Tuesday, 27 August 2013

California Cool.


Back in May, ASOS sent me the newest issue of their magazine. The cover featured a band of three girls, sisters in fact, who I had heard of, but knew very little about. They went by the name of Haim. 
I found their article pretty interesting so I figured I'd check their music. 
What's come out of that, is a whole summer of me being completely obsessed with this Californian trio.

They play alternative rock which has a real indie, breezy up-tempo feel to it which is so infectious I just want to dance and sway around every time I hear them.
There's lead vocalist/guitarist Danielle, big sis Este, who plays bass and Alana "Baby Haim" who plays pretty much everything else. And they've created a sound which has somehow become the soundtrack to my summer of 2013. Which is fine.

They're music isn't the only thing I'm obsessed with though: each has long thick hair and their style oozes the same free spirit that songs do. They have the same late-70's vibe to their style that I'm completely in love  with- it's as if hippy and punk had three children together.
All I want to do is raid their wardrobes.

I've watched them seriously blow up this summer- they've played almost every major festival here in the UK, as well as a few other huge shows here and in Europe, despite the fact they've yet to release an album. But that's a given; they're literally covered with talent. 


So my question is, where do I sign up to become the 4th Haim sister?

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Race For Life Photo Diary.


On Saturday me and my friend, Katie, did the Race For Life in Brighton.

This was my first time doing the RFL and, despite it being so hot we were practically melting, I had ALOT of fun.
We finished 5k in about an hour -it was up a hill so we walked it instead of running- and naturally we skipped across the finish line singing One Direction!

Together Me and Katie raised just over £300 for Cancer Research. Which is a fantastic charity and I'm very happy we managed to raise that amount.
Hopefully I'll be able to do it again next year.

If you would like to read more about the charity or would like to donate then please click here.
Much Love.

Saturday, 22 June 2013

Spotify.

The other day I created a spotify!!
I don't really know what I'm doing yet but if you'd like to follow then just press here.

I thought it would be a fun idea to let you guys hear what I've been listening to this summer (if you can call this summer -its gone back to winter today erghhh) so I made a playlist of my current favourites songs and ones that I've been listening to a lot recently.


I hope you like it!
Maybe I'll make more of these in the future.
Doyou have any recommendations for me?
Much Love.

Saturday, 1 June 2013

Embrace Being Weird.

Photo from my Instagram

I picked up this tank top in London yesterday evening.
I went to see one of my favourite bands, The Summer Set, last night who, as per usual, put on an incredible show. They had two support acts -Natives and Action Item. And AI were selling this little beauty.

I think we all need a little reminder of this sometimes. I know I am someone that constantly looks in the mirror just to pick out things I don't like about myself and things I'd like to change. But those are the things that make me, well, me!

I know I'm not perfect -no one is. And having this saying around me isn't going to make me stop critising myself constantly. But I think it will remind me to stop obsessing over stupid small things that no one else ever notices. 

I think everyone needs a reminder that it's ok to be different. If we all looked the same think how boring life would be
So embrace being different and embrace being weird. And maybe we won't be stressing so much over little things that don't really matter.

An also, I bet there's someone out there that really loves that little flaw your dying to change. 

Much Love.



Saturday, 18 May 2013

Memory Lane Take 2.


On Thursday Me and my Aunt went to Brighton to see McFly. Again...
I did warn you this post was coming.

In a way this was better than Tuesday night. We had a cheeky surprise acoustic set from James Bourne. (Top Picture) Who I've actually been waiting over ten years to see live. 
He's a big part of the reason I got into music and why I love so many bands/ artists that I love today -including Mcfly. So the fact that he did a surprise set made my entire life.

I managed to get second row for both him and The Vamps. Who, P.S, were even better Thursday than they were Tuesday. If that's possible.

Mcfly never fail to put on an amazing show and I think that's one of the reasons how they're still going strong after ten years. I think they're the only band that I have a huge smile plastered on my face throughout their entire show. 
They've gotten me through a lot of stuff over these past ten years and I can guarantee that they'll be the band that gets me through whatever else life decides to throw at me. 

I also managed to get a few more videos (in HQ) for everyone. 

Much Love.


       
       James Bourne -Beautiful Girls Are The Loneliest                                                   The Vamps -Wild Heart



       
               The Vamps -Little Things (1D Cover)                                                      Mcfly -I'll Be Ok/Bubblewrap

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Memory Lane Take 1.


I've said it before and I'll most likely say it again -you've been warned- Mcfly are my favourite band.
Last night was the ninth time I've seen them live. And I swear they get better everytime.
My tenth Mcfly show will be tomorrow evening so expect another blog post Friday sometime.

The support act was The Vamps, (see second picture) who I actually knew beforehand through youtube and because they're friends with Carrie.
But they were so good live and I highly suggest you check them out if you haven't already.

I did take more photos and a video The Vamps last night. But my camera decided to delete them all before I could upload them. I managed to recover a few though.
Hopefully I'll get some good ones tomorrow night.

Here's a video I took of Mcfly performing Obviously.
Dougie decided to tell a little story of how the band got together and Harry said he should do it in a RomCom way.
So enjoy. And I'll see you Friday with some more Mcfly for you all. 




Monday, 6 May 2013

BBQ Time.



I can't even begin to tell you how happy summer makes me.
Especially after the ridiculously long and hard winter we've endured.
It sounds stupid but I definitely think the weather changes peoples mood.  Everyone's much more relaxed and don't seem so stressed. Almost everyone's smiley and chatty and they aren't they complaining as much.
Plus I get the chance to wear all summery clothes I brought over the winter.

I've spent the week sunbathing, listening to good music, reading magazines and drinking Pimms.


Summertime in England means BBQ (summer being anything over 15 degrees)
We don't get much of a summer here so when we do we tend to go a bit over the top. Well, we do have to make the most of it!
This evening my brother hosted a little family BBQ in his new flat. Which was lovely.
I seem to have got a bit burnt today though.
It's a tough life being ginger.