Love to Paris

Hello everyone...

I am so saddened that this post is even being written but with everything that has happened in Paris, I would like to say there are no words to even comprehend how angry and downhearted I feel.

It was such a shock to hear what has happened and I am devastated by the unnecessary loss of 129 lives. It is so horrible to think that people have the ability to hurt someone so deeply and have the ability to inflict such a dreadful pain. Moreover, why? To spread a message? It's ruthless and inhumane. 

I am so sorry to anyone has been affected and I offer my condolences- but I think that this is a chance for everybody to pull together. To realise we are all better than this.

The world is becoming a scary place and we must all be strong.

So wherever you are, stay strong and don't ever give in to fear.

We love you all

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself 

xox

Made In The A.M.

Hello everbody...

As you all know, Kirsty and I are MAJOR One Direction fans and we are elated that the new album has dropped today. 

And yes, we are devastated that the boys have decided to take a break for the next 2 years, but that was always expected and to be honest, they completely deserve it!!

But this album makes me so happy. The remaining 4 have done amazingly without Zayn and I am so proud of them.

I love how they break the mould and have gone down a completely different track- the album has a very different sound to their usual pop hits. It is definitely more chilled out- it is not as intense as previous albums, such as Midnight Memories.There are a lot of acoustic songs, which I think shows the talent of the boys more. It just shows the world how raw and angelic their voices are. Perhaps it mirrors the stage that the boys are in their lives at the moment. I think that it will, and has, made a mark on the music in the modern world.

I, and I'm pretty sure the rest of the fandom, died at the fact that Louis had a high note. I was walking down the road when I first heard it, on the way to school. And I must say, I must have looked like an absolute goon because I was grinning from ear to ear and I think I made a sound that really resembled a goat!! 

My favourite song is probably History, Temporary Fix, Never Enough, Walking In The Wind or Perfect!! I can't pick! Don't hate, but I seriously think that History sounds like a song that should be in High School Musical. And that is not a bad thing ( I LOVE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, even though I am 15, no shame)!!!! But if you asked Kirsty, she would say that her favourite song would be all of them... 

Today, I know that there is that whole Justin vs One Direction album battle but I seriously think that Made In The A.M. tops the charts!! 

I've really enjoyed this album but I know that the best is yet to come... so hurry up 2017!!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox 

The Walking Dead

Hello!!

This is going to be a quick post but it still a really one important one.

I recommend you stop exactly what you are doing and start watching The Walking Dead. It is so good that words cannot describe how hooked I am. Seriously, I started watching it a week ago and I am already on season 4!! I mean, i am sacrificing my GCSE revision here... 

It's one of those TV series that gets better with each season- it's like a fine cheese that matures with age. There is never is a dull moment. And yes, I may have to suffer watching it in poor quality on the internet but it is so worth it!! 

So, even though I haven't really told you anything about The Walking Dead, I hope that you pick up that remote and start watching it because you are really missing out!! 

DO IT!!! 

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself 

xox

Halloween!!

Heya everyone!!

We're so sorry that we didn't post yesterday!! We were just so caught up in the Halloween hype and were too busy scoffing the candy and cakes that we sought out from our neighbours!! 

We had a really good night watching movies (of which included Elf, and yes we know that Christmas is still 2 months away) and Love, Rosie. It is now one of our favourite films- if you haven't seen it yet you really need to check it out as it is so romantic and Sam Claflin everybody...

But we also did watch a horror movie- Insidious. And yes, we only watched one because we can only handle so much scariness for one night. After we'd watched the movie, someone had put on a scary mask and had stood outside the window and scared us half to death. I've always said that I can't scream but you'd beg to differ if you'd heard me then. 

And now I am completely shattered because bed time was 3:30am and waking up was at 7am. But it's okay because we had episodes of Miranda to make up for it!! ( I'd search it up because it is truly the most hilarious thing). But I do feel really sorry for Kirsty as she has had to endure 6 hours of dance today... Yikes!!

Anyway, we hope that your Halloween was amazing and you got a load of candy!!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Wacky Halloween Facts

Hi!!

Halloween is so close and I'm so excited!!! I thought I'd do something different and instead of a Halloween recipe or costume idea, I'm going to be telling you 9 wacky facts about the holiday!

1. Jack O'Lanterns were originally made from turnips

2. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween

3. The largest pumpkin ever weighed 836lbs!

4. Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire in Halloween. Other girls believed they would see their boyfriend's faces if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween.

5. Children are more than twice as likely to be killed in a pedestrian/car accident on Halloween than on any other night.

6. According to tradition, if a person wears his or her clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Halloween, he or she will see a witch at midnight.

7. Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

8. Halloween is the second highest grossing holiday after Christmas.

9. Halloween has variously been called All Hallows'Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim and Summer's End. 

And so that is the best 9 facts I could find!! I hope you learnt something but if you didn't then you must be a genius!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Halloween games

Who can have a Halloween party without Halloween games?! So here is a list of some ideas fora little Halloween fun...

Mummy Wrap: In groups, choose one person to be the mummy. Using toilet paper wrap the mummy up and the first group to finish wins.

Identify What You Feel: Line up five plastic dishes and cover them all with a cloth. Let each guest stick a hand in each dish, under the cloth so that the contents can’t be seen, and try to guess what it really is. You can fill the dishes with anything, such as rice pudding, baked beans or jelly. The person who guesses the most contents wins.

Apple Pass: Divide guests into teams and line each team up. The first in line for each team is given an apple under his or her chin. Without using any hands, the apple must be passed to the second team member’s chin and so on until all the members of the team have held the apple. If the apple drops, it must start at the beginning again. The first team to successfully pass the apple down its row wins.

Doughnut Race: Divide guests into teams. Hang as many doughnuts as guests from a washing line by string. You may find this quite hard to do (I definitely did!) Without using your hands, each guest must catch and eat a doughnut. The first team to finish their doughnuts win. Yummy!!

What Am I?: Pin or tape Halloween-themed pictures on each guest’s back (without the guest seeing what it is). While others can only give yes or no answers, each guest must guess what he or she is.

Bobbing for Apples: This is probably the oldest but best Halloween game ever! You fill a large bucket with cold water and place it on the ground. Float some apples in the tub and invite guests to try and fish an apple with their mouth - NO HANDS! Anyone who gets an apple deserves a prize. You may want to do this at the end of the evening otherwise all your scary makeup may get ruined!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself
xox

Horror Movies

Hey!!!

So with halloween upon us, it is the perfect time to whip out those horror movies... for those who can handle it!! (Not Kirsty because she was a complete wuss when we watched I Know What You Did Last Summer)

So these are the movies to put on your list of halloween horrors:

10. Rosemary's Baby

9. Jaws

8. I Know What You Did Last Summer

7. The Shining

6. The Exorcist

5. The Birds

4. Texas Chainsaw Massacre

3. Poltergeist

2. Insidious

1. Scary Movie

And so, here are some of the 10 scariest movies on the block... Watch them if you dare.....

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox

Halloween makeup tutorial

Hello guysss!!

Here is a quick tutorial of a really easy and simple halloween makeup design. This is very easy to do and all you need is: white and black face paint, makeup sponges and black eyeliner!!

Step 1: Paint half of your face using the white face paint and a makeup sponge. You may feel it looks better if you do a few layers of this, so wait for the first to dry and then paint another one on top.

Step 2: Using the black face paint, paint a circle around your eye. Follow the line of your eye socket and fill in the circle until it is completely covered. Again, you may want to do a few layers of this. 

Step 3: Draw a line, using black eyeliner, from the corner of your mouth to your ear.

Step 4: Using the eyeliner, draw vertical lines crossing the line in step 3. These lines should be 2cm apart and should go across your lips as well.

Step 5: From the top and bottom of these vertical lines draw 2 very small lines going diagonally left and right. Smudge out these lines slightly, using your finger.

Step 6: Using the eyeliner, draw half a heart shape on your nose and fill it in. Spray your face with makeup setting spray andddd....

You are ready for trick or treating!!!

This is the final look

Of course you can continue this look on the other side but that is up to you!!

Love kirsty

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself 

xox

Halloween Costume Ideas!!

Hello...

I can't believe that it is already October!! So, as a treat, this month the blog will be completely halloweenified!! And today, I have come up with 25 ideas for your perfect halloween outfit!! 

1. The Incredibles
2. Elsa or Anna (sorry, had to throw that in there!)
3. Snow White
4. Princess Leia
5. Sandy from Grease
6. A Mermaid
7. Minnie Mouse
8. A Native American
9. Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz
10. Miley Cyrus
11. Barbie
12. A Hula Girl
13. A Country Girl/ Redneck
14. An Angel
15. Any 90's Attire 
16. Peggy Carter (Agent Carter- for any Marvel fans out there!)
17. Mean Girls- WEAR PINK!!
18. Go as your best friend!!
19. Grab 3 friends and dress as Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn
20. Cheetah Girls- I mean the matching tracksuits!!
21. Katniss Everdeen
22. Lady Gaga
23. Pretty Little Liars- wear black and smear dirt on your face!!
24. Harley Quinn
25. A Classic Burglar 

And that is all for now!! Message us if you have any ideas because I have yet to decide on a costume!!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself!!

xox

Halloween cupcakes

We have come to that SPOOKY time of year again, that's right, Halloween! Eloise and I thought we would make this month a Halloween special so every post will contribute to making your Halloween the best yet!

First up is.....

HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES!!

 

Ingredients:

110g/4oz butter or margarine

110g/4oz caster sugar

2 free-range eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

110g/4oz self-raising flour

1-2 tbsp milk

 

Frosting:

60g butter

60g cream cheese

240g icing sugar

1tsp vanilla extract

dark green, black and orange food colouring

 

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale. Beat in the eggs a little at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Fold in the flour, adding a little milk until the mixture is of a dropping consistency. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases until they are half full.
4. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth, you can do this by hand if use an electric mixer if you are too lazy (like me!)
6. When it is smooth gradually add the icing sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy.,
7. Mix in  the vanilla extract.
8. Put 2 scoops of the frosting into a separate bowl and add dark green food colouring (you only need a few drops).
9. Put 1 scoop of the frosting into a separate bowl and add black food colouring.
10. Put orange food colouring into the remaining frosting .
11. Use the orange to layer the whole of he cupcake, making it look like a pumpkin.
12. Use the green to pipe a pumpkin stalk at the top of each cupcake.
13. Use the black to draw SCARY faces!!!!

Enjoy!!!!

Chin up, keep smiling and always be yourself

xox