Riots 2011

Can you believe what is happening in our cities right now?

I feel like i have to write a post about this just as i'm so friggin angry!!

Firstly, the guy that got shot - it has come out today that there is no evidence that he fired his gun.....well does that make it ok that he was carrying a gun!?? A small protest because he was shot by police when he was carrying a gun still has no standing! If you carry a gun what do you expect to happen to you?? It also seems to have slipped many peoples minds that an officer was also shot in this incident. The government cuts have retired all police overs with 30 + years experience that means all our experienced officers that are trained and are experienced in a) the original shooting and b) rioting dont work anymore! The chances are the police officer that shot Duggin was inexperienced due to government cuts.

Secondly, the original rioters that started in Tottenham probably have nothing to do with the original shooting and have simply decided that this is an excuse to cause chaos and (in their eyes) fight against the government because of all the cuts, job losses, homes lost etc. Thugs across the country saw a great opening and saw that we as a country simply dont have a) the amount of police officers required to deal with this and b) the police officers cant do anything because of Human Right Laws etc.

Thirdly, i am sickened, not only as a West Midlands Police Employee but as a English National that people are not supporting our services! In all of this over 100 police officers have been injured and only a few people injured innocently...... i'll ask the old advertising question for the police....Could You?

Fourthly, i really want to bring an article to your attention, especially conservative voters. Read this and please consider how naive and useless our government are. http://m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/sHQd_WxNMckrsAwCHgIR86Q/view.m?id=15&gid=uk%2F2010%2Fsep%2F15%2Ftheresa-may-cut-police-budget-without-violent-unrest&cat=uk

David Cameron said today that all rioters would feel the full force of the law - i'm pretty certain (correct me if i'm wrong) that the sentence for rioting has a max of 10 years..... you do the math!! False statements by a man who took two days to return from his holiday when Gordon Brown returned immediately for a outbreak of Foot and Mouth!!

Lastly, For you Brummies keep up to date with this blog!! http://birminghamriots2011.tumblr.com/

I'm sure i'll rant again in a bit!!!

Kate xxx

Wedding Blog - I'm Engaged!!

I have some exciting news!! If you follow me on Twitter you will already know that this weekend Karl proposed and we will be getting married! I'm so excited, he proposed with a lovely ring but has said it isnt the real thing and we can go and chose some real diamonds at some point!

So, its early days but I suppose we have to start somewhere. We have chosen my Chief Bridesmaids, Bridesmaids, Flower Girls and Page Boys. In total there are 10! I did think this was a lot but as Karl and I want it to be a big celebration for both of a families and friends we wanted lots of people to be involved. We've also decided the date and church.

The date was fairly easy as we both wanted summer and with us saving for the new house this year we chose August 2013 as that gives us plenty of time to save and have the wedding we want.

The church again was a very easy decision as I've always wanted to get married at Catshill Church as that is where my parents are buried and so its important that we get married in that Church.

I've also set up a website and chosen our colour scheme. That's about it so far. I shall keep you updated as things progress!

Lots of Love
Princess Best xx

21 Questions

Hello all,

I was tagged by Penelope Row on this tag....well she tagged all her followers so i thought i would do it. I've done one of these before on my YouTube Channel but thought I'd do this one on my blog so here goes...

1. Are you named after anyone?
I don't think so but my parents died when i was four so i cant really ask them!

2. When was the last time you cried?
I pretty much cry at anything...I think i last cried at Our War - 10 years in Afghanistan. If you follow me on twitter you will know that I'm really into supporting charities for soldiers, doctors and nurses.

3. Do you have any kids?
No, but I'd love to soon!

4. If you were another person would you be a friend of yourself?
I'd like to think so!

5. Do you use sarcasm alot?
Yes i do, i think its a coping strategy. Today someone asked me at work what music my parents listened to when they were growing up to which i replied 'Probably 'living in a box, we're living in a cardboard box'....

6. Will you ever bungee-jump?
No never!

7. Whats your favourite cereal?
Erm...i like Special K, i think i eat that the most but any Kelloggs Cereals too!

8. Whats the first thing you notice about people?
Probably their face!!

9. What is your eye colour?
Brown

10. Scary movie or happy endings?
Scary movies!! I love scary films and i guess i have my own happy ending xx

11. Favourite smells?
Probably my puppy and Karl - he wears hugo boss and i love it. Both smells make me feel very safe.

12. Summer or Winter?
Defo summer - i suffer with SAD so i don't like the winter!!

13. Computer or Television?
Both!

14. What's the furthest you've been from home?
I think Miami...., or Boston.....

15. Do you have special talents?
Yes, I'm 1 of 800 Fingerprint Experts in the UK.

16. Where were you born?
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

17. What are your hobbies?
Offroading, make up, hair, nails, BCFC, Pheasant Shooting, The Gym....lots really!

18. Do you have any pets?
Yes, my puppy cocker spaniel Cody.

19. Favourite Movie?
There are so many.....Jurassic Park, Scream, Drop Dead Fred...all cheesy classics.

20. Do you have any siblings?
Yes, 3 sisters.

21. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Unfortunately i am grown up - i turn 29 tomorrow and i am doing my dream career - I'm a recognised expert in fingerprints. I always wanted to work in Forensics and I've made it. I cant wait to get married and have children now I've found my perfect guy.

I tag the beautiful Katie of PINKSUGARLUMP and Emma of cupcakes you say?

Enjoy Girls xxxx

A Week in the Life of Kate's Nails

I couldn't think of an interested blog to write until I realised I'd taken pictures of my nails after I'd done them every day over the past week so I thought I'd do a little nail blog.

I can't remember exactly which days I painted but I remember the order and the varnishes so here goes!

I vaguely remember this nail varnish being from Primark which means it must have been cheap....I can't be 100% sure though. The colour is Shade 27113.

This colour i've spoke about several times before and its 'Spoiled Beauty' from H&M and it was £2.99. If this colour is applied slowly then its got a beautiful bright coverage.

This is obviously the same as above and £2.99 from H&M. The colour is 'Red Nail' and I love this colour, it's a really bright red!!

I've had this colour for years as it came in an Estee Lauder Set but i've never used it. The colour is Number 88 'Amethyst'. I love it but its bubbled and i'm not sure if this was because I applied my coats so quickly or because its old!

Lastly, this is my base and top coat, no idea where I got it from, but its the best I have. I definately need some recommendations on base and top coats please!!

Hope you've enjoyed,

Princess Best xx

10 Random Things About Me

I saw this on vintagemake.blogspot.com, the tag is totally random and I'm supposed to give 10 random facts about me so here goes....

1. I am a Fingerprint Expert and am 1 of only 800 Registered Fingerprint Experts in the United Kingdom. This means i can give my opinion on Fingerprints in a Court of Law.

2. I am a massive Birmingham City Fan, my Dad was a Blues fan, i used to go with my sisters ex boyfriend and my current bf and I have had seasons tickets for the last 2 seasons. (I cried when we got relegated!)

3. I have a new found confidence in posting YouTube videos on my channel - www.youtube/user/princessbestblog.com

4. I LOVE offroading and this is mine and my bf's Offroader, his name is Oscar.

5. My puppy dog Cody is my BFF!! I love him so much and didn't think it was possible to LOVE a dog!

6. I check my facebook around 10 times a day, never on a computer - always on my phone. I keep my facebook private.

7. I used to be in the Eddie Stobart Fan Club and used to write down when i spotted one, now i just beep them!! I have got two Eddie Stobart Corgi Models.

8. The Aston Martin DB7 is my favourite and ultimate car.

9. My bf Karl is my HERO xxxxxx

10. My parents died when i was 4 and I miss them everyday!

I tag my 4 followers xxxxxxx

H&M Nail Polish Review

I haven't done a beauty related blog and think the diet one only needs to be done on weigh in days (which is tonight!)

A few weeks ago I brought some nail varnish's from H&M for the bargain price of £2.99 each! I brought three colours.

The colours are from left to right 'U Must Have This', 'Red Nail' & 'Spoiled Beauty'

I wasn't expecting much as they were only cheap but I was pleasantly surprised! The blue is a wicked colour and one I wouldn't usually wear and the pink and red were just as good as any expensive nail varnish I've brought before.

I managed to team up the pink with some stick on glitter bits on my toes and they are really pretty for the summer.

I also used the glitter bits on my thumbs along side the red, so far I've had them on for two days with no chipping so i will keep you informed about how long it lasts!!

Laters, Princess Best xx

Young, Earning but Living with Parents....

So I said I'd write blog on how we've recently got our house without needing to be earning millions and only having a small deposit. Everyone is very aware at the moment that you could earn 50k a year right now but without any kind of deposit you've got no chance of getting onto the property ladder.....or have you? 

According to the AQA (figures June 2011) the average cost of a 3 bedroom house is £210,775, most mortgage lenders are offering a max of a 90% mortgage meaning no matter how much you earn you'll need a £21,077 deposit.....where the frig do we get cash from? Well, we've just secured a plot on a new estate thats being built for a 3 bedroom, 3 storey, two bathroomed town house on a new initiative that is a hidden secret. Basically the house is based on a 50% shared ownership whereby we part buy at £79,950 (a deposit of only £8k) and part rent at £217 a month. I know part ownerships can be a bit of a loss but as it's a 3 bed we won't be moving for a long time and so cam still save for a deposit on the next property! 

This scheme was set up by my towns local housing trust and a shared ownership company - they have certain criteria that you have to meet to be eligable but as soon as you've passed that they send you properties That are available and suitable for you!! Here is the kind of company to look for: http://www.sharetobuy.com/

You can get all types of properties that require lower deposits, obviously the bigger deposit you can save means you'll get a better deal. Saving a deposit on the big scale of things shouldn't be a massive hold back.... ditch the luxuries for 1 year, it's only a year and someone earning £15k a year should easily save at least £6k!!

Have a look at what options are available to you, hope this helps.

Princess Best xx