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So It's Sort Of Social. Demented And Sad. . . But Social..

John Bender, Duckie, Blane McDonnagh, Ferris, Llyod Dobler and my personal favourite Jake Ryan. The decade of the "Rat Pack", big and feathered hair, blue eye shadow, neon, and legwarmers. Although I do agree with the big hair; what is it about the 80's; especially the movies that compels us so?

Over the course of my Christmas holidays it is safe to say that I didn't have much of a life. What did I do instead you may ask? I watched a colossal amount of both amazing and horrible 80's movies... And I am here to share my favourites with you, as well as possibly shed some light on why we are all so taken with these movies, well at least why I am!

The first 80's movie that I was ever introduced to and completely absorb by was The Breakfast Club. My sister had suggested I watch it, but I never really listened to her until I stumbled upon it watching tv one day. And it was then in that moment that The Breakfast Club struck me with all its glory. John Hughes; the ultimate 80s writer/producer. In this movie Hughes attempts to understand high school stereotypes by throwing a group of students in detention on a Saturday. Remember if you mess with the bull you get the horns. This movie examines the life of The Princess, The Jock, The Brains, The Basketcase, and The Rebel. Ahh, The Rebel. John Bender.

My other three favourite 80s movies are Say Anything... ,Pretty In Pink and 16 Candles. Call me a hopeless romantic but I can't help but love how in each film two unlikely individuals end up falling for each other. Sure, there is always some drawn out trial as to why the two main characters can't be together. But you always know going into an 80s movie they'll eventually end up together. How can a simple gesture like throwing ones fist in the air over excitement of being with a girl be so romantic?!?!?!?! . . . I digress; in the majority of these high school love stories, it goes a little something like this.. The high school stud ends up falling for a girl who is completely opposite and maybe not be all that popular. Simple. A story that has been overly redone many times. So why do we love them so?

I think at the end of the day what we all love about 80s movies is the impossible romances they project and the lengths at which these characters go to be with one another. It leaves us wondering; why can't I get swept away on a lawn mower or why can't the guy I like stand out my bedroom window with a stereo blaring one of my favourite songs . . . 80s movies give us some sort of false hope and longing for these unimaginable characters to somehow appear in our lives and sweep us off our feet. I don't know, maybe there are guys like that out there (thanks a lot Easy A). It's a vicious circle... But, until that day comes I guess we can resort to laying around on a rainy day and falling even more deeply in love with these famous characters and the romantic gestures they present in order to get the attention of the girl.

In case you haven't seen Easy A. Which you all should have; I think Olive said it best. . .

"Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want John Cusack holding a boombox outside my window. I wanna ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey. I want Jake from Sixteen Candles waiting outside the church for me. I want Judd Nelson thrusting his fist into the air because he knows he got me. Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie, preferably one with a really awesome musical number for no apparent reason. But no, no, John Hughes did not direct my life."

Below I have provided a list of my favourite 80s movies that I hope you all get the chance to check out!

The Breakfast Club.

Please take a look.. Oh, John Bender you have never looked so good. And wait for the fist pump.. 

Say Anything...

There is no one sweeter then Lloyd. <3 This scene gets me everytime!!

Pretty In Pink

Duckie singing and dancing to Otis is by far my favourite 80s scene.

Sixteen Candles

The trailer for 16 Candles enjoy Jake Ryan.

Overboard

This movie didn't receive very good review and there are some corny parts. But I cannot help but love and I mean.. Kurt Russell. Total babe!

More...

Pretty Woman

The Thing 

(Thank You Megan!)

Can't Buy Me Love

The Pick-Up Artist

(Young Robert Downey JR.<3)

Mystic Pizza

(I adore Julia Roberts.)

When Harry Met Sally

St. Elmo's Fire

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Footloose

I hope you get the chance to check out some of these movies!

-Vicki

The Beautiful Uncut Hair Of Graves . . .

Ah, the boredom of a winter day. Whenever I enter boredom I love playing with my hair pulling and primping and this Christmas my sister got me this amazing new curling iron. Not having much to do today I finally has the chance to play around with it. I discovered that this curling iron is possibly the best I have ever had. It produces beautiful waves that I have been attempting to perfect forever! Below I have added pictures of the finished product and what I items I used to complete this look. If you too want to try out this hairstyle I have put together a youtube video that you can check out here or on my channel! Thanks All!

-Vicki xxo

And The Finished Look . . .

Chirtsmas, Christmas Time Is Here . . .

Good evening all!! I just wanted to take some time out of the holiday rush to wish you all a very merry Christmas. Keep safe and I hope that Santa is good to you this year. Spend your holidays surrounded by those who you love and make many memories. Give, Receive, Drink and be Merry!

Below I wanted to share some of my Christmas favourites. Take a look! Have a laugh!

A holiday classic. Thank you SNL!

Hallelujah, Holy Shit.. Where's the Tylenol.. <3

I love the original. But common.. It's RDJ. How could you not love it!

Never, has anyone been so excited about the prospect of Santa.

No, I am not Jewish. But this song.. Kinda makes me wish I was..

 

Keepin' it classy.

To all, have yourself a merry little Christmas.

I will be talking to you all in the New Year. I am sure I will have a bundle of stories as I am heading off to Niagara with the two best/craziest people in the world. It is sure to be one helluva time!

-Vicki xxo

All This Devotion Is Rushing Over Me . . .

 Season Greetings to all! I have come to the realisation that I have neglected my blog. Although this is saddening, you all can take a quick sigh of relief. To all my followers, I am back. With exams outta the way and Christmas approaching I am gearing up for Christmas holidays and I am really, very excited. I love Christmas more then anything and the time I get to spend with friends and family is heart warming. Cannot wait.

You all know how I love my DIY and I found some new and really great Do It Yourself beauty products. So I thought I would re-introduce myself on that note!

Enjoy!

Homemade Lip Balm.

I love them all, the sticks, the balm, I really do love it all. . . 

Honey-Cocoa Butter Lip Balm.

Makes 100 applications

2 tbls. olive oil
1/2 tsp. honey
3/4 tsp. beeswax — grated
1/2 tsp. pure cocoa butter
Flavored oil of your choice (like peppermint or vanilla)
1 vitamin E capsule

- In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey, wax and butter over a low heat until just melted.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in flavoring and contents of vitamin E capsule.
- Pour into containers of your choice.

Sea Salt Body Scrub.

Buying bosy scrub is so expensive, but buying sea salt. . .

1 cup course sea salt
1/2 cup baby oil

- Stir the ingredients together in a bowl and put into a screw top jar.
- Leave for 24 hours.
-  Stir the mixture and apply to any areas of the body you wish to exfoliate.
- Massage into the skin for a few minutes then shower off.
- Pat your skin dry.

Vegetable Oil Nail Strengthener.

Can you really complain. . .

Makes 20-30 applications

2 tsp castor oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp wheat germ oil

 - Pour all ingredients into a sealable bottle.
 - Before each use shake well.
 - Rub a small amount of the mixture onto your nails.
 - Leave on for 3-5 minutes.
 - Wipe off with a cotton pad.

Brown Sugar Hand Softener.

With the winter weather our hands tend to feel foreign. .  .

Makes 1 treatment

1/4 cup course brown sugar
Baby oil to make into a paste

 - Mix together.
 - Using a hand washing motion apply the mixture to the hands.
 - Continue the washing motion for a minute then rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Hope you enjoyed and stay tuned because I will be updating more often!

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