The Fault In Our Stars

 

Hey guys!

 

 

I know what you're thinking, not another post on The Fault In Our Stars. This is really not very original as everyone loves this story and is always writing and posting about it. But, I just feel so passionately about it.

 

I recently watched the film and it was honestly one of the best films I have ever seen. I was doubtful if the film would be half as good as the original novel by John Green, but it was. I love the way it was set out and all the characters were played perfectly.

 

 

If you don't know the story, if so, why not?!? I will briefly explain it now. (If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, do not read on, SPOILER ALERT.)

 

 

 

 

 

16 year old Hazel had been suffering from cancer since she was 13. There had be lots of ups and downs to her treatment, and were times where it seemed she would die. But no, she was put on a trial medicine name Phalanxifor which was currently keeping her alive.

After being forced to go to a support group by her parents, she meets a mysterious 18 year old boy named Augustus Waters. They fall in love and go on lots of exciting adventures together. Augustus was a past cancer patient and had had his leg amputated but had been cancer free for 14 months.

Whilst Hazel was at her worst, Augustus found out that he had cancer tumours throughout his body. He didn't tell Hazel this until a few weeks after, of which afterwards they made the most of the time they had left together. There beautiful love story expresses the true feeling of loosing someone you love.

 

What I like most about this book is that John Green hasn't just based it on the cancer side of things, but focused on the beautiful and true love that Hazel and Gus share. This novel was life changing for me and I love it so much.

 

 

 

Please if you haven't read this or seen the film, do it. (But bring tissues!)

 

 

 

This weeks favourite people;

 

CutiePieMarzia

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HeyClaire

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Treat yourself the way you want others to treat you.

 

 

 

 

My 2014 Summer Shower Essentials

Hey guys!

 

 

I thought I would type up another post for you to make up for the long period of time when I didn't post at all. Hope you enjoy!

 

 

The first thing I do when I jump in the shower is my hair. My hair is a combination of oily and dry. The ends tend to get extremely dry and split, while the roots tend to get oily in a under a day. So whilst I have to use a clarifying shampoo, I also have to use a moisturising conditioner.

 

I start with my new favourite shampoo, Schwarzkopf Gliss Total Repair Shampoo. I love this because it adds a gorgeous shine to the hair, without making it oily and repairs the ends.

I apply this twice, rinsing in between applications.

I then apply the matching conditioner, Schwarzkopf Gliss Total Repair Conditioner. This also does an amazing job at repairing the ends of my hair. I only apply this from the middle section of my hair, to the end as I don't want to increase the oil at the roots of my hair.

 

Then I move onto my body, I use The Body Shop Coconut Shower Cream. This smells absolutely delicious, as well as moisturising my body and keeping it squeaky clean. You really can't go wrong with The Body Shop, body products, hence the name.

 

That is pretty much all I use in the shower at the moment, if I'm going all out I will use the Soap & Glory Scrub Of Your Life, but not daily.

 

 

Thank you so much for reading!

 

 

MayBaby

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Lucas And Jenny

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Don't lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.

 

 

I love you all lots!

 

 

  

NYC; My New Obsession.

Hey guys!

 

 

I am so sorry that I have been away for so long. I just felt like I needed a break from the blogging world and I hope you respect that.

 

 

You may be quite surprised that I had never actually tried anything from the brand NYC until a couple of weeks ago. And let me tell you, I am obsessed!

 

 

The first thing I picked up was one of their eye shadow quads. Apart from the amazing shades what I loved most about this is that it also includes a primer and cream highlighter, of which both I love! The primer really neutralizes my eye lids and stops my eye shadow from creasing. My favourite shade is the matt medium brown, which I have been enjoying wearing the most. The quad is called 938 Union Square and is designed for brown eyes, I have green, oh well it is still beautiful.

 

Individual Eyes 938 Union Square $4.99 (I found this is a makeup outlet and am not sure where this exact palette is available in the UK, but Superdrug do stock NYC and their are similar palettes here )

 

Another item I got was the NYC City Duet Shimmer Powder in 382 Halo. Unfortunately I am pretty sure this is a limited edition product and as I did not purchase this in Superdrug or Boots, am not sure where you can purchase it. I have to say, this is my least favourite product. I was pleased to find this as the bronzer side is quite light so I thought it would be ideal for my pale skin, but it really does not transfer much colour and neither does the highlighter. It is very shimmery and does add a nice glow to the skin which is great for summer, so I don't hate it, but wouldn't recommend it if you decided to buy it for a bronzer.

 

 

 

The next thing I picked up was more eye shadow, but this time a trio. This was also a big hit with me as their eye shadows are extremely pigmented and the colours are gorgeous. I picked up the colour 003 Electric Funk. They do have some weird names. This includes a beautiful emerald green, a shimmery burgundy and a pretty bronze. I love how their eye shadows have a quilted pattern on them, it's different and very appealing.

 

(I also couldn't find this available anywhere, I'm sorry guys)

 

The last thing I got from NYC was their Toughen Up Nail Strengthener. Lately my nails have been getting very rough and just not their best as I have been wearing nail polish more often so I decided to try a nail strengthener so see if it would help. This product is a miracle worker. I immediately noticed a difference in my nails. I left this on for a good week and it completely changed my nails, as well as leaving a nice shine while on. I will definetley be repurchasing this and using it very often. I definetley recommend this if you want to fix up your nails, go and buy it now!!

 

NYC Toughen Up Strength

 

 

Thank you guys so much for reading!

 

 

This weeks favourite people;

 

MayBaby

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https://www.youtube.com/user/maybabyblogger

 

Lucas And Jenny

https://www.youtube.com/user/lucas

 

 

 

Never try to be better than someone else, learn from others and be the best that you feel you can be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OOTD 25.05.14

 

 

Hey guys!

 

I am very sorry that I did not post in the last few days. I believe in the post before last I kind of promised you an OOTD. Sorry it's a bit late, over a week ago now, but I hope you enjoy.

 

I went out for an evening meal for a family friends birthday.

 

 

Crop Top - H&M

Denim Jacket - H&M (No long available, similar here)

Black Leggings - River Island


I also, which does not happen very often, attempted to curl my stubbornly straight hair and as you can see it didn't turn out too well..


Thank you guys so much for reading, sorry this is a quick post!


P.S- In case you didn't already realise, I have changed the name of my blog to Mae Beauty, as I felt Perks Of My Life was a bit boring and common, hope you guys don't mind!


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Zoella
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Niomi Smart

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If you never try, you'll never know.