Make-up look of the week

My favourite look of the week comes from one of my favourite youtuber's Kandee Johnson. (She's always so happy and positive .. And hilarious. I love her)

This look is a subtle smokey eye with a lovely baby pink satin look lip look which I love. Check her out and subscribe to her varied channel !

Have a great day,

Amy X

Pic of the day

 

 

A new year wish for myself, onwards and upwards. I posted this to my twitter account the day after fining it on Pintrest. I can literally spend hours clicking from one related thing to another its so addictive and you come across the most random, inventive things.

Movie of the Week, Million Dollar Baby (2004)

I don't want to give too much away so I wont go into too much detail with the plot.. although if you haven't seen this movie yet.. go and watch it ..today!

I have to admit that Million Dollar Baby has always been one of those movies that I have wanted to watch but have always thought - hang on I probably need to be in the mood to watch this. Although an academy award winning best picture movie, I've (somehow) waited 11 years to watch it. I haven't sat down to watch a hard hitting picture by myself for a while so I hoped it would be worth the watch. Starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman I couldn't envisage this big name line up existing as a film, and I definitely was not disappointed. Academy award winning Million Dollar Baby is now on my list of 10/10 movies.

Essentially a rags to almost riches story, Million Dollar Baby follows 30 something Maggie Fitzgerald an aspiring female boxer, perusing her dreams in the tough and bloody female boxing world. The major themes of determination, self believe and second chances are themes which will resonate with audiences on this emotional journey. I wouldn't pin it down as being a tearjerker rather than just a really great drama to become invested in. The characters feel authentic and the filmmakers have avoided dramatization of predictable characters and a typical  plot. At times is has the feel of an indie movie due to its honest and effortless tone which I really like about the film. In contrast to the independent film MDB doesn't mirror a steady and cryptic plot, it is fast paced yet keeps the authentic progressive narrative and it does pack a punch with its closing scenes (cheesy pun, sorry).

 

Venturing into this one I was already a Hilary Swank fan, not a major fan-girl-fan, just a bit of a fan I guess. (i.e PS I love you .. a heart-breaking chick flick when you need a good cry). Off screen she comes across as a genuinely likable actress which I think makes her more likable on screen. I'd recommend any movie buff, fanatic or bored individual to have a watch a few of the Hollywood Reporter YouTube videos and you'll see what I mean. (link below, the round table videos around awards season are always entertaining and insightful).Hilary presents as an actress who is very passionate about her work and true to her art. She is clearly willing to suffer for the art form as to bring about a true depiction as the protagonist in the movie.

I believe this is the first Clint Eastwood movie I've knowingly seen, and I do believe that he does a great job both behind and in front of the camera. I really grew to love his character Frankie toward the close of the film, and watching the bond between his character and Maggie is heart warming.

Rarely do I watch a film and think 'wow its so brilliant I must tell everybody! I'm going to go and type up a little blog review now!' but this one definitely deserves a mention as my movie of the week. Although Maggie is the protagonist of the movie your really do feel love and heartache for both supporting actors Eastwood and Freeman. Swank was far deserving of the Academy Award in my opinion and I would highly recommend this film to anyone, sport/boxing fan, male or female. It is a thoroughly entertaining watch.

Facts:

Million Dollar Baby won four Oscars in 2005 (nominated for seven in total)

Best motion picture of the year- Clint Eastwood, Albert S,Ruddy, Tom Rosenberg

Best performance by an actress in a leading role - Hilary Swank

Best performance by an actor in a supporting role - Morgan Freeman

Best achievement in directing - Clint Eastwood

It is listed as number 189 of IMDB's Top Movies

It is a fictional plot based on three short stories by Jerry Boyd

Hilary Swank reportedly gained 20lbs of muscle to play Maggie

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Link Here to Hollywood Reporter actress's interview

(featuring Hilary Swank with Amy Adams, Nicole Kidman, Annette Benning,

Natalie Portman and Helena Bonham-Carter)

 

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Have you seen Million Dollar Baby? What did you think?.. comment below

Happy 2016!

Hello and Happy 2016! GOODBYE 2015 !


It's now a '#NewYearNewMe' but I will be revamping my blog in terms of content and design and this time I WILL be continuously posting (well....) far more this year..

you'll have to check back to see my new blog post ;)


Have a great day

Amy x

New nails

Lilac nails courtesy of Glam Nails, Cardiff

I love this colour it's so summery and a happy/ girly colour. It's slightly similar to a colour I've had before but that was more of a vibrant purple and I think this colour photographs not so well. I'm still a big fan of the almond nail shape, but definitely swayed more towards to shorter length rather than super super long ! 

Amy :) x 

Hiking adventure 🐏

On Saturday my parents and I took a trip to Brecon and decided to hike up to Pen Y Fan for a little adventure. 

It's the second highest peak in Wales situated in the Brecon Beacons, nearly 3000 ft from sea level. It's very rocky and quite a steep climb for most of the way surrounded by more hills, grass and lots and lots of sheep 🐏

 We hiked all te way to the top and then across to Corn Du (the peak situated next door). It wasn't a really easy hike but it's we worth it for the views :) 

I'd definitely recomend the trip up to the top (maybe not if it's raining though), and there are a few routines easy & hard.. I think you need the good weather for good visibility but there are plenty of sheep to see on the way :) 

Amy :) x 

New nails !

I had a new set of gel nails done a few weeks ago. A bit delayed in posting but this is what they look like :)