When Two Worlds Collide

It's no secret that I run three blogs - I know, I'm a blogaholic!! There's this one that I use for beauty, fashion, lifestyle etc (albeit a little think on the ground at the minute), I also have an Entertainment one that I run with my other half and I also have a writing-based one. Whilst makeup and entertainment very easily collide, I generally don't talk so much about my (fiction) writing over on this blog anymore. So, when I do manage to find something that brings my writing and my love for beauty - or namely, my love for Nail Art, I know that I have to share it with you guys.

Seriously, how awesome are these NaNoWriMo-inspired nails??

Source: coewlesspolish.wordpress.com via Crystal on Pinterest

How amazing are these? I'm always jealous of Nail Art like this, because I don't have the steady hand or artistic ability to achieve anything even close to as beautiful as this!
I found this over on Coewless Nail Polish Blog, which everyone should definitely check out, even if only to see more images of these nails, or her amazing My Neighbor Totoro ones, which are just WOW!

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20 Things I Miss About Being a Kid!

This is actually a list that I started putting together a long time ago, for a very different blog. But, I came across it earlier, and decided to reserrect it and finish it.

One. Not having to decide what to wear every day, because my school uniform came in two colours, blue and black, and they were actually worn together!! Don't get me wrong, I love having the freedom to dress how I like everyday, without the restrictions of a school uniform, but you have to admit it was nice not having to worry about items clashing. And you didn't care that you looked ridiculous in it, because so did everyone else!!

Two. Spending Saturday mornings moulded into the armchair watching whichever Saturday morning show was on (Live and Kicking, SM:TV etc). It's one of the sad things about Freeview/Sky/Digital/Cable etc, because there just aren't any real kids shows like SM:TV on Saturday mornings anymore. I know that we shouldn't be encouraging kids to watch more TV, but it never did us any harm right?

Three. Managing to eat two Sunday Dinners (one at my Nana's and one at home), and not feeling the slightest bit guilty about it, or worrying about how many calories were in it and how many pounds I was about to gain!

Four. Being late for school, after lunch, because we refused to leave my friends house, until we'd all found Wally!!

Five. Being able to dance around the living room, without caring if I looked stupid!

Six. Being into pop music (Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Five, Hanson). I don't know if it's because I'm getting older, but I honestly don't think that I could listen to pop music today. Despite that, there is nothing like a nineties/pop nostalgia trip to cheer me up :D

I also really miss the days when I really wanted to be  the CD of a certain single or album, but I couldn't afford it, so had to settle for the cassette instead. Cassette's really weren't as good though!!

Seven. Spending the whole school year wishing it was the summer holidays, then spending the whole summer holidays (well, maybe not the first week) wishing it was term time again.

Eight. Drinking things through a straw, without being accused of "looking childish". Although, to be honest I do still use a straw when given the chance, and I don't care who knows it :P

Nine. Making Dens out of the Settee or garden furniture

Ten. Running around in a swim suit, outside, without worrying about wobbly bits (or perverts)

Eleven. Having to defrost my brothers car just so that he could take us to School. Actually, I lie. I don't miss doing that at all. I remember numb fingers and toes and wanting to be indoors brrrr!!

Although, for the record, his car didn't freeze up that much!

Twelve. Spending weekends visiting my Nana's friends. The sad thing about this one, is that most of my Nana's friends are now no longer with us.

Thirteen. Being able to spend all day on a video game, without feeling lazy. Now if I spend ten minutes playing a game, I feel like there is something more productive I could be doing. I still end up playing for a little while though :)

Fourteen. Having my whole life ahead of me, which was still exciting. I loved the idea that during childhood I culd quite literally have taken any path in life, any career, any destination.

Fifteen. Not having to make my own appointments at the Doctors/Dentist

Sixteen. Getting drunk on fresh air. When I was in my teens, I was a bit of a goody-two-shoes in that I didn't drink even when my friends did. It's funny, because I was never told that I couldn't have booze, in fact my Mum had no problem with it, as long as she knew about it. But the point was, that I never liked the taste of it.

Seventeen. Staying in bed until lunch time, without that heavy feeling of oversleep or guilt. It's this idea that you still have your whole life ahead of you. Whereas now, I always think that the longer I stay in bed, the more of my life I'm potentially wasting!

I used to always envy my cats, because they got to sleep for the best part of the day, plus they didn't have to go to school!!

Eighteen. When the only post I received was from my Grandad or Birthday Cards. These days I absolutely dread getting post, because all I get is bank statements and bills, and they're really not very exciting!!

Nineteen. When my biggest worry was who I was going to sit with on the bus to wherever we were going on a school trip.

Twenty. Honestly believing that everyone was good/nice in their own way. Ah, to be young and naive ;)

Whilst I do miss being younger, when I had no responsibilities and life seemed simpler, I hoenstly wouldn't go back.

What do you miss about being a kid?

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Thoughtful Thursday: 18.10.2012

I miss you already...!

Source: someecards.com via Kat on Pinterest

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October Lust Haves

How are we half way through October already? It's getting depressing how fast this year is whizzing past, but I have to admit that I'm really looking forward to November this year, with NaNoWriMo, a trip to Edinburgh and a weekend away for my birthday too, so I won't be too sad to see the back of this month to be perfectly honest.

So, what am I lusting after this cool month?

Spotty Black Skirt

One thing that I am not appreciating about Autumn this year, is having to go back to the comfort of my jeans. I miss wearing skirts and dresses, but my legs turn to icicles as this time of year, so I'm not too keen on stepping back into my leggings for the cold seasons.

That being said, I could easily be bribed into my leggings or tights again for this skirt, which is just adorable.

For £25, I do think that it's a little pricey, but that seems fairly typical for skirts from Yours Clothing. I'm thinking that a trip to Lincoln to pick out this baby may be in order before my birthday :P

Pick it up from Yours Clothing.

A Licence to Look Fabulous

I am a huge sucker for the rise in popularity of film tie-in nail polishes. Personally, I think that they are a fantastic idea, and even though I am most definitely not a Bond fan, in the absolute slightest, I love the Bond-themed polishes from one of my favourite nail brands: OPI.

Like most Bond Girls, the colours on offer are very sexy and confident, and although I don't entirely agree with the colour options for some of the film themes, the shades are stunning nonetheless.

I keep spying this mini-set cropping up on BuyaPowa, and I have to admit that I have been tempted to grab it, but since Christmas is on the way, I don't think I trust myself to buy this for someone else, because I know that I would want to keep it all to myself, so I am fighting the temptation!! Trust me, it's a difficult one!

What are you lusting after this month? 

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Beautiful World and a Little Bit of Randomness

It's random stuff like this that really does make life worth living :)

Source: Uploaded by user via Toxycat on Pinterest

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