Samantha Avena

Main menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Portfolio

UK Photography & Female Lifestyle Blog.

gifts!

Twenty-three.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by samantha-avena

Another year older! I’m still not sure what age I truly feel, but I definitely don’t appreciate edging ever closer to thirty while I’m trying to figure it out! But here I am, two years past my 21st and still … Continue reading →

Goodies!

A Mini Benefit Haul!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by samantha-avena

Every now and again I have a bit of a makeup overhaul. This week just happened to be it, with a combination of sunshine and finishing exams I thought I would treat myself to a spot of shopping! I headed … Continue reading →

Adios revision!

And it’s over!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by samantha-avena

Writing this while on a complete high as… I’VE JUST FINISHED MY DEGREE! FOREVER! Four hard years (yes, uni isn’t just all about sitting in your pjs, getting hammered on a weekday etc; you do have to actually do work) are … Continue reading →

Hearts all round

A Weighty Issue – Body Love.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by samantha-avena

I think it’s about time, we, the women (and men) of 2012, accepted our bodies the way they currently are. I’m 22 years old and 5’9 . A UK size 14. A US size 12. ‘Large’. Whichever way you want … Continue reading →

Post navigation

← Older posts

Petting Pink.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by samantha-avena

6

Goodies!

Three new, much needed items were added to my make-up bag recently: ♥ Tinted Lip Conditioner – Petting Pink. ♥ Mineralise Skin Finish Natural – Medium. ♥ Dazzle Lash – Black.  Naturally, as soon as I got them I put them all on at the … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty Tagged beauty, cosmetics, dazzle lash, lip balm, lip conditioner, mac, make up, mascara, mineralise skin finish natural, petting pink, review

My Little Sardina.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by samantha-avena

8

Beach edition!

When I stay in on a Bank Holiday weekend, all kinds of bad things happen to my bank account.  Boredom equals online shopping & this time round, I just so happened to stumble upon the Lomography website.  My little camera … Continue reading →

Posted in photography Tagged 35mm, beach edition, camera, colour, film, la sardina, lomography, photography

Laura Mercier & MAC : Just Peachy!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by samantha-avena

11

Cheese!

I’ve never really posted about make-up before, but if there’s one thing I love it is indulging in beauty products. MAC & Benefit being my favourite brands, I’ve built up quite the collection over the years (I probably got my … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty Tagged beauty, blusher, cosmetics, laura mercier, lipstick, mac, makeup, peach mosaic, products, review, sheen supreme, shimmer bloc

Stay The Same

Posted on May 7, 2012 by samantha-avena

0

Photo 03-05-2012 17 08 57

Look what arrived! My Race For Life number! And what haven’t I been doing? Running! Okay so this week has been busy, hence no blog posts – what – so – ever, or anything else but working my butt off … Continue reading →

Posted in iPhoneographie, the everyday Tagged 10k, change, health, music, personal, pgce, race for life, running, student, the everyday, university

Goals : Race For Life 10k.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by samantha-avena

0

img_6412

Last year was the year of running for me. I caught the bug, and I genuinely loved it. I ran in Spain, I ran a 10k and started training for a half marathon. Due to injury I couldn’t run the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, running

Links Loved #3

Posted on April 26, 2012 by samantha-avena

5

Campus

Aprils ‘Links Loved,’ a smidgen of iPhoneographie & a little update from me! This month seems to have consisted of a lot of work; endings and new beginnings. I’m in the final stretch of my degree – literally, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in links loved Tagged creative, fun, health, inspiration, links loved

Guest Post: Fakin’ It!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by samantha-avena

0

Looky!

You can find me over on the lovely Sarah’s Scribbles blog today – getting a tan! My names Samantha. I’m 23 years old. And I’ve never used fake tan. Yes, you really did read that right. I’m a fake tan … Continue reading →

Posted in beauty, personal Tagged abi o, beauty, english rose, fake tan, guest post, review, sarahs scribbles, sensitive skin, the everyday

Smash*ing Stuff!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by samantha-avena

1

Smashbook!

MY SMASH* BOOK ARRIVED!  Now if you’re wondering ‘what the hells a smash* book?’ and ‘why is she so excited?’ have a little look at this video, and tell me you don’t instantly want one! I have been missing getting creative lately. … Continue reading →

Posted in smash book, the everyday Tagged art, crafts, creative, junk journal, k & company, scrapbook, smash book

Finger on the Pulse.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by samantha-avena

4

Everybody loves a sloth

Before my Year Abroad in Spain, I’d never considered a blog. I didn’t know what they were or what they did. I’d never even read any other blogs, never-mind considered starting my own. I knew I wanted to document my time there; … Continue reading →

Posted in the everyday Tagged app, apple, blog, blogging, ipad, iphone, ipod touch, itunes, pusle news, reading, review, technology, the everyday

Post navigation

← Older posts

Hello!

¿Quién? : well hi there! my name is Sam & i'm just your average twenty something british girl. a language student with a penchant for photography, make-up & small hairy animals. it doesn't get much deeper than that.

I blog about : photography, beauty, health & running, creative bits, happy lifestyles, self-acceptance... sloths. expect anything & everything that may fall into that category!

bloglovin

Find Me

Subscribe for free!

Join 2,274 other followers

Categories

Beauty // England // Fashion // Fonts//  Freebie // Happy Monday // Health // iPhoneographie // Links Loved // Music // Personal // Photography // Photoshop // Running // Spain // The Everyday // Travel // Wishlist

Search This Blog

Archives

Daily Reads

Tortoise with No Hair // LookSnapLove // Bangs & A Bun // Be Pretty Fit // VIPXO // WishWishWish //  Pugly Pixel // A Thrifty Mrs // Big Fashionista // Sarahs Scribbles // Little Bird Fashion // Temporary : Secretary //

Tweetweet

  • Macy's in Headingley. Rose lemonade & jalapeño crisps. Yum. instagr.am/p/LVNw2lB00C/ 2 hours ago
Follow @sammi_x

Lets Connect

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Blog Lovin'
  • Hello Cotton
  • Tumblr
  • Flickr
  • Deviantart
  • 500px
  • Pinterest
  • Blog Stats

    • 22,261 hits

    RSS Samantha Avena

    • Twenty-three.
    • A Mini Benefit Haul!
    • And it’s over!
    • A Weighty Issue – Body Love.
    • Petting Pink.

    Recent Comments

    samantha-avena on Twenty-three.
    samantha-avena on My Little Sardina.
    samantha-avena on A Mini Benefit Haul!

    Recent Posts

    • Twenty-three.
    • A Mini Benefit Haul!
    • And it’s over!
    • A Weighty Issue – Body Love.
    • Petting Pink.

    Top Posts & Pages

    • Twenty-three.
    • Smash*ing Stuff!
    • Noteworthy: Fonts, MissTiina.
    • My Little Sardina.
    • Knowing When to Quit.
    Blog at WordPress.com. Theme: Customized Forever by Automattic.
    Follow

    Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

    Join 2,274 other followers

    Powered by WordPress.com