Hello!
I know I keep making excuses for not posting, but right now I'm trying my hardest not to catch a stomach bug. Ugh. I know.
But! Since I'll be spending most of this time in my room, I'll try my very best to get a few posts out for you before I go back to school on the 9th.
In the mean time, happy 1st September! Yet again, another year has gone past and I'm still not on board the Hogwarts train. Speaking of which, James Sirius starts school this year! Which means that next year will officially be the end of Harry Potter, since it'll be 19 years later, and if that doesn't make you feel old then I don't know what will.
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Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Happy 1st September!
Friday, 21 August 2015
The Help
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Recently, I finished watching a little film called The Help with my sister after my second attempt at doing so, and even though I was sceptical about it the first time (where I lost interest halfway through), when I actually finished the film I couldn't help being in awe of the story.
The 1960s based film follows a 23 year old aspiring journalist called Skeeter (played wonderfully by Emma Stone), who lands herself a job writing a cleaning advice column for the local newspaper of Missisipi, her hometown she has returned to from college. When seeking help with answering the questions, she turns to one of her high society friends' black maid, Abilene. Whilst this goes on, Skeeter begins to expand her questions past how to wash out stains and more around the subject of being the minority in such a racist community. With Skeeters' writing skills and promise of a book deal and Abilenes' tire for hiding behind her uniform, they set out to write an illegal book about black working people anonymously. More and more people eventually get involved, but I find the ending the most striking part of the film, not the rebellion itself.
After being fired from her job by one of the women disgraced in the book, Abilene sets out to write her very own story, an addition to Skeeters' book about what it's really like to be her, claiming discussing that lightly made her feel free. She decides to write this book for no other reason than to tell it, even if no one is listening. She wanted an outlet to release the years of racial abuse she had received and had to accept with her head held high, and she found one.
I guess, in a manner of speaking, that's like me and this blog. I may only get a handful of views per post, but I carry on typing anyway. Not because I want to build up regular readers who worship my every word (dictatorship isn't really my forte anyway), but because I enjoy doing it. I get to talk about things no one else I know is willing to listen to for as long as I wish, I get to capture moments of my life - however insignificant - and I get to be me. Although I am normally a very open person, it's physically impossible to display all areas of my personality to everyone all at once, but I can do it piece by piece here. Word by word, I'm documenting as much or as little of my life as I'm willing to, and I'm loving every second.
Welcome to My Paper Life.
Recently, I finished watching a little film called The Help with my sister after my second attempt at doing so, and even though I was sceptical about it the first time (where I lost interest halfway through), when I actually finished the film I couldn't help being in awe of the story.
The 1960s based film follows a 23 year old aspiring journalist called Skeeter (played wonderfully by Emma Stone), who lands herself a job writing a cleaning advice column for the local newspaper of Missisipi, her hometown she has returned to from college. When seeking help with answering the questions, she turns to one of her high society friends' black maid, Abilene. Whilst this goes on, Skeeter begins to expand her questions past how to wash out stains and more around the subject of being the minority in such a racist community. With Skeeters' writing skills and promise of a book deal and Abilenes' tire for hiding behind her uniform, they set out to write an illegal book about black working people anonymously. More and more people eventually get involved, but I find the ending the most striking part of the film, not the rebellion itself.
After being fired from her job by one of the women disgraced in the book, Abilene sets out to write her very own story, an addition to Skeeters' book about what it's really like to be her, claiming discussing that lightly made her feel free. She decides to write this book for no other reason than to tell it, even if no one is listening. She wanted an outlet to release the years of racial abuse she had received and had to accept with her head held high, and she found one.
I guess, in a manner of speaking, that's like me and this blog. I may only get a handful of views per post, but I carry on typing anyway. Not because I want to build up regular readers who worship my every word (dictatorship isn't really my forte anyway), but because I enjoy doing it. I get to talk about things no one else I know is willing to listen to for as long as I wish, I get to capture moments of my life - however insignificant - and I get to be me. Although I am normally a very open person, it's physically impossible to display all areas of my personality to everyone all at once, but I can do it piece by piece here. Word by word, I'm documenting as much or as little of my life as I'm willing to, and I'm loving every second.
Welcome to My Paper Life.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Game Over?
Hello!
I know I'm a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but as I mentioned in my everyday makeup routine, I went on holiday, so I actually missed Game Over, ChArles and had to watch it this morning. So, even if its belated, here's my thoughts on the Summer Finale.
I know I'm a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but as I mentioned in my everyday makeup routine, I went on holiday, so I actually missed Game Over, ChArles and had to watch it this morning. So, even if its belated, here's my thoughts on the Summer Finale.
First off, when I saw how the Liars were promising to help and forgive Charles, I honestly didn't buy it. Either they were purposely supposed to be acting as if they were empty promises because they wanted him to get his just desserts instead of dying and getting off Scott free, or Shay, Lucy, Ashley, Sasha and Troian felt they shouldn't care as much and played it down. Whatever the answer is, I was utterly disappointed that Hanna didn't freak out and beat the living daylights out of -A herself, since it seems she's the only one that had a firm grasp on how badly this A Game has ruined what should have been the best years of their life.
Obviously the next main piece of the episodes plot was Big A's reveal. Out of all the characters, CeCe? CeCe being -A was the second most popular theory, especially her being transgender. Even I got the transgender part, as mentioned in my Paige is Big A theory, and I'm not really that good plotlines or theories! Although CeCe being A made sense, I never really felt her choice to be -A was justified. She did all these inhumane things because they were glad they weren't "the missing girls' best friends" anymore? And even after they greeted Ali back, she carried on torturing them because 'she was good at it'? I know that was mostly because, by this point, she'd gone insane, but I don't feel the original reason was good enough.
Although, I did feel the same about Mona's reason until the finale. She thought she had hit Ali, so when she needed help she assisted her on escaping because she felt guilty about the fact that she had to run away on such a state. In helping Ali, she cleared her conscience, and by making Hanna an It Girl with her, she was replacing Ali with Hanna. By this point, she was obviously a few sandwiches short of a picnic, and must have thought of Ali as a concept, like how all high schools have labelled groups, they all had an Ali, too. Mona was justified for me, while Charlotte is still in need of a real reason.
Another reason why the finale isn't the answer I wanted is the large amount of plot holes. How did Ali meet up with Marion if she died when CeCe was around 12? Are the PLL Moms still in the basement? How did Mona somehow know that she would need an ice pick so fashioned her heel into one? Why did so many students see the Liars at prom and not freak out? Who was the mime in Series 4 if A is CeCe? WHY THE HELL DID SARA HARVEY WANT TO TORTURE GIRLS SHE'D NEVER EVEN MET? How did Jessica manage to bribe Wilden that many times? Did she have a 'in case Charlotte messes up' fund? Or was Wilden just really easy to pay off? If Charlotte hadn't have killed Wilden, would he still be faffing about in an office, pretending he was solving a mystery when really he knew it already? Or would he get bored and step down from the case? What college is Aria going to? Did they ever thank Clark? Did he know that Aria was stealing his photos because -A was in them or not? Will Emily's dad be allowed to come home now because apparently having your daughter kidnapped and tortured for a month isn't a good enough reason? And my final and most important question, where the hell is Grandma Marin? I'd pay good money to see her return after the time jump.
I'm not even gonna bother talking about Sara Harvey, because we all know that I am incredibly depressed by the notion that someone that isn't brave enough to have less than one shower a day could be part of the A Team.
Overall, I feel like I. Marlene King didn't pick CeCe and Sara because she thought it was the best conclusion to the -A Game, but because it was the obvious option, so no one would suspect it. She thought we'd all be surprised, but in reality I was annoyed.
Anyway, that's my thoughts, if you agree, disagree or even have some answers for my many questions, feel free to comment and discuss.
In other parts of my life, my blogging friend, Just Another Girl Online, started planning Blogmas, and even though I thought it would be impossible, I have began to plan my own. Needless to say, I'm really looking forward to sharing them with you, not to mention baking plenty of cakes and cookies. Obviously, my first thought for blog post ideas was food.
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Saturday, 8 August 2015
Everyday Makeup Routine
Hello!
Since I haven't really written many beauty posts recently, I thought I could write out my everyday makeup routine, either to inspire you or fulfil your curious nature. All products will be linked below.
1. Normally, I start off splashing my face with cold water to open up my pores and wake me up, because at this point I'm still half asleep.
2. After drying my face, I'll squeeze a 5 pence piece sized blob of my Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion onto a cotton pad, and apply it evenly to my face and neck. I'll then follow this up by applying the Simply Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner in the same way. Thirdly, I'll finish off with the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser. This helps keep my face clean and hydrated throughout the day, and fully removes any leftover makeup.
3. This is promptly followed by Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer. Since I don't use foundation, I often use lots of concealer to cover up all my redness and blemishes, therefore a fairly low priced one is a great deal for me. Not only that, but this is basically the only brand that sells my colour, as my skin is a rather weird colour. Normally, I put this on any spots I have, a light coating on my t-zone, around my nostrils and down the bridge of my nose, on my eyelids as a light primer and in downwards strokes a little above my dark circles. I will then blend all of this in with my ring finger as it melts the concealer, giving it a smoother application.
4. Next, I'll move onto eyebrows. Unlike most people I know, I don't really spend too much time on my eyebrows; I simply pluck any stray hairs and brush upwards with MUA clear mascara, then smooth over the top to shape. This sets them for the entire day and provides an effortless look.
5. This next part is the most lengthy out of my routine; eyeliner. Using my Primark P.S Love Felt Eyeliner, I draw a basic outline along my eyelid, ensuring both eyes match as much as possible. Then, whilst looking downwards, I draw a line outwards from the end of the outline I made previously. Once satisfied I join it up the corner of my eye and colour it in. I then do the same with the other eye. This often takes a few attempts to match them Rimmel Rockin; Curves Mascarato my satisfaction, but I really do love the outcome.
6. Following eyeliner is mascara, of which I actually use three of after curling my lashes: MUA Lash Boom mascara to even out my lashes and brush out eyeliner clumps etc., Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo-Boost to start off my lashes with a bit of length, and Rimmel London Rockin' Curves Mascara for the majority of the time I dedicate to my lashes. As I mentioned in my July Favourites, this is the perfect drugstore mascara for both long and volumised lashes.
7. Lastly, I'll clean up any smudges, spray my face with a Heaven and Earth Cleansing Face Toner to keep my makeup in place and voila! I'm done!
Since I'm going on holiday (again, not that I'm complaining) on Monday, it's likely that this will be my last post until after I'm back from eating lots of food and reading by the pool.
Welcome to my Paper Life.
Links:
Simple Cleansing Lotion
Simple Facial Toner
Simple Moisturiser
Miss Sporty Concealer
The clear mascara I own seems to have been discountined therefore I'll link a substitute instead
Clear Mascara
The Eyeliner can only be purchased in stores therefore another replacement has been linked
Felt Eyeliner
Lash Boom Mascara
Maybelline Mascara
Since I haven't really written many beauty posts recently, I thought I could write out my everyday makeup routine, either to inspire you or fulfil your curious nature. All products will be linked below.
1. Normally, I start off splashing my face with cold water to open up my pores and wake me up, because at this point I'm still half asleep.
2. After drying my face, I'll squeeze a 5 pence piece sized blob of my Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion onto a cotton pad, and apply it evenly to my face and neck. I'll then follow this up by applying the Simply Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner in the same way. Thirdly, I'll finish off with the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser. This helps keep my face clean and hydrated throughout the day, and fully removes any leftover makeup.
3. This is promptly followed by Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer. Since I don't use foundation, I often use lots of concealer to cover up all my redness and blemishes, therefore a fairly low priced one is a great deal for me. Not only that, but this is basically the only brand that sells my colour, as my skin is a rather weird colour. Normally, I put this on any spots I have, a light coating on my t-zone, around my nostrils and down the bridge of my nose, on my eyelids as a light primer and in downwards strokes a little above my dark circles. I will then blend all of this in with my ring finger as it melts the concealer, giving it a smoother application.
4. Next, I'll move onto eyebrows. Unlike most people I know, I don't really spend too much time on my eyebrows; I simply pluck any stray hairs and brush upwards with MUA clear mascara, then smooth over the top to shape. This sets them for the entire day and provides an effortless look.
5. This next part is the most lengthy out of my routine; eyeliner. Using my Primark P.S Love Felt Eyeliner, I draw a basic outline along my eyelid, ensuring both eyes match as much as possible. Then, whilst looking downwards, I draw a line outwards from the end of the outline I made previously. Once satisfied I join it up the corner of my eye and colour it in. I then do the same with the other eye. This often takes a few attempts to match them Rimmel Rockin; Curves Mascarato my satisfaction, but I really do love the outcome.
6. Following eyeliner is mascara, of which I actually use three of after curling my lashes: MUA Lash Boom mascara to even out my lashes and brush out eyeliner clumps etc., Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo-Boost to start off my lashes with a bit of length, and Rimmel London Rockin' Curves Mascara for the majority of the time I dedicate to my lashes. As I mentioned in my July Favourites, this is the perfect drugstore mascara for both long and volumised lashes.
7. Lastly, I'll clean up any smudges, spray my face with a Heaven and Earth Cleansing Face Toner to keep my makeup in place and voila! I'm done!
Since I'm going on holiday (again, not that I'm complaining) on Monday, it's likely that this will be my last post until after I'm back from eating lots of food and reading by the pool.
Welcome to my Paper Life.
Links:
Simple Cleansing Lotion
Simple Facial Toner
Simple Moisturiser
Miss Sporty Concealer
The clear mascara I own seems to have been discountined therefore I'll link a substitute instead
Clear Mascara
The Eyeliner can only be purchased in stores therefore another replacement has been linked
Felt Eyeliner
Lash Boom Mascara
Maybelline Mascara
Sunday, 26 July 2015
The British Tag
Since I was tagged by TheGirlWithTheWingedEyeliner, I no longer had an excuse to ignore my patriotism and miss the British Tag. So, here it goes!
1. How many cups of tea do you have in a day and how many sugars?
I don't really drink tea, and feel like I've let down the nation because of it.
1. How many cups of tea do you have in a day and how many sugars?
I don't really drink tea, and feel like I've let down the nation because of it.
2. Favourite part of your roast?
Yorkshire puddings. Although, recently, I have become partial to my dad's roast potatoes.
Yorkshire puddings. Although, recently, I have become partial to my dad's roast potatoes.
3. Favourite dunking biscuit?
Since I font drink tea, we'll have to assume this is in a hot chocolate, and I'd say chocolate digestives.
Since I font drink tea, we'll have to assume this is in a hot chocolate, and I'd say chocolate digestives.
4. Favourite quintessentially British pastime?
Waiting for The Great British Bakeoff to start. The waiting normally begins around March, which is months off the actual programme.
Waiting for The Great British Bakeoff to start. The waiting normally begins around March, which is months off the actual programme.
5. Favourite word?
Quidditch or Simultaneous.
Quidditch or Simultaneous.
6. Cockney rhyming slang?
My grandad made it his duty to teach me this when I was little so I know quite a bit.
My grandad made it his duty to teach me this when I was little so I know quite a bit.
7. Favourite sweet?
Fruit pastilles are a newfound favourite of mine.
Fruit pastilles are a newfound favourite of mine.
8. What would your pub be called?
The Red Lion, a typical pub name, I know, but mine would be decorated like the Gryffindor Common Room.
The Red Lion, a typical pub name, I know, but mine would be decorated like the Gryffindor Common Room.
9. No1 British Person?
Don't make me choose! Emma Watson is everything goals, Joanna Lumley is a credit to this world, let alone Britain and Barbara Windsor shaped Soaps to be what they are today. But, overall, we can't forget about JK Rowling, can we? She did basically inspire an entire generation in various different ways, and lost yer billionaire status because she donated so much to charity, not to mention setting up her own.
Don't make me choose! Emma Watson is everything goals, Joanna Lumley is a credit to this world, let alone Britain and Barbara Windsor shaped Soaps to be what they are today. But, overall, we can't forget about JK Rowling, can we? She did basically inspire an entire generation in various different ways, and lost yer billionaire status because she donated so much to charity, not to mention setting up her own.
10. Favourite shop?
Primark and Waterstones.
Primark and Waterstones.
11. What British song pops into your head?
Wannabe by the Spice Girls.
Wannabe by the Spice Girls.
12. Marmite?
Never tried it.
Never tried it.
And that's it! You have now witnessed me confess my innermost britishness, and I tag you all to do the same!
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Saturday, 25 July 2015
July Favourites
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Since August is just around the corner, I simply could not resist letting you all in on some of my favourites that I have been unbelievably thankful for whilst Summer is still only beginning. Without further ado, let's touch upon some of my July saviours.
That's all for this month! I sincerely hope that, after discovering these favourites of mine, they will bring you equal joy if and when you try them.
Welcome to my Paper Life.
Since August is just around the corner, I simply could not resist letting you all in on some of my favourites that I have been unbelievably thankful for whilst Summer is still only beginning. Without further ado, let's touch upon some of my July saviours.
TV:
As a diehard Netflix user, I have a knack for bingewatching TV shows and feeling extra emotions. Naturally, I thought "Huh, I keep seeing people saying their hearts are dying inside of them over Parks and Recreation- Imma watch that!" Yes, this was only about 4 weeks ago. Yes, I'm partway through Series 7. Yes, I'm seriously panicking because I'm running out of episodes. And yes, Andy and April are now my OTP. But seriously, every single storyline and character is written and performed to perfection, Many, many tears have been shed, from both hilarity and heartbreak, earning it a large designated place in my already pretty crowded heart. My favourite character? I love all of them for different reasons, but watches Ron Swanson grow has pleased me no end. That said, April is pretty much an embodiment of my inner thoughts and feelings and I can't help but laugh.
Makeup:
I did discover this a little while ago, but I've been especially grateful for Rimmel London's Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara. As I mentioned in my last post, I recently went on a school trip to Boppard, Germany, and since we only had under an hour to get ready, I didn't have time to do all of my makeup. The idea of going out into the world without eyeliner basically terrified me, however knowing I had - in my opinion- the best mascara available in drugstores reassured me greatly. And, it worked! By the end of the week, I had only worn eyeliner once, and got a lie in through the process! This particular mascara has a "broken heart" shaped brush in order to follow your lash line to maximise both length and volume simultaneously, a must have in a mascara for me. It retails at £6.99, but I got it for £4 in a sale, though would be happy to repurchase and pay the full price. If this is a bit steep for you, however, I have seen it cheaper in various stores.
Sprays:
When on a trip to Birmingham last month, I took a look inside Hollister - although with the lights that dim it was more of a game where you had to squint and tilt your head to identify the items for sale. Typically, my first port of call was to pick up one of these infamous body sprays. After trying out a few, I chose Palisades Beach, a sweet and clean smell. As the weather has warmed, I have begun using this spray even more, due to the scent perfectly capturing the essence of Summer.
Books:
This month, the news arose that Netflix would be making an original series adaptation of the childrens' novels, A Series of unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, Having cherished these books when I was younger, this replenished my love for them, thus inspiring me to reread the series. I'm currently on the Wide Window, the third book in this thirteen part series, and I must admit that I am enjoying them just as much these many years later. Although I may be looking at them in a different light, they still hold the same wit and likeability as before, despite my newfound hatred for Coconut Cream Cake. I would recommend these to any age group, and I cannot stress enough how high my hopes are for this new show for 2016.
Apps:
Much like any 21st Century teenager, I'm always on the hunt for an app I can use for entertainment without the need of WiFi if I ever need it, and after much searching, I think I have finally found the one. Colorfy is basically an adults' colouring book, but on your phone. It comes with two free palettes, with many others you can purchase, and many, many different pictures to colour in.It's incredibly therapeutic, and a lot cheaper than other adult colouring books, since it was free! Not to mention, since it's on your phone, you will always have it handy.
That's all for this month! I sincerely hope that, after discovering these favourites of mine, they will bring you equal joy if and when you try them.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Primark Haul
Hello!
As always, sorry for my recent absence, but this time I have an actual reason. I know, weird. I was in Germany for five days recently, and have spent the time afterwards enjoying the beginning of summer fully, which I believe will give me lots to write about! Anyway, onto this post.
Both before and after my trip, I took a *quick* trip to Primark and picked up an array of summer wear.
The first lot of items I picked up were various pairs of shoes. The first were a pair of powder blue, buckled ballet pumps for the evenings, which could easily have been worn in the day for walking, since they didn't even rub me after several hours. I believe they were £6, but prices may vary over sizes.
The second pair were some Pepsi Cola Retro themed flip flops, a poolside essential. I'm yet to actually wear them outside, but in the small time I have worn them, they proved to be cushion-y (if that's a word) and comfortable. Comfort is often something I cannot find in flip flops, with many a blister having been a result of a bad pair of them. These were only £2, and I trust Primark enough to know that I found myself a great deal.
This pair were a done deal when I saw them, instantly catching my eye. They're black and white striped retro style, with white platforms on the bottom. They are also extremely comfy, and provide plenty of way to adjust this, with the multiple buckles. I can honestly say that these are one of my new favourites, especially considering the £8 price tag.
I, therefore, decided to buy them in a variety of versatile colours, as they would then match pretty much any outfit and avoid clashing with any of my shoes (About a year ago, I decided that I wanted a pair of paint splatter-style shoes, and ended up buying more than one pair. but more on that in another post). Either way, I got two packs of three for £2 each, and the singular grey pair for £1.50.
Originally, I picked up this top in white, but my long-term preference for dark colours took over- as usual - and I ended up selecting this maroon coloured one instead. It has lace straps on the shoulders, with the same material going along the front of the top. Underneath this is a slight gap and a tie on the top of it, adding extra decoration to the front. It also has off the shoulder, three quarter sleeves, allowing it to have a looser fit, adding variety in comparison to some of my other clothes. I recall that this was £3, brought down from £6, as were the other colours in this style.
This top was also £3 down from £6, although I honestly would have been happy to pay that price. With the two layers, this top is warm enough to wear in cooler weather, and, let's face it, we can't always rely on Britain to give us sun just because we got a nice t-shirt we want to wear. The pattern on the front added colour, yet in a simplistic, classic manner, making it perfect for multiple occasions.
This one was not in the sale, but at £6 was still considerably cheaper than most band merch elsewhere. Being a hardcore Nivarna fan right from when I was little, I knew as soon as I saw this that it was coming straight to the checkout with me, no questions asked. It's high necked, with long sleeves to add to the grunge look. Additionally, the back is split into three grey strips, each with a knot in at symmetrical levels. This design is great, until you wear it out in the sun and you get two triangles sunburnt onto your back. Then they tan and stay there for much longer than you would prefer...
Again, this is a Primark essential. At a measly £2.50, this grey vest top has already proven its' purpose to me in many ways, from simply going under shirts and flannels to wearing it to my new Zumba class.
This vest top is very similar to the one above, only it was more of a replacement than a find, after my original one ripped at the strap. I have many of these vest tops in an array of colours, and I'm certain that I would be lost without them. These are normally stacked on a display piece in many, many colours for only £1.80 each.
Seemingly, every year when Summer finally rolls around, I am left with a Short count of zero. Obviously, when on the search for comfy, cotton shorts, I turn to this holy grail shop. At £4 a piece, these shorts could be used for daywear or pyjamas, thus making them an opportunity I could not surpass.
These shorts were the same price as above, although served a different purpose to the previous ones. I recently wore them to a theme park, and they complimented my Marvel shirt better than I could have expected. Aswell as the unique colour, the thin yet opaque material means you'll be kept cool, without having to worry about the person being getting a view of your pants, because it's not like you haven't been there before.
As always, sorry for my recent absence, but this time I have an actual reason. I know, weird. I was in Germany for five days recently, and have spent the time afterwards enjoying the beginning of summer fully, which I believe will give me lots to write about! Anyway, onto this post.
Both before and after my trip, I took a *quick* trip to Primark and picked up an array of summer wear.
Shoes:
The first lot of items I picked up were various pairs of shoes. The first were a pair of powder blue, buckled ballet pumps for the evenings, which could easily have been worn in the day for walking, since they didn't even rub me after several hours. I believe they were £6, but prices may vary over sizes. 
The second pair were some Pepsi Cola Retro themed flip flops, a poolside essential. I'm yet to actually wear them outside, but in the small time I have worn them, they proved to be cushion-y (if that's a word) and comfortable. Comfort is often something I cannot find in flip flops, with many a blister having been a result of a bad pair of them. These were only £2, and I trust Primark enough to know that I found myself a great deal. 
This pair were a done deal when I saw them, instantly catching my eye. They're black and white striped retro style, with white platforms on the bottom. They are also extremely comfy, and provide plenty of way to adjust this, with the multiple buckles. I can honestly say that these are one of my new favourites, especially considering the £8 price tag.
Socks:
Similar to every other trip to Primark I have made in the past, I couldn't resist picking up some of their socks. I'm trying to collect more pairs of socks with frills, as they can be worn with both casual and a little more formal outfits, adding extra class either way.
I, therefore, decided to buy them in a variety of versatile colours, as they would then match pretty much any outfit and avoid clashing with any of my shoes (About a year ago, I decided that I wanted a pair of paint splatter-style shoes, and ended up buying more than one pair. but more on that in another post). Either way, I got two packs of three for £2 each, and the singular grey pair for £1.50.
Tops:
Since their was a sale on the second time I went, picking up as many tops as I could carry was a no-brainer. Unfortunately, I did have to select my few favourites, however they really are just that.
This one was not in the sale, but at £6 was still considerably cheaper than most band merch elsewhere. Being a hardcore Nivarna fan right from when I was little, I knew as soon as I saw this that it was coming straight to the checkout with me, no questions asked. It's high necked, with long sleeves to add to the grunge look. Additionally, the back is split into three grey strips, each with a knot in at symmetrical levels. This design is great, until you wear it out in the sun and you get two triangles sunburnt onto your back. Then they tan and stay there for much longer than you would prefer...
Again, this is a Primark essential. At a measly £2.50, this grey vest top has already proven its' purpose to me in many ways, from simply going under shirts and flannels to wearing it to my new Zumba class.
This vest top is very similar to the one above, only it was more of a replacement than a find, after my original one ripped at the strap. I have many of these vest tops in an array of colours, and I'm certain that I would be lost without them. These are normally stacked on a display piece in many, many colours for only £1.80 each.
Shorts:
And that's it! Although it may seem like I brought quite a bit, along with some hairspray, jewellery, a dress, eyeliner and several other odd items, these two trips only came to £30-£40, which you can't deny is impressive.
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