What I am doing?!

Jamie, what are you going to do of acting doesn't work out? 

Jamie, where is your blog actually going to lead you? 

Jamie, how are you going to afford to live in London?

Jamie, well you get the picture.. 

I am not at all ashamed to say that is answer to these questions is 'I have absolutely no idea'. I used to stress out so much about knowing exactly what I was going to do but it the end it proved to me to be pretty pointless. Don't get me wrong I love a good plan but life has its way of surprising us and, in the words of Harry Potter 'how many times have our plans actually worked, Hermione?' (Ditch hermione and this quote works.. Although this might not be it exactly.. You get the jist). Over the past few years what I am going to do has changed dramatically. I have always wanted to be an actress but how I am going to get there varies. In fact, over the past few weeks and even days this has changed! 

My friend messaged me today with her new life plan! She asked 'what do you think?' And to be honest with you my response was about as clear as mud because you have to do what makes you happy at the time. You can't look back with regrets because at the end of the day, at some point, that was exactly what you wanted and every door you open leads you down a different path. That path might be not what you planned but who is to say that path won't be even better!?

I think now is a perfect time to whip out my favourite quote: 

If the window opens and the prospect pleases, float through it... That window might never be open again'

If you like the look of something or think you fancy having a go, just do it! Don't worry if it doesn't fit in exactly with 'the plan' just have fun and take risks. 

Please note, I am not suggesting you drop out of school on a whim, leave home, jump on a train and live in the tropical rain forests, that might be a little extreme.. But if there is a new club opening up or a chance to apply for something, perhaps a part time job or a university open day.. Why not give it a go?! Remember it is okay to say 'I don't know'. Remember what John Lennon said.. 

 

Good luck! 

Jamie xxx

Occasion Make-up!

Hey guys, today I'm going to write about a make-up look which I absolutely LOVE and is perfect for an occasion such as a birthday or clubbing etc!

Sorry for the awkward pose... 
Okay so I started off by priming my skin with Rimmel Match Perfection Fix and Perfect Primer, just to prepare my skin for foundation! I believe this is a good primer but if I'm honest I haven't really tried many!

Secondly I use my Bourjois Happy Light foundation in Rose Vanilla, I am loving this foundation! I haven't ever really got on with Bourjois foundation's previously, but this one is literally perfect for me. It has great lasting coverage and on occasions look just like my mac foundation!

I then conceal under my eyes with Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in fair. This is one of my favourite products ever and I will be re-purchasing til the day I die! (sorry for the happy comment there)

I powdered with my N07 Creme Touch powder in Translucent to set my foundation and take the shine away!

Next, I drew my eyebrow's into shape with Maybelline Shape Brow in soft brown and then filled them in with my MUA Pro-Brow kit. 

I then put MUA eyeshadow in shy all over my eye and in the inner corner. With a mix of obsessed and tranquil in the corner to add definition and to make the look more smokey!
I lined my eye with my Maybelline gel eyeliner which I looooove! Then use my Max Factor Masterpiece max Mascara which really does make my eyelashes look nice. I did use fake eyelashes which I got from Tenerife so I'm unsure what make they are! 

I used my Collection Shimmering Glow bronzer in  Sunkissed to add definition to my face, by using this on my cheek bone.

And finally on my lip I used my new Revlon Colourburst Matte Lip pen in 205 which is a gorgeouuuuuuus colour especially with No7 BB Balm in Blush Coral over the top to add a shine!


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Byeee x

Urban Outfitters home decor

My friend and I were taking today about the Urban Outfiters world maps and I found one on Polyvore! The idea is you scratch off places you have been to visit! I thought I would share it with you guys as it makes for a great gift idea if you know anyone who loves to travel or, if like me you love you travel (and buy yourself presents :p), this is a really cute idea! :D 

Scratch Off World Map (see more map home decor)

February playlist!

Sat on public transport today, I thought to myself... where we i be without music? well, the answer the that is probably making awkward small talk with the person sat next to me and feeling rather uncomfortable. The fact that music prevents these situations makes it pretty important (as you guys know, I socialise when it is a must haha) So here are my top ten tunes for February! Ps. These are not all new songs I'm afraid, just songs that I have recently come across! 

(I say top ten but they are in no order because I love them all!) 

10- Diane Young by vampire weekend! 

This is the first song I have heard by them and it is really good! It is upbeat and fun but has a deeper meaning and we all know I am a sucker for clever songs! 

9- Pompeii by Bastille! 

I had heard of this band before this month but I hadn't really listened to them until I started revising French Revolution and came across them when researching the storming of the Bastille (nerdy Jamie). I got very distracted by this song and downloaded it straight away! 

8- Your guardian angel by The Red jumpsuit apparatus! 

I have had this on my iPod forever but I always used to skip it for some reason! Anyway, I listened to it the other day and fell in love. If you chose to listen to this be prepared to get your heart broken... 

7- Stay Out by Nina Nesbitt!

Be prepared for this girl to pop up a lot! I absolutely love her. Tis was the first song I heard of hers and it is so much fun and very relatable haha! Definitely give her a listen and keep reading for more of her stuff! 

6- Classy girls by The Lumineers! 

Another band that is going to be popping up a lot! My friend introduced me to these and I think they are so so good! Really easy to listen to and the lyrics to this song as so sweet. I couldn't help but smile :) 

5- The Hardest Part by Nina Nesbitt! 

This song is incredible. Her voice is beautiful and you can tell it comes from the heart. It is totally heart breaking but such a beautiful song. Very different to the other two in the list but I absolutely love it! 

4- Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Ray!

I first heard this song on Great Gatsby and it is beautiful. Lana has such an amazing voice and this song is great! 

3- Selfies by Nina Nesbitt!

This song has become my most played in the space on 3 days. It is fun and nearly everyone teenage girl can relate to this. The video is brilliant as well. Nina strikes again! 

2- The Dead Sea by The Lumineers! 

Looooooove this song!! It sounds like it is going to be really depressing but it is actually so sweet and really lovely. Think this band might be one of my new favourites! 

1- On top of the world by Imagine Dragons! 

How can you be sad when listening to this song?! It is so much fun. Not the best Imagine Dragons song but it makes me smile which is exactly what I need as usually on public transport I am heading to school haha! 

So I hope you enjoyed this little insight to my 'recently added' playlist! Give them a listen and let me know what you think! :D 

Jamie xxx

Ps again.. So Pps?! Anyway haha.. The picture I have added probably has some deep philosophical meaning but... 

... It is always there for me in uncomfortable public transport situations so I guess that will do! Haha :p 

Exciting News with Unexcited Faces!

Sophistication

Sophistication by abbiexrose showing what to wear with black ankle strap shoes

Alexander McQueen cap sleeve dress
$1,430 - harveynichols.com

VILA wool jacket
$74 - vila.com

Black ankle strap shoes
lulus.com

3 1 Phillip Lim satchel bag
scoopnyc.com

Kate Spade necklace
amazon.com

Charlotte Russe cell phone headphone
charlotterusse.com

NARS Cosmetics brown eye makeup
$27 - asos.com

Lipsy eau de toilette perfume
$41 - lipsy.co.uk

Ilia lip treatment
$33 - conranshop.co.uk

Butter london nail polish
$36 - theiconic.com.au

Will power // 'I wish' or 'I will'?

The topic for today's post is Will power! I have learnt over the past few weeks I have fairly good will power which I found quite surprising. My Mum and I have started at Weight Watchers as a way of eating healthier and keeping fit and I am finding it surprisingly easy. I have also started to crack down on revision more will, trust me, take a lot of will power haha. Anyway, I thought I would give you my top will power tips: 

1) Do stuff with your friends! 

It has been so much easier at Weight Watchers having the support of Mum. We are both eating the same things and we are able to support each other and give motivation. Whatever you need will power in, whether it is sport, work or eating healthier do it with a friend! You can help each other :) 

2) Set yourself mini goals! 

I like to write myself a 'to-do' list where I tick things off when they are done. It provides a great incentive to do stuff when you have it written in front of you. This is the same with losing weight. If you write down what you are eating or say 'this week I want to have lost x amount' it gives you something realistic to work towards. Realistic is the key word here. Don't say you are going to finish all your revision notes or run 7 miles when you know you won't be able to. When you don't achieve it you will become disheartened. It is always better to exceed your expectations :) 

3) Plan a treat for when you have done something! 

Mum and I have decided that once we have lost a certain amount of weight we are going to go and and buy a new outfit and visit a spa. If anyone offers me cake or chocolate as much as I want it I would much rather get myself a lovely dress in a few weeks time. 

4) Don't give up! 

If, like me you have quite ambitious goals, don't give up! For me it is my acting but whatever you want to do, keep trying and if you have a bad day don't let that then become a bad week. You have got to be brave and put yourself out there for lots of things and it is all about preparing yourself for rejection but not letting that stop you trying again. 

I feel like I write a lot of motivational blog posts at the minute so I apologise. They are as much for me as they are for you guys haha. I guess that is my last top tip: write stuff down. If you are having doubts or finding stuff hard writing it down can really help you figure things out and put things into perspective. This doesn't have to be on a blog for the world to see haha, this can be in a diary or on a bit of scrap paper you are just going to throw in the bin :p 

I feel like Sunday should be renamed 'Jamie's philosophical time' haha. As you can tell, my Sundays are not the most thrilling, hence these posts. I hope this has given some of you guys a little bit of will power and motivation :D 

Hope you all have a good week and remember to tweet us any of your 'a week with Scosh girls' photos with anything fun you do this week to appear in next Sundays blog post! @scoshgirls :) 

Jamie xx