The Amazing Spider-Man 2

There's much I could say about the sequel for The Amazing Spider-Man, but a lot would spoil the movie. Most of interesting things about this movie is heavy with spoilers. I can't talk about it without giving away the best parts of the movie. So this review is gonna be short and to the point. Which is if you should watch it or not. So this review will be spoiler free.

The non-spoilery thing I can say is the general plot of this movie.
The second movie takes place a while after the first one, and for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn't forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

The movie as it self works great, and I don't even think you have to have seen the first one before this. I mean, it's probably the best thing to do, but I don't think you'll be too confused if you are just familiar with the original origin story of Spider-Man and how he came to be. But I can only recommend watching the first one, because that is a great movie.

One of the only flaws, so to speak, in this movie is that I think it has one too many villains? It was the same problem I had with Spider-Man 3 (also that movie was spectacularly bad), because we had New Goblin, Sandman and Venom (who was my favourite Spidy villain as a child), all at once. It was just too much, because they all had to have their origin story crammed into the movie and it was just all over the place and bad. Which I think they came close to doing again with this one. They have two villains in this one, (sort of three), when only one would have been enough. I think they could have waited with the Green Goblet until the next one, because this move would have provided a great set-up for that particular character.

And speaking of villains, I did not really enjoy Electro. Mainly because his character, Max, before the transforming accident, was just too creepy. He totally belonged in an episode of Criminal Minds. He had one conversation with Spider-Man, (who was just being his usual nice self), and then BAM, he starts to imagine this whole friendship between him and Spidy, and it just got weird. It creeped me out. And his whole reason for doing evil was kinda weak too. I don't know, I didn't like him. But now that I think about it, and what I remember from the 1994 cartoon tv-series, most of Spider-Man's enemies were pretty lame in their goals and driving force? They were basically normal people who got into a freak accident, and then went on a rampage. Or I am totally wrong, and I am sorry. 

So other than that, I did enjoy the movie. Even though I was in a constant state of stress towards the end because I knew from the comic books what was going to happen at the end (one of the major spoilers). Oh, and also my heart was breaking for the character of Harry Osborn. Damn, did my love for him soar. I never really cared for him in the comics or the cartoon, or even the previous movies, where he was played by James Franco. He just seemed like a spoiled prick in those? But this movie gave his character heart and Dane DeHaan knocked it out of the park. I was insanely invested in his character and his story, that I almost forgot who the movie was about. And his chemistry with Andrew Garfield was amazing, really. They did seem like natural friends, and it seemed real. 

god, and look how gorgeous they both are?

Did I say they review would be short? Ah, guess not. But yeah, to wrap up this thing, I would say that The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a great and enjoyable movie, with a top notch cast and crew, wonderful score (shout-out to Hans Zimmer), and just overall greatness.

Go see it if you like action, comedy, and a bit of heartbreak.

Coachella Fashion a la 2014

The festival season is coming closer and closet, which means we have to open our closet and find the most fabulously-funky-relaxed outfits, that scream modern hippy meets music interested hipster.

In order to guide you to the hottest festival trends this season, I have decided to take a look back at previous trends and take a closer look at the trends at this years Coachella festival fashion.

At this years Coachella festival we have spotted; crop tops, colorful hair with flowers or a hat, high waisted shorts or skirts, and last tops or dresses with lots, and lots of fringes and feathering.

"HUGE" MAC haul

Okay maybe not that huge, but for me it´s huge.
I have been on a long journey for the perfect foundation for my skin. Not only should it look as though I´m not wearing foundation after I have applied it on my skin, but I also want to avoid breakouts after removing the foundation.

And I have tried EVERY drugstore product out there; We´re talking Rimmel, Maybelline, MaxFactor and every single time their foundations have disappointed me. I´m not one for buying expensive makeup...DRUGSTORE RULES...but when I learned that the danish mall called Salling had 25% on all MAC products I simply had to buy some. And so I did.

First I was shocked about the small amount of money I actually ended up paying, but the service I got was all worth giving a little more money. Did I find the perfect foundation? Yes! I have now owned my MAC products for two days now and I can´t stop using the product called Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. Not only does it make my skin look flawless, but it feels light and you have to get REALLY close to notice that I am wearing it. I LOVE IT! It´s easy to apply and I have not had any new breakouts since I have used it. NOTE! I tend to breakout REALLY quickly after applying foundation, which is why I only use foundation at special events. But that´s going to change now. Now I´m going to have flawless skin everyday and I love it.

If you want to see all the MAC products I bought and my opinion about them, just click play on the video below.

Let it burn!

We all have our problem areas when it comes to our bodies and my problem area is my thighs! I run, I do exercises, I workout pretty much everyday and those thighs aren't going anywhere! Of course I am also changing the fat to muscles and I know I have some pretty strong thighs, so therefore they're getting toned, but not significantly smaller. I know I'm never going to get those skinny, skinny legs unless I starve myself and I would never do that! So exercising and eating well is on the menu - and of course good and positive thinking! I have big thighs, so what? It's always good giving yourself some good vibrations concerning your own body (and others' as well)! Anyway, because I want you guys to know that everybody, no matter how fantastic a body they have, have their problem areas and today I'll focus on mine. I am always looking for some good workouts to burn those big muscles! And here's some great inner thighs exercises I've been doing for a long time now:

Talking about the Death

Not long after I wrote last weeks Tattle Tuesday post about the sad death of the great actor Mickey Rooney, I read that young society girl Peaches Geldof was found dead.

Her death almost saddened us even more, because she was only 25 and a mother of 2 children, the last one born in the summer of 2013. Even though Peaches had been through some rough times, the last couple of years, she seemed to be getting better and enjoying her time with her children, often posting videos of her playing with them at home.

The cause of death is still unknown, but her death has been linked to her mothers early death in 2000, mainly because the last image that Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof tweeted, was a picture of her mother Paula Yates holding Peaches in her arms.

News about her youngest son lying next to her lifeless body, has also been circulating around the internet, however nothing about her death has been talked about. The only thing that´s certain, is that her body has been released to her family.

FACTS ABOUT PEACHES

• Born the 13th of March 1989 Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof
• Father is famous musician Sir Bob Geldof and late model Paula Yates
• She was a journalist, television presenter and model, but mostly known as a famous socialite 
• At the time of death she was married to Thomas Cohen, who is also the father of her children

Top Ten Movie Scores

For this Movie Monday, I decided to try something else. Because I haven't seen a new movie since Divergent, and I'm not seeing one until Thursday (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), I thought to myself - "why not try to expand this Movie Monday universe?" and then I got the idea for this post.

So, it's not surprise to anyone who knows me, or have read my past reviews, that I have a strong love affair with film scores and their composers. So here is my Top Ten of Movie Scores!

10. Batman Begins (Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard)
This score for me is just the epitome of Nolan's dark and gritty Batman, and I absolutely love it. The two composers collaborated on separate themes for the "split personality" of Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, Batman. Which I totally dig, and I also find it hella cool that the names of the tracks, are the Latin names of different species of bats.

All in all to me, this score is the shiz, and I encourage all of you to give it a listen. [x]

09. Sherlock Holmes (Hans Zimmer)
Another Hans Zimmer score? Yeah, get used to it. That man is magic and genius all rolled into one.
What I love about this score is that is sounds so squeaky and wrong, like everything is played on broken instruments. Which is partly was, because according to Zimmer, they "did hideous things to a piano." It is what makes this score unique and wonderful.
You feel so adventurous and strangely empowered when you listen to it. [x]

 08. Remember Me (Marcelo Zarvos)
This score for me is just an emotional punch to the gut every time I listen to it. The heavy use of violins and piano, is what makes this score so hauntingly sad and beautiful. And it fits the movie to a T. You get to experience the heavy emotions of the movie all over again  and I love it when a score can take you back into the movie. Especially the track "I Know You Can Hear Me" is an all time favourite of mine, and the one track I always come back to. It takes you through so many different strong emotions in just about 7 minutes. [x]

07. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (Klaus Badelt)
OH YEAH! LET'S GO STEAL SHIT AND HAVE SWORD FIGHTS!
Nothing more is really necessary to say, to be honest. I think everybody who's ever seen the movie, or just listened to the score knows what feeling you get from it. [x]

06. The Lion King (Hans Zimmer)This score will always have a special place in my heart, because this movie was the first movie I fell in love with. There's really not much more to say. This score was a huge part of my childhood and will always be special to me. This score was also the thing that started my love affair with everything Hans Zimmer ever made. [x]

05. Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince (Nicholas Hooper)
Again, not much to say other than this is my favourite Harry Potter score. And it's magnificent and full of emotion.
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04. How To Train Your Dragon (John Powell)
This score is made of friendship and magic, with just a bit of heartbreak added to the mix. Just... just listen to it. And try not to cry. I dare you. [x]

03. Divergent (Junkie XL)
Even if this score has only been in my life for about 2 weeks, it quickly planted itself deep in my heart. Again, the emotions that runs through me when I listen to it are overpowering and strong and I feel both invisible and utterly crushed at the same time. Especially the track "Faction before Blood" makes me want to curl into a ball and cry forever. [x]

02. The Host (Antonio Pinto)
I'm getting emotional just thinking about this score. I've had no real experience with Pinto before this movie, because he's mostly done Brazilian scores, but boy was I pleasantly surprised. This is a score that deliverers on the whole spectrum of human emotions and still manages to make you feel like you are in outer space.
I don't know really how to put into words how much I love this score. There's just something about it, that makes me fill up with joy and sadness. [x]


01. The Hunger Games (James Newton Howard)
This score is truly a gift to my soul and ears, and I want each song to be played at my funeral. My last wish would be for everyone attending to listen to the whole score and remember me as I was. Because the songs on this score resembels every emotion I have ever been through, and will eventually go through again.

I don't really know what to say more about this score, because it always leaves me speechless.
[x]




That's it! That's my list! And of course the list really could go on, but I had to cut the list off at some point. Because really, there are so many beautiful scores out there, that deserves to be acknowledged. And I'm sure if you asked me in about a week, this list would look different. My preferences tend to shift with my mood, so not all of these are set in stone. But by all means, go listen to them all now! I've linked to one song from each score, so you can start with those! Go experience the magic of a good score. Go on!

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful...

Today we have decided to show you how to do an easy everyday natural look, with few things. This look is perfect for a person with dark and light hair, but also for the person who might not be so confident at applying makeup.

It´s so simple that it only takes 4 steps and 4 makeup products:

1. Apply "Wake me up" concealer from Rimmel all over the lid and also under the eye

2. Take a stiff brush and apply Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo Bad to the Bronze all over the lid.

3. Take a dark brown eyeshadow and blend it from the crease and into the middle of the eye.

4. Lastly apply two layers of mascara - ours if from Clinique.