January Favourites

This posts is going to be mostly writing as opposed to photos, as my camera is currently being used for a school photography project. As in my previous post, you would have seen that I have taken a chilled-out month, so I haven't really been experimenting with many make-up bits or fashion pieces.

Films/TV: 

• The Hunger Games: Okay, so I know I'm REALLY late to the game- try 3 years- but I watched this at the start of the month with my dad and I loved it! It was one of those films that were so over-hyped that I put off seeing it, I hadn't even read the book. I was pleasantly surprised- it was full of drama... but more importantly- Isabelle Fuhrman! My god, I love that girl. I've loved her ever since I watched Orphan, but she's such a good actress and always delivers the evil roles perfectly! Can she just be a favourite by herself?!

• Into The Woods:  I saw this in the cinema this month and really enjoyed it. The storyline was great, the songs were catchy and the range of actors were amazing. But seriously, how can you give me a film with Chris Pine and Johnny Depp and not expect me to love it?

• Gossip Girl:  So I recently got Netflix, and wanted to get hooked on a new TV show, so Gossip Girl was my choice. This is an amazing show; full of drama, style and mishap! All of the characters are so different and interesting and the storylines are phenomenal. Of course, I have been dragged onto the Chuck/Blair bandwagon.. I just can't get enough of them. They are by far my favourite characters. So, if you haven't seen it already, please watch it- you won't regret it!

• Die Hard:  Wow, is all I can really say! I have a long list of classic films which everyone raves about but I haven't got around to seeing, and this was one of them. My parents persuaded me to watch this and I couldn't be happier that I did.. it's amazing! One of the best action films that I have ever seen and it's one of those films that seem so cool and instantly make you want to become a bad-ass hero. Oh, and I think I may have fallen slightly head over heels in love with young Bruce Willis! Dayum! Yippie Ki-Yay, mother f*ckers. 

 

Songs

• Clean Bandit ft Jess Glynne- Rather Be
• Every song from 1989 (favourites: Blank Space, Shake it Off, All You Had To Do)
• Nappy Roots- Good Day (if you want a feel-good song, give this a shot)
• The Kooks- Naive Remix

Youtubers

• Breelovesbeauty
• Essiebutton
• Itswaypastmybedtime
• Ava Allan
• Viviannadoesmakeup
• GeorgiaMMusic
• beautycrush

Fashion: 

• Biker coat (eBay)
  

• Dress (H&M) 
  

Random:

• Divergent Book- I loved the film when it came out, but my friend convinced me to read the book and I loved it! I'm not one for reading the book and then watching the film, I choose one or the other. However, the book had some great parts that the film missed out, but overall I really enjoyed reading this one!

• 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' book by Dario Fo. I've been reading this book for English A Level and surprisingly, I really liked it! I found it very funny and the Maniac character very likeable! Also, it's only a short book- so that's a bonus! 

• As I said in my 'Hello 2015' blog post, I've started scrap booking this year. It;s been going really well so far and I've enjoyed relaxing and thinking back over the memories I've had (Cheesy- I know!). Here's a sneak peek into my supplies! (Paperchase all the way!)

Hope you've had a great January! Roll on February...

Jennie, xo

Read More »

A quick update | February ♡

As you may have noticed, I have taken a break from blogging as I have needed a bit of time for myself recently. February will hopefully be a very productive and good month for me, so I will be switching things up a bit.

Firstly, I am going to be working really hard on my health next month- from eating healthily to exercising. As well as physical health, I've realized how important mental well-being is as well. So I've taken a step back- relaxed more by doing activities such as playing the piano, drawing, writing. This has really changed me and cleared my head, it's so much better to write out your thoughts or chill out and de-stress.

So, it may be noticeable that my blog isn't necessarily dedicated to fashion or beauty anymore. Although they will still be featuring a lot on my blog, I want to write a lot more, perhaps start a series and talk about certain topics. I want this to be a place where you can come to relax with a hot drink, and read about my personal experiences and thoughts on whatever. So, I will be writing a lot more personal, wordy posts. So come back here next month for a bit of a switch-up.

Jennie, xo

Read More »

Hello 2015 ♡

So it's a new year, a fresh start, a clean slate.. whatever you want to call it. To me, January 1st means changes for the better, resolutions, lists and a heap load of organizing. Being a list and stationary fanatic, this is very magical and exciting. I make resolutions every year without fail, but I can't always be so positive with the outcome. Normally, throughout the year, old habits start creeping back and new routines get thrown out of the picture. I know everyone says this, but 2015 really will be a successful, happy year. I thought I would share a couple of my New Years Resolutions with you, maybe if I write them down, they will be more concrete. I hope many of you are also feeling motivated and inspired this year. 

1) Be healthier- I know, such a generic aim. I mean why wait for the 1st of January to begin treating your body right? But I am determined to make this work. I want to eat healthily and exercise more. A partial reason for this is weight loss. I have never really been happy with my weight and I have some parts that I would like to slim down and tone. I'm not just doing this to become  'prettier' or 'more attractive' (because personality certainly overrules looks!) but I want to feel happier and more confident. Secondly, I want to feel the other benefits- such as clearer skin, more stamina, feeling less tired and groggy all the time. In order to do this, I will drink more water, eat less crap, walk more and go to bed a LOT earlier! 

2) Be more creative- I am going to get off of my phone/computer and start doing activities in which I can express myself and learn from. I will admit that I'm one of those people who always has my phone glued to my hand, It has damaged my eye sight and gives me headaches. I want to start drawing more (something which I love doing but never feel like I have enough time). I created a new instagram account @jennies_sketches in case you would like to follow it. I love drawing, it brings out the best in me and inspires me.  I intend to write more (stories, diary, etc). I like having hard, physical copies of my thoughts, as opposed to on my computer, where it could get lost or deleted easily. Also, I want to read more, this is essential anyway as I am an AS Level English Student but I want to increase my knowledge of culture and experiences, and use it as a way to unwind and switch off my mind for a couple of hours. It will also improve my vocabulary and perhaps inspire me to write my own book one day, who knows? I want to read more of the classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Othello, Dracula, Frankenstein, etc. In total, I will read at least 2 books a month, giving a total of 24  books in a year. I want to learn the piano confidently and maybe even try my hand at the guitar. 

3) Start a scrapbook- This ties in with my creative side and the budding artist in me, but I love the idea of being able to flip back through the year and see the amazing memories and even the minor details which may otherwise have been forgotten in months or years to come. It's also an opportunity to take more photos of what I do and have them printed out, so I remember to look back through them. Anyone else have those folders of photos from years ago stored away somewhere in the depths of your computer? I was inspired by Lily Pebbles' video:  I won't be spending all my money on the kit she used, but I will decorate it with what I can find.

4) Work harder and stop procrastinating- I'm going to put both hands up and say that I'm probably one of the laziest people you will meet. I leave my homework until the night (or early morning) before it's due and I never revise. Luckily, I passed my GCSEs last year but I could have done a whole lot better if I had revised. So I'm aiming to do my work to a high ability in a decent time and stop procrastinating. I need to learn to switch off my music or the tv and concentrate more. I will start revising a lot earlier this year and aim to deserve good grades. Also, I'll stop being late for school!

5) Become more organized and independent- I am always the friend who is late for everything, whether it be school or meeting up with friends. I am terrible with time management and I want to improve this drastically this year. I've bought myself a diary and I intend on writing all my appointments and events down, to keep track and feel more calm. Also, I will carry on writing to-do lists in my notebook to stay organized and efficient. Also, I want to be a lot more independent. I never used to go out by myself or use public transport very often. This year has a lot of opportunities for me, one of which being travelling to London daily this summer for work experience. So, I will need to gain confidence in using the underground and trains by myself. This will be a big step for me. You may be happy to hear, that I will be blogging and uploading YouTube videos much more often. 

6) Be more confident and have fun- This year will be my best year yet. I will go out more, experience new things and meet more amazing, adventurous people. I want to have reckless times, travel to new places and do things that I will never forget. This sounds cheesy, I know, but I have always been a very introverted person, consumed by my thoughts and preferring to stay at home watching films than go out. I normally held myself back and declined invitations and I think this was due to my lack of confidence and shy personality. This year I intend to work on my confidence and become a more outgoing, fun and bold person. You never know, I may be painting the town red sooner than I know it. 

I will keep this resolutions this year and I hope I've inspired at least one person to improve their life this year. Feel free to leave your goals in the comments below. Happy New Year. Stay happy and healthy!

Jennie, xo

(Source)

Read More »