July Favourites

I haven't done one of these posts in agesss and never really got in the habit of doing them every month but as I happen to have done a lot of shopping this month and a lot of them are my favourites I thought why not and with the first week of August nearly over I thought I better press on before its too late!!

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

Ever since the screen play was announced I have been eager to see it in London but with money being tight for the rest of the year I was over joyed when JK announced she would be releasing the script as a book I couldn’t wait.

I managed to get my copy on the release date with pre ordering through via Amazon Prime but as I have been so busy I have only read the first act and impressions so far good. It’s great to get to read about my favourite witches and wizards one last time.

Aristocats Phone Case

How beautiful is that phone case? Just a perfect mix of everything I love and adore.

Loungefly Alice In Wonderland Bag and Purse

With both of my Disney trips happening this year and next year I decided that it was time to invest in a Disney backpack. They just seem so much more easier to carry around and they don’t get in the way when your taking photos. After a seller on Amazon started selling these I was finally able to get my hands on the items I have been eyeing up for the last few months.

Baymax Instax Album/ Alice In Wonderland Instax Film

I just had to get these cute Instax items for my trip next month. One being from Ebay only costing £3 which is a bargain and the 2^nd from Etsy.

Totoro Plush/ Sailor Moon Cup

Both items spotted on my trip to Hyper Japan and were immediate must haves especially the Totoro plush as the style was super cute and the material and posture matched my existing one.

Pocahontas Socks

Anyone who knows me knows that its Pocahontas for the win and the fact that Primark does Pocahontas socks????? Like what??? I just had to have them maybe this is more of what’s to come? PJS? Tops that would be amazing!

Pocahontas Glass

I’m just a sucker for mugs and glasses and when I saw this vintage glass especially relating to my favourite song “Mine” from the movie and it was in the sale as well it was a no brainer.

Disney Plaques

I have been searching for some Disney plaques for a while now and not finding any at a reasonable price or quality I had given up until I came across Pink Dinosaur Crafts on Instagram who upcycle old Disney books in to notebooks and plaques. They now look perfect hanging above my desk in my office to finish off the empty space I had on my wall.

Disney Jumper

Another item purchased for my trip next month. As we will be travelling via coach over night to get there and back it makes sense that I need something to keep myself warm and what better item to have! Only £10 currently at Primark as well it was a bargain.

Monsters Inc Tsum Tsum 

Need I say no more? I had to have these in my collection and as the last few collections released haven't been super great quality and the hassle people have been having trying to get hold of them I was really pleased when they came.

My Top Five: Studio Ghibli Movies

So this weeks Top Five is all about Studio Ghibli have you heard of it? Well I hadn't until about 2013 when a friend of mine invited me over to watch some films and before heading over he asked me to pick up a movie called "Spirited Away" which I had never ever heard of! Now after watching this film which I LOVED he recommend some others and by the end of it I was HOOKED and I now own the whole collection on DVD.

I haven't really mentioned my love for Ghibli on here very much and I am not sure why because its my 2nd love after Disney so this why I chose this as my next post!

1. Spirited Away
Spirited Away has to be top on my list as mentioned above this was one of the first movies I watched from the Ghibli creators and the movie which got me hooked.

This film is full of so many amazing characters!

2. Howl's Moving Castle
Even though Spirited Away is above this one on my list this will always be my favorite out of the collection. Who doesn't just fall in love with Howl the moment you meet him? and Yes i am fully aware he is just an animated character ;)

(He's so BEAUTIFUL)

There is nothing I dislike about this movie everything is so bright and colorful and full of magic. It has the most amazing soundtrack as well which brings the movie alive.

3. From Up On Poppy Hill
This has to be one of the cutest films I've seen its just such a happy movie and you cannot help but smile all the way through along with the songs and soundtracks once again. Its a story about a school club house being saved from being demolished for the Japanese Olympics and the blossoming relationship of  Umi and Shun which is just so cute!

4. Kiki's Delivery Service
I haven't watched this is forever but its still one of the 1st few movies I watched by Ghibli and another movie that got me hooked. Its a cute fantasy story about a young witch called Kiki who leaves home to become independent and uses her flying skills to earn a living. Her companion Jiji is just the cutest!

5. My Neighbor Totoro
OK so whoever says they don't love Totoro is mad, who doesn't love a giant big cuddly ball of fluff along with a Cat Bus yes a bus that is a CAT! This movie is just filled with all types of cuteness and the sweetest story even though slightly sad at times.

What I love most about all of these movies are the stories they tell and the way they are animated along with the music it just sets the scene and each one of the movies not just the 5 mentioned above always have the most interesting magical stories which come alive when you watch them.

Whats your favorite?

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