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I feel like I need to get into the denial mode now that half of 2015 is over already, I honestly cannot deal with how fast time is flying. Anyway, I'll get to the recommendations now.
○ June TV Show: Younger
Younger is a sitcom that only has 10 episodes so far. It's about a woman in her 40s pretending to be 26 in order to get a job after a 15 year long hiatus. She manages to basically get a whole new life. Like any other sitcom, it's pretty predictable at times, but it's fun for passing time. Plus, the male character is a hoty.

○ June Book: Ernest Hemingway - The Old Man and The Sea
This book is one of those that are seemingly simple, but actually have a deeper meaning. It literally is about an old man and the sea - the majority of the book is set on his boat while he's being pulled by an enormous fish he'd caught (he's a fisherman). It's written in a really simple style, sentences are short and clear, which makes it easy to read and understand. However, basically everything that is mentioned in it is actually a symbol for something, so you get to experience it in a personal way.

○ June Movie: The Breakfast Club
I know I am extremely late to the bandwagon with this movie, but what can I do. For any of you who haven't watched it - it's about 5 teenagers who are spending a day in detention. They are all very different characters and their relationship changes massively throughout the movie. Each of the characters reveals how they got detention, which can come as surprising. There's not a lot going on, it's quite simple, but it's a classic for a reason. It can also be very relatable at times, especially if you're a teen. That's about all I have to say about it, I feel like everybody knows what it's about, so there's no need for me to sit for hours and ramble on.

That's all I have for you today, I'll talk to you Thursday.

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Here's what I like to listen to on days when I don't feel like doing anything apart from chilling in bed (yes, is it one of those days today). It's a mixture of up-beat and slow tunes, so I hope you enjoy!

1. Disclosure ft. London Grammar - Help Me Lose My Mind
2. Sam Smith - I've Told You Now
3. The Neighbourhood - West Coast
4. 5 Seconds of Summer - Just Saying
5. James Bay - If You Ever Want To Be In Love
6. Arctic Monkeys - 505
7. The 1975 - Pressure
8. Rihanna - Bitch Better Have My Money
9. Lorde -Bravado
10. Ella Eyre - Comeback
11. FKA Twigs - Two Weeks
12. Hozier - Work Song
13. Troye Sivan - Fun
14. Justin Bieber - Hold Tight
15. The 1975 - Undo
16. 5 Seconds of Summer - Daylight
17. Zayn Malik - No Type (or the original by Rae Sremmurd)
18. Arctic Monkeys - Snap Out Of It
19. The Weeknd - Wicked Games
20. Halsey - Hurricane

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I bought this baby while I was in Budapest and it was on sale for about 3 euros, so of course I had to get it. I was kind of scared to use it because of the brush size, but I'd had some experience with the Scandaleyes mascaras.
So, let's start with the brush - it's absolutely huge and it has lots of bristles, which makes it easy to get it all over your face while applying it: be careful. Because the wand is so big, I find I don't need more than one coat of mascara, possibly two, to get my lashes to look amazing. 
I've got naturally long lashes, so most mascaras have a similar effect for me. However, this is the third Scandaleyes mascara I've used, and they all make my lashes look extra long and they give them a bit of volume. You can achieve very big, dramatic eyelashes with this mascara, if you're into it. I haven't applied more than two coats of it, so I don't know if it goes clumpy with more, but two is a safe zone.
The formula is on the wet side, I'd say, which is another reason you don't need a lot of it to make a difference.
To sum up: a little goes a long way and it will help lengthen your lashes and make them more dramatic and luscious. It will separate them a bit and make them more voluminous without clumps. To make the effect even better, I suggest curling your lashes before application.
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I'm back with another list for you today. It's gonna be all about some essentials that will make it easier to survive the summer. Let's see what you should be able to find in your bag.
○ a bottle of water (might be the most essential thing)
○ a small snack such as an energy bar, some biscuits, etc...
○ sunglasses if they're not already on your head
○ phone charger (always)
○ powder and a brush if you're wearing foundation (let's face it, summers are extra oily)
○ wet/face wipes 
○ body/face mist to freshen things up a bit
○ do I even have to mention your phone?
○ oh, your wallet obviously - need money for that ice cream
○ maybe a deodorant would be helpful
○ a nail file if you're about those summery nails
○ if it gets really hot, you might need something with an SPF
○ a small mirror to see how shiny you are
○ a setting spray, if you have one, to prevent the shininess
○ a lip balm to keep your lips nice and moisturized
I could go on, but no one wants to carry a bag that weights a tone, especially not in summer, so I'm stopping here. 
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For me, eyebrows are the most important step in my makeup routine. I've recently discovered a technique that works wonders. 
I only use two products, which you can see in the picture and which I've mentioned many times already - NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder and Alverde tinted eyebrow gel. Both of these I have in the shade Blonde, although maybe I should purchase darker ones next time.
The first thing I do is brush my brows in the shape that I want them with the little spoolie that comes with the NYX powders. When that's done, I dip my H&M Smokey Eye brush (the angled side) into both powders and then the wax. Then, I outline my brows on the top and bottom and gently fill them in. It may sound simple, but it can take quite some time to get them as even as possible. The last step is, obviously, setting them with the eyebrow gel. Not only does it set them, but it gives them a bit more texture and structure so they don't look shiny from the wax. 
That is my whole brow routine. At the moment, I like my brows to be straight with only a slight arch at the very end. Here are some random selfies to show what I mean:




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It seems like it's time for me to make another list for you guys. This time, it's all about my favourite videos on YouTube that always manage to put a smile on my face - well, actually, they get me in tears of laughter. Hopefully, you'll find them as funny as I do.
1. This first one has to be my favourite video that has ever been uploaded on YouTube. It's Louise and Tyler's collaboration: Times We've Pooped our Pants. I swear, I cannot watch this video without bursting into laughter.
2. I don't know if you're familiar with the innuendo bingo game, but I'm sure you'll find it very amusing if you watch Joe Suggs videos. My favourite involves Tyler Oakley.
3. And my second favourite involves Marcus Butler.
4. I love the Sugg siblings, so this one floats my boat very much - it's Zoe and Joe's Stuff Your Mouth Challenge.
5. A video that has recently been added to my faves, is Hank Green's 17 Rants in 4 Minutes.
6. I'm sure a lot of you know who GloZell is and can agree with me that she's hilarious at times. It was very difficult listing only one of her videos. I opted for the One Direction I Should Have Kissed You one, but make sure you check out the rest of her 1D related videos as well as some challenge videos (cinnamon, salt and ice, etc).
7. Habanera | The Muppets. No explanation needed.
8. Zoe and Marcus' Accent Challenge
9. And the Bloopers
So, that's all I have for you today, enjoy!
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I've been using this micellar water for about two months, and as you can see I've only used up a half of it. Here's 400 mil in the bottle, which is amazing for the price. I am extremely happy with it. If you aren't familiar with the concept of micellar water - it's basically a makeup remover. You apply a bit of it on a cotton pad and you can remove all your face and eye makeup with it. 
Before this one, I'd used a Nivea micellar water, which wasn't nearly as good - I had to use a tone of it to remove a full face of makeup, whereas with this one I only need to use about 5 cotton pads. A lot of people have been raving about the pink version of this, which I haven't tried, but I can definitely say that this one is worth the money. 
As I said, I need about 5 cotton pads to remove a full face of makeup and it takes only a couple of minutes. It doesn't dry out the skin nor does it make it oily, it simply removes makeup and refreshes you a bit. 
I think that's about all I have to say about this product, but if you've got any questions, feel free to ask me.
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There are only 4 books in the picture cause some of them I'll read in PDF and some of them I couldn't find.
Hello, everyone! So summer is approaching us and I've been making a list of things I want to accomplish during the break. One of the things on the list (which I might be uploading soon) is reading a bunch of books. Therefor, I'm sharing the books that made the list. Enjoy and let me know if you've read some of them and whether you liked them.
 1. F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
2. Markus Zusak - The Book Thief
3. Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray
4. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
5. Cassandra Clare - The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels, 
6. City of Lost Souls and 
7. City of Heavenly Fire (those are the 3 books from the TMI series I've not read yet)
8. Sue Monk Kidd - The Secret Life of Bees
9. Charles Dickens - Great Expectations
10. Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina 
I've only read a half of it and I feel obligated to finally finish it.

I'm being quite optimistic with 10 books for 3 months, but only time will tell. 

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