My Study Abroad Experience...Part one 'From Norfolk To New York'

"Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world" Gustave Flaubert

Hello Everybody! I thought it would be good to switch things up and tell you all about my University and Study Abroad experience! Instead of writing about it all in one hit, I'm going to split it up and write a post about it each week, because if I just wrote about it all at once this would be one super long post! Im going to also offer tips and tricks of surviving Uni and my time abroad, So I hope you all enjoy it.

I personally feel like travelling should apart of everyones lives. You can find out so much about the way the world works and the lifestyles they lead, but most importantly you can learn a great deal about yourself. 

Whilst finishing up my first years which was tumultuous to say the least ( I will be covering this in a later post), I visited a study abroad fair, there were around 30 booths filled with information on different schools you could go to and each had hundreds of courses you could choose from. I was drawn to two booths in particular, that for a few schools in the United States and the second was for Bond University in Australia. I picked up some pamphlets and once I got back to my room flicked through the pages at what they had to offer. When it came down to a few weeks before the application end date I decided to fill out an application and just see what happens. I went about my life, attending classes, shopping and ferociously refreshing Facebook to catch the latest argument or tit bit of gossip. In no way shape or form believe that I of all people would even have crossed their minds in offering me a place, thats when I got the email...

I really was in a state of shock and had a mixture of emotions, did I really want to go? Would I like it? Isn't New York hundreds of miles away? Who will do my washing? you know the usual. I still remember the phone call to my mum where the tone of my voice portrayed that something awful had happened but infact I had been offered this huge opportunity. My mum was really the person that convinced me to go, I mean I never thought I would have been chosen and my first year at Uni hadn't been too good, and I'm so thankful she did. 

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Looking at the Study Abroad start pack truly frightened me there were all these warnings like "Under no circumstances get on a bus" and "do not engage with anyone" they were really trying to psych us out. It also had this huge guide on what we needed all of which I ended up taking and none of which I really needed! It was starting to become real in less than 2 weeks I would be on a plane heading across the Atlantic to the Big Apple, a place I had never been and a place I knew only from the sitcom Friends and some travel guides I purchased, but it wasn't until I got there that I discovered what it was really about. 

Boarding the plane was a nightmare, I had never travelled by plane before so had no idea on what you could carry on and what you couldn't so the entirety of my makeup collection and shampoos etc were thrown away right in front of me (to say I shed a tear is an understatement). However hard that was saying goodbye to my Mum and Cousin was by far the worst, it was so strange that I wouldn't be seeing them daily but thanks to the wonders of technology at least I could Skype. Once I was on the plane I was sat next to a woman basketball teams whose legs were so long they were pushing mine into a little gap in-between the chairs which wasn't comfortable at all. Luckily I slept through most of my flights (I stopped off in Dublin First) and arrived at JFK Airport without a glitch, although my luggage took forever to come!

I was greeted at the airport by two students from Adelphi who as part of the study abroad organisation on campus came and kindly picked us up with one of the Adelphi school buses. They were both so kind and obsessed with my accent which I found so strange but were really helpful in answering my questions about Adelphi and New York in general (although I feel they had more questions for me about the UK). All around me were American accents and thats the moment I finally realised where I was and where I would be for the next year, it felt so real at that moment and I still remember it like it was yesterday.

We had to drive to the next terminal to pick up two other students who were travelling in from Belarus and Russia, their names were Vlad and Polina and were so friendly and just as in awe at everything as I was. We all got chatting and were asking each other questions about our countries and lives in general. What I find most amusing is that if you would have said to me that I would have hung out with them after, I wouldn't have believed you. However Polina to this day is one of the most amazing people I've ever met and still is one of my best friends and one of the people I spent most my time with over there, and one of the reasons I had such a fantastic time.

The bus pulled up to Adelphi and I was amazed at how beautiful everything was the buildings were so beautiful and the grounds were bursting with flowers and looming trees, there was something so unique about it and something I loved instantly....

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YOUTUBE CHANNEL

So Ive been contemplating setting up a YouTube channel for a while and I've finally built the courage to do it! My first post is just for you guys to get to know me so I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if there are any particular videos you want to see by commenting below

Thank you for your continued support

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Social Media

Hey Guys! I just wanted to thank you all for reading and commenting on my blog, Ive had so much positive feedback and views so thank you it really means alot!!

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“I believe it’s perfectly normal to love both lipstick and literature, to be a woman who paints her nails while shouting at Question Time.” Sali Hughes

When I started reading this book I totally understood the hype behind it and what everybody was talking about. The self proclaimed straight talking companion is exactly what is says on the cover, its 'Pretty Honest'. With five star reviews across the board from fashion magazines and beauty bloggers alike, I knew I had to grab myself a copy and see what Sali Hughes debut book was all about. 

 Sali Hughes is a Welsh journalist, writer and broadcaster and has written features, beauty and lifestyle columns, opinion columns and celebrity interviews for Grazia, ELLE, Red, The Guardian, Glamour, Top Santé, Now and Cosmopolitan. Since January 2011 she has also been the Guardian’s resident beauty columnist, featuring weekly in their Saturday magazine and online video tutorials.  Hughes views on beauty and lifestyle are really refreshing and it is not surprising she has had such popularity and a huge fan following!
  The cover itself is very simple and shows the reader exactly what the book is about without being too in your face, this simplistic approach is very clever and something I really liked when I saw this in the bookstore, and knew it would make a great addition to my bookshelf.

When I was reading 'Pretty Honest' I was really blown away although it is 328 pages I could not bring myself to put this book down. In most beauty books there is a strong need to plug products or tell you rather than advise you about products and methods and this is totally different, Hughes tells the reader what is necessary and what isn't, advising you on things you don't necessarily need in your makeup kit, and what items work well on different skin types. A favourite of mine was the chapter on 'Red Lipstick'. As an avid fan of red lipstick and having an extensive collection, this chapter screamed out to me. Hughes discusses the hardship of trying to find the perfect red lipstick and suggests which reds suit which skin tones, for example "..the paler the face, the orangier the red should be." I also love how Hughes has given us a step by step guide of how to apply red lipstick which I found very useful especially the blotting sections of the guide which I hadn't even thought of doing prior.

   I also loved the chapter on Beauty Icons, Hughes included a few people that I haven't seen other people mention before and showed great admiration for people such as Anne-Marie Duff and Barbra Streisand instead of praising someone like Marilyn Monroe who everyone seems to turn to. As an avid fan of Streisand and the other beauty icons in the chapter to say I liked this section was an understatement I LOVED it, its nice to see Hughes think outside the box and include people that haven't been flogged to death by everyone else, it really shows her creative difference and how she is really giving us her own personal opinion rather than following the crowd. Everyone has their own personal beauty icons and it was great to see her mentioning hers.

All in all with chapters such as Your daily skincare routine, Basic Kit: the products you need now ( and the stuff you don't) which give us a great view on what exactly we should have in our kits and what fads we really don't , Brows, Beauty Icons etc this book is an absolute joy to read, it feels as if Hughes is having a discussion with the reader rather than telling which is a breathe of fresh air and different to most beauty books I have read. 'Pretty Honest' focuses on the reader and what could work best with them as well as discussing items and routines you don't necessarily need in your life, likewise this is different to most beauty books I have read in the past. Ever since reading this beauty companion I find myself reaching for it on a daily basis to refresh my memory or just browse on what different things I could try that day. It is exactly what you need in a beauty book and once you have it you really won't need anything else!

★★★★★'Pretty Honest'  is exactly what it says on the front and once you indulge in this beauty companion you will find yourself glued and constantly re-reading on a daily basis! 


Check out Sali Hughes at http://www.salihughesbeauty.com
 and also at http://www.theguardian.com/profile/sali-hughes ,
for beauty Reviews and videos!! xoxo

Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Review

Ive wanted to try Charlotte Tilbury's range of make up for a while now, so when I took a trip to London with my mother I thought it was the perfect opportunity to pop into Selfridges and take a look at her make up line. At the higher end of the price spectrum at £ 23 a lipstick I wanted to see the product before taking the plunge and buying.

I have to say that the team at the Selfridges beauty hall were amazing! they talked me through all the different products and even offered to show me tutorials they were brilliant! I came away with 3 lipsticks, 2 from the K.I.S.S.I.N.G range and a Matte Revolution shade.

The first lipstick I picked up was from the K.I.S.S.I.N.G range and is called 'So Marilyn'. The colour is a very rich red and is named after the screen goddess Marilyn Monroe. The texture is quite creamy but isn't too overpowering and  really adds a pop of colour to your lips. When I was looking at the collection I was instantly drawn to this because of how vivd the colour is and just how great the payoff was. I think its very hard to find a rich red lipstick which doesn't bleed or need a lipliner but I feel like this is a clear winner!

The second lipstick I picked up was also from the K.I.S.S.I.N.G and is called 'Velvet Underground'. This was one of their newer shades and once I swatched it I knew I had to have it, the colour in the tube looks like a vibrant pink, but once on your lips it isn't too bright. The colour itself reminds me a lot of the MAC 'Viva Glam Miley' but overall I feel this is a better lipstick. The texture was so beautiful and when you apply the lipstick it glides across your lips. Although the texture is quite creamy it doesn't bleed or come off too much when you are eating or drinking.

The final lipstick I purchased was from the Matte Revolution range and is called 'Love Liberty'. When I was looking online I was adamant I was going to purchase Glastonberry from the same range but when I swatched the lipsticks this was by far the one that stood out to me most. The colour itself is a muted purple/pink with a brown tone. Its a colour I haven't seen before by another brand and new I had to have it. The formula of the matte lipsticks are like nothing I have seen before. The consistency is perfect and means your not dragging the lipstick across your lips but literally gliding it across. The colour payoff is fantastic and stays on all day without any need to retouch! Out of the three this was by far the best one I used and I will be rushing to purchase more in this range  xoxo

I Love The Confidence MakeUp Gives Me...

Hello Everyone! I just wanted to start this blog by introducing myself!! My name is Carly Cammoile i am 22 years old and am currently living in the UK. I love all things beauty related but have a special place in my heart for Lipsticks ( I’m kind of obsessed ). I decided to start this blog to discuss products I love whether they be new or old favourites as well as discussing ones I didn’t favour too much. I will also be discussing my own personal beauty tips and things I have learnt over the years! Please share with your friends and hopefully you guys can learn some new tricks and tips as well as finding some new beauty products to try for yourself. XOXO

Fifty Shades of Okay

Now I wasn't one of these people that got totally engrossed into the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise or read any of the books, but when I found out there was going to be a movie I knew I had to watch it to find out what all the hype was about.

The film had mixed reviews but as a film student I know that just because someone gives a film a bad review it doesn't necessarily mean its true.

  I was actually very surprised at how much I did enjoy it ( BSDM aside) , although the story was a spin on a generic love story it really came across as something original. The script was bit poor and cringeworthy but considering they kept very close to the book it wasn't that surprising. The cinematography and camera work especially was brilliant but with the fantastic Sam Taylor-Johnson as the director I wasn't surprised. The acting for me was very engaging especially Dakota Johnson who played the part of the naive girl very well and you believed they both had a strong connection.

 However for me the main reason I believe I liked it so much was the soundtrack, with great artists such as Beyoncè, Ellie Goulding and the fantastic The Weekend, it really set the mood and guided me through the movie. 

I would defiantly see this movie again it was very engaging and would recommend it even if there were a few flaws with the actual dialogue, but the pros outweigh the cons and pull you through the film.

★★★★   I give this movie a 4/5 stars!