The Fair Trade & Sustainability Diaries #1

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This on definetely is different to the other blogposts that I have made before, but I feel like it would be a great topic to talk about.

In the first half term, we had to do a presentation on a certain topic in school. The second half term is starting on Wednesday, and this time we have to write a bigger essay. The topic that our teacher has chosen for us is sustainability.

I personally have had times before when I thought about fair trade and sustainability, but I never thought about it that deep. I mean obviously you hear things about H&M on the internet and tv about how they treat the people that make their clothes badly and don't pay them enough and whatever, but you never really hear much else about it. This is going to be the time that we are finally going to talk about it a bit deeper, and I am quite exited for it, as I find it an topic that is quite interesting.

I wanted to blog about this, since this quite a long process, but I thought I would keep you up to date and tell you about everything that I find out and that we talk about, as I find it an important topic to talk and know about. It follows our every day life, even though we don't even notice it. Wether it's when we are going shopping or when we are eating or when we are throwing away certain thinks like bottles or clothes for example. There is a hell of a lot to think about, and I feel like I need to share these things, so that people finally find out more about these things, than the typical H&M stuff that always gets connected to this topic.

This blog isn't supposed to only be about some beauty and fashion bits. I also want to talk about things close to my heart, and the things that I feel like they need to be talked about a bit more. That is why I have chosen to make this a little series, at least until the end of the project, where I am going to update you from time to time about what new things I have learned and what I feel like we need to talk and do something about.

So let's start with the first update, I guess.

The first thing we did was brain storming everything that came into our minds when thinking about sustainability. We actually came up with quite a few things. Here is some inspiration:

After that our teacher gave us a sheet full of things that she herself came up with the night before, already proposing some ideas for a topic name and question to add to it. There were quite a lot of things on it, that I never would have thought about, and that they had anything to do with sustainability. It is incredible how many things have to do with it, that you wouldn't even connect to that topic. Here is some more inspiration for topics that have to do with it:

- Cotton

- Who produces our clothes and where do they do that?

- big enterprises (H&M, Primark etc.)

- What does fair clothing mean?

- What are low-wage countries?

- How many animals had to die for Polyester?

- Quinoa and it's impact on it's origin country

- Aluminum in deodorants

- Chemicals in cosmetics - What impact do they have on our body?

- Clothing out of PET bottles?

We also watched a film called 'The True Cost' in class. We didn't completely finish it, but I can't remember any movie from school that would have made me think any more about my actions, and the one's of others. The film talks about how the fashion industry and the workers that work hard everyday for our clothes, their pay, and life. It sounds like the typical movie that shades H&M and how the workers don't get enough money, bla bla bla. Everything we already know about basically. But it literally is the best film I have ever seen about sustainability and fair trade. It got quite deep, and really grapped at every little piece that has to do with that topic and the fashion industry. I had goose bumps literally the whole way through the film. If you only have the tiniest interest in that topic, please go and watch that film! It such an eye opener! It's available on Netflix, iTunes and amazon. They also have a website, so if you want to find out more and have a look at the trailer first, here you go: http://truecostmovie.com/ . I would really recommend you to do so - it's an amazing documentary.

The film made me think a lot, especially because I had to go to the city right afterwards, because I had to get a few things for a birthday coming up in the next month. I went to H&M with a whole different feeling. I was torn between the things that would be best to do and not, but I also kinda felt guilty. I will talk a bit more about that soon.

I actually did end up buying something from them, but only because I have been wanting that shirt for literally forever, and I really haven't bought many clothes in 2015. Our teacher said one thing that really grabbed me. She said that maybe we should at least try to buy less, or buy more clothes from 'green' brands that care about fair trade. Think more about if you actually need the things, instead of them just hanging in your closet and you throwing them away after years. That might sound a little bit weird and ridiculous, but the film also talked about how only 10% of the clothes that you give to charity actually end up being sold, which I find ridiculous! The people that work for those big brands work hard every day and pretty long for little money, and when the thrown away clothes get send back, they can BUY them! They have to buy the clothes they paid so much for already! Like what even...?! Whatever, I will talk about this whole fair trade topic in a different post, when I know a bit more about it. 

Next to the checkout, they actually had two papers, about their new project named 'Conscious'. It actually is named to be about sustainability and also fair trade. After seeing that film, I literally opened them and sat their shaking my head.

They literally want to tell you that they are doing everything they can for sustainability and fair trade, which we all know isn't true. They sell these words like their clothes. Yes they might have started working on that, but there is quite a big chance that they are not doing even half as much as they are saying. They are a big brand, they know how to sell the things they want to sell. If they say things like that, they should keep their promises and actually do work for all of the things that they say that they do. In that magazine they say, that they have created sooo many new work spaces. That is amazing, I honestly think so, but creating them isn't the only thing they have to do. It is amazing that they give so many people a place to work and earn some money, but does that really make it so much better when they earn so little for so much hard work and sweat, that they can't even live from that money. I could talk about this forever, but I better leave you here, before this get's way too long and boring for you.

So far I am thinking about talking about natural cosmetics in the essay, together with a friend, but we will see, as I also find fair trade quite an interesting and important topic.

That is all I can update you on so far. I will let you know about more when I know more. Maybe next week, maybe in a month or whatever. We'll see.

I hope you enjoyed this kind of post, even though it was quite different to other ones, and that you are as exited to find out more about this topic. :)

If you have anything that you want me to talk about in this series in particular, let me know, and I'll see what I can do. :)

Have a great day and weekend. 

Love, Jacqueline Xx

Rituals Carpe Diem Shampoo Review

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I wasn't really sure what to talk about today, but then my the shampoo I am currently trying out fell into my hands, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to tell you what I thought about it, as I hadn't tried it before.

The shampoo that I am talking about is the Rituals Carpe Diem Shampoo for frizzy hair. I got a small size of it in a set for my birthday, and I wasn't quite sure, wether I should try it or not. My hair has always been a little problematic, and usually it's fine for the first two washes, but after that it usually shows it's actual impact on my hair. But I ended up actually wanting to try it, so that is what I did.

Firstly, the small size comes with a normal screw, which is a bit annoying when you have got shampoo in your hand, but have to try to screw the lid back on at the same time. It contains 70 ml. The big and actual version should be around 9,50€ for 250ml of the shampoo, which actually comes in a different and round bottle.

The consistancy of the shampoo is quite thick, which is nice, because it doesn't go everywhere when you are rubbing it between your hands. I am not 100% sure about the smell though. It smells a bit to strong for me, but I am not much of a fan of the Rituals smells in general, so that is fine. I have actually smelled worse things.

I personally didn't feel any difference in my hair for about the first four washes, and was really exited to tell you all about it, as it actually felt like it also didn't feel greasy as soon as with my other shampoo. It actually made my hair feel quite nice and soft, even though I have had times when it actually was softer. It didn't made my hair go greasy that fast, as already mentioned, and my hair actually didn't go as frizzy after blow drying it, as I easily get problems with that.

But then the 5th time washing it came, which usually is the turning point, if it hasn't happend during the washes before that yet. My hair felt normal after showering, but when I blow dried it, it got completely frizzy, and after my workout it felt greasier than ever. 

The next morning when I got up, it also didn't look right either. It was completely out of place, looking flat and some streeks went greasy and it generally just looked unwashed.

I really thought I had found an alternative, if they ever discontinued my holy grail shampoo, but sadly I haven't. However I am pretty happy I actually got to try it, as I probably never would have bought it myself.

I definetely think it is worth to try the shampoo, but maybe in the smaller version, especially when you have got quite sensetive hair as I do. I guess you will have to make yourself an own opinion by trying it, as it seems to really depend on the hair structure.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know, wether you have tried any of the Rituals shampoos, and if so what you thought of it.

See you soon, with another blogpost. :)

Love, Jacqueline Xx

TBR List 2016

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Ever since I can remember I have loved books, even before I was able to read them myself. I got this from my mum, and reading and writing has always been a passion of mine. In 2012 I really did not read many books, because I discovered new things to do on the internet and Social Media. I loved it, but something was missing. I finally found that missing piece again when I challenged myself to read my first book in English and went for John Green's The Fault in Our Stars. It really brought my love and passion back, and I have since set it my goal to not stop again. In 2015 I actually read quite a lot at the beginning and kind of towards the middle of the year, but in the second half it defintely went down, also because of school. I don't want that to happen this year, even though it's going to be a busy one, as it's a task I enjoy and that really calms me down and makes me forget everything around me. 

If you've seen my What I Got For My Birthday and Christmas post, you will know that I got a Kindle. Ever since I have downloaded tons of samples of books that have been on my reading list, and I thought I would show you which of these books I'm hoping to read this year.

 Since You've Been Gone - Morgan Matson

 Let's start off with a little cheat actually, since I am already reading this book. I actually came up with the idea for this post before I bought it on my Kindle, but I thought I would show it to you anyway as I am only 40% in so far.
It's about Emily who used to not go to parties and talk to guys and stuff like that, until she met Sloane, who is bascially totally different in those points. The summer that they have planned is supposed to be epic, but Sloane suddenly disappears with her family, and only leaves a list for Emily behind, full of things Emily would never ever dare to try. But she is hoping that the list will lead her to her best friend, so she starts working on the list.

 The Infinite Sea - Rick Yancey

This is the sequel to The 5th Wave, which you might have heard about, as it's film has just started being shown at cinemas. It's a Sci-Fi series, and it so amazing. If you love The Maze Runner and Divergent, I guess this might be something for you. Basically there are certain waves that aliens, also named the 'Others', brought to earth, killing people with a virus and stuff like that. Cassie is the main character, and she is basically left alone and meets some other people in the first book, with whom she now has to try and survive, and save humanity. I absolutely loved the first book, so I cannot wait what this one has to hold. Let's just hope it's better than the Maze Runner Sequel :D.

 Bliss - Shay Mitchell and Michaela Blaney

If you like Pretty Little Liars you will probably know Shay Mitchell, who plays Emily. Together with her best friend she wrote this novel, and I've been quite interested in it ever since I heard about it, and even more since I read the sample of it.
The story basically follows three friends, named Sophia, Demi and Leandra, who all went of different paths after school. Demi and Leandra don't get along anymore either. The book is about friendship and all the uncertain things that the early 20's bring to you. I don't completely know what to expect from this, but I am quite exited to see what Shay and Michela have published.

Confess - Collen Hoover

So far I have read two books by Collen Hoover, and since I liked them both, I am really exited what this one will be like, as a lot of people swear by her books.
It tells the story of Auburn, who has lost everything that is important to her, and now she tries to fix the pieces that her life has become. She meets Owen at an art studio. Auburn puts her heart into it, but then finds out that he is keeping a major secret from coming out, which could threaten everything that is important to Auburn. The only way to save their relationship, is for Owen to confess.
I think it sounds quite interesting, and I am looking forward to find out what that major secret is, that Owen is holding back.

Hello Life! - Marcus Butler

I wasn't really sure wether I wanted to read Marcus' book, as I am not really the person that enjoys the book by male youtubers, but I read the first few pages that I was able to download for free, and now I am actually more interested in it. The book contains parts of Marcus' story and expierences, but also health tips and things like that. I am not sure wether this will be incredible, but I am interested to see how the whole book will turn out to be like.

Where The Road Takes Me - Jay McLean

I actually found this book randomly while strolling through the Kindle store, and I think it sounds kinda interesting.
Chloe has only got one plan for her future, which is the road. She has given herself the promise, that she won't open herself up to anyone, in case that person could threaten her plans. She then meets Blake during a dark night, who is pretty broken, but is trying hard not to show anyone. Everything changes for Blake, while nothing changes for Chloe, since she is focused on the road. But they then get closer, and the road leads them somewhere completely different.
I love travelling, as well as love stories, so let's just hope this is going to be a good one!

Legend - Marie Lu

If you follow booktube or you like books in general, you will probably have heard about this. I have literally wanted to read this for like forever, and I don't know why I still haven't done that, as it sounds so good and everyone is talking about it. It's another Sci-Fi and dystopian series as well.
I will just quote the actual summary from Amazon here, since I think it is actually quite good in my opinion:

-He is Day. The boy who walks in the light. She is June. The girl who seeks her brother's killer. On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other's past. But Day murdered June's brother. And she has sworn to avenge his death.-

Before - Anna Todd

This book was written by Anna Todd, who is quite for the famous After series, which used to be a Harry Styles fanfiction on Wattpad, which was published. This book tells Hardin's life, so the other main character from After, and his story before he met Tess, and what happens after the After series.
Even though I didn't love every whole book of the series, I loved all of them, and couldn't take them down, so this is a must to read.

Carrie Hope Fletcher - All I Know Now

Carrie is another youtuber, which I have been following for quite a while. Some of you may know her from being Tom Fletcher's sister. She also stares in Les Miserables in the Westend, and is just an amazing and quite lovely person in my opinion. This book is full of adive and stories from her life, which I am so exited for, as I quite like these kind of books, especially from people that I have followed and liked for a while.

Gayle Forman - Just One Day

To be honest I had to properly look up what this book is about, as I literally had just put this on my list, because I have read all of Gayle's other books and I absolutely loved them a hell of a lot, so I just really want to read this series of two.
The book tells the story of Allyson, who meets an a dutch actor in England. When she wakes up after an amazing day in Paris, she discovers that William has left. She embarks on a a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, through Shakespeare, a quest for her love and travel, to break free from those confines.

Me Before You - Jojo Moyes

Most of you will probably have heard about as well, as literally everyone has been raving about it for months, maybe even years, and it is being made into a movie as well!
The story follows Lou Clark who knows quite a lot of things. She doesn't know though, that she is about to lose her job or that knowing what's coming is what keeps her sane. Will Traynor knows that his desire to live was taken away by his motorcycle accident. He also knows how to put a stop to that. But the meeting of the both will change the other forever.

Prisoner of Night and Fog - Anne Blankman

This is the kind of book I have never read as it is a historical one. I found this through Sasha Alsberg, one of my favourite booktubers, who talked about this. I have always liked learning and reading about the World Wars, and this story takes place in Munich in 1930.
Gretchen is under the wing of her Uncle Dolf, who is none other than Adolf Hitler. Gretchen follows his every command. But she then meets a young Jewish reporter, named Daniel, who says that her father was actually murdered. She doesn't know what to believe, but soon discovers a lot of secrets. She has to determine her own allegiances, even if her choices could kill Daniel and her.

Jenny Han - To All The Boys I've Loved Before

This book has been on my radar for a while as well, and I am looking forward to jumping into the story this year.
Lara Jean's love life is pretty crazy and has tons of different sides, basically. She keeps all of the love letters she has written before in a box. One for every of the five boys she has ever loved. When writes, she pours out everything, and the letters are only meant to be for her. But then suddenly all of her secret letters are mailed, and her love life goes out of control.

The Air He Breathes - Brittainy C. Cherry

This is the last book of my list so far, and another one that I discovered whilst scrolling through the Kindle Store.
Our protagonist is warned about Tristan Cole. He is meant to be cruel and damaged. But she can't just judge a man by his past, because she is also damaged, just like he is. So she accepts the challenge, as they are both empty, looking for something else and want to put together the shattered pieces of their past.
I think it actually sounds a bit different to the usual stories, and I absolutely love that not everyone is talking about a book that I want to read for once, and it's also another series. I am quite exited to explore something completely new, that I hadn't heard about before I saw it in the store.


I hope you enjoyed this blogpost, as I loved doing something book related again, since I love both reading and writing, and I really want to make more time for both this year. Please leave me some recommendations down below or on my social medias of books that I should check out and read! :)

Have a good day! 


Love, Jacqueline Xx



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Current Daily Make-Up for School

Welcome to a new post!

I personally like wearing make-up for school, and I am also allowed to, which I sometimes am pretty thankful for. I thought I would show you the things that I currently wear  on a daily basis to go there. 

I had a phase back during November and December when I just loved putting a lot of eyeshadow on, maybe because I felt like if I had to stress myself out with exams I could at least give myself some time for a nice eye look. I don't really know, but at the moment I am definetely back to a very quick and simple look, and prefer to rather put on a nice lipstick to top it off, since that takes a lot less time.

 Usually I start with putting some of my Collection Lasting Perfection concealer on my spots and blemishes. You will probably all know how much it is hyped, so I won't go into much detail, as I completely agree.

 I don't like that one for under my eyes though, because I want something a bit more creamy and less thick to actually feel a bit more awake and not just look like it. I don't really know why I feel like that, but I just go with it, and use my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer under my eyes. It was the first thing I actually spend a little bit more money on when I got into make-up and ever since then I have been repurchasing it over and over. This has to be like my 4th or 5th one, as I love it so much! It is really nice and creamy but not to thick, has an amazing colour to suit me (shade 15) and it stays on really well.

You might be thinking I am forgetting my eyebrows, but I am not. I go straight to my eyes, because I don't do anything to my eyebrows apart from setting them into place with a brush, as they are so bushy and black, no one believes me I ain't use any products on them. :D

So since I got my Naked palette for Christmas, I haven't been using any other palette since, as it has a perfect range of shades, for whatever colour I feel like using. My personal favourites so far are Naked, Buck, Half Baked and Smog. Depending on what I feel like I am either using some glittery shades with either Virgin or Buck to blend it, or if I am feeling like a little less colour, I will use Naked and Buck, or even nothing at all. 

I am so happy I finally own this palette, because it really is my favourite make-up product I own as I absolutely love the texture and shade range of the eyeshadows.

Then I am using my favourite mascara combo at the moment, which consists of the Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp one and the Maybelline Lash Sensational. I used to only use the Last Sesational, but I am currently really liking the mix of both of the mascaras, as I feel like the Yves Rocher one seperates my lashes really niceley while the Lash Sensational does and amazing job at lengthening.

Ever since I got back from England in March last year, I don't think I have been using any other powder than the Rimmel Stay Matte one. I only owned one powder before, but I was felt like you wear able to really clearly see it and it's colour, and it would get cakey after some time. With this one I don't get either of those problems, as I chose the transparent one, and it feels really nice on the skin and is really unnoticeable. I never had much truble with shinyness, but still absolutely love the finish of this powder.

Before I use powder I will sometimes use some concealer again under my eyes, if I feel like mascara made it appear a bit darker again, but that usually doesn't happen that often.

For lip products I usually like to go for something really natural, just to give it all a nice little ending touch, but not make it appear too much, not just because I am not really the person to wear that many darker shades on my lips.

One lip product that I go for sometimes which is a bit more colourful though is Zoe Sugg's Lip Balm in the shade or taste 'Vanilla Cream'. It gives your lips a really nice reddish, pinky colour but also moisturizes them really really well, much better than other coloured lip balms I have tried.

Then there is one of my newest addiotions to my collection, the Urban Decay lipstick in 'Rush'. It's a really nice natural rosy shade with a brown undertone, that makes it appear really smooth, which it actually feels like as well. 

Lastly for lip products I have been loving Fleur De Force's lipstick in '020 Written In The Stars'. It's almost like a lip stain I would say, and if you want something that looks like a lipgloss, as it's really glossy, but also something that stays on really long, these will be something for you.

I hope you enjoyed this post, even though there are a lot of these going around on the internet. Make sure to leave me some of your favourite make-up products for school or uni or work down below. :)

Love, Jacqueline Xx

Chatting: Following Your Own Path at School

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Yesterday we were sat down in our school's gathering place to talk about the second half of year 11. It is quite an important one as you have to make your decisions for your A Levels and your marks at the end of it will decide wether you'll make it to the next phase and year on the way towards your A levels.

I've been thinking about which subjects to take for my exams and higher courses for quite a while, years even, and I still am not sure what I am going to decide on. I have to choose two, and since I love English that is already settled, but what will be my other choice, and what else will I have to write an exam about.

I feel like many people at this point decide to choose a subject that most of their friends choose out of confidence, not really out of their own choice. Some even choose certain subjects because they feel like they are not good anything, which they say is the reason why they choose a subject that a lot of their friends do.
But guys, let's be honest - it is not going to work that way, not always at least. Yes that subject might end up as the best choice you could've ever made, but if you've chosen it, there's no going back if you are absolutely hating it after a few weeks. It is important to have a good working background, but what people tend to forget is that you have to think about what you personally want to do, not what would be the easiest choice. Sure, your friends might be able to help you if you struggle in that subject, but in the end it's you that has to write the exams and raise your hand to say something, not them.

You have to work for yourself, so you also have to think about yourself when you make an important choice like that. That doesn't even have to be in school, it could even be about other things like going out or doing a certain thing for someone's birthday.

Be special, be different, and do what YOU want to do, not what others tell you to. It's your life and your choices, not theirs, so you are the one that gets to decide where your path will lead.

I personally am currently deciding wether I will take German, Chemistry, History or maybe even Biology as my second higher course. I like things about all of these subjects but I also hate quite a few parts in each on of them, and in neither of them I am a genius, but they are still what I have in mind to study further.

Some people have told me to not choose German because 'You will have to write an exam in it anyway, it doesn't make sense.'. But to be honest, that isn't true. It does make sense, even if I will have to write an exam in that subject anyway. If I like German, I will choose German, that is my own choice to make, not someone else's. I think you should always be open for advice, but don't let anyone tell what you have to do. Maybe you want to be challanged a bit, and maybe that will actually help you and make you happier. Maybe these people that have told you those things will end up coming to you, telling you they wish they would have chosen that subject.

If you already know what area you want to work in after your school time, but aren't sure what subjects to decide on, go and do some research on the subjects that could maybe help you in that job. Please don't think that you aren't good at anything, just because you aren't writing straight A*'s in every subject. There is always something you are good at, you only have to aknowledge it.

I suggest you make a list of all of your subjects, and write down all of the marks that you have gotten in this year so far. And then think about which subjects you enjoyed. Write down all of the themes that you enjoyed talking about, and that you enjoy in your freetime as well. Take some time to think, and you will find something.

I personally made this myself, only in a version that is only on my mind, but I still have it. I do enjoy Maths, but only when I get the topic, and if I end up writing a good mark for my level in that subject. But since that doesn't happen as often, I had crossed that out from the very beginning (I miss the times when you were able to stop studying maths before your A levels *sigh*). 

However I do quite enjoy History, especially the French Revolution and the World Wars. I have always been interested in certain topics, even though I don't find everything interesting that you talk about. But I still enjoy it, and I might actually end up deciding on it, even if that means I will have to learn pages and pages of dates. I love a challenge, so maybe I will end up choosing it - who knows. Or maybe I will end up choosing Chemistry, German, Biology or I will suprise myself and choose Physics or something like that. 

Don't cross out everything, only because you aren't able to get A*s on the tests in that subject. Do something that you genuenly enjoy and would enjoy talking more about. Don't let others tell you what you are supposed to do, and not only in school. Just because a higher Maths course might look quite nice on your certificate, that is no reason to choose it. If you have a bad mark because you did not enjoy it at all, it isn't going to make it better. I can't stress this enough - do things that make you happy, not because it is going to make someone else happy! It is your life, so you get to decide where the path will guide you.

If you need advice - go and ask for it. Let the opinion influence you and make you think. Do some research on Google or by asking other people that were in the same position before. But then decide what you want to do, something you are going to enjoy talking and thinking about.
Your friends might all end up doing Chemistry, but you hate that and you would rather enjoy Sports, but also don't want to let them down and be 'alone' in that new course. Don't let that influence your decision. FOMO is not something you should think about in this moment. Sure they might make amazing expierences together without you and make new friends, but you will too! Don't put pressure on yourself because of your friends, I beg you! It might be harder to start in a completely new course with new people, but as long as you are open and nice to them, and don't isolate yourself from them, you will soon make new friends that you can spend time with, when your other friends aren't around. There is not much to worry about. Don't put yourself under too much pressure. 

I'm sorry this has been all about A levels and choosing subjects mainly, but it is a situation that me and my classmates and friends are currently dealing with, and I felt like I had to spit this out, because we won't be the only ones expierencing something like that.

There always new decisions to make in life. From throwing away an old and very loved lipstick or not, to the decision of wether you are going to marry that person or not, and so on. We all have to remember to think about other people when we make decisions, but we also have to remember to think of ourselves. These decisions might follow you forever, and will even sometimes throw your life around completely. They have to made, wether you want to or not, so make sure to choose wisely.

I hope I didn't bore the hell our of you with this post. Let me know your thoughts about this topic down below, if you feel like it. 

Have a good day.

Love, Jacqueline Xx

New Obsession: How to Get Away with Murder

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I definetely took my own advice in what to do during your winter break, at least in some points, so I basically started a new tv series. I hated not being able to start a new one during exam time, and now I finally took the chance to have some time for a new one.

After I caught up with all of the ones that I already watch which I didn't allow myself during exam time either, I got out my list of recommended tv series that kinda sounded interesting, so I decided to start 'How to Get Away with Murder'.

The first episode was shown at the end of 2014 in the USA so I am not that late, I guess.

I will try to make this as spoiler free as possible, but please don't kill me if there are any, because I really am quite obsessed with it. It took me less than 48 hours to watch the whole one and a half seasons that are up now - that is how obsessed I am.

The series is about Annalise Keating who is a law professor at a University and a very popular criminal defense attorney. She selects the 5 best students at the beginning of the new term to work for her at her office, which are Wes Gibbins, Connor Walsh, Michaela Pratt, Asher Millstone, and Laurel Castillo. They don't know yet that they will soon have to take what they learned in class and use it in reality. They work together with her and her assistants Frank and Bonnie. Each episode follows another case of murder which they try to help Annalise win, who does everything to be the best at her job, but during season 1 there are also two main murders that create drama in the series. The one of a student named Lila and the one of Annalise's husband Sam.

Wow that was probably the worst summary I have ever made, and you probably think it's even more boring now than you thought at the beginning. Sorry for that :D.

I am usually not the person that likes this crime stuff and series that include murders, but to be honest this has really grabbed me. There is just something about Viola Davis's way to play Annalise that makes it so interesting, and it is definetely a series that I haven't seen out there yet, because it usually is a story about students OR and story about murders and an attorney or whatever.

It is so interesting from the beginning on because not only do you get to know the characters but also you have got little flashforwards which you aren't really able to put together what they are supposed to tell you, but that is something that makes you want to see more.

If I had to decide what series you could compare it to, I don't think I could come up with one in particular. I would say though that it is kind of the 'harder' version of Pretty Little Liars maybe, just without the usual girly stuff and more...uhm..dirty stuff. But please don't cross it from your list just because you don't like Pretty Little Liars, because it is still very different!

I really wish there would be more up already of season 2 because I really need to know how the story goes on. I am so hooked and I don't even know when the next episode will be up and it is literally killing me because it is so good! Guys seriously, if you are meant to study for biology, create a presentation or draw a picture for school - DO NOT START THIS SERIES.
I am so sorry I am really getting weird right now, I think I just need some food. I better get going and leave you before I start talking about how good my favourite character of the series looks and we will drift off even more than I am already doing.

So, if you like law and crime stuff, I think this is definetely a series that you might want to check out. I would really recommend you go have a look at it, but be prepared to get hooked and stop thinking about the things you are meant to think about..like studying for example *cough*.

If you need some other recommendations for good tv series, you can check out one of my recent posts about my favourite tv series.

I feel really bad for this post to not be longer, because I feel like I could talk about it forever but I don't know what to say and write when I'm actually sitting there, so I am really sorry for that. I will try to get better.

Please give me your recommendations for some tv series because I really need some! I am currently watching 'Faking It', and I don't even know why because I don't really like it, especially since the last thing I watched was about law and tons of deaths so...yeah. Please give me all of your recommendations, I really need them!


Love, Jacqueline Xx



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Recent Beauty Purchases

Welcome to a new post!

I recently did some shopping, also from my vouchers and some newsletter and sale offers, so I thought I would show you the things that I bought. They should all still be available, so I will try to link everything that I got, if you are interested in any of the things that I bought.

 

I have wanted to get the raspberry body butter by The Body Shop for like forever, I mean for like at least four years or something. It smells SO FREAKING NICE! If you like the smell of raspberries, this will be something for you, because I do and I am obsessed! The smell really reminds me of the shampoo that I used in my childhood, the consistancy is really lovely and smooth as well, so what more could you want?

I actually got this at some point in November but didn't have the time to do a blog post about it, so I thought I would tell you about it now. I have wanted a MAC lipstick for literally like forever and then finally treated myself to the colour 'Brave' as an early birthday present to myself. It's probably one of my favourite things I have ever bought because I absolutely love it. It goes on so smoothly, is perfect for every day wear and also stays on really long. If you would still like a seperate blogpost let me know.

 I bought this for vanilla lipbalm at Yves Rocher for like 1,50€ and I really like it so far. It is definetely quite good for it's little price. They have it tons of different tastes, and I think I would definetely also pick up some of the other ones to try them out.

 I got this for free because of my Yves Rocher card which I think is so cool. It's the Sexy Pulp mascara. If you want a really natural look, this will probably be something for you. If you rather want a bit of a more dramatic look, like I do, you might want to put a different mascara on top of it. It is really good at seperating your lashes though!

I got this Urban Decay Lipstick in 'Rush' from one of my vouchers. I actually wanted a different colour, but I didn't notice that the lady gave me a different colour until I swatched it, which is really annoying. I don't even know what colour the one is that I wanted so I guess I'll have to try this one out instead. It's a bit more brown toned than the MAC one gladly, but since I have only worn it once I can't really tell you that much about it yet. There might be a blogpost about it as soon as I have made myself an opinion, so look out for that.

Let me know if you enjoyed this post and what beauty products you have recently purchased. Also tell me if there is anything that you would like me to check out or talk about, or if you would like to see some German beauty bits on my blog. :)

Love, Jacqueline Xx