Liebster Award

Happy Sunday Guys!
So I've been nominated by my good friend Cristabel for the Liebster Award which has been going for four years now! Its such a cute gesture and a great way to get connected to different blogs. All I have to do is answer the questions that Cristabel has nominated me with and then nominate 5 people with my own set of questions, awesome! So here goes!

1. What is your favourite pie?
Definitely has to be a Banoffee pie..that counts right?

2. If you could suddenly be awesome at any sport, which one would it be?
I think its probably diving, have so much respect for the intense training these guys go through and jeez if it gets me anywhere near Tom Daley…

3. What is your favourite movie?
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm such a movie and TV series guy, I never tire of watching Devil Wears Prada, Easy A or One Day. So I guess any one of those three. 

4. What’s your greatest pet peeve?
Not having the volume on an even number!

5. If you could suddenly be awesome in any job what would that be?
I really wish I could've been something like a surgeon. I swear this only stems from my recent obsession with Greys Anatomy but I really wish I had the stomach and the knowledge to become a surgeon. 
6. Money is no object – where would you go for the weekend?
For the weekend. Hmm, I'd probably head down to London, visit friends, massive shopping spree and of course a couple of West End shows. Perfect.

7. Which do you look forward to the most -the main or the dessert?
I'm much more of a savoury guy so, main.

8. What is your favourite animal?
I love dogs, I really really really want a french bulldog one day. So adorable!

9. What would you do if a zombie apocalypse happened?
Submit. And then hang around as a zombie until someone found a cure. 

10. If you could be any animal but still be able to talk to humans what would you be?
Again probably dogs, they probably something really profound to say haha!

11. Have you ever been on TV/ in the Newspaper/Magazines/ on the Radio?
I've been in a couple of local newspapers when I was younger but nothing major…yet!

Those were such good questions, thanks again Cris!
I would like to nominate:
Lucy - BonjourLuce
Em - EmilyEmilyBeth
Elpitha - GlitterMeUp
Sonya - BelleGente
Grace - StyleWithGrace

Questions for my Nominees!
1) Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
2) Favourite childhood memory?
3) Clothes or beauty products?
4) What cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) best describes you?
5) Favourite clothes shop?
6) What is your dream job?
7) You have an unlimited spending allowance on iTunes, whats the first album you download?
8) What is your favourite TV Show?
9) You can have ONE ability from Time Travel, Invisibility and Flight. Which do you pick?
10) Have you got a party trick, if so, what is it?
11) Who is your favourite YouTuber?

Right guys those are my questions. I've loved doing this Award/Tag!! Such a feel-good award within the blogging community! Hope you enjoyed!

Nev x

London Trip: February 2014

Hey Guys,

So this past weekend I was down in London to visit some friends and see the Mountview Graduate show. I had such a good weekend! Spent the Saturday in Soho, and we had lunch at the most AMAZING grill restaurant called Bodeans, which I highly recommend! Then in the afternoon we headed along to Seven Sisters, to the Bernie Grant Arts Centre to see the Mountview Graduates do "Spring Awakening" and it was absolutely beautiful, from the talent on stage to the staging, if you get a chance this week definitely go and see it before it finishes on Saturday 22nd Feb. 

On the Sunday we spent the day in Covent Garden, we headed to Wagamamas which I actually really enjoyed (apart from when I ate THE hottest chilli!) I had the Chicken Firecracker if any of you have ever had it before? Delicious! We then headed along to Smog Frozen Yoghurt Parlour, which again was bloody delicious. 

Later on the Sunday when going to meet my friend Suzanne for dinner, we realised that the BAFTA Awards were on that evening at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. So in the spirit of red carpet and award season we decided to film a daft fashion review, you know..because we are in the position to judge the fashions of others…HA! 

You can check out the video here!!!! 

Make sure to give it a like if you enjoyed the video and want to see more review type videos, and go ahead and give us a subscribe if you haven't already you angels!

Hope you are all well!

Nev!

My First Time..

Hey Guys! 

I realised today I haven't actually linked my most recent NevsNatterTV videos, I've been focusing on my Blog and my YouTube separately it seems! However I posted a NEW NevsNatterTV video "My First Time.." tonight, and you can check it out as well as any others you have missed by clicking here!

Or you can watch my latest video here on this post!

Enjoy guys, make sure to give it a thumbs up if you enjoyed it and subscribe to NevsNatterTV if you haven't already!

Nev 

x

Male Make-Up Essentials: My Everyday Kit

Its common nowadays to find that guys have a basic grooming kit, whether it contain post-shave balm, pair of tweezers, a lip-balm or sorts, a concealer stick or even some bronzer. So for the past two years I've been using various products that I think create a subtle, fresh-faced look for guys and a look that guys can get away with, without the "face full of make-up" stigma being attached. I will at a later date upload a video to "NevsNatterTV" showing how to apply each product, but I thought it'd be beneficial to create a blogpost to refer to for product purchases and application instrutions. 

I have chosen a selection of products that suit my skin type (normal - dry), and shades that suit my skins complexion however I have attempted to select products that suit general skin types.

#1

Now if make-up application is not for you, which is fine, I always recommend the use of a facial moisturiser/day cream and a hand lotion. After using various moisturisers I found that the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Intensive Daily Moisturiser for Face with SPF 15 was the best option. Its almost like a primer and unlike the promise drugstore moisturisers make, the price really can be overlooked with the effectiveness of its application. 

#2

 After preparing the skin with the Elizabeth Arden Moisturiser, I use Benefits Boing Concealer in Shade 02. Now I'm not usually a fan of compact concealers as I really don't like having a completely matte face. However with Boing a little bit really goes a long way and the subtlety comes from not using excessively and the quality comes from its effective cover-up of blemishes. For contouring and for further coverup I use L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream, I just apply to the cheekbones, sides of my nose and my temples and it really helps cover any further blemishes and gives a more natural look!

#3

When it comes to brows I found it so hard to find a product that looked subtle enough for a guys every-day use. I looked at varying kits and treatments that can be used in order to shape/tint brows. I finally came across Benefits Speed Brow, which is a brush-on eyebrow gel, it keeps the eyebrow shaped with a neutral tint and it literally takes seconds to use.

#4

And finally a good lip-balm/treatment is so crucial. No body likes a cracked lip! So for more intense treatment I've been using the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Intensive Lip Repair Cream which I have just been applying before I go to sleep and first thing when I wake up. Then for application during the day I've been using the EOS Moisturizing Lip Balm in Sweet Mint, it honestly smells so nice and so fresh.

So there you have it guys, some simple tips and products that can be used to create a subtle but clear complexion for guys who don't particularly wear make-up or for those simply looking for the right products. 

Please let me know what you thought of this post and I'll continue to upload similar tip and reviews as I have enjoyed doing this one so much!

What is your favourite product for a subtle look?

Nev

x

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hope you guys had a brilliant night! And heres to a new and exciting 2014!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

x

Just a Little Message!

Hope you all have an amazing christmas and a fantastic new year! Exciting time ahead with NevsNatter!

lots of love

NevsNatter

x

P.S Click the link below for the latest christmassy NevsNatter!!

The Christmas Tag - NevsNatterTV

Deck the Halls

Hey Guys, 

So on Tuesday I found out today I was finishing early, so decided to take my mum out for some lunch, we headed to a little cafe in our local farm shop Hill Hall Farm. Its absolutely amazing and seems to be where my mum and I head when we fancy going out for lunch, it is that good. Anyway I had a couple hours spare before heading to work so I relaxed at home for a bit and watch the Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. So I thought, why not take some pics of our home christmas decorations!!

This is the mantlepiece in our living room, love our stockings! The garland is so cute swell!

This wreath, my mum actually made herself, I love it, so authentic and christmassy.

This is our family christmas tree, I love getting it down from the loft each year, it smells like christmases from my childhood! This is also my favourite ornament, its adorable!

Do you have a favourite christmas decoration of your own?

Love

Nev 

xx

Quick Start!

Hey Guys!

Posting rather late here, but seeing as though I can't sleep I thought I'd fill you in on the very long day I've had.

So back in September I packed up my things and moved from Durham, to Newcastle (not a big move but still!) because I was about to begin my Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre. 

Within the course we do module assessments, and it turned out that this morning I had my final singing assessment and my final acting assessment! YAAAAY! There was definitely some very tired faces amongst the people on my course, however everyone did really well and we all have our fingers crossed for our feedback grades.

Of course Maddy, Lauren and I found time to mess around on the photobooth...

In other news I am loving having my own MacBook, I'm currently going through old footage and making sure that I know what this laptop actually does before I get back into my vlogging, however I do have some very excited new videos coming in the new year so stay tuned for that :)

Hope you guys had a fab Monday

Nev

xx

The Return (Again)

So after what seems like forever I have finally decided to bite the bullet and treat myself to a new computer. After finally getting into the swing of things with uni, I can now spend time working hard on NevsNatterTV and NevsNatter here in Blogger. I've missed blogging/vlogging so much, however I have filmed quite a few bits and bobs from the past couple of months, and I've even moved out, so we have LOADS to catch up on. Hope you are all doing well! Check back next week for new NevsNatter!!!

Love Nev

xx

Topshop & River Island Sale!

Hey Guys,

Okay so whoever decided to put a sale on at Topman and River Island around pay-day is either a genius if you're trying to spend, or evil, if you are trying to save. Sadly I fell into the latter category as I am currently trying to save for uni in September! However I could not physically bring myself to look through the sales, and sadly (or not so sadly) this is the results!

Okay so from Topman I was genuinely quite suprised at the sale in their little branch in Durham. The sale rail was packed full of reasonably priced clothing. Firstly I decided to looking at their "high roller" tees and their long sleeve casual tees as these I frequently wear in rehearsals, to lounge in or to wear under shirts and I found these two bad boys!

I've never had a 3/4 length sleeved jersey before but this caught my eye because of the purple stripes on the arm and thought could be nice to jazz up my rehearsal clothe wardrobe, but it genuinely looks nice under, cardis, denimn jackets and shirts for a much smarter look.

I also picked up this large/oversized grey high roller with multicoloured speckles on it (you can't see the detailing on the photo). I just thought it would look nice under a bright shirt, and would look smart with light skinny jeans and brown suede desert boots.

And then I found my favourite thing in Topman, and I was honestly far too excited about this purchase. 

Honestly this waterfall cardi is so comfy and looks so smart for night outs or smart/casual gatherings. I've been looking for a cardi or jacket that can substitute a checked shirt or denimn jacket and I thought this would work perfectly. The price I was pleasantly suprised with, and didn't mind paying considering how much I loved it!

Then I ventured into the River Island sale, a place I don't usually shop, but decided to give it a whirl and I was pleasantly suprised!

Now I know it seems all I seem to be buying lately is checked shirts but I really do think they look so smart and can be made to look dressy for night outs and gatherings, or just make a casual daytime outfit look really nice, so I was rather chuffed/suprised with these finds!
Well its safe to say my wallet has suffered, but I think it was worth it for such great clothes at such great prices!

What did you guys find in the sales?

Have a fab weekend!

Nev

x

Little Healthy Competition

Hey Guys,

All systems are go this week in Durham. The Gala Theatre Stage School of which I am a member is putting on Grease from the 31st of July to the 10th August! Yes that means open night is tonighhhtt! 

This week has actually been insane, we had rehearsals everyday last week!

However, we managed to squeeze in a bit of well deserved "R+R" on Sunday. But in GTSS terms, this means an extremely competitive game of rounders and a take-out. I've attatched some snaps of what I've been up to!

Keep your eyes peeled throughout the next couple of days guys as I'm currently planning some future posts! Maybe something to do with a male fashion clothing haul? Who knows? ;)

What have you guys been up to recently?

Nev

x

Shopping/Wishlists Made Easy!

Hey Guys,

So I don't know about you but I am consistently making lists of clothes, beauty products and things I generally "must have", and have always looked for an App for my phone or something that I can save things to a single wishlist instead of individually having different wishlists on different clothing websites. I've always been apprehensive when it comes to social shopping apps, as I find the products available, unsuitable (pricewise) for an 18 year old, so it tends to become a "never-gonna-happen-wish-list". Well, NevsNatter has recently teamed up with an amazing new app for iPhone, Shopcade, a social shopping website and iPhone Application for affordable products and clothing. 

Shopcade is a social shopping app and website, of which you can sign up with Facebook, Twitter or an Email Account, and share,  like and post your wishlists. Shopcade includes many top brands such as Apple, Topman, Habitat, Dorothy Perkins, Essie and Simple. These are only a few of the amazing products that can be found on Shopcade. Shopcade also automatically updates you when deals are available on the products you have "wanted". I  think my wallet is going to be in grave danger.

I don't know about you guys but I am hooked on this app, and have already ordered far too much!

You can check out my "Summer 2013" wishlist here;

What can you guys find? Let me know!
Nev

Adidas Bargains

Hey Guys!

So normally when clothes shopping I don't tend to look into sportswear shops such as Nike,

Adidas or JD Sports, unless there is something in particular I am looking for, however when I was at Dalton Park in Murton yesterday I decided to "live on the edge" and have a look in Adidas, and I was pleasantly suprised, firstly at their amazing prices but secondly and the massive discounted Adidas Originals range! So after a thorough look around I decided to go for two items which I couldn't resist buying. Around the front section of the shop is seemed to be that the sole focus of the shop was their amazingly discounted "Adidas Stipe Jackets", on sale for £27.99 from £65, (I hadn't previously realised they were so expensive). However for £27.99 I though this was a fair deal. There wasn't an extensive range of colours but there were a few to choose from. I ended up choosing this blue with red stripes jacket which has, since purchase, been growing on me. 

With me going to Newcastle College, next year to study a Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre I thought the hooded jacket would be rather practical to just "throw on" during rehearsals or on the long route back home! Whilst looking about there was an Adidas Originals sale rale which I raked through for a good 20 minutes. I did find a burnt orange sweatshirt which I loved but after trying on I really didn't think suited me, and then I came across this shirt which seemed to be the only one on the rale!

Now if you've seen past blog posts and videos on my NevsNatterTV YouTube account you will know that I have a recent found love for overside checky, plaid and flannel shirts. I just think they go really well with a pair of skinny jeans, in any colour (depending on the colour of the shirt) and a pair of desert boots or suede boots. So knowing this I could not resist this almost dark navy shirt with a light read cross-hatch pattern, and it was in my size too! Perfect!

So it was safe to say I was pleasantly surprised with these items. However the surprises didn't stop there, when I reached the checkout the sales clerk offered me a 30% off leaflet! Instead of the total reaching £46.99, it was reduced to £32.92!!!!

Amazed! I highly recommend checking out your nearest outlet shopping centres!

Have you guys experienced any bargains like these??

Nev

x

Grease! Is The Word

Hey Guys!

So rehearsals are well under way for Gala Theatre Stage Schools summer production of Grease! and I am loving it, I've done shows with them in the past such as Les Miserables, West Side Story and Miss Saigon and the standard really is amazing. 

Yesterday we were at our local shopping complex Dalton Park doing some promo for the show and it was so much fun/hilarious. Every year for our summer productions our Musical Directors arrange a medley/megamix of the current show (in this case Grease!) and we perform it around Durham.

 Our massive Grease posters!

 Snaps with some of the cast. Luke (the dark haired guy) is playing Danny and Jess is playing my onstage girlfriend Jan! Honestly it has been such a laugh.

Here is a snap of my T-Bird jacket which I absolutely love, we got given them the other day at rehearsals to try on for one of our show runs, and they just worked so well, everyone was so excited as everything is finally clicking into place for open night on Wednesday!

If you live locally or would really like to come and see the show you can get tickets from the online box office at www.galadurham.co.uk!!

How is everyones weekend?

Nev

x

Holiday with Nev

Hey guys!

Check out the latest video on NevsNatterTV where I take you guys all on holiday with me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBu5SMle3ZA

Keep your eyes peeled for future posts including my holiday product reviews!

Nev x

Sensitive Skin? I Don't Think So...

Hey Guys!

Okay so I find it rare that I find a product I really don't like or have issues with, but within my recent purchases I got the "Simple Revitalising Eye Roll On". With the promise of "No perfume, no colour it won't upset your skin" and "reduce puffiness" I was rather gutted to find that after about an hour from application my eyes were red and completely flared up and you cannot fathom how itchy. Luckily using my "Garnier Sooth Cleansing Milk" I was able to calm down the redness for the wedding the following day along with the help of the "MUA Cover & Conceal" in Light. However I was left extremely disappointed by the eye roll on, especially being at £5.99 in price! Definitely do not recommend for sensitive skin.

Have any of you guys had issues with eye roll ons?

Nev

x

25 Facts About Me

Hey guys!

Check out the latest video from NevsNatterTV! A much shortened version of the "50 Facts About Me" tag, clearly couldn't find enough interesting facts about my self. WHAT A BORE! No but I hope you enjoy my latest video and keep your eyes peeled for more coming soooon! Had a hilarious day of filming yesterday with Luke, so lots more funzies to come, and a special video post coming next week ;)

- Nev xo

Essentials in the Tub'

Yes, that is a cheeky picture of me in the tub!

HEY EVERYONE!

Today I thought I'd share with you my bath time essentials/skin/hair care items! I see a lot of these aimed at women's skin but I thought I'd aim this specifically at guys but with the majority of products designed for women it can apply to all! So without further ado...

1. Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash

&

2.Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash

When having a bath I ALWAYS wash my face first, not quite sure why but I always have so I use the Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash to exfoliate my skin and open my pores, followed by the Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial wash which I absolutely love, it smells so so nice and leaves my skin feeling really smooth!

3. Mark Hill "Get It Straight!" Straightening Shampoo

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4. Mark Hill "Straighten Up" Straightening Conditioner

Although the Mark Hill Shampoo/Conditioner Pair is fragrance-free I really like the way it leaves my hair, you can use the shampoo alone for quite tough/style ready hair (once dried) or use the conditioner and it leaves my fair feeling really soft and treated I love it, and that is surprising for me considering a love fragranced products! When conditioning I usually relax and leave the conditioner in for about 10 minutes.

5. Clearasil Daily Clear Avocado and Pomegranate Extracts Wash and Mask

(what a mouthful)

(not literally)

Whilst I'm relaxing with the conditioner on I like to use Clearasil's Avocado and Pomegranate Mask, leaving it on for 8 minutes and washing off with warm water and a flannel it really moisturises my skin, making sure to leave it feeling fresh and smelling lovely I might add! LOL

6. Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub

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7. Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash

After rinsing the conditioner from my hair and the mask from my face I like to use the Sugar Crush Body Scrub on my skin. I think Soap & Glory's Sugar Crush scent is possibly my most favourite scent of all time. It smells absolutely amazing, seriously, next time you're in Boots, give it a smell and you'll see what I mean. 

But yeah I use it on the rest of my body, exfoliating it and the moisturising agents in it really help my skin to feel soft. And then finally, once rinsing off the scrub I got over the rest of my body with the Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash, which again smells DIVINE!

So yeah guys! Hope this post was useful for you, but thought I'd just share with you some of my essentials!

What products do you guys use in the bath?

- Nev xo

M.I.A

Hey Guys!,

Long time no speak ey, well lets just say Nev is back in business! Check out my latest video, just a little apology for my absence/lack of content, with a little treat at the end! Keep your eyes peeled this weekend and check back to NevsNatterTV for my next video!

Hope you're all well!

Nev x

P.S Make sure to watch in HD just click settings then "720p HD"!!

Busy Bee

So I haven't forgotten all about NevsNatter! I appear to have just taken the weekend off. However I have my next video recorded and ready to edited, if I can do so this weekend we will have my next one uploaded on Sunday at 7! Trying to look at alternative editing software. There is also the possibility of a VLOG being uploaded but I'm unsure if it's the correct direction to head in. Hmm what to do what to do...

In other news I've had a rather busy week rehearsing for West Side Story and with sixth form. However I did do something rather exciting yesterday. The soon-to-be-released film "Song For Marion" was actually filmed in our school building so we got to enjoy a preview screening and interview the director and producer which was fab!! Hope you've all enjoyed your weeks!

- Nev

Sneak preview of next weeks video!!

Pratting about at rehearsals! Somehow I don't think those wellies fit...