Film Favourites

After an unusually hot September here in the UK, it has been getting colder, darker much earlier and it's finally starting to feel like Autumn. At this time of year I find myself much more eager to have cosy nights in watching films, so today I thought I would write a post listing my top ten favourite films.

I found it really difficult to narrow down my favourites to ten but this is what I came up with. I have tried to put them into some kind of order, 1-10 most favourite to least although I love them all.

1. Mean Girls

Four for you Glen Coco. You go Glen Coco!

More than just another teen movie, Mean Girls has become an international phenomenon. Cady starts at a new school after living in Africa and being home-schooled. She learns about all the different groups within the social scene at the school including "the Plastics", the Mean Girls. It is an epic film, it has a great story and so many memorable lines. A chick flick, quite possibly the best ever. So if this appeals to you in the slightest... watch it! You will not be disappointed.

2. Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone

If you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before

either of you come up with another clever idea

to get us killed. Or worse, expelled.

She needs to sort out her priorities.

As a Harry Potter fan, of course it was going to make this list. As I have mentioned in a previous post, the first film is my absolute favourite. If you have never heard of Harry Potter, where have you been? In a nutshell, a young boy finds out he is a wizard and this film is him embarking on his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

3. The Hunger Games

May the odds be ever in your favour.

Okay now the idea of this film sounds pretty gory. To be honest I wonder what led the author of the book come up with this concept. Children competing against each other for survival in a competition called the Hunger Games. Of twelve districts, a boy and girl are chosen from each to compete, killing each other to be the one that survives. You get to know the characters, in particular a girl called Katniss Everdeen. So much more to the story than appears. Definitely worth a watch. Or a read :)

4. Frozen

Some people are worth melting for.

The story, the songs, the characters. Everything is amazing. A classic Disney film but modern at the same time. A great film for all the family.

5. Bridget Jones Diary

Perhaps this is the mysterious
Mr Right I have been
waiting my whole life to meet.
[Sees reindeer jumper]
Maybe not.

Now for a more grown up film. This film follows the character of Bridget Jones, an unconventionally average central character. She over 30, single and feels she has to change her life. She vows to lose weight, drink less and decides to document this and her thoughts in a diary. Suitable for a slightly older audience, this is a truly great story.

6. Bruce Almighty

Excuse me, I need a spooooooooooo..
(a spoon magically appears
sliding out of his mouth).
It's okay, I found one!

A classic comedy I love. This story follows a character called Bruce who feels life is treating him unfairly. He blames God for this, God responds and gives Bruce more responsibility along with his powers! There are a couple of scenes I would say are definitely not suitable for some young people although this film is rated as 12 in the UK. This is a hilarious comedy featuring Jim Carrey (Bruce), Jennifer Anniston (Grace) and Morgan Freeman (God). Need I say more?

7. Legally Blonde

I feel comfortable using
legal jargon in everyday life.
[Someone whistles at her].
I object!

When a blonde called Elle is dumped by her boyfriend, she follows him to Law School in an effort to win him back. While she is there she learns more than she could have imagined.

8. The Parent Trap

Oh my god.

What?

I have pierced ears

If you have seen the film you will

remember how tense that moment was.

Okay it's another Disney film, a classic. A story of twins Hallie and Annie who have grown up apart, never knowing of the other's existence. Fate brings them together at a summer camp and they decide to switch places to meet their parents. Another good-feeling film, as a 90s child I find this film very nostalgic. Love it.

9. 13 Going on 30

Arrivederci.

Au revoir.

A coming of age story of a girl who is struggling with being thirteen. She wants to be thirty, flirty and thriving and suddenly she is. The character of Jenna is endearing and Jennifer Garner acts amazingly in the role of the adult version of Jenna. A beautiful film.

10. Shrek

We can stay up late swapping manly
stories and in the morning, I'm making waffles.

A family friendly movie starring ogres, a dragon, a gingerbread man and an adorably annoying donkey amongst other characters. To regain his swamp an ogre sets out to rescue a princess. The perfect happy and uplifting film, suitable for all the family.

So have some snacks at the ready, grab your duvets and snuggle up for a cosy film night in.

Which of these films do you like best? Which are you keen to watch?

What are your favourite films?

Kat x

Review: Maybelline Baby Lips (Original)

Welcome to my first review post!

As you can probably tell from the title, today I will be reviewing the Original Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balms, specifically looking at the tinted shades of Pink Punch, Peach Kiss and Cherry Me.

The Packaging:

Okay so you shouldn't judge a product by its packaging... even though the design and packaging of the baby lips is pretty cute.

The Shades:

Swatches

Firstly, here is a picture of my lips with no product on so you will be able to compare and see any difference in colour when I apply the lip balm.

Let's start with my absolute favourite of the three, Peach Kiss. As you will be able to see from the earlier swatches, this lip balm appears to be a nude slightly brown colour. On my lips however, it provides me with a very slight peachy hint of colour. For me, this is the perfect my-lips-but-ever-so-slightly-better shade and I find myself wearing this on an everyday basis.

Looking at the colour of Pink Punch, the pastel pink seems such a classic Barbie shade. I like this but to be honest I find it a much less wearable shade than Peach Kiss. Personally, I don't like to apply too much of this shade, keeping it slightly more sheer as you can see below but I feel the colour could be built up more if desired.

The final shade I will be discussing is the red/dark pink cherry shade, aptly named Cherry Me. Now this has appeared slightly lighter on camera than in real life however, this can definitely be built up to be more opaque.

I would say that when initially looking at this lip balm in the packaging I expected the shade to be slightly redder than it actually translated to be on the lips. However, I still feel it is a nice shade.

The Consistency:

These lip balms all have a similar consistency, it is not too thick or thin and glides on easily.
In terms of actually moisturising the lips, I would have to say that my lips tend to feel slightly dry after use which is a bit disappointing.

The Application:
I find applying these lip balms to be very easy. You don't necessarily need to use a mirror to apply these, particularly for Peach Kiss, as it give slightly less colour you don't need to be as accurate with your application.

The Finish:
All three give a similar gloss/shine, it is necessary to note that this is more than you can really tell from the pictures. I find that this isn't too shiny and like the glossy finish they give.

The Scents:

Possibly the thing that makes these lip balms slightly more unique than others are their scents. Pink Punch smells like pomegranate and fruit punch (*My absolute fave scent of them!*), Peach Kiss smells similar to Pink Punch but perhaps slightly more peachy and Cherry Me smells like cherries. *Who would have guessed it?*

The Cost:
£2.99 in both Superdrug and Boots.

The Verdict:

Tinted lip balms such as these are such a perfect way to add a little colour to your lips without wearing anything too opaque. I feel that there are similar products on the market but these balms have scents that are lovely whilst giving a beautiful sheer but buildable tint to the lips.

Although I have found my lips can feel slightly dry after using these lip balms, I still feel they are worth a purchase, especially for only £2.99.

Overall Verdict: Definitely worth a try!

What do you think of the Original Baby Lips?
Which do you like best? Or which are you most eager to try?

Kat x

Goodbye Student Discount

Something I have been dreading has finally happened.

My student discount card has officially expired.

Okay so perhaps that was a tad dramatic, but...

The student discount is without a doubt one of THE BEST perks of being a student. :)

In the United Kingdom, an NUS extra card is what you need to get the best student discounts. You can get this card from the National Union of Students for as little as £12.

Definitely worth it for what you can save using it!

My favourite discounts have included (*sad to be talking in the past tense now*) 10% off Superdrug (in store), New Look (in store and online) and on ASOS. Also, you can get a 5% reduction on lots of products on Amazon, great for all the books you are likely to need for your studies. However, there are so many more discounts available!

So if you are a student, I would recommend investing in an NUS extra card as early as you can to make the absolute most of it. Here is a helpful link to the NUS website for students that might be interested getting one. :)

I wonder how long it will take me to get over the fact that I will actually have to pay FULL PRICE for all these things from now on.

As they say, you never truly know what you have until it's gone.

Goodbye student discount, I will miss you.

Anyone else feeling slightly down about their student discount card expiring? Or perhaps you are a student currently loving using your student discount? Or even a new student excited at the prospect of getting student discounts in the future? If none of these apply to you, then thank you for randomly reading this post anyways. Let me know below :)

Kat x