Revision, Homework and Organisation tips

So, as school is about to start very soon if it hasn't already, I thought it would be a good and helpful to do a blog post on school essentials and a few tips on homework or revising.
So, First some tips on revision. This is a thing  I definitely do and it may sound stupid but it actually works. My french teacher taught it and it's really good.
This tip is to stick post-it notes around the house of things you need to revise, such as words in french or math sums. Try and  post them in places you would regularly go such as the bathroom, windows, mirrors and your bedroom, these are just some examples.

My second tip is for homework. This it to set a timer of how long you're going to do your homework every night. This will make you have more time and less panicking if you do it in a set time. If you haven't finished all of your homework in the set time then you could have a small break to let your brain have a rest and then put a smaller timer on for later on in the day/evening.

These  last tips are for organisation.
 the first tip is to carry around a diary. Diary's or Notebooks are very helpful for keeping important dates in, homework, your timetable and lots more. At the school Lucy and I go to they give out House Diary's which have all these things in for you but if  your school doesn't a diary is a must need.

The last tip is to keep binders and wallets for loose pages and sheets you need to keep for revising/ homework. Binders are very useful but if they're to big you could use a plastic wallet (I've used a binder though as I don't have any wallets)  (and it's spotty....which is a bonus.)

I hope you find some of these things useful and good luck to everyone starting school and  leaving school and everyone else just going into another year:) x x x
Charlotte xx

Menorca Holiday Haul

Hey, sorry there hasn't been any posts in agees, I have been on holiday and I had no wifi and I was really busy but there will be more regular posts on here and our instagram from now.

I purchased a few things on my holiday and as I got back yesterday I decided to write a really quick post showing you all the things I bought...

First of all my brother dragged us all into a sports shop which I wasn't expecting to buy anything from but I found a pair of shoes that I really liked! I have waay to many pairs of trainers but I got them anyway, I can't remember how much they cost I think they were 28 euros or something..

They are really basic black trainers but I like that they had a thick sole and would go well with everything.

The next thing I got were sunglasses as I may have forgotten to bring a pair with me but I saw some I really liked, I've been wanting some round sunglasses for a while and I finally got some, they were about 10 euros. I also put my company magazing in this picture which I got in the airport on the way so I could read it on the flight.

On our last full day we visited a market where I found some really nice things, firstly I bought some white lace shorts, I have been wanting some like these so I am very happy I have finally got some.

The next thing I got because I had an idea to collect a magnet from everywhere I go on holiday and have a big collection on the magnetic section of my desk, so I found this magnet which is a miniature version of the traditional shoes.

I also decided to get some postcards which I never intended to send I just like post cards kay..

Lastly, I wasn't sure whether to include this but I thought I would show you anyway because its cool, I got a henna tattoo of a sun earlier in the holiday (which is now gone) that looked really good..

Thanks for reading, I will try and post more frequently from now I have a few blog post ideas, make sure to comment below and follow our instagram @vintxge_clouds

Lucy x

My Hot Holiday Essentials - Fashion

I wasn't sure what to do for my blog post today, but In the end I decided to take inspiration from Charlotte's last post and do my fashion essentials. I am going on holiday to Menorca on Monday but as I am staying over night in London tomorrow I have to pack today (I'm not very organised at all), so it was the perfect opportunity to write my blog post.
So here is some of my favourite summer clothes, and items you mustn't forget when going on a summer holiday!


1. First of all, you obviously you will need to take a few pairs of shorts. These a quite a new purchase from Topshop, I got them for £30 which I didn't think was that bad for Topshop. These are high waisted which I love and I also love that they are the mom style so they aren't too short. I have worn them so much recently, they go with everything and are extremely comfortable.

Excuse how creased they look, oops.


2. Another absolute essential is crop tops, these are my favourite things to wear when it is hot and I have quite a lot. The ones shown below are from Topshop and H&M, I think the Topshop one was only about £10 and the H&M one was an absolute bargain at £4 ish. Most crop tops are really affordable and look nice on most people.

3. Colourful, bright dresses are a must on holiday, they are super easy to throw over a bikini or wear with some heeled sandals for a summery evening outfit. This dress was from new look, I can't remember the price but I like the daisies and the bright red compliments my skin tone.

4. If you need something to throw on in the evening if it gets a bit chilly, or to just wear down the the beach I would wear a kimono. My kimono was £15 from boohoo, I chose to get a really neutral colour so it would go with everything and look nice with whatever I am wearing. This is a really recent purchase and I love it so much!

5.  Of course you will need to pack a bikini or two, to wear while sunbathing or in the pool. Along with the kimono I also bought two new bikinis from boohoo, They were £18 each, as you can see below I have only taken a picture of my blue one but I also got it in purple.

6. Another thing that is absolutely essential is some sunglasses, protect your eyes! My sunglasses have gone missing but I have a picture of my sisters below, I have no clue  what they cost or where they're from but you get the idea..

7. Lastly, is shoes! Three main shoes essentials I think are flip flops so you can slip them on and off really easily if you are going swimming etc.., casual sandals/ jelly shoes; I think jelly shoes are great to wear to the beach because they are waterproof and won't get ruined and finally formal/heeled sandals to wear if you are going out somewhere nice. The flip flops below are from superdry obviously and the sandals are both from new look.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post for some summer fashion inspiration, and make sure you check out the blog next week as me and Charlotte are both on out holidays so there will be some interesting blogs!

Thanks for reading make sure you comment below and follow if you enjoyed it,
Written by Lucy x

Homemade Rasberry and Blackberry-ade

Yet again we were scrolling through pinterest and came across another recipe we wanted to try. We thought we would show you how to make it so you get some inspiration for summer food diys!

What you will need


- Club soda
- Two limes
- A cup of sugar

- A cup of water
- Raspberries and Blackberries

- A pan
- A zester
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring scales
- A bowl
- Tea spoons
- Juicer thing


Step one

Put all of the berries into the pan, on medium heat. Then add the sugar and mix well.

Step two

Zest the lime and add too the pan, continue stirring.

Step three

Then juice the lime over the pan.

Step four

Add the water and mix well, and then leave to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step five

After that strain the mixture to remove the seeds.

Step six

Fill the glasses three quarters of the way with club soda, then add as much mixture as you would like to suit your taste.

Taa daa to finish off drop some raspberries in and add a lime on the side.

If you try this out then make sure to instagram us @vintxge_clouds so we can see! hope you have enjoyed these summer recipes and they'll be lots more coming! <3
Charlotte and Lucy x

My Hot Holiday Essentials - Skin care

We all love summer especially a hot holiday abroad but some things don't go too well. Peeling noses. Sunburn. Damaged skin and other unattractive aspects.
So, here are some of my holiday essentials that I can't live without when going on a hot holiday to minimize the little mishaps.

No.1 
My number one holiday essential is Sun lotion, I like to use waterproof suncream so I can go into the pool.

I'm just have this basic Tesco suncream at 15. I usually use 30 or 50 as i have really light skin but I think i might have packed that...

No.2
Incase you didn't put enough sun cream on and got sunburned then i advise you to use Aftersun.I have the 'Garnier Ambre Solaire'. I usually keep this in the fridge to keep it cool as that soothes the sunburn even more. This also has Aloe Vera in which is really good and moisturizes the skin.

No.3
My third item is face mist. I like to keep this in the fridge too.
This face mist has vitamin E in it so it is good for the skin and your eyes. You can also use it on sunburn too as it soothes the irritated and burning skin.

No.4
Cleansing your face is very important generally but being outside all day in the heat can built up oils and dirt. That is why i use face wipes, they are easy and small to carry around so you can put them in your bag.

I have these Nivea facial wipes which have no alcohol and no scent so they are good for sensitive skin, like I have.

No.5 
When you've been out all day in the sun it can be bad for your skin, if your out too long it can cause wrinkles...And no one wants that!  I have this really nice moisturizer that smells like cucumber....and it's from Tesco...woo! This also has vitamin E in it which like i said earlier is very good for your skin and eyes.

The last thing in my essentials is...Water. Water washes out toxins and keeps you hydrated. It's so beneficial in so many ways. That is probably the most important item in my list so drink lot's of it!
Thank you for reading my tips on how to keep your skin healthy and happy in a hot country and definitly read tommorows blog.
Byee<3
 Written by Charlotte xx

Summer Fashion and Makeup Haul

As it is summer, both of us decided to head out to town to do a little shopping to find some summery items (even though it was cloudy and slightly rained...)
The first shops we went to and bought some items was 'Boots'. We both enjoy looking, testing and buying makeup and we both purchased some products.

Lucy

First of all I bought the 'Rimmel wake me up concealer' in the shade 'ivory', It was £5.49. I needed a new concealer as i have just used up all of my 'collection lasting perfection' and I wanted to try something new.

As well as the concealer, I bought the 'Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm' in the shade 'Give Me A Cuddle'. It was £5.99 but as there was a deal I got the cheaper product half price. I thought that this colour was really pretty and quite natural as I don't tend to wear bright colours.

Next me and Charlotte went in to H&M and we saw these crop tops for only £3.99 so we had to pick one up. I chose the flower pattern while Charlotte brought the stripy one, we took a picture of us wearing them so you can get an idea of what they look like one.

Charlotte
I've really wanted a liquid eyeliner for a while now as I've usually bought really bad ones or lost them so when we went to boots, I had a little, let's say, arts class on my hand and full it up with liquid eyeliner lines until i found the one...
'Scandal eyes, thick and thin eyeliner' from 'Rimmel London'. This is such a good eyeliner, the tip basically looks like a highlighter with a slanting end. The eyeliner is a very dark black and doesn't smudge which is good as I'm not an expert on eyeliner........

As it is summer, I also decided to get a bekinni. We both searched far and wide and i eventually found a beautiful one at 'Accesorize' the top was £12.00 and the bottoms £10.00 as they were on the sale.

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Here is our final result from our watermelon jelly from yesterday's blog post.

We were very pleased with the results, we find them very summery and they would be great for a summer party, they tasted a lot like watermelon as we weren't very good at scooping out all the insides. We also think it looks like watermelon as well, especially using red jelly colours.

Thank you so much for reading our blog, we will post on weekdays as much as we can x
Lucy and Charlotte xox