Review: 'Say Something' Cover by BoyEpicMusic

A few singers have the extraordinary ability to not only touch your hearts but also your soul

If you have been reading my blogs for a while, you will know that every now and then I review a cover song by an upcoming coming artist. This time my target is, Boy Epic. Why am I not mentioning his name, u ask? He has never mentioned it. A mysterious chap he is! 

Before u see what I have to say about the cover he has made, I would suggest you listening to it first.

Melodic, Poignant and Vibrant.

These are the three words that describe exactly how I feel.

The vocals and instruments are combined together in a way to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

Unlike my previous reviews, I am going to keep this review very short. I would recommend listening to the cover by him for Unconditionally by Katy Perry and We Can't Stop by Miley Cyrus. 

He wont disappoint you.

That is it for this week's review.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up, Next week: Top 8-Travel Essentials

Next Review on: NIVEA Express Hydration Primer

Potato Bake

I always like to spice up everything! So I also spice up whatever I am cooking or baking. This potato bake is no exception.

Easy,

Quick,

And mouth flatteringly delicious!

Don't get scared by the list of ingredients, because all of this is in your fridge!

Perfect when you want to treat yourself, have friends down or want impress your parents ;)

Lets get started!

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves: 5 people

Ingredients:

The Bake-
Potatoes - 3/4 large finely chopped (1-2 mm thick)
Onions - 1 medium
Carrots - 1/2 finely sliced
Pepper - 1 whole OR coloured equivalent mixed
Chicken OR Bacon - 100 g fried

The Sauce-
Butter - 100g knob
Milk- Half a cup
Eggs - 2
Garlic Powder - As required (1 teaspoon personally)
Cream cheese- 1 - 1.5 cup

And Finally,
Cheese, Salt and Pepper while layering.

Procedure:

1) Start of by adding the chopped potatoes to a pot of boiling oven for 10 minutes and preheating the oven at 180C (You only want to cook the potatoes partially).

2) Spray a frying pan with oil and get your Chicken or Bacon frying! (Make sure they are not very large chunks. You would want them to be small)

3) Get started with your sauce while the frying and boiling continues. Melt the butter and transfer it into a bowl. Add the milk, cream cheese, eggs and beat. At the end at the garlic powder and beat the mixture till all the ingredients are blended.

4) Prep your veggies. Don't forget to get the potatoes and chicken/bacon out of the heat!

5) All your ingredients should now be ready and ready for layering. Spray your baking tin with a little oil and follow the following sequence while layering.
Potato
Onions
Chicken/Bacon
Pepper
Carrots
Sauce
Salt and Pepper
Cheese
REPEAT till you run out!

6) Let it bake and check the potatoes if they have cooked after 20 minutes (Poke a fork and check if it was easy to penetrate). It can take up to an hour depending on how long you let the potatoes boil and how thick (or thin) they were sliced.

Tips:
1) Make sure none of the egg white strands are left lingering around. BEAT it well!

That is it for this week's mid-week blog post.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up Next week: Top 8-Travel Essentials
Next Review on: Say Something Cover by Boye PicMusic

Makeup Starters Guide: Part 2

This is a series that I have recently started to fulfill the need of women who have either just started venturing into the world of makeup or are planning to do so. If you haven't checked the first part then Click Here to be redirected to it in another window. Then come back and have a look here!

In the previous post I discussed the right tools and ways to prep your skin. In this post I will step into the basic makeup that a women will need for a basic simple look.

All the products that I recommend will not only favor your skin but also your pocket. 

Grab a cup of Hot chocolate because this will be Long!

SKIN

In a very basic makeup routine there are only 3 layers of products that are necessary (In some just 2, depending on your needs).

1) Foundation:

A foundation acts like a layer on a canvas that evens out the surface. The surface of the skin gets evened out, hiding majority of the nasty marks, eye bags and bumps. A very little amount is pumped on the back of your hand and with the help of a foundation brush is blended on your facial skin. I usually opt for foundation that last longer and have medium coverage. This helps me go through college in the morning, work in the afternoon and a little shopping trip during the evening!

A few of my recommendations:

- Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour Foundation ( £7.99 )

- Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation ( £11.99 ) - This is going to be my next purchase!

- L'Oréal Paris True Match Foundation ( £9.99 ) - This is my current favourite

2) Concealer:

This is what I like to call as the 'Magic-Wand'. They hide all scars, blemishes, eye bags and hyper-pigmented areas of the skin. Absolute miracle. How would I last without it? This is only applied in areas that require a little 'fixing'. It is then blended on only that area using a concealer brush. This is a step that you ca skip if your skin looks good enough after the foundation. Some women use it before applying foundation and some after. I can go with any!

A few of my recommendation:

- Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer ( £4.19 ) - Easily addict-able!

- Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer ( £5.49 )

- L'Oreal True Match Concealer ( £6.99 )

3) Face Powder:

This acts like a protection layer. It helps the skin make up to settle and makes it last longer. It is very important therefore to pick one that not only reflects your skin tone but also does its work. There are a few transparent ones available in your drugstore which, according to me, are much better. You simple dab some on your face using a nice big powder brush.

A few of my recommendation:

- Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder ( £3.99 )

- Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Powder ( £4.19 )

- No7 Perfect Light Loose Powder ( £10.50 )

EYES

After my skin I always go to my eyes. There are so many aspects to making your eye look prettier that its not easy for a beginner to perfect the look. And so I will be listing things that can not only be easily used by a beginner but also help to build skills.

4) Neutral Eye shadow Pallet:

The reason I add the word 'neutral' is because the looks created by a neutral pallet can range from simple everyday to red-carpet glamorous. Perfect or beginners to create simple, quick and easy looks, And it also helps to improve you skills as creating glamorous looks from it is possible as well. Also, you can use the colours in it to do your eyebrows.

A few of my recommendations:

- Sleek i-Divine Eyeshadow Palette- Au Naturel ( £7.99 )

- Maybelline Big Eyes Eyeshadow ( £6.99 ) 

5) Eyeliner:

This is what gives your eye definition. You can either use a water liner or kohl liner. For beginners I would suggest using a kohl liner as it is much easier to apply, use and shape. Once you have hold of a kohl liner, you are ready to use a water liner.

A few of my recommendation: 

- Max Factor Excess Longwear Eyeliners ( £6.99 ) 

- Collection 2000 Intense Colour Supersoft Kohl Pencils ( £1.99 )

6) Mascara:

This is my favorite part! Because I naturally have long lashes, it is so much fun to try different mascaras that bring different finish effects to my whole eye look. This is what brings the entire eye make up together. There are so many brands and so many types that do different things to your eye lashes. Some increase the volume, make them longer or curl them.

A few of my recommendation:

- Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara ( £8.99 )

- L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess Mascara ( £10.99 )

- Rimmel Scandal'Eyes Show Off Mascara ( £6.99 ) 

LIPS

Lets finish of our look with a pop of colour and gloss on our lips! Fun isn't it?

1) Lip Balm:

It is important to moisturize your lips before colouring them. It helps to create smoother and fuller looking lips. 

A few of my recommendations:

- Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm ( £5.99 )

- Soap & Glory™ A Great Kisser™ Lip Balm ( £5.00 )

2) Lipstick:

You need colour? You need a lipstick.

A few of my recommendations:

- Rimmel Kate Matte Lipstick ( £5.49 )

- Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick ( £7.99 )

3) Lip Gloss:

You will need a little edge' a little shimmer. Add a little gloss!

- Tanya Burr Lip Gloss ( £6.99 )

- Revlon Colourburst ( £7.99 )

All the products that I have mentioned are either tested by me or have been recommended for use by a friend. I do hope that this does prove to be of some use. Keep an eye out for the third part by either following me on Twitter or BlogLovin'. 

Ohh and blend in your makeup!

That is it for this week's blog post.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up Next week: Top 8-Travel Essentials

Next Review on: Say Something Cover by Boye PicMusic

Review: That Awkward Moment

If you haven't watched this movie yet, then keep reading because i am going to give you some pretty good reasons.

If you are a lady/girl/woman then the first reason is Zac Effron. (Keep reading if you need another reason)

If you are a gentleman/boy then you first reason is Imogen Poots!

Before reading my review you might want to Click Here to have a general idea about the plot. (Spoiler Alert!) 

The movie is a good combination of comedy, modern day drama and young adults life dilemma. Suited for a group of friends looking for something good to laugh at and also when you feel like having a good time by yourself. (I watched this movie alone on a Monday at the cinema. So yah, quite good for a Monday morning treat!) 

The movie shows exactly how close guy friends can get but how difficult it gets for them to commit to a serious relation. Expect a few adrenaline surges every now and then.

Grab your tickets and popcorn bag because you are in for a treat.

If you have watched the movie already, then do let me know what you think. And if you haven't, then I think I have given you a reason to.

 That is it for this week's review.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up, Next week: Makeup Starters Guide: Part 2

Next Review on: Teardrop by Lauren Kate

Review: Veet Hair Minimising Body Lotion

I started to fall behind with my beauty product reviews, so here is one! I have been using the Veet Hair Minimising Body Lotion for about 10 months and I think that this is a good time to do a review. There is a lot that I want to share about this product, so this review will be written in a different format than the usual.

Feel free to leave your own experiences or questions relating to the product.
Enjoy!

Who can use it?

Anyone trying to reduce the amount of hair on their body.

How can you use it?

After waxing, shaving or removing your hairs by any method, use the product as a body lotion on a daily basis. 

(Do NOT use it for 24 hours after waxing. May cause irritation; especially in sensitive areas)

How often can you use it?

Once a day.

How can you test its effectiveness?

Every individual has a different natural time span between removing their hairs and the growing back. It depends on the method of hair removal and also on the person's genome.

The best way to test the effectiveness is to compare the time span before using the lotion and after using the lotion.

How long do you have to use it?

Like I said before, the effect varied from person to person. the product only REDUCES the hair growth and time span. It does not eliminate the hairs completely. 

Keep reading for my experience.

Are their any side effects?

No side effects were found in the 10 months that I have used it.

Where can you buy it from?

I struggled to find it from a supermarket. But it is available in large drugstores like Boots, Super drug etc.

 My personal experience

White in colour, beautiful scent and a nice consistency. The product helped me to increase the hair growth time span from 2 weeks to 4 weeks. Previously, after waxing my hairs would start appearing again after 2 weeks, which is very annoying! But the moisturiser has actually delayed the process to 4 weeks for me. 
Further more, I have noticed a reduction in the hair coverage over my limbs. I cannot be sure if this is due to the body lotion, because waxing can also be the reason behind it.
Nevertheless, I am happy with the results!

That is it for this week's review.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up, Next week: 10 Ways to Organise your life

Next Review on: That Awkward Moment

Top 8 - Travel Essentials

For the first time I actually lost count of the days. Wednesday already? 

Ohh well so as promised I have come up with a list of 8 travel essentials. Many of us must have had 'Travelling more' as one of their targets/goals/resolutions (wateva!) this year! So this should help hopefully.  But before I start let me confess something. 

While I was planning this post, I realised that the essentials depend on your age, gender, location of travel, duration of stay and purpose of stay. So I have tried and made this post as general as possible. Also, all these essentials are a part of your hand bag (so to say) and not your main luggage. I am planning to do one for that. But lets get started!

1) Phone Charger

Do I even have to tell why? But the reason I have added it here is because many people add this 'essential' in their luggage instead of their hand bag. Always have your phone charger handy. You never know when your phone gets the need to fill its tummy again. After all, it will be the main source of entertainment during our little journey. 

2) Weather Proof & Strong Bag

Be very careful with what your hand bag will be. If it is a long journey (probably including a plane) then don't include you one strap 'Favorite' bag. Who are you kidding? You need a two strap, water proof bag that you are sure wont come apart. I would also say, something with a lot of pockets. Makes it easier to find things. 

3) Wet Wipes

Praise the lord for this mighty invention! Wiping off your sweaty face, cleaning a spill, taking your make up off (not for you boys!) and so much more. The list is endless. You wont know when you will need this until you are in the situation. But trust me, you need them. Even an air hostess makes you take a pack!

4) Loyalty Cards and Vouchers

Take 'em all. These two things tend to be very useful when you are travelling from one city to another. The reason behind this is quite simple. Lets be real, you are going to forget a lot of things home and you are going to buy a lot of things once you reach your destination. Instead of spending money on covering up your carelessness, lets use it for what you really came for. Your vouchers and loyalty card will help you get through the rest. 

5) Drugs

Hold you horses!! 

No please no weed or heroine! This ain't the shooting of Hangover 4. 

The drugs I am taking about are pain killers, cold-n-flu busters and antibiotics. You may not be immune to what you may find there. You may not even be immune to 'incorrect travel postures' (explains the back pain, aye?). Keep them in handy.

6) A bottle of water

If you are going on a road trip (-ish), then there will be no one to hand you a glass of water. So lets just say, dehydration is not what you want. Having a bottle of water with you may also help you get a splash or two when you cant stay awake while driving (sleepy company at night ;) ). It is a necessity! 

7) Beauty Essentials

Girl or Boy. Young or Old. You will have something that you need to keep yourself presentable. I am not taking about your make up bag. I am taking about things likes a face wash, moisturizer, mirror, hair brush and lip balm. If you are a girl then may be add a few hair ties and bobby pins. You don't need to pack your dressing table! Boys, ditch the hair gel in your luggage bag. And the deos! Or may be keep it for the sake of others. 

8) Banana

No, just don't laugh. These bad boys have a lot of energy in them and will help you stay full for a very long time. You will need to eat to be able to enjoy and finding a service station every time you are hungry is not the best option. And this will also help you stay a little healthier. 

Have short snacks. Include a banana somewhere in it. 

There definitely are going to be things that you may consider to be more important. So let me know what they are! Also remember that these are general essentials and will change depending on many factors. 

That is it for this week's blog post.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up Next week: 10 Ways to Organise your life

Next Review on: Veet Hair Minimising Lotion

Review: The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan

The Kane Chronicles; Trilogy

If you are anything like me, you would have already read these books. This series. Kane Chronicles, by Rick Riordan is a Must Read for a fiction and myth enthusiast. The book is based on Ancient Egyptian myth, when the gods and the goddesses ruled the lands before the pharaohs came by. However, the actually story is set on  a modern day perspective. If you want to know more about the plot, then Click Here and come back to read my review. 

Each of these books are a something 300-400 pages long and I managed to finish each one of them in less than 3 days. That just says how indulging and beautifully written the book is. The book is framed like a tapped diary, the brother and sister; Carter and Sadie Kane, taking turns to narrate the story. 

From seeing their parents becoming the higher Gods themselves, to falling in love with 'death' himself and you obviously you are going to have a pet crocodile and will adopt a chimpanzee just for fun! 

Its one of those books where you are locked in your own world listening to a voice telling you a tale so fascinating that it is almost real. 

The author, Rick Riordan has done some thorough research into the facts mentioned in the trilogy. Most of the incidents mentioned (like the two suns rising) have actually happened and evidence is found :)

After finishing the first book the wait for the second book to come was very very long. But you, Oh Reader, are so lucky! Because at this moment in time the complete trilogy waiting for you either at your local library or Here!

If you ask me to rate this book out of a 5, then my answer would be;

Keep Calm and Read the Kane Chronicles

That is it for this week's review.

Have an amazing week ahead :)

Toodles

xXx

Coming up, Next week: Top 8-Travel Essentials
Next Review on: That Awkward Moment OR Veet Hair Minimising Lotion.