Favourite 15 Songs of 2015

I recently blogged about the top fashion and beauty trends of 2015, why not write about the music too? I'm not a huge fan of music (unless it's Taylor Swift or Demi Lovato) but this year had some great tunes and even I managed to pick out a few memorable favourites. Here's my definitive top 15...  get adding to your NYE playlist!

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Top Ten Trends of 2015

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... 2015 saw a great deal of strange and crazy fads - Kylie Jenner lip challenge anyone? - but only a few were memorable enough to have made a mark on the fashion and beauty industry. Here's my definitive round-up of the top ten trends made popular this year:

1) Camel coats Marsala may have been named the colour of the year but it was camel that all the bloggers and fashion-insiders were wearing on their coats. I don't own one myself but the trend definitely gets my approval!

2) Bold brows I still don't fully understand what 'on fleek' means and I probably never will but I am a big fan of Cara's signature eyebrows and if hers aren't on fleek then whose are?

3) Over the knee boots LOVE. Pair with a jumper dress and see your winter fashion game instantly upped.

4) Brown lipstick Inspired by the '90s trend, brown lips made a comeback this year with the help of Kylie Jenner recently launching her own lipkits featuring some lovely coffee coloured shades.

5) Cullottes Are they trousers or a skirt? No one can tell from far away but who cares when you look great in them.

6) Contouring vs Strobing Basically just bronzer vs highlighter, right? I have no idea but I'm so bored of seeing makeup tutorials which look like a clown facepainting class so this trend can stay in 2015, please.

7) Leather pants I want a pair soooooo bad. *fingers crossed these stay in 2016*

8) The lob Translation: long bob. I'm not sure how this managed to be such a prominent hairstyle this year but it was certainly seen on a lot of celebrities!

9) Suede skirt I'm not really a fan of skirts but they're cute, I guess! '70s fashion has been huge this year.

10) Cold shoulder If it's good enough for NYFW, it's good enough for anyone. Cold shoulder tops are my fave.

What was your favourite trend of 2015? Let me know in the comments!

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Six New Movies I Want To Watch

Snuggling season is finally here and it's the perfect time to binge-watch all those movies you've been meaning to go see for ages. I don't know whether it's just because my attention is focused upon it, but there seems to be some great films in the cinema right now and some fab upcoming releases in the next few months too. I've compiled a list of my top six films I want to watch in the near-future - so be sure to comment below if you've seen any of them yet!

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1. Inside Out

I don't usually like Disney movies but Inside Out really appealed to me as I like the idea of having cute little creatures running around inside your mind managing your emotions. It just seems to be something which is light-hearted yet quite profound when you think about it. I actually got halfway through watching this movie when my laptop decided to break on me so I'm still waiting to see how it finishes!

2. Macbeth

Anyone who knows me will be aware that I absolutely love Shakespeare plays - particularly Macbeth. I could probably quote the entire thing word for word which is pretty useful considering I'm studying it in sixth form this year for the third time in total! One of my teachers has been to see it and told me that it was the first film adaptation to make her feel an ounce of sympathy for Lady Macbeth, which is really interesting as it's always great to see different interpretations of famous stories.

3. Pan

I'm not going to lie. The only reason I want to see this is because Cara Delevingne is in it...

4. The Intern

Any movie about interning for an online fashion site is going to be on my must-watch list - regardless of if it focuses on a 70 year-old man! The trailer for this film also looked really funny so that's a plus.

5. Ed Sheeran - Jumpers for Goalposts

I adore Ed Sheeran and his music - he's one of the few male celebrities, let alone singers, I actually like. I think his concert film would be really interesting and I'd love to see behind-the-scenes of how he writes his songs but I can't say I'm ecstatic about the running time of 180 minutes.

6. Trainwreck

I'm still undecided about whether I like Amy Schumer. I feel like her comedy is a real hit-or-miss with me. However, this film does look like the type I'd usually watch - especially as I loved Bridesmaids!

What movies are on your must-watch list? Do you agree with my picks?
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Four Things I Hate About Bloggers Attending London Fashion Week

Don't get me wrong - I adore London Fashion Week. That's why I included it in my 16 Things I Love About Autumn post. But as we approach the halfway point of the SS16 shows, there are a few things I have to voice and just can't hold back any more about what LFW has become - at least, in my experience as part of the bloggersphere.

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1. The No Smiling Rule

I can't bear looking through Instagram or watching livestreams of shows and seeing everyone in the audience sat there looking absolutely miserable. Even on the social media of bloggers attending LFW, they still seem to have this constant irritated expression on like it's illegal to look as if you're having even an ounce of fun. I get it - it's such a tough life running around the city, sitting in the frow amongst celebs and having so much responsibility and all that, right? Being the mysterious It Girl who's above smiling isn't cool, it's lame and boring.

2. The Sycophancy

When was the last time you read a blogger's post on a collection which wasn't them praising it and declaring it as pure genius? Maybe I'm following the wrong people, but everyone I see just blindly goes on about how amazing every single designer's collection is without ever actually forming their own opinion. Yes, some of the collections are pretty damn divine, but I don't think anyone could deny that there isn't a striking amount of arse-licking on the behalf of bloggers. It seems to me like every blogger attending a show seems to take on the role of their PR girl for about two weeks afterwards. Take for instance - today's Topshop Unique show. I thought the ghastly polka-dot prints at the beginning were horrendous but it got better as the show went on and by the finale I had to admit that the collection was actually pretty good. If I was writing a review of the show, I would make sure to mention both the positive and negative parts about it. However, it seems to me that when bloggers who actually attend the show in person write reviews, they just state facts about it and only talk about how they hashtag LOVE everything. A lot of people will read this and think 'Oh, you obvs just don't understand fashion' but I really don't think that's the case. I do think fashion is about expression and often find beauty in the 'ugliest' things that everyone else dislikes, but I also have this thing called a free-thinking mind which forms its own opinions. What have bloggers become if they just mindlessly praise everything they get invited to see because they want to seem like they're fashionable?

3. The Sense of Entitlement

The casual tweet about popping down to see a show... the subtle snap of an invitation... 'oh, look what randomly arrived!' - all of these things done by bloggers seem to come with an air of arrogance. Like by being invited to London Fashion Week they've achieved maximum street cred and don't want to ruin their new-found status by seeming excited about anything. Way too many bloggers simply expect to be invited and therefore don't seem to be grateful for the opportunity, which is kinda rude in my opinion. Not just in general, but especially to the designers themselves.

4. The Desperation

Throw on the loudest, most extravagant clothing you own and get yourself down to Somerset House in some sky-high heels and an ugly hat. Why? Because you HAVE to be snapped by street-style photographers who will look at your outfit and see how amazingly creative and deep you are, right? (Side note: most of the bloggers who do this don't even have tickets to any shows!) It's just so desperate. And I don't mean that in a way like I think I'm superior. It's more like I can't understand why bloggers degrade themselves to such a shallow level and act like complete idiots just for their five minutes of fame. Please, do yourself a favour and just stay at home. You're better than this.

And that, my friends, is why I will probably never be invited to London Fashion Week in this lifetime. Despite what I've said, I would like to go. I enjoy seeing the collections and I think British fashion is something we should be really proud of. I just can't stand how shallow and superficial the entire farce is. If I went as a blogger, I would voice my own opinions and not conform to the way designers want you to suck up to them. I just can't deal with all the pretence of the fashion industry. For that reason, I can't see myself sat on the frow any time soon. Although if anyone agrees with what I've said, I'd be very willing to start a revolution for us non-conforming bloggers, with strong opinions, who don't change for other people to attend LFW...!

What do you think of bloggers attending LFW? 

Let me know if you have anything to add to this list! 

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16 Things I Love About Autumn

My favourite season is finally here... I'm so bored of relatively warm weather and am totally wishing for a cool autumn breeze now. Although, I'll probably have something different to say when it actualy gets colder! It may only be the start of September but I'm already mentally anticipating all the amazing features of autumn that are coming up in the months ahead. Who's with me?

1. Crisp weather

2. Crunchy leaves 

3. London Fashion Week

4. Oversized jumpers

5. Wearing earthy tones

6. Fluffy socks

7. Great evening TV (X Factor, Gogglebox, I'm A Celeb...)

8. Dark lipstick

9. Bonfire night

10. Halloween sweets

11. Apricity

12. Onesies

13. Carving pumpkins

14. Warm drinks

15. Bright colours

16. The magical atmosphere

What's your favourite thing about autumn?
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The 5 Must-Have Apps You Need In Your Life

Let's face it - phones are becoming an integral part of our daily lives. While many will be quick to criticise and preach about the decline of face-to-face socialisation, I'd rather embrace technology and focus on how we can use it to improve our experiences. There's an app for everything nowadays (some are just ridiculous!) so I've decided to generate a list of my top five favourites which I feel are must-haves. This obvs excludes the social media apps nearly everybody has (Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc) and all links below are directed to the UK App Store for iPhones. But the best part about it? Each one is completely FREE to download!

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FASHION: Feels
If you haven’t seen me promoting this app on social media, where have you been hiding all this time? The feels app is basically my new BFF. That’s how much I’m constantly browsing on it. For bloggers like me who also have an interest in modelling, feels is great to utilise as it’s in direct collaboration with Storm models - so you get to post your latest looks whilst also being in with the chance of getting spotted by industry leaders. I think it’s super inspiring to be able to keep up with so many people’s individual styles from all around the world. Be sure to check out my profile to be the first to see my new outfits before they go live here on Lunar Look! *Note: make sure your photography is on point before you start uploading as your images have to be approved before they go live*

MUSIC: Shazam
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you hear an awesome song playing in a shop or something and you really want to find out its title/artist but have no idea how to? If so, this app is your saviour! All you have to do is open up the app when a song is playing, click the 'Shazam' button and the app automatically tells you all the info on the song and allows you to share it on your profile. I have no idea how the technology behind it works but I have to say, it truly is a blessing to be living in 2015 when there are handy inventions like this.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Photo Grid
Instagram is taking the world by storm - so how annoying is it when you have the perfect photo but, god forbid, you can’t fit it in the app’s pesky frame without someone’s head being sacrificed? This collage app saved my life back in 2012 when I first got Instagram as I can now place a white border around images, allowing me to still fit full size pics in Instagram’s square sized frame. Whoop.

WORDS: Evernote
In the past I utilised this app daily in order to read books I’d digitally downloaded as PDF files on my phone, however I’ve now come to realise that the app seems to have changed its settings so that only premium users can view their notes while offline. That’s kind of annoying but I did find the app to be really useful so if you don’t mind using mobile data or upgrading your account, I’d still definitely recommend this app for reading/writing on the go. What’s best is that your notes can be instantly synced across all your devices as you’re logged in with your own user account.

FOOD: KFC Colonel’s Club
I absolutely love KFC. I don’t care how many times people give lectures on how ‘unhealthy’ it is - it will always be my favourite fast food by far (or at least until they invent some new places). So as you can imagine, when this reward system came out this summer I was pretty damn ecstatic over it. Getting 'chicken stamps’ just for eating there and trading them in for free food? Yes please. I’m pretty sure I claimed my first reward within the first 3 weeks it was live. They also have a physical card which you can collect stamps on but I think the app is so much easier as most people carry their phone around with them anyway. The only downside I’ve found to this app is that you have to spend a minimum of £3 in order to collect a stamp. I usually only spend £1.99, and even if I bought a drink with that it’s still only going to be just under £3 mark. So be sure to order with your friends (or just treat yourself!)

What must-have apps have you got on your phone?

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17 Life Lessons in 17 Years

I will be turning seventeen this week (13th August if you fancy surprising me!) so I thought it’d be the perfect time to make a little post highlighting some of the most important truths I’ve learnt over the years. I’m definitely the kind of person who’s inclined to question everything and I don’t easily accept the dogmas so many have been blindly conditioned to believe - so these ‘lessons’ are pieces of knowledge that I’ve thoroughly thought about, put into practice, and genuinely have unwavering faith in the power they hold.

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1) A fact is just a widely-accepted opinion.

2) It is none of my business what other people think of me.

3) Gratitude is the open door to abundance.

4) Nothing is right or wrong; it is only thinking that makes it so.

5) You have absolutely zero control over any other human being besides yourself.

6) Take the road less travelled by and you won’t go far wrong.

7) There are only two emotions - one feels good and the other feels bad.

8) Nobody has ever become poor by giving.

9) We are always given a choice.

10) Time is a man-made construction. The only moment that exists is now.

11) Anyone that ever accomplished anything did not know how they were going to do it. They only knew that they were going to do it.

12) Question everything until you understand WHY it is true.

13) There are no standstills in life. You are either moving closer or further away from your goal.

14) Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. You are eternal life.

15) If the Universe didn’t need you, you wouldn’t be here.

16) Well-Being is the basis of All-That-Is. You only have to allow it like the air you breathe.

17) We are all one.

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15 Things That Happen To Everyone When Going To The Cinema Alone

I recently went to the cinema by myself (see my Paper Towns review post) and for some reason everybody seems to think that's a strange thing to do. I've never really understood why it's so socially unacceptable to go places by yourself - I do it all the time and it's so much better in my opinion. I feel like it's important to spend time in solitude and know how to not be defined by another person all the time. It's not that I refuse to go with somebody else, it was just that I really wanted to see the film so why would I let not having anyone as company stop me? I find it worrying that there are people who would actually refrain from doing something they want to just because they're scared to be alone. Anyway, going to the cinema isn't really the most sociable of experiences in the first place; it's not even like you can talk to each other!!! I definitely think we should remove the social stigma of seeing movies by yourself - I'm already planning my next trip and I can't wait to do it again.

1. You go to book the film with somebody else with you and the cashier automatically puts through two tickets so you have to awkwardly explain that you just want one

2. Your mother standing beside you slowly edges away and starts pointing at you to make it clear that she is NOT the loner in this duo

3. The cashier still looks confused and takes at least thirty seconds to comprehend the fact that you actually want to go alone (shocking, I know)

4. You get given a premier seat and your dad jokingly asks whether it has 'LL' written on the back

5. It's time to queue and you are the ONLY one not excitedly talking about the film to your friend beside you

6. Taking your seat and going on your phone for a bit before suddenly wondering 'crap what it everyone thinks I'm texting my friends cause I've been stood up or something'  

7. Then you stop being a weirdo and remember that you couldn't care less what people think

8. 'I mean, c'mon... I may be alone but that just means I don't have to share my food with anyone'

9. You become super aware of your surroundings *sends mental death stare in the direction of the people behind me with their feet on my chair*

10. You don't know whether to be glad or offended that the entire row of seats next to you are empty

11. The movie finally starts and you are super relieved that you can enjoy it without being distracted by somebody next to you constantly asking what's going on 

12. There are no awkward moments where you feel obliged to laugh at a scene just because your friend is

13. *revels over getting both armrests to yourself*

14. You spot somebody else sitting alone *mini fist pump* oh wait... there's their friend

15. The movie finishes and you can actually go home straight away without having to wait outside the toilets for your friend (do I just have a strong-bladder compared to everyone else?)

What's your view on going to the cinema alone? Sad or smart?
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57 Things To Do When You're Bored This Summer

The first week of summer has officially passed and students all around the country (and world) are already starting to complain that they're bored. I have no plans this holiday besides my birthday and A level results day (which just happens to be on the same date!) but luckily I'm the kind of person who finds 'doing nothing' to be enjoyable. I am perfectly content in the moment without needing to 'do' different activities constantly. However, not everyone is like me - so I've compiled a handy list of 57 things to get involved in when you need to cure the boredom:

1. Go to the beach 

2. Paint your nails

3. Read a book 

4. Go to the cinema

5. Tidy your room

6. Go to a car boot sale

7. Get a haircut

8. Go shopping 

9. Swap clothes with friends

10. Bake treats 

11. Go for a walk 

12. Make smoothies 

13. Pick up a new hobby

14. Have a blogathon

15. Play The Sims 

16. Start a conversation with someone new

17. Go on a bike ride

18. Spend a day exploring a city you’ve never been to

19. Write poetry 

20. Sit still and meditate 

21. Give yourself a makeover 

22. Enter competitions/giveaways

23. Listen to music channels 

24. Comment on every new post on your Bloglovin feed

25. Relax in the garden

26. Check/reply to your emails

27. Hop on a bus and people watch 

28. Have a barbecue 

29. Find an ice cream van

30. Clean your makeup brushes

31. Catch up on your favourite TV series

32. Have a bath 

33. Send a nice tweet to 5 people on your timeline 

34. Play a board/card game 

35. Watch an inspiring speech on YouTube

36. Organise your outfits for the week

37. Participate in a blogger chat

38. Take random photographs

39. Go to the library and check out a book at random 

40. Go fruit picking 

41. Clear out your phone’s camera roll

42. Go crabbing 

43. Write a heartfelt letter to someone but don’t send it

44. Read a Shakespeare play

45. Learn a new language

46. Explore on Google Maps

47. Write a Christmas/birthday wishlist 

48. Participate in the 30 days of yoga challenge

49. Learn new words on vocabulary.com

50. Wash your car

51. Redesign your blog layout

52. Go roller-skating

53. Put on a face mask

54. Paint something

55. Do a crossword

56. Watch a show at the theatre

57. Study ahead for the upcoming term

What exciting things are you getting up to this summer?

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Slow Down... 5 Daily Steps To Mindfulness

“You are a human being, not a human doing.”

I’ve done a lot of observing (ok, people-watching) in my life, and one massive thing that always intrigues me is mankind’s heavily-constructed perception of ‘time’. Or more notably, how so many view it as being something that’s elusive and fleeting, like there’s never quite enough of it. Sounds crazy to me, but it is a common misconception. So heavily ingrained that the majority of humans live with the constant fear that ‘time’ – something that doesn’t even concretely exist - will slip out of their hands if they’re not careful enough. They are constantly rushing around from one task to the next, ticking off goals on a check-list in an attempt to get to some ‘final destination’, always looking to move on to the next big thing before they have truly taken in the bliss of what we call the ‘NOW’. To put it plainly, they are simply never satisfied.

If you’re someone who’s reading this and thinking ‘nope, I genuinely live in every moment’, then great. If you’re someone who’s saying that but really lying to yourself, then not-so-great. It’s okay to admit that you’ve been tricked by the illusion of time. In fact, it’s completely necessary to be honest with yourself in order to progress. The truth is that most of us humans have been caught in this trap; it’s all we’ve been taught thus all we’ve ever known. In a world that sometimes feels like it spins too fast and burns too bright, it can be difficult, and even scary, to slow down and entirely put your trust into the present moment, feeling completely grateful and at ease with where you are whilst also being eager for more. (This is what we refer to as the optimal vantage point for creation.)

In fact, I don’t think it’s until we find ourselves in situations such as sitting in a dentist’s waiting room without a phone or anything to do, that we even realise how little we are truly aware in each moment. When you find yourself with no distractions, nothing to absent-mindedly fiddle with, no background noise - how many of you begin to get restless and search for something to do? I think I already know the answer. Many of us have gotten to this point where our lives ARE simply ‘waiting rooms’; we spend all week waiting for Friday and all year waiting for summer with the misguided mind-set that happiness is something that comes as an end-result AFTER we have completed ‘X’ tasks. Well I’m here to tell you that whoever told you that, is wrong. It’s all backwards. When you chase things, they run away. You have to attract them. Feel good NOW and watch the joy manifest itself into your experience and unfold in front of you. Forget the concept of time – past and future – the only moment that exists is NOW. Live in it. Feel joyful. Be.

HOW?
Now that you’re beginning to see the vital importance of mindfulness, here are a few important bites of knowledge to refresh your understanding, and some steps you can take to ensure you’re moving forwards:

1. The joy is in the journey
This maxim is thrown around like it’s going out of fashion, but few truly understand the piece of golden knowledge encapsulated within the proverb. “You can’t have a happy ending to an unhappy journey.” When you feel joyful and content in this present moment you have no need nor desire to even begin worrying about what your destination will be like, because your choice to head down a path of bliss and well-being means that the universe has no other option but to keep responding to the positive vibration you are offering.

2. Be still and alone
You don’t realise how incompetent humans are at simply sitting still and existing until you’re sat in a yoga class with a bunch of people who can’t even hold the Lotus position for more than 30 seconds. The need for constant stimulation is a human coping mechanism utilised to distract ourselves from the solitudinous nature of our existence. You are a human being, not a human doing; it’s incredible how many people have forgotten to do just that.

3. Become aware of your breathing
Yes, there is an important reason why this plays such a huge part in meditation. Focusing on your breathing not only helps you to relax, but it also forces you to be aware of yourself and the life that you hold at this very moment in time. Respiration is nothing but a transfer of energy – inhale the vibes you do want and exhale all that no longer serves you. When you steer every aspect of your attention to such an intricate body process, the mind has no option but to let go of all other worries that no longer exist as you are mindful.

4. Silence
Ah, the sheer beauty of it. I can’t think of any other song of the universe I’d rather listen to. Shut off that background noise and focus on creating peace from within, not from without. Silence speaks volumes when you open your ears to it.

5. Run the day (before it runs you)

If only instead of immediately checking your phone as you wake up each morning, we would all take a moment to mentally list 10 things we’re thankful for, stay quiet for 5 minutes and send love to 3 people who are bothering us – our lives would be forever changed.

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38 Thoughts Every Fan Has At A Taylor Swift Concert (1989 World Tour)

 As many of you know, I'm heading to BST Hyde Park tomorrow for Taylor Swift's London date of the 1989 World Tour and I'm super excited about it! I follow a lot of fans on Tumblr who have already experienced the tour, so I thought it would be fun to put together a little list of some of the most popular thoughts people have had whilst watching her show - I haven't seen a single person disappointed with any part of it. I feel like Taylor will bring out a few surprises tomorrow though, so I can't wait to see what she has in store for us!

1. I wonder if Taylor will notice me if I spam Tumblr with photos of my costume and sign beforehand... (Somehow you always get missed out)

2. Oo I definitely need 5 more T-Shirts with Taylor's face on to add to my already expansive collection

3. Wow this queue for the Taylor Nation booth is rather long

4. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT 'CAUSE KEVIN WAS THERE

5. Oh crap we missed half of Vance Joy's set

6. But look at how cute my Taylor Nation photo is

7. *takes seats inside arena and starts visualising Taylor on the stage in front of you* (you don't even care if she was a million miles away because STILL, TAYLOR SWIFT)

8. *sees 1837645 cheerleaders from the Shake It Off music video*

9.  OMG 'FEEL SO CLOSE' IS PLAYING = 1. Taylor's coming on soon and 2. TAYVIN FEELS

10. ♪ Welcome to New York ♪ NOOOOOO WELCOME  TO [city name] TAYLOR!!!

11. MAMA SWIFT (aka Andrea) IS IN THE BUILDING

12. Nope. I'm not jealous of those lucky fans who just got picked for Loft '89. Not at all. I'm fine, really.

13. Oh it's cool 'cause they're my Tumblr pals anyway

14. "Hi, I'm Taylor" WE KNOW

15. Wow these complimentary light up bracelets are going INSANE the crowd looks amazing

16. I wonder where I can get a cute light-up dress like Taylor's... *makes mental note*

17. WTF how is Taylor dancing like that in those killer heels

18. ♪ You Are In Love ♪  okay this is such a good duet with the crowd

19. Why is Taylor on the floor

20. Oh it's just some epic dance move, phew

21. * Clean speech* No I'm not crying I just have something stuck in my eye

22. DID TAYLOR ALISON SWIFT JUST CALL ME HER FRIEND

23. OMG Style is next I wonder if Taylor's gonna bring out her model BFFs

24. OR MAYBE EVEN A GUEST PERFORMER *Ed Sheeran please*

25. ♪  'CAUSE BABY NOW WE GOT BAD BLOOD ♪  take that Katy Perry

26. C'mon Christian do something silly and make her laugh again

27. YASSSSS

28. I never thought Taylor Swift raging to a rock remix and making strange growling noises would be something so great to see but turns out it is

29. ♪  His hands are in my hair, is clothes are in my room ♪  Wait did Taylor just wink to us

30. PAPER AIRPLANES ARE FLYING AND IT'S SO PRETTY

31. I wonder what colour sparkly skirt Taylor is going to wear for Shake It Off today

32. YES GREEN SHE LOOKS LIKE A CUTE CHRISTMAS TREE

33. NO she's blowing kisses and waving goodbye

34. Don't leave Taylor no stop

35. Now I'm lying on the cold hard ground scooping up confetti

36. *uploads Instagram photos with captions like 'All the kingdom lights shined just for me and you' or 'I was enchanted to meet you' if you're lucky enough*

37. *logs onto Tumblr* Taylor where are you it's time for Taylurking

38. *goes to bed feeling miserable and magical because Taylor Swift is an incredible human being and u miss her already*

Can you relate to any thoughts on this list? 

Let me know what tour date you're going to in the comments below!
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10 Things I Learnt From Competing In My First Beauty Pageant

As many of you know, from this blog post and my Instagram, last month I had the 'delight' (note: inverted commas) of representing Miss Teen Bournemouth in the national final of Miss British Isles 2015. Ok - it wasn't THAT bad - but it was certainly an experience that I found to be blog-worthy and interesting to write about, as more of a social observation style article. The pageant sphere, while not as exaggerated as the stereotype makes it seem, most certainly is a bizarre world which I have to say, I don't think I am particularly suited for. It was a fun event and I did gain a few Facebook friends out of it, but my favourite part was definitely getting the first-hand 'scoop' on what it's REALLY like. Here are just a few of the life lessons I learnt from being a beauty queen for a day..

Me struttin' my stuff...

The Top 10 Trends of 2014

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… this may not be the opening of a Charles Dickens’ novel, but such a phrase could never have rang more true in summing up 2014. It seems that this year was one giant rollercoaster of trends and we’ve seen it ALL - from the classic to the crazy – but there are always certain fads that make an imprint and stick with us. I’ve picked out my favourite (and not so favourite) trends that have caused a storm in the fashion-sphere during the past twelve months:

5 Co-ord Summer Must Haves

Co-ords are making a massive statement this summer, and who could be surprised? They're edgy, versatile and most importantly, take away the effort of attempting to piece together a top and a bottom! So whether you prefer to go short or long, bold print or basics, matchy-matchy or mix it up, co-ords are a HUGE trend not to be missed out on. 

Here are my personal top five favourites that are certain to add style to your summer wardrobe: