I'll never cut it as a manicurist..

Hello my lovelies. This is my first proper post in a while, revision/exams etcetera, all of which will be explained/moaned about in my next post. But for now, nail varnish.

First things first. I need to apologise for the quality of the photos/nail painting

Sorry, It's blurred. ha.

All from SuperDrug on 3 for 2 (which is on all cosmetics). They might still have this deal going, I'm not too sure. I bought these three last Saturday and have been dying to show you them.

From Left:

Accessorize in Truffle - £4.00

Beauty Uk in Smokey Lilac - £2.99ish? (I've lost the reciept)

Collection 2000 Lasting Colour in Green with Envy - £? (see brackets above)

(See what I mean about the quality of my nail painting?)

I chose this nail polish as a replacement for the Barry M mushroom quest that seems endless. I'm glad I bought this instead of waiting around longingly for mushroom to get back in stock. It goes on really well, dries relatively fast and looks lovely. So my dad said it looked like I dipped my fingers in mud.. but what does he know. I like it, that's what matters.

Ha, look at the second nail from the left. I didn't paint the whole nail and I can still see my old nail varnish. I really do have some serious skill..

This is a really nice calm neutral colour for me. It's not too noticeable, I suppose it's kind of one step up from a clear coat. It's like nude lips but on nails. It's the best way I can describe it in such a sleep deprived state. Easy to put on and dries quite nicely too.

This little gem was my mothers choice. She wanted something Christmas-y.

The picture doesn't really do this justice, at all. It's kind of a metallic green but does have the talent of bringing festive thoughts to you every time you look at your hand.

I was SO amazed when I first used this. The brush is so wide. I almost managed to do my whole thumb in one sweep. Pretty amazing if you ask me..

Hope you've had a good week?

Check back soon as I'm going to write a bit of a catch up post next. Like literally gonna start it when I click publish..

Love Victoria xo

remember your pen.

Been so busy this week, four exams down, three to go.

They're only mocks but you gotta try right?

I think I'll be so tired friday night to actually do anything that I should be able to do a nice decent post, for a change. ;) Failing that, Saturdays good.

Hope you're all having a good week :)

Love Victoria xo

New Look does a Mulberry?

New Look gives the Alexa a go?

I saw this bag whilst browsing online, as the roads are too dangerous and my throat too soar to actually be shopping, and it reminded me of the Mulberry Alexa Bag.

(A few little close ups for you as well)

They do it in black, tan and navy. And it's a fraction of the price of the Mulberry at only £24.99.

What do you think?

Love V xo

Listening To This Week:Memories, Style & Good Causes

Basically, I'm off school today because I can hardly talk at all, it hurts when I try and I just feel blah. So what better than a little blog-therapy, right. So I've featured quite a few songs this week and I've tried not to just pick songs that are in the charts right now because you guys can just use good ol' google to find that out. This desire to create a time warp style theme has caused me to take a tiny little wonder down memory lane..

X Factor Finalists - Help For Heroes

Buy it, watch it, listen to it. Whatever you do it will be either raising money or awareness, which is an amazing thing.

The Script - Nothing

I can't find a video of the actual music vid that doesn't tell me it's 'not available' or something. The script are amazing. Seriously, I love every one of their songs. If you can, you should try and take a look at their video and look at what their lead singer, Danny O'Donoghue, is wearing throughout. I love the scarf he wears, it even looks good wet. His style seems to be quite consistent and that is not necessarily a bad thing, especially when you look like him. ;) Jokes aside for a second, his style is really good. He might be styled, I have no idea (I kinda hope he doesn't, when celebs look good without a stylist its all the more impressive), but never the less his style is different to many others in the industry.

Pixie Lott - Turn It Up

In the summer of '09 when me and a friend first heard this song, I swear we listened to it constantly. It was such a good summer, but so much has changed since then. Oh well, maybe for the best. Love Pixie Lott, love her music and love her style. I want to do a post on her style soonish.

S Club Juniors - Sundown

I don't even care how childish this makes me look, not even one bit. I used to lovvvve S Club juniors and this song was one of my favourite songs. I think know that I still have their CD. And yes, yes I do still know all the words. Also there has been a bit of media coverage on some of the above band members. Of course there is the usual hype that constantly surrounds Rochelle Wiseman and Frankie Sandford because each make a fifth of The Saturdays. However, they were both seen out with other members of the band recently. I think it was Calvin and Aaron (who incidentally used to be my favourite) but they have said there is nothing going on between any of them which is understanding considering both Rochelle and Frankie both only recently just got out of relationships.

Like Them?

Love V xo

Snow, Cinema and Shopping? ♥

We had snow!
Quite a small amount, granted, but never the less snow. I took this beaut of a photo while walking to school. ha.

I just had a nose through the H&M website and found this top for a lovely £7.99. If the snow doesn't get worse then I should hopefully be late night shopping (the best type of shopping) on Thursday. So I might have a cheeky little look for this or, seeing as this is reduced, something similar.

Harry Potter & The deathly Hallows anyone? YES YES YES.

Despite having the most annoying man in our row that I have ever encountered in all my cinema goings it was still such a good film. Amazing in fact. I know you weren't meant to be focussing on it but Emma Watson's wardrobe was lovely although I had higher hopes for her beaded bag, for some reason I expected sparkles. I suppose the one they used was more versatile for the rest of her outfits.

I have to have a moan, I can't hold it in any longer. ;) Seriously, this man annoyed me SO much by the end my bottle was slightly crushed and I was contemplating throwing my M&M's at him. Silly laugh (fair play you can't help your laugh but still), loud food, comments. I don't like mid-film commenters. Loads of people had their phones out, I was like "WHAT?! how can you be checking your phone when this is happening!". Did they not see the messages at the start of the film? turn your phone off. In case you haven't guessed it really annoys me when people get their phones out in the cinema.

But yeah,over all the film was amazing i thought. Some people I have spoken to said they didn't think a lot happened, again i was like "WHAT?!". I don't know whether it's because I've read the books and maybe I know some things are more significant than they may seem, but still, I thought quite a bit happened. I want to see it again, now!

Oh, and may I say, yum to Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Rupert Grint (Ron) and James & Oliver Phelps (Fred and George). Ha, bit of a long list.

Love V xo

hot chocolate anyone?

(from here.)

I have spent the whole day involuntarily speaking like a man, damn cold!

It's so cold outside. I understand going out this morning with no coat/gloves/scarf/anything warm extra on was not a bright idea but still. I regretted this decision even more by the time the six billionth person turned to me and said "Aren't you cold?".

They're in a coat and they're cold, of course I'm cold.

We've just started our English Lit GCSE and it's come as a bit of a relief that I am enjoying it, even if it is early days. I wasn't sure I was going to like it which worried me as it is going to be one of my A Level choices and as I want to be a journalist it seems a little bit essential. My brother (currently studying creative writing) took it for A Level too. However (like I am), he wasn't too keen on the idea despite wanting to go into a career of writing. The conversion my parents had with him before he chose his A Levels went as such;

Parents: Any idea what you want to do when you're older?

. Brother: Writer.

Parents: So do you want to take English Lit at A Level?

. Brother: No.

This caused some confusion between the parents because they couldn't understand how my brother wanted to be a writer and yet the idea of studying English lit at A Level was so unappealing. Three years later they had the same conversation with me. Only, writer became magazine journalist. Hopefully, I'll enjoy it just as much as he did and do as well as he did. (fingers crossed)

I think the reason it seemed so unappealing to the both of us is because we want to be creative. He wanted to write stories and I want to write about anything and everything. English Lit seems quite constrictive, just essays. However, my brother said he got the occasional chance to be creative and besides you learn so much that helps improve your technique and knowledge of literature and writing which in the end should ,hopefully,be invaluable in the future.

Love V xo

i told you not to fall in love with me

A Walk To Remember

This film is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

It tackles some difficult issues, such as bullying, terminal illness and peer pressure. The film is very moving and goes way beyond the typical boy meets girl type.

It's difficult to put this film into words, everything I type doesn't seem to do it enough justice.

This is one of my many favourite scenes in the film.

I can't recommend it more, it's very moving and sad but it is such an amazing and lovely film. However it is not just another standard sad film. It is a very emotional film to watch and many I speak to shed a tear or two (my self included - both times).

I've watched this twice in two days, and will most probably watch it again tonight. It's already on my Christmas list.

Have you seen it?

Love V xo