My red, sparkly, Christmas inspired shellac nails! What do you think?
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Sometimes things are better left unsaid...
Hello! This post is all about a conversation I had with someone that is on my drama course at uni who was very upset about something that happened the other day and it made me think about how in today's society, people tend to voice their opinions more freely without thinking about how it affects others.
In my drama course, we have the opportunity to go to a screening session where we can watch recordings of past theatre shows or films that are relevant to our current modules to inspire us and aid our learning. Yesterday, we watched a piece by a physical theatre company, DV8 called, 'Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men' which was all about homosexual murder and necrophilia (check out http://www.dv8.co.uk/home/review_the_financial_times_dead_dreams for more information about this piece). The piece was very bold and featured nudity and movements suggesting sexual acts.
The result of this shocked many people on my course who had not seen anything like it before (I had seen DV8's work before so I knew what to expect) and therefore voiced their opinions about how they felt about seeing two men together and called it 'disgusting' and many of the guys in the room said that they would prefer seeing two women together. However, they did not think about how it affected other people in the room, particularly my friend who is gay who may now feels as if he sexuality isn't accepted. But really, what difference does it make if what we were watching was featuring a male and female showing affection, to two females and then two males? Why is a man and women together more accepted in society? Love is love right?
This made me think more about not only how society perceives gay people and the use of the word 'gay' as an adjective for something negative, but also about how we voice our opinions. Maybe we need to be more sensitive when we voice our opinions and think more about how people around us perceive it. With social media being so popular in today's society, it is so easy to voice a bold opinion because you feel protected by a screen and don't have to say it to anyone's face, however perhaps we need to think more about how other's may see it.
I'm not saying we shouldn't voice our opinions, I'm voicing mine right now! But something are better left unsaid. Those guys in my drama class didn't think about how their opinions affected those around them. Yes, they may not have liked watching two men show their attraction to one another, but they didn't have to express it in such a vocal and defensive manner, particularly with one of their friends, who is gay, sitting right by them. If anything, they really should have been looking at the amazing way DV8 uses physical theatre to communicate different themes and how they could interpret this in their own drama pieces.
That is all!
In my drama course, we have the opportunity to go to a screening session where we can watch recordings of past theatre shows or films that are relevant to our current modules to inspire us and aid our learning. Yesterday, we watched a piece by a physical theatre company, DV8 called, 'Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men' which was all about homosexual murder and necrophilia (check out http://www.dv8.co.uk/home/review_the_financial_times_dead_dreams for more information about this piece). The piece was very bold and featured nudity and movements suggesting sexual acts.
The result of this shocked many people on my course who had not seen anything like it before (I had seen DV8's work before so I knew what to expect) and therefore voiced their opinions about how they felt about seeing two men together and called it 'disgusting' and many of the guys in the room said that they would prefer seeing two women together. However, they did not think about how it affected other people in the room, particularly my friend who is gay who may now feels as if he sexuality isn't accepted. But really, what difference does it make if what we were watching was featuring a male and female showing affection, to two females and then two males? Why is a man and women together more accepted in society? Love is love right?
This made me think more about not only how society perceives gay people and the use of the word 'gay' as an adjective for something negative, but also about how we voice our opinions. Maybe we need to be more sensitive when we voice our opinions and think more about how people around us perceive it. With social media being so popular in today's society, it is so easy to voice a bold opinion because you feel protected by a screen and don't have to say it to anyone's face, however perhaps we need to think more about how other's may see it.
I'm not saying we shouldn't voice our opinions, I'm voicing mine right now! But something are better left unsaid. Those guys in my drama class didn't think about how their opinions affected those around them. Yes, they may not have liked watching two men show their attraction to one another, but they didn't have to express it in such a vocal and defensive manner, particularly with one of their friends, who is gay, sitting right by them. If anything, they really should have been looking at the amazing way DV8 uses physical theatre to communicate different themes and how they could interpret this in their own drama pieces.
That is all!
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
The Student Chapter: 1- Uni Bedroom and Bathroom Haul
As I'm leaving home and all, the first thing that came to mind was shopping. Because, of course, I'd be needing loads of new (pink, sparkly and wonderful) things. So here is the first shopping haul- the bedroom and bathroom.
Bedroom
My theme for my room has naturally just became pink and girly (with a few owls dotted here and there.. not real ones though.. just to clarify..) The theme sprung from purchasing my duvet covers from BHS. It is a reversible sheet with girly images (like a pot of tea, flowers, bunting, butterflies etc.) on one side and flowers on the other. I brought a matching pillow and an owl cushion to go with it.
I then got a few bits and pieces for my room. I purchased a flowery box to put my jewellery and hair accessories in from the CO-OP as well as another pink box for nail varnishes. Then I found this rope hanger for scarves and belts to hang on the back of your door in IKEA as well as a vase and clothes hangers. My 'Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake' clock was from a friend and the clapper board was also a gift from Debenhams. I also have a tea light holder that I have put a fake flower in for decoration and another small box for rings.
Bathroom
For my bathroom, I found matching towel hooks and lotions box in CO-OP as well as some light and dark pink towels in the sale.
Flying out of the Nest
Hello there! I feel like I haven't posted for a long time :(
Sorry if you feel like I have abandoned you but that is not the case! I just
have been super super busy at the moment.
Why? Because I am officially leaving the nest and flying out into the big,
scary world in just a few days! EEEKK! Yes, I am departing from the comforts of
my lovely home to go to University. But, I've decided I'm not going alone. Instead
I am taking you with me! As I plan to start a new chapter in my life, I have
decided to start a new chapter on my blog as well. I plan to document my
student life on my blog in a new 'Student Chronicle'. The first section will be
all about my university room hauls, then to night-life, fashion and finally the
actual studying! So what do you say? Are you ready to enter the big wide world
with me? Then let's beginnnn!!!!!
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Shellac Nails Review
Hey there!!
It feels like it has been so long since I last blogged, but life has been busy busy busy at the moment with getting ready for university in September! (Will hopefully do a 'University Haul' soon!)
Anyway, as the title of this post suggests, I recently got a Shellac manicure at a Hen Party. I was a bit reluctant about it at first because I had heard bad reviews about how it can damage your nails etc.. But I thought I would give it ago and honestly, I am so so happy I did!
The application of the shellac nail varnish took about 15 mins, which included a base coat, two coats of the nail varnish and a top coat and each coat dried by a UV nail dryer. It dried within seconds so there was none of this 'wafting your hands around in the hair for half an hour until completely dry' that you are meant to do with normal nail varnish.
So after I had it done, the manicure stayed perfect all through the 'Just Dance' Wii session and 'Sing Star' and has in fact remained perfect 5 days after! In fact shellac is said to staye on for 2 weeks which is amazing as my usual nail varnish usually lasts for a few days!
Overall, I am very happy with my shellac nails and it only cost me £16 which is definitely worth the value!
I plan to update this post in about a week's time on how my nails have lasted and how easily the nail varnish removed and the condition of my nails so watch this space!!!!
This is how my nails looked minutes after the manicure!!
It feels like it has been so long since I last blogged, but life has been busy busy busy at the moment with getting ready for university in September! (Will hopefully do a 'University Haul' soon!)
Anyway, as the title of this post suggests, I recently got a Shellac manicure at a Hen Party. I was a bit reluctant about it at first because I had heard bad reviews about how it can damage your nails etc.. But I thought I would give it ago and honestly, I am so so happy I did!
The application of the shellac nail varnish took about 15 mins, which included a base coat, two coats of the nail varnish and a top coat and each coat dried by a UV nail dryer. It dried within seconds so there was none of this 'wafting your hands around in the hair for half an hour until completely dry' that you are meant to do with normal nail varnish.
So after I had it done, the manicure stayed perfect all through the 'Just Dance' Wii session and 'Sing Star' and has in fact remained perfect 5 days after! In fact shellac is said to staye on for 2 weeks which is amazing as my usual nail varnish usually lasts for a few days!
Overall, I am very happy with my shellac nails and it only cost me £16 which is definitely worth the value!
I plan to update this post in about a week's time on how my nails have lasted and how easily the nail varnish removed and the condition of my nails so watch this space!!!!
This is how my nails looked minutes after the manicure!!
This is how my nails looked 5 days after my manicure!!
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
A Night In Town Outfit Choices
Hi guys! How are you?
I'm going into town tomorrow night with my best girlfriends for some drinks and a bit of night clubbing. But I need your advice on which outfit I should wear!
I brought some cute wedges today so would like to wear them but which outfit do they go better with? Should I play it sassy and sexy it cute and girly?
I need you! Just post a comment down below which outfit you prefer or maybe you might have another suggestion?
Thanks, you lifesaver!
Love Just Al xxxx
Shopping Outfit of the Day- British Summer Edition
One thing us Brit's have to get used to is that summer doesn't always mean sunshine and warm weather. Today I had a driving lesson and then went to do a bit of shopping. Although it was sunny outside, the weather wasn't near the 20 degree mark. So I decided to show you my take on an English shopping outfit to show how I look summery, without getting goose bumps!
So my shopping look is made up of black skinny jeans from River Island, I light, white, floaty blouse from New Look which keeps you cool even on the hottest days, a denim, spotty waist-coat from the Angel range in Marks and Spenser's, nude ballet pumps from Tesco's and a brown bag from New Look.
Because this look is sleeveless, it keeps me cool throughout the day and has a summery feel even if there are clouds in the sky. I can also take the waistcoat off throughout the day if it warms up a little bit and the outfit still looks good. On a hotter day, I could team my top half of my outfit with a skater skirt which would look really cute too!
Accessories!
My ring was a present from one of my friends so I'm not sure where it is from but my pale pink bracelet's are from Primark.
I seem to have a bird theme going on with my jewellery as my bird necklace is from Dorothy Perkins and matches my bird ring :)
I keep my hair out of my face with this cute spotty clip from New Look :)
So my shopping look is made up of black skinny jeans from River Island, I light, white, floaty blouse from New Look which keeps you cool even on the hottest days, a denim, spotty waist-coat from the Angel range in Marks and Spenser's, nude ballet pumps from Tesco's and a brown bag from New Look. 
Because this look is sleeveless, it keeps me cool throughout the day and has a summery feel even if there are clouds in the sky. I can also take the waistcoat off throughout the day if it warms up a little bit and the outfit still looks good. On a hotter day, I could team my top half of my outfit with a skater skirt which would look really cute too!Accessories!
My ring was a present from one of my friends so I'm not sure where it is from but my pale pink bracelet's are from Primark.
I keep my hair out of my face with this cute spotty clip from New Look :)
And that's it for my outfit of the day! I hope you like it :)
Love Just Al xxx
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