The Winter Blues

The period after Christmas time can be an emotionally challenging time for a lot of us. For me once Christmas is over I can feel really down in the dumps and I don't seem to enjoy any work that I have to do. I find myself not putting my heart into even the most enjoyable of things and simply feeling gloomy.

To drag myself out of this silly January mess I try to use these little nuggets of advice:

1.

Perhaps the most important nugget of advice, the first is to get motivated. Now, I know what you're thinking; sometimes this can be the most difficult thing to do. However, I suggest doing something you seriously wish to be involved in. In my case, I immersed myself in one of my passions, Fashion Photography. This helped to make me feel much happier.

2.

Surround yourself with good people. Friends and Family are key to heaving yourself out of The Winter Blues. My circle of friends and my family are wonderful. Often their happiness will rub off on me and this is why I also reccomend trying to cut out negativity from your life. 

3.

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff. 

Don't get het up on unimportant issues that may be out of your control. Think about the significant things that might not be life changing but could be crucial to how contented you are.


And those are my pieces of advice! I hope that this has helped in some way, but if it has not, I guarantee that a recent video from the one and only Tyler Oakley will give you some brilliant life advice:

The Only Life Advice You Need - Tyler Oakley

Rather unusually, this has been more of a personal post today and writing this was quite therapeutic for me. Thank you for reading <3

A Festive Film Review: Frozen

As a Disney lover and also a great lover of films, I got quite excited about new Disney animation Frozen. I obviously love the Classic Disney films such as The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo but  I have taken a liking to rather a lot of the newer ones as well. Now, I know that this film has been out in cinemas for a while and I apologise for my lateness, but lets get started on the review!

Frozen is a girly, feel-good film packed with good songs, giggle-worthy jokes and a great plot...

Sisters Princess Elsa and Princess Anna were very close as young girls but one day Elsa has to set herself apart from everybody else because of her astonishing abilities with ice, consequently rejecting Anna's attention. Anna never remembers why her attention is rejected, as all memory of Elsa's magical yet deadly powers using ice have been erased from her mind.

Princess Elsa hides away for years in an attempt to cover up her power, very rarely crossing paths with her sister, until she comes of age and must take the crown and become Queen of Arendelle. After the coronation Elsa loses her control and her temper thus revealing her secret to the town. Now the Queen of Arendelle, Elsa is terrified of what her power can do and takes off, leaving the kingdom Frozen by mistake.

Anna takes it upon herself to bring her sister back to Arendelle as the state the kingdom has been left in is putting all residents in danger. She travels for a long time with ice trader, Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven, desperately searching for Elsa before others attempt to end the permanent winter by killing her.

I relished this film and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy (you know what I mean, right?). Similar to most Disney animations it was heart-warming and I enjoyed it a lot. There is no doubt I will be purchasing this Festive Film on DVD when it's released.

I didn't think new Disney cartoon films could get any better than Tangled (released in 2010) and if I am being totally honest with you... I prefer Tangled. This is just my opinion and you may feel differently, if so let me know your thoughts!

Which do you think is better Tangled or Frozen? 

Is there any other Disney cartoon movies you think rank higher than both of these?

I put quite a lot of effort into this blog post and so I hope you enjoy reading it!

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Beauty Favourites of 2013

In 2013 I tried and tested lots of beauty products and I loved an awful lot of them. I attempted to narrow them down into a short list but I Get The Feeling this could be a long post so let's get started!

Cleanser

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

I have greatly depended on this cleanser this year, it's basically all I've used to remove makeup and it does a good job. I purchased this because I heard that it was very similar to Bioderma Micelle Solution which costs more but does more or less the same job. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and it gets rid of waterproof mascara without requiring me to scrub at my eyes with a cotton pad.

Primer

No.7 Airbrush Away Primer

This is the first primer I've ever used and I think its great. I don't use this product all over my face before foundation, just in the places where my makeup doesn't seem to last very well. It does change the way my makeup looks and it lasts much much longer. I received a sample of this product and the sample has lasted a while; however I looked into purchasing it and it was quite expensive compared to other drugstore brands. I don't feel like it's good value for money, but if you're willing to pay it's a good product (it isn't ridiculously costly but I think it could be cheaper).

Concealer

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I know that everybody has raved about this concealer but it is truly fabulous and works wonders on spots, dark circles under the eye and redness. The only bad thing I can say about this concealer is that when the colder months arrive, it's very drying and doesn't look good as I have dry skin anyway. But during warmer months it is my must-have product! 

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

This is my must-have product during the Winter months. Whilst it doesn't quite have the amazing coverage of the Collection concealer, it is far more moisturising and suits my dry skin better when the cold threatens to ruin my makeup.

Eyes

Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo - On And On Bronze

The 24hr Colour Tattoos are cream eye shadows and make great bases for your eye shadow. On and On Bronze is my favourite shade because I wear a lot of neutral shades of eye shadow and it's pretty yet understated. It makes my eye shadow stay put and looks great on its own. You can be quite generous when applying it, making it look darker, although it looks just as nice if applied lightly. 

17 Eyeshadow Trio - Metallic Toffee

A trio of pretty neutral shades that are good quality, long lasting and really good value for money. 17 have been a stand-out brand for me and I've never been disappointed with their products. There are other super pretty trios from 17 but this is my favourite.

Lips

17 Stay Pout Lipstick - Make an Entrance

This lipstick has been my staple lip colour throughout the year; it's a gorgeous matte red with orange tones. It lasts for ages because it stains the lips and looks great all day. I think it's perfect for daytime or night-time and looks beautiful with a subtle or heavy eye makeup look.

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm - Cherry Me

This tinted lip balm is really moisturising and nourishing. I love wearing this because its subtle and doesn't need maintaining as much as a lipstick would. Quite possibly the best thing about this tinted lip balm is the smell. It smells delicious. It smells just like Cherry Drops. I really like the look of the Peach Kiss Baby Lips as well and I would love to try them all.

And that is the complete list of my favourite beauty products from 2013, I hope you enjoyed it! I'd also like to wish you a very Happy New Year and I hope the new year brings everything you desire <3


What were your beauty favourites of last year?