August Favourites
To all who are reading this,
After seeing multiple bloggers and YouTubers posting their monthly favourites, I thought to myself, "Hey, why don't I give it a go?" The aim of these videos and blogs that are posted is to showcase favourite things from that particular month, often inciting others to buy them. Quite often it's beauty products, but if you know me that well, then you will know I'm not that kind of person!
So my posts are going to be quite varied, but I will aim for 5 things a month - which should be pretty easy for me. She says with a hopeful expression... I am hoping that if people enjoy this, I'm going to keep this going - and for those wondering, yes, reviews and book news will still be coming to the blog! It's finding the time to post whilst still writing different projects!
So without further ado, let's get this show on the road!
1. Geisha Wig's - Red Sparkle
This is a gorgeous wig, it really is! I was sent this wig as an apology gift from the company after an issue with the original order. I deliberated and finally chose this so I could see myself as a red head. After finalising the new order, it arrived fast and in good condition. It is perfect for cosplay. I am aiming to have a Hipster Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid with this.
The wig can be styled such as curled and straightened, as long as the tools used do not exceed 180 degrees. It came pre-curled, which was great. I love curls, but I can't do it right. This wig can be adjusted to fit your head, but I found that I didn't need to. It also comes with a simple wig cap, to keep your own pesky hair from interfering. Now I'm only 5ft1, so the curls fall down to the small of my back! They measure 80cms, according to the specifications. The curls are a little heavy for general day-to-day wear, but for a convention this will be great.
Visit: www.geishawigs.bigcartel.com for more information. Normally priced at £22.00.
2. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
As you can see from my tickets, I went to see on 6th August. It was a late showing and the tickets at the cinema these days can be pricey - £7.20 for an adult after 6pm! Unfortunately, due to my vision, I have trouble viewing 3D, so we opted for the 2D version. I was highly excited for this film, having been following the news about it since the casting was called.
It is a fun Marvel film, and it's what we have come to expect from them and the studios. Yet I wasn't prepared for my sides to ache from laughter - who knew Vin Diesel could be so wonderful as a talking tree? "I AM GROOT." Oh yes, you are. I love Rocket as well - they're a match made in heaven. I do want to write a proper review of it soon, so I can't say too much. With a power driven plot, excellent cast, and a simply awesome soundtrack, I am very excited that there will be another Guardians film coming out!
And yes, that is me with pink shellac nails...
3. William Control's Babylon Tour
William Control has to be my favourite artist - ever. I have followed William since his days with Aiden, and it's sad to see them coming to an end. However, his darker, more sexual, more violent side of William Control is something I cannot resist. Powerful lyrics and haunting melodies, and the occasional female orgasming in the background, he is a treat for the ears and eyes. I've seen him live in Sheffield a few years back and met him on numerous occasions, but this DVD compromises some of his new material and the old in a burlesque, horror show of rock, goth and alternative fashion. And yes, I am aware how ironic that is when my DVD is pictured on my Hello Kitty quilt. There would only be 500 hard copies available, so I had to snap one up straight away.
With seventeen tracks on the DVD and five guest appearances, including Ash Costello of New Years Day and Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, it is one hell of a show. Filmed at Bar Sinister on his last American tour, the DVD was shipped just mere days after William started the UK's Punishment Tour, which I was unable to go to. The DVD arrived in good condition and works a treat on my player. I also have a digital copy in case anything happens, and a signed photograph from the man himself. Now I have his other DVD too, and one day I will back to back review them, and his music, but for now let's just say that, "I'm only human sometimes."
For more information visit www.williamcontrol.com. Pre-order price $30.00 - included: DVD, digital copy and signed photograph.
4. Geisha Wig's - Birds of Paradise
This is so cute and bright! This wig was my original order, which had been delayed with shipping from oversees. I had not expected this to arrive after speaking with the owner of Geisha Wigs, and put my cosplay plan's on hold. This wig will be for my Princess UniKitty - Business Costume from The Lego Movie. I was presently surprised when I arrived home from work, saw the purple wrapped parcel and found this. I wore it straight away.
There is a reason it is called Bird's of Paradise - it compromises of red, yellow, green and blue shades, and is perfect for Lolita fashion and cosplay. The web does not make any mention of styling with this wig, but I wouldn't need to. It comes in curls which can be hung over your shoulder in a cutesy way - I will have to figure out how to get my cat ears and unicorn horn in safely! This wig can be adjusted to fit your head as per Red Sparkle, and this was already hooked onto a smaller adjustment, so it needed changing. Once this was done though, it fitted lovely. It also comes with a simple wig cap, to keep your own pesky hair from interfering. The length of the wig is 60cms, according to the specifications. Light, colourful and not too long, it's a great addition to my cosplay wig collection!
Visit: www.geishawigs.bigcartel.com for more information. Normally priced at £20.00.
5. Sunnydale High School Shirt
I adore Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Spike was my childhood crush, and the show is perhaps the reason why I have always been attracted to vampires, and bad boy characters in fiction. Joss Wheedon is a fantastic writer, and he makes the characters so believable, as they go though so many changes. Willow is a perfect example, and she's one of my favourite characters anyway! Always has been, always will be. Now, I've been rewatching the show, and one night I was browsing Amazon, when I found this shirt.
It is almost a replica of the one worn in the gym classes by Buffy and company in numerous episodes ranging from the first to third season. The Sunnydale High School colours are traditionally burgundy and yellow, so I could show my fictional school spirit and still be loyal to the fandom. In a sense, I could cosplay a Sunnydale High School student! I bought a size L (Large) as I like room in my shirts, and this was a men's fit anyway. It arrived two days after I placed the order, which greatly surprised me. It fits great - enough room to move, looks great with either leggings or jeans, and completes the fangirl in me!
Visit www.amazon.co.uk for more information. Normally priced at £10.99.
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Divergent by Veronica Roth
After seeing multiple bloggers and YouTubers posting their monthly favourites, I thought to myself, "Hey, why don't I give it a go?" The aim of these videos and blogs that are posted is to showcase favourite things from that particular month, often inciting others to buy them. Quite often it's beauty products, but if you know me that well, then you will know I'm not that kind of person!
So my posts are going to be quite varied, but I will aim for 5 things a month - which should be pretty easy for me. She says with a hopeful expression... I am hoping that if people enjoy this, I'm going to keep this going - and for those wondering, yes, reviews and book news will still be coming to the blog! It's finding the time to post whilst still writing different projects!
So without further ado, let's get this show on the road!
1. Geisha Wig's - Red SparkleThis is a gorgeous wig, it really is! I was sent this wig as an apology gift from the company after an issue with the original order. I deliberated and finally chose this so I could see myself as a red head. After finalising the new order, it arrived fast and in good condition. It is perfect for cosplay. I am aiming to have a Hipster Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid with this.
The wig can be styled such as curled and straightened, as long as the tools used do not exceed 180 degrees. It came pre-curled, which was great. I love curls, but I can't do it right. This wig can be adjusted to fit your head, but I found that I didn't need to. It also comes with a simple wig cap, to keep your own pesky hair from interfering. Now I'm only 5ft1, so the curls fall down to the small of my back! They measure 80cms, according to the specifications. The curls are a little heavy for general day-to-day wear, but for a convention this will be great.
Visit: www.geishawigs.bigcartel.com for more information. Normally priced at £22.00.
2. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
As you can see from my tickets, I went to see on 6th August. It was a late showing and the tickets at the cinema these days can be pricey - £7.20 for an adult after 6pm! Unfortunately, due to my vision, I have trouble viewing 3D, so we opted for the 2D version. I was highly excited for this film, having been following the news about it since the casting was called.It is a fun Marvel film, and it's what we have come to expect from them and the studios. Yet I wasn't prepared for my sides to ache from laughter - who knew Vin Diesel could be so wonderful as a talking tree? "I AM GROOT." Oh yes, you are. I love Rocket as well - they're a match made in heaven. I do want to write a proper review of it soon, so I can't say too much. With a power driven plot, excellent cast, and a simply awesome soundtrack, I am very excited that there will be another Guardians film coming out!
And yes, that is me with pink shellac nails...
3. William Control's Babylon Tour
William Control has to be my favourite artist - ever. I have followed William since his days with Aiden, and it's sad to see them coming to an end. However, his darker, more sexual, more violent side of William Control is something I cannot resist. Powerful lyrics and haunting melodies, and the occasional female orgasming in the background, he is a treat for the ears and eyes. I've seen him live in Sheffield a few years back and met him on numerous occasions, but this DVD compromises some of his new material and the old in a burlesque, horror show of rock, goth and alternative fashion. And yes, I am aware how ironic that is when my DVD is pictured on my Hello Kitty quilt. There would only be 500 hard copies available, so I had to snap one up straight away.With seventeen tracks on the DVD and five guest appearances, including Ash Costello of New Years Day and Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides, it is one hell of a show. Filmed at Bar Sinister on his last American tour, the DVD was shipped just mere days after William started the UK's Punishment Tour, which I was unable to go to. The DVD arrived in good condition and works a treat on my player. I also have a digital copy in case anything happens, and a signed photograph from the man himself. Now I have his other DVD too, and one day I will back to back review them, and his music, but for now let's just say that, "I'm only human sometimes."
For more information visit www.williamcontrol.com. Pre-order price $30.00 - included: DVD, digital copy and signed photograph.
4. Geisha Wig's - Birds of Paradise
This is so cute and bright! This wig was my original order, which had been delayed with shipping from oversees. I had not expected this to arrive after speaking with the owner of Geisha Wigs, and put my cosplay plan's on hold. This wig will be for my Princess UniKitty - Business Costume from The Lego Movie. I was presently surprised when I arrived home from work, saw the purple wrapped parcel and found this. I wore it straight away.There is a reason it is called Bird's of Paradise - it compromises of red, yellow, green and blue shades, and is perfect for Lolita fashion and cosplay. The web does not make any mention of styling with this wig, but I wouldn't need to. It comes in curls which can be hung over your shoulder in a cutesy way - I will have to figure out how to get my cat ears and unicorn horn in safely! This wig can be adjusted to fit your head as per Red Sparkle, and this was already hooked onto a smaller adjustment, so it needed changing. Once this was done though, it fitted lovely. It also comes with a simple wig cap, to keep your own pesky hair from interfering. The length of the wig is 60cms, according to the specifications. Light, colourful and not too long, it's a great addition to my cosplay wig collection!
Visit: www.geishawigs.bigcartel.com for more information. Normally priced at £20.00.
5. Sunnydale High School Shirt
I adore Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Spike was my childhood crush, and the show is perhaps the reason why I have always been attracted to vampires, and bad boy characters in fiction. Joss Wheedon is a fantastic writer, and he makes the characters so believable, as they go though so many changes. Willow is a perfect example, and she's one of my favourite characters anyway! Always has been, always will be. Now, I've been rewatching the show, and one night I was browsing Amazon, when I found this shirt.It is almost a replica of the one worn in the gym classes by Buffy and company in numerous episodes ranging from the first to third season. The Sunnydale High School colours are traditionally burgundy and yellow, so I could show my fictional school spirit and still be loyal to the fandom. In a sense, I could cosplay a Sunnydale High School student! I bought a size L (Large) as I like room in my shirts, and this was a men's fit anyway. It arrived two days after I placed the order, which greatly surprised me. It fits great - enough room to move, looks great with either leggings or jeans, and completes the fangirl in me!
Visit www.amazon.co.uk for more information. Normally priced at £10.99.
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Divergent by Veronica Roth
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