♡ My Harry Potter Studio Tour Experience! ♡

みなさん、こんにちは!

Warning; there are, rather, a lot of pictures within this post... so beware! Even though this happened way back in January now, I am still reeling over this experience. It was magical, wonderful, and everything I had ever dreamed of. I, honestly, want to go back and re-live it all once again. After spending many months - heck years! - trying to make people go with me... I sort of started to admit defeat until Sharan surprised me with tickets for my birthday!

I won't go into too many details, as I don't want to spoil it for the ones who haven't been yet, because if someone did that for me, then I know I'd be extremely upset over spoilers. Plus, whittling down around 300 pictures to my favourite handful has proven to be trickier than I thought... d'oh.

Part One

A reason why we chose to go in January, besides the fact that the rest of the weekends in 2015 were fully booked and those were the only times we could go, was so we could still experience the Christmas wonderland extravaganza they put on i.e. the big assed tree in the foyer, fake snow, decorations etc. I was so excited. I actually cannot put into words on how excited I was for this. It didn't take long to get there from Euston station - about thirty minutes on a fast train to Watford, which isn't bad for someone who takes over an hour to get into London herself. It was a full on experience from the moment we walked in through the doors... but I will let the pictures talk for you!

Part Two

After the first section - which was all the set and props and how they do some things (like floating ceilings) as well as the costumes. Sharan and, certainly, needed a rest because there's just so much to view, you find yourself going round certain parts a few times, before you feel like you've fully absorbed things. Whilst on our rest break, I tried butterbeer and it's nice but... super, duper sweet! It also has a familiar taste? Like something I've had from my childhood but I can't, quite, put my finger onto it. After we felt rejuvenated, we went onto the second part of the tour - which included all the prosthetics, animals/creatures and how the created models and Diagon Alley!

Wow there sure is a lot of photo's I couldn't decide between... my bad (not really sorry though!) Even after exhausting myself round the tour, I still somehow managed to raid the gift shop afterwards! I was going to just limit myself to a Slytherin scarf but that did not happen... nope.

So that's it! I had such an amazing day, with a fabulous friend, and I would totally go and do this again at a different time of year, just so I can experience more things! OH I totally forgot, after our rest and we were outside with the Knight Bus and Privet Drive, there was snow! OK not real snow, but every now and again they would puff out fake snow as if we were going into a scene from the movie! Sharan did catch a video of me being an idiot in it... but I'm not gong to put you through that pain of seeing that teehee!

Thanks for reading!
xoxo

♡ The Rogue + The Wolf Wishlist ♡

みなさん、こんにちは!

I am, without a doubt, in love with The Rogue + The Wolf's jewellery. I am not, normally, a jewellery person - it takes a lot to sway me to accessories, and I only have a few bits and pieces in my jewellery box, that aren't earrings. I have been following The Rogue + The Wolf's instagram // twitter for a while now, and the lust for a few things have grown, extremely, real! It's only a few pieces that I would like, but the pieces I would love, well I'd want to get them before my trip to Japan, that's for sure!!

Glyph of Hatred necklace // Draco necklace // Rune ring

Hunt midi ring // Chase ring

As you can see, I have a particular interest in the black polyamide range... they are, honestly, just simply stunning and their instagram feed is, well inspiration heaven! I will have these pieces one day, mark my word - these beauties shall be mine! *inserts manic laughter here* Does anything on their site interest you?

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

♡ WTFood; Sakura Flavoured Pepsi ♡

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♡ Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick in CHER ♡

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As many of you probably know, I purchase and go through quite a few lipsticks - liquid, solid, sheer, matte, full coverage etc. You name it, I've probably either tried it, or have it buried in my ever vast collection. Even though I tell myself "I don't need any more...", when I get given some as a present, well that thought just flies right out the window! I have heard quite a lot about Gerard Cosmetics, mainly positive, from make-up orientated instagrams and all the MUA's who have a large following. So upon searching their website, and seeing how cheap (with a voucher) their liquid lipsticks were, I was able to get a few colours for Christmas from my parents.

Now, I must also admit that since Christmas, these have been sitting in my lipstick pouch until last week (when I went to see Deadpool at the cinema) and as I needed a nude/muted lipstick, I went with this one and boy, am I kicking myself for not picking it up sooner. 

The formula is amazing. It's creamy and glides on so easily and, personally, it seemed to dry instantly, but when I made a small mistake, it didn't take a whole lot of effort (and make-up removal) to wipe and re-do. The colour is super pigmented also, and for someone who cannot really wear a "nude" as "nudes" do not work for my ghost-like complexion. But, it does help with a "I do not want to wear a bold, statement lip today". This colour is absolutely perfect for those kind of days. 'CHER' is a stunning medium rosy brown with warm undertones and it really did help pull the look I was going for that day, together.

ATM on the GC website, it seems you can get a hydra matte liquid lipstick bundle of four for only $39! It's a shame you can't choose the specific colours you want but, as these babies come priced at $20 each... it really is a steal. Plus, free international shipping when you spend over $39, so if you are on a /slight/ budget, this is the perfect website for you!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo

♡ January Japan Crate [[UNBOXING]] ♡

みなさん、こんにちは!

Wah! My last Japan Crate until further notice... I hope to be able to re-subscribe in the near future though! But until then, I shall savour my last few pieces I have left lying around.

So just to re-cap, Japan Crate is that you can subscribe to three different kinds of boxes; mini, original and premium with either a recurring monthly payment (from $12 plus p&p) or you can pay for either 3, 6 or 12 months worth of boxes, therefore saving you a bit of cash at the end of it. You can cancel at any given time, so if you fancied just one box then you can enjoy one box without the pressure of payments. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

I must admit, I was a little gutted over this box as there had been a problem with a shipment of one of the items (the DIY kit) and for a replacement, J.C put in a replacement item that could have been, at least, twice as much worth in value than the DIY kit and well............ I got hi-chew which isn't that expensive at all and I probably sound selfish right now... but boo. But it's OK, I haven't let it get to me whatsoever and I've enjoyed my last box to its full potential!

First off was the mini box items; usushi (light salted) crisps, ju-c short cake, milk chocolate pocky, hello kitty strawberry pretzel and asahi calpis gummy

Secondly are the added original box items; sparkling orange gummy, fit's strawberry & cream gum, pokemon pineapple candy and yam white chocolates

Finally, these are the added premium items; gaba infused stress relieving milk chocolate,, pizza pretz, sukitto lemon c drink, grape flavoured hi-chew & stationary items

So there we have it! Despite feeling slightly disappointed with this box, there were some extremely yummy items. The one that surprised me the most was the yam white chocolates... there was only a hint of yam? But I liked that it wasn't overly... yammy (oh goodness I am sorry for this) Also, I'm really enjoying DIY kits! I can see why people like them as watching the product you're making unfold before your eyes, well, it's magical almost!

Thanks for reading!

xoxo