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Hello RYL!

This is the sparkling new edition of the eZine – the first one of the year! I

know I’m very late in saying this but Happy New Year! I hope the year

has been wonderful to you so far and that it continues to bring you

nothing but happiness and laughter.

Firstly, I’d like to apologise for how long it’s been since the last issue was

published. We have undergone some changes at the eZine which has

slightly caused this delay as we wanted to get things sorted and

organized before we begun the issue as we wanted this year’s eZine’s

to be absolutely wonderful! Some of the changes that have happened is

that we have lost a few members ofthe team, due to several reasons -

but they will be missed a lot and we thank them for their wonderful

contribution to the team – we have loved working with them! The second

changed that has happened is that myself and Natalee have swapped

roles, I am now the Editor and Natalee is Assistant Editor – the decision

was made by Natalee due to several personal reasons which are

understandable – She has been an absolutely fantastic editor though!

We hope you enjoy this issue of the eZine – we have covered three

months for you so there is plenty to read and hopefully something for

everyone! As always – please let us know anything you would like to see

– or even contribute to – in future editions or any ideas or themes you

may have, and of course we would love to hear what you have to say

about this edition.

Happy Easter.

Amy (GlitterTrashDoll)

Editor

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January 2012 was a hard month for me. I was at one of the lowest places

I've ever been and I couldn't see any way out of the despair I was

experiencing. My life was falling apart whilst I sat there holding the self-

destruct button. I had my friends around me but I struggled to talk to

them and let them know what was going on. RYL was my refuge, it helped

me to start to see hope again and to believe that I could be somebody.

I don't think my friends knew how much they helped me but because of

wise words they said and love they expressed I began to engage and

work with my therapists. I look back and wonder if I've actually

progressed since this time last year. The answer is I have, I am still the

same person in many ways but now I have people in place to be there

when I feel myself slipping again and I am engaging with my doctors and

wanting to recover. There is still a long way to go, I'm still scared and I

still doubt myself but I know that my friends love me and this time a year

ago that wouldn't have been enough but I've come a long way over the

past twelve months. I'm not the person I was back then.

A year ago if you had told me that in Jan 2013 I would be a song writer,

on track for a 2:1 in my degree and finally understanding who I really

am, I would have said you're wrong. I was blind to the future, I couldn't

see how I could do anything good or how I could achieve my dreams and

ambitions.

This month last year I was a burnt out, broken, lonely girl, this year I'm

still burnt out and I'm still broken but I'm accepting to love myself and

allow others to love me. I'm not who I once was. I'm thankful for the past

12 months because it's made me stronger and despite all of the bad times

I did have a pretty awesome year.

Ami (On.My.Way)

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In January, Australia Day was celebrated around Australia. Here is some

further information for those who are from other countries and don't know

what Australia Day is. I have also included a colouring in sheet.

Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day,

and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia.

Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of

the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time

of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia (then known

as New Holland).

Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later,

records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first

official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818.

It is an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia and

is marked by the presentation of the Australian of The Year Awards on

Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Honours List for the Order of

Australia and addresses from the Governer-General and Prime Minister.

With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies the day is

celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation.

Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.

Andrea (Akita.)

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So here we are, another year, a new beginning. I don't know about you but I'm not the biggest fan of New Year. I don't enjoying going out,

staying up and cheering when it turns midnight. I'd much rather have a few close friends over and spend New Years eve chatting, playing games,

a nice relaxed evening.

New Years is not just about the start of another year, it's the time for

New Year Resolutions - promises people make in the hope to be disciplined enough to stick it out through the year. Most people won't

keep the promises and many will make the same one year after year, hoping that this time they'll have found the discipline to follow it through.

I gave up making resolutions a few years ago. I don't see New Year as

our one new beginning, but I see each day as a new beginning, a fresh start. Jean-Paul Sartre said:

'There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk.'

I think there is so much truth in what Sartre has said here. Every day is a

gift, I'm sure we have all heard the saying: The past is history, the

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future's mystery, the present is a gift, that's why it is called the

present. It's very cliché and cheesy but it's true. Today is a gift which we

have been given to enjoy. We have a new beginning, a fresh start. Every

time you wake up, you have a new day to start over.

When I was in my second year at University I went away to Stoke-On-

Trent for a week as part of one of my modules. One of the first things we

had to do was go for a walk and look at the city. When I was walking I

found the brick in the picture above. I took this photo because when I

looked at this brick, I saw the old and the new together. The old broken

down brick but the new life growing on it. To me this symbolises new life

being created out of the destruction of years previous. You might see

yourself as a

broken brick, as a broken down, destructed being, someone who can't

create anything new, anything beautiful. That's a lie, you can - there is

always something beautiful that can be created. There is always

a new beginning waiting for you.

So what are you going to do with your day? Of course there are always

daily, mundane jobs which need doing but there is always the opportunity

to do something great. It could be a step towards recovery, it could be

deciding to make a dream become reality, maybe it could simply be doing

a random act of kindness to a friend or a stranger. Whatever it is that you

choose to do, be proud of yourself.

It is so much easier to just stay at home or stay in your comfortable,

familiar daily life rather than step out and try something. It's so much

easier to do things we know we can do than to give something new a go

and run the risk of failing. In my opinion, I think we fail ourselves when

we don't try. Trying and it not working isn't failing, it's discovering that

your way of doing it doesn't work - pick yourself up, dust yourself off and

try again. Tomorrow is a new beginning.

Tomorrow is a new beginning - don't waste it. Take a step, take a risk.

Ami (On.My.Way)

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Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our

favourite signature.

This months Signature of the Month belongs to..

Palladion

We need never be hopeless, because we can never be

irreparably broken.

We love this signature because it's simple, straight to the point, and

most importantly, true. No matter what situation in your life, you

don't need to thing it won't get better. It will - everything is fixable

and it will get better, everything has a resolution, it sometimes is

just harder to find than other times. Just don't lose hope because

good things are just around the corner and the bad situation won't

last forever. It's wonderful to see such a wonderful and

positive message around the boards.

Never lose hope.

~

If you want to be in with a chance of being next months Signature

of the Month, then get creative!

Remember, it doesn't need to be busy and full of colour to win.

It can win because it's funny, inspiring, creative or just shows off

your personality! Remember as well, when it comes to signatures,

they also help other members remember who you are

because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature!

Have fun getting creative!

Amy (GlitterTrashDoll)

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I first heard about SpiritHoods back in September 2012 when I was

browsing through Temporary Secretary’s blog, I love her fashion posts

and couldn’t help but be drawn to her post about SpiritHoods. The

SpiritHood she has on is a wolf one, which I fell in love with for a few

reasons. I love wolves, I love the print that she has inside her hood and

it’s all for a good cause!

I’ve liked SpiritHoods UK page on Facebook and the day I ordered my

SpiritHood was the same day they announced their sale on the UK

website. I jumped straight onto my iPad to browse which hoods were in

the sale and decide which one I would order. I didn’t really get anything

for my birthday this year so I decided I’d treat myself.

After looking for a while I finally decided to get the Mystic Wolf hood with

HB3 tech. This means it has headphones inside the hood, so I can listen

to my music whilst keeping warm! However I love the sound that my

beats earphones give me so I’ll probably still continue to use those, I’ll

see how I feel though.

The hood was in the sale for £69, down from £99. Now a lot of people

would say I was mad for paying this much, but I had wanted it for months

and I knew I wouldn’t find one this cheap again and if I do I’ll probably

buy that one too! I know I haven’t had this one long but I already want

another one!

Righto I think it’s time to show it off!

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Mystic Wolf

Powerful Fierce ClairvoyantMystic Wolves are messengers of truth and

travelers between

worlds. They are highly aware beings, able to see through facades, and

travel the darkness unscathed. Those with this spirit exude a confidence

that can be seen and felt.

The paws on this hood are amazing and are often photographed by people

who own a SpiritHood.They have the SpiritHood logo on the palm so you’ll

know if you have a genuine one. As well as that, they have a texture that

has some sort of grip too it, great when walking on a moving bus!

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My hood has a gorgeous knitted inside to it which is black and white and a

sort of Aztec/fair isle pattern which is lovely as well as fashionable for

winter!

Of course can’t have a picture of a SpiritHood without a picture of me

wearing it.

This is what SpiritHoods have about the Mystic Wolf hood on their

website:

Play music everywhere your SpiritHood goes! Just plug-in your mp3

player or phone to the cord in the

pocket and hear your favorite music through the speakers in your hood.

Sewn into the hood are built-in washable speakers, yes you can wash

them http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/...?m=1129645325g Works

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with most mp3 players and mobile phones, speakers are

not removable and should not be put in dryer.

The hood itself is so toasty and warm you don’t want to take it off! I wore

it out when we had the snow and it was amazing, it was heart breaking

having to take it off to walk inside a shopping centre, but I hung the hood

behind my hood, just like you would do with a hoodie or a coat with a

hood on it, keeping the paws hanging down still. Or you can just take it

off, your choice really. I got some weird looks walking around but I wasn’t

bothered, I was warm at the end of the day!

Like the hood, the scarf and mittens part of the hood are also warm and

kept my hands toasty as I walked to more shops and back to the car. The

fur does malt a little bit but not enough to bother me and a simple roll

over my coat and clothes with a lint brush sorts it out. The fur on this is

fake, nothingreal whatsoever! That being said the fake fur is lovely and

soft and even resting it against your body it makes you warm. I have it

on my lap right now and my thigh is really warm, can’t complain!

On the scarf part of the hood it has a pocket on the left hand side where

the headphone socket is for the headphones, as well as a pocket to stash

your iPod, phone, etc. I’ll be keeping my lip balm in here as I’m forever

using it when out, especially in this cold weather! Will be great to keep

bus and gig tickets in too in future.

On the right eat there’s a little loop that you can stick feathers or even an

earring through to make the hood look that little bit more tribal. I intend

to buy a blue feather earring soon to stick through the loop to make it

look a little bit more funky. You can buy feathers from SpiritHoods

website but I think they’re a bit pricey and plus I want one I like, I don’t

like the ones they have (they only have three).

When I was wearing my hood it reminded me of something you would see

native red indian americans wearing in Western films and I love that,

SpiritHoods are doing something so unique and everyone loves it,

including celebrities! I know Jared Leto loves the brand and has even

created his own hood to sell.

So for £69 I am in LOVE with my hood and I don’t regret paying the price

I did, I saved £30 which doesn’t seem like a lot but it does to me when I

wanted one for three months.

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I hope you liked this post and if you have a SpiritHood why don’t you

share which one you have? I love looking at people all toasty and warm in

their hoods, as well as seeing which ones they own.

Natalee (Field of Paper Flowers)

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New Year is the oldest of all holidays, as it was first observed in ancient

Babylon as many as 4000 years ago.

Noisemaking and fireworks on New Year's Eve is believed to have

originated in ancient times, when noise and fire were thought to dispel

evil spirits and bring good luck.

$2,419.95: The average amount an American pack-a-day smoker could

save by quitting smoking this year. (If you quit smoking and bought a

gym membership, you'd still save to the tune of $1,000.)

49 million: The number of bubbles in a bottle of Champagne.

According to statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more

vehicles are stolen on New Year's Day than on any other holiday

throughout the year.

In Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico families stuff a life-size male doll

called Mr. Old Year with memories of the outgoing year and dress him in

old clothes from each family member. At midnight he is set on fire - thus

burning away the bad memories of the year.

Jodie (Bellatrix)

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Andrea (Akita.)

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A Review of Les Misérables

Les Misérables, released late in 2012, was highly anticipated and a long

time in the making. Based on a much-adapted musical version of a novel,

it featured such well-known actors as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne

Hathaway, and Amanda Seyfried, which may draw an audience even

amongst those outside of the phenomenon. For those familiar with it,

however, the film may come as somewhat of a disappointment due to its

brevity – despite a runtime over two and a half hours, fans will note that

it skims over many aspects of the original story.

Despite that, the film has received largely positive reviews, critics praising

its sincerity, emotion, and commitment. The music is suitably dramatic,

with lyrics to evoke emotions ranging from sympathy to indignation to an

indescribable urge to plunge headfirst into the revolution with guns

blazing and flags waving. From the very first rousing chords, the audience

is bound to be hooked, hardly even noticing the many minutes passing

by.

For those unfamiliar with the story, it’s set in 19th century France amidst

a growing revolution, and follows several people caught up in a world rife

with poverty and injustice. It deals with such wide-ranging topics as

religion, slavery, class systems, and love. The main storyline follows a

man named Valjean, who was arrested for stealing a loaf of broad, and

the efforts of Javert, the officer in charge of tracking him down after he

breaks parole. After Valjean seemingly repents due to an encounter with

a kindly old priest, he forges a new life, including taking on the care of an

adopted daughter, Corsette. The story begs (and, in its own way, also

answers) the question: ‘Can a man really change?’

The film (and its cast) has received several awards, including the Golden

Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor in a

Leading Role (Hugh Jackman), and Best Actress in a Supporting Role

(Anne Hathaway). It remains to be seen, however, if the film lives up to

its high expectations.

By Frankie (Wakeful Dreamer.)

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Why, hello there RYL!

As you may be aware, these past three months I've been scouting around

for who should be theMember of the Month for our March edition of the

eZine. We at the eZine team took on board comments, and decided that

the Member of the Month should be decided by...well, the members of

RYL! It's been difficult to decide - at one point we even had a 3-way tie!

However, all votes have been cast, and I'm very proud to reveal that

RYL's March Member of the Month (Gosh, that's a tongue-twister) is...

Jenna (Narcissa)!

Here's what some RYL members had to say about our darling Jenna:

'I wanted to nominate Jenna/Narcissa for member of the month because

she's always ready to support people despite her own personal stuff, she's

being inspirational in her recovery despite some really difficult times and

she's six months self harm free.'

'I nominate Jenna (Narcissa) because she's always there for people when

you need a funny conversation or some advice or some SRS BSNS talk.

And she does that all while dealing with her own troubles.'

A special mention goes to Jodie (Bellatrix), as one member said:

'Bellatrix/Jodie and Narcissa/Jenna's combined work of a progress chart

made by Jenna allowed Jodie to start working on achievements in

recovery'

Other mentions go to: talaiporia, Charlie (squirrelspit),

passedexpectations, Katy (Orangutan the Penguin), Belle (Shine.), Beckie

(Senator Aardvark), and of course, anyone who's ever asked for/given

support on RYL. You're all brilliant.

If you know someone who you think deserves to be RYL's Member of the

Month for the next eZine, keep your eyes peeled! Everyone's vote counts!

DrWatson

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Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday, Pancake Day, Mardi

Gras, and Fat Tuesday) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day

of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is linked to Easter, so its date changes on an

annual basis.

Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a

way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting

season of the 40 days of Lent. The liturgical fasting emphasized eating

plainer food and refraining from food that would give pleasure: In many

cultures, this means no meat, dairy, or eggs.

Shrove Tuesday is exactly 47 days before Easter Sunday, a moveable

feast based on the cycles of themoon. The date can vary from as early as

3 February to as late as 9 March.

Shrove Tuesday will occur on February 12th 2013.

Mixed Berry Pancakes:

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Ingredients

1 cup (250g) self-raising flour 1 egg 1 1/2 cups (375ml) buttermilk (see note)

40g butter 200g frozen mixed berries

1 cup (250ml) maple syrup 1 vanilla bean, split

Mixed berries, extra, to serve

Method

Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the egg

and buttermilk and stir until well combined. Set aside for 30 minutes to

rest.

Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Spoon 1/4 cup (60ml) of pancake mixture into the pan and sprinkle with

mixed berries.

Cook for 1 minute or until bubbles appear on the surface and pancakes

are golden underneath. Turn and cook for 1 minute or until golden

underneath. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Repeat with remaining

batter and mixed berries, greasing pan between each batch.

Place the maple syrup in a small saucepan. Use a small, sharp knife to

scrape the vanilla seeds into the maple syrup and add the bean. Place

over low heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Place pancakes on serving plates and top with extra berries. Drizzle with

maple syrup and serve immediately.

Andrea (Akita.)

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In January I decided to do some baking. Since getting my job I haven’t

been baking much at all, which I miss as I used to love it. So I’ve decided

this year that I will bake more, especially the red velvet cakeI have been

meaning to bake for years!

So I decided it would be blueberry muffins as I knew we had a packet of

blueberries that needed to be used. Perfect excuse, huh?

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The recipe I got from one of my recipe books* was meant to be low-fat

but the ingredients we had in the house and in our local shops didn’t have

any low-fat, so I’ll give you guys the low-fat recipe anyway, and what I

used in italics.

What you’ll need for this recipe:

225 g/8 oz plain flour

1 tsp bicarbonate soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp allspice

115 g/4 oz caster sugar

3 large egg whites

3 tbsp low-fat margarine (I used normal margarine)

150 ml/5 fl oz thick low-fat natural yogurt or blueberry-flavoured

yogurt (I used normal natural yogurt)

1 tsp vanilla extract

85 g/3 oz fresh blueberries (I used more than the stated amount as I

didn’t feel there was enough)

What you need to do:

1. Place 12 paper muffin cases in a muffin tin.

2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and half the allspice into

a large mixing bowl. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar and mix together well.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites together. Add the margarine, yogurt and vanilla extract

and mix together well, then stir in the blueberries until

thoroughly mixed. Add the fruit mixture to the dry ingredients, then gently stir until just combined. Do not

overstir the mixture – it is fine for it to be a little lumpy.

4. Divide the mixture evenly between the paper cases (they should be about two-thirds full). Mix

the remaining sugar with the remaining allspice, then sprinkle the mixture over the muffins.

5. Bake in a preheated oven, 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5, for 25 minutes, or until risen and golden.

Remove the muffins from the oven and serve warm, or place them on a wire rack to cool c

ompletely.

* Recipe taken from “Baking 100 Everyday Recipes” by Love Food.

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I hope you guys try this recipe as the muffins tasted amazing and I

know I’ll be making them

again I future, possibly as a cake to mix it up a little.

Gook luck and have fun!

Natalee (Field of Paper Flowers)

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In Finland Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into

"Friend's day".

In the Middle Ages young men and women drew the names from a bowl

to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned

on their sleeves for one week. This was done so that it becomes easy for

other people to know your true feelings. This was known as "to wear your

heart on your sleeve"

In olden times some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin

flying overhead on the Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor.

If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If

she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

Many believe the 'X' symbol became synonymous with the kiss in

medieval times. People who couldn't write their names signed in front of a

witness with an 'X.' The 'X' was then kissed to show their sincerity.

Physicians of the 1800's commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate

to calm their pining for lost love.

A leap year is also known as an intercalary or bissextile year.

A person born on February 29th can be called a 'leapling' or a 'leaper'.

Being born in on February 29th has the potential to create problems for

leaplings, who will have been alive for almost eight decades before they

enjoy their eighteenth birthday.To avoid confusion, the law allows that

someone born on February 29th will attain the age of 18 on March 1 of

their eighteenth year.

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Feb 29th isn’t the only extra time added to the calendar. In 2008 an extra

second was added to the end of the year.

Jodie (Bellatrix)

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#

Wild swans by Jung Chang

Wild swans is the autobiographical story of a young Chinese woman's life,

and that of her mother and grandmother. Each of these extraordinary

women lived through dangerous and dramatic changes that rattled China

to the bones, but still managed to live, and love and find a way to adjust

to an ever changing society.

The book begins with the story of Chang's maternal grandmother, who

belonged to one of the last generations to practice the tradition of binding

women's feet, which involved breaking the bones of the feet when the

women were young children, then binding them in cloth to prevent them

from growing, small feet being considered vital for a young bride.

Chang tells of her grand mother's place in a China ruled unevenly and

tentatively by an emperor or royal family, whilst most of the country was

in actual fact ruled by war lords, and how she became a concubine to an

official to bring her family status and riches. It later explores the life of a

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concubine once their 'husband' is deceased and what becomes of them in

society.

Later the pros explores the many twists and turns and ups and downs of

the life of the author's mother, who's name as given by a step father was

De-hong, the hong meaning wild swan, whilst Jung Chang's original name

before being changed during the revolution meant second swan perhaps

providing the name of the manuscript which contained such fascinating

and varied lives.

De-hong's life is the story of the tyranny of Japanese rule, the emergence

of a new corrupt Chinese ruling authority and finally the rise of the

Communists and subsequently the rise of Mao, a party which seemed at

first to represent decency, honesty and equality, a far cry from the

previous reigning forces of China. It then looks at the ever controlling and

maleficent nature of the developing Communist party and it's roll in the

making, and breaking, of China, and explores the impact the party's

history still

retains to this day.

A fantastic read for anyone of a political turn of mind, and a touching

memoir which will remain in the heart of the reader long after it has been

discarded.

Katy (Buttons.)

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1. Simple 12 hour hydrating Light Moisturiser. Using a moisturiser is important to keep your skin hydrated and soft.

They help with dry skin and help improve skin tone and texture. However, it is important to use the right moisturiser for your skin type.

This moisturiser is one that would suit most skin types, it's light and fresh

feeling and gently soaks in to your skin leaving you with the most beautifully soft skin after just the first use. It smells clean and fresh

and you definitely feel the effects of it straight after use. It does live up to it's name too - it lasts. You only need a small amount of this product, and

it really does last all day and helps your make-up sit wonderfully. If you have a problem that your foundation goes flakey or look cakey after a few

hours wear, you probably need to invest in a moisturiser - or an alternate one. This one works, it stops the flakeyness and will help your skin look

smooth and clear all day.

2. MUA Lipstick. (Shade 10, Shade 11, Shade 6, Shade 2, Shade 1)

UA Lipsticks are surprisingly creamy and feel lovely on the lips! I think the most creamy one, is also the most pigmented and you get such a good

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coverage on one swipe - and that's shade 1! A lovely blue based red.

There is a lipstick shade for everyone - from nudes to bright and bold colours - and the best part, they are £1 from Superdrug, an absolute

bargain! They last and feel beautiful and such a great little product to have in your makeup bag.

3. MUA Liquid Eyeliners! (Shade 2 and Shade 3) Another product from MUA, They are both vivid colours - the blue is bright

and striking, and the gold is leaning more towards the bronze side of things, but still a lovely colour. Just like the lipsticks - these products last,

after scrubbing for a while to get the makeup off, the blue stayed! And again - these little babies, are only £1! There are a few other colours

alongside your browns and blacks too. Definitely worth giving a go!

4. MAC Brush Cleanser. I think sometimes people forget how important it is to clean your make-

up brushes - just think how many times you've used them, all the products they've been in. They soon build up dirt and bacteria that you

can't see, so it's very important to wash them. MAC have a Brush Cleanser that is absolutely wonderful - it gives them such a good clean

and they are so fluffy and soft afterwards, you'll be so amazed how much products come off - even if you think your brush is clean. And

considering this is a MAC product, it is actually very affordable too considering the amount of product you get. It doesn't smell either which

I think is important when in comes to brush cleansers - you don't want your brushes smelling after all!

5. Illamasqua Cream Blush in Rude.

A lovely coral shade - absolutely perfect for Summer. You only need a tiny amount of this product and dab it on your cheeks and blend for a

wonderful splash of colour. This is quite pricey, but there are plenty of dupes on the market - not only of this, but a lot of high end brands. This

product is a lot like MAC lipsticks - it smells like Vanilla. The product itself is smooth and in a sturdy black plastic case to make sure it isn't going

anywhere. An absolutely wonderful product!

Amy (GlitterTrashDoll)

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As I mentioned in my February wish list that I had my eye on some of the items from the Archie’s Girls Collection from MAC and after having a look

at the yesterday afternoon I decided to buy something. However upon looking and swatching at all the lipsticks and lipglasses I only seemed

drawn towards this shade, Daddy’s Little Girl.

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MAC describe Daddy’s Little Girl as a mid-tone pink violet and it’s a satin

finish. As well as the lipstick being beautiful, the packaging for the

collection is cute and quirky, perfect for Valentines Day, especially if you

don’t have a Valentine (like myself). The print on the packaging isn’t a

sticker and isn’t going to scratch or rub off after time, which is great of

course!

The above pictures were taken with flash on as I didn’t feel like without it

the colour was showing true to life. It’s a gorgeous light violet pink, which

will look gorgeous on every skin tone.

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When I swatched and tried in on in MAC it reminded me of Rebel, which I

own (and was also the first MAC lipstick I bought) but after talking with

one of the lovely make up artists/sales assistants for a while and

swatching both the products together (I wore Rebel that afternoon too) I

realised that Rebel is darker than Daddy’s Little Girl, which is great as it

means I can wear this to work with no problems.

I love satin lipsticks by MAC, they feel so creamy on my lips and last a

really long time, especially when blotted. I wore this all day at work today

and I only needed to apply a little whenever I went for my breaks and

when I came home it was still on my lips.

As well as this lipstick feeling and looking beautiful, it also smells and

tastes yummy! As ever MAClipstick lover knows, they smell like

doughnuts.

I’m so glad I purchased this lipstick, I was debating getting any of the

collection at all after swatching everything, but changed my mind when I

tried this one last.

For £15.50 and it being part of a collection I’ve been excited about for

months, I’m so pleased that I bought this lipstick! I can’t wait to wear it

all over again tomorrow, I still have it on now and it’s so creamy and

gorgeous.

If you haven’t checked out the collection yet, head over to Selfridges as

they’re selling the collection early at the moment and it’s also stocked in

MAC stores within Selfridges, which is where I bought Daddy’s Little Girl

from.

Super excited to head back there on Saturday with Poppy to check out

the collection together!

P.S. apologies for no pictures of me wearing this, I took these pictures

before I headed to work this afternoon and I was looking rather rushed. I

shall get one in the near future!

Natalee (Field of Paper Flowers)

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Super Mario Land 3D – 3DS/3DSXL

If you were one of those lucky people to get a 3DSXL from Santa then

this was one of the games available for free from Nintendo during their

promotion. I decided to try Mario out as it’s a game I have not played

since a child (and do not feel the need to spend £30 on to try!).

The story of Mario is the same story we all know, Bowser kidnaps Peaches

and Mario sets off to find her (although you would think after all this time

Peaches would learn how not to be kidnapped). The difference in this

game is the 3D function, which adds an extra dimension to the games

visuals and allows the game to be more in depth and brighter - It feels

like playing a 2D game in a 3D world.

As for the game play, well it’s the same as other Mario games in which we

collect coins and go through different levels. All of the levels are timed

and the aim is to collect the three golden coins and complete the level in

time, oh and collect coins and power ups. The power ups in this game

include the standard Super Mushroom, the Fire Flower, the Boomerang

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Flower, and the return of the Tanooki Leaf, along with clocks that can be

found along levels giving extra time. Collecting the three golden coins in

each level will help open up extra levels at points in the game so it helps

to collect as many as you can.

The game doesn’t take a lot of time to complete, as most of the levels are

pretty short, and at the end of each world in the end level, which is either

a castle or ship with a boss battle. After you complete the first eight

worlds another eight worlds appear however these are just harder

versions of worlds you have just played though with a few new ones

added in. The good point is Lugi comes along for a visit and to unlock the

last level you must play through the game as both characters and do

everything in the game.

Depending on how you feel about platformer there is not much reliability

in the game so it may be better to rent or buy second hand than paying

£30 for a new copy, however it is a fun little game to play to pass some

time.

Virtue’s Last Reward - 3DS/ PS Vita

If you played the prequel 999 then you already know what this game is

about, if not the best way to describe it is a mixture of Saw, a pinch of

Battle Royal and a good dose of The Happening. The result is a game

that’s impossible to put down until you complete it all. I should mention

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this game is a mixture of puzzle based segments and novel segments

making this game one of those interactive novels, so if they are not your

thing then this game wont be for you but if you can forgive that then its

worth a try.

The concept of the game is simple, you control a character that had been

kidnapped by zero along with eight other people and been forced to play

the nonary game, a game, which involves betrayal and trust. The only

way to win the game is to escape through the number 9 door when you

have enough points, in order to earn these points you have to play a

game where you can either ally or betray the other contestants. By doing

this you can win or lose points depending on what the other player picks,

although if you go to negative points you die as zero has fitted you with a

bracelet that will release poison and kill you. Oh and the number 9 door

will only open once, so who can you trust to make sure you can escape?

Because of this there are a number of storylines in the game, each choice

you make will bring you to a different conclusion and in some you live and

some you die, and in each road you take the story opens up more and

you learn more things as different events happen.

Out with the novel sections we have the puzzle rooms, which you have to

complete in order to progress. As someone who likes puzzle games I have

to say the ones in these games where difficult and I did use a guide for

most of the game as they can be outside the box and complicated,

although there is an easy mode you can switch to in order to get hints.

This game isn’t like Heavy Rain where you do actions and the game ends

and that’s your ending, in order to fully understand the story in the game

you are meant to complete the whole game and go down every path

possible to get the true ending and the true events of the game. The

game is long and there is a lot of play time in this especially for a

handheld console, my final play time was around 40 hours but once you

do complete the game fully there is not much replay for it.

This game is addictive and there are so many questions to be answered:

who is zero? Why are you here? Who can you trust? Will you live or die?

Welcome to the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition!

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Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove – 3ds

I always liked the look of the front cover of the game so I managed to

pick it up second hand rather cheaply and decided to give it a go. As the

title suggests the game is a rhythm game where you have to tap to the

beat of the music to allow Gabrielle to dance. Poor Gabrielle has sneezed

too hard and ended up out of her body, the only way to become human

again is to go to monsterville and learn the ghostly groove to earn

screams so she can go home.

The game is rather simple and does not take very long to complete at all,

obviously as its more directed at children that can be forgiven. I do feel

the novel sections of the game could have been better, but again it is

more aimed at children, which is a shame because they could have

created a good story. It can also get tedious reading through the novel

portions of the game as it tends to go on for a bit.

Other aspects of the game include a few mini games (some are really

hard even for me), a dress up section and of course replying the songs

you have unlocked during the game. The music isn’t anything exciting

either mostly using classical songs that some people may be familiar with

some original creations.

Overall it’s a fun little game to play from time to time but not worth

buying unless you can get it for less than £10 so may be worth renting

instead, if you like rhythm games then it will be worth checking out.

Mari (Bleeding Angel)

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I remember as a child, going to my polish grandparents house with my

sister, brother and parents, having a easter hunt and lunch after going to

church that morning. My aunt on my father's side use to dye eggs in all

sorts of colours as i think it was a custom thing to do in their polish

background from when they still lived in Poland and they continued it

when they moved to Australia.

I don't remember many of the things they did as I was quite young when

they died but i do remember the traditions of Easter they had. I have

included a recipe for you to make, that looks quite yummy and also a

colouring in sheet

Caramel-filled chocolate eggs:

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250g packet plain sweet biscuits

1 x 180g block dark chocolate, chopped

395g can sweetened condensed milk

2 x 125g packets caramello Easter eggs, foil removed

190g bag hundreds and thousands

Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place biscuits in a food

processor. Process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large heatproof

bowl.

Place chocolate in a heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on

medium-high (75%) for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal

spoon, or until melted and smooth.

Add melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to biscuits. Stir until

well combined. Place hundreds and thousands in a small bowl.

Working quickly and using one tablespoon mixture at a time, gently

mould biscuit mixture around one Easter egg to form a ball.

Roll ball in hundreds and thousands and press to coat. Place on prepared

tray. Repeat with remainingbiscuit mixture, Easter eggs and hundreds

and thousands.

Serve.

Andrea (Akita.)

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July is the most popular birth month

Tuesday most common day for babies to be born

There is a custom of wearing flowers in southern USA on Mother's Day. If

a girl or woman is seen wearing a pink or red flower, it is assumed that

her mother is alive. On the other hand, a white flower stands to signify

that the girl or woman's mother is dead. Carnation is the official flower.

The custom of giving eggs at Easter time has been traced back to

Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks and Romans, to whom the egg was a

symbol of life.

On average, each person in Britain eats approx. 10.2kg of chocolate per

year.

The Ivory Coast in West Africa is the world's leading producer of cocoa -

supplying 43%.

The largest chocolate rabbit was created in South Africa in 2010 by artist

Harry Johnson. The rabbit was over 12 feet tall and weighed 3 tons. After

being exhibited in a specially constructed chilled Perspex box it was eaten

by 250 disadvantaged children.

Jodie (Bellatrix)

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1. What kind of horses go out after dusk? Nightmares!

2. What did the policeman say to his tummy? I've got you under a vest!

3. Q: What do Easter Bunny helpers get for making a

basket? A: Two points, just like anyone else.

2. Good Idea: Finding Easter eggs on Easter. Bad Idea: Finding Easter eggs on

Xmas

3. Q: How can you find the Easter bunny?

A: Eggs (x) marks the spot.

Louise.

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The past 3 months have seen some amazing achievements in the Moving

Forward board. A big congratulations for:

Jazz (imperfectionsrme) who is over 18months self-harm free, has a

job and has bought her first home

Katie (when.will.it.end) who has found a voluntary job working in an

area which she enjoys, which she'll start in May.

Sarah (thumbelina) who has been given permission to return back to

practical lab work at university.

Nat (Natz) who is over 1 year self harm free

Carly (xXx_freedom_fails_xXx) who is a year free from B/P

behaviours, self harm and is no longer on anti-depressants.

Lizz (Bumf31) who hasn't self harmed since 29th Dec 2012

Pallidon who has a job working as a wildlife rehabilitation intern

insignificant_one who is 21 months self-harm free

daisy-star who is 5 years free from self-harm

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Robyn (Imperfect) who is also 5 years free from self-harm

A huge congratulations to everyone who is both mentioned and not

mentioned, who is stepping forward in their recovery. Keep fighting and

believing, remember to take it one day at a time and don't be afraid to

ask for help.

Ami (On.My.Way)

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12A)

Category:

Fantasy, Action & Comedy.

Ideal for:

Fans of Fantasy and Lord of the Rings fans.

Trigger factor:

Almost none. Violence is mostly implied.

Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10):

8.

Overall Rating (Out of 10):

9.

Review (No spoilers):

The film is the story of a young Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman). Despite

having a more adventurous personality as a child, he has grown up to

prefer a more quiet, gentle existence. Despite this, Gandalf (Sir Ian

McKellen) chooses Bilbo to become the burglar of Thorin Oakenshielf

(Richard Armitage) and company, a group of 13 dwarves that want to get

their city of Erebor back from the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict

Cumberbatch). However, what starts off as an adventure for Bilbo, quickly

becomes something that will change his life, and the lives of countless

other people, forever.

Because The Hobbit was a book for children, the tone of the film is an

overall much lighter and more colourful one, especially in comparison to

the Lord of the Rings trilogy. There are plenty of laughs to be had,

particularly with some of the dwarves and their contrasting personalities,

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and there are scenes that will leave you laughing and smiling time and

time again.

However, the film also has more darker, brooding moments which it does

just as effectively. The flashbacks about Erebor, the Dwarfish city, and

the dwarves’ struggles are especially dark. None more so than the leader,

and majestic king, Thorin Oakenshield. During his scenes, the viewer

cannot help but sense the overwhelming feeling of loss that radiates from

him, mixed in with the stubbornness and determination of any dwarf. You

find you want him to succeed and to claim back Erebor, even if on the

surface he often appears to be an unlikable character. And to truly get as

much out of his character as possible, the viewer must focus on his subtle

changes in personality around certain people, which makes for a realistic,

multi-layered character. The other characters, especially Bilbo and

Gandalf, have this level of realism as well, which can be difficult to do for

a story based on a book, especially when the book has a large focus on

scenery and description more than characterisation. Martin Freeman

brings Bilbo Baggins to life, a role which it appears as though he was born

to play.

And people of every age will find at least one dwarf to their liking,

whether it’s Fili and Kili (Dean O’Gorman and Aidan Turner, respectively),

the young nephews of Thorin, the wise Balin (Ken Stott) or the more gruff

Dwalin (Graham McTavish). Their unique personalities meld well together

and allow the film to have a sense of camaraderie and friendship that

subtly develops between them all, as the film progresses.

The backgrounds to the films are visually stunning, and it is often almost

impossible to tell what was CGI and what was a set. Particularly Rivendell,

the home of the Elves, was a visual masterpiece. The attention to detail

took the film to a whole new level, and it allowed the viewer to feel as

though they were transported directly to Middle Earth.

The biggest issue with the film is that most of the dwarves have few

speaking parts, if any at all. You see their reactions to things, and their

names are known, but there is little in regards to character development.

Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bombur, Nori and Dori are mere background characters

for a majority of the film. However, it would be impossible to have all

fifteen characters be main characters, and there is a chance for more

characterisation of them in the next two films, so it is more of a niggling

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irritation, rather than a criticism.

Also, if you are looking for the film to be exactly like the book, then you

will be disappointed. There are numerous changes to canon throughout

the film, and although the changes were often necessary or added to the

character development, some people may not like these changes.

So, to conclude, this film exceeded all expectations. The acting,

particularly by Richard Armitage and Martin Freeman, was utterly superb,

the costume designs looked real and brought fictional races to life, and

the plot was fantastically done. At its heart, The Hobbit book is about a

simple Hobbit being put in extraordinary circumstances and showing that

anyone can be a hero, if they put their minds to it, and The Hobbit film

showcases this beautifully. Although there are some changes, this

message still underpins the entire thing, and that is why this film is

definitely worth seeing.

Short Review:

· Plus sides: Great plot, interesting characters, beautiful scenery and CGI

and keeps the message of The Hobbit book at its heart.

· Down sides: Most of the dwarves get little screen time and Tolkien

purists will not enjoy the changes made.

Gabriella (Lucius.)

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Madness, A bipolar life by Mayra Hornbacher

Madness, A bipolar life is a gripping memoir by Mayra Hornbacher about

her life coping with Bipolar disorder type I, a serious mood disorder

characterised by manic episodes (although sufferers will experience

depressive episodes as well). She vibrantly recounts her experiences with

violently unstable moods even from a very young age leading her to self-

medicate with alcohol, drugs, self-harm and the deathly grips of

anorexia.

Hornbacher writes candidly about the dizzying heights of her mania in

such an emotive way, you can’t help but feel your own head spin. You can

almost see the dark, destructive force of her illness as it leadsher into

disorientating madness which blows away her friends, family, job and

even the roof over her head. Despite recalling painful memories of

situations her illness had landed her in, she still retains a sharp wit and

you can't help but laugh at loud.

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Equally as powerful are the crippling depressions, which although not as

frequent as the manic states, render her catatonic, hopeless and trapped

inside her own body. This book truly gives you a rare insight into the

highs and lows of one living with mental illness and the devastating

impact it can have on you and everyone you love.

Although, I would highly recommend this book it would also be wise to

use caution when reading as it can be triggering in regards to substance

abuse, eating disorders and self-harm. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the

book and will be on the lookout for her other work, excellent read.

Emma (LavaLamp.)

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Newton Faulkner - Write It On Your Skin

1. Pulling Teeth

2. Soon

3. Brick By Brick

4. Clouds

5. Pick Up Your Broken Heart

6. Long Shot

7. Write It On Your Skin

8. In The Morning

9. Against The Grain

10. Sugar In The Snow

Newton Faulkner's long awaited third album was released in July 2012.

After a three year break Newton returned with this album, Write It On Your Skin, and he did not disappoint his fans. This album was written with

the intent to be played live, rather than to be recorded, per se. The whole feel of the album is very different to Faulkner's other two albums, Write It

On Your Skin has a very upbeat, happy vibe.

This album is a hidden treasure amongst the music industry. Despite reaching the UK Album #1 spot, many have not heard this incredible

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album. The opening song, Pulling Teeth, is a very uplifting song. It's

about simplifying things, not letting stuff get on top of you and being true to who you are. When I listen to the songs chorus:

'We make it so hard When it's so simple underneath

If we just stroll on The ground is right beneath our feet

It's taken It's taken so long

Oh it's been like pulling teeth I got it wrong

Instead of pushing back I'll pull you into me'

I instantly find myself relaxing, thinking about situations where I've over

complicated them and I realise that a lot of life is so much simpler than

we make it. I'm sure we've all had situations which have been made more

complicated than they needed to be. We've all pushed people away as an

act of defence instead of being honest and admitting we need some help

or we're scared about something. This song, along with the whole album

gives me hope that life doesn't have to be this way forever.

Write It On Your Skin is a beautiful musical masterpiece with stunning

melodies, lyrics, riffs and techniques. Newton Faulkner is an incredible

songwriter, musician and singer. His lyrics are heartfelt, emotional,

catchy, raw and honest. This album is one that I'll be listening to for

years, and is certainly worth a listen if you've not heard it yet.

Ami (On.My.Way)

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Chocolate, pictachio & nougat semi-freddo

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an

effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Serves 10

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 25 mins

Cook 5 mins

plus freezing

Butter and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with cling film. Bring a pan of water to

a gentle simmer. Put the sugarand eggs in a heatproof bowl, then place

over the simmering water and whisk until pale, thick and doubled in

volume. Remove from the heat, plunge the bottom of the bowl into cold

water and continue whisking until the mixture is cool.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave on Low, stir, then fold into the egg

mixture. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate egg

mixture with the nougat and pistachios.

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Pour the mixture into the loaf tin, smooth the surface with a spoon, then

cover and freeze until firm. This can be done up to 2 weeks ahead. To

serve, turn out onto a serving dish, remove the cling film and

leave in the fridge for 15 mins to soften slightly before slicing.

Louise.

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Amy (GlitterTrashDoll)

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Considering I’m posting this issue on April fool’s day, it would be wrong of

me not to include some pranks..

Girlfriend Fake Head Scare: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptpl68MPqCg

Girlfriend scares boyfriend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LJnwGBpaIg

How to make your boyfriend poop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcVbLSsHReU

Air horn prank on boyfriend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3osL4QmOL8

Toothbrush in Toilet prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAZ8IMrLl7c

Stanley Cup Ruined: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t7k-EOpwZw

Wet T-Shirt prank backfires: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqEDk22NSjc

Chick eats Wasabi sandwiches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH7NRA1muWE

Surprise Haircut on Girlfriend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWKDYMShIew

“I’m Pregnant” prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCzQL7eo400

Firecracker battlefield prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRRLyf2sywA

Girlfriend caught cheating prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3L2K0EsD8Q

Spaghetti and Meat Bugs prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5nyQLr2zjc

St. Paddys Day Face Dye prank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eZE5I4Komw

- All pranks are done by Jesse and Jeana (aka PrankVsPrank on YouTube, or their

side channgel BFvsGF on YouTube)

Amy (GlitterTrashDoll)

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Alien

by Thierry Mugler

For ages I’ve been meaning to buy myself a bottle of this beautiful

perfume, but alas I always bought something else instead like clothes or

make up.

I was randomly chatting away with my Mom about perfume when we

came to talking about Alien. I then remembered back to a few weeks ago

from when Amy had mentioned that Debenhams were having a sale in

store and online, so I decided to pop on their website to have a look at

what they had in their sale. Finally I decided to look for Alien and there it

was, in the sale!

I’d missed out by days after Christmas in the huge sales to bag an Alien

gift set and instead went home with an Angel one Instead, not that I’m

complaining! Now I can happily say I have two Thierry Mugler perfumes!

They had Alien in a gift set called the Vanity Collection for £45, reduced

from £50. Before I bought it I had a look around online for some possible

better deals, but I couldn’t find anything better, I even checked to see if

the bottle was cheaper on its own, but it was just the same price as

buying the gift set. So I bit the bullet and ordered this bad boy!

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Due to being a Beauty Club card holder and member I was entitled to free

delivery, as well as some points! Although it was free the delivery was

really quick and I was rather surprised! I ordered the gift set on Saturday

night and it arrived on Tuesday morning. I couldn’t wait to use it, so I

used the shower gel when getting ready for work and used the perfume

during my late shift at work.

I’m so happy to finally have my own bottle of Alien instead of having to

steal a spray or two from my Mom’s bottle, even if she doesn’t mind it’s

nice to have my own to take out and about with me for on the

go. Okay! So down to some information about the gift set itself!

The gift set came in this lovely box, which was left a little dented on the

side whilst making its way to me, but it was wrapped up in loads of

bubble wrap so it was alright, which I’m pleased about, big,

double thumbs up to Debenhams on that, alongside the speed of the

delivery. The box comes with a special code inside of the lid that the

buyer can use to access Thierry Mugler’s VIP section. I’ve already

registered with the code I got with my Angel set, but I’m still going to try

to use this code to possibly get more benefits from being a VIP.

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The wash/cosmetics bag you get with the gift set is lovely, just perfect for

using when traveling for your make up or any wash stuff. It’s white with

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purple detailing on the zip and the handle, which looks rather futuristic

and very typical of Thierry Mugler! I’m not sure what I’ll be using this for

yet, but I’m sure I’ll

soon decide.

Inside the bag you’ll find your bottle of Alien perfume, shower gel, body

lotion and body cream. They’re so small and perfect for traveling, which

might be what I use them for in future. The shower gel is 30ml,

body lotion is 100ml and body cream is 15ml. The body cream is in a cute

little tub, which I can throw into my handbag for nights out if I fancy a

touch up throughout the night, as well as smelling lovely. As mentioned

above I used the shower gel when I was getting ready for work and the

scent lingered for ages.

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So here it is, the bottle of Alien.It’s a gorgeous dark purple stone with

gold detailing. Thierry Mugler who created this is famous for his first

scent, Angel as well as for Alien and Womanity. You get a 30ml refillable

bottle in this set, which is great as you don’t even need a lot of Thierry

Mugler perfumes to get a good pay off, so this will last me ages!

The top notes contain jasmine sambac, middles notes contant cashmeran

wood and the base notes contain white amber. This gives the perfume a

floral, yet woody scent but that being said I think it’s a very unique

perfume and I haven’t smelt anything else like it, not even remotely

close.

Alien came out in 2005 and I remember it well from the advertising. I

remember my Mom getting a copy of Cosmopolitan and I was flicking

through it out of boredom and came across this

advertisement for it.

Page 62: January, February & March eZine

As you can see it’s just very futuristic and very Alien like, which I found

fascinating as a child and begged my Mom that we needed to check it out.

We did and we both fell in love with it, only finally receiving or buying

them of late. I still have the advertisement for this perfume in my room, I

can’t part with it as I love Thierry Mugler’s scents so much!

A lot of people might be thinking that £45 is a lot, but for a Thierry Mugler

perfume it’s a bargain and one that only a silly billy would pass up.

Alongside Gucci, Thierry Mugler is my favourite for perfumes.

They’re strong, unique and beautiful and I know plenty who will agree

with me on that one.

I’ll wear this throughout the year as it works well as a warm scent in both

summer and winter.

Natalee (Field of Paper Flowers)


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