Monthly Favourites: September 2014

Hello. I wanted to try something different. I saw many people doing it on Youtube, such as CutiePieMarzia. I thought that maybe I could try it out. It is, like it says in the title, 'monthly favourites'. I'll try to keep this going, but if it won't work out, I am sorry. This month, September, I had a lot of favourites, but I only picked my top ones. A couple days ago I went with my family to the Dalwood Jumbles Sale. I like going there because a lot of unique items can be found. I bought this glass jar with a cork lid, which to some people it is nothing special, but I like it. This jar can be used to multiple purposes and being glass, it is easy to clean. What I like about it, is that it is made from recycled glass and made in Spain. This gives the jar a different look. I also bought a couple weeks ago a new handbag, which I absolutely adore. I love it. It is the Colorado Belt Tote. To be specific I bought it in Strandbags, which is where I buy most of my handbags, because it is my favourite shop to buy handbags from. The dimensions are 31cm (H), 35cm (W) and 10cm (D). It is made out of leather, has a secure zip closure, internal pockets and multiple compartments. If you would like to buy for yourself this bag, the link is below. http://www.strandbags.com.au/handbags/colorado-belt-tote/3115690

I also read in September many books, my favourite would be the series, which is called 'The Mediator' by Meg Cabot. All together there are 6 books in the series, the author also wrote a short story with it, it on her website (the link is below). I also heard, it says also on her website, that in 2015 she is publishing the 7th and last book of 'The Mediator' series. (CAN'T WAIT!!!) So sorry, I took this from the writers website, but here is what the series is about.

"Suze Simon has a problem: She's been able to see and speak to ghosts all her life. Things have gotten especially bad now that her mom has remarried and Suze has three new stepbrothers...and a very sexy guy hanging out in her bedroom. Too bad the guy's been dead for a hundred and fifty years."

The link from where I got the description is below.

http://www.megcabot.com/mediator/

                     

 Next on my list of favourites this month is the game on the App Store, Asphalt 8. It is the best arcade racing game from what I have played. You can perform dynamic, high-speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience. What I love about it is the awesome quality, easy to control the cars, also there is a lot of cars to choose from. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys these types of games.

Lastly, I completely loved the movie 'Warm Bodies'. I loved it that much that I have watched it twice in a row and another time the day after. It is classified as a comedy, romance and horror (since I am not afraid easily, I thought personally that it didn't seem like horror). The movie is about a highly unusual zombie, which saves a living girl from an attack, the two of them form a relationship that sets in motion events that might transform the entire lifeless world. I also found out recently, that there is a book, by Isaac Marion. Trailer below.

5 Ways To Make Someones Day

A list of how to make someone days. I know that they are not explained. You have to take time and think of what they mean, and what you could do with them. Some of them are self explanatory and you just have to do them, without thinking.

One: Be thoughtful

Two: Listen

Three: Go above and beyond

Four: Smile

Five: Give someone chocolate

Should I Wash My Hair Today?

This is just a picture I found whilst scrolling through Tumblr, which I think is very clever and useful, if someone is not quite sure if they should wash their hair.

Handwriting Tag

I was tagged by my lovely friend. Unfortunately, I can not tell you guys what her blog is, because she prefers it private. Here it is, the handwriting tag:

30 Fears and Phobias of Celebrities

What are you afraid of? We all have our fears - heights, spiders, the dark. Even the rich and famous have fears, just like the rest of us. In the old days, this was hush-hush. Now we all talk about it. The only difference is that nowadays we can discuss them openly. What scares the celebrities:

• Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Michael Jackson and Whoopi Goldberg all have a fear of flying
• Billy Bob Thornton is afraid of antique furniture and bold colours
• Pamela Anderson fear mirrors
• Johnny Depp, Daniel Radcliffe and Sean "Diddy" Combs are frightened of clowns
• Orlando Bloom is scared of pigs
• Lyle Lovett is terrorised by cows
• Scarlett Johansson is frightened of cockroaches
• Nicole Kidman fears butterflies
• Justin Timberlake gets the chills from snakes, spiders and sharks
• Uma Thurman is claustrophobic and fears confined spaces
• Kim Basinger and Daryl Hannah fear wide, open spaces
• Carmen Electra is scared of water, because she can't swim
• Sarah Michelle Gellar has a fear of graveyards
• Sheryl Crow says heights and hearing "scary" noises frighten her the most
• Madonna is afraid of thunder
• Christina Ricci is afraid of indoor plants
• Matthew McConaughey is cared of tunnels and revolving doors
• Jennifer Love Hewitt is afraid of the dark and monsters under the bed
• Tom Cruise is afraid of going bald
• Oprah Winfrey is afraid of chewing gum
• Hilary Duff is afraid of dirt
• David Beckham has the fear of disorder or untidiness
• Woody Allen is afraid of insects, sunshine, dogs, deers, bright colours, heights, small rooms, crowds, cancer and anywhere except Manhattan. He is the celebrity with the most phobias.

FUN FACT:

A Harris Poll national survey of 4,000 adults and 1,600 kids revealed that 56% of American adults admit they now fear or once did fear monsters. the survey found that 86% of adults and 91% of youngsters admitted to being very afraid of something. Nearly one in five adults also said they are scared of more things now than they were as a child.

12 Makeup Essentials That Every (College) Girl Should Own

This list is not only for college girls, but it is mostly aimed at that particular group. Whether you're a makeup novice or have been experimenting with cosmetics for years, it's crucial to have a collection with makeup essentials that will allow you to create a go-to everyday look. The following list is also great for those creating a "starter" set of makeup, which is perfect for beginners or those departing for their first year of college. The list is split into four categories: Face, Eyes, Lips and Tools.

Face: 1. Primer A primer minimises pores and created a smooth base perfect for the rest of your makeup application. This is a step you can skip if your skin is naturally flawless, but if you have any imperfections, it's a fabulous product that will make your skin look amazing. 2. Foundation There are so many different kinds of foundation on the market that everyone can find something their skin type and shade. If your don't have a favourite foundation already, it's easiest to start our with a line like True Match or Tru-Blend, because they have so many shades it will be a breeze to find your match. If you have acne-prone skin, consider Neutrogena's Skin Cleaning line and for sensitive skin, check our bareMinerals foundation. 3. Blush or Bronzer Some consider blush to be a non-negotiable makeup item. A swipe of colour on your cheeks is natural and created a healthy glow. In the middle of finals, a quick swipe of blush will leave you looking awake instead of like you just spent all night in the library. If your skin is naturally more tan, a bronzer during the warmer months gives you a sun-kissed look without the damages of tanning. It's best to apply bronzer (with a large, fluffy brush) where sun naturally hits your face - a curved "C" shape on each side of your face from your forehead to your cheek bone and just dab your nose. Eyes: 4. Mascara A black or dark brown mascara is essential for any everyday look. It's the quickest way to make your eyes pop. Popular ones include L'Oreal Voluminous, but Maybelline Great Lash and CoverGirl LashBlast are other CF reader faves. 5. Eyeliner Eyeliner can be applied in many ways to define your eyes. A classic black shade is a necessity for most skin tones; if your have fair skin, opt for a dark-brown. Also, light to medium skin tones should consider a dark nay, because the blue makes the whites of your eyes pop; therefore, making you look more awake. I suggest mechanical eyeliner pencils, because they are self sharpening, letting you skip a step. 6. Brow Pencil Unless you're blessed with dark, perfectly even eyebrows, you should seriously consider adding a brow pencil to your makeup collection. Brow liners can be used to define and fill-in-sparse eyebrows if you accidentally over-puck them. A defined eyebrow is necessary for anchoring a smokey-eye look and accentuates the natural features of your face. 7. Eyeshadow For your basic makeup collection, it's a good idea to have some natural tan, taupe and off-white eyeshadow shades. these shades are perfect for an everyday school as well as work, look. Nearly all drugstores beauty brands manufacture eyeshadow sets with multiple shades in them. There are perfect for a makeup novice, because it takes all the guess work out of finding complementary shades to highlight and define your eyes. Lips: 8. Lip Balm As most of you probably know, a great balm does wonders for keeping your lips smooth and healthy especially during those harsh winter months. Stock up on several lip balms so you can store them in your purse and backpack too, for easy reapplication. 9. Lip Gloss or Stain Glosses are the clear winner over lipsticks for college students. They have a sheer, natural look and are so much easier to apply than a lipstick. A swipe of gloss is the perfect finishing touch for any look. For longer-lasting wear, you might opt instead for a lip stain which will last through all your classes without touch-ups. Tools: 10. Brushes It's easiest and most cost-effective to stock up on brushes all at once by purchasing a brush set. Look for a set with a large powder brush, a slightly smaller brush for contouring and several brushes for shadow and liner application. It's a good idea to invest in some quality brushes, because as long as you clean them regularly, they will last you a long time. If you're not convinces, try applying some shadow with a cheap quality brush then again with one of higher quality - you will see an obvious difference. 11. Tweezers For all the obvious reasons. Common are the Tweezerman tweezers, which work the best. 12. Q-tips These are great for smudging eyeliner and soaking in makeup remover for quick touch ups. Even better, they're super inexpensive.

5 Tips For Leather Care

Tip 1: If leather gets too met, dry it slowly. Speed drying leather changes its chemical structure and you end up with stiff crinkle cut chaos. So room temperature with gentle air works better than direct heater time and hair dryer. Keep it in the shape you want it to end up.
Tip 2: If leathers gets too dry, rub something moist into it. Pick a leather dressing or cream, preferably recommended by the maker. Leathers can have paints, waxes, oils and all sorts of things applied to their surface, so you probably want to pick something similar to how it came.
Tip 3: If leather gets dirty, just use a damp cloth. You don't want t be putting any soaps or foreign substances in there.
Tip 4: Leather stretches out, but not back. If you start to overfill a wallet, it will never really return to its former taut self. If you stretch a leather bag when wet or very humid, it will move even faster. Just lear to carry the right amount and this takes care of itself.
Tip 5: Don't wrap it in plastic. It needs a tiny bit of air. What you are really trying to stop is any mildew growth, so keep some ventilation going.

10 College Life Hacks

1. Save closet space.
   
2. Phone in cup, this amplifies the sound! ~ Speakers
   
3. Double your microwave space.
   
4. Sneaky flask.
   
5. Study incentives.
   
6. Movie night.
   
7. Snack outfit.
   
8. Fast food tablet stand.
   
9. Double your closet space by hanging tabs around your hangers and adding another hanger underneath.
   
10. Keg legs, for risers.
    

20 Craziest Fandoms On Tumblr

I have been on Tumblr for almost 2 years now and on my Dashboard I have seen a mighty lot of different fandoms, which I haven't even thought existed. This is a list of just some of the most popular ones I have seen on Tumblr. In the brackets are names of where it belongs, the ones without brackets are itself named where they belong.

1. Hunters (Supernatural)
2. Sherlockians (Sherlock)
3. Whovians (Doctor Who)
4. Fannibals (Hannibal)
5. Potterheads (Harry Potter)
6. Gleeks (Glee)
7. Teen Wolf
8. Avengers
9. Ringers (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings)
10. Trekkies (Star Trek)
11. Cumberbitches (Benedict Cumberbatch ~ Sherlock)
12. Nerdfighters
13. Merlin
14. Directioners (One Direction)
15. Tributes (The Hunger Games)
16. Game of Thrones
17. The Walking Dead
18. Whedonverse
19. Homestucks
20. Avatards (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

30 Ways To De-Clutter Your Entire Life

This is a list of how you can de-clutter your life. I am not saying that you should do all of them. I certainly did not choose to do all of these from the list. Some people will not feel comfortable doing some of these such as point 19 ~ When buying a new shirt, donate one or two from your closet. This list is just a guide, an idea, to inspire people other ways to de-clutter their life.

1. When buying electronics download the manual and store it in icloud.
2. Enlist the rule of five every time you clean. Whenever you are cleaning a room, get rid of at least five items, whether it's a piece of trash, old magazine or just something you haven't used for ages.
3. Hang your bags with shower curtain hooks
4. Utilise your under desk space
5. Make the kids a stuffed animal pen with bungee cords
6. When cleaning the bedroom always make the bed first
7. Clean out your fridge and freezer once in a while
8. Limit your closet to 40 hangers
9. Cut down your closet by asking yourself "If I were shopping right this second, would I buy this?" If the answer is no, out it goes
10. Corral cords with a sock
11. Use compartmentalised boxes for small things you need to keep organised, like batteries
12. De-clutter your Facebook feed
13. Fold your bed sheets up and stuff them in a matching pillowcase
14. Hang your mail holder on the side of a table or kitchen counter
15. Always open your mail next to the recycling bin so you can immediately purge junk mail
16. Hang your lesser used cords on command hooks on the inside of your cupboard
17. For the garage or backyard, hang a basket so you can wrap the hose around it and keep the sprinkler inside the bucket.
18. Run a power strip through the back of a nightstand so you can charge your gadgets out of sight
19. When you buy a new shirt, donate one or two from your closet
20. Put your cosmetics into palettes
21. Use a pegboard or zip ties underneath your desk to keep your wires neat
22. Keep your discount cards virtually on your phone with the Key Ring app
23. Find ways to get rid of old books. ~ (1) Donate any children's books that the kids have outgrown to a local library. (2) Give nooks away to family and friends you believe would enjoy them. (3) Sell your old textbooks for a little extra cash. (4) For cookbooks, only keep the ones with a large number of recipes you plan on making. If there's only a couple useable recipes, photocopy them and keep them in a binder and give the cookbook away.
24. Keep your cleaning supplies in a mobile bucket caddy
25. Use hooks not towel bars
26. Wrap the cords around your unused appliances and secure with velcro
27. Get rid of your board games and puzzle boxes and keep them in bins instead
28. Use your iPhone or iPad as a pocket scanner with Genius Scan
29. Limit your dish sets to two or three more than the required place setting
30. Spread your minimalist lifestyle by only giving gifts that people can use.

15 Reasons Why Every Girl Should Have A Guy Best Friend

1. On average, guys are a lot less drama. Sometimes, it is a welcome change of pass from over-excited girlfriends.
2. Guys are far more protective about you.
3. When hanging out with them, you can let out your inner dude.
4. They will always be concerned about your relationships and heartbreaks.
5. They are your biggest critics and keep you grounded when you feel like you're too fabulous.
6. They always there for you, during the good, bad and the great times.
7. Convincing him to go shopping with you is not easy, but when he comes along, you can buy twice as much as you normally do.
8. Your parents are completely fine with him coming over to your place.
9. Girls with hate. You're always that girl who's with the boys.
10. You'll have different fights. Food fights, water fights, any fights. But it will always be cool. No drama ever.
11. People will assume, you're dating.
12. It is easier to loosen up with him over a drink, than with your girls.
13. You can always crack a dirty joke with him and never be embarrassed about it.
14. You define friend-zone. But not in the forever alone kind of way, but in the cool way.
15. You fight with him the most, swear at him the most, but in the end, you love them the most.