Sights and Sounds: October

I used to do a regular post Music to My Ears where I shared some of the  music I was really into that month but I've decided to give it a little revamp to include any TV shows, movies or books I've particularly enjoyed each month. So even though it's the middle of November now practically I'm going have a little look back at some of my October favourites

Sights

Celeste and Jesse Forever

It's been a long since I've watched a movie and completely fallen in love with it. I think my attention span has gotten a lot worse as I've gotten older so I rarely have the patience to sit through an entire movie these days. There was just something about this movie that I really enjoyed. It's not your typical rom-com, it's very bittersweet and just more adult. Life isn't like the Hollywood romances we see in movies and this film really highlights this. And I love the line 'Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?' I think that's something I need to remind myself of more. Also the soundtrack is delightful. Please note this movie is called Celeste and Jesse Forever not Daphne and Celeste Forever as I keep saying to people (Bonus points to you if you get that!)

American Horror Story: Coven

(Warning: Creepy trailer not for the faint hearted)

I loved the first season of American Horror Story, it was genuinely so scary and creepy that I had to stop watching it late at night because it freaked me out so much. Then I just couldn't really get into the second season so stopped watching about half way through but when I heard this season was going to be focused on a coven of witches I just knew I would love it. Some of my favourite movies feature witches so I couldn't see how I wouldn't like this. It was also features the fabulous trio of Jessica Lange, Angela Basset and Kathy Bate, three supreme actresses who always bring their A game. I don't really want to give too much away about it in case I spoil it for some of you but basically it features a coven of witches at a special school in New Orleans. It has voodoo, black magic, some pretty dark moments but a lot of humour. It's definitely not as scary as the first season but thoroughly enjoyable. I recommend to all!

Sounds

First Aid Kit/ Wolf

This song was on a compilation album I got called Young Folks (Amazing album- get it!) At first I hated it, it was weird and I just didn't like. But the more I played it the more I started to love it, I got a little obsessed and played it over and over again. I haven't actually listened to any other songs by this band but I must go look them up because if they're all like this I think I will enjoy them every much.

Lorde/ Royals

I know, I know everyone is just creaming themselves over Lorde these days but she is very good! I like this song it's catchy and very sing alongable (made up a new word there, spread it round)

So there you go a little insight into my obsessions this month. What are you enjoying this month? Hit up the comments and let me know

Love

S x

Love me Beauty- October Box review

I recently made the decision to sign up for a monthly beauty box. I know, I know very late to the party. Beauty boxes have been around for a few years and remember when I was student I really wanted to sign up the Glossy Boxes but I could barely afford to pay my rent at the time so it wasn't the ideal time to be throwing my money away.
I then just forgot all about beauty boxes until the other day when they randomly just popped into my head. So I did a little research on the different kinds and companies that do them and settled upon Love Me Beauty. The thing that appealed to me about these boxe, as opposed to others, was the fact you get a choice of three boxes and you know what you're going to get. I know some people like the surprise of not knowing but there's a lot of products out there I wouldn't really be interested in so I might as well ensure I'm getting at least one thing in the box I'd actually use. The box offers at least two full size products and three sample sized items. I took out a three month subscription which cost around £30 plus post and packaging. Three days later my first box arrived!

I was a little underwhelmed when it first arrived I thought it would be bigger. And I also kind of thought it would be like gift wrapped or something. I don't know why I just did! But luckily when I opened the box I was more impressed.

It was sooo pretty. I ripped it open and immediately starting smelling everything. Why is it the first thing I do with any new product is smell it? I even had a wee sniff of the eyeliner...I'm a weirdo.

It had a wee menu giving details about all the different products. I was excited I just wanted to run a bath and try them out. So what did I get? I hear you all ask!

Amie Skincare Spring Clean Cooling Clay Mask x 2 RRP £1.50

I slapped this on my face immediately I love a good face mask. The texture was really thick and smooth and one sachet covered my face completely. The smell was amazing, really limey. I love the smell of limes so that's probably why I loved it. I accidently left this on my face for ages because I got distracted while waiting for my bath to fill but when I eventually washed it off my skin was really soft. A day later and it still feels pretty good. I would definitely consider buying this again for £1.50 you can't really go wrong

Balm Balm Balance Bath and Shower RRP £6 (Full size)

This is tiny I have to say. It's only 5ml so I assumed it was a sample but apparently this is full sized! I'm not a big fan of bath oils I prefer a good bubble bath. But it smelled nice enough I suppose but there is no way I would £6 for such a tiny thing that only lasted for two baths.

Weleda MILLET Nourishing Shampoo RRP £8.95 (Sample size)

Sorry for the terrible photo, I took the pictures really quickly then rush off to try out all my new products so by the time I realise this photo was awful I'd already used the shampoo. The shampoo was alright. I mean shampoo is shampoo it cleans your hair. I usually just buy whatever they have in Poundland or on offer. I'm usually more fussy about my conditioner than my shampoo. But this shampoo is grand and my hair felt softer afterwards. Porbably wouldn't buy it again though.

Lord and Berry Smudge Proof Eyeliner RRP £7.50 (Full Size)

Got to be honest I haven't used this yet. I've been working loads this week and I never wear make up in work so this has just been sitting on my make up table Right hang on I'll go and stick some on. 

Just put it on, it's a grey colour and did take a couple of layers to make it look good. The colour is #719 Smoke. I don't have a grey eyeliner, in fact all my eyeliners are black so it's good to have a different colour. I'm not overly sure about this product, it didn't go on smoothly they way I like my eyeliners to but maybe once I've used it a couple of times it will blunt a little and be easier to apply.

Anatomicals Body Scrub RRP £3.50 (Full size)

I love a good body scrub, I'm forever trying out new ones and the mean reason I chose this box was because it had a body scrub in it. I quite like this, it smells nice and fresh, like grapefruit. It lathers up well into a good foam and it did left my skin soft. It's quite cheap too which is always a bonus. But wouldn't buy it again, not because it's no good but because I very rarely buy the same scrub twice there's just too many choices out there.

That's the October box and I've already put my order in for the November one. It looks quite good, a couple more make up items which are my favourites!

Hope this was helpful for anyone considering signing up for a beauty box.

Love

S x

Outfit of the day

I don't know why I don't do more outfit of the day posts. They're so easy and I could have a couple scheduled for when I won't have time to do proper posts. I guess it's because it can be quite time consuming getting the the photos, editing them and posting them up. Also I keep forgetting to get someone to take a photo of me when I have a nice outfit. But I have now roped my mum into being my official photographer. So here is the first, of hopefully many, outfit of the day posts.

Shirt/Primark

Jeans/ Primark

Boots/ Asda

Necklace/ Primark

Can you tell I love Primark?

Love 

Sx