Black Swan Film Review

I may be a bit slow on the uptake with a Black Swan film review, but I haven't had the opportunity to watch this until this afternoon. And, boy, am I glad I finally got to watch this incredible piece of cinema.

As a bit of a film snob, I'm often reluctant to believe the hype surrounding a film; in the past, I've sometimes been encouraged by over-the-top reviews, only to be left feeling disappointed after watching the film for myself. So, I settled down to watch Black Swan with no particular expectations. I was blown away.

Black Swan is beautifully written and exquisitely shot; both the story and the cinematography had me gripped from start to finish. It's one of those films that really takes the audience on a journey with the main protagonist; you follow Nina (played by Natalie Portman) through her journey as she obtains the role of Queen Swan in an adaptation of Swan Lake. The audience watches the transformation as Nina's fragility and vulnerability slowly peel away so she can learn to play, not only the delicate White Swan, but the enigmatic and sensual Black Swan too. Nina lets go of her inhibitions to step into the role of Black Swan, but with it she also loses her mind.

I cannot remember the last time I felt true escapism when watching a film. Before I knew it, I was completely engrossed; I had left the comfort of my sofa and I had joined Nina as she grew into the Black Swan. As the last scene faded, I was left feeling as though I was still in another world — a mark of a truly great film.

I cannot even begin to explain how astonishing this film is and I would encourage you to see it for yourself. Believe all the hype because this film is incredible. This is the best film I have seen in a very long time.

Let me know what you think.

Garnier BB Cream Review

Thanks to my little sister, I recently discovered this Garnier BB Cream and I absolutely LOVE it!

I was totally reluctant to use the Garnier BB Cream as I'm a bit of a self-confessed foundation addict! Since my teenage years, I have grown accustomed to caking my face with foundation until my actual skin colour is a mere memory; I was never able to leave the house without a layer or two of foundation followed by a layer of powder, so the idea of wearing something with just a hint of foundation was a bit scary!

However, using Garnier BB Cream has broken me of this make-up habit. BB Cream is so silky to apply and feels super light on the skin too. It gives a gorgeous, healthy glow — a few people have noticed this — and leaves skin feeling really soft and moisturised. It doesn't provide 100% blemish coverage, but this isn't really an issue as you can apply a little concealer if necessary.

I was really eager to find a product like this for the Summer as I hate having to wear so much make-up when it's warm, but each year I found myself reluctant to break away from foundation routine. I'm so pleased to have discovered Garnier BB Cream and look forward to actually letting my skin breathe — whilst still having glowing coverage — during the coming Summer months.