A Cup of Shai

https://twitter.com/demontforthall Everyone loves a good sing along at Christmas time! Ohhhh yess they do! Like every year, De Montfort Hall host a pantomime based on either a fairy-tale or a classic children's tale. And this year was no different. What with the success of he live-action re-make, it was a no-brainer that the pantomime would be Beauty and the Beast.  Sam Bailey returned this year as a narrator/good fairy along with Sarah Accomando (Beauty), BBC Radio Leicester's Martin Ballard, (Dame) and Richard McCourt from Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow. CBBC's (remember? 90s generation, I'm looking at you) Dick from Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow meant that the children were playing a game of BOGIES! with enthusiasm every time he made an appearance, and the pie-splats definitely allowed the children to put their silly hats on. It seems that no expense was spared on the props. Varied, bright and attractive, it was a visual treat for the young audience. Perhaps includ...

Here it is ladies, that time of year when you are going to put your glittery heels, glad rags and glam on! And what better way to finish off your look than with a glitzy makeup look? I've brought to you a makeup look which you can use at this magical time of the year.  The key to this soft Winter Makeup is that it's delicate and gentle. Think understated, that 'oh me' look. You want to try, but not too hard. When you say 'glitter', you want someone to think snowflakes and not 'Ugly-Stepsister-from-a-Panto.' The main style to this makeup is to use products which twinkle and reflect light, as this will look very classy and clean. Eyes 1. First, prepare your eyes with a primer, as this will allow your eyeshadow to sit without any creases.  2. Secondly, start sweeping on your base coat in a nude shade with a very soft hand. You can always build the product up for full coverage.  3. After this, it's time for the fun part! It's t...

1. Dance to Christmas songs. 2. Watch a cheesy Christmas film. 3. Bake some Gingerbread men. 4. Donate some clothes to your local Red Cross. 5. Help at a soup kitchen in a Church. 6. Attend a Christmas fair. Queens Road have an annual fair! And if you missed that one, then there are always fairs being organised at community centres :) 7. Watch a seasonal play at the Curve. Scrooge is on this year. 8. Send Christmas cards to your neighbours, friends, and colleagues who celebrate Christmas. 9. Go to the nearest Church, and ask questions about Christmas. 10. Watch Beauty and the Beast at De Montfort Hall. 11. Bake a cake, and decorate it in a novelty style! Maybe turn it into a Christmas pudding, or a Christmas tree? 12. Attend/Go and see the Christmas Lights switch on in the City Centre. 13. Wrap up a present and give it to your local Church. 14. Volunteer at a hospital, asking them if you can help decorate. 15. Glam up on Christmas Jumper Day. 16. Make a ...

I was delighted to receive these two scarves in the post when I returned home from work. And inside was a beautiful handwritten note with the following message: "Aslam Alaykum Shayma. Thank you for agreeing to do the reviews. I hope you like the hijabs we sent you! Feel free to write a totally honest review. Rashda @ Hidden Pearls." Wearability and  Coverage So below is my honest review :) The crinkle scarves themselves are really light in weight and this makes it super easy to drape, fold and adjust around your head. Since they are not flat, and are made in the crinkle style, this means you can achieve that natural just-whipped-it-on look that you can't really achieve with a flat style. The hijaabs were wide enough for me to cover my front neck and chest, whilst also leaving plenty of material to cover my nape. Thumbs up in that department! Scalp-friendly? Also, I find that crinkle hijaabs allow my scalp to breathe, which is much healthier than h...