Jane's Diary: October / November 2012... Studying, Concerts and Amsterdam

Good evening girlies!

 My calander was packed with some 'big' events in November, and I had a lot of catching up to do on my blog after all of them! Soooooo I decided to start a new series called 'Jane's Diary'.
Every 'Jane's Diary' post will come once every two months month and is basically a long post (!) about some things that happened during that month. Plus, I will be putting up a different quote on it every month from Pinterest, like the one below!
Enjoy xx

31st October

Halloween

My Halloween costume was simple. I was a cowgirl, and luckily I didn't have to buy anything new. I had a cowgirl hat that I bought on a holiday in the USA a few years ago. It was in North Fork Ranch in Colorado and was a holiday to remember!

My cowboy boots were my Mum's. She said there were the trend back then, when she was my age. I think they're pretty cool, but they a bit old and worn out. They had a little heel on them and I felt really tall!

I went trick or treating with my friends (never too old!), which was great. We ate our sweets in my house while watching Hocus Pocus, and we did some apple bobbing!

My Costume!

  

 

Hat - North Fork Ranch, Colarado

Shirt - Hollister

Tank top - GAP

Jeans - Zara

Denim Jacket (2nd photo) - GAP
Cowboy boots - were my Mum's

November 1st - 4th
Amsterdam

Ugh, had to get up early the next morning...
because I went to Amsterdam with my family!
Wow it was beautiful. We went to the Anne Frank Huis, which was very sad but interesting. It touched me more since I read her diary recently, and it was hard to believe that it was the real building Anne hid in with her family. 

Anne had a few notebooks, not just one.

Anne's actual room! The pictures that she put on her wall are still there

As well as that, we went to the Van Gogh museum, on a boat tour and shopping!

There were lots of canals in the city

My photography skills :)

the Pretty Lights at night

November 24th

Cheerios Childline Concert!

I went with my two friends, sister and mum and it was so much fun! It was amazing! Here are some photos of the concert:

Little Mix!
(Wasn't mad about the matching trousers and top, Leigh-Anne and Jade!)

Stooshe

The Presenters! Keith Duffy and Glenda Gilson!

Jedward!

JLS

Danny from the Script
The BEST act by faaarrrrr

Danny with the crowd!

My Outfit!

Jacket - Bershka
Top - Hollister
Jeans - Pull and Bear
Converse - a shop in Amsterdam

AAAGGHHH! Not Exams!

Unluckily, most secondary schools in Ireland have to face the annoying examinations near to Christmas time, which sucks! This year was my first year of 'real' exams, and I had to do 13 tests for 13 subjects, all in one week! From the 3rd to the 7th of December, I faced my exams, and I thought I did well. And don't worry, I wasn't too stressed. The Junior and Leaving Certs are waaaay more important than first year exams, my my parents told me. Big thanks to KISS mag, How-To-Study and Dainty Sprinkles for some great advice!

I got some of my results this week and I'm very happy with most of them. :)

In my school, there are extra subjects that I'm doing this year and in second year I have to pick two to do for my Junior Cert. There is Art Craft and Design, Spanish, Business, Home Economics, Music, Technical Graphics. My favourites are Spanish and Business. I don't think I'll pick T.G (short for Technical Graphics) or Art as I didn't do very well in those. Home Ec is OK; the theory is difficult, but I love the cooking! I'm good at Music, but I don't think I need to do it as a subject, since I already play piano (I just did my exam for Grade 2 in piano too).

What do you think I should pick next year? I won't choose by your opinions, I would like to know what subjects you did/do so comment down below!

I hope you liked this month's diary, my next one will be in January!

Stay tuned for some festive posts!

XxXxX

Amazing Hair Products!

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3.4.5.

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral and Flirty Blush

The first Batiste Dry Shampoo I bought (you can see it here) was not disappointing at all, and neither was this gorgeous, girly hair essential. Dry shampoo is perfect for when you're in a rush in the morning and don't have time for a shower. You can just spray it on and your hair, and your hair smells of beautiful exotic flowers. I give it: 5/5

2. Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo

I found this shampoo nourishing and relaxing and it made my hair extra silky and moisturized. I saw many reviews of it online and people have said it is supposed to be for curly/frizzy hair, but honestly I think it works for all hair types! I give it: 4/5

3. L'Oreal Paris Kids Tangle Tamer

So, this has a very childish bottle, but I love this de-tangling spray! It works wonders! 

I give it: 4/5

4. L'Oreal Paris Elvive Nutri-Gloss Light Shine Conditioner

I love this conditioner! After using it I had a weightless feel to my hair, and it was silky and smooth.

 I give it: 4/5

5. VO5 Revive Me Daily Conditioner and Give Me Texture Tousled Style Spray

My hair felt nourished and was left looking gorgeous, shiny and especially healthy after using the conditioner. 

The spray was unusual because when you sprayed it on to you hair, it becomes dry and sticks together, similar to results of hairspray. But, the scent of the style spray was lovely and the trick is to scrunch your hair after spraying to result in luscious waves.

I give them both: 5/5

Here are some awesome hairstyles:

1. Fancy Updo

 Grab the front sections of your hair and tie them together at the back. Simple.

2. Cute Bun

  Click here. 

3. Quirky Ponytail

Spray a tousled hair spray (like VO5's Give Me Texture) for big waves, then tie into a high sideways pony tail. A great fun look for casual outings.

4. Summer Side Plait

Click here.

For Now, Jane xox