Review Friday: Now is Good

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Olivia Williams, Kaya Scodelario, Paddy Considine

Plot: Tessa (Fanning) is a 17 year old girl who decides to end her treatment for leukemia and compiles a list of things to do before she dies.

Rating: PG-13

My Thoughts: 

                     First of all when I read the plot of this film I already sensed the outcome of the film, spoiler alert - she dies! I normally avoid these types of films e.g. My Sisters Keeper because you just know you will fall in love with the character and the emotions will hit you and you will end up in a flood of tears, all alone watching the end credits roll on. 

This film did exactly that!

 But instead of focusing on when she is going to die you really get sucked into her life and start to even think yourself 'what would I do if I didn't have long left'. That message is key throughout the whole film, the audience whilst trying to overlook Fanning's debatable British accent see the beauty in having special moments to live for. I began willing on Tessa to stay alive longer so she could achieve everything she set out to do. This film really hits you and the chemistry between Fanning and Irvine is so beautiful, their first kiss is perfection, the way he looks at her makes you want to find someone like that. 

The first half of the film you find yourself smiling and falling in love with the characters of Tessa and Adam, the relationship between Tessa's parents are a good dynamic and show a different side with the dad being the strong parent and the mum taking a seat back and not really knowing what to do to help her daughter.

The second half pulls at your heart strings, there is a scene where Tessa is watching her brother play outside, I dare you not to shed a tear, its impossible.

This film is brilliantly acted by everyone involved and even though its not all happy and bouncy it doesn't need to be. Its real, it makes you feel real emotions and really makes you think about the choices in your life.

Beautiful 

4/5

Till next time, leave your suggestions in the comment box for next week.

heather

xoxo

Coming up on my blog!!

Hello people I have decided to plan out what is to come on my blog in the next few weeks because if I don't I always forget to write!

So from now on Fridays will be my movie review days so I will pick a movie old or new to share my thoughts on.
Mondays will be my Makeup tutorial day, so I will take pictures step by step to achieve looks especially for this time of year. When I get more comfortable I might get my camera out and film some.
Wednesdays will be whatever I feel like talking about or what has happened in the past week, sort of an update.
Then I will probably do some tags in days in between if I feel like it.

So tomorrow is Friday so I will upload a movie review for you, leave comments if you have any suggestions.

Till next time
heather
xoxo

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: My Thoughts/Review

I've just finished watching this film for the second time and I'm wiping the tears off my cheek which is a rarity as I never normally cry let alone over a film. I think the thing that got me about this film is that I can relate it to my situations and what I have been through over the past 2 years.

I'm not going to spoil anything for those who haven't seen it but its about Charlie a boy who is just starting high school, trying to find his feet in the world but struggling with his past, his thoughts and feelings. I suppose like me many people love this film because we can relate to the main character but for me its the first time I've watched a film and have been taken aback by the feelings I got from it. As those who know me or have read an entry I did a while ago I suffer with anxiety, which isn't really linked with what goes on in the film but I understand that feeling of not wanting to put your hand up in class and being to shy to get involved in anything at school, hell I never joined a club in my life because I was scared of talking/meeting new people. I hate any situation that is out of my comfort zone, I avoid things i feel uneasy about which I wish I didn't because I miss out on so much.

 My anxiety now makes everything worse than it was in school, I don't just avoid things, I stop everything. I've basically not lived my life for 2 years which is sad because I'm only 19 and I would do anything to be like my friends and go out and have fun. My doctor says I will be living with this for the rest of my life and it's up to me to find the way I'm best at dealing with it. I try not to think of the future or make plans because if I did I would be upset if I couldn't achieve them. It's a weird feeling being told your going to have to deal with something that prevents you from being the best you because you can't see how your situation could change. Your stuck in a rut and you can't possibly see yourself doing anything you want to do because of this crippling fear of the unknown.

I've kind of gone off topic here but what I'm trying to say is Charlie's feelings parallel mine in some way, he says something in the line of how can I be happy and sad at the same time, and I totally get that. He relives in his memory everything that's happened to him and everything he sees, which I have done for a long time. I over think every step I have ever made, god even steps other people have made and I go over them. I still remember things I have said from years ago and say to myself why the hell did you say that when it doesn't matter anymore. I hold onto the past which never lets you feel free and if I'm going to get better I need to let go of everything.

This film is one of my favourites of this year if you haven't seen it you need to, its hard to explain but its worth watching. I think its out on DVD in February maybe I will get it for my birthday but until then I'm going to read the book.

Till next time with hopefully a happier blog :)

heather

xoxo

This or That Tag!

As I have not been doing much lately I decided to do a tag, hopefully this will keep you interested till I do something fun. Enjoy :)

Tag questions:

Make-up:

blush or bronzer: Blush
lip gloss or lipstick: Lipstick
eye liner or mascara: Mascara
foundation or concealer: Concealer
neutral or color eye shadow: Colour
pressed or loose eye shadows: Pressed
brushes or sponges: Brushes

Nails:

OPI or china glaze: OPI
Long or short: Long
Acrylic or natural: Natural
Brights or darks: Darks
Flower or no flower: Flower

Body:

perfume or body splash: Perfume
lotion or body butter: Lotion
body wash or soap: Body Wash
lush or other bath company: The Natural collection I think it's called

Fashion:

jeans or sweat pants: Sweat Pants
long sleeve of short: Short Sleeve
dresses or skirts: Dresses
stripes or plaid: Plaid
flip flops or sandals: Flip Flops
scarves or hats: Hats
studs or dangly earrings: Dangly
necklaces or bracelets: Necklaces
heels or flats: Heels
cowboy boots or riding boots: Riding Boots 
jacket or hoodie: Jacket 

Hair:

curly or straight: Straight
bun or ponytail: Bun
bobby pins or butterfly clips: Bobby Pins
hair spray or gel: Hair Spray
long or short: Short to Mid
light or dark: Dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs: Both
up or down: Up
Random:

Rain or shine: Rain
Summer or winter: Winter
Fall or spring: Fall
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate

I hope you liked this, until next time

heather

xoxo

The December Tag

THE QUESTIONS:

1. What do you love most about December? Its Christmas time of course and that's my favourite holiday of the year. The whole month feels so festive, you go anywhere and there are lights, and Christmas decorations galore. I love it.

2. What is your favourite perfume to wear with the holidays? I wear Christina Aguilera's original perfume, it's my all time favourite and its really affordable. The smell is feminine and lasts a while.

3. Which products can't you live without this December? Lipbalm for the cold icy wind and my lips tend to chap and a snuggly coat for going Christmas shopping in.

4. What is your go-to look this month? Winged liner? Red lips? Tell us! I love a good red lip for this season also dark plum is perfect for winter. Smoky eyes are perfect for parties or just simple eyes with a bold lip which is probably what I will be doing this Christmas.

5. What is your most favourite glittery product? It can be anything! My heels from Shue they are a dark blue and just perfect, glitter explosion on my feet :)

6. Show us your favourite ornament from your Christmas Tree! I decorated our smaller tree this year and I love the red flowers even though its not so traditional they just feel so festive and look really classy.

7. Which candy are you going to eat too much of this month? Everything!!! I fill my face this month :) Mainly chocolate.

8. What is your favourite December/Holiday related movie or TV show to watch? Home Alone!! Or Love Actually they are just perfect for this month!

9. What do you really hope Santa has wrapped in a present for you this year? Anything from Tiffany's, but if not that then some DVDs
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10. The Holidays are all about sharing the love, Who do you want to give a shout-out and why? Family and Friends who have been their for me throughout a tough year.

Winter Tag

Questions!

1) Favourite Winter Nail Polish? I love nude or light pink colours this time of year, I also love really dark colours like deep purples and browns. Topshop have a great selection of colours right now including lots of glitters which are perfect for christmas.

2) Favourite Winter lip product? I'm in love with dark colours this winter I recently bought a Stargazer lip stick in Dark Plum for only like £4 off amazon which I love! I'm defiantly going to buy more dark lipsticks I love Beguiled and Wicked from Topshop they are perfect for this season.

3) Most worn Winter clothing piece? Jogging trousers and big ugg boots, they aren't the most flattering but they are so comfy and warm.

4) Most worn Winter accessory? I don't normally wear any accessories this time of year as I dress more for warmth than fashion. I have a burgundy hat I haven't worn much so I will most defiantly wear that this year also any scarf is perfect to go with any outfit.

5) Favourite winter scent/candle? I love the smell of mulled wine or cinnamon scents as its so warm and makes me excited for Christmas. You can get most Christmas smells from big supermarkets but I will probably splurge a little more for a Yankee Candle!!

6) Favourite Winter beverage? HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MARSHMALLOWS!! You can't go wrong with this its perfect!

7) All time favourite Christmas/Holiday movie? I have too many erm . . .  Love Actually, Home Alone, Happy Feet, Elf, any rom-com!

8) Favourite Christmas/Holiday song? Mariah Carey 'All I want for Christmas Is you', as soon as this is played on the radio I know Christmas is coming! You also can't beat a bit of Wham 'Last Christmas'.

9) Favourite Holiday food/treat? Anything chocolate haha!! I also love a big Christmas dinner, Mince Pies, Stuffing, Pigs in blankets ahh now I'm hungry!

10) What is your favourite Christmas Decoration this year? I'm not sure last year we had red roses in our tree which were so pretty, but on the top of our tree we have a big silver glittery bow which I love.

11) What's at the top of your Christmas list? A curling wand for doing 50s waves other than that I've just asked for dvds.

12) What are your plans for the holidays this year? Going to my Nan and Grandads for dinner then later on going to my auntie and uncles for a little bit of a Crimbo party!

Sorry . . .

Sorry I haven't had time to do a firework makeup this week, I have had jaw ache for a while now but this morning I had the worst ear ache in the world. It was actually horrendous I couldn't even touch my ear. I used a hot flannel and hot water bottle and it has seemed to ease off, thank god I have a doctors appointment on Thursday anyway.

I'm defiantly going to do a party look and a day look and also a Christmas look which I'm excited to do!!!!

Till next time
Heather
xoxo