Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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I'm going to be upfront: I've never seen any of the Star Wars movies. It's not that I don't want to, but I feel like all the major plot twists have been spoiled for me already. Nonetheless, I went ahead and watched the seventh episode, Star Wars: The Force Awakens on New Year's Day, and let me tell you, I was blown away!

*warning* spoilers ahead!

Let's get to the main point. I'm shocked, my family's shocked, Buzzfeed's shocked: in a galaxy far, far away, Han Solo was killed. GASP. Each movie before this had equally shocking scenes, so I guess I should've seen something coming. I just never thought it would be Han Solo; so many things relate back to him and Star Wars without him seems wrong!

For a lot of movies, the girl protagonist is whiny, irritating, and weak. I am very happy to say that Rey is not one of those cookie-cutter mains. In a way, she reminds me very much of the beloved Agent Peggy Carter: she's a strong, independent female, they both have English accents, and at angles she looks like her too. The fact that Rey is a talented fighter and pilot makes her character even better. Also, the compulsion ability she possesses due to the Force was a nice touch.

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With all movies comes a ship that's set to sail. The most obvious ship (aside from Leia and Han) was Rey and Finn. Their meeting was practically designed for them to end up together. However, what was so painfully refreshing about the whole situation was that they didn't end up together at the end. Granted, there are still two more episodes to go, but nothing was forced. They didn't create this clichéd scene where the two of them share a kiss and declare undying love for each other. My friends and I agree that this is one of the factors that made The Force Awakens so enjoyable.

My list of favourite characters is unnecessarily (or is it?) long, and General Hux and Kylo Ren are definitely on it. Their bitter anger towards everything is wonderfully portrayed by Domhnall Gleeson and Adam Driver, respectively. The first time Hux appeared on screen I couldn't resist thinking, "Bill Weasley!" Ren actually had me fooled when Han pleaded him to leave the First Order, and he agreed to do so. Though I'm shocked at the brutal murder, I really liked his character.

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On the topic of Ren, unless you have been living under a rock, you must have seen the Emo Kylo Ren memes somewhere; I for one am IN LOVE with them. The whole emo vibe mixed in with Ren's parental issues and struggle for power is undoubtedly hilarious!

*gestures* *door opens* yes Rey you see when you are as powerful as I you can do these things "kylo that was an automatic door"

— Emo Kylo Ren (@KyloR3n) December 31, 2015

~you are what you love, not who loves you~ i'm darth vader

— Emo Kylo Ren (@KyloR3n) December 29, 2015

There are a ton more on the Twitter page so check it out here.

Was I the only one excited about the cameos? Thomas Sangster, one of my favourite actors, unexpectedly popped up during the scene when Finn and Poe were escaping the First Order base, but sadly got blown up after 3 seconds of screen time. Bummer! Billie Lourd a.k.a. my favourite Chanel too made an appearance as Lieutenant Connix, who worked in the Resistance base. Daniel Craig also appeared in the movie as the stormtrooper Rey used compulsion on when she got captured. 

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It's safe to say I'm excited for the next episode, coming out in May 2017. I would definitely like to learn more about the origins of, well, everyone - especially Poe Dameron and Rey - and I'm quite certain we will. 2017's a long way away, but I'm already anticipating the eighth episode!

So, all in all, I really enjoyed Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you haven't seen it, what are you doing now?!




Have a lovely day! x

I've Been Thinking Too Much | 10 Things

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One. I stayed up late last night to an ungodly hour (into the AM if you're wondering) and watched Marie Antoinette, directed by Sophia Coppola. Whew, what an extravaganza of a movie! Marie Antoinette's frivolous lifestyle makes me wonder a. how did nobody point out that fact that she was wasting millions earlier, and b. did she not get tired of wearing all those dresses and wigs. I like how the movie was a historical film, yet it was refreshingly modern, what with the snappy, guitar-filled score. Oh, and now I am craving all sorts of desserts; the Ladurée macaroons featured in one scene looked divine. It's a wonder Marie Antoinette didn't get any cavities from her constant snacking on pastries and cakes! 

Two. Having no luck with finding a comfortable pair of ripped-at-the-knees black skinny jeans, I DIY-ed my own. I am absolutely in love with them. The knee rips make wearing long pants in HK's humidity a lot more comfortable, and overall they just look good. I'm not scared to admit that I feel like a total badass in them c:

Three. In honour of National Dance Day, I would just like to say that I am loving my dance class at the moment. After so many years of no dance classes, a couple of months ago I took dancing back up. I've forgotten the thrill of dance class; with each lesson I get to improve my technique, learn new routines, and generally have fun. Plus, the additional exercise does no harm! We recently learnt a routine to The Weeknd's 'Can't Feel My Face' and, despite me not being able to spin quick enough within a beat, I'm enjoying everything. 

Four. When I came back from Singapore, a group of friends and I went bowling. This was when I found out that my bowling game seriously sucks. I haven't been bowling in forever, so I guess I should cut myself some slack. Even so, a little disappointing considering bowling's fun, I used to be able to strike, and my score would be above 50.

Five. This one's a given, but I've been active on Tumblr everyday. It's strange to think that I've reblogged quite a fair amount already, yet that's only a slither in the Tumblr universe and there's more to come. Not to be all self-promo-y or anything, but check out my Tumblr here! It would be awesome to communicate with you guys and answer any questions. 

Six. Last week I got really annoyed with my Essie top coat; the tip wear was ridiculous! I was so done with it, and decided to purchase another bottle of Seche Vite. The ingredients used to make it aren't the best, but it really does work. I'm wearing Sally Hansen's Lacey Lilac right now, and it's held up nicely for a few days already. 

Seven. With the endless hours of freedom, I used that time to make things. My better creations out of the lot are a clay bowl, a chevron wire ring, and a crystal bullet choker. I attempted faux druzy pendants, but haven't quite got the grasp of it yet. When I do, I'm pretty sure there'll be a tutorial up on this blog!

Eight. I have been listening to Twenty One Pilots, nonstop. They came to Hong Kong last week and - sob - I didn't go. I regret not going very much as I have really come to love their music. Blurryface is another one of those golden albums; all of the track are favourites of mine. I haven't listened to Vessel enough to add it onto the list, but I am pretty sure in the future it will be on there. 

Nine. Though I didn't go to the concert, my sister did. She showed me a few videos and pictures she took, and Tyler Joseph was wearing one of the most gorgeous kimonos I have ever seen. I am currently on the lookout for one like it, so if you have any ideas where I can get one that isn't too expensive, please let me know! And yes, Tyler Joseph's outfit game for the concert was on point. He's been sporting black-grey paint on his arms and neck for his Blurryface alter ego, and it actually works on him. If I ever tried to do that, I would probably end up looking like I fell into the drain!

Ten. The cork board over my desk was getting a bit cluttered, so I revamped it. I updated the polaroid pictures, rearranged my rings, and printed out a few new Tumblr images. That being said, I just couldn't take down Sassy Sangster; his expression is basically me on the inside. 

Ahhhhhhh, it was good to get all that off my chest! It's nice to blog about stuff like this; there's no pressure to confine to any structure, and I personally like reading these types of posts. If you're new here, hi, I'm Hazel! All my links are on the sidebar, so go ahead and pop me a message!

Lastly, it turns out that this is my 100th post. Wow. I normally don't really go into too much detail over blog statistics, but in my eyes, 100 posts is a milestone. Thanks for all your support, it really means a lot to me!

I'll see you soon! x

May/June Favourites

Hey there!

As I'm writing this, my shoulders are burning and my back aches. Anyways, here's my May and June Favourites! I've been putting in more effort lately with my channel, tweaking the cover art and adding thumbnails to videos. Thumbnails, surprisingly, are really fun to make!

See you soon! x

Why I'm Stressed and Cornflower Blue | April Favourites!

Hey there!

It's the end (ish) of the month, which means it's time for my favourites! It felt really good to film again, and hopefully I'll be able to continue filming. If you've got anything specific you would like to see, don't hesitate to leave a comment on the video or down below!

I'm sorry this was a little late, YouTube wasn't working with me last night!

That's all for today, see you soon! x

So I've Been Watching Movies Lately...

While this Easter allowed me to rest, it also gave me time to catch up on the few movies I missed in the cinema. During my time in school I had my weekends reserved for studying and didn't have the time to go out. When the holidays came round I downloaded these movies onto my laptop one by one, and watched them within several nights. Overall I watched The Theory of Everything, Cinderella, Insurgent, and Whiplash.

*warning* spoilers ahead!

The Theory of Everything

This was the first movie that kickstarted my watching this break. I had been wanting to watch this movie for a longggg time, with my friend egging me to watch it because it was that good. Even though I lack interest in Science, the trailer immediately got me hooked. The Theory of Everything tells the story of Stephen Hawking and his ex-wife Jane Wilde, how they met, and how they managed Hawking's disease. I'm no professional film critic, but I thought the acting was incredible. Eddie Redmayne conveyed the various stages of the disease very well through his acting, and it really brought the scenario to life. The movie also made me want to live during that time period, as I have quite the fascination with the 60s.

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one of my favourite scenes from the movie - that May Ball was so dreamy!

Cinderella

I had no plan to watch Cinderella, but ended up doing so and loving it! Maybe it's because I'm a sucker for a fairytale and a happy ending, but it included a good moral message that was really emphasised. I thought it was a good thing, considering 98% of the house I was in consisted of younger girls; it also served as a reminder to the rest of us aged 12+ viewers. Lily James played a gorgeous Cinderella and Richard Madden was the perfect prince!

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Insurgent

To be honest, I thought Insurgent could've been better. Wait, wait, before you Divergent fans come after me, hear me out. I have never read the books, mainly because I've heard too many spoilers about the series, especially the ginormous one from Allegiant. I watched Divergent and thought it was pretty good. The dystopia theme has been used throughout so many YA books, but the concept of factions intrigued me. Tris was a decent protagonist, too. The storyline was interesting and I was excited to continue it in Insurgent. But, Insurgent wasn't the best. I know movies have that linger-too-long stare for dramatic effect, and I can usually bear them, but they were a little annoying in this movie. And there were quite a few stares. 

From the movie, Caleb stood out to me. I felt so sorry for him and what he was going through throughout; he didn't have the ability to fight anyone or survive in more hectic environments. When Tris, Four and Caleb jumped onto the train and got attacked by the factionless, Caleb had to defend himself by attacking the factionless who was attacking him (whew, take a second to process that!). His moment of disbelief and regret really spoke to me because it was clear that harming another person made him feel uncomfortable and guilty. I don't blame him for not helping Tris on the train, or siding with Jeanine; he just wasn't capable of combat or killing, nor did he want to fight or kill.

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Whiplash

This has got to be the most artsy, indie movie I have ever watched. It's a movie where they didn't delve in too deep on backgrounds and history, and everything was very in-the-moment. It didn't leave me too attached which I thought was a good spin, but I do wish they gave more detail on Terence Fletcher's background.

It has also got to be the most distressing, harrowing movie that I have ever watched. Seeing Andrew get bullied by Fletcher was absolutely horrifying, but I couldn't pull my eyes away from the screen. It saddened me that even though he was just in a car crash, Andrew's mind was on getting to the competition venue on time and performing on stage. There was a scene where it cut to the hi-hat covered in sweat and blood; it really got to me. Andrew's determination and resilience is definitely something to be admired. Call me crazy, but I kind of understand why Andrew continued his drumming even though Fletcher went all throw-a-chair-I'll-beat-you-the-eff-up crazy.

Overall, I quite liked Whiplash.

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Those have been the movies I watched over Easter break! School starts tomorrow and I am genuinely petrified for what's about to come: mocks, assessments, tests, bluagh. Wish me luck!



I'll see you soon! x

August Favourite[s]

Hey guys!

This month has been a blur, from saying goodbye to summer to getting used to the new class schedules. I haven't had much time to take note of favourites these few weeks, but one thing (or is it two?) stood out to me in particular: Guardians of the Galaxy. If you've seen my last post, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Today's post will be dedicated to just that!

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Where to start, where to start? I didn't know much about the Guardians as I had never heard of them or seen a comic with them in it. If you asked me last month about 'The Guardians of the Galaxy' from Marvel, I would be like "Wait, what?". Nonetheless, I knew I would definitely be watching this movie because it's a Marvel movie and I'm a Marvel fan. On an ish-unrelated note, I saw this post on tumblr and found it hilarious.

"Marvel movies are just for guys."

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Khloe's face doe

So blah blah blah, watched the movie, consumed a Starbucks muffin while doing so. Now on to the gushing part. I can honestly say that GOTG is my favourite Marvel movie so far. For me to say this is huge because I vaguely remember watching The Avengers and thinking "That's my favourite." Even out of the movies that came out/I watched over the summer (Life After Beth, TFIOS, Blended, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past [the X-Men movies don't really count as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe]), I would rank GOTG as number one. 

First thing to mention: Chris Pratt. He is such a cool guy! I admire him so much for his decision to lose 60kg for the role as Peter Quill. In an interview, he said that he wanted to play the role of a superhero right, and he had to work hard for it. Super inspiring and he did not disappoint! 

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BWAHAHAHAHA.

Next is Karen Gillan; she is a total BOSS. I love Nebula so much, even though she's a bad guy. Her makeup fascinates me, with all the hardware embedded into her face. The blue of her skin contrasts the complete black of her eyes, and that's what gives her her evil look. Again, for the actor to play the role they had to make major changes. Karen Gillan could've opted for a bald cap, but instead went all the way and shaved all her hair off. The dedication!

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The movie is a perfect combination of wit, humour, action, and awww-ness (I am Groot!). Rocket Racoon's is-it-geniune-is-it-not laugh had me burst out laughing during that scene, and the ending bit, where Ronan was killed, had me on the edge of my seat. 

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"Twelve percent?" [starts laughing]

"That's a fake laugh.

"It's real!"

"Totally fake!"

"That is the most real, authentic, hysterical laugh of my entire life because THAT IS NOT A PLAN!"

I thought the costumes were on point for this movie. Although the alien-space theme was the focus point, the costumes weren't super cheesy and worn-out; they were bright, fun, and skilfully designed. Same goes to the green screen effects and the spaceships. 

The second half to this post would be on the tracks of Guardians of the Galaxy (haha yep, two things) The music is what made GOTG such a good movie. The 'Awesome Mix, Vol. 1' soundtrack is filled with oldies that gives the movie its vintage charm. I love the contrast of BAM BAM BAM to "He's gonna recommend you to the spirit in the skyyyy"; the result is unique and, to put it bluntly, epic. My two favourites out of the soundtrack are 'Cherry Bomb' by The Runaways, and 'Hooked On a Feeling' by Blue Suede. TBH I had never heard of these songs before the movie, and I have really been missing out! Both tracks were played when the Guardians were all in Kyln, and the way 'Cherry Bomb' is played when they have their group walk (every superhero movie has the obligatory group walk/pose which is always my favourite part) is the best. The lyrics totally match the bad-ass don't-mess-with-us vibe.

There was this absolutely brilliant video of the 'Hooked On a Feeling' scene but YouTube has taken it down *sad face*

To say I enjoyed this movie would be a total understatement. It is hands-down the best movie I've watched this summer, possibly this year. As always, I encourage you to go watch it. Actually, no, I am telling you to watch it, not even asking, because asking in this case is irrelevant. WATCH IT :)

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That's it for today. I now have to go do two things: 1. sleep because I am sick but cannot afford to miss school (so many assignments going on!) and 2. get a jacket like Peter Quill's so I can relive the amazing movie that Guardians of the Galaxy is every time I wear it!

Have a good week and I'll talk to you in the next post xx

The Fault In Our Stars

Hey guys :)

Summer is almost over for me, and I go back to school in two weeks. I'm the type of person that likes going school supply shopping, but isn't too keen on the school section of this. Am I the only one?

Anyways, yesterday I finally paused The Sims 3 (my couple recently turned into vampires!), got out of my sweatpants, and, with a friend, watched The Fault In Our Stars.

*moment of fangirl-ness*

First off, I have read the book. I've probably read it twice since I bought it who-knows-when; it may seem few, but the story just stuck to me. It's not an average teens-in-love kind of story, which I see too many of every time I walk into Page One. The characters are witty, open-minded, and grasp the sense of reality.

I thought the movie was brilliant. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort really captured the spirit of Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters. The chemistry between them was genuine, which I must applaud them on, considering they played siblings in Divergent! They share many awwww moments such as:

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Another thing that made the movie so enjoyable is that actual quotes from the book were slipped into the script. Throughout the movie I perked up whenever a quote was said because I could really relate the scene to the book. I like how it stayed true to the book, because the book is beautifully written.

Additionally, little touches made this love story a modern one, such as the little text bubbles that appeared on screen, or the gmail popups.

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The first half of the movie contained all of those cute, couple-y moments. However towards the end, I COULD NOT STOP CRYING. Similar to Gwen Stacy's death in TASM2, I knew Augustus' death was coming, but only when that scene played out could I comprehend the situation. It just isn't fair to Hazel to go through more pain, even through her sickness, but as Peter Van Houten wrote, "Pain demands to be felt." Scenes like:

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I wanted to sob out loud, but you know, dignity, dignity.

A few other things worth mentioning:

• the scenery in Amsterdam was stunning

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• the soundtrack is addictive, especially Ed Sheeran's 'All Of The Stars' and Charli XCX's 'Boom Clap'

Last thing before I wrap it up: Isaac is such an under-rated character. People mainly focus on Hazel and Gus, but I keep thinking about the relationship between Isaac and Gus. Isaac has it pretty tough: he loses his sight, his girlfriend, then his best friend :(

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Well, there you have it: what I think about the "The Fault In Our Stars" movie. If the message isn't clear, I love it and you should watch it (with at least a pack of tissues in an easily-accessible place so you can reach for one during the movie)!

Before I start crying about the movie again, I'm going to end with one of my favourite quotes from the book:

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Have a good day and I'll see you soon x

Summer Tag

Hey guys!

As you may know, we're now in the middle of summer! I thought it would be fun to do a tag, since I haven't done one in a few weeks. Apparently there was a spring tag that I did not know of, so as compensation I will answer questions from the summer tag!

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This tag is from the blog Hollisters Happenings (or Hollistershappenings) so make sure you check it out.

Let's start!

1. What is the best part about summer?
I love the sunshine during the summer, especially on those days when the sky is blue. Most of the time the sky in Hong Kong is all muggy and horrible, so on those where the sky is clear, I savour the sunlight.

2. Do you tan or burn?
I tan, but my face gets red super easily when in contact with warmth.

3. Favourite summer nail polish?
Summer is a time for bright nail polish, and I really like "Kiss Me On My Tulips" my OPI. The formula is great, it's fully opaque in two coats, and it doesn't take forever to dry!

4. Favourite summer drink/beverage?
Recently I have been drinking this Japanese milk that tastes like coffee. It's nice and refreshing, especially when chilled.

5. Favourite summer clothing item?
Skirts all the way! I know you can wear skirts in the winter as well, but they don't keep you warm enough. I own several skirts in different colours and patterns, all circle skirts which I wear high-waisted.

6. Favourite current app during this summer?
Lately I've been using Snapchat more often. I find the concept of it really handy and fun.

7. Favourite summer movie?
I don't have a favourite movie for the summer, to be honest. However, I have yet to watch "The Fault In Our Stars" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" this summer, so that might change.

8. Favourite summer beauty product?
Are hair products counted as beauty products? Anyways, I love sea salt spray during the summer because you get nice texture and waves without having to physically go to the beach every day. I am currently using the Professional Ocean Spritz Sea Salt Spray, which I picked up in Bonjour. It has a smell that's hard to describe, but it smells pretty good.

9. Favourite summer activity?
No particular favourite, but I like going bowling or swimming.

10. Favourite type of lip product for the summer?
Lip balm, always. Personally I've never had sunburnt lips, but I slather on coats of lip balm during the summer to avoid them. The one I am using right now is the peppermint Burt's Bees lip balm. I also like tinted lip balms, such as Maybelline's Baby Lips in Berry Bomb.

So those are my answers! I tag anyone who reads this to complete this tag, so have fun with it.

And have fun during this summer; stay safe and be happy.

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See you xx

Tag: Harry Potter

Hey guys :)

First of all, I'm now caught up with The Big Bang Theory. I've finished all 7 seasons in a month, and yesterday I watched the season 7 finale. I'm not going to spoil it for you guys, but I have to say I'm a little disappointed with how it ended :/ Anyone else feeling the same way?

Anyways, not a lot has been going on lately, so this post is a tag post! I thought I would do a Harry Potter-themed tag because the new HP 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' movie release date has just been released. I really like HP. I've read the books at least 5 times, and watch the movies every summer when it comes on TV as the 'Weekend Blockbuster'. I would kill to go to Universal Orlando's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, drink a butterbeer, and buy a wand. Hopefully in the future, I'll be able to go visit it!

But anyways, here goes!

P.S. the pics come from WeHeartIt, credits to the owners.

1. Favourite book?
Either 'Goblet of Fire' or 'Half-Blood Prince'. I really can't decide between the two.

2. Favourite movie?
I really like 'Goblet of Fire', but the second half of 'Deathly Hallows Part 2' contains the iconic battle scene. Again, can't choose (this goes to show how good Harry Potter really is!).

3. Least favourite book?
'Prisoner of Azkaban'. I found it a little bit boring in the middle :/

4. Parts of the book/movie that made you cry?
When Fred died. I felt really sad reading and watching about it, and I felt worse when I thought about how the twins were separated :( Also, the scene when Ron says "It's not much, but it's home." The Burrow basically holds the essence of the Weasley family, and I hated it when Bellatrix destroyed it. Ok, last one: when Hermione had to wipe her parent's memory of her :(

5. If you could hook up with any HP character, who would it be?
First of all, 'hook up' just sounds plain nasty when used in the HP context. But one of the Weasley twins would be my answer. They're just so fun-loving and carefree, especially when it comes to exams!

6. Favourite character?
It's quite hard to narrow the choices down. I like a number of characters: Fleur, Tonks, the twins, Hermione...

7. What would your patronus be?
I honestly have no idea. I took THIS quiz and I got a stag :)

8. If you could have the Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone, or Invisibility Cloak, which one would you choose?
The Invisibility Cloak, mainly because I want to be able to go to places without people knowing (haha that sounds totally sketchy).

9. What house would you be in?
It sounds cliche, but I would probably be put into Gryffindor. I've searched up the characteristics of people from the other houses, and I don't match up to them. However, my Pottermore account begs to differ (I was put into Slytherin).

10. If you could meet any member of the cast who would it be?
The man himself, Daniel Radcliffe. He's grown a lot from when he was Harry Potter, and I would be really interested in hearing his experiences of being part of the HP franchise, his part on 'Kill Your Darlings', and his role on Broadway.

11. Have you played any of the video games?
I vaguely remember playing a HP Lego video game with my cousins years ago. I didn't really know what to do, so I mainly smashed crates with spells to get jewels and money. I didn't have much incentive back then.

12. If you were on the Qudditch team, which position would you play?
Let's face it, I would not be able to make the Quidditch team, let alone play an actual game. I would be one of the spectators, cheering the house on!

literally me :D

13. Were you happy with the ending?
Deaths aside, I thought they ended HP well. However, the cast didn't look so good in the '19 Years Later' bit; they looked far too old. Would Ron really have such a big belly?

14. How much does Harry Potter mean to you?
I am not the ultimate HP fangirl with posters up on the walls, forever quoting 'Always', or referencing things from the movies, but Harry Potter plays a significant part in my life. The series saved me from boredom, and it encouraged me to read more and more. My friends aren't really interested in Harry Potter, so I can't talk to them about it. Oh, the struggle of being a muggle.

TAKE ME TO HOGWARTS. PLEASE.

So this concludes the tag! Next week's post will most likely come out late because I'm going to be going to Korea with my mum over the long weekend from school. Expect a haul soon :)

That's all for today. Have a good day/night!




How much do you like HP? Leave a comment down below and don't forget to follow Love From Icy on Bloglovin or by email!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hey guys :)

First and foremost, happy Mother's day to all you brilliant mothers everywhere! I want to thank my mom for everything that she has done for me, and I love her so much. I'm not particularly good at writing thank-yous or happy-birthdays, so I tend to go short and sweet.

Anyways, today's post is more of an update on life, rather than a proper post. I've been thinking about what to write for a few days, but nothing really came to mind. I suppose this post would be a chatty-sit-down post. Enjoy!

*'The Amazing Spiderman 2' spoilers ahead*

Last week, I went with a friend to watch The Amazing Spiderman 2. I absolutely loved it for several reasons, one of them being getting to see Emma Stone on-screen. I admire how she can go from goofy and lighthearted ('Easy A') to her serious, passionate character Gwen Stacy in this movie. That aside, her outfits were stunning and her makeup impeccable. Emma Stone has a great sense of style herself, and I loved her latest Met Gala 2014 outfit.

Furthermore, Dane Dehaan was a pretty killer Green Goblin (no pun intended!). It's so interesting to see the contrast of when James Franco was the Green Goblin many years ago, to Dane Dehaan's interpretation. In this movie, Harry Osborn is a rich, hipster kid (those glasses!), which suits the setting of New York City so much better. I have to say Harry is a pretty messed-up character, and Dane Dehaan pulled that off pretty well. Many of the roles that he's done in the past all seem to be the "it's complicated" type of people (Lucien Carr in 'Kill your Darlings', Andrew Detmer in 'Chronicle'). Moreover, Dane Dehaan has been photographed for Prada twice, and he kills it in high fashion clothing.

The last part of the movie wrecked me. I already knew Gwen Stacy's death was coming, but then actually seeing it was just really saddening. I didn't just cry; I wept. There was a pre-death cry, a during-death cry, then a post-death cry. Long story short, my face was all puffy when we came out of the cinema, and it wasn't because of the popcorn we had. Pictures of Gwen's death and Peter Parker trying to save her have been splattered all over tumblr, and it is not ok :( Is it just me who has an emotional attachment to fictional characters?

Nonetheless, I enjoyed the movie and cannot wait for the next one to come out in 2016!

P.S. I am SO ok with Mary Jane Watson being Emma Stone with red hair. Just saying.

So back to the present: I'm incredibly sick of the weather, I'm not even kidding. Everyday for the past week, it's been humid. For me, that means frizzy hair, wet walls, my shower towel never drying, the mirrors getting steamed up every single time I shower... The most annoying part of this is when I need to print out homework. The paper is already soft, and the ink bleeds through everywhere like nobody's business. It's especially annoying when I'm printing out pictures, because it's a total pain to cut them out while trying to avoid smearing the ink everywhere and folding/creasing them. UGH. It has also been raining heavily, and the black rainstorm warnings come at the worst of times. The thunder and lightning come at night, making it impossible to sleep, then has the nerve to disappear in the morning, meaning I go to school looking and feeling like a zombie :(

Today has been a pretty chill day. We went out for hotpot, came home, did some homework. Since it's getting nearer to the end of term, the threat of tests and homework continues to pile up. I am pretty terrified of what's coming next, but the only thing I can do is revise and study.

haven't taken a polaroid in a while :)

If you've managed to reach the end, thank for reading my review/rant/update. I had a lot of things to say about TASM2 and couldn't keep it in. I really loved the movie and it's one of the best I've seen this year.

Once again, happy Mother's day to mothers everywhere!

That's all for today. Have a good day/night!

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'Frozen'

Hey guys :)

Today I'm going to talk about 'Frozen'. I am such a fangirl when it comes to things like Disney movies and 'Frozen' just so happens to be one! If you haven't watched it yet, what are you waiting for?! There mayyyyyy be a few spoilers throughout this post so continue reading at your own risk ;)

Firstly, the music is incredible. Ever since watching the movie, I've had 'Let It Go' by Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato on constant repeat. The lyrics are just so inspiring and my favourite line is "The cold never bothered me anyway". For some reason, it speaks to me; it tells me to continue to do what I love even though the conditions may be hard. I plan to take Design Technology for my iGCSEs next year. People have told me that there will be a lot of coursework, and finding a job so specific will be harder. I know it will be a difficult path, but it's something I enjoy doing. It's strange how one line can have so much depth.

Found this amazing pic on WeHeartIt; credits to the person who owns/made this :)

I also have to admit, Hans' voice is actually good. His transition from speaking to singing in 'Love Is an Open Door' is pretty impressive :)

Secondly, why the heck are Disney princesses so darn pretty? Elsa's transformation in her ice castle really blew me away. I would love to recreate her braid but sadly, I've recently had a haircut so my hair is too short :( Her hair is probably every girl's dream; I definitely know it's mine. As for her dress: wow. Not much else that I can really say. Kudos to the designer(s) of the dress, and all the other outfits. For a tutorial on Elsa's braid, check out disneysstyle on YouTube, where Mindy from Cute Girls Hairstyles did a video with Charity Vance. If, like me, you are too lazy to search it up, here's the video:

Be sure to check out the hair/makeup/outfit video that missglamorazzi created on the same channel inspired by Anna, Elsa's younger sister.

The whole subject of sisterly love was heart-warming, and it teaches a good moral to the audience. Nowadays, most kids tend to avoid their siblings. I argue with my sisters, but in the end we are sisters. We will be there to support each other when we've grown up. This doesn't only apply to sisters, but everyone and anyone out there. Another thing that is so touching is what Olaf the snowman said: "Some people are worth melting for." It reflects a strong bond of love that we should all have with someone. 

That scene *sniff*. Taken from WeHeartIt <3

In conclusion, the movie is pure magic. I am so in love with it that the home screen on my phone and the log in screen of my laptop are both pictures of Elsa. If you haven't watched it yet, go watch it and if you have, go watch it again! 

What's your favourite song from 'Frozen'? Comment down below!

(Mine is 'Let It Go' by Idina Menzel <3)