Current Netflix Top Picks #4

I am absolutely loving Netflix at the moment. I do think sometimes it goes a bit quiet and there can be times not much gets added but recently I've been finding loads of brilliant films and TV shows. I've done 3 Netflix posts already, you can find the previous one here, and I've really enjoyed writing them each time, so here's another!

Amanda Knox

I do love a good documentary and if it's crime related, even better. I'm a bit weird, I love anything to do with prisons or unsolved crimes so when I saw the Amanda Knox documentary whilst skipping through last month, I couldn't wait to watch it. As you might have guessed by the name, it's about Amanda Knox, the woman who was twice convicted and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. In the documentary we hear from Amanda herself as she tells her version of events aswell as a number of people involved in the investigation and how it all came to be that she, along with Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty before later having all charges dropped. Whilst I'd read and heard quite a lot of about this case, it was really interesting to actually watch people from the police and also journalists give their opinion and actually find out more about what supposedly did happen that night. I was definitely left with mixed feelings by the end of it though. I've personally always thought she was involved and I still do, some of the things in the documentary, to me just didn't make sense, but I'd love to know what you think too if you've also watched this.

Endless Love 

You can't beat a cheesy romantic film can you? When we went to Manchester for almost a week in August, I usually went out and spent some time in the city (usually shopping) whilst George was working and then I'd pop back to the hotel to do a little bit of blogging and unwind. I watched quite a few films that week, and one of them was Endless Love which was one I'd heard about but never found the time to watch before. It's about Jade who is a sheltered yet privileged teen and David who is a working class boy with a troubled past. They quickly fall in love but Jade's father disapproves, so tries to cause as much trouble for them as possible. This only makes them even more determined to be together though, and it actually ended up being a brilliant film. I soon got lost in the story and was willing for Jade and David to work things out and find a way to be together. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a cute, romance film.

To All The Boys I've Loved Before

There has been so much hype around this film, and I totally get why. I absolutely love it! This was another one we watched in Manchester one evening and I've already watched it a few times since, it was so much better than I was expecting. It's about Lara Jean who finds out her secret love letters that she's wrote to each boy she's loved in the past have been found and sent out. It turns her whole life upside down but there's a happy ending with Peter played by Noah Centineo which made me so happy. I'm so glad I decided to watch this as I think I love it just as much as everybody else now.

Like Father

The Netflix originals have been great recently and Like Father is no exception to that. Kristen Bell plays Rachel who has just been jilted at the alter. After spending the night drinking, she invites her estranged father on her honeymoon cruise with her. Kelsey Grammar as Rachel's dad is brilliant and think him and Kristen Bell were brilliant together. It was such a lovely film and so funny at times, I'd definitely watch it again.

The Hangover 

I am such a huge fan of the Hangover films so I was thrilled when I saw they had all been added at the same time to Netflix. I've been putting them on in the evening and they've just been so much fun to re-watch. I'd not seen them for years but they're just as funny as I remember and the cast are brilliant. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Ken Jeong are never not funny in these films and I'm sure I'll end up re-watching them loads now.

Do you have any Netflix recommendations?

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The Search For The Perfect Dress: How To Flatter Your Shape and Complexion*

We all have our own personal style preferences, from bardot to bodycon dresses, we all try to choose the most flattering styles that show off our best features. With so much choice both on the high street and online however, it can be hard to figure out exactly what will suit us. To guide you on your search for the perfect dress, we've teamed up with River Island to bring you this handy guide to flattering your shape and complexion, so you'll always look your best no matter the occasion!

Do you have any other tips for choosing the perfect dress?

*This post is in collaboration with River Island

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The Autumn Reading Tag

Autumn and reading - two of my favourite things at the moment! Because of my love for both of those things, I was incredibly excited to find this tag online a few weeks ago, it seemed absolutely perfect for my blog. Feel free to copy and paste the questions if you want to give this a go too, I'd love to read your answers.

Are there any books you plan on reading over the Autumn season?

So many! I recently ordered some that I'd had my eye on for a while and I'm nearly through them all already. I'm currently just about to start The Other Woman by Sandie Jones and then I think I'll read How To Be Happy by Eva Woods.

School memories: what subject did you most enjoy studying? and what was your least favourite subject?

In the last few years of school I thoroughly enjoyed history and geography. So many people thought it was weird choosing those subjects for GCSE but I had such an interest in them and always looked forward to the lessons. Even now I think if I went back into a geography class, I'd enjoy it just as much. I wish I'd done more with it afterwards. In the first few years of secondary school I absolutely loved cooking class too and looking back, I should have taken that as a GCSE I think because now I can't get enough of cooking and baking. My least favourites were always science and maths. I just couldn't get my head round either of them and I was glad to be done with them.

October means Halloween: Do you enjoy scary books and films? If so, which are some of your favourites?

I've not read any scary books that I can recall but I absolutely love a horror film. Some that genuinely scare me every time are the conjuring films, they're absolutely brilliant! I also watched Hereditary a few months ago and I'm still not over it. The scariest film I have ever watched, genuinely so uncomfortable yet I really recommend it if you haven't seen it.

With November, it's time for Bonfire Night and fireworks. What's the most exciting book you've ever read that really kept you gripped?

I've read some great books this year but a few that have really left me gripped for different reasons are The Husbands Secret, I just had no idea how that was going to end, The Sisters which I could not put down and had the biggest twist at the end, and also for very different reasons Five Years From Now. It broke my heart and within 24 hours I'd got through it because I was just hooked.

What book is your favourite cosy comfort read?

A cosy comfort read for me is anything with a love story. They just make me feel all warm and fuzzy and so content. One book that came to my head with this question was Some Kind of Wonderful by Giovanna Fletcher. I remember at the time I'd really fallen back in love with reading and I loved getting snuggled up on the sofa with a blanket and reading a few chapters.

Curled up with a good book, what is your hot drink of choice?

I love a good cup of tea. Not too much milk, 1 sugar, and a packet of biscuits obviously. A hot chocolate is always nice though when it's freezing outside, topped with cream and marshmallows.

Any plans you're looking forward to over the next month?

We've got a few trips to London planned which I'm incredibly excited for. We're away for a few nights next week and like last year as George will be working, we'll be taking the opportunity in the evenings to spend some quality time together and explore more of our favourite city. We're also going to see a show too which I'm just so excited for. We also have our wedding anniversary in December so we're going to see Hamilton - CAN'T WAIT. I've waited so long to see it and of course we can then visit Winter Wonderland too. Apart from that I'm just getting excited for Christmas!

What are you looking forward to over the next few months?

I'm taking a bit of a break from blogging now for a week or so but I'll be back in the middle of the month for some new posts! You can keep up to date on my Instagram if you want too.

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Soap and Glory What A Peeling! De-Clog Mask Review

I can't believe after so long of not really being fussed about face masks, how much I love them now. They are always part of a pamper evening for me and I try to do at least one a week now, they just make my skin feel so good, and I love trying out loads of different ones. One of the latest ones I've tried is the What A Peeling! De-Clog Mask from Soap and Glory.

Soap and Glory are a firm favourite of mine now when it comes to beauty and skincare, and they've had a range of face masks out for a while now but like with most things, it took me ages to get round to trying one. This De-Clog mask is supposed to remove dirt and impurities from your skin and it's packed with lots of skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin C aswell as essential oils, ideal for problem areas like the T-zone.

My skin has been a bit erratic recently so I was really intrigued to see if this could help in any way at all. I don't know if it's the change in weather or something else but wow it's been breaking out which is why I thought a peel off mask that should extract any dirt or bacteria might be the best one to go for at the moment. First impressions, I absolutely love the packaging of the face mask, Soap and Glory just always get it right don't they? There are 2 pots included so you get more than one use out of it which I think is great as it's definitely a more expensive face mask at the usual price of over £4. As you might have already guessed, the mask itself is pink and I absolutely loved that, it's so bright! It's unlike any mask I've tried before for that reason alone. I also really like that it comes with a little spatula too to help apply the mask as it is quite a runny and this just ensures you really cover all the areas you want to. I applied a thin layer, avoiding my eyes, hairline, eyebrows and lips, particularly focusing on areas that are prone to open pones like the nose, chin and T-zone. This isn't a mask for a quick 5 minute pamper as it does need to stay on for around 25 minutes just so it fully dries, making it easier to peel off but some nights that's just what you need. It gives you plenty of time to chill in the bath or paint your nails too! When it comes to removing, it's really easy, you can pretty much peel it off in one go. After fully removing the mask, my skin felt so fresh and I think it generally just looked better. It's a little hard to describe but I really felt like it had pulled away any impurities. It's not often I look in the mirror after using something and think 'wow that's really done something' but I did with this.

I can see why people rave about the Soap and Glory masks so much, this one has really impressed me and it's only made me want to try more from them. I can't remember the last time a face mask really made such a difference to my skin and left it not only feeling amazing, but looking so much better than before. Though I've tried much cheaper face masks before and I don't usually like to spend a lot on them, this one is so worth the money and I'll definitely be picking it up again in future.

Have you tried any of the Soap and Glory masks?

Other reviews - Simple x Little Sheet Mask // Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask

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