Light Night.

On Friday night, I went for a walk in Leeds city centre with my boyfriend for the 10th anniversary of 'Light Night'. 'Light Night' is an event that exhibits light using installations, street theatre, music, performance, film, dance, circus acts and artist exhibitions in different venues across Leeds, including museums, galleries, theatres and open spaces. I love the ambience of city lights on a night so this was a perfect event for me. The music was loud but soft and delicate with the sound of chimes to reflect the light. I loved the lively feel from the combination of the sight and the sound.

Theatre of Illumination. Digital Firework Displays and Optical Illusions Using Light and Sound.
Millennium Square.

The 'Light Walkers' were my favourite light piece. Their dresses, with multi-colour light details, were beautiful to admire as they walked and danced around Millennium Square. The 'Squishy Sculpture Park' designed by Nick Kidd was another lovely piece, consisting of contemporary fabric sculptures inspired by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth with the appearance of bright and colourful bean bags. They are very soft and so comfortable. I would really like one for my bedroom!

'Light Night' is held in different cities throughout the country. I would love to visit another city for 'Light Night' next year!

September Favourites.

Throughout September, I have been trying to focus on being organised for my first year in University. These are my monthly favourites because they have inspired the beginning of my first semester at University.

'Graphic Design The New Basics' book.

'Accessorize' Tablet Case.

'Skullcandy' Headphones.

Red Handbag.

Plum 'Technic' Nail Varnish and 

'Gothic Glam, Revenge' Lipstick.

'Identity London' Watch.

'Henry Holland' Shoes.

'Lost Girl' Tv Series. (Source).

L'Oreal Paris Haul.

This week I spent a lovely day shopping with my sister. She suggested I went to a make-up counter as I was in need of some new make-up. A make-up artist helped me to choose what products would be the best for my skin type; I prefer make-up to look natural and so I only selected the basics. 

'L'Oreal Paris, Smoothing Resurfacing Primer

L'Oreal Paris, True Match Foundation

L'Oreal Paris, True Match Minerals

L'Oreal Paris, Anti-fatigue Illuminating Concealer

L'Oreal Paris, Volume Million Lashes Mascara - Black Diamantissime

L'Oreal Paris, Lipstick - Cassis Passion

I am very pleased with the result; the quality is more defined and it lasts so much longer! 

All The Stuff I Need.

Tomorrow is my first official day on my 'Graphic Arts and Design' course at University. I am in one of those moods where I am paranoid; thinking that I am missing something and will completely forget something very important!

These are some of the things I have decided are essential for this week. I am using the wash bag from 'Joy' as a pencil case as I think it's a bold and appropriate statement to use and I think the black and white design is both classy and cute; my tablet for reading novels and magazines, watching films, listening to music, writing notes and keeping organised with a to do list and calendar; and a guide from the University.

Of course a pen and a notepad is essential but I am especially in love with this pen as it was a gift from my boyfriend. He gave it to me as a 'University present' and thought it would benefit my journalism aspirations too. Thankyou Oli!  

This is the new bag I purchased to use especially to take to classes. I love dark colours and I adore the rose gold detail on this shade of purple and black. I have suggested my adoration for these colours and bags in the post, 'The Little Black Satchel'.

Comfy clothes is a must too! I bought some new shoes and wore them the first day of freshers week without wearing them in; my feet are still in pain! This is a hoodie I received from the University, it is so warm and comfortable! I think sweatshirts and hoodies are essential for Autumn and Winter. 

Tea Rooms and A Wishing Well.

I love places that hold cute pastel buildings, cottages and cobble stone pavements. They always seem so peaceful and so pretty with the rivers or streams and flower decor. Yesterday. I travelled for a few hours toward Harrogate and Knaresborough; somewhere I have never been before but I have been interested in visiting. In a lot of ways I found it similar to York, ('My Birthday in York').

 Cream Scones with Strawberries.

Coffee, Mocha,

Marigold, Tea Room.

Marigold, Boat Hire.

Mother Shipton's Cave, Entrance.

Mother Shipton's Cave.

Guide Book.

Mother Shipton Tea Room.

As I have said in my 'Winter Wonderland' post, I am a sucker for anything fairy-tale-like so this aspect really stood out to me. I loved the walk in the woods!

Side of the Pathway.

On the Pathway. 

Entrance to the Petrifying Well. 

(Next To) the Petrifying Well.

Wishing Well, Entrance. 

Wishing Well.

Cute Buildings On The Way!

The Brew, Tea Room.

The Brew, Tea Room.

I would love to go to more places like this!

My Motivation.

Over the past week I have been needing a little more motivation for when I have been at the gym or running in the park. Everyone knows music can influence a persons mood so I decided to update my playlist with songs that put me in a good mood and ones that I believe will motivate me to move! These are my top ten at the moment and although I mostly like indie and rock, I have included a few other genres too that I think will suit most people.

Warm Up!

1. Come With Me Now - KONGOS

2. Miss Jackson - Panic! at the Disco

Cardio!

3. Still Into You - Paramore

4. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift

5. Messed Up World - The Pretty Reckless

6. S.E.X and Animals - Nickelback

7. Personal Jesus - Marilyn Manson

8. Wild Child - Juliet Simms

Cool Down!

9. My Heroine - The Maine

10. Rude - MAGIC!

Keeping motivated!

Reading and Lily Flame Candles.

I have noticed 'the reading habits tag' a few times over the past month and I have been eager to do it myself as I love reading! After coming across a similar post on Natalie's blog, 'youralmostalice', I have been inspired to finally write my own response.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay' by Suzanne Collins

1. Do you have a certain place for reading at home?

I like to light a candle and sit in my chair in the corner of my room. 'Fairy Dust' by 'Lily Flame' is my favourite candle to use when I need to relax.

2. Bookmark or random piece of paper?

I think I need a bookmark; I usually end up folding the corner of the page, oops!

3. Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter or certain number of pages?

I have to stop reading at the end of a chapter, otherwise I am lost and I have to read the whole thing again.

4. Do you eat or drink when reading?

No, not unless there is a box of maltesers or a cup of coffee nearby?

5. Do you watch TV or listen to music when reading?

I can't do either of them whilst reading, I like to be completely absorbed in the book I am reading.

6. One book at a time or several at once?

I prefer to read one at a time. I think the story or characters can be followed and understood better that way.

7. Reading at home or everywhere?

Everywhere. Especially outdoor places including the park, near a waterfall or on the beach.

8. Reading out loud or silently in your head?

Silently! I don't think I could concentrate if I read out loud.

9. Do you ever read ahead or skip pages?

Sometimes, if I get really emotional about a story, I will skip to the end to take a peek, hoping the ending works out okay. I think I have skipped a few pages for these reasons too.

10. Breaking the spine or keeping it new?

I try preserve them but I find it so hard when I need to travel a lot or read them over and over again. I suppose a worn out cover means a well loved story? 

11. Do you write in your books? 

Never!

12. What are you currently reading?

Fifty Shades Freed by E L James. 

I have a 'Goodreads' account too, find me on this link.