October Favourites

So, throughout the month of October I have been loving a ton of different things which include fashion, beauty and more!

My first favourite is a fashion favourite and they are Topshop jeans! I now have three pairs and even though they are £36 each, they are the best jeans I have ever worn! They are extremely comfy and do that's that rough feeling, that jeans usually do.

My next favourite is a beauty favourite and that is Zoella beauty, I love the whole collection and I have gathered up quite a few items so if you want to see a collection/review post let me know! I just love the whole range so much and I can't believe how luxurious they are for a drugstore product!

My third favourite is my Mac lipstick in the shade 'Captive', it is a really pretty dark red shade which is just perfect for this time of year especially. It is a satin finish and stays on my lips for a long time which needing to be re-applied.

My next favourite is a song and it is of course, 'Hello' by Adele. I used to love Adele and now that she is making music again is making me so happy! I have also been loving the song 'Sorry' by Justin Bieber! I have loved everyone of his new songs and I have 'Sorry' on repeat all day long!

My final favourite is my iPhone 6! I git it for my birthday and I just love it! It means that I can take much better photos that will have a better quality!

What have you been loving this month? 

Lauren Xoxo

Come Along With Me - Devon

As I was taking a look through my very hefty drafts, I came across this post which I was yet to upload! I really wanted to share this so I am sorry this is really late but here it is anyway!

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So from Friday 31st July - 2nd August me and my family took a trip down to Devon to visit some friends! We spent the weekend there and I thought I would show you what I got up to whilst I was there!

Of course I couldn't go to Devon with out visiting the beach, so we all took a trip down and took the dogs! We had a great time and the weather was so nice!

We went past this super cute cake shop and I couldn't help but take a photo!

 

We also went into this cute café and had some drinks and also a slice of cake!

Are you doing anything exciting soon?

Room Tour Summer 2015

So, at the moment I am so happy with how my room looks and I love everything about it! I really wanted to upload a room tour but as I only have a blog it is a bit difficult to show you my room in depth so I have decided I will take photos and you can see my room for yourself! I hope you enjoy this post and I am not trying to brag or boast in anyway! If you would like to know where anything is from, leave a comment below or contact me via Instagram DM (@pxstelwishes.                                                          

 

So I hope you enjoyed this post and I will see you in my next one on Saturday!

~ Lauren xoxo

Collective Beauty Haul

So if anybody knows me, they know that I love shopping especially when it comes to beauty products! I have been collecting a ton of new products and I couldn't wait to upload a blog post like this as soon as possible! As a disclaimer I just wanted to say that I am not trying to brag or boast in anyway and I have been saving up my money for a long time to buy these products. Finally I was lucky enough to go to the airport a couple of times which meant I was able to take a trip into duty free and get a few things for a lower price. Now after that long introduction, lets get into the post!

Benefits First Class Flirts Set - £20.80
 -The Pore Fessional primer (mini)
 -That Gal brightening face primer (mini)
 -Benetint (mini)
 -Watt's Up highlight (mini)
 -Dandelion blush (mini)
 -Total Moisture moisturizer (mini)

Benefit Roller Lash - £19.50
Rimmel 9 in 1 BB Cream - £6.99
Mary Lou Manizer - £22.00
Zoella Beauty Kissy Missy Lipbalm - £3.00
Zoella Beauty Let's Spritz body mist - £8.00
Zoella Beauty Foam Sweet Foam Shower Gel - £3.50
MAC Lipstick - Velvet Teddy - £15.50
MAC Lipstick - Hot Gossip - £15.50

So I realise that I bought a ton of things but this haul has been from over about 3 months! Thank you so much for reading and I'll see you in my next post on Thursday!
~Lauren xoxo

Beauty Wishlist August 2015

So I once done a beauty wish list in the past and thought, since I have been eyeing up a few new products, I would give you a list of what I would like to have! I'm not saying that I am going to get every single item on this list and I may not pick up any at all but I thought that this would be a fun post to write!

- Urban Decay Smoky Palette Not  available in store yet
- Liz Earle Cleanse And Polish - £15.50
- Zoella Beauty Scrubbing Me Softly Body Scrub - £7.00
- MAC Blush Dolly Mix - £18.50
- Topshop Crème Blush 'Head Over Heels' - £7.00
- Topshop Lipstick 'Watermelon' - £8.00
- Maybelline Brow Drama - £4.99
- One Direction Between Us Perfume - £29.00

 

What is on your beauty wish list this month?

My MAC Lipstick Collection

So, it is no secret that I love MAC. It is one of my favourite brands, especially for lipsticks and I thought I would dedicate a post to them. Since I have eight lipsticks I figured I would share my collection with you all and give you some of my recommendations.

 

 I realise to some of you eight lipsticks is not many at all but to others it may be too many. I am happy with my collection and I don't really plan on buying many more but only time will tell. I just wanted to put a quick disclaimer out there that I am not trying to brag or boast in any way I simply just wanted to share my collection with you.

 

I am not going to go into full detail on each lipstick and I am simply going to list them but if you would like a full review on a certain lipstick comment the name of it below and I will be sure to write one.

(left to right)
Lovelorn, Please Me, Milan Mode, Syrup

 

 (left to right)
Crème Cup, Chatterbox, Flamingo, Velvet Teddy

I know that this was a short post but I hope that you enjoyed it! Make sure that you check back Tuesday for my collective beauty haul!
~Lauren xoxo

 

Five Things To Do In The Summer Holidays

Even though the summer holidays is time to relax, it can often get quite boring if you're stuck in the house all day. So I have created a list of five things that you can do to keep you occupied.

 

1. Start a blog
 You could write a blog about anything you like. (preferably something that you like to write about) It is a great way to pass the time and express your love for what you enjoy.

 2. Bake something
   I love baking and I love to see the results of a cake when I take it out of the oven. If you have never tried baking there are plenty of recipes everywhere and I would recommend simple, but yummy, cupcakes. My favourite cake to bake at the moment is a Victoria Sponge as they're so easy to make but they are absolutely delicious!

3. Read a book series
 I used to absolutely love reading when I was in year six and you would always fine a book in my hand, but now, I find much more difficult to actually sit down and read so I am making it my aim to read at least five books.

4. Go for a walk with your friends
 This idea is so easy to do. All you need to do is ask your friends if they want to go out for a walk and its a great time to pass the time and to just have a good chat.

5. Decorate your room
 Now I'm not saying completely tear your room apart and get a ton of new furniture but what you can do it decorate it with simple things. One thing I did was get a few photos printed of me and my friends and stuck them on the side of my wardrobe. I found it did actually make a difference to my room and brings back the memories of when that photo was taken.

 

I hope that this post has given you a few ideas of what you can do and I know there is so much more to do out there, but these are just simple ideas of what you can do in your own home. I hope that you enjoyed this and comment below what you thought.

~ Lauren xoxo

 

 

What's in my bag? Summer 2015

So I have already wrote a 'what's in my bag' but that was for winter so I thought it is about time I did an updated one!

My bag is actually from Primark and I think it's really good (as in quality) for it's price of £8. I prefer a smaller bag as it is less I carry and is much lighter. I really like the mint green colour and silver hardware as I find it is really summery.

The first thing I bring with me is my phone, I can't leave the house without it! I also bring a pair of headphones with me because it means that I can listen to music whenever I want!

Next is my purse I only have a small one because it means I can it more in my bag but this is just one I got for my birthday and it's from Paul's Boutiques and has different compartments. This means I am able to store cash, coins an any cards.

I also take my sunglasses which again, are from primark. The are actually really good quality and are a nice shape which I love! I always carry a pair because with England's forever changing weather, you never know when you'll need them! 

I always carry some sort of lip product and at the moment I love Zoella's 'Kissy Missy' tinted lip balm because at the same time as moisturising my lips it also gives such a lovely tint of colour!

So that is everything I keep with me! I told you it wasn't much! Sometimes I might bring a small perfume sample around but I prefer to travel light! I hope you have a great day!

Lauren xoxo

How Much My Face Is Worth

Usually I don't really think about how much my face is actually worth but I have seen this specific blog post floating around the internet and I thought that I would join in with the trend. I tend to change up my makeup routine often but if I want my easy everyday makeup routine I have a few products which I always go back to.

    

I am going to go in order of how I put my makeup on and I always start with a primer. The primer which I love and find works brilliantly for my is the Benefit Porefessional - £24.50 and this keeps my makeup on all day and creates a smooth base which I can work with.

I don't wear foundation but I do use a BB cream when I need that extra bit of coverage and I use the Rimmel 9-in-1 BB cream - £6.99 and this just gives me more coverage and also has SPF 25 so it is especially great in the summer.

I love concealer and my favourite is very well known and is very popular and it is of course the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer - £4.19. This concealer is known for the amount of coverage it gives which makes covering annoying blemishes a lot easier! Many people do not like this for under the eyes but I do so I use this concealer for everything!

For powder I like to use a translucent powder to make my skin look as natural as possible and I use the Rimmel Clear Complexion powder - £3.99 which gives a natural finish to the skin and sets my makeup in place.

For blush, contour and highlight I love the Sleek Face Form palette - £9.99 in light and the shades in this palette are just stunning! The palette gives such a lovely finish and also sculpts your face really nicely but also naturally.

Onto eyes, I usually switch up the products I use almost everyday but for a more natural, affordable palette, rather than my Naked palette, I use the Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette - £3.99 and I also use the fourth shade on my brows because it matches them and are perfect for me to fill in any gaps in my brows. I love all of the shades and they create stunning eye looks!

I use a clear mascara to set my brows and I use the Technic Natural Lashes clear mascara - £1.49 and it is almost running out and it looks all horrible and grubby now but it does the job and sets my brows in place for the rest of day.

I love mascara and my all time favourite has to be Benefit Roller Lash - £19.50. This mascara does absolute wonders to my lashes and lengthens them more than any other mascara does!

Finally it was really hard for me to choose only one lip product but I chose the MAC lipstick in the shade Flamingo - £15.50. It is a stunning coral colour which is perfect for the summer because it is that perfect shade.

So the grand total for my face is £90.14 which I think is okay but everyone has different opinions which is fine!

I hope that you enjoyed this post and that you comment what you thought! Also if you have done your own post of this comment below and I will check it out. Also I am so sorry about the quality of my pictures my charger has broken for my usually camera so I had to use my phone.

~ Lauren Xx

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My In-Flight Essentials.

So if you did not know, I have been on holiday to Portugal and even though its only a two hour flight, I wanted to tell you a few of my essentials I like to take on a plane!

Hand Sanitizer:
Hand sanitizer is an absolute must for me on planes, there are so many nasty germs and rather than having to disturb you neighbours you don't have to get up all of the time to go to the bathroom! Also its great for when you want to eat food on the plane as you don't have to worry about having dirty hands!

Moisturiser:
During flights your skin can become very dry and dehydrated due to the pressure so keeping it healthy is an absolute must! On a plane most of you will know that you can only take 100g or less so make sure you depot your moisturizer into a small tub which are available pretty much any where!

Face Wipes:
I am never the kind of person who uses face wipes on an everyday basis in fact, I barely use them at all. I find they really irritate and are quite rough on my skin, even if I go for the softer ones. However on a plane you do not want to be wearing any makeup so a quick and easy way to remove it is by using face wipes!

Water:
I realise you can't take drinks through security but you should be able to buy some afterwards. I find by having a drink of water helps my body to stay hydrated but it also makes me feel a lot more awake and just really refreshed. I prefer drinking just water on a plane rather than something like lemonade just because it helps me just feel a lot better!

A book:
I am currently reading Paper Towns by John Green and also The Glam Guide as a light read by Fleur De Force. I am absolutely loving both and everyone knows that flights are so boring and as something to entertain me a book is my best friend! I usually read a whole book whilst I'm on holiday so I make sure to bring a back up!

Headphones:
One of the most annoying things during a flight (excluding your seat being kicked) is having to listen to someone else's music or films so to prevent being that annoying people, bring headphones! Its so simple and can also block any other noise which may be around you such as other peoples music or babies crying!

My iPad or iPhone:
I love watching films on the plane and also listening to music as it makes the flight a little less boring! I usually take both and download a ton of games films and music to entertain me because there is no Wi-Fi, which really upsets me! Although make sure you remember to turn on Aeroplane mode before you start flying!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream:
This cream is very popular in the world of YouTube and blogging and it is literally amazing! It can be used for both a lip balm or a hand cream and they are just so moisturizing and hydrating! My lips usually tend to get very dry and chapped and this cream just solves all of my problems and just make me feel so much better.

A Hair Brush/Ties/Bobby Pins:
There is probably nothing worse than getting off of a plane with your hair all over the place, tangled and just looking like a complete mess! I find by carrying these in my hand luggage is just so helpful and I have learnt from my mistakes from past trips so by carrying these just makes you look that bit more put together and more presentable.

Eye Mask/Ear Plugs:
My final essential is and eye mask as it just blocks out any light whatsoever and makes it so much easier to sleep. I also bring some ear plugs because they just block out any sound and they make it easier to sleep and relax as you can't hear the plane engines or parts. This is also great if you are a nervous flyer as it helps to relax you and feel a lot better!


So I hope that you enjoyed this post, I may not be able to post later on in the week as I may not have Wi-Fi but if I do I will make sure to upload!

~ Lauren xoxo


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What Is In My Travel Makeup Bag?

So, I am going to Portugal soon for a holiday and I am super excited! I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to go through what is in my travel make bag. I have got a feeling this is going to be a long post like last time so make sure to grab a cup of tea and I will begin!

So when I am on holiday, I don't really like to bring a ton of makeup as I can weigh me down and I don't really need it all. I like to keep myself to a limit and take only my absolute essentials. As you will notice for eye shadow and for lipstick I tend to take more than one shades because it can get a little boring doing the same makeup routine everyday and I like to experiment with the items I have!
I am not including my brushes.

Face:

Primer ~ Primer is an absolute essential for me as I absolutely love the feeling or a super soft base to work with. I really enjoy using the Benefit 'Pore Fessional' as I creates a smooth base, reduces (some) discolouration and also makes my makeup stay on for longer, which on the nights out I need!

Concealer ~ As a base I only use concealer because I want to keep my skin looking as natural as possible and even though a BB cream is natural, prefer to use just concealer on top of my primer. The concealer I will be taking is very well known and it is the Collection 'Lasting Perfection Concealer' in the shade 1 Fair as it gives the most amazing coverage ever which will help if you have any nasty sunburn! A lot of people say don't use this under your eyes as it may cake but I use it anyway and I really like the results I get from it.

Powder ~ I need powder in my life, especially when I am on holiday where it is very hot! I like to use powder as is means my makeup is going to stay in place all night and even if I sweat (gross) it will not budge! I really like to use the Rimmel 'Clear Complexion Powder' in the shade 021 Transparent. I like this concealer as it does not add any different colours to my skin which may make my skin tone look uneven. It does not make my makeup cake like the Stay Matte but simply sets it in place, reducing shine.

Contour, Highlight And Blush ~ The trio I will be taking is my Sleek Face form palette in the shade '372 Fair'. I absolutely love this trio as it has the most gorgeous shades ever and they are all beautiful for summer time. The trio comes with everything you need and a decent sized mirror which is perfect for on the go makeup and for travelling, not to mention the colours are super pigmented!

Eyes:

Eye Shadow ~ I will be taking my two Colour Tattoos by Maybelline in the shades 'On And On Bronze' and 'Pink Gold'. They are both stunning, everyday wear colours which can look so nice on their own! These are so easy to apply and you do not need a brush although I will take one to make sure that the colours are fully blended out!

Brows ~ I am taking a matte eye shadow by No7 to fill in my brows but I unfortunately do not know the shade of it. By using this it gives a natural brow look but makes them look that little bit better. I also like to set my brows in place using a clear mascara but you can also use a brow gel but I find they work pretty much the same way.

Mascara ~ I will be taking just one mascara along with my eyelash curlers as I don't really want to carry more makeup items than I actually need. I am going to bring my Collection 'No Clumps' mascara as I find it is just amazing and it creates a really fluttery look which obviously has no clumps!

Lips:

Lipstick ~ I will be taking two lipsticks and they are my MAC lipsticks in the shades, Flamingo and Chatterbox, I prefer flamingo for trips to the beach and chatterbox on the nights as it is a darker colour. I love both of these lipsticks and would recommend them to anyone and I will soon be doing a MAC lipstick collection in the next couple of weeks.

I hope you enjoyed this post, check back Friday for another holiday related post!


~ Lauren xoxo


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My Night Time Skincare Routine

So this is the second post to my skincare series and I thought I would do a night time edition skincare routine as it goes pretty much hand in hand with my morning routine which if you have not yet read I will link it here.

Step One - Remove Makeup:

 So this is a step I can never miss on an everyday basis. I always feel as though my face isn't clean unless I know I have removed the majority of makeup off of my face! I tend to use the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water on a cotton pad as I find that is the best way to apply it and by doing this it makes it much easier to wash my face without worrying mascara is dripping down my face!

Step 2 - Cleanse:

So of a night time I usually prefer to use a relaxing facial wash such as the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash. It is very soft of the skin and it also gives a really nice cooling effect. It is extremely soft on the skin and it is also really gentle which is why I love it!

Step 3 - Tone:

I have to admit, I do forget to tone everyday but when I do I use the Simple Kind To Skin Facial Toner and I just take that on a cotton pad. I find when I use this it makes my skin feel extra soft and I find I don't get as many spots which is just amazing!

Step 4 - Moisturise:

So this is the final step in my everyday skincare and I tend to use the Nivea Soft Moisturising Crème. I enjoy using this because it sinks into my skin really nicely leaving my skin with a silky soft finish. It also leaves my skin feeling a lot more hydrated than what it would have done!

So I hope you enjoyed this second blog post of the 'Skin Care Series' make sure to check back next week for another skincare related post!

~ Lauren Xx

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Recent Beauty Haul

So recently I have done a bit of shopping as we are getting closer to the summer months each day. I have took to the shops and decided that I would pick up a few things that I wanted to repurchase or maybe just to try out! This blog post isn't going to be too long as I want to get back into the routine of blogging and to upload more regularly.

       

Eyes:

W7 In The Buff Palette - £5.00
Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette - £2.99
Maybelline Colour Tattoo 'Pink Gold' - £4.99

Lips:

MAC Lipstick 'Crème Cup' - £15.50

Face:

Rimmel London Clear Complexion Powder - £3.99
Sleek Blush 'Rose Gold' - £4.49
Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer - £3.99

Skincare:

Nivea Soft Cream Moisturiser - £6.50

Nails:

Tanya Burr Nail Polishes in the shades,
- Be Bright, Be Happy, Be You.
- Bright And Early
- Mini Marsh Mallows - £8.00 (set of 3 from TK Maxx)

I couldn't find the other two nail varnish links sorry!
~ Lauren xoxo


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Blushing Hearts Review!

     So I recently took a trip into Superdrug and decided to pick up the I Heart Makeup Blushing Hearts Blusher in the shade 'Candy Queen Of Hearts'. This blush is my new favourite and I thought why not give you a short blog post on what I think about it!

  

So this blush retails at £4.99 and can only be found in selected Superdrug stores. It comes with three gorgeous pink shade which you can swirl together to create a beautiful shimmery blush colour! The colour is very natural on the cheeks and can probably be used as a highlighter due to how shimmery it actually is!

 

Many people have been talking about this blush especially, I have noticed, on Instagram. I love to colour pay off from this blush as it is so pigmented! I personally think that this blush is a must have this year especially during the summer months as it gives your cheeks, not only colour, but a healthy, radiant glow.

 

I also really love the packaging of this blush and I think that it is so photogenic! I realise that its the product that counts but you can't just ignore it as it is absolutely stunning! I really can't wait to use this and create so many different looks with it because I haven't really had much time to try it out yet!

 

 ~ Lauren Xx

 

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My Morning Skincare Routine

So this is going to be my first post after getting back into blogging and I have decided to do a morning skincare routine! I am going to be uploading 5 skincare posts which will go up every Monday! I will not tell you what they will be but there are two more routines! But I can't wait to get back into this and make writing part of my day!

 

Skincare:

Step One - Wash Face

This is the most essential part to my day, cleansing my face as soon as I wake up really lifts my mood and makes me feel much more awake! In the mornings, particularly summer time, I like to go for a really energising and lifting facial wash and I tend to reach for the Clean And Clear Morning Energy Facial Wash. I think what I love most about this product is the scent, it is such a fresh and happy scent which just makes me feel really awakened! It also has tiny beads which add to the awakening effect as well!

Step Two - Tone

So I must admit I do not tone every single day as I often do forget but when I do I like to use the Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Facial Toner (very long name) and I like to apply this using a cotton pad! This just really helps get rid of any pores or spots on my face more quickly than they naturally would! Toning I find, is very refreshing and I tend to do it on a weekend rather than a week day but it is one of my favourite steps in my routine as I love the feel of it and the outcome of my skin afterwards!

Step Three - Moisturise

So this is my final step in my routine, whether that is surprising or not I don't know, but I always love to finish my skincare with a moisturiser which really helps my skin and preps it for any makeup I will be wearing throughout the day! I personally like to use the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit moisturiser as it smells heavenly! It also does wonders for my skin and leaves it feeling especially soft and super hydrated which are the two main things I look for in a moisturiser! I love the whole Pink Grapefruit range by Neutrogena as pink grapefruit is one of my favourite scents and I do actually own more products from that range!

So I really hope you enjoyed this post, make sure you comment you skincare essentials and hit that follow button because that would make my day!
~ Lauren Xo


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I'm Back!

So some of you may have realised I have not been uploading any blog posts recently and that I have been on Instagram but just not blogger or Bloglovin. Its because I needed to take a break from blogging as I had a lot of other things on my mind and I was quite busy!
 I am finally ready to start blogging again and I am looking to make my blog better than ever for all of you, so I am pre-writing a few blog posts ready for the week and I should be back into the routine of blogging!
 I am sorry for my absence but I will be uploading soon and I know that this post is not really apart of what I write about but I just wanted to let you all know my plans!
 Thank you all for reading this quick post and I will see you in my next one!
     ~ Lauren Xx

My Favourite Apps.

It is no secret that pretty much all of the time I am on my phone or my iPad. I just can't live without them! So I have decided to put together five of my favourite apps and why I love them so much! They are in order because I have noticed what app I always go to first whether that when I have just woken up or when I am just checking up on what I missed!

1. Instagram

   So Instagram is hands down my favourite app of all time! I love seeing other peoples photos and I love uploading my own! I just love getting inspiration from all of you and seeing peoples accounts grow into something amazing! I personally have a themed account called @pxstelwishes and I have reached 2500 followers about ten minutes ago so thank you so much! I am now on 2506 followers now and I couldn't have done it without all of you beautiful people!

 

2. Twitter

   With Twitter I tend to stalk the lives of everyone whether that's you reading this or my favourite celebrities! There is nothing I like more than continuously refreshing my feed and seeing what all of you have been getting up to! I have one personal account on twitter which is @laurenmurphyxox and a themed which is @nowayitszoella which I am on 24-7 so you should totally come and say hi!

 

3. YouTube

  I realise that this is probably more used than twitter but I just love YouTube so much and it is a place that I love to go when I am sad! I do not have my own channel but I am thinking of making one so I will leave the link below if you want to subscribe anyway and I will probably start uploading closer to the summer times!

 

4. Netflix

  Okay Netflix is my life and we are madly in love. I am not ashamed I spend most of my time on Netflix especially watching Pretty Little Liars and Once Upon A Time! What more could anyone want than movies and TV shows which you could watch over and over again! However you do have to sacrifice you social life and a lot of time because trust me, when you are hooked on a series, there is no going back!

 

5. Snapchat

  Finally I had to mention snapchat somewhere in here didn't I!? I do not currently have a public snapchat but I might create one in the future if any of you asked for it! I just love the whole idea of send an ugly snapchat to your closest friends (Love you Anna) and a cute one to that boy in your class! Just do not ever get them mixed around because I have been there and it was not a great experience!

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