So the other day I finally saw 50 Shades of Grey...

I suppose you could say this is sort of a review.

Firstly, I just want to make it clear that I LOVED IT and I'm surprised that there have been so many people saying otherwise. 

I'd read somewhere that E.L James (writer) and Sam Taylor-Johnson (director) don't get on well and the reason for this is the tone and frequency of the sex scenes. Now as someone that loves something a little raunchy but still romantic, i thought it was perfect.. in fact I felt like if it was heavily focused on the sex side of it then it would be a. classed as a porno and b. tacky as hell.

E.L James wanted there to be a heavy focus on the sex scenes and Sam wanted it to a little more classy, focusing on the romance (which I COMPLETELY agree with) The worst part about the book were the cringe worthy sex scenes and I am so glad that wasn't portrayed in the books, Sam Taylor-Johnson did an amazing job, and in my opinion, if she does decide to bail on the other 2 films then I worry what they will end up like. 

 If you want to know a little more about that then read this article by The Daily Mail   Here is a little quote from it.."Sam and E.L. - who signed a £3 million deal with Universal and Focus Films giving them the rights to her trio of books, which also gave her creative control of the movies - and are said to have clashed numerous times about sex scenes as the author wanted to make the movie racier."

Anyway.. back to the film.. 

I thought it was great, loved the actors... thought Jamie Dornan was perfect for the role, just as I imagined Christian to be. Also Dakota Johnson was incredible, I like that she was timid and taciturn yet also a little sassy as she is in the books, her smart comments in the book were great and she produced the same quality in this too. Obviously they are both GORGEOUS! and naturally so too, Dakota didn't wear too much make up (I know that in the book she doesn't either but normally in films they wear loads) she looked really natural and very Anastasia Steele. 

I can't wait for the next ones, although I know it will be a loooong time and I would definitely recommend that you go and see it.

xox

This time I'll stick to it I promise!

I can't believe the last time I posted was in November! I said to myself that I'd try and post something every day to get 'into the swing' of things - didn't quite go to plan.

I've had to much to do in the last few months. Uni has been taking up most of my time, I know I'm only in my first year and technically it doesn't count but I don't think I could scrap by just because I can. So far I've done 3 essays (out of 4 - oops) and my marks haven't been too bad, so I'm quite satisfied. I actually have a presentation tomorrow on socialism.. snore.

I've learnt my lines and I'm semi confident about it, but I know that tomorrow I'll be shaking like a leaf! 

Anyway!! This post was just an update really. I'm going to use this blog to document my life and hopefully one day I can look back at it and reminisce. :)

In other news, I dyed my hair yesterday... it was ombre.. now it's...

PURPLE

...

Well, dark violet to be precise but purple all the same! I absolutely LOVE IT.

I suppose I should post a picture but I haven't actually taken any yet so that's not happening. 

I've been reading the 50 shades of Grey trilogy. I thought I'd hate it because so many people commented on the writing style and I have to say I agree with them on that part, but with regards to the story line, I loved it! I know there were sooo many sex scenes (I mean really, who has that much sex, even if you're in that lustful stage.. or is that just me!?) but the author kept using the same words to describe things and it really go on my nerves. I kept thinking about how it could have been written so much better than it was.. still no faults to the story line.

I've actually been wondering whether I should write a book... or does that sort of thing take up too much time? I love reading and I love writing.. I wish I was better at it though, you know when you read some ones work and wish that you could do the same.. I don't even know how I'd learn to write like some people do.. I suppose it's just practice and doing a lot of research??

I've been listening to this song for so long now, at least 5 times a day.. 

Song is here.

It's so good!!! 

Now baby, don't you look at me that wayyyyy, you know there's only so much I can taaaake. 

Anyway, until next time ;)

xox

The first post.

Hi everyone, 

This is my first post. It feels really weird, because I'm not really writing to/for anyone yet. I'm writing in the hope that maybe one day someone will find my blog, enjoy it and hopefully stick around. 

So you're probably wondering who I am, well this is me.....

A university student with a roaring passion for all things beauty and make up. 

I'm currently studying politics and international relations (God help me) and find collecting and experimenting with make up to be a great distraction from all of the essays I should be doing.... 

I'll probably leave it at that now :) can't wait to get started.

Love, Lauren :) xox