rebecca

Hello you lovely lot!

Three days of Blogmas left, how terrifying. I went to my friend Gemma's today to see her and my two friends Lizzie and Puja. We decided that today would be the day we would swap Christmas presents. I won't lie, I opened mine straight away! So I thought I would share them with you since I already have the last two Blogmas posts planned out.

Gemma

Scrabble Cards Game

Hello you lovely lot!

So...I'm just gonna say it, rip it off like a bandaid? IT'S NEARLY CHRISTMAS.

Anyway, after that bombshell, lets get on with this. 2016 is coming around so quickly, I still feel like its 2012? I will be 19 next year, when do I officially get my knitting needles and rocking chair then?
It's also that time of the month (not that time of the month....) where I write down a list of all the things that have made me happy in the space of the last four weeks. What an odd concept. Better get on with it then!

This month has been my first full month at Uni. The month I've realised that I buy way too much lipstick for my own good and overall it's been a great month! I have learnt a lot of things and I'm the happiest I've been since Summer. I think I've also changed quite a bit in the past month but they do say you're like the five people you spend the most time with which would now make me a mixture of my 5 flatmates or maybe my english friends.


Beauty / Skincare :

I can't believe this wasn't my favourite last month?! I bought it a few weeks before I moved to University and I've used it nearly every day since then. I really ought to buy a new one to be honest because my one is getting harder and harder to clean and it's starting to look a bit gross.

Real Techniques - Miracle Complexion Sponge



I am honestly obsessed with this. I watch at least two episodes a day. I'm in the middle of season three and can't wait till I'm caught up. From the girls who are in season 3 (Maddie, Mackenzie, Nia, Paige, Brooke, Kendall, Asia and Chloe) my favourites are Mackenzie, Chloe and Nia. I can't stand Abbey but I still watch it. I don't like a few of the moms but their fighting still amuses me. Even though the episodes are pretty much the same every week, it's the most addictive thing I've ever watched!

Photo :

I have five his month (sorry, I know it's a lot). I went home this month and saw loads of my friends and it was so lovely and I couldn't just pick one. My friend Chloe also came to visit at the end of the month so I have a photo from that too!

Hello you lovely lot!

I can't believe it's the end of October. Does this mean I can start counting down till Christmas (I think so). I'm not sure when this will go up so if you're reading this and it's up later than usual, I'm sorry, it's most likely because I've been in Wales with the English Department at my University and they've not got WiFi! If it's up early it's because I was very organised and managed to get it done before I went to Wales, but if you know me, you know I'm not organised!

This month has been so busy! It's been my first month at University, I've seen One Direction twice (although as I'm writing this and probably as you're reading it, I have yet to see them the second time), I've learnt alot about myself and other people and I've spent more time sitting on my own missing home than anything else! However, I have enjoyed bits of it and I, of course, still have favourites to tell you all about!

So, lets go!

Beauty / Skincare :

So, I like a dark lip. I'm a Rimmel 107 girl, I love a bit of a plum for Autumn and Winter (and Spring and Summer..). However, this month, I have reached a whole new level of 'dark lip'.

MAC - Nightmoth Lipliner 
MAC - Smoked Purple Lipstick



I am blaming this entirely on Jess (sunbeamsjess on youtube) and her lipliner collection video! The second I saw it I knew I had to have it so I wrote it down on my christmas list. Then, me and my friend Nina went to Manchester to see a play and we were an hour or two early, so when we passed a MAC I knew what I had to do. I went in for the lipliner and then the lovely lady serving me asked 'do you want a lipstick to go on top?' and you just can't say no to that can you really...I mean I could have...but I didn't. I have worn the combo about three times in a row since I bought it the other day and I don't even care. I have had loads of compliments since I started wearing and also a few weird looks but what can you do? I think I prefer the lipliner on it's own but that's because it seems to last longer, I'm still very glad I bought the lipstick too though!

Music : 

Usually I write about an album I've loved here but there isn't a whole album that I've found that I love yet so I'm just going to do some songs that I've really loved this month! I am, however, going to be doing an 'October Playlist' post because it's been ages since I've done a music one for you!

Drag Me Down - One Direction
Cheater - The Vamps
Love Me Like You - Little Mix
Perfect - One Direction
On My Mind - Ellie Goulding 

TV Show :

There's got to be two this month! One has a been a favourite for a while and one is one I have just rediscovered!

Gogglebox



I used to think this sounded like the worst programme in the history of the world, like, who wants to watch people watch television right? Oh, how wrong I was. I LOVE it. The Moffats are by far my favourite, mainly because of Scarlett (who favourited my tweet the other day, hold your applause). I never really sit down and watch TV so by watching this I feel like I'm caught up on the weeks TV which is always nice!

Photo : 

I have two for this month, one is a very lovely one and one is a bit ridiculous. Lets start with this one...


This is me and my mum in Liverpool when her and Dad came to visit me. I had the best two days ever, it was nice to be out of my flat because I feel like I'm going a bit stir crazy sometimes. It was so nice to see them again and I did shed a little tear, I miss them so much when it's just me.

Then this one


This is my Dad. This is also from the weekend that Mum and Dad came to see me. My Dad is my best friend, he always laughs at my jokes (which nobody here does, it's very sad), he always knows how to cheer me up and he knows how I feel nine times out of ten. He has helped me so much at University, mainly with the cooking, and he looks after Mum who apparently is quite worried about me. I owe a lot to my Dad and even though he has really let me down in the past and I don't completely trust him and I'm not sure if I ever will do again, he does make me smile. Really, if you think about it, he's just got an ice cream cone up his nose.

Purchase :

I literally bought this the day before I wrote this and I am already in love with it. If you know me you know I love Disney and you know that I like big jumpers and you know I love Primark (I mean, sometimes, not all the time, I love their novelty tops and jumpers). So, when i went into Primark with my flat mate Nicole and I saw this I knew I had to buy it.


IT'S A JUMPER WITH DAISY DUCK ON IT. OK. THANK YOU. I first saw this when Gabby (velvetgh0st on youtube) wore this and all I could think about was how love it was. then when i walked into Primark I saw it and there was an intake of breath. I knew there and then that I had to buy it. I picked it up straight away and there wasn't even any umming and ahhing about it, I took it round with me everywhere. It's super comfy and it also looks pretty so all in all I'd say it's a justified purchase really if you think about it. I'm taking it to Wales with me when I go with the English department tomorrow!


What's Exciting About Next Month? :

At the end of this month (the 31st, so I'm gonna write about it now since it practically is next month) I'm seeing One Direction again! I'm seeing them with my friend Gaby this time so I think I'll be more comfortable and feel less embarrassed about crying and singing and dancing. It's also the last tour date before the big hiatus so I think it will be super emotional! I'm also seeing Frank Turner with Dad next month so that's exciting! Then my friend Chloe is coming down to visit me for two nights. Chloe was the first friend who is left in Nottingham to show interest in coming to see me and so I am so happy that she's coming. It's going to be lovely to know I have someone I know really well for more than just a few hours! I also think my friends Izzi and Gemma are coming up if they get time off work! One of the most exciting things is the fact I might see my friend Grace. I haven't seen Grace in probably about 7 or 8 years but when I lived here as a child she was my best friend! We both have Wednesdays off University so we're going to go for a coffee or lunch!

Thanks for reading!

Becky x

Right, in this one I'm counting any film that Disney has had some input in that has some non animated element OR any Disney Pixar film  Here we go.

10. Toy Story



This counts as 1, 2 and 3 because I couldn't pick just one. Three makes me cry my eyes out when they're all about to fall in to that furnace, someone hold me.

9. The Princess Diaries



I'll admit, I haven't seen all three, but I know I LOVE the first one. It's a real feel good film that I can just stick on and laugh my head off! I also bloody love Julie Andrews...

8. Enchanted



I remember my Dad taking me to see this and it blew my mind when she went from the cartoon princess to Amy Adams. I was easily amused...

7. Parent Trap 



What a great film. It took me a good while to work out whether the girls were twins when I first saw it and didn't know who Lindsay Lohan was. Also, I will work out that handshake one day and it will be a great day for everyone involved...

6. Up



I haven't seen this in a long time but I do know that it will always hold a special place in my heart. The bit with the old woman and the old man breaks my heart every time. I also like to think that the dog is what my dog would be like if he could speak...but he can't...so...yeah

5. The Incredibles



FREEZE!

This has always been a favourite of mine and I will never not love it. Edna Mode (or Edna Mole as I used to think her name was...true story) is the best woman in existence and I used to fancy Dash....this came out when I was 7 right, so I was his age...and he's animated but we won't talk about that for now.

4. Monsters, Inc.

PUT THAT THING BACK WHERE IT CAME FROM OR SO HELP ME (the best bit in the whole film).

This is one of the funniest Pixar films out there, I can't deny it. I was a bit disappointed by Monsters University but I wasn't really the target audience so I don't blame Disney...good, all round, family favourite.

3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe


Spare Oom?!

I bloody love this, don't care what anyone else says. And, I also like Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Deal with it. I used to be really annoyed because I wanted to fancy Edmund but he was a complete idiot (although I enjoyed his banter like 'yeah...I found the land in the wardrobe...and the football pitch in the bathroom cupboard' and 'Is it Latin?' 'Yes'  'Latin for THE WORST GAME EVER INVENTED) and I wanted to fancy Peter but he too was an idiot. I fancied Mr Tumnus in the end because James McAvoy is a babe and a half. The best bit is when Lucy first see's the wardrobe and the music stops...CHILLS ALL OVER. I get way too in to Narnia, it's all so interesting when you start reading them all and looking in to it and someone stop me.

2. The Muppet Christmas Carol


I always loved The Muppets and 'A Christmas Carol' so the two together are like my dream film, but still not number one...sorry Jim Henson. Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat make this film and you can't even deny it. Without them it would be a shambles and not a good film at all. I also like the talking cabbage at the start, watch out for it.

1. Mary Poppins



This is my favourite Disney film ever, I love it even more than Tangled and that's saying something! The music is great, the actors are great, the story is great, the knockoff film 'Saving Mr Banks' is great. IT'S GREAT. The award for the worst accent ever also goes to Dick Van Dyke for his Cockney accent in this film. You tried Dick, you tried


And THAT is my favourite Disney Films that aren't animated!

My monthly favourites will be soon if that brings you any joy...and also a 50 facts about me is ready to post!

Thanks for reading!

Becky x

I am a HUGE lover of Disney. I watched all the films when I was growing up (and still watch them now...) so I thought I'd do a quick rundown if my 10 favourites. I'm not going to count Disney Pixar films or ones that aren't animated because it would be too hard so I'll do a different Top 10 for that.


10. Lilo And Stitch




I only saw this one a few months ago thanks to my friends Lizzie and Gemma. I love it so much, it even made me cry (I'm 18...no shame). They showed me it because they bought me a giant Stitch toy for Christmas because they thought I'd said I loved it but were panicked when I said I hadn't seen it. Lucky for them it's one of my favourites now.

9. Pinnochio 




I used to LOVE this when I was little. I watched it all the time and it was one of my favourites. I haven't seen in recently but it's still a great film...although the bit when he turns in to a donkey used to scare me...

8. Peter Pan




This is such a good film. I used to watch this version loads until i got the non animated one where I fancied the pants off the guy who played Peter. Mr Schmee is also the best character ever. What a babe.

7. Lion King 3 




This is the best Lion King film of all. It's told from the point of view of Timone and Pumba who, let's face it, are the best characters in Lion King. They're in like a cinema and it's just stupid comedy and I love it. Me and my brother watched it Christmas Eve and laughed until we cried.

6. The Little Mermaid




This is a classic I think, it has to be in everyones favourites surely. Full of great songs and fit princes (that's you Prince Eric) it is such a good film!

5. Alice In Wonderland




The Mad Hatter is the best side character EVER to be honest. I remember wishing I could go in to a dream world like that although I didn't fancy the big falling bit. The end bit also terrified me, I mean, who wants to be chased by an angry pack of cards?! Not me thats for sure! Also, can we talk about how stupid the cards are?! Who honestly thought that The Queen would be fooled by paint...idiots.

4. Hercules



NO CHANCE, NO WAY, I WONT SAY IM IN LOOOOOOVE (shaboop shawoop sha la la la and all that jazzy stuff)

This is another one I've only seen because of my friends Gemma and Lizzie. I watched it with them and then for like 5 weeks I watched it over and over again. Meg is me except I don't get the love interest to begin with...anyway. Phil is also a babe.

3. Aladdin 




This is my Dad's favourite film and he made it one of mine. Robin Williams as the Genie is absolute genius and also Iago the parrot. The cave of wonders used to scare me a tad and I'm pretty sure there was speculation that the film was a tad racist...but it's still a good one.

2. Beauty And The Beast



It took me SO long to choose between this and Number One. This was always my favourite when I was little. For my 18th birthday my brother bought me an ornament that looks like a giant book and it has Beauty and the Beast on it and it says 'Once Upon a Time' AND ITS SO PRETTY I LOVE IT. Gaston scares the shit out of me because he's a human and so he's the most plausible villain. There's also clear favouritism between Mrs. Potts and Chip even though she has other kids...just saying. Also, on the DVD I used to own there used to be a game which was so hard but also the best game ever. I'm on a rant now but on my Nintendo DS I used to have a Disney Princess game and the Belle level was always the hardest I hated it...anyway, yeah. Number 2.

PS. The prince is disappointing when he turns in to a human...

1. Tangled 




WHAT A GREAT FILM. I am a Disney Princess girl through and through on this one. I was never one for all the airy fairy tales but this just brings out that girl in me. The music is stunning, Flynn is stunning, THE WHOLE FILM IS FLIPPIN' GREAT. If this didn't exist, Beauty and the Beast would 100% be number 1 but it does so it isn't. The mum is a bitch in this and I hate her...who would even eat hazelnut soup?! Not me.


Thanks For Reading!

Expect a non animated top 10 very soon!

Becky x