Film review -Snow white and the huntsman

Dear Film Goers,

With yesterday being so wet and miserable, my friend and I decided to head to the cinema to see Kristen Stewart's new film since twilight. Now this is a classic fairy story retold in a darker way, most of us have seen the Disney version of this film, I know I did as a child. There are some other big names like Chris Hemsworth as the huntsman and Charlize Theron as the evil queen included in this film, so you know they have pulled out all the stops. Kristen Stewart does put on a English accent which I wasn't to sure about, but I must say I've heard much worse. She doesn't say a lot till a long speech nearer the end. She does really well with the action scenes she was given, she looks a lot more stronger than from twilight, showing off a action side to her acting skills. There are parts where you do think "Twilight" like when she jumps off a cliff, but its all good. Chris Hemsworth is perfect as the Huntsman, (very hot too!) looking very strong and in control in all his scenes, the perfect protector for snow white. The evil queen is portrayed beautifully evil by Charlize Theron, not only does she look stunning, she ripples off danger, (lets just say I wouldn't want to be in a fighter with her). She does hold camera, making the audience follow her every move. With her character I did enjoy the back story that has been added, this help you to understand her much more.
Now you can't but love the dwarfs in this film!!! My friend and I loved who had been cast, watching some great names play these characters we all remember, adding humour to the whole film.

So overall this is a dark version of a well know tale, keeping all the main characters, but adding some more and showing more of the back ground of each - I like how prince charming is still included. Even the red apple is there.

The only down side to the film, is how long is. I would recommend going to the loo before and trying not to drink too much while you are watching, I had to run to the loo when it had finished. There might be bits that you could change, and some bits do go on a bit long, however I can see why the director has made them this way, he wanted all of the story to be told, I don't think anything has been lost. You can tell there could be another film in the works, but I really hope they don't try and over do it!

So if its raining tomorrow and you don't want to stay at your own house, go see this film!!



Let me know you thoughts on the film,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Book Review - I heart New York

Dear Readers

I hope you all are enjoy this extra long weekend, and have your union Jack flags flying for the Queens Diamond Jubilee, I know I have! I just hope the weather gets back on our side, because this morning the rain has been falling outside.
Well, this week a new book will be out from one of my favourite set of books. "I heart London" is a follow on the I heart series by Lindsey Kelk.

The series of books so far,

in order Right to left.



The set of books follows Angela and her travels across the pond to New York. She leaves England when she catches her boyfriend cheating on her at her bestfriends wedding, feeling like she needs to get away she packs a bag, catches a flight and travels to New York.

Here is the blurb from I heart New York:

"Fleeing her boyfriend and clutching little more then

a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport,

Angela jumps on a plane - destination NYC.

Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela get a New York makeover from her

NBF Jenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she

knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write

about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out). But it's one

thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it's another figuring

them out yourself...

Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple,

but does she heart New York more than home?"

This book is here and now! I loved hearing about New York from a British point of view, getting to the heart of how the big apple buzzes, but also the shops and cocktail bars we all want to find. Angela is living the life we all want to hear about in NY however will it all come crashing down around her. Also what about her family waiting at home for her, wanting the best for her, but also wants her to come home soon. This first book in the series throws you into the life of Angela and her ups and downs. Each follow on book will having you HEARTING these books more and more. These books will also making you want to drop it all and head to the Big apple in I heart New York, stroll down the Sunset strip in I Heart Hollywood, clime the Eiffel Tower in I heart Paris, and party hard in I heart Vegas.

Overall these are a wonderful set of books, and I was so excited to hear that another one was coming out soon, which I can't wait to get stuck into! This is a book that needs to be in your suitcase ready for your holiday.

Enjoy the rest of the bank holiday, I'm willing the sun to stay shining for a while.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Review - Dancing in the Streets

Dear Readers,

I must start by staying sorry, as I haven't posted for over a week. Well the sun has been shining so I have been out enjoy it while it last. So before I get going on today I just had to tell you all about the show I went to see last night at Milton Keynes theatre. My Mum and I were ready for a dance and sing along for this show, "Dancing in the streets", Celebrating 50 years of Motown.

From the start you are introduced to the world of Motown. With the singers talking to the audience getting them involved about where Motown came from and what they have to come in this show. All the singers are in full costumes and you feel like the real singers of the songs such as Diana Ross and the supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, and Stevie Wonder,are infront of you. Over all you feel like you were there when Motown first came to the UK.

All the actors/singers were amazing, getting all the audience singing with them and involved in the show. Between a few of the songs, we are introduce to each of the hits and given information about the artists and their most famous songs. There were so many songs that I knew, when I thought I wouldn't know many.

By the end of the show most of the audience, this did include my mum and I, were on our feet dancing and singing overall just enjoying ourselves.

If you get chance this week, the show is on all this week at Milton Keynes Theatre, this one you don't want to miss. A perfect sing-a-long show! It at Milton Keynes till Saturday 2nd June.

I'm sure you'll be singing these songs all the way home after the show, I know I was in the car!

Love Lolly

xoxo

Exercise Part 2

Dear Everyone,

I decided this year that I need to get fit for the summer, well more like by the end of the year. I posted a few months ago about starting a ballet class, which I'm now into my second term and I'm still loving it! I can feel muscles I forgot I had. I've enjoyed remembering all the moves from which I learnt as a child. When Monday comes round I can't wait for the evening and getting ready for my class. The people who in my class are a lovely bunch and make me enjoy it even more, the  teacher is brilliant. Overall I think this is helping me to fall in love ballet all over again.
Now other exercise isn't going so well. I've just started the past week going for bike rides. Now its been years since I went on a bike, but I haven't forgotten. I don't have my own bike so I've borrowed my brothers, and have only been biking locally. I'm lucky to live in a town where there are bike routes about. I haven't yet left my town, but I've been able to bike by the river which a different surface other than the road. By going out on my bike it has got me out in the fresh air, however the rain doesn't always help or make you wanna go out side.
Now my weight hasn't changed much, but I think most of that has to do with the fact I haven't changed my diet. I'm a food lover! That means I like to eat a lot, I have a sweet tooth so I always seem to find chocolate and sweets (Love hearts and Skittles being my favourite). I know I need to eat more healthily, so salads and fruit need to get back on my menu. Nights out with the girls means no take-aways, or a cheeky subway on the way home now! The hardest part is when I'm at the cinema as I have sweets taking up most of my bag as I need to snack when I'm watching a film. Another time I eat more than when I should is when I'm at work, as chocolates and biscuits always seem to be about. So think I need to keep some fruit by my side, but also be a bit stronger.
Summer is on its way, well not if you listen to the weather man, but I also have a wedding to attend at the end of summer so I wanna be looking good!! The only way to look good is to put in the hard work! Dam, sometimes I wish it just happened over night, oh well I need to get started.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Some new cards I made

Hello People,

Yesterday I had a bit of time to create some cards for some friends and family as I have some birthdays and events coming up. I had created the cross stitch a few days before, I just need to put them inside a card. I also added wording on the outside to make them look even better.

A 3D Ice cream card, A solider Cross stitched

And a Cross Stitch Snail.

Cross stitching is another craft I enjoy which I have been doing from a young age. You can get many kits to create different designs, they are quick and easy to create, once you get the hang of it. I find while I'm watching TV I can sew, as I it keeps me busy. And they can create beautiful cards.

These cards will be finding their way to their new owners soon, I hope they like them.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book Review - One Day By David Nicholls

Dear Readers,

At Christmas my friend brought me a book, I love when I get a new book, I can't wait to just get into the story. It's taken me a while to pick it up and have time to read it, mostly as I had other books that needed reading first. The book, "One Day" by David Nicholls has already been made into a film, which one of friends loved, however I never got the chance to see it in the cinema, so I had been waiting for the DVD, but once i'd been given the book I knew I had to read that first.

The Blurb reads:

"You Can Live Your Whole Life

Not Realising That What You're Looking For

Is Right In Front Of You

15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter

meet on the night of their graduation.

Tomorrow they must go their

separate ways.

So where will they be on

this one day next year?

And the year after that?

And every year

that follows?"

This is a beautiful story about two people, written in a very different style, as you aren't follow them in a two week whirl wind romance but through their lives as they grow up and sometimes apart. You are able to see them at their best but also their worst. I love how the author has only written about one day every year, but fills you in on events that have happened over the past year. You feel for each of the characters, wanting them to be together, as friends and lovers, but seeing where they are going wrong and right in life, wanting both of them to succed, and learn from their mistakes. 

Overall this a beautiful read, following Emma and Dexter through their lives. It will make you think what are you doing today, however what will I be doing in a years time, or the next year, or the next.

A book I would recommend to all my friends,
So enjoy.

Love Lolly
xoxo

My Hair

Dear Readers,

Sometimes in life you just need a change, today I've made a small change - My hair colour. I've added high lights back into my hair, getting ready for summer!! I just wanted to lighten up my hair a bit, as my natural colour was getting quite dark. Now I love my hair, I believe your hair can be your best accessory, so keeping it in top condition is always a must. I must admit, I either like my hair straight, which is how I style it most of the time, or curly. Naturally my hair has a small random wave in it, I don't really like it much so straighting it is the quickest.
Another change I've made, was over the weekend to sort through my wardrobe. A small pile has been created of stuff I'm getting ride of, this includes a few trousers, tops and jackets. These shall all be making their way to my local charity shop. However I do have a few dresses I have sorted out (Well I do have loads of these and they take up plenty of room) and these I'm gonna try selling on eBay, so if anyone has any tips for me, please let me know. Its surprising how much stuff I have collected in my little room, mainly clothes! Oh well, by getting rid of something old, I'm making space for new - This means a SHOPPING TRIP!!!! Fun times.

Anyway hope you all are having a good day,

Love Lolly
xoxo