Christmas Giveaway

Hello, everyone, I hope you have had a lovely Christmas. As a little treat for my viewers and readers, I am doing a giveaway over on my YouTube Channel. Check out the video below.

To enter, you need to be a subscribe to my channel and follow my Twitter @KayleighmPlatt. If you follow my Instagram @kayleighmplatt and, or follow my blog on BlogLovin you will receive an extra entry. 

The competition is open worldwide and will close on the 15th January. 

Merry Christmas and Good Luck.

Kayleigh 

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Christmas Gift Guide For Her

Are you still running around doing last minute Christmas shopping and don't know what to get your daughter, mum, sister, girlfriend or bestie? Well, I am sharing with you, my top four last minute Christmas gifts for her. Whether you are wanting to splurge or save this Christmas I think all these gifts are great value for money and will make anyone smile on Christmas morning.

GHD V Gold Copper Luxe Styler Premium Gift Set £135.00.

At the top end of my Christmas gift guide is this gorgeous copper straightener set from GHD. The set includes straighteners, a heat resistant case and a limited edition nail varnish.

Girls Gone Wow! Benefit cosmetics gift set £39.50. The Benefit gift sets are perfect for any makeup lover and are full of fan favourites. With a value of over £76, you really are getting a bargain for £39.50. Mum if you are reading this, I would love to find one of these under the tree.

Tanya Burr Presents Beauty Box £30.00.

Perfect for young teenagers or Tanya fans, this beauty box is full of her classics and Christmas collection. It all comes in this cute little storage box which can be used again. 

Soap and Glory Soaper Spa £20.00. This Soap and Glory gift set is the cheapest on my list but is the best value for money. It includes classics such as Clean On Me, The Scrub of Your Life, The Righteous Butter, Hand Food, and Heel Genius. Also included in the set is a headband and a shower puff. 

If you have any of the gifts sets above or have put them on your Christmas list, let me know in the comments below. 

Merry Christmas

Kayleigh 

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Propercorn Review

Propercorn is a British Popcorn company that started in 2011. Their popcorn is healthy and guilt free. All of their unique flavored popcorn has less than 130kcals per bag. If you enjoy eating healthy but are bored of fruit or snack bars then I recommend grabbing a bag of Propercorn. All Propercorns flavored popcorn are GM, gluten and wheat free.

1) Their Smooth Peanut and Almond flavor popcorn are suitable for vegans. If you love peanut butter or a nutty flavor, you will probably go nuts over these. 

2) A bag of the Lightly Sea Salted popcorn is also suitable for vegans. These will certainly satisfy those who love the classic salted popcorn. 

3) Propercorns unique Firey Worcester Sauce and Sundried Tomato flavor popcorn are also suitable for vegans. If you like food with a kick of chili then these are the right flavored popcorn for you.

4) The Sour Cream and Black Pepper flavored popcorn isn't vegan-friendly, however, is suitable for vegetarians. Sour Cream has been a popular flavor on the crisp market for a while, so I am glad Propercorn has introduced it to the popcorn industry. 

4) My ultimate favorite form Propercorns collection is their Sweet and Salty. A bag of Sweet and Salty is vegan-friendly and is made using sea salt and brown sugar. How I grew up just eating sweet popcorn at the cinema I will never know, there is no going back now. 

5) Sweet Coconut and Vanilla is suitable for vegetarians.  This unique flavour is the perfect mix of Vanilla and Coconut and had me thinking of tropical beaches. If you love the taste of tropical cocktails or delicious coconut then you will certainly enjoy a bag of these. 

My university friends and I tucked into the box of Propercorn, and they were all blown away by the unique flavours and incredible taste. I highly reccomend Propercorn and you can find it in most major supermarkets. Luckily for us they also sell it at our university. Check out there website for more details. https://www.propercorn.com

Best Wishes

Kayleigh Platt

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Christmas at Choc on Choc!

It's that time of year where all our favourite brands release their Christmas products. This year my favourite chocolate brand Choc on Choc have created a unique range, for the festive season. Their chocolate designs are works of art and would make anyone smile on Christmas morning. Today I thought I would share with you, their new releases and my personal favourites. Choc on Choc is a British company who use the finest Belguim chocolate for their creations. 

Chocolate Brussels Sprouts, £9.99

 

Love them or loathe them, this is one portion of Brussels sprouts that is guaranteed not to be left on the plate! Refashioned in pure white chocolate, these lifelike mini treats are the spitting image of the real thing, and might even get the youngest eating their greens!

Chocolate Mince Pies, £14

 

Everybody loves a mince pie at Christmas. These look-a-likes are made from pure chocolate and are intricately decorated with snowy icing sprinkles. Whether given as a memorable gift or shared with guests as a quirky take on tradition, this Christmas classic is sure to impress.

Chocolate Gingerbread Men, £12

 

A true yuletide classic, these gingerbread men are made entirely from milk chocolate and will evoke the spirit of Christmas when hung from a string on your tree. Perfect as a decoration around the home or a great gift for children. They’re almost too cute to eat!

Chocolate Wreath, £30

 

A fantastic festive treat for all the family, this exquisitely detailed handmade chocolate wreath is the ultimate centrepiece for any Christmas celebration. Whether placed on the table to enjoy after Christmas lunch or used as a decadent addition to your coffee table, the wreath is pure Belgian chocolate and looks perfect with a candle set in the middle.

Chocolate Cheese & Crackers, £15

 

No Christmas lunch is complete without a delicious Fromage selection. This innovative delight combines the cheese and dessert course with three wonderful cheese's from around the world, a bunch of grapes and four crackers - all handmade from the finest Belgian chocolate

Chocolate Macarons, £14

 

Inspired by the quintessential Parisian treat, this colourful and decadent take on macarons includes eight beautiful chocolates that look identical to the real thing and each coloured in lemon yellow, pistachio green, pastel pink and fuchsia.

How amazing are they? Choc on Choc also, sell a wide range of hampers which could a make a great gift for all the family. You can find the Choc on Choc festive range at your local Booths, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Waitrose, and Lakelands. Alternatively, you can buy their products online at http://www.choconchoc.co.uk. 

Enjoy 

Kayleigh

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How To Make A Spiderweb Cake

With Halloween just days away I thought I would show you how I make a Spiderweb Halloween Cake. I first made this cake last year and was very impressed in how easy it is to make. Honestly I have had to wait a year to share with you how to do it. 
All your going to need is a chocolate cake or cake kit, chocolate icing, giant marshmallows, and black ready to roll fondant.

1. To make the cake we used the Betty Crocker Devils Food Cake Mix, however if you prefer you can make the cake yourself. We added 3 eggs and 8 tablespoons of olive oil into the mixture and mixed until combined.
2. Next line a cake tin or two, I used one and then cut the cake in half later. 
3. Pour your mixture into the cake tin and level it. Pop your cake in the oven on Gas mark 4 or 180'C for around 30mins. 
4. Once your cake is cooled cut it in half, if you haven't baked it in separate tins. Also don't forget to level the cake as you want a nice flat top.
5. Sandwich the two halves together using some chocolate icing, we used Betty Crocker Chocolate Icing. 
6. Feel free to ice the outside of the cake too.  We decided not to in fear it was going to rip the cake. 
7. Pop 2 giant marshmellows in a microwave bowl and melt them for around 10-20 seconds.  They should come out looking nearly melted, almost like marshmallow fluff. 
8. With your hands grab some of the melted marshmallow in your hand (be careful it may be hot) and start to pull it until it becomes quite stringy and elasticated. Pull your hands apart and drape the marshmallow over the cake creating a spiderweb effect. 
9. Once you have finished stringing the marshmallow over the cake you can use some black ready to roll fondant to create spiders.

To make things a lot easier I have also uploaded a Youtube video to show you exactly how to make it. If you make this cake then feel free to tweet me pictures @KayleighmPlatt or tag me on Instagram @kayleighmplatt.

Enjoy

Kayleigh

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BAFTA 2016 Predictions!

The BAFTA's will take place on February 14th at the Royal Opera House in London. I think 2016 so far has been amazing for film. We have had incredible releases such as The Revenant and Room. Not only have we seen talented directors, creative cinemaphotographers but also outstanding performances from actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Eddie Redmayne. As a film student the award season is certainly my favourite time of year for film, not only is a great time to watch incredible movies but it is also very inspiring. Below are my predictions for this years BAFTA awards. I have based my predictions on current winners this award season and of course my own opinion who I believe should win.

Best Film- The Revenant

Outstanding British Film- The Danish Girl

Adapted Screenplay- Room

Original Screenplay- Ex Machina

Leading Actor- Leonardo DiCaprio for The Revenant

Leading Actress- Brie Larson for Room

Supporting Actor- Christian Bale for The Big Short

Supporting Actress- Alicia Vikander for Ex Machina

Director- Alejandro G. Iñárritu for The Revenant

Kayleigh 

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Beauty Bargains!

Yesterday I went for a meal at Aagrah in Leeds which I highly recommend. The curry is very tasty and I found the staff to be very helpful. Before I went for the meal I had a little time to kill so I had a wonder around the shops. Most of the shops have a few last bits bits and bobs in the January sales but not much worth buying. However I did stumble across these two little bargains.

1) The Blackcurrant and Fig gift set from Boots. Its original price was £18.00 but I got it for £5.40 which is a saving of £12.60. 

2) Primark beauty blender. It was £1.50 and now 70p. I find in most Beauty/Makeup stores beauty blenders are way over priced but this is a bargain. 

I hope you find yourself some beauty bargains!

Kayleigh 

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1000 Subscribers Giveaway!

It is only one month till Christmas! If you fancy getting your hands on a £10 Primark gift card and two of my beauty picks including an item from the Tanya Burr cosmetic range and a Rimmel The Only One Lipstick then help get my Youtube channel to 1000 subscribers before the big day! 

There will be another giveaway at 500 subscribers! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnU6f2ebuhujhgL1UXcHT3g

Kayleigh 

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Makeup Q and A

1. What foundation do you use? I currently use Revlon ColourStay 24hr foundation.
2. How about concealer? Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
3. What brand of mascara do you use? Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara.
4. Do you wear false eye lashes? I don't wear false lashes due to mine already being long. 
5. Sephora or Mac? I can't choose, its a tie. 
6. What is your favourite lipstick? Mac Modesty, its my go to everyday lipstick.
7. Neutral or colourful? I am neutral kinda girl.
8. Which celebrity always has great makeup? Zoella always has beautiful neutral makeup.
9. Could you leave the house without makeup? Yes.
10. Favourite makeup brand? Rimmel and Mac.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POekVrV0hJE

Kayleigh x

Europe Vlog 3 | Verona and Venice

I finally found the footage from the end of my Europe trip.

Enjoy!

Kayleigh

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Little Cousin Does My Makeup

My new YouTube video is up and this week since it was the Easter Holidays I looked after my little cousin for a day and we went to see the new DreamWorks Animation film Home. The day ended up with us filming a couple of videos for my channel and here's the first one. 

Kayleigh

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YouTube Channel

Hello everyone, as much as I love writing I also love talking so I have recently started to post on my YouTube channel. I will be posting regularly hopefully twice a week with fashion, travel, and beauty videos. If you like watching YouTube videos or are intrigued then please check out my channel. At 500 subscribers I will be doing a giveaway with some of my favourite beauty products.

I am also on other social media platforms
Twitter: @KayleighmPlatt
Instagram: @kayleighmplatt





 

Thank You

 

Kayleigh Platt x

little haul including Nike and Bank

I must be a little late on the news as I had no idea Bank Fashion had gone into administration until I went to the Leeds store today. I have always being a fan of Bank as it stocks some great brands so I will be sad to see it go. So whilst having a cheeky little look at the sale items I came across this cute playsuit by the brand Hearts and Bows. I feel like I was destined to get this playsuit today actually as I saw it a while back but they didn't have it in my size so I just forgot about it. However it's now in my possession and ready to be worn on my holiday. It's was originally £32.00 and I purchased it today for £9.60. Unfortunately we can't save Bank by going and re-homing all there sale items however you can go treat yourself and make a few cheeky purchases. 

After I was side tracked by the sale at Bank I got onto my main focus of buying a really decent pair of running/work out trainers.  I usually run in my cheer shoes which are okay and support my ankle however there not suppose to be worn outside. I also sometimes naughtily run in my Converse which is the worst idea ever as there not running shoes, have no support on the ankle and are flat. No wonder I currently have a painful ankle. After looking around a few shops and comparing online I picked up a pair of Nike Downshifter 6. There black which I wanted with a neon pink tick so they can be visible if running at night. I have never decided faster on a pair of shoes in my life before. I only tried one on and was like these are so comfy and supportive I will take them. These beauties were also on sale for £32.99. So today was a good day for bargains and I can't wait to put these through the test with all the working out I have being doing lately. 

Kayleigh x

My second Aliexpress Haul!

After seeing different YouTtube videos of Aliexpress hauls and being impressed with my previous purchase of the Celine style bag ( review can be found on my previous post) I decided to go a head and purchase a new bikini for my holiday. With my weight loss and healthy lifestyle journey I decided to get a neoprene one. Neoprene is the diving suit material and is used by the Bikini brand Triangl.
The product was delivered in under a month and yet again I am very impressed with the quality. It seems very durable and will last a long time. The colour is also bright and complimentary. It cost me around £9.00 including shipping which is amazing since it's made of neoprene. My tip regarding ordering this bikini is to measure yourself before hand. The company allows you to mix and match sizes you just leave the sizes you require when ordering.
I look forward to wearing it on my holiday and hopefully grab a few snaps in it. 

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Swimwears-Triangle-Women-s-Fashion-Neoprene-Bikinis-Woman-New-Summer-2015-Sexy-Swimsuit-Bath-Suit-Push/1935324604.html

Kayleigh x 

My Diet!

A lot of people start on a weight loss journey but give up because there not seeing any results. Most people believe exercise is enough but it's not! You have to eat clean. Nutrients are key for the body to function and protein gives you energy whilst helping to re-build your muscles stronger. I flick through the weight loss and healthy eating hashtags on Instagram and see things like chocolate, baked beans on white bread and a bowls of cereal. these are certainly not healthy nor full of key nutrients for the body.  I never used to eat healthy, I'd eat what I want when I want. Luckily I have never being a big portion eater and usually eat little and often.

1. My first tip for eating better and losing weight is eat smaller portions (unless you already do). Make sure your having breakfast, lunch and dinner and no more than a couple of snacks a day. 
2. Cut out sugary drinks like pop or soda and Juice drinks as there usually full of sugar. Stick to water and tea. I also recommend lemon detox water.
3. Cut out sugary and fattening snacks like chocolate and crisps. Replace them with fresh fruit which can be frozen so they don't go off, peanut/cereal bars, and yoghurts.
4. Swap your white bread for brown.
5. Eat more eggs as there a great source of protein.
6. Swap cereal for porridge and top with frozen or fresh fruit and a teaspoon of Nutella or pea nut butter.

My daily food intake is around 1200 calories sometimes 

maybe less. I start the morning off by having my Protein World Slender Blend which usually takes me up till lunch time. For lunch I will usually have something like egg and soldiers or salmon on crackers and then a yoghurt, humus 

with fresh veg and fruit, or meat and salad. In the evening I like to have a normal cooked meal such as chicken in sauce with brown rice, quinoa paella, or homemade sweet potato fish pie.  

Changing your eating habits is not hard and I recommend it to everyone! I feel so much happier and healthier and the weight is coming off. 

Kayleigh x

Small Primark Fitness Haul

So I popped to Primark the other day to check out there fitness collection. I have being losing weight lately around half a stone so far and have managed to drop a dress a size. I was in desperate need of a sports bra and some leggings. I am really impressed with Primarks fitness collection and think they have some beautiful designs and brights colours. This time around I only picked up what I needed but will be certainly going back to purchase some more. 

This time around I picked up 

• Neon Green sports bra (Smoed colour if your a cheerleader) that was £3.50
• Thick leggings which where 3 quarters £3.50
• Thinner full length leggings £3.00
• Skipping rope which was on sale for a pound

Kayleigh x 

The Theory Of Everything!

Yesterday despite the heavy snow here in the North of England me and one of my closet friends decided to venture out into the Narnia like world outside and go see The Theory Of Everything and go to one of our favourite Leeds Bars called the Alchemist which I highly recommend. We both have being waiting a while to see it and have heard so many great things about it. So been the Performing arts students/film geeks we are, we couldn't wait any longer. The Theory Of Everything stars the utterly talented Eddie Redmayne and the beautiful Felicity Jones as Stephen and Jane Hawking. Everyone should know who Stephen Hawking is and if you don't well all can say is crawl out from under your rock and do your research. He is one of the great Physicist that has ever lived. The film follows Stephens life from being a PHD student at Cambridge to becoming the successful physicist he is today all whilst dealing with his fast developing Motor Neuron Disease and the struggles of family life.
To me Motor Neuron Disease is not a disease that's well known and I personally knew little about it before watching this film. I think this film is a great teaching platform to get the message across about the disease and to teach people about its affects and symptoms.
Eddie Redmayne did an absolute wonderful job and certainly deserves all the awards he has being winning and fingers crossed he bags that Oscar. He certainly is a very versatile and passionate actor and from watching his role as Stephen I can tell he spent many hours developing the character by researching the disease, and watching Stephen hawking.
I also think Felicity Jones as Jane deserves to win those awards too. For me her performance stood out in the film compared to anyone else because I believe her character went on the biggest journey emotionally. As an actor if you can get your characters emotion on screen or stage felt by the audience even though they haven't being through the same thing as the character, to me that's impressive. through out the whole film I felt like when Jane's stressed I am stressed, when she's happy I am happy. It takes extremely talented actors to do that.
I highly recommend this film to everyone even if you don't think its your thing. its just simple and beautiful!

Kayleigh X

 

My 25 minute home workout which has results!

I noticed the key to getting fit is interval training and it's used by top trainers such as Jillian Michaels.  I started out by doing her thirty day shred however I soon became unmotivated and bored with it and that's because I didn't find it fun and it's not tailored to you personally. So I thought why not create my own which is fun and motivational. I first started out by picking a work out track list with my up beat favourite songs. Select a track list around 25-30minutes long. mine includes songs such as Real Love by Clean bandit and Ellie Goulding Burn.  
The first song you need to start of by doing cardio as this gets the heart pumping and you warmed up. Do cardio exercises which you enjoy for  like 30x each or like half a minute.  For my cardio warm up I do exercises such as

• Jumping jacks
• On the spot skipping (you can do this without a rope)
• Frog jumps (go down to a crouching position like a frog and jump straight up) 
• Jump twists
• High knees

Once my first track is finished I then move onto strength. I added weights to my work out which include tow light weight hand weights and I found my brothers old weights bench so I also use a bar with two 5lb weights on.  If you don't have weights at home don't worry you can just do strength exercises such as push ups, burpees and squats. 

• Squat stance punches with hand weights
• Squat and arm raises with hand weights
• Chest press with heavier weights
• Over head press with weights 
• Dead lift bar 

On the third track I then move onto my ab workout my favourite part of the circuit. Choose your  favourite abs focused moves. I do

• Reverse crunch
• Crunch 
• Full sit ups
• Plank
• Bicycle
• Abdominal twist with a weight 

After your third track has finished re-peat the circuit again starting from cardio. When you have done the circuit twice your work out track list should have finished.  I have seen really good results from doing this but make sure you are eating healthy too. 

Follow me on social media for my journey to a healthier lifestyle :-) I will continue to post my progress, healthy recipes and work outs. I also challenge you to warm up to Taylor Swifts Shake it Off without stopping. It's a lot of fast paced jumping, shaking and dancing put it gets the heart pumping and is lots of fun. 

Kayleigh x