My look for Halloween!

This year I thought I'm going to make an effort with my Halloween costume as I'm going to a party this Saturday (1st November 2014).

It took me quite a while to pick but I then got inspired from Zoella the YouTuber. 

Here was her look: 

Now, obviously I don't have a make-up artist like she did or an amazing camera to make the look more vibrant... or contact lenses, not one for sticking things in my eye :')

However, here is what I used to get a similar look with what I've got:

White cream make-up from Sainsburys

Any black eye liner 

Black eyebrow pencil

Black mascara
Maybelline - Go Extreme!

Very dark lipstick
Dark purple

Black shimmery eye shadow

More eye shadow from...

bobbypin Jeffrey Fulvimari

That is what I used and here are my steps:

STEP 1

Make sure you face is all clean and simply apply all over the face and neck with a sponge. 

STEP 2

Now the eyebrows. Darkly color in the eyebrows to make them big and bold...like slugs

STEP 3

Add eye liner all around the eye to make sure no skin color shows

STEP 4

Doesn't matter if it isn't neat, Apply eye shadow all around the eye where the white is not. 

STEP 5

You can add red lines to make it look like your eyes are bleeding

STEP 6

Put on your lipstick and wolah! 

The finished look!

Make you hair all messy!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Christy Jane 

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My second year at college so far

I can't believe it's already half term next week!

It feels like we've only just started college a couple of weeks ago, yet its been about 8.

I already feel really laid back, mostly because I already know most people so i'm not worrying about what to talk about. You can tell who the newbies are when they are sitting around a table and not talking to each other or making small talk.

I've already met some new girls from year 1 level 3 sport through netball, they are lovely and look forward to playing netball matches throughout the year with them!

This year is seeming to be a lot better than last year already! The lessons are easier/more interesting which motivates me to get the work done in time. Also the types of assignments I've had so far aren't just using a word document, we get to make videos and do presentations which makes it so much more less boring!

I will admit I'm already pretty un-organised. Forgetting assignment briefs, my lanyard, purse and important notes. I'm not on point at the moment, we'll see if it changes :').

I feel like a need a holiday already... which is good as I've got one in November! However, I have to hand in all assignments early as I won't be in for a week...

Work hard play harder right?

Enjoy Half- term

Christy x

I made my own kimono - Didn't take anytime at all!

As it's festival season and the on trend at the moment is kimonos!
I researched and they all cost quite a bit. To be fair, Summer hasn't got long left so I wouldn't get much use out of it.
However, I looked through my wardrobe and found a tasseled top which I brought from Primark about 2 years ago and in that time have only worn it once! I thought it was time to get rid of it but then came up with the idea of making it into a tasseled kimono!

Here is what it looked like before I transformed it:

In my opinion it doesn't look like the most flattering top you've ever seen. It felt too over sized and just didn't do anything positive for my body. One thing I do like about it is the pattern, it's not just a simple lace design, there has actually been some thought put into it.

However, pushing that aside, I began to cut... yes CUT down the middle of the top, making sure it was a straight line.

Here is the finished look of the own made kimono:

The finished look!

Once I had cut down the middle of the top I found that you may have to stitch the part where you cut to the inside of the top to avoid the material fraying.

This took no time at all. If you aren't one to splash out on something you'll hardly wear, then simply find an old loose fitting top and cut down the middle! With or without tassels.

Much love

ChristyJane
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What I'm taking to Sundown festival 2014 (camping)

This year will be my second time running camping at Norfolk's Sundown Festival. I'm going to share with you what essentials I take with me and why!

1. 
   

Cleansing wipes!

Cleansing/ baby wipes are a must. Your not going to be able to shower for a couple of days (unless you pay a ridiculous amount for one) and i'm sure you all want to stay hygienic and to not be smelling of mud and B.O. Take a full packet because if its muddy it may take a few wipes to get fully clean.

2. 

Face moisturizer! 

Mostly girls, but take face moisturizer... If its sunny and hot it will dry your face out and that wont look good when you try to re-apply your make-up and it will look worse with it on than with no make-up on at all. trust me I have dry sensitive skin, I struggle with this daily! 

If you do have skin like me 'Simple' is a very good brand as it's made for people with sensitive skin as it contains no bad chemicals so won't sting areas or make inflamed patches around your face. 

3.

SUNGLASSES!

This is a no brainer. Obviously you need to take sunglasses. This is one of the main essentials as you will be outside all of the time and you don't want the sun damaging your eye area. (It will increase the rate you get wrinkles (crow feet) so make sure they have UV protection).

4. 

Deodorant! 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take deodorant! I know we will all be going crazy, dancing and getting sweaty but as we will be all pushed together try to lessen the stench from your arm pits! Being pushed up against someone who hasn't worn deodorant is not one of my favorite things! 

5. 

Dry shampoo!

I have only just recently been introduced to dry shampoo. What do I say about it?... It's one of the best hair products ever invented! As I have fair flat hair I chose the XXL Volume dry shampoo so when I'm at the festival and it needs some de-greasing and plumping this will instantly give me big voluminous hair! It will also give me the festival look of big and messy up dos! Definitely invest in this product!

6. 

Take a hat!

Last year I took a hat and I intend to this year! It was a lovely hot weekend but without a hat I would have been fighting a constant headache as I am very prone to them! You can take any kind of hat but make sure you do! 

7.

A small bag!

For when your not at your campsite and walking around the main festival you will need to carry a few things like your card, cash and I.D. A small bag like this is perfect as it's light weight and can hang it on your shoulder so you don't need to keep hold of everything. Last year I took a bumbag and wore it that whole time. They are also great as it is strapped around your hips so you definitely won't lose anything!

8.

Make-up tips

 For those who are going to take make-up, do NOT bring your whole draw as you won't use most of it and no one really cares what you look like at a festival anyway. All I will be taking is foundation, a matte powder (with a brush) to stop me looking shiny, a palette of eye shadow and a mascara. You really don't need anymore than this unless your not planning on travelling light. 

9.

Hair ties and grips

 If you have long hair definitely take hair grips and ties. When you first arrive your hair will be all nice and washed but the day after and the day after that it will look bad and you will just want to put it up out of the way. 

10. 

Pair of dungarees for comfort and a crop top for style, also gives a  festival vibe!
(Not looking like a farmer as my brother tells me! :'))

shorts and a sleeveless top!

With a hoodie for the evening!

On to the types of clothes I would wear to a festival. I'm only going to take 2 outfits over the whole weekend. Purely because I want to travel light. It's only for 2 and a half days so it won't be too bad.

Denim shorts are a must! They go with near enough everything and are really comfortable. I would take these, 2 tops, my dungarees and a big old hoodie to keep me warm in the evenings like in the picture above!

11.

A blanket

I'm taking a blanket for something to sit on the grass or to keep me warm as well as a sleeping bag at night! Don't take your most expensive bed throw as it will get drink stains and get very dirty as your living in a field for the weekend!

12.

Obviously a tent!

This is very obvious but bring a tent... This one as such isn't mine as I will be sharing with a few friends. It is a six man tent and minimum there is going to be five of us as my brother has now joined the sundown crew for the first time as well as a couple of others!
This tent is good as it has 3 compartments around the edge which each fit 2 people in and just enough space for a double blow up mattress! As the compartment are around the edges of the tent there is a central area to store things and it's like your outside...but your inside :'). Don't forget a tent or reserve a space in somebody else's!

13.

Blow up mattress!

I beg of you to bring one of these! Sleeping on the ground is not fun as I mentioned in my experience last year at Sundown Festival . Having one of these to sleep on while camping is like icing to a cake. It just has to be done. Also, remember a pump. If you don't it wont be any fun using your lungs and then probably nearly passing out! We might take a pump which you can connect to the car. We tested this out and blows the mattress up in about 1 minute! Be prepared!

15.

Excuse my creased pillow...

Take at least one pillow per person. I was a little more organised than my friend last year and took MYSELF a pillow. As for them, they did not. So  found a friend who had a spare one...Thankgod!

16.

Any old sleeping bag!

Definitely bring a sleeping. Especially one per person as once again somebody decided not to bring any kind of duvet so we had to undo my sleeping bag and share it. Them two nights must have been the coldest I had ever been while trying to sleep. Yes my sleeping bag is pink and yes it has got 'Bratz' the dolls on it. I got this when I was about 7 at Christmas time. I know what your thinking... 'oooo she still likes Bratz hahaha'... That I do not. This is the most warmest and comfiest sleeping bag I have ever slept in and am not planning on getting rid of it anytime soon. Also I am not going to buy a brand new sleeping bag just for it to get muddy and drink spilled all over it ;).

17.

Sun cream!

 Sun cream is a must! I can not tell you enough how much you need to take and wear this product. Last year I made a massive mistake and ended up going to my first day of college looking like this...
Burnt nose
Do not make the mistake I did... Not a good look.

18.

What I'm taking all my stuff in!

Like last year i'm taking my belongings in a back pack. This one is slightly bigger than last time as I struggled to fit certain stuff which you cant bend like a deodorant bottle!

19.

Take mini toothpaste and mouthwash. I haven't got mine yet but will be making sure I have it for when the time comes which is about 3 weeks away!

20.

My piece of advice is to leave your moodiness at home. No one wants an unhappy camp mate who isn't enjoying themselves or is just having a sulk. That way others will have to try and cheer you up when they could be having fun... Don't be selfish :P Or they just won't care and leave you to it! Have fun ;)
Much love


ChristyJane
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My experience last year at Sundown Festival!

So the season for festivals has finally arrived and I expect many of you are off to see your favorite bands at some of the country's biggest festivals.

I'm going to Sundown Festival in Norfolk at the end of August and I want to be more prepared than I was last year...

Friday

Once packed and ready to go we set off to arrive at the festival on the Friday afternoon. Once we were dropped of we then realized we had to carry everything at once to our campsite... was not fun. Between us we stupidly took stuff that we didn't even use... such as a gas stove! Just buy your food... I know it's expensive but better than having to carry all that stuff!
We also had to carry a rucksack, sleeping bag, alcohol and other small unnecessary objects... TAKE NOTE...ONLY TAKE WHAT YOU WILL NEED AND USE!

That evening there was a party in a big building so that the campers were entertained until the next 2 coming days of bands and singers. That was mad... especially when most people has been drinking!

This was my second time at the festival but my first time camping so didn't know what to expect. Idiotically, I decided not to take a blow up mattress or anything comfy to lay on... bad idea. The first night must have been one of my worst nights sleep in my entire life. Considering there were people constantly tripping over our tent lines as we were right on the edge of one of the walk ways...also a bad idea!

Saturday

Saturday morning was horrible. We woke up so early and couldn't get back to sleep as so many people were still up... No idea how they do it!

Our tent got broken through this day... that was £40 down the drain £20 each for me and my friend haha! Luckily another friend had a spare fold up tent we could stay in! Also that day we went up to Argos and bought a blow up mattress... no way was I sleeping on the ground again. Here's a link to the Blow up mattress we bought!

For breakfast we walked up to Sainsburys supermarket to have a full English breakfast to cure the hangover. It was like heaven to my mouth :').  When we got back drinking again had already started... weirdly that made me feel better... One of the group bought their beer bong! This resulted in drinking from it in a hand stand for some!

Beer bong stand!

That day we also went into stage 2. OMG... That is absolutely mental! Even though its in like a big gazebo it's still pretty dark. All we did was get in the middle of the crowd and just weaved in and out of everyone. You couldn't just stand there.. It was so intense but amazing!

That night my favorite act was example. I had a bit to drink which made it even better as it gave me energy to just go crazy hahaha!

I stayed up to the early hours of the morning with a friend from school that I hadn't seen in forever! Saw  my birthday in with me!

Sunday

The Sunday morning was MY 17TH BIRTHDAY! Friends in the group brought me birthday brownies... how sweet! The day time basically went the same as Saturday except from seeing Jessie J that evening! We only stayed for one song as we had to go home as I had College the next morning... which I woke up to still hungover... I was so tired and looked a state! Good first impressions... not haha!

Overall my experience at Sundown Festival made me want to go again this year and that's exactly what I'm doing! I can not wait until the 29th of August. This time my birthday will be on the Monday so I won't be spending it at the festival like last year as I plan to go home one the Sunday evening as it's my 18th the next day so I want to spend it with my family and friends. Also 2 days camping at sundown is enough for me... I like to shower :').

Group photo!

Make sure if your reading this your going to the festival! If not your missing out!

ChristyJane
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A day at the Norfolk Broads!

Canoeing and kayaking

I recently went canoeing and kayaking with some friends at Wayford Bridge boat and canoe hire. For the 8 years I have lived in this area I had never done this and its only a mile down the road. I will definitely be going more often.

Having a break!

We went down a part of the river where motorized boats weren't allowed so it was so quiet and peaceful!
We had about 3 hours on the river and then headed to my family's mooring for a picnic!

I recommend going down to Wayford boat and canoe hire if you want to get active with your friends or family this summer!

My family's boat
Many years ago my Grandad bought a green boat... which are meant to be unlucky for some reason.

He passed it down to my mum a few years ago. She's called Cara.

Cara

I know she's small and doesn't match up to the one behind but does the job for a day trip!
There are so many memories with this boat. Either filmed on video camera or taken with a non digital camera.

Recently my mum has looked at another boat as she and her partner are finding it difficult to have to crouch inside all the time. So she came up with the idea to sell it...I didn't exactly warm up to the idea so me and my two brothers have decided they we will pay the tax, MOT and insurance until the time ever comes to say goodbye to Cara... which isn't yet :P.

I love having somewhere to go just to chill out and clear my mind. This is the perfect place.

Sharing my driving test experience with you...

On the 10th of July 2014 I had my first driving test and thankfully my last!

That night before I got a little nervous. However, I had a bad dream that I was late for test my test so it didn't go ahead!... Good start :')

When I woke up on the day of my driving test I was so nervous but excited at the same time, I could hardly eat any breakfast. My test was in the morning at a very specific time at 11:11am. I liked that though as my friend Georgia from college told me that at 11:11 of each day you can make a wish... I hope she prayed for me :P. Also having your test in the morning means that you don't have to wait with nerves until the afternoon.

 My instructor arrived at my house to come pick me up at about 10am to give time to set up all my mirrors for the manoeuvres. I drove around norwich for an hour practicing the things that might take the pass certificate away from me!

Once that was over with we sat in a car park and went over the questions that you are asked before the practical part of the test begins. At that point it was 11am so I drove over to the test center and we walked in.

Some of you may not of knew this but the 10th of July was the day of the strike for many people like teachers, fire men and unfortunately the driving examiners.
I got an email a week before my test saying there is a strike on the day of your test which could not guarantee I would get my test. This stressed me out even more. Luckily though, Norwich don't go on strike massively so my test commenced! Happy days!

My driving examiner: Finding out at the end of my test, my examiner hadn't examined drivers in 3 years... He was called in to help out as some people had been on strike, he didn't know until half 9 that morning and didn't even know there was a strike! He normally examiners motorcyclists.

Moving on...

At the beginning of my test I had to read a number plate on a car to make sure I could see far enough in front of me to be able to take the test! It was a success!

Next I had the questions. The first one I got was about the brake fluid and how I checked it which was simple and my second was "where is the horn on the car?"So easy! Make sure you do revise the questions though so you know evpvery answer!

Once that was over and done with I set off!
Now, I got only got 1 minor on my test which I was extremely surprised but happy about! This happened quite near the start on a double mini round about. It was so much busier than it normally was. There was three exits and I was trying to go out of the first exit. Took a little while as the blockers from the road I wanted to go in we're coming out very fast so I didn't have time to go as the cars on y right would then suddenly pop out as well. So at one point I was going to go, (this is where my minor comes in) as I was going to the blocker car went so quick that the car on my right was pulling out so I knew I couldn't go and pushed on the brake! The minor was for observation as I didn't watch carefully enough! I finally got through them both and carried on!

My test route went through norwich city center... Brilliant! Though luck early it wasn't too packed and I got through will ease!

My manoeuvre: I had parralell parking. My worst one. This is the one that took me the longest to get the hang of. Though, in my test I did it so well, probably better than I have before. Most likely because I was concentrating so much! I was so happy!

I had to go through the hartseys round about which has five exits! I really did not like this round about as it's always so busy! However I was in luck! When I pulled up to it nothing was coming round it and there was nothing on my right so off I went... I was dreading getting this round about but it seems it had a soft spot for me that day :D

To get back to the test center I went down the dual carridge way. I find that easy so it wasn't a problem at all!

Once we got to the entrance of the test center the examiner just asked me to drive straight in to a parking bay. In my head I was like oh crap!! I know this sounds silly but I had never driven in to a bay frontwards, I had always done reversing as that's another manoeuvre. Strangly I asked if I could
reverse in but he said "I wouldn't risk it if I were you, but I'm sure you can do"... I thought I'd be risking it if I drove forward... Which I did do... Perfectly fine... I was stressing over nothing haha!

I had finished my test! PASSED with only 1 minor! So proud of myself and I was buzzing at the same time!

My instructor drove me home. That was the end of having driving lessons on a Sunday! A little saddening but then again I could drive!!
Big thanks to John Powley! Here is his Facebook page link below:
JDP Driving tuition

Me in front of JDP driving tuition car!

Happy with my pass certificate! 

A year ago since prom...

It's a year ago or so since I had my prom.
I remember the feeling the night before. So excited.

I hade both my best ones come over to get ready with me! I remember getting myself all pampered, nails done and trying to fir guard out how I wanted my hair! Took me longer than I had anticipated...

I bought my dress from Jane Norman for only £30, I didn't want to splash on something that looks just like something cheaper! I got this dress months and months before prom! It was just the right dress for me. All through the year until prom came I sneakily kept trying it on to make sure it still fitted  but when the time got closer my best friends mum had to make it smaller! She did it so well!

The evening of prom came. Had my besties with me, getting ready for a night that we will never forget for the rest of our lives!

Once we got to the venue there was already a lot of people there! It looked amazing with everyone in their suits and dresses!

Lots of photos were taken throughout the night which I will keep for the rest of my life!

That was the last night I have seen many people for over a year now! Strange really! Being so used to spending most days and then having to start somewhere new without everyone was quite over whelming!

The fun part at the end of the night is that the whole year got a coach back to school!

For those who have prom coming up, make it a night to remember! Make the most of seeing your school mates while you can!

Have fun at prom ex year 11s!  (your almost students:P)

Eczema sufferers!

Unfortunately I am lucky enough to have inherited eczema down from my gran to my mum and then to me. I have dealt with it all my life and it's getting to the point where it's starting to really bug me!
I have recently been having a lot of flair ups on my face and my arms. This is very annoying on my face as it looks dry and red , therefore I am unable to wear much make-up if any atall as is makes it look even worse! Girls I sympathise with you there! I'm only getting eczema on my left arm in the elbow crease but what ever I do it always seems to come back recently.
I have a special cream/ointment to put on, however my body has seemed to become immune to it so it  doesn't really help anymore.

There are many triggers to worsen eczema and my biggest one is cows milk. I've had to drink goats milk since I was the age of about 7 years old. Sometimes I do have to drink cows milk and when I do I definitely notice the difference. In the space between a couple of hours to 24 hours I can get very itching or just start to become red in patchy areas.

Winter is also a big no for me. This is when my eczema comes at it's worse because the air is so cold, dry and when there is a cold wind it really makes it's uses to make my eczema the worst it can be! Don't wash your skin every single day as this will dry it out and make it worse!

I've also heard that having an unbalanced diet can cause inflammation to the skin.

Eczema comes from deep within the skin so keeping moisturised is a big must, even if it's not been appointed by the doctors. I have also noticed that having very hot showers/baths can make the skin very dry and crusty so I make sure that the water is warm to lukewarm to avoid this from happening.

One thing I have had to change is my face moisturiser. I used to use one which had a lot of chemicals in but now I have switched to 'simple' as it doesn't have as many. I don't apply it to the affected areas as it does still sting a little. I've also heard that tea tree oil is a good healing remedy for when your soaking in the bath. Don't use soaps and shower gels which will irritate your skin, use natural ones even though they can be quite expensive. Though would you rather  have itchy red skin or beautiful smooth skin! I know which I would pick!

The fact that I've suffered from eczema all my life is that I'm used to it, I've defiantly gotten better and out grown it a bit from when I was a small person! My biggest tip is to try extremely hard not to itch , even hogue it is the best itch in the world, you must resist!

If anyone else has any tips to treat eczema please share your ideas!

Make your own sweet jar - easy peasy!

I used to be so into arts a crafts, especially when I was at school doing art. However, I didn't take art as a GCSE, I took sport instead which is what I've gone to do in college. So as a hobby I like to make small things that can go around the house, such as the sweet jar. This is how I did it.

All you need is:

• One clean jar (i used a marmalade jar)
• Scissors
• A small piece of fabric/cloth of your choice which is big enough to cover the lid part of the jar.
• Ribbon
• Most importantly you need sweeties of your choice!

This is all you need!

How to do it

1. Firstly clean out your jar well and dry it thoroughly.
2. Take your fabric and place it round the top of the jar and make sure it isn't too big where it covers most of the jar or so it's too small that is won't cover the neck of the jar.
3. Cut any parts of the fabric which may be fraying. You can always put a little glue on the areas which are prone to fraying.
4. Put in your sweets or anything of your choice.
5. Take your ribbon and wrap it around the neck of the jar, making sure the fabric is equal all the way around and they type into a bow.

Your completed sweet jar should look a little something like this!

The finished product!

Very shabby chic!

Happy crafting!