Gossiping: Lily Collins had a ghost experience!

Good evening dear cat readers!!!

I have missed you all. Life is hard at some points but you must always keep up.

   On the bright side of things now, recently as i was fangirling on Lily Collins, i was watching her interviews on youtube, and came across this one. The interview was on the Late Night show with Jimmy Fallon that aired on August 2013.

   I know it's an old interview, and many of you may have already watched this, but for me it was the first time ever to watch this interview.

   During their talk though, what caught my attention and creeped me out at the same point, was when the host says: ''I wanna hear about this girl'' and Lily starts telling a story about a ghost......

The narrating starts around 1:10 goes something like that:

'' I was shooting in Dublin, i was staying at the Sellborn hotel in Dublin, which is a really classic hotel but it has got a really dark history. I was sleeping one night and felt this presence of a body next to me. I was sleeping and i was feeling just like a presence was standing right there. And i was do i open my eyes, do i not, the whole ''little-girl mentalia'' if it can't see me i can't see it kind of thing. So i open my eyes and i hear a giggle and i felt a rush of air across my body and i heard all these doors slamming, like firedoors. Three of them, and there were three doors outside my room.

   And we called the hotel and they were like ''Oh yeah, you're on the sixth floor'' , like stuff went down. And the girl's name is Mary Masters, from the eighteenth hundreds. It is a legit little girl that dyied there. ''

   Please excuse my writing, i am sure it is pretty correct, but since English is not my first language there may be some mistakes. Especially on the names.............. But i think that you can get the whole idea of the story.

   So what do you think? I for sure got creeped out..... I remember it was late night when i was watching this interview and i felt goosebumps on my spine.

So that's for now loved ones.

Till the next time, 

kisses and a paw

Book Corner : Goosebumps haul N5 + '' The Cry of the Wolf '' book review by Melvin Burgess

Good morning dear cat readers!

Today is Thursday, the day dedicated to books.
 
   Again i am going to post about the new set of Goosebumps that i borrowed. Don't worry, this kind of post will continue for a little more (until i finish my Goosebumps borrowing "programme") and then a different variety of book posts will follow. Book reviews, book recommendations, tributes to authors.


   This time, these were the books that i borrowed.

A closer look at the Goosebumps 

And from behind

 Books from left to right are:

Goosebumps N29 : My Hairiest Adventure (N26 in the original american edition)
Goosebumps N34 : Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
Goosebumps N24 : Attack of the Mutant (N25 in the original american edition)


   I think my local lending library has still around 10 Goosebumps that i haven't read. I can't wait to succesfully complete this project of mine. To read all the Goosebumps that i can find.

   I have to admit, something that all of you i think already know, that they are not waaaaay close as scary as they were when i was reading them as a kid. But still what i have to acknowledge is that they still surprise me!

   Most of the times, the ending that is the most obvious isn't the right one. Always the ending is subversive, is something that you had never saw it coming and adds the last ''goosebump'' to your spine before closing the book.......... Ahhh nice days. Wish i was a kid again so i could feel this thrill as back then.




   Moving on, i fell in love with the author Melvin Burgess. First book of his that i read was ''Billy Elliot" (as you can see at this previous Book Corner post).

His writing was so vibrant, so emotional, so ''raw'' and so pure that i knew from that first moment that i wanted to read more books of his.


   Again, i researched what books were available that i could borrow and found myself with 3 choices. Books, Junk (1996) , The Cry of the Wolf (1990) and Lady:My Life as a Bitch(2001).

I picked up The Cry of the Wolf.




Front

Back

Side 

   As you can see from its side it's not a big book. Basically, if i am not mistaken, most of his books are mented for younger - teenage audiences and so is this one. But don't rush so as to reject this book because of that. Again the writing is raw, vigorous and emotional. But first things first.

   The book deals with the life a wolf. A real wolf. 

   In England wolves have vanished for some time now and everybody has forgotten their existence. There is however a hunter that is obsessed with killing rare species of animals. His favorite species is wolves and wants to kill them all until the last one. He as well believes that wolves have disappeared but is mistaken. Some few packs are still alive, hiding from humans. When he finds out about them, killing them all until the last one is his goal.

   The book shows us how he decimates these last wolves and how the laaaaaaast of them try to survive.

   Really an emotional book. It makes you think about life, the choices of people and respect of the wildlife without trying. The book doesn't try to impose on you to think "Oh, the hunter is such a bad person. Oh, why the heck does he want to kill those poor, unprotected animals. Oh, the hunter is an asshole. Oh, those cutie pie wolves". NO! The book just states facts. Just tells you what happened without taking parts who is wrong and who is right. That  is why i say the writing is raw, meaning is impartial.

   Melvin Burgess has this gift with his raw, pure, impartial writing, that just states facts without whitewashing, that makes you feel emotional. That makes you think about was happened, makes you become the hero, all of the heros. The good and the bad ones. And after this ''lifechanging experience'' of getting into the mind and lifes of the heroes, you can decide BY YOUR OWN which part you want to take.

   After undergoing this experience you know from your own WHO and WHY is right or wrong without having the author to tell you through the sentences in his book. And this is pure magic............... The magic of seeing through things and situations and by that becoming a better person yourself.

That was all my loves. I hoped you liked my review and even more i hope that you'll like this book as much as i did, after you read it.

Till the next time,

many many kisses

Gossiping: Angelina Jolie looking skinny and tired at Governors Awards 2013

Goodmorning loved ones!!


   How are you today?? I am excellent!! I had a really nice, relaxing weekend and now i am ready to face the week that follows.

   Today i was serfing the net as usual, and i came across this post from justjared.com

   It is about Anjelina Jolie and her attending the 2013 Governors Awards that took place at Hollywood, on November 16th. She was there with Brad Pitt and their son Maddox. She was awarded with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her work as the co-founder of the Prevent Sexual Violence Initiative and for serving as a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

   All this was so special and it's good for her that offers so much, so much that she got awarded for it. More celebrities should follow her steps. Despite all this good and positive message of this event, my attention couldn't get away from Anjelina's thin and tired frame.

  I feel so sad to see her like this. I miss the old days when she played Lara Croft and she was so sexy and curvy. The past years she has been looking very skinny at her every appearance. Even looking at her makes me feel week and sick. 

Bellow follow more pics.

A thin face, non existent cheeks, hollows under eyes

Thin, skinny, bony hands

(look how her elbow bone stands out from the rest of her arm)

Thin, skinny, bony hands again.

   If you want to see more pics you can visit justjared.com

I am not here to judge anyone. I am just saying my opinion. That i liked her better before. I just hope that she is happy and hope that she can manage her daily duties. If i was her, i have a feeling that i would be tired all day long.

   That was all for today loved ones. Just a small gossiping post.

Till the next time,

Kisses and a paw

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MUAH!

Fall - Winter Trends 2013 + NEW FB PAGE!!

Greetings loved ones!!!!

Long time, no see. Me being away from my blog for some days, must be a common thing by now. Still i try to write as often as possible, so please excuse my absence......

   This time i decided to post about the fall - winter 2013-14 trends that my eye has caught for some time now.... And trends, in this ''common'' community that we all live in, are just about the same everywhere.


   Before moving on to the trends, i'd like to make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!!!!!!!

THE CAT NOW HAS A NEW FACEBOOK PAGE!!!

I would be more than happy if you'd visit my facebook page and like it. This way i can get to know you better and we can communicate easier. Also you'll be informed everytime a new post is up ;)

You can visit my fb page at the following link : https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-cat-with-lilac-glasses/415412111920678

Now to this post's subject, Fall - WInter Trends 2013.
Bellow follow some of the trends that caught the cat's eye.



Camel Coat

As i saw it by some famous ladies

Lily Collins

http://www.justjared.com/2013/10/18/lily-collins-sees-kinky-boots-on-broadway-after-zac-efron-date/

http://www.justjared.com/2013/10/14/jared-leto-30-seconds-to-mars-star-studded-tour-celebration/



Fearne Cotton

http://www.thetrenddiaries.com/2013/11/fearne-cotton-aubin-wills-miu-miu-vivenne-westwood.html



Kim Kardasian

http://www.thetrenddiaries.com/2013/10/kim-kardashian-style-denim-shirt-celine-pink-coat.html

http://www.thetrenddiaries.com/2013/10/kim-kardashian-style-paris-fashion-week-max-mara-coat-alaia-sandals.html




Parkas Coats and lookalikes (Still in trend since last year)

Pull and Bear , 79.99 euros

Pull and Bear, 69.99 euros

Pull and Bear, 69.99 euros

Berska, 69.99 euros

Berska, 29.99 euros

See more Pull and Bear coats at:
http://www.pullandbear.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/pullandbeargr/en/pullandbear/359505/COATS

See more Berska Coats at:
http://www.bershka.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/bershkagr/el/40109502/31528/%CE%A0%CE%B1%CE%BB%CF%84%CE%AC%2B%26%2B%CE%9C%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%85%CF%86%CE%AC%CE%BD#all:false,page:0,cat:0,price:0:125,special,size,color






Platform Flats

Tsakiris Mallas, 69 euros

Pleated Skirts

As worn by a celebrity

Berska, 12.99 euros

Berska, 12.99 euros

Pull and Bear, 15.99 euros

See more Berska skirts at:
http://www.bershka.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/bershkagr/el/40109502/725002/%CE%A6%CE%BF%CF%8D%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%82#all:true,page:0,cat:0,price:0:125,special,size,color

See more Pull and Bear skirts at:
http://www.pullandbear.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/pullandbeargr/en/pullandbear/29024/SKIRTS



Weird foamy material

I don't know how to explain it better but i'm sure you have already fallen upon a clothing piece of this material. So i hope you understand me. This season this weird material is in every shop!!!

Bellow an example, though you can't tell by the photo, you need to touch it to understand

Pull and Bear, 19.99 euros

To understand me better you can check this video on youtube out at 2:38

It is by one of my favorite youtubers, CutiePieMarzia

That was all dear readers!! I hope you enjoyed.

I'll talk to you soon AND ............................

 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE THE CAT'S FACEBOOK PAGE!

Kisses loved ones

Taylor Swift to Perform at this season's Victoria's Secret fashion show

GREETINGS DEAR ONES!!!

   Today's post will be a small quick one. Today my eyes fell upon this 

"

ET just announced that Taylor will be performing during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show along with Fall Out Boy, A Great Big World, and Neon Jungle! To find out what she performs, tune into CBS on December 10th.

"

Source : taylorswiftweb.net

And this

"

 ET is proud to announce the musical performances for this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Read on to find out which big stars will be making an appearance.

ET has learned exclusively that Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, A Great Big World and Neon Jungle are set to rock the stage when the show airs December 10 on CBS! 

"

Source : etonline.com

And what's more exciting taylorswiftweb.net put some new photos of Taylor up , showing her in New York City heading to rehearsals for the Victoria’s Secret Show on November 12. Take a look bellow

   How do you think of her looks? Don't mean to be mean but i suspect some extensions there. I don't think that her hair are so long. But still i like it. It was a new change for her that i have never seen before.

Also my precious cat readers, in case it slipped through your attention, this year's ''Royal'' fantasy bra, will be worn by Candice Swanepoel. See bellow.

Gotta go now loves, this was just a quick update in case you were interested. I'll see you in my next post.

MUAH!

Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift + StrawberryNet.com Review

Greetings loved ones!!


   Today is Friday, a wonderful day today here in Greece and the weekend is just around the corner!!!

   Today i decided to write to you about a thing that my heart desired for two years now and got the chance to hold it in my hands just last week. The Wonderstruck perfume by Taylor Swift. I also have mentioned it in this post, and i wanted to own this perfume the day it came out. I think it was October 2011. Well now this time came!

   Whenever i tried to order it online (they don't sell it here in Greece) i found out that the sellers, didn't ship either to Europe or to Greece in particular.... (unfair!!). The only site i fell upon that stated they had world wide delivery and sold this specific perfume was strawberrynet.com .

   At first i was sceptic about this site as it wasn't well known to me. But i decided to take the risk. Comes out that everything went perfect!!

   They state that deliveries arrive within 4-6 working days in big cities, 7-10 other places. They also state it may take up to 14 days for certain delivery. And in any case you can contact with them in any way, for them to help you trace your delivery. I didn't need to use that service. My delivery arrived on the 11th working day (the day that i made the order included). Not bad! (even though i consider the city i live in as a big city :/  )

   The price was 45euros for the 100ml bottle. They always charge a 10% on the total value if you order only perfumes (something with airport regulation and fees) but at that point that i made my order they had a 10% off on all perfumes, so i didn't have to pay the extra ''perfume fee''. ALSO they have FREE DELIVERY worldwide. (apart from various extra fees as above)

   What's more about this site, they try to keep good costumer trust and devotion. That's why on every buy, if you buy with the same contact information they give you some percentage off. More here. It was my fisrt buy though, that's why i don't have an opinion on it. What i know is that for every new costumer, you get a free full sized gift!!!

   Gifts change almost everyday (i enjoy visiting the site daily and watch silly things as such). At that time, when i placed my order, i could choose between a a face primer, a foundation (i don't use either of those) and a lip gloss....... Here you have it. My choice was the lip gloss. It was by Calvin Klein and the only colour that was left was a black one. I didn't prefer it but something is better than nothing. Right? So i chose this one. More details later...

   So, not to long story, here is how the box came in.

Excuse my hand, it is there for practical reasons, to hide my personal information and address.

As you can see for yourselves, it came wrapped up with this beautiful purple ribbon. Nothing special, but it's little details like that, that make you feel happy.    :)

More pics of the box

Top

Side

Inside

And the content of the box.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The perfume was brand new, the box of it wrapped with the classic transparent thin plastic, that all new packages are wrapped with. And over that, the people at StrawberryNet.com wrapped it with this beautiful pink wrapping paper.

More pics of the bottle

   What can i say........ Perfection..............

   The bottle feels heavy and sturdy in your hands. Also the cap closes firmly. The charms are heavy but you can easily tell from touch that they are faux.

   The bottle reflects the daylight nicely and takes different colouring according to lighting. At some points ,again according to lighting, you can see the level of the perfume inside, and at others you can't. The bottle becomes opacifying.

   Moving on to the scent, the scent is reeeeally weird. Sweet and fruity at the beginning but the more you wear it, it  becomes salty, even like oriental spices. It is a mixture of sweet saltiness...... Not very helpfull right? I may be wrong though and this might just be my own opinion. Who knows, maybe you'll think different of this scent.

   Nonetheless is a rich and bewildering smell. A smell that you can't easily get rid of.

   The only ''dissapointment'' from the whole experience from buying from StrawberryNet.com, was that the cap and star charm came a little defective.

The cap was scrapped on the top

It was like this from the moment i opened up it's box

And the star charm was broken a little at the tips

I don't hold grudge against the site, as i know the bottle wasn't used. It came firmly closed with the trasparent plastic as i stated before. The defectiveness must have came from the long trip.

Also i noticed that the star charm is a little too sensitive. More tips got broken since the day i got the perfume.

One last pic with the whole ''family''

And now about the gift i received with the perfume as a gift for my first purchase from StrawberryNet.com

The Calvin Klein lip gloss!

The shade is called ''Black Diamond'' and as you can see for yourselves, it is a black colour with silver shimmer. Honestly i would NEVER buy a black lipstick or lipgloss. It looks scary from the packaging, doesn't it? But when i placed the order, it was the only colour available, so i picked it perforce.

Proved out that i was wrong. Black lipgloss isn't a bad choice after all.

It doesn't come out black on your lips, as i thought at first. In fact what it does is to give a deeper hue either of the colour of your lips, if applied alone, or of the lipstick you are wearing. I will give you an example bellow.

Bellow follow three swatches. The first is the lipgloss alone, second is a swatch from my red lipstick "Russian Red" by Mac and the third swatch it the two of them combined. Russian Red by Mac topped over with Black Diamond by Calvin Klein.

As i hope the above pictures make clear to you, what the black lipgloss does, is to make the colour of the lipstick more dark and intense. 

Cool right?

It's like with only one product you can renew all your lipsticks and like so ''double'' your collection. You can now have dark lipsticks without having to actually buy them. You can darken the ones you already own with this lipgloss.

   I didn't actually search up on the net the price for this product but i'm sure it's going to be kinda pricy as it is from a well known brand. Meaning i would never have thought to buy it on my own. So thanks go to StrawberryNet that gave me the gift alongside the perfume.

A little more feedback about the lipgloss, it doesn't smell anything and is a little bit sticky. That is good though because it makes it more longlasting.

SO DEAR CAT READERS, how did you find my buy and review? Hope i didn't tire you.

Till the next time loved ones,

kisses and a paw