The Chrome Nail Trend

Chrome nails are the latest nail art look. They have mirror reflection and shine in a range of colours. This eye catching look is appearing everywhere.

The look can be created with fake nails, chrome nail polish, or by brushing a very fine chrome powder over normal nail varnish.

Essie do a range of chrome nail polishes called Galaxy in Superdrug. They are only £7.99 each and come in gold, silver, lilac, pink, and blue.  I think I am going to have to try these!

Have you tried the trend?

Unusual Advent Calenders

This is my 501st post! I did not realise I had done so many. Thanks for reading them!

As we are coming up to November, it is time to think about advent calendars. If you don't fancy one of the standard chocolate ones this year, there are plenty of other more unusual calendars to help you count down to Christmas, many of which are perfect for teens. Ranging from affordable to luxury, here are my favourite advent calendars with a twist.

Primark, £10

This advent calendar has 12 different nail vanishes in

different colours. It is one of the most affordable beauty advent calendars.

Body Shop, £45, with products worth £88

This advent calendar is filled with products such as lip balms, shower gels and creams.

There are other more expensive ones with more luxury products,

but this one has products that are most appropriate for teens. 

Superdrug, Was £120, now £75

This advent calendar by make-up revolution contains a wide range

of make-up products from brushes and applicators to eye shadow pallets and lip glosses.

I have one of the eye pallets in the calendar and it is really good quality. 

Not On the High Street, £32

For those of you who want an edible calendar

but are just fed up with chocolate, you can count down with biscuits instead. 

Each biscuit is hand decorated with a Christmas design and a number.

The Best Personality Test

I have always quite liked taking personality tests, as they are often surprisingly truthful. However, some are better than others. Many of the more in depth ones have too many questions, and some of the shorter ones are less accurate. This time though, I have found a brilliant one. Here is the web address:

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

This personality test reveals you as one of 16 types that are divided into 4 categories. It then gives you a character image, a summary of that personality and a lengthy explanation.

I identified with the Campaigner personality, who is part of the Diplomat group. They are enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits, who can always find a reason to smile. This sounds like me!

I think everyone should have a go at this personality test. It might just be a bit of fun, but you could find out something interesting about yourself.

Halloween Fun

Although most of you reading this will be a bit grown up for trick or treating, that does not mean you can't celebrate Halloween. Whether you prefer a spooky sleepover or a full on house party, here are some ideas for Halloween fun.

Costumes:
For more grown up costumes, try a simple black dress with a witches hat, cloak and dark make-up for a sexy witch or fake blood and ripped clothes for a scary zombie look.

Movies:
If you haven't seen IT yet, Halloween is the perfect night. If not, there are plenty of others to choose from. The Visit is one of the milder ones, if you want to make sure you can sleep that night! For a classic that is more scary, try A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Decorations:
For an all out Halloween party, decorations are a must. The Range has some amazing larger feature pieces, including life size zombies and skeletons, as well as giant clown faces. For smaller items, pound land has many cheap decorations such as themed plates, lights, window stickers and small accessories.


What are you doing for Halloween?

The End Of The F***ing World

Coming soon to Channel 4 is a new comic thriller about two misfit teens James and Alyssa and the disastrous road trip of a lifetime called The End Of The F***ing World. It is based on the graphic novel by Charles Forsman, and is going to be shown in 8 episodes. The first will be shown on E4 on Tuesday (24.10.17) and the rest of the episodes will be available on All 4 as a boxset as soon as it has been aired. 

James is pretty sure he is a psychopath after killing many animals and deciding he is ready to kill a person. Alyssa befriends him and becomes so blinded by her love for him she doesn't spot the signs. The two embark on a road trip to find Alyssa's absent father, but end up being hunted by the police. 

The End Of The F***ing World has dark themes, but also covers more general teen issues and has funny scenes. I recommend it to all older teens, maybe 15+, as it is probably not suitable for some of my younger readers. 

Here is the trailer. I think my favourite bit is the dancing! 

Cat Week!

This week Ellen is having an Annual Cat Week on her show! All this week, she is featuring cats on her show. As a cat lover, owner and fan of Ellen, I am very excited about this idea.

Here is Ellen introducing Cat Week.

My cat Bumble also does funny things like the cats in Ellen's videos.

Sitting how the humans do.

Give that to me now!

Can I get in the bath with you?

Christmas Party Decorations

I have recently received a request in the comments for a blog on Christmas party decorations, and I like to respond to requests if possible. Although it is still a couple of months until Christmas, those of you who are planning a party will want to start planning early, so here are my ideas for those looking for inspiration!

As well as the traditional red green and gold, these more unusual themes can also create a traditional feel.

Theme One: Winter Wonderland

Silver, ice blue and white can create the feeling of a magical snow palace. Snowflakes, icicles, fairy lights and glitter are perfect for this theme.
 

Theme Two: Gingerbread Candyland

Baking treats, sweet jars, and reds, pinks and light browns can create a warm and sweat party atmosphere. Ginger bread houses make perfect centrepieces for this theme, but in my experience they can be very difficult to make!



Theme Three: Base It Around A Christmas Film

Pick your favourite Christmas film and base the party decorations around that. Have a Polar Express theme with golden tickets and magic bells, or a creepy Nightmare before Christmas celebration.

Have anymore ideas? Tell me in the comments.

Yet Again, The Book Was Better

Sorry it has been a while since I posted, I have been busy. Hopefully I can keep posting more frequently over the next few weeks!

Part of my lack of posting is that I have been completely absorbed in the forth Harry Potter book, "The Goblet Of Fire". I have watched all the Harry Potter films, but up until a few days ago had only read the first 3 books. So, I stupidly started the 4th, not realising how much of my week it would consume. Every spare minute I had my head in that book!

What surprised me most was how much I liked the book better than the film. Although I did find that I preferred the book with the other Harry Potters, this time the difference was even more noticeable. Because the forth book is far longer than the first 3, more was cut out when it was made into a film. This means that when I read the book, there was more extra detail and action than usual. I definitely recommend you read the series if you like the films.

To be honest, books are almost always better than the films, because you get extra little details as they show you the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters. The one exception is when the film or TV show contains Benedict Cumberbatch, because he is so handsome he just makes everything better!

Starting My Christmas Shopping

There is now only 12 weeks until Christmas! Ahhhhh.

Some of my super organised family members have already nearly finished their Christmas shopping. I however haven't even started. I have only been at college a few weeks, I haven't thought about Christmas yet! Still, starting early means you have more time to find bargains, so I am going to have to get organised soon!

I often look in the Avon Book for Christmas presents, as they have nice gifts that are fairly cheap. They often have presents perfect for school friends and siblings. Here are some of the things they have online at the moment. They should be in the next brochure, along with lots of other Christmas gifts.

Toni Novelty Earring Gift Set, Was £6, now £4.50

mark. Gift Set, £7

Ava & Friends Cat Hot Water Bottle, Was £14, now £10

Have fun with your Christmas shopping! Have you started yet?

Overshadowed- An Online Gem.

I have been watching a new series on BBC iPlayer called Overshadowed. It is an unusual series, because it is filmed entirely in the form of vlog entries. It focuses on the girl making the vlogs, sixth former Imogen, and her eating disorder. At first, you don't notice there is anything unusual about Imo, but then as the series goes on you realise how extreme her diet and exercise routine is becoming.

By filming it as a series of vlogs, you get a really personal view into that individual's life, and see their world through their eyes. The show gives a really close up look at what it is like to have an eating disorder, as well as dealing with everyday teen issues. The show does deals with some fairly adult stuff though, so I am going to recommend it to older teens. I have seen 4 episodes so far and am looking forward to watching the next one.

The series is on BBC 3, so it is only available online, although that does mean the whole series has been released at once, so you don't have to wait a whole week to see the next episode. As the episodes are only 10 minutes long, they are really quick and convenient to watch whenever you have a bit of spare time, although I find myself thinking "just one more" and watching several in a row!