20 random facts about oneself.

1. my name is elle, pronounced like the letter 'l' but people continously call me ellie, and when i tell them its just elle, they seem to believe its short for something such as eleanor
   
2. i am only 5 ft 2, which is incredibily tiny compared to most people i know and i take a size 3 in footwear, which means shoes can sometimes be increasingly difficult to find
   
3. i have a little sister called daisy who is 2, and a little brother who is 5 called dylan. they are both wonderful little kids, and mean a lot to me as i love being their big sister
   
4. i am half irish, and half english. my mum is english and my dad was born in raised in northern ireland, which means i suffer from very fair skin and freckles throughout the summer
   
5. i am currently in my first year of university studying for a ba sociology and criminology degree, at the university of brighton. i absolutely adore my course and love living by the sea
   
6. i am a natural blonde, but 'dip dye' the ends of my hair to give me a bit of 'edge' to my hair. having long hair can sometimes get a bit dull and boring, so this is a useful way to change your hair
   
7. i never, ever ever go out without having my nails painted. i dont quite know what it is but i just hate the look of nails without something on them, even if its just clear nail polish
   
8. i am a clean freak, and i tend to feel rather ill when i enter an environment that isnt deemed as clean, this means i tend to be very picky when i stay at other peoples houses
   
9. 80% of my wardrobe is from topshop. i know this is an awful lot but it tends to be the only shop that caters for my needs without having to properly search the high street for what im after
   
10. i have a cockapoo, which is a cross between a cockerspaniel and a poodle. he is called ollie and he will be 4 in march. he is my world, if anything happened to him i dont quite know what id do
    
11. my mum is my best friend, no matter how i treat her and what i say to her she will always be there for me and vice versa
    
12. i have been single for quite a while, this is because i tend to find im a happier and healthier person when i am alone as i can get quite jealous and insecure in a relationship
    
13. sausage rolls are one of my favourite snacks, i just hate how many calories they contain. i would live off these if i could
    
14. i have done my eyeliner the same way since i was about 13, some people absolutely love it and others tend to find it quite perculiar but the reason i havent changed it, is just because i am very used to seeing myself like this
    
15. lipstick is one of my favourite products, i think lipstick can really turn a 'dull' face into something magical. it draws attention to a primary feature on your face and draws attention away from flaws that you dont want people to notice
    
16. i dont have perfect skin, and im always searching for that 'perfect' foundation. if i had one wish it would be to be one of those girls who had naturally flawless skin and a great complexion
    
17. ive always had an insecurity of my weight. i am by no means overweight or fat but i have always been very critical of myself and have always wanted to be skinnier than i am
    
18. i tend to have low self esteem, but i dont talk about this very much because its not a matter i feel defines who i am and i definitely dont want people to think im seeking attention
    
19. i am absolutely obsessed with tea. i have drinking a cup of tea since i was about 3, and the bare minimum i will have per day is atleast 5 cups. i really dont understand how anybody can live without a good brew
    
20. i love receiving mail and this might be the reason why i love being a subscriber to glossybox. i love receiving things that i dont know what is going to be in them. every month when my glossybox arrives both me and my mum open it together and share the products out.