Monday, 29 April 2013
Friday, 26 April 2013
Been a long time but I'm back in town.
Hello!
It's been a while since I've written a proper post, I know! I have been so busy lately; My exams start in a week and a half and although I should be revising I really can't bring myself to do it... I'm not sure why teachers think that it's possible for a student to do both the ton of homework set and revision without dropping down dead. My choices are simple: have a life and live for the now or revise every night (because by the time I've managed to finish all my homework due in the next day it's at least 10pm!) and be tired every day. In addition to exams, I'm also super stressed out with my 'ucas' university application stuff and student finance. I've never in my life encountered such a complicated website! 'Which uni to choose' is all that has been running through my brain this past week and now that I have finally chosen I feel so much more relaxed... I didn't go for the higher ranked university because it's in central London so my debt would have been huge but I'm sure I will still love the university I have chosen as it has an amazing campus, societies and is close to home.
Another reason why I've been super busy? I have a new boyfriend! When I say new we started dating a couple of months ago... But it became official when he collected me at the train station with a bouquet of flowers and an Easter egg to take me home from my trip to Paris and then took me to dinner. I wouldn't call him Mr Darcy... but I guess he's pretty damn close!
For the next few weeks I shan't be blogging as much as I used to but from June the 14th (my last exam) I will do lots of extra blogging and go a bit mad to make up for the blogging lost!!
Hugs and kisses
Love O
x
Friday, 19 April 2013
BEAUTY: Superdrug Haul
So for those of you not from the UK, Superdrug is this amazing store where you can find pretty much anything from makeup and hair-dye to medicine and over the counter drugs. Lately I've been buying a lot more make-up just not because I've been wearing more but just because I feel that every year you should try and get rid of all your make-up still left over and buy all new make-up just to update your look and also to make sure you're not applying lipstick ridden with bacteria onto your lips!!I am a sucker for lipstick so when I was clearing out my make-up the first thing I made sure to get was a new lipstick (or two). As I previously mentioned I am in love with Sleek so I bought one of their lipsticks along side an MUA (superdrug own brand) lipstick simply because it's cheap and cheerful!
I bought a very girly pink lipstick from MUA in shade 3 which I love. The colour is vibrant and flirty and feels smooth on the lips. I've been applying this colour lightly instead of a gloss for an everyday natural look but it does look nice applied generously too! The only problem I've encountered with this lipstick is that it doesn't last for very long. This problem can of course be solved by topping up during the course of the day but if you're busy I wouldn't recommend using this lipstick. I cant really complain though seeing as it only cost £1!!
The second lipstick I bought is in a deep purple (smoulder) and is perfect for a gothic, 'vamp' look! I thought this lipstick was excellent for a lipstain. I put a little on my fingers and then dabbed it onto my lips so that the colour isn't too garish or 'in-your-face'. This lipstick is good as a lipstain for the day or even for a night out when used boldly. I would use light eye-makeup to contrast with the heavy lip colour. As well as the colour I also love that the product is oil based so it feels lovely on the lips and thus keeps them from drying out or cracking during the day. The lipstick was also great for staying put; I could eat and drink without the lipstick smudging or going... Even kissing is possible! Think that's good? Wait until you hear the price; This lipstick costs a mere £5 which, for such a great product I think is a great run-for-your-money! I would most definitely recommend any woman to buy a sleek lipstick as it has become a staple item in my makeup bag and never leaves my handbag!
Love O
x
Check the sleek website out at: http://www.sleekmakeup.com/true-colour-lipstick-smoulder
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Paris
Bonjour! I touched down on French land at around 2 O'clock this afternoon after a grueling Eurostar journey sitting next to a toddler (don't be fooled by his cute blonde hair and blue eyes) who spent the entire journey pulling any girls on site hair, crying and finally throwing a tantrum which knocked my can of sprite all over my dress!! Luckily I wore a navy dress so there was no visible mark... But I had to sit on the train for an hour in wet clothing. I was not in the slightest bit happy. I only had around 6 hours sleep that evening so my trip was slightly perked by a super greasy cheese burger I had on the train for lunch.
The first place I went to after getting off the train was le Sacré-Cœur in Paris which is the most exquisite church I have ever visited! It was of course inundated with people especially what with it being easter but I still managed to squeeze myself through the tourists to get an aerial view of Paris. On our way up the large hill through back roads to the church we passed gates with locks on them. My uncle explained that couples put their names on locks and put them onto the gate as a symbol of the strength of their love!
Not long after visiting le sacre-coeur, I went into the most amazing shop renowned for it's chocolate in which a chocolate eiffle tower and ship were displayed! They looked immense!! Oh how I would have loved to eat it there and then. On my way back to the house I visited the bar from a film I love to bits called 'Amelie' whiwh looks exactly like how it does in the film and a little boutique where I bought a little silk dress in torqoise. Much to my pleasure I realized the sizes in France are very different to in England, I usually wear a size 6 or 8 depending on the shop... Here I'm a size 0- yes, ZERO!!! I love you France!!
By day 2 my ears are now attuned to the beautiful indigenous language and I can have a rich conversation sans penser! It's Sunday so first we went to the market to buy some fresh fruits and fish for lunch. I hate figs but my mum adores them so I bought her a fig jam that she can have for breakfast as it was made with fresh, organic ingredients.
I then went with my uncle and auntie to do a bit of tourism where I visited a beautiful castle and then went to a village famous for a handful of artists who lived there. It's for this reason that there are many artistic shops and art galleries here. Never in my life have I seen so much art on one street! I bought a very cute shirt in this village which is so me because I am a cat-lover and this shirt is in black with a print of many different cat faces!
The next few days past faster than a formula 1 racing car... All I did was shop and eat from the variety of new plates that were being served to me introducing me to a new world of French cuisine. The lingerie in France is almost as amazing as it's food so I stacked up on a large supply in hope that I don't have to buy any new underwear from London this year... I look at the array of dishes presented on the dining table and tuck in. I start with the olives and finish with cake... Having tasters of every flavour on offer. Oh how I love to eat!
My week was ended perfectly with a visit to Disneyland Paris! I regressed into a child-like mentality and attitude as I met up with my childhood heroes and lived in the dream world of Disney for the day. Due to it being it's 20th anniversary the parades where extra special! I was just disappointed at myself for forgetting to bring my minnie mouse ears... Apart from that the day passed amazingly as I enjoyed the thrill of the rides and with fast passes I didn't even have to wait in a long queue! My favourite ride would have to be either 'space mountain' or 'rock n roller coaster' they were both in the dark with bright lights of different colours emerging from around me as I span on the fast ride...
Although it was sad to leave I was happy to be heading home to familiar faces.
Love O
x
The first place I went to after getting off the train was le Sacré-Cœur in Paris which is the most exquisite church I have ever visited! It was of course inundated with people especially what with it being easter but I still managed to squeeze myself through the tourists to get an aerial view of Paris. On our way up the large hill through back roads to the church we passed gates with locks on them. My uncle explained that couples put their names on locks and put them onto the gate as a symbol of the strength of their love!
Not long after visiting le sacre-coeur, I went into the most amazing shop renowned for it's chocolate in which a chocolate eiffle tower and ship were displayed! They looked immense!! Oh how I would have loved to eat it there and then. On my way back to the house I visited the bar from a film I love to bits called 'Amelie' whiwh looks exactly like how it does in the film and a little boutique where I bought a little silk dress in torqoise. Much to my pleasure I realized the sizes in France are very different to in England, I usually wear a size 6 or 8 depending on the shop... Here I'm a size 0- yes, ZERO!!! I love you France!!By day 2 my ears are now attuned to the beautiful indigenous language and I can have a rich conversation sans penser! It's Sunday so first we went to the market to buy some fresh fruits and fish for lunch. I hate figs but my mum adores them so I bought her a fig jam that she can have for breakfast as it was made with fresh, organic ingredients.
I then went with my uncle and auntie to do a bit of tourism where I visited a beautiful castle and then went to a village famous for a handful of artists who lived there. It's for this reason that there are many artistic shops and art galleries here. Never in my life have I seen so much art on one street! I bought a very cute shirt in this village which is so me because I am a cat-lover and this shirt is in black with a print of many different cat faces!
The next few days past faster than a formula 1 racing car... All I did was shop and eat from the variety of new plates that were being served to me introducing me to a new world of French cuisine. The lingerie in France is almost as amazing as it's food so I stacked up on a large supply in hope that I don't have to buy any new underwear from London this year... I look at the array of dishes presented on the dining table and tuck in. I start with the olives and finish with cake... Having tasters of every flavour on offer. Oh how I love to eat!
My week was ended perfectly with a visit to Disneyland Paris! I regressed into a child-like mentality and attitude as I met up with my childhood heroes and lived in the dream world of Disney for the day. Due to it being it's 20th anniversary the parades where extra special! I was just disappointed at myself for forgetting to bring my minnie mouse ears... Apart from that the day passed amazingly as I enjoyed the thrill of the rides and with fast passes I didn't even have to wait in a long queue! My favourite ride would have to be either 'space mountain' or 'rock n roller coaster' they were both in the dark with bright lights of different colours emerging from around me as I span on the fast ride...Although it was sad to leave I was happy to be heading home to familiar faces.
Love O
x
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Monday, 25 March 2013
FASHION: How To Wear Jeans
This is a great summer look and can be so versatile! You can go for the clean-cut mini and pair of elegant, strappy heels for a more sophisticated but 'party-girl' take on the look, black knee-high boots and a plain shirt with a blazer for the chic minimalist look or a pair of brown, slightly battered boots with a worn and torn denim skirt and a biker leather jacket for the ultimate 'on the road' look.
No-one wears boyfriend jeans better than Lindsey Lohan! The key item to this look is a pair of really cute heels that will make any baggy pair of boyfriend jeans look super girly! Rolling up the hem of your boyfriend jeans lets you flash your slim ankles to make you look slimmer so that the jeans don't drown your figure! This outfit is easy to dress up with lots of accessories and any shirt that tickles your fancy!
Annalynne McCord shows exactly how jeans should be worn to work! Boot-leg jeans are so smart when teamed with a collared shirt and simple accessories. Reminiscing over the 60's one could even go with boot-leg jeans for a super sexy every day look! These jeans elongate legs so much that even a sausage dog could wear jeans and look like a grey hound... Dry hair upside-down and straighten tips then backcomb roots for a sexy volumized hair along side smokey eyeshadow for a casual day take on a classic 60's party look.
I absoloutly love, love, love ripped jeans! They give anything a summer-boho look. I love to wear my ripped jeans with brown studded leather booties and a loose t-shirt with tribal pendants.
Kristen Stewart is famous for her love of jeans, unless on the red carpet she will always be found wearing a pair. Kristen's typical look is a casual t-shirt with converses. Add a pair of Ray-Bans' and a band t-shirt (I'm looking for a 'The Doors shirt') with a leather jacket and you're ready to rock and roll!!!
Love O
x
* This image was taken from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140244975868890618/
** This image was taken from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190699365443710182/
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Annalynne McCord shows exactly how jeans should be worn to work! Boot-leg jeans are so smart when teamed with a collared shirt and simple accessories. Reminiscing over the 60's one could even go with boot-leg jeans for a super sexy every day look! These jeans elongate legs so much that even a sausage dog could wear jeans and look like a grey hound... Dry hair upside-down and straighten tips then backcomb roots for a sexy volumized hair along side smokey eyeshadow for a casual day take on a classic 60's party look.
I absoloutly love, love, love ripped jeans! They give anything a summer-boho look. I love to wear my ripped jeans with brown studded leather booties and a loose t-shirt with tribal pendants.Kristen Stewart is famous for her love of jeans, unless on the red carpet she will always be found wearing a pair. Kristen's typical look is a casual t-shirt with converses. Add a pair of Ray-Bans' and a band t-shirt (I'm looking for a 'The Doors shirt') with a leather jacket and you're ready to rock and roll!!!
Love O
x
* This image was taken from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/140244975868890618/
** This image was taken from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190699365443710182/
Thursday, 21 March 2013
My Favourite Things ♥
Here's a list of my favourite things in life which are my micro-pleasure- Little things that make me happy!
Lollipops
There's a a southern-american themed shop in Teddington highstreet called 'La Casa Del Habano' that sells a variety of things, mainly tobacco to chocolate but what I love most about this shop is their amazing giant lollipops! They come at quite a bargain at 50p each in the most exquisite flavours! I explore a new flavour every week and have so far devoured toffee apple, pink lemonade, butterscotch sundae and bubblegum. Delicious. Next time I have my eye on blueberries and cream!
Check them out at: http://www.havahavana.com/index.jsp
Or visit them at: Hava Havana 76 High Street Teddington TW11 8JD United Kingdom
Old booksThere's something quite special about going to a library and picking up an old book. Of course I love to read new books too but older books are just extra special. I love: The smell of old books that gyrates with each turn of a page, the heaviness of the book as most old books are hardbacks makes them feel ore expensive and they're simply aesthetically pleasing from the fading artwork on the book cover to the slightly yellowing pages. From a very young age I would hide under my covers and read hours past my bed time similarly to the boy in 'The NeverEnding Story''- feeling nostalgic I wish I still had time to do this...
Riding my vintage bike
There are not many better ways to spend a summers day than riding on my 'old ladies' bicycle through green pastures surrounded by lily of the valley and bluebells with a peaceful river passing by. My bike has a basket in which I love to carry a little picnic and a book so that I can submerge myself into the pleasures of being with the tranquility of nature whilst reading and grazing under the oak tree.
There are not many better ways to spend a summers day than riding on my 'old ladies' bicycle through green pastures surrounded by lily of the valley and bluebells with a peaceful river passing by. My bike has a basket in which I love to carry a little picnic and a book so that I can submerge myself into the pleasures of being with the tranquility of nature whilst reading and grazing under the oak tree.
Spending the day in bed watching movies back-to-back
Being a media studies student I love new technology especially films! My favourite directors are Tim Burton and Del Toro for their use of quirky and gothic mise-en-scene which converts cinematography into a dramatic art form! On a rainy day I could spend hours by the fireplace, wrapped up in a quilt and watching tons of movies. My favourite films include:
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- Pan's Labyrinth
- Anastasia
- Billy Elliot
- Black Swan
- Harry Potter (All!! hehe)
- Beautiful Creatures
- The Incredibles
- La Cinema Paradiso
- The Runaways
- Sherlock Holmes
(As well as anything directed by Burton!)
Receiving a letter
I'm not sure what it is but there is something far more exciting about receiving a letter (or anything for that matter) by post than by email or text. As much as I love technology, I think love should be kept to the classic hand-written letters like in a Jane Austen novel- her era was called romanticism for a reason!
Surprises
Any type of surprise makes a girl weak in the knees! I love it when someone secretly comes and hugs me from behind just because the affection was purely unexpected. Or when someone leaves little notes in your text book for you to find... I even love surprising myself, like when you go on a trip and find a cute vintage market which then becomes your favourite place to shop ever!
Classical Hollywood Cinema
As a lover of anything vintage this one is a give-away! It was from this era that one of my all time idols Marilyn Monroe was born along side fabulous dresses,volumized curls and cat eye glasses; All of which oozed glamour. How much I wish I could jump into a time machine and go back to the 1950's! Other famous actresses from this era include: Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.
Love O
x
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