Beauty Review: Fudge Urban Colour Chalk

Hello, so it's been a while since I've made a blog post, in today's post I'm going to do a quick review on the new product I bought today - Fudge Urban Colour Chalk. I bought this product from Boots, for £5.99, which I thought for a new product isn't too bad.
I purchased this in the colour - Pumped-up Purple because I was in between colours and asked my best friend to pick and she chose the purple, so that's what I went with because I couldn't bear to be indecisive and be there for half an hour.

It's easy to apply, coming in a compact hand held, I want to say container but I can't think of the word. All it takes is for you to rub the colour onto dry hair, it is completely up to you in the style you choose to have it. For my first try I opted for a streak just to see what sort of coverage it gives on my hair, which is a light brown colour (dyed). Despite looking quite a bold colour when in the box, when applied it is very much lighter and although it's obviously not a natural hair colour, it has a pastel tone to it and therefore does not look too overpowering.

It is a fun product, something which has easy application and can switch up a look, fitting right in with the festival trend.
It's semi-permanent meaning it is wash in, wash out, so there's no worrying about trying to scrub it out of your hair. The only thing which is recommended is that you are aware of colour transfer, so I would recommend that if you are to use this product, avoid light coloured tops, however, it is chalk so it will wash out. It is also recommended on the box that you lock in the colour with some hairspray, which seems the natural thing to do anyway.

This is definitely a product I'm looking forward to trying out in different ways, for example, using it when plaiting my hair, creating a dip dye look. This product is also available in a pink, blue and icy white, so there is plenty of choice and I will be looking to buy more!

I hope this post was helpful, any questions please feel free to leave in the comments. Hope everyone is having a lovely summer! Thank you for reading :-)

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What's on my iPod?

Hello everyone, I thought in today's blog post I thought I'd do something different and give you an insight to the music which I listen to and sing along to in the shower, while pretending I'm singing at Wembley (everyone has to do this at least once in their life). I'm a massive believer that everyone should listen to music because there is literally a song for every mood.

The break up band
Okay, so I haven't actually been through a break up but girl band HAIM's album, Days Are Gone, makes me feel some sort of power, I'm not gonna say "girl power" but they literally make me feel like a sassy independent woman. 

 
My favourite song - Let Me Go


The album you can't help but scream along to
My album for this particular mood is most definitely The 1975's self titled album. Matt Healy's vocals make me feel some sort of way, so when I'm in the shower I cannot help but scream along to this album.


My favourite song - Robbers



The "makes me feel nostalgic, even though it hasn't happened to me"
Long title, I know. The album that has this sort of nostalgic vibe even though it most likely hasn't happened to you personally, is Lana Del Rey's, Born To Die: The Paradise Edition. Lana's music is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it, but I adore her.


My favourite song - American


The classic
Elvis is King, he is in every way classic, whether it's his albums or his films. His voice just soothes me and there is not one song I can say isn't good and if you don't think he's good then you really are just kidding yourself.


My favourite song - An American Trilogy


The "my best friend has got me addicted to"
So my best friend got me listening to 5 Seconds of Summer and now I'm feeling addicted to them and not just their album. Another band who I like to sing along to and pretend I'm preforming at Wembley and dream about dating *sigh at my life*


My favourite song - Beside You


The soundtrack
As a soundtrack to a film, I absolutely adore the music choices made for The Perks of being a Wallflower, which is probably a shock because of my love for The Fault In Our Stars, but I absolutely adore 80's music and makes me feel like I was born in the wrong era.

My favourite song - Crowded House // Don't Dream It's Over



The "soothe your soul" album
My favourite album for this one is always going to be London Grammar's album, If You Wait. Lead singer, Hannah Reid has the most perfectly soothing vocals, they are definitely one of the most underrated bands at the moment.


My favourite song - Nightcall



Well I could go on all day about music, but I don't wanna be a bore with a post that would be like 15 pages long. But I hope you liked this post, as it's something a bit different to what I usually blog about and thank you for reading. If anyone has any music suggestions which I may like please feel free to comment below. Also I'm looking for more ideas of what to blog about so if anyone has any suggestions there, please leave below, will be much appreciated :-)

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The 7 Deadly Sins Tag

1. GREED: What is your most inexpensive beauty item? What is your most expensive?

My most inexpensive item has to be my MUA Undress Me Too eyeshadow palette, a swatch of several colours cost only £4. My most expensive item is definitely my Benefit They're Real mascara, it cost £19.50 but is most definitely my favourite beauty product. 

2. WRATH: What beauty products do you have a love/hate relationship with? What product has been the hardest to get?
I have a love/hate relationship with eyeshadow sometimes it turns of how I want and other times I end up looking like I've been punched. The product which has always been hardest to get is foundation, I went through a stage where every foundation I brought got discontinued, which was bloody annoying. 

3. GLUTTONY: What are your most delicious beauty products?

I'm between two, these being Lush Lip Scrub in Bubblegum and Maybelliene Baby Lips in Pink Punch, these products smell amazing and taste pretty good too. 

 

4. SLOTH: What beauty product do you neglect, due to laziness?
I'm so lazy when it comes to my lips, I'll start off by applying the lipstick or balm but then through the rest of the day I forget to reapply, oops. 

5. PRIDE: What beauty product gives you the most self confidence?

I don't know about self confidence, but the beauty product which makes me feel my best and I feel lost without is my Benefit Hoola bronzer, fabulous for contouring, it is my pride and joy. 

 

6. LUST: What attributes do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?

Probably a good sense of humour, whether it's me making them laugh or them making me laugh and LEGS!!! Good legs are my weakness. 

7. ENVY: What items would you most like to receive as a gift?
I would love to receive more Benefit products, if anyone handed me a massive basket of Benefit makeup there is no way I'd reject the offer.

If there are anymore tags which you think I should do, feel free to leave them in the comments below. If anyone else has done/or going to do this tag I'd love to take a look so feel free to leave your link in the comments. Thanks for reading :-)

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Beauty Products: My Daily Face

Hi everyone! I've noticed that my beauty product favourites post from ages ago had a good audience, so in today's post I'm going to go through my daily face, i.e, the foundation I use and how I finish my look. So please stay with me as I go through my routine.

Tools:

I am completely and 100% a lover of Real Techniques brushes, these brushes can be brought pretty much anywhere and although more expensive than some brands, they are worth every penny. For my daily face routine I use:
- Stippling brush (pictured in the middle) - this brush is particularly suited to liquid foundation, it's flat surface allows for an even coverage and easy blending. I find using this brush blending outwards and in a circular motion gives me a more flawless finish.






- Powder brush (pictured on the left) - this large brush works well with both loose and pressed powder. I use this for a pressed powder and find that there is not too much residue left on your face, avoiding looking "cakey" and unnatural.
- Small pointed foundation brush (pictured on the right) - as a foundation brush it is too small for me personally, so I use this brush to apply my concealer as it is pointed and allows you to cover awkward blemishes.

Foundation:
I have gone through many foundations and have never been able to find one which I am completely happy with. So recently I read up on Rimmel Perfect Match Foundation and purchased it in the colour Ivory and so far, so good. It is a light liquid foundation and easy to apply and blends well, it is enhanced with Sapphire Radiance, which means it gives a dewy glow to your skin, something which I am pleased with. When choosing in the shop I was in between this foundation and Rimmel Wake Me Up, however I felt that the glittery tint in the Wake Me Up foundation was something I personally wasn't sure would work well with me, as I didn't want to sparkle like something out of Twilight. I have normal skin, which tends to become oily as the day goes on, however this foundation lasts all day for me and I have no complaints.

The add-ons:

These may be add-ons but they are most certainly essential to completing the daily face, my personal favourites are:
- Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - this concealer is easily applied and when covering my blemishes and dark circles under my eyes it does wonders for me. It is important to choose a colour which works well with your foundation as you want to avoid uneven skin tones.
- Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - this powder has been a miracle worker for me. It is perfect for all skin types, as it is fragrance and oil free, meaning it does not leave pores clogged and gives a natural finish to the daily routine of makeup. A product that proves it lives up to it's hype.

Thank you for reading and I hope this was helpful as a guidance to my daily face. For my other favourite beauty products, which I also use in my daily routine, check out my Beauty Favourites post. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section and I will happily reply.

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Film Review: The Fault In Our Stars

So last Thursday night, I was very lucky to go to the exclusive "feel it first" screening of The Fault In Our Stars. I cannot express how emotional this film had me. In this blog post, I'm going to review the film from my point of view having already read the book (promising not to give any spoilers)

Review

As we all say the film never lives up to the book, but this film is one of those which, in my eyes, manages to capture John Green's The Fault In Our Stars raw and heart wrenching, yet emotionally rewarding story. Credit has to be given to director, Josh Boone, who you can tell worked so hard to make sure the film was in every bit as magical as it rightly should be. Leading cast members, Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley employ the souls of their characters into their hearts. One actor who also stands out in particular, is Nat Wolff (Issac) who brings comedy into the film and also a heartwarming, yet heartbreaking moment, between his friendship with Augustus and Hazel.

The plot of the film is very true to the book, although be warned some details are missing, this does not hinder the film and the overall adaption. It is cleverly directed so that you know what each character is feeling, again bringing you close to each character. 

I must say that when I seen the film, it was so sweet to know everyone felt the same emotions and despite being strangers, you felt yourself laughing, smiling and crying together as an audience of this highly anticipated film. I personally sobbed at this film, bearing in mind I cry at pretty much anything. So I highly recommend taking a box/packet of tissues and snacks for comfort eating.

There is certainly no magic lost from this adaption, Hazel and Augustus' love story becomes an emotional rollercoaster from the big screen.

This has easily became my favourite film to match the book being my favourite read. My review of the book, can be found in my previous blog posts, which gives a bit more insight into the book (no spoilers I promise). Thanks for reading and stay posted for more blog posts :-)

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Film review: The Breakfast Club

Well, it's nearly been a month since I last posted, oops. Exams literally took over but now I'm free I'm going to try and be more regular with my posts, well hopefully. In this blog post, I'm reviewing (well more like recommending) the film The Breakfast Club, so please keep reading and hopefully you'll go watch this classic after (because you really should)

~ Review ~

For any teenager, a good film is like gold dust. One of my absolute favourite films is The Breakfast Club, an iconic 80's classic, perfectly executing the demands of the teenager years. If anyone is a lover of classics like me, then this film is a must see.

Director, John Hughes, works with one of the most memorable casts. The film starts at a Saturday detention, where 5 students from the most diverse of cliques must endure each other's company for several hours. The moral of the film makes it easy to note this as an absolute classic. For many teenagers it is easy to relate to the each and every character, as it highlights the pressure piled on by society, which ultimately pushes teens into stereotypes, most of which are not always necessarily a true reflection of that person at heart. 

Hughes captures raw emotion at the heart of every teenager, there are moments of laughter, philosophy and tears. This combination shows every aspect of being a realistic teenager. If I could buy everyone a copy of this film, I would, because everybody should watch this film and understand that what people want you to be, cannot and should not define you. It is one of the many "coming of age" films which sets the record straight. I've watched this film many of times and never do I grow old of it.

I hope that this post makes one person watch it at the least, as it truly is a film worth making time for. If you have seen this film or are looking for films from this sort of genre, my other recommendations are:

- Ferris Bueller's Day Off

- Say Anything 

- Pretty In Pink

- Sixteen Candles 

- Weird Science

- Can't Buy Me Love 

Thank you for reading, I hope this was in some way helpful. Also, good luck to those doing taking their exams this month and next :-) 

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DIY: Studded iPhone cases

For ages now, I have been after a studded phone case and looking on ebay they can be a bit pricey, so to cut costs, I thought I would do it myself. In this blog I'm going to go through how I made my very own studded phone case.

For this simple little project, you will need:

- A silicone case (I brought mine from Primark for £1 each, but these can be found elsewhere)

- Studs (I purchased mine from eBay, a range of sizes can be found)

Just to be sure, I began by testing out the ways in which I would place the studs, as it's hard to go back once you've secured the stud. 

Once deciding the way I wanted the case to look, you simply push the stud through the silicone, as seen in the picture below.

To secure the stud, there is no mess, no bother, you just simply push the spikes inwards (as seen below) as the studs are hollow you can push the spikes fairly far in to ensure they do not scratch the back of your phone. 

Just keep the process going and soon enough you'll have a studded phone case. The beauty of doing it yourself means you can change the style and make it unique. As you can see, from the ones in which I made, there are many different ways to create your own studded phone case. 

I hope this little tutorial was helpful for anyone looking for a DIY project. Leave any comments if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer :-)

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Dye time

Hello again :-) So, as previously mentioned in my Beauty Favourites post, I am in the process of dying my hair from light brown to dark blonde. In this post I'm going to tell you about the hair dyes which I have used and which brand I would recommend the most.

L'Oreal Wild Ombrés

At a young age, I was quite the goldilocks, it wasn't till I was about 3 when my hair started to naturally change colour, as I've grown up it has continued to be a light brown colour with some natural highlights. However, last January I felt like a bit of change was needed, so I decided to ombré my hair. At first I was quite nervous, because I had never dyed my hair before so it was quite a daunting process for me, especially when it involved bleach. To ombré my hair, I purchased the L'Oreal Wild Ombrés kit in the shade No2, a kit I would very much recommend as there are several colours to match your hair too. The kit itself comes with a brush to comb the product through the ends of your hair, a tool which made the process so much easier. This product was fabulous and fit it's purpose, despite the undeniably strong smell of bleach. After a couple of months I grew tired of the blonde ends, which had actually started to fade and sometimes resembled a ginger colour rather than blonde in pictures. As I didn't want to just cut my ends off, I allowed my hair to grow and progressively had my ends chopped off. However, I would strongly recommend this kit for anyone looking to ombré their hair and if you are to keep with the colour, it may well be a good idea to go over your
ombré again.

L'Oreal Sublime Mousse

Some of the still blonde remained after many haircuts and as I grew more tired of it, I felt that it would just be easier to dye all of my hair. So I opted for a similar colour to my natural hair colour, to do this I used L'Oreal Sublime Mousse in the colour Very Light Brown. Quick and easy to apply with very little mess, definitely a product I would recommend as the colour took well. When my roots started to show I chose to dye my hair again with the colour Radiant Golden Brown, again a colour by L'Oreal Sublime Mousse. This colour had an amazing tone to it and I was very happy with the life it brought to my hair colour. Like the Wild Ombré Kit, it had a strong smell, however the fact that it was not messy and stressful completely made up for the overwhelming smell. The brilliant things about these kits are not only do they have a wide range of colours, but they also come with a conditioner, which I can honestly say works wonders on your hair after it has been dyed and becomes dried out. 

John Frieda Precision Foam

Most recently, I have been in the process of dying my hair from a light brown to dark blonde, to achieve this I purchased John Frieda Precision Foam in the colour Natural Dark Blonde, however, due to the colour already on my hair it means I still have to keep working on getting it to my desired colour. Nevertheless, John Frieda products are amazing, they take so well and the smell of hair dye does not last for a couple of days unlike the previous products mentioned. Alike to L'Oreal hair dyes, the John Frieda hair dye kits come with a conditioner too, I found that I personally preferred the conditioner in the L'Oreal kits to the John Frieda kit, however it still did it's job of locking in the colour. This hair dye took well to my hair and despite the length and thickness of my hair, I, personally, only needed one bottle to cover all my hair. Although, in some shops this product is expensive it is well worth it's money as it is so quick and easy to apply, this product can be found on offer throughout the year, so it is always good to look out for an offer.

My verdict

In my opinion and from my experience, I've found that mousse hair dyes take better to your hair, as it soaks in making sure all hair is covered and coloured. Out of L'Oreal Sublime Mousse and John Frieda Precision Foam, I would recommend John Frieda, as there is less of an overwhelming smell and there is quite a large range of colours to choose from. A top tip which my mum told me for when dying hair is "when finished applying hair dye, make sure you're in a warm room and put a plastic bag over your hair in order to keep the hair dye warm". I would also recommend that after dying your hair, you take good care of it's condition, as it will become dry and look damaged, by applying something like Moroccan oil or Argon oil can bring back life to dead ends *check out my previous blog post 'Beauty Favourites' where I review Pantene's Argon Oil*

I hope this review of the hair dyes, which I have used, is helpful to others. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section below and I will answer them. Thank you for reading and Happy Easter to everyone :-)

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Getting ready for exams

Well, this week has been a very hard week for me, as my study leave period begins in preparation for my final exams. So daunting and quite a bit emotional, I cried in our last assembly, oops.

It's been a tough week, mostly because I now have to find a way to divide my time in a way which will be most beneficial to me and prepare me best for my exams in May. I know many people are going to be going through similar issues at the moment, so in this post I will include some of my top tips to try and help those who may be struggling to find a technique which works. 

Tip number 1:

- Begin by writing down any deadlines and the order in which you will doing your exams, this will be useful as a daily reminder of what you will be expecting during exam session and what you may need to focus your revision on, in terms of what exam is first.

Tip number 2:

- Attend any extra revision classes which your school may put in place, during your own study leave. If they are not, why not try setting up your own revision session with your friends, here you can exchange notes, things to expect in the exams, be reminded of key themes/people/events which you may have forgotten. 

Tip number 3:

- Make up your own exam questions. Sometimes it is good to think like an examiner, as they will be marking your answers with a certain expectation, it is good to understand the mark scheme and where you can also pick up easy marks.

Tip number 4:

- Make a revision timetable, day by day. Make sure on this timetable you do not exceed long times of revising and give yourself regular breaks. There is nothing worse than sitting and staring at a book with nothing going in, because you haven't moved from the same spot in 3 hours. 

Tip number 5:

- It may look like clutter, but revision notes on posters are a good way to be constantly reminded of important information. For instance, when I was revising for my GCSE History exam, I felt that dates/years were not my strongest subject, so I created a timeline which went along my wall, so every time I looked up I would see that information.

Tip number 6:

- It's important to take time out for yourself. When you know you have hit the point of no information going in, cool it for a couple of hours, watch a film and let your brain relax. You will find once you go back to your revision you will feel more refreshed and ready to pick up where you left. 

Tip number 7:

- Reward yourself, only you can set your own goals. It's important recognise in yourself how far you've come.

I hope this has been useful, thank you for reading and good luck to those with their exams soon :-) 

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My beauty favourites

Hello again, thank you for taking your time to look at my blog. In today's post I will be going through some of my beauty must haves.

Firstly is my makeup brush collection. I am completely in love with Real Technique brushes, I own the Core Collection, which includes:

- Small pointed foundation brush

- Contouring brush

- Small detailed brush

- Buffing brush

In addition to the Core Collection I also own:
- Real Techniques Powder brush

- Real Techniques Stippling brush
- Foundation brush from Body Care

I would definitely recommend the Real Techniques brushes to anyone, they are perfect for applying both everyday and more heavy makeup, for anyone going on a night out. I purchased the Core Collection on Amazon at a bargain price of £14.65 with free delivery, they arrived within a matter of days, perfect for me because when it comes to deliveries I am overly impatient. My favourite brush has to be the Stippling brush, I purchased this brush from Boots for £11.99, it may seem a little pricey but it is well worth the money I can assure you (I also purchased the Powder brush in Boots for £12.99). It is perfect for the liquid foundation which I use, giving a flawless and even cover. It is best to wash these brushes as often as possible to avoid build up of products, which could make your makeup look cakey and uneven. To wash my brushes I don't use anything to fancy, I find that shampoo and warm water is just as good and quite handy.

Next is my new found love for Rimmel's Stay Matte powder. I have heard many people on Instagram rave about this powder and the wonders it has done for them. For me, I have naturally oily skin, as the day graduates my foundation starts to become almost greasy looking. However, this pressed powder has became my holy grail, a must need for anyone with oily skin. It comes in several colours, I have Peach Glow, purchased from Boots for £3.99, despite the price this powder can be applied lightly and still give an even and good coverage, so I am sure it will last a long time.

If ever I am asked to recommend a bronzer, I will instantly point them in the direction of Benefit's Hoola. Although expensive at £23.50 from Boots, it is perfect for contouring and even comes with an application brush, after I apply this with the brush provided I blend it with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush to avoid harsh lines, creating a more natural summery look. As it has a dark tone to it, it is best to use it lightly, as you use it only lightly it is most likely that this product will last a long time.

I have gone through many mascaras throughout the years and I have finally came to find one I am completely in love with, as it does wonders for my eyelashes, as I have eyelashes that look almost non-existent because they do not have a natural flutter to them. I have considered eyelash extensions, however, when looking at the procedure I felt it was not worth me doing just yet, so I looked at the reviews of They're Real by Benefit and thought I would give it a go and it is probably the best decision I've made. I received this mascara as part of a gift box. This product can be found in Boots for £19.50, again a little pricey, but most definitely worth the money as it separates lashes and lengthens them in a jet black colour, it even has bristles at the end of the wand to help volumise lashes in the smallest of lashes.

Lastly, is the Pantene Dry Oil with Argon oil. Unfortunately I don't have the link for this as I brought it in a local shop, but I'm sure it can be found elsewhere. This product has become my new saviour as on a daily basis I go through the hair straightening process, which has damaged my hair, causing many split ends. However, since using this product I have found my ends are in much better condition. It is best to use this product when your hair is damp, it is also important to only apply this product to the ends of your hair (using a minimal amount of product), as the roots of your hair have natural oils to protect it's condition. It is also handy for me as I am in the process of dying my hair from a light brown to dark blonde, as I am looking to have a hair colour which is a lot softer and has more tone to it. I would say that thick or thin hair, this product would be useful to all that are looking to treat their dry and damaged ends.

I hope this post was useful to you, if you have any questions please leave it in the comments below and I will be happy to answer. Thank you for taking your time to read this, have a nice day :-)

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Book review: The Fault In Our Stars

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It seems quite stupid to be writing this post such a long time after this book has been released, however, I know there are many people out there, still yet to read the emotional rollercoaster that is The Fault In Our Stars. In this post I will share my review of the brilliant work of John Green, a writer who I am in complete adoration of (I seem to be in complete adoration of a lot of things) as he completely understands the average teenager's thought process. 

~ I'm also going to apologise in advance if any of my review has any spoilers, I aim to not ruin any elements of the book before you choose to read it ~ 

My review:

If ever I'm asked what my favourite book is, without even thinking I will say The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. There is no doubt that I am completely in love with this book. To say it entails a rollercoaster of emotions is an understatement, there's the heartwarming highs and the gut wrenching lows, Green has created a world in which details the harsh reality of cancer and the brilliance of finding true love. 

Many people who have never read the book, will have heard quite often that the book is "two teenage cancer sufferers finding love" however, cancer is the side effect, as highlighted in the book "cancer is a side effect of dying". It is personal and touching, the finest of details matter to such a book that deserves so much recognition. It is definitely a book to read with a box of tissues at the ready, as the characters of Augustus Waters and Hazel Grace Lancaster are brought to life and become a part of reality. It is easy to care for each character as they are all significant to the story and depict the reality of such situations in a realistic way.

The book itself has many iconic quotes, Green has drew inspiration from the quote "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves" from Shakespeare's play, Julius Ceaser. For me, it was a book which I read within a matter of days, I just could not put it down, it gripped my heart from beginning to end. It is hard to pick out any points in the book which disappointed me, I felt there wasn't any. Although there is one major part of the plot, which I will not disclose, as I don't want to spoil the plot, but lets just say it broke my heart.

I would recommend this book to someone who is particularly into romance, or stories which depict the harsh reality of the life and the unfortunate situations of which many people encounter. I would say that girl or boy, man or woman, who are over the age of 14 would appreciate this book (this is just my suggestion and if you are younger you may too enjoy the brilliant work of John Green). I would also suggest that if you are planning on watching this book evolve onto the big screen, when it comes out in June of this year, that you read the book first, in order to fully appreciate the story.

My rating out of five: ★★★★★

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Introduction

Hellooo, if anyone actually reads this, thank you for looking at my blog and I hope you'll stay around to see my future posts.

My name is Gemma, I'm relatively small considering I'm 18 years old, but what can you do when you're born into a family of short legged people? I was constantly told that I'm a quiet person, in secondary school I was forever being asked "have you really been here since year 7?!?" I never realised I was that quiet. However, I know myself and that I have a lot of opinions and advice to give, so I felt that this blog would be a good way to document any advice on family and friend dramas, school work worries, makeup and fashion tips and any music, film or book recommendations. Advice is something I love to give and I'm aiming one day to have my very own published book in relation to my advice giving ways.

A little bit about my personal life: 
I am currently studying on the International Baccalaureate, which means I'm studying six subjects which are equivalent to the demands of A-Levels. I've never known something so tiring, but hopefully I will achieve my targeted grades, as I am hoping to be off to university in September, to further my journey into becoming a primary school teacher. During my years in education, I have always had best friends, however, I have gone from friendship group to friendship group, as there has been many times when I have been made to feel unwanted. Despite the way in which this made me feel, it has helped me become a stronger person, and although I was left out a lot, I would thank these people for shaping me into the person I am. 

As I've grown older my music, film and fashion taste has changed so much, at one time I only listened to chart music, that is one mistake not to be made. My film taste ranges for 80's classics to action films to soppy Rom-Coms to Disney films, it really depends on my mood. So in my blogs I will comment on films I have watched recently and whether I would recommend them, I hope that will be of help to many people. 

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I know this is not a proper post, but I will hopefully have a post up soon, thank you if you read this first post. I would love it (in the hope people actually read this) that people would comment with any ideas of blogs I could do, or any problems they have, so that I can make this blog more relevant ♡

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