking deep sniffs of everyone’s coffee mugs. But weirdly I hate to drink it. Taking the smallest sip makes me gag, to the point where the people I’m with laugh their heads off. I also love the smell of brand new carpet. I have been known to get on my hands and knees and sniff the floor..... call the men and women in white jackets people!!!!!!

2. I don’t understand tweeter. Am I the only person in the world who doesn’t get it??? I’ve looked at it but I just don’t see the point. Do you??? Surely Blogging is enough?

3. I have a posh little finger. Imagine sipping tea from a posh cup and saucer and sticking your little finger!!! Yes I do that, haven’t got a clue why I do that, but it naturally sticks out. Maybe I was a posh person in a previous life, I have no idea. I also stick my little fingers out when I type. Maybe I am a younger version of Hyacinth Bouquet (Google “Keeping up Appearances”, if you want to know who Mrs Bucket is)

4. I’m in love with Vampires. I cannot get enough of them! Eric, Edward, Stefan.....you guys can bite me anytime. I don’t know what I’d be reading if I didn’t have the True Blood books by Charlaine Harris. I’ve already read the Twilight books like everyone else in the world. And I’m waiting for the release of the 10th TB book, until then I’m bookless. I’m thinking of the Vampire Diaries next....do you have any recommendations for Vampy books????

5. Writing lists, I am known for this little trait. My purse/handbag is always overflowing with post-its and little reminders and lists. I’ve probably used a whole tree in post-its for my little obsession.

One for luck,

6. I almost died a few years ago in a white water rafting accident in Thailand. Wild rapids and an inexperienced non-English speaking Thai guy taking 6 tourist down a crazy river has dangerous written all over it. We hit a big boulder and our boat flipped throwing everyone into the river and boat landing on top of us. I didn’t have a clue which way was up or down. If it wasn’t for my BF grabbing me by my life jacket I don’t want to think what could have been. We were then left stranded on rocks. Luckily 2 American guys in the boat after us saved the day!!! They picked us up for our rock in the middle of the river. They got us back to safety. I’ve never thanked someone so much as I did them two guys. I salute you!!!

If you have any 5 random facts leave comments below.

~ Ang xoxo