Loving Lately #2

I've been a little bit absent from my blog and from the internet generally this week because I've been in Shropshire visiting Tom, my best friend from University. I am, however, back in London today with my second Loving Lately post to share some of the bits and pieces that I've really been enjoying this week.

Blog

This week I thought I'd share a post called "On The Road… The Randoms" from Hand Luggage Only. If you're suffering from serious wanderlust and want to peruse some gorgeous road trip photos, then this is a blogpost for you. 

Beauty

This week I've been exclusively wearing Living Nature's Lipstick in Summer Rain* and I just love it! If you like wearing lipstick but are considering making more natural and cruelty free choices then I think it is a really great pick. Summer Rain is a raspberry pink shade and as the formula being very buildable it is a very versatile lipstick which I find makes it incredibly wearable. 

Film

This week I watched a film on Netflix that really stood out to me called Frances Ha. The mood of the film reminded me a lot of Lena Dunham's TV show Girls and her film Tiny Furniture. Frances Ha is about the life of a girl called Frances, a twenty-seven year old living in New York and struggling through changes in her friendships and career. It strikes a good balance between realism and pessimism and although (as a somewhat discombobulated twenty-something myself) I could have found it mildly disconcerting I actually thought it was very enjoyable and would definitely watch it again. 

TV Show

The Office (US)

I'm very very behind on television. Sometimes I wonder what I've been doing with my life because people seem to make pop culture references all the time that leave me completely baffled. I started watching The Office after finishing Mindy Kaling's book (she's one of the writers of the show and I think she is absolutely hilarious) and I have not been disappointed. I'm definitely one of those people who didn't wholeheartedly love the first season, but from season two onwards I have been obsessed. It won't be a show that appeals to everyone but if you like comedy that makes you cringe and laugh out loud simultaneously then you'll probably really enjoy watching it.

What have you been loving this week?

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Loving Lately #1

This month I'm just getting back into my blog after a couple of months away. In June I made a decision to focus all of my attention on MA and I'm really happy that I did because it paid off and I am very proud to say that I'll be graduating with a distinction (the highest grade at MA level in the UK). I only found out my grade a couple of days ago and it is a pretty amazing feeling to know that all my hard work has been worthwhile. What this means for my blog is that I'm just getting back into the swing of things and I'm still working out my new posting schedule. All I know for sure is that I want to include more of "me" in my posts. I especially want to share all the best bits of my internet life with you because I think that so much good content can so easily slip by! So with this in mind I'm going to start sharing some of my best bits from the week and linking you up to some of my interesting finds. I would absolutely love it if you left me links to anything you've been loving recently - whether its a book, film, YouTube video or blogpost. Let's share some love and positivity and see if we can all find some new favourites!

Blog 

Pee into the Wind 

This blog documents Cindy's life through beautiful everyday photos. If you like blogs with pretty pictures that also tell a story then I think that you'll really enjoy reading her posts.

Beauty 

YouBeauty's October Beauty Box

I was sold on this beauty box at the promise of getting an Ilamasqua lipstick, along with an assortment of other goodies, for £6.95 including postage. I haven't actually received mine yet but I wanted to share what I think is a really good deal with you. I'm reassured that you get to see the contents of the month's box before they take payment and you can easily unsubscribe if you don't like the contents.

YouTube 

Casey Neistat's "Snapchat Murders Facebook" 

This video is worth a watch for the first minute or so alone! I think it is a very well thought out video and is very well executed. Also, if you're considering getting Snapchat then this might just convince you to take the plunge.

Music 

Ed Sheeran "The A Team"

When I was in Amsterdam last month with my friend Sophia we sat down in a park to have a picnic and two German boys sat down near us. Very soon they pulled out a guitar and started singing the most beautiful acoustic cover of Ed Sheeran's song, The A Team. Whenever I listen to the song I can't help but remember how happy I was to be on holiday with my best friend, sitting in the sunshine being serenaded by two very talented (and beautiful) young musicians. It was just one of those moments that stays with you and if I could share the happy feeling that the memory brings me then I would, but I guess the song will have to do for now!

What have you been loving lately?

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