Jessicabanaghan: Jessika's Pamper Slumber Party

Happy Monday!

So Saturday night I was working , and I didn't get to bed until 7.30am. It's one thing I hate about working in a bar, but I love everything else! Yes I'm a rare happy bar staff! I didn't wake up until 4pm after working my ass off on Saturday. I spent the evening on the couch and I couldn't find motivation to do something beneficial. Eventually, I said I would pamper myself. I was feeling down and as much as I wanted to stay there all curled up, I wanted to make myself happy and feel and look good! So I've never really had a night of pampering by myself or with friends, so why not start now! Here's what I did!

First, I had a shower. As you probably seen, I was wearing a dress in Saturday. For 9th October until 19th, we are doing our own Oktoberfest in The Porterhouse- hence why I look like a German girl. I had a lot of drink spilled on me as usual and I really needed a clean wash. When I got out of the shower, I applied Garnier Body Tonic. It's a firm hydrating lotion and gives you smoother looking skin from 7 days( so it says on the bottle). And I agree! I've been using it after a shower for the past few weeks and it gives such an extra fresh feeling. I suffer from dry skin so it suits me really well, giving it hydration. And obviously, it smells amazing so that's another reason to use it.

I have never used a face mask. Ever. However, I did pick up some about month ago but I never found the energy to use it. So I decided to pick this Beauty Formulas Cucumber Hydrating Peel Off Mask. When I opened it, a huge aroma of cucumbers came from the packet. First you make sure you face is dry then apply the mask to your face. When they mean avoid the eye area, avoid it! It was near to my eye area and the it stung my eyes. So when I was continuing to applied it, I kept my eyes closed but assuring I had covered my whole face. I waited for 15 minutes. Then I peeled it off. One of my weirdest obsessions is peeling skin. So this was the best thing ever for me. I could actually see all the dead skin cells coming off. It was slightly sore because it was stuck to my skin and you can see below I was pulling the skin. My face felt instantly fresh and clean. I washed my face to make sure it was all gone. I would definitely try it again.

When mask was applied

Let the peeling begin! Yes there is a pug on my night dress.

Half way there

Then, it was nail time. I had chipped nails but nail polish never lasts on my nails. I am in desperate need of buying more so I just choose these two shades. I am obsessed with Rimmel London's 60 second Nail Polishes. This shade is called "Carmel Cupcake" and its simple to go with everything.

I also love New York Colours "In a New York Minute Quick Dry" Polish. This shade is called "Full metal jacket". It just adds a bit of sparkle to the nude shade.

And, ta-dah! The finished look!

Then while I treated myself on the outside, I treated myself on the inside with a bowl of popcorn and watched Love/Hate. What a great ending to half of the day I had!

I know this is nothing special, but it is the little things that can make you smile. I was on my own, but I was happy and content with my "me time". You need to just relax and do this once in a while to take a break from everything. Just to try and put your phone away or get away from distractions.

So treat yourself! You deserve it!