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The LookFantastic Beauty Box, which I have reviewed every month for slightly over a year now, contains some of the most amazing products. Unfortunately, the ones that I tend to absolutely adore are the ones that cost £29274, a remortgage and selling a kidney on the black market, but here's a round-up of products that are completely worth the money spent.

1. Eve Lom Balm Cleanser £55 for 100ml


This is probably the best product that I have seen all year, and it did work noticeable wonders for my skin. But the price, the price, the price! I walked into Liberty when I visited London the other week and was immediately drawn to the Eve Lom counter, and I *nearly* spent £60 on a bloody balm to wash my face with. I will crack at some point, I just know it.

2. Christoph Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste £42.50 for 250ml


This is a divine smelling paste, that although seemed a little weird at first, did a truly amazing job of clarifying my hair and lifting at the roots. My hair can sometimes feel a little flat, as it has a lot of weight in the ends that drags it down, and this did a fab boost at the roots... but the price, the price.

3. Scrub Love Coconut Body Scrub £12.50 for 3ish applications


I didn't know whether to include this, as I couldn't work out if it was particularly steep, then considered the fact that one of my favourites, Soap and Glory, do a big tub of scrub for £8. Whilst I thought that this smelled divine and was a good scrub, it did only last for a couple of applications, so would only repurchase if I was feeling spending-happy.


I have been going through a bit of a dry patch on Netflix recently, and if you have too then you might enjoy some of my favourites. This is not an ad! I just enjoy these shows :) (This is based on the UK version of Netflix, other countries may have different availabilities).


  • Riverdale. This is quite a common one, but I've been really enjoying it. The story follows a group of teenagers trying to solve the murder of one of their class mates. Romance, suspense and high school drama are all wrapped up in the tale. Plus Cole Sprouse is gorgeous as a dark brooding man.
  • Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. This is my all time favourite movie. It tells the story of a teenage girl in love, and her struggle to fit in. It's hilarious and heartwarming and there's an adorable cat. A real feel good film with an amazing sound track.
  • Miranda. One of my childhood heroes, Miranda will never fail to make you giggle. Short episodes follow a woman in her mid-thirties while she dates, hangs out with her friends and runs a joke shop (and makes many funny blunders). I'm hoping season 4 will be added to Netflix soon but for the time being you can watch seasons 1-3 there. 
  • Pretty Little Liars. Four teenagers struggle to come to terms with the disappearance of their best friend. On top of this, they now have a dangerous cyber bully. This series is creepy and gripping, with romance and friendship as underlying themes throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed.
  • Gossip Girl. So funny and dramatic! I was so hooked on this show while I was watching it and actually enjoyed it enough that I would consider rewatching it. You'll be kept on your toes guessing who gossip girl is right until the end.
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This show is massively funny, Will Smith and co. had me giggling away every episode. Yet this show also deals with some important issues, such as race, love, family and drugs. Definitely worth a watch.
  • Friends. MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE TV SHOW! I know there has been a lot of controversy over whether this show is sexist etc. recently but I don't think so. I love love love this show it's hilarious, but also has very emotional and romantic scenes too. Phoebe Buffet will forever be my idol, she's fantastic.
  • Skins. Much more dramatic than real life but some very real everyday problems dealt with. Religion, homophobia, death, drugs, mental health, sex, love and friendship are all covered in many ways and it's heartbreaking and heartwarming at different moments. I got so hooked I watched it all in about 3 days.
  • Mamma Mia. This is my Oma's favourite movie, and it's one of mine too. I love ABBA and these versions of the songs have me singing and dancing along every time. I also think the story line is really sweet and romantic. I have watched this 1000 times and I am sure I will watch it 1000 more.
  • Shrek. Gotta love Shrek. All 4 movies are available on Netflix.






Ana and I went to The Ordinary in Covent Garden, where the shop assistant (who thought we were sisters!) matched our skin to a foundation. We are both 1.2 N, the 1.2 standing for how pale we are, and the N meaning Neutral, signifying the tone.



What I'm looking for in a foundation:


Amber: Usually I get very, very shiny when I wear foundation. I therefore don't often apply a thick layer, as I don't like the feel of being a human oil slick, so I am looking for something high coverage that I don't need to apply a lot of. 
I'm also quite pale and have an odd skin tone that no foundation seems to match, so it always is good to find something that matches my skin well.

Ana: I usually look for something light which also happens to be reasonably high coverage. It is often difficult to find a good foundation which works on my skin because my skin is intolerant to heavy textures and tends to look very dull after using things which feel heavy on my face. I also don't like foundations which make me look unnatural, so usually go for something which helps me achieve a natural, glowing look.

Coverage/complexion matching:


Amber: 10/10 - amazing!!! I didn't even use concealer in the above photo and it covered all of the blemishes I had, as well as smoothing imperfections and even my dark circles.

Ana: 10/10 - it is absolutely incredible! I did not wear a concealer and the foundation did a fantastic job at covering my blemishes ( such as redness and my dark circles). My skin also felt super smooth after I applied the foundation.


Longevity:


Amber: 9/10 - only limited shine on the nose, and the forehead held up remarkably well. I had rubbed my face a little over some spots that I have, so it had removed slightly there, but all in all it was amazing.

Ana: 10/10 - it lasted the entire day and did not go off a little bit. I had a really busy day when testing this foundation, running all around London, with severe wind blowing in my face all the time and it stayed where it was. The foundation proved itself to be strong in a range of temperatures and performed very well on a long and tiring day.


Texture:


Amber: 8/10 - I always prefer the look of a foundation about an hour in, when it isn't sitting on top of my skin. On first application, it felt ever so slightly chalky, but that quickly disappeared.

Ana: 9/10 - At first I wasn't sure what to make of the foundation, it looked slightly strange on my face and I started to worry about the texture not matching my skin. Though after about 10 minutes all of the weird chalky things went away and it blended in beautifully into my face. The foundation left my skin feeling very soft which I am very pleased with.

Price:


Amber: 10/10 - at £6 (£5.40 after my student discount) this is a steal!!

Ana: 10/10 - I was very impressed with the price given how good this foundation is. I can highly recommend this!

Total:


Amber: 37/40
Ana: 39/40

Ana: Overall, I have been left with an incredibly good impression of this foundation. I was not sure what to expect as it is a high coverage foundation but it lived up to my standards. This foundation is literally perfect for any look at any time of the day (and I am sure you can make its coverage less strong when you blend it with a cream). The foundation did not make my skin dry or dull after a full day of wearing it and feels good on my skin even at the end of the day. I can highly recommend this product and will definitely repurchase it after my first bottle disappears. 


As is becoming customary, it is time for our annual digest of the year; this year made even more special due to the fact that we are now, of course, a trio, as opposed to last year's 'Amber and Klar review'. 2017 has been an awful year for many, and I am no exception to that, but we thought it would be nice to take a look at some of the things that have made it fab, and take you, dear reader, along on our journey in the way that DepSoc is supposed to!


1. Favourite meme


Amber: Salt bae for sure, a classic but since I often feel petty inside, I can identify on a lot of levels.



Klara: Spongebob TaLKinG LiKe THiS.
Ana: All of the classical art memes.

2. Favourite purchase


Amber: My holiday to Greece (read about it here) and countless train tickets to London - 2017 has really been a year of travel for me.

Klara: MacBook Pro - so easy to use and super useful for uni.

Ana: My holiday across Europe (read here): Riga, Berlin, Milan and The Ordinary's skincare products. I've really enjoyed both.


3. Favourite musical discovery


Amber: Christine and the Queens, a fab French band, or Rat Boy, who I had heard in passing, but really enjoyed at Reading.

Klara: Two Door Cinema Club - I'd heard of them before but only really got into them after Reading

Ana: Dua Lipa

4. Song of the Year


Amber: 'Want You Back', Haim 
I have seen this live and it was a slightly harder guitar line that they used, and I cried like a little baby.

Klara: According to Spotify, it was 'Fluorescent Adolescent' by the Arctic Monkeys

Ana: 'New Rules' by Dua Lipa
I find it very empowering and perfect for days when things aren't going so well, or I need a little bit more confidence in myself.


5. Album of the Year


Amber: 'Relaxer' by Alt-J had so many fantastically creative songs on, as well as setting them apart from the indie crowd, or Harry Styles' debut, which had some real crackers on.

Klara: 'Divide' by Ed Sheeran, hands down

Ana: 'Culture' by Migos for sure

6. Film of 2017


Amber: Paddington 2... so heartwarming, so amazing, so much better than the absolute rubbish that is Pitch Perfect 3. For a serious film though, I'd highly recommend watching Okja. 

Klara: I know it wasn't released this year, but Love Actually has made me exceptionally happy this month, so it has to be that.

Ana: Although they were released a long time ago, both of the Pink Panther movies have made me laugh a lot recently so I'll go with that.


7. Book of 2017


Amber: I think '1984' by Orwell has really epitomised 2017 for everyone, from fake news to creepy Big Brother/AI allusions. Creepy but a fab read.

Klara: 'The Chemist' by Stephanie Meyer: feel-good romance with an edge of suspense.

Ana: 'The Princess Saves Herself in This One' by Amanda Lovelace (read my review here)


8. TV Show 


Amber: Orange is the New Black Season 5 - the most interesting and dramatic series thus far and I'm so intrigued as to what could possibly happen next. Jane the Virgin and Stranger Things are also highly, highly commended.

Klara: Riverdale because I have been looking forward to it all week every week.

Ana: I don't watch too many TV shows but Love Island made me laugh a lot, even if I'm not the biggest fan of reality TV.


9. What are we most grateful for?


Amber: My health following glandular fever.

Klara: My grandparents, who have propped me up emotionally and financially this year.

Ana: The experiences and emotions I've had throughout the year, which made 2017 a lot better for me.


10. Biggest disappointment/setback of 2017


Amber: Losing some relationships this year, and coming to the sad realisation as a result that some people will not change, no matter what they say.

Klara: Not getting the A levels I had hoped for.

Ana: Fatigue during the exam season.

11. Worst political moment of 2017


Amber: Trump allowing racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexism to become 'normal' again through his highly aggressive policy towards certain groups in society.

Klara: Theresa May in general because I hate her.

Ana: The aftermath of the US General Election was tragique.

12. 2017 Relationship Status


Amber: Messed around by a bad egg, then single

Klara: Taken

Ana: Taken


13. Makeup Product of 2017


Amber: The Benefit 'They're Real' Lipsticks - a beautiful formula and combine a lipliner and a lipstick into one.

Klara: L'Oreal's False Lash Superstar X Fiber Mascara - no clumps but really long black eyelashes.

Ana: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - looks very natural and doesn't feel heavy on my eyes.

14. Proudest moment of 2017


Amber: Exam results.

Klara: Getting a first on my first essay at uni.

Ana: Reaching the semi final of my first university debating competition.


15. Hopes for 2018


Amber: Pass my driving test. And blog more!

Klara: At this stage, I'm just hoping I'll survive it lmao.

Ana: Travel more.

Having joined the blog this year, I have been able to invest more time into writing and expressing myself. It has been the perfect opportunity for me to document my adventures, life lessons, and anything else that I have been wanting to share for a while.

I think it is safe to say that we all hope to continue this blog and hopefully increase our reader numbers and instagram followers. I know I personally aim to write posts more often and look forward to seeing ourselves and our blog grow. Happy new year everyone!




★★★★☆
Tickets: https://bridgetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/young-marx/
Bridge Theatre, London, SE1 2SG

I recently went down to London to catch up with friends and got to see Francesca, who had been *trying* to get me down in order that I could receive my birthday present (all the way from October!).

It turned out to be tickets to go and see Young Marx, a play that opened this autumn (actually on my birthday!) at the new Bridge Theatre, by the river. It was such a fab gift idea, as I love the theatre, comedies and a bit of Karl. It followed a fab day of eating nice foods, strolling around the Christmassy shops and markets (including John Lewis, where I spent rather a lot of money on a giant Ferrero Rocher as a gift) before she at last revealed where we were heading.

The Bridge Theatre itself is a brand new commercial theatre in London, and it has a beautiful and ambient foyer, that can be seen in the picture below. There was no time before the show to get a drink, but the box office was an open table that seemed friendly, and there was some lovely ice cream at the interval.


The play itself is a dramedy featuring a revolving stage, interchanging accents and a lot of climbing into cupboards. There were several jokes that made me giggle, and I did find it very enjoyable. In terms of a critique, I think I would give it 4 stars, as although there were many positives, some aspects were a little under-acted. I adored the set, the theatre itself, jokes and the play, although perhaps would have seen it tightened up a little dynamically, in order to maintain its wit.

Particularly this seemed to be noticeable at the point of the death of one of the main characters, who was grieved over for one scene, but Marx, in particular, didn't seem to be... sad for much time at all. My main problem is with this character, as his genius also seemed a little curtailed by the content crammed into the play, and although I loved parts such as his meeting with Darwin, it did appear a little underwhelming.

Rory Kinnear, as Marx, did show him to be a flawed character indeed, however: made all the more effective by the juxtaposition of the more restrained Jenny (Nancy Carroll) and Nym (Laura Elphinstone) - especially when they did unleash their justifiable anger.


I am so, so sorry for my delay in uploading this post! With no further ado, here's my review of the lovely sparkly November edition of the LookFantastic Beauty Box.


  • Bellapierre Kiss Proof Lip Creme in 40s Red
This is a gorgeous colour, and a lovely texture to look at, as I've moved away from a fully matte lip to a satin or creme one. However, it is possibly the stickiest lipstick that I've worn in a long time, and for that reason I don't think I'll be wearing it much.


  • This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
This smells heavenly, and I don't know if it's that I've been just more tired, or what, but I have slept like a little baby recently! Although this is fab, I have a problem in that I cannot bring myself to buy scented water, so I would not repurchase.


  • Teeez Cosmetics Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadow in Forest Luster
THIS. THIS. It's *so* pigmented, so beautiful, that when taking the photos, I swiped one eyeshadow swatch, then had so much pigmentation left that I managed to create the beautiful artwork in the right hand photo. I cannot wait to use this around Christmas!!

  • Filorga Time Filler Anti-Wrinkle Cream
This does make my skin feel a little tight, and isn't so good as the Madara anti wrinkle cream... which is my favourite... costs £25... and I left in Greece... but I definitely think it's working.


  • Pixi by Petra Glow Booster 
I think that this is supposed to be worn under foundation in order to give you a *glow* but I'm oily as fuck and shine is a legitimate problem that I have, so I shy away from such a shine. It is a nice, albeit very frosty, and slightly glittery highlighter, so wouldn't be my go to, but is a nice addition to my collection.

  • Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30
This is a lovely scented cream, which doesn't leave my skin feeling too oily, which is nice. It is also good that it has such a high SPF: my usual moisturiser has absolutely no SPF, and it's much-needed, even in the snow at the moment!

After doing extensive research on it, I decided to give The Ordinary a try. The reviews I came across online seemed to suggest that it was a fantastic and affordable brand, so there was really nothing stopping me. 

I decided to choose two products - The AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution and the Azelaic acid suspension 10%. I chose the products because they were exactly what I needed at this point and I wanted to try something different but possibly useful to my skin. 

Now, you're probably thinking "Those are acid solutions, won't they burn my skin?". That's exactly what I thought when I first came across the brand online. Although both products include acid in their solutions the proportion of acid is small enough to be safe on your skin, which means that it does not get burned even by the stronger solutions. Moreover, given that our skin is also acidic ( I didn't know this when I first started my research) there's a range of p.H values which are completely safe to use and cause no damage. 

Firstly I'll discuss the peeling solution. One of the reasons as to why I decided to invest in this product is because scrubs have not been very effective on my face recently and made my skin quite flaky. A chemical scrub seemed like a better alternative. I was very happy with the cleansing properties of the solution, as all of my blackheads magically dissolved and I suddenly had clear skin after using the product. Although I was initially cautious about this product due to having quite sensitive skin, I was very impressed with the fact that my face looked clear, bright and healthy after using this product. Moreover, after using the solution a few times I have recognised that it also makes my skin look brighter due to removing the old and dull-looking skin cells on my face. Overall, the product was perfect at doing what it promises to do and was very affordable. I highly recommend it.



The second product I purchased was no less impressive than the first one. Given the relatively strong concentration of the first solution, I decided to purchase something similar but less concentrated. The cream promises to brighten up the skin and break down the blackheads around your face. After using the solution for a week ( both morning and evening) I definitely noticed significant changes on my face, due to it being brighter and the skin tone growing more even. Moreover, the number of blackheads on the face also significantly reduced on my face after regular use. This product is absolutely perfect as one for more regular/ daily use as it does not require you to wash it off. Overall, I was very happy with my purchase.



There is, however, one thing to keep in mind when using acidic products - it is absolutely essential to use sunscreen to prevent damage by the sun ( even in the winter months) and protect your face. 

I purchased these products from the DECIEM store in Covent Garden, London, however, you can order them online via ASOS as well as other online stores.

For my birthday, I received from my friend Gemma the fairly-recently-released sequel to 'milk and honey' by Rupi Kaur, Instagram poet to the masses. She's one of the most instantly recognisable poets to millennials, partly due to her spliced, free form style, also due to her affinity with capital letters, partly because some of her love poems from 2am are so *goddamn* relatable.

This doesn't mean she hasn't endured criticism:

it
doesn't seem
all that hard
for one
to chop
poetry
like you chopped
my heart (for example lol)

However, there is no denying that Rupi Kaur, et al,  has done wonders for modern poetry, for explorations of identity and intersectionality, whilst remaining non-preachy and relevant. Overall, I do actually really enjoy a lot of her poetry, and only some of it makes me groan in a 'how is this really deemed art' way, so I was excited to read her latest offering.

I think the thing about Kaur is that she manages to concisely and accurately represent feelings which can sometimes feel like they're unexplainable: love, loss, confusion. Her second book shows her having grown into herself and her style even more than in 'milk and honey'. It is less, and at once more, superficial. She still dabbles in cliche - one example being the *revolutionary* 'you're everywhere/ except right here/ and it hurts', but one of my absolute favourite parts was the section 'rooting' which explored her parents' emigration from India to Canada.

It also happened to come at a very important time for me, where I needed to read some strongly willed poetry for motivation. I've accidentally started this academic year single (again lol, having basically wasted the last year) and with a huuuuuge workload, which was getting me down a tad. Despite seeming like it's trying too hard in some places, Rupi Kaur's newest collection is uplifting and interesting, with a hugely powerful voice.

Hello friends, and welcome to the 1 year anniversary post of this series! Sorry for the deelay, but I have recently returned to state-mandated education (sixth form) and it's been a little hectic. Anyway, here's this month's LFBeautyBox, which I have had even longer to test out before this post, so I hope you enjoy.

I think this might be my *favourite box ever*. Yes. I loved every product in this box and thought it was utterly fab. The theme was 'the birthday box' which is interesting, since it's the birthday of the blog and also mine is coming up in the next month!

  • Decleor Hydra Floral Anti-Pollution Hydrating Gel-Cream
This is a really nice and lightweight cream, although I much prefer the cocoon cream from the same brand, so it's one of those things that will just never match up! 


  • Hikari Eyeshadow Quad in Tonya and LookFantastic Unicorn Eyeshadow Brush (which I can't find a link to - apologies)
These colours are divineeeeeeeeeeee. I have swatched the fourth colour from the quad, however it matches the colour on the inside of my arm, so isn't the most noticeable, however you can really see how gorgeous and pigmented these colours are. The brush is also super fluffy and very pretty!


  • Illamasqua Contouring Gel Sculpt in Silhouette 
This terrified me when I opened it up and saw the colour... but it turns out to be a very sheer, buildable wash of colour. My one problem with it is that the tone makes it look slightly like a poop, but it can provide a nice contour, as well as sitting well on the skin.


  • Eve Lom Cleanser
This is yet another of my tragique products that are v expensive, but *amazing*. The scent is divine, it actually bloody works, and is gentle and moisturising and very good at cleansing too. 10/10 would recommend and if I win the lottery I'll buy a huge supply of this.


  • Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste
This product is a little... weird. It starts out as a dark brown paste that feels like an exfoliator, but as you run it through your hair it begins to lather. It left my hair feeling soft and voluminous, as well as smelling gorgeously of roses, but unfortunately my hair has been very odd (greasy and dry and all over the shop) this month as a result of hormone changes, so I'm not qualified to say if it actually works.


Finally, there was this lollipop, which just seemed to tie everything together. After some more disappointing boxes earlier in the year, I was so so happy to unbox and try these gorgeous products this month!
About a week ago I decided to go on a stationery shopping trip to buy everything I needed in order to stay organised and encourage myself to keep working. On my trip I went to both Ryman and Muji in central London and below are the things I have purchased. Enjoy.

To start with, here comes a test of all the pens I have purchased on my trip. I decided to go for quite a few coloured pens rather than buying just black, navy and blue pens from Muji because although they are nice, the coloured pens are a far better investment if you are looking to invest into one of the two or want to prioritise one over the other as they last longer and feel great to write with. Those of you who enjoy diagrams and colour coding, these pens are wonderful and are definitely worth investing into if you are a colour fan. The thinner writing at the very top of the image represents a test of the new 0.25 hexagon pen which i decided to purchase from Muji. It is very easy to write with and is incredibly thin. If you are looking for something thinner than the 0.38 pens from Muji then perhaps this is worth giving a try. All of the other pens on this page come in 0.5 thickness and are smooth, not overly thin and are very nice to write with.

Here is a little test of the pastel Stabilo highlighters which I purchased from Ryman. I personally prefer the pastel highlighters to the neon ones released by Stabilo because the colours are much nicer and have much more soothing tones, which makes them perfect on a day when I feel more stressed. The colours produced by this brand are generally incredibly good as they tend to last the entire year if not longer and do not get dry over a short period of time. Overall, I feel like the aesthetic and the practical benefits of them make these highlighters worth the investment.


Aside from my pens I have also decided to purchase some other stationery which I would categorise as "the usual" as those are the supplies everyone purchases before the start of every new academic year; pens, rubber, ruler, you name it. I also decided to purchase a clear pencil case for this year as I feel like that is what works best for me due to the fact that I can see all of my supplies and easily get what I need or identify what I need to put into my pencil case. I purchased this particular pencil case from Ryman, however you can get it from Ebay or Amazon too.


I purchased the same planner from Muji last year and absolutely fell in love with it. The reason why I think that Muji planners work so well is because they are incredibly minimal, aesthetic but are nonetheless very effective in allowing you to note down everything you need to keep in check. This year the company also included a burgundy bookmark which is useful at helping you find the page you are on ( this becomes very handy as the year progresses) and therefore stops you from having to flick through the pages in an attempt to note down homework, reading or a meeting.


Another reason why I absolutely adore my Muji planner is because it is perfect for the school year as it starts from September. I feel like the fact that it starts from September rather than January makes it a useful tool in terms of allowing you to mark the start of your school year as a fresh start. Moreover, it also prevents you from having to replace your planner midway through the academic year and therefore ensures that all of your tasks are kept in one place and you don't miss anything out due to it being in your old planner.



Here are some photos of the notebooks which I decided to purchase from Muji whilst on my trip. I decided to get a range of different notebooks - one with grid paper, one with plain paper and one with regular lined paper in order to see what works best for me. Although I decided to go digital this year in order to be able to keep up with all of the material at university I think that having a few notebooks can be incredibly useful in order to maintain your own lists and notes, having a gratitude journal or just random thoughts you feel like noting down when you are stressed or anxious. I have personally found that writing on paper has helped me get my mind in order on days when I was feeling less good during the academic year and would once again say that keeping regular notebooks at hand is always useful. The Muji notebooks are my personal favourites because they look very simple and therefore don't make me feel like my life is more and more cluttered but also have incredibly soft paper which is nice to write on when you feel like picking up a pen and paper. 


 Lastly, I also purchased some folders before the start of this new academic year alongside some dividers which I find very useful at helping me separate information within my folders and therefore make the large ring binders easier to navigate. I purchased both my folders and dividers from Ryman as their folders tend to last a long time period and look nice and presentable. I purchased the regular folders sold at Ryman, all in different colours in order to assign them to different subjects and therefore make my system of organisation easier to navigate.
My relatively busy Tuesday consisted of a little trip to one of the Muji stores in London. Apart from the stationery being absolutely stunning, all of the Muji stores tend to have a very nice, minimalist atmosphere which is absolutely perfect if you want to relax a little or simply want to look at/buy gorgeous stationery you might have encountered on Tumblr.

I'd say that Muji is one of my absolute favourite stationery stores in London, primarily because the price is definitely worth the quality you get. It probably isn't the cheapest store but going there every so often became my own little reward ritual and I just generally enjoy going there for the aesthetic. Unsurprisingly, that is also the store where the majority of the study bloggers on Tumblr purchase some of their beautiful stationery, so it often is worth the trip for the aesthetic. 

During my visit today I decided to pick up two notebooks - one black and one beige, alongside a few pens, one of which was the ultra thin hexagon pen. I also purchased a bright green pen to add to my collection, as I managed to run out of green ink over the past year and needed a good quality pen to replace the old one. I plan to use one of my notebooks as a bullet journal in order to make sure that I stay organised on busy days and encourage myself to get out of bed even on days when I have less to do, by having little notes to myself and minor tasks to do. I will be documenting my bullet journal journey soon on the blog too.












Here's one of the most scintillating, beautiful and suspenseful stories you will ever hear, from the unlikeliest of sources: Pret a Manger's Lemon and Ginger Pure Pret Still.


First we have to accept the fact that this is the holy grail of non-alcoholic drinks. It is spicy, it is sweet, it is zesty. It comes at the low low price of £1.75 (semi-low) and is 500ml of utter gorgeousness - the only *slight* problem being that occasionally it leaks in my bag, spreading its radiant spice across all of my belongings.


How did I find this wondrous drink? It is a love story almost as exciting as my love for the Pret juice, where on a sunny London day (who am I kidding, it was overcast and a bit chilly and I was only wearing a skirt and short sleeved top) I was introduced to it at the Pret just off Leicester Square. I *almost* went for a still water and could have missed out, but the particular person I was with recommended it when I asked if it was nice, and thus the addiction was born.

The next exciting twist came when they decided our *thing* was no longer a *thing* and then I didn't know if the zesty drink would be too tragic to drink. Luckily I met up with Ana the following Sunday, and we decided to reappropriate the delightful lemony goodness together.


Luckily, the reappropriation proved needless as matters resolved themselves. In the interim, I consoled my smol heart by saturating myself with Lemon and Ginger Still, introduced another friend to it and then when I got back in touch with the terrible, terrible person who dared enable this habit by introducing me to this drink, I told them about my addiction. They were v supportive thankfully <3


Update: I went to London this weekend and there were NO PRET JUICES. NONE. They'd been recalled apparently, I don't know and frankly don't care, because this was horrific and I couldn't deal with technicalities. I had to message the thus-far-anonymous enabler of my Pret habit with my shock, and they were equally horrified. I think it is back now though, have no fear, you can sleep easy in your bed tonight.

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