Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014! This year has flown bye but has definitely ended on a high. I saw Nikkie Tutorials do this tag and I thought I would give it a go.
Looking Back: 1. Name 3 things you did this year that you're proud of? I am proud that I went for help with my anxiety problem. I am proud that I started to do things for myself. I got a new kitten called Sheldon which I am so happy I decided to get as he is beautiful and so cuddly. 2. Name 1 thing you would have done differently? I wish I would have been brave enough to go out there and joined a college course or got a job. 3. What was your biggest highlight of the year? (Other than Thor 2) Probably shaving my head, now I do moan about how long its taking for it to grow back but it really has given me a fresh start. It the healthiest it has ever been and now that I've done all the crazy hair things I can just keep it the colour I want and in good condition. 4. What was your favourite beauty product of the year? My L'oreal true match liquid foundation, its by far my favourite I have tried out. Its not to heavy on the skin and covers the redness in my face. I will continue to use it into next year. 5. What was your least favourite beauty product of the year? I don't think I have one, most of the products I tried were ones I read about in reviews. 6. Who do you want to thank for being amazing this year? My auntie Jan for being incredible and brave with everything she has been through. I love her to pieces and I couldn't be without her in my life.
Resolutions:
1.What are the makeup/beauty resolutions you have for next year? I really want to keep up with clearing my skin. So I will be trying out lots of skin products oh and also drinking more water. 2. What are the fashion resolutions you have for next year? Maybe wearing less black (or more!) 3. What are your personal resolutions for next year? I want to get in better shape. I hate the word diet so hopefully I just want to tone up and start eating healthier. 4. Name 1 thing you want to check off your bucket list? I would love to go on a city break for a few days.
Over the Christmas Holiday me and my mum decided to make mince pies for her to take into work for the baking competition. It was the first time we had ever made them and I think they turned out ok, they may not look professional but they tasted good and that's all that really matters! The pastry was a lot harder than we thought as you have to get it really thin and it kept getting stuck to the rolling pin. We also used a tree cutter to put on a few of them to make minced tarts which were also lovely.
What we did -
To make the pastry :
16oz self raising flour
8oz fat (4 of margarine, 4 of lard)
A little bit of egg and water
Mix all in a bowl
Roll out the pastry and use a glass to cut round circles for bottoms and lids.
A jar of mince meat (spoon a little into each pie)
Brush the top of the pies with egg before you put them in the oven.
Put in a preheated fan oven on 200 and just keep an eye on it until it looks golden.
Remember to leave them on a wire rack to cool down.
Hope you all had a great Christmas spending it with your loved ones.
So over the last few weeks I have stayed at my aunties to help her clean up before Christmas. Whilst I was there I helped her decorate her tree and she helped me make some Christmas gifts. Even though they are super sweet they are also incredibly cheap to make. You can put anything you want in these little parcels and they are great for family and friends.
Inside I put tea light candles and holders, some chocolate or haribo and a little beauty gift, I bought all of these from Wilkes and Avon. To wrap the gift I used some dark red netting material and snowflake cellophane which can be bought cheaply online. To tie it all together use some shiny ribbon and a cinnamon stick which smells divine. I love how they turned out and I'm so glad my auntie told me about these favors.
I got an Iphone 5c in white in August of this year and of course with the many apps I had to get Instagram. So over the festive period I will hopefully be taking more pictures.
If you want to follow me go to : www.instagram.com/heather_r237
Here are a few pictures I have taken so far. Excuse the many shameless selfies.
Makeup I did to go out shopping
Sunset on the Wirral
9 months of hair growth from shaven.
Avon window lights.
Our Christmas tree this year. I decided to decorate it red and gold, with roses and bows.
I'm planning on doing a few more posts before Christmas including a post on a little gift idea to make for friends or family.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard, Maria Bello, Melissa Leo, Paul Dano
Rating: 18/R
Plot: When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? (Taken from IMDB)
My Thoughts: The first and only thing to start off with is this is possibly the best abduction/kidnapping stories I have ever seen. This film works so well on so many different levels, firstly the cast in every sense were incredible. They all pull out stellar performances. I mainly know Jackman from the X-men films and was worried I wouldn't see him other than being Wolverine. Within the first 20 minutes of the film you forget all about that and get so engrossed in his character and the film. The story is something that has been portrayed before but I have never seen it with this much raw emotion. At times I found myself not even knowing who the abductor was, it made me question what I thought I knew and it really makes the audience think 'would you do the same thing in that position?'. At times I was on the edge of my seat, sometimes hiding behind a pillow. This is a real gripping story told perfectly with this style of film. the pacing was good there were no moments I found myself wondering if I should go make a cup of tea.
The only downside I could say is possibly the length of the film, it is over 2 hours but if your someone like me who fully gets into a film then this wont be a problem. The cinematography is incredible and some scenes are perfectly put together, I have never seen any other films of Velleneuve but I certainly will be on the look out now. This is definite must to watch and one of my favourites to come out of this year.
Last night was the 5th November which only means one thing, Bonfire Night! Normally I end up going to my auntie and uncle's house to stand in the cold watching someone run back and forth to light fireworks. But this year my cousin Kate suggested we go out to a pub then Mere Park to watch a firework display.
I'm so glad I decided to go it was a lovely meal and one of the best firework display's I have ever seen. It was cold and muddy but so worth it. Hopefully we will do it again next year, and hopefully I will take my camera to get some pictures.
Also as I didn't have time yesterday tonight I will be watching V for Vendetta as its a perfect film for this time of year, It stars Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving (pictured) also people like Stephen Fry and John hurt. It really is a fantastic film and I recommend it to everyone.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are coming quick so I've been spending my days trying to save and get a few bits before the shops go mad. October was a good month, I managed to catch up with all my friends and even take a few trips out to places I thought I wouldn't be able to go.
Onto my Favourites:
1. I managed to keep a few penny's so I could buy myself out of my old contract because basically my Blackberry was crap. I really wanted the IPhone 5 but it was discontinued and replaced with the 5C. At first I didn't particularly like the colours but I opted for the white one as I thought I wouldn't get bored of it. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and I love it. Compared to every other phone its faster and just overall better, I even like the white outside. Oh and of course I now have Instagram, you can add me my username is heather_r237
2. My sister did my nails but this time with square tips as we didn't have any of my usual stiletto tips to hand. We rounded the edges a bit so then weren't pointy and my sister used white powder to give this effect. I really like them and they are pretty easy to do stuff with but I will forever love my long stiletto nails.
3. Songs that I am loving include Lady Gaga ft. R.Kelly 'Do what you want' - This song is so catchy and if all of her songs on ARTPOP have to same kick to them as this I know I will love it when it is released in November. Also Slim Shady himself has done another collaboration with none other than Rihanna and its really good, go check out 'The Monster' now!
4. Rihanna again. She is back with her River Island Fall/Winter collection which includes floral, tartan and velvet. It is released on November 7th but you can pre-order now. I love this collection a lot, the high neck tops and long coats are perfection for a stylish but practical fashion for this time of year.
5. Trailers!! I'm a big fan of the superhero genre and I have watched most of the Marvel and DC films but this month 2 trailers have been released and they look epic. I will definitely be seeing them when they are released.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
X-Men: Days of Future Past
6. Thor : The Dark World was released here in the UK last Wednesday and me, my mum and my friend Lucy went to the first showing at our local cinema and all I have to say is just go and see it. I loved the first Thor especially the character Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and this film is even better. The action scenes are great and don't overpower the whole film whilst their is a great humor throughout the whole film. One of the best films I have seen in a while.
7. American Horror Story : Coven has taken over this month on the TV for me. The classic cast is back but with the inclusion of greats like Kathy Bates to join in on the witchy series. I am also so glad Taissa Farmiga is back as she wasn't in the last series Asylum. Her character along with Evan Peters will always be Tate and Violet to me. You will get what I mean if you watched season 1. I can't wait to see how it all pans out. I even bought a black hat inspired of this season because 'on Wednesdays we wear Black'.
8. Megan Fox did a photo shoot a few years ago where she wore a black wig and looked incredible. I am loving this look and is definitely something I am going to try when my hair gets longer.
9. Finally the ending of every October is of course Halloween!! I have never really celebrated it but this year my aunties friend was having a party and I was invited. I got a Black wig earlier in the day and did a smoky eye with a dripping red lip. I was going for a vampire look but I couldn't be arsed with the fangs. I had a really good time with some of my family and my friend Charley.
I'm on the far right, then my cousin then my friend
Now for the Misses of October.
1. I had a cold for about 2 weeks and it was horrid. I still have a bit of a cough but thank god the worst of it is gone. As the weather is getting colder I hope I don't get anther one because that would ruin my favourite time of year.
2. My cat Bella has been missing for a few weeks now and I was pretty sure she was gone, but a few days ago we spotted her across the road. I am so happy she is ok but hopefully she will come home before it starts to snow.
That's it for October, November hopefully should be a good one!
My quote of the month: 'I'm not sure what I'll do, but - well,I want to go places and see people. I want my mind to grow. I want to live where things happen on a big scale'.
- F.Scott Fitzgerald
