Today I am heading off to London with my boyfriend for a couple of days so I thought I'd do a Music Monday for the songs that will definitely be on my playlist for the coach journey!
1) From Eden by Hozier

This is what I call proper music! Stemming from my love of Take Me To Church I was so excited to see this new music video, I like the little stories they contain which aren't totally obvious at the same time.

I have a severe case of Wanderlust.

wanderlust ˈwɒndəlʌst/

  (noun): a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world.

So I am in my final year of school and am having to make some big decisions about my future at the moment: do I go to University, or go to College, or get a permanent job...

But I don't have a clue.

Film Review | The Riot Club (15) ***

Directed By: Lone Scherfig Starring: Sam Claflin, Max Irons, Douglas Booth, and Natalie Dormer
Based on Laura Wade's critically-acclaimed play "Posh", The Riot Club is a cocktail of absolute hilarity and pure shock, leaving me feeling shaken and not stirred by the end of it.

#TeenBlogSeries - Balancing Blogging With School

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar (Anouska Millar) and Beth (Miss Beauty Obsession) have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com.
Week Seven already!
What's my secret to studying A Levels and maintaining a blog? Well there isn't really one... 

Barry M A/W 2014 Nail Varnishes

Okay so for the last month I have been totally obsessing over the new Barry M Autumn/Winter Nail Varishes and I finally treated myself to a couple on payday! I bought the shades Vintage Violet and Mustard. Separately I love them but I also think they look great together. 

Bleach London Hair Crayon Review

For some reason I am having major festival blues this week! I have just managed to book my end of Year 13 girls holiday to Zante and I just want to get back in the party spirit!
So before I went to Reading Festival I decided I wanted to colour my hair, but not permanently as I quite like my natural hair colour. I did some research and in the end bought this : Bleach London Hair Crayon in the colour 'The Big Pink'.

Music Monday #4

Hi there!

Since having such an amazing time at Reading Festival, I have really been getting into my music again. There have been a few new artists added to my playlists and then there are my hold favourites!

1) Rude by Magic!

This has been on repeat for at least the last month! I just love it...yes the lyrics make no sense but it's so catchy!!

#TeenBlogSeries - Healthy Food Recipe

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar (Anouska Millar) and Beth (Miss Beauty Obsession) have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com.

Quatre Semaines!

I like this weeks post as it gives non-beauty/fashion bloggers another maybe easier option:

A Healthy Food Recipe

So I am making a Halloumi and Kidney Bean Salad!

The Harry Potter Tag

 This is the best tag for me ever! So thank you to Hayley from Water Painted Dreams for doing this yourself and allowing me to find it!!  

#TeenBlogSeries - Fall Fashion Picks

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar (Anouska Millar) and Beth (Miss Beauty Obsession) have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com.
Woche Drei!! 
This weeks topic is: Favourite High Street Shop and Picks!

What's In My Bag? | Back To School Edition

I'm crying inside right now. I went back to school today.

It's a bit weird to think that it was my last first day of school...ever.

So in light of the new term, and because I got a new bag, I've decided to do a what's in my bag for school!

#TeenBogSeries - My Face Routine

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar (Anouska Millar) and Beth (Miss Beauty Obsession) have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com. It's week two!

Reading Festival 2014

I may have lied a few posts back...
Reading Festival is the highlight of my summer!
This was my first proper festival so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I already want to go back; It was such an amazing weekend with some amazing people watching some amazing bands!

#TeenBlogSeries - Lets Get To Know Each Other A Little

(I'm centre back)

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar (Anouska Millar) and Beth (Miss Beauty Obsession) have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to get involved email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com.

London Adventure 2.0

Hi there!

My summer holiday this year was just going to London for a few days with my mum. I had such a lovely time doing really touristy things and shopping and of course eating lush food!

Mamma Mia at The Novello Theatre

This has to be the highlight of my summer so far! On Monday I was lucky enough to go and see Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre in London! It was one of the best shows I have ever seen (and I've seen a lot!), ABBA's music mixed with an amazing cast made such a fun night.

If You're A Bird, I'm A Bird

Hi Reader!

I love making these little Style Steal posts, so I thought I'd make on for one of my favourite movies ever:
The Notebook.

If You're A Bird, I'm A Bird

       

ModCloth | Topshop | ModCloth

NOTW 003 - Statement Sally

This weeks nails have a bit of a blue theme!

Again I am using my trusty Barry M's but this time I'm adding some Sally Hansen!

The Switch.

Hi there! I've recently made a change to the products in my daily make up bag. I swapped my foundation for a BB Cream! And yes I'm about three years late to the bandwagon since BB Creams first appeared in western countries in around 2011, but hey-ho!  

Julius Caesar at The Globe

So last Thursday I hopped on a coach (a swanky first class Turners one!) with the rest of the people doing Performing Arts and Theatre Studies at my school and we headed to London! The purpose of this? To see Julius Caesar at Shakespeare's Globe!

Mini Belgian Holiday Haul!

Hello! Just a quick post this week as I am busy getting back into the swing of school and all that jazz!

 So, I thought I'd show you lovely people the few things I bought (other than chocolate!) when I was in Belgium a couple of weeks ago!

These beautiful nail varnishes were from a cool shop called Hema which sells a little bit of everything including the items below!

I love stationery and I couldn't resist getting these beautiful fabric tapes! 

Hema's make up range it pretty decent for what it is and I just happened to be looking for some new eye make up brushes when we were there! This is so handy for travelling as well!

And finally I also got these funky print shorts from a store called Vero Moda. I'm yet to see a store here in Britain, only in Europe but the brand is available on ASOS! I love the shorts as they are loose and perfect for a festival look!

 

That's it for my foreign purchases this time round! Which is your favourite? Comment below!

- Amy Caitlin xo

My Belgian Adventure!

Hi there!

I've been on my travels again and this time I went to Bruge in Belgium! This time I went with my parents as my exams finished before the end of study leave so I thought - why not?

We went for six days and actually spent five of them just in Bruge there was that much to see! On the other we went to Ghent and Ypres.
It was actually really nice and relaxing being able to get up, wonder around the town, look in some shops, go home and do a bit more relaxing before heading out for dinner!

So here are some pictures from the trip!

DIY | Beautiful Bunting!

Yay! All my exams are finished so no more revising!

And now I have a bit of spare time on my hands I thought I would get a little creative!

Here are my instructions on how to make some adorable bunting in 5 easy steps!

What You'll Need

Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Pins
Your chosen fabric(s)
Fabric scissors 
Thread
Sewing Machine
Iron
Ribbon or bias binding

Step 1:

 First you will need to cut out a template using paper or card. For the ones I made I decided on 11cm.

Step 2:

Then fold your first piece of fabric in half so that you will have two triangles from each fabric.
Have the right sides facing.

It's a little hard to tell with this fabric but it is right sides facing!

Pin the template to the open end and cut around it.

Repeat for however many triangles you wish to make.

Step 3:

Next you will need to set up your sewing machine, I decided to just use white thread as it would fit with all my materials and would save me having to keep changing the thread!

Use straight stitch to stitch around the edges of your triangles except the top. 

At this point you can cut the excess point off of the triangle to save the bottom being a bit chunky like mine are.

Step 4:

Now turn the triangles the right way round.

And iron them so that they stay all flat and pretty when you hang them up.

Step 5:

Okay, so now it's time to actually put the triangles onto the ribbon, thread or bias binding you are using.

Measure how much you will need according on where you are wanting to hang it.

Equally line out your triangles along the ribbon.

Then fold it in half and pin it in place.

You will then need to stitch this with your machine again to hold the triangles in place.

 And ta-dah! You have some beautiful bunting to brighten up your home!

I hope this post is helpful to any DIYers!! and if any of you make your own bunting I would love to see it!

- Amy Caitlin xo

Get Your Very Own FREE Graze Box!

Hi there!

I got the opportunity to get my own FREE Graze box so I thought I would show you lovelies what I received.

The different snacks!

First are these Jaffa Cake Flapjacks which are hands down my favourite thing in this box! They are so delicious that I litterally made the 'mmm' sound as I bit into it!

Verdict: Love!

Then Basil and Garlic Olives.

I love olives so I was quite keen to try these! They had an almost overpowering taste of basil but never the less they were still enjoyable!

Verdict: Try

Now, these may be called Boston Baguettes but they are really just like tomato-ey bread sticks!

The gorgeous tomato taste goes really well with the tang of the BBQ relish.


Verdict: Like!

And lastly, Lightly Salted Pistachios. Now, I'm not really a nut person normally except for the hazelnut which is in the purple Quality Street so I thought I'd give it a go...and I have to say I didn't like them. They were quite salty and had a little bit of a weird after taste.                                                                

Verdict: Bin

So what can you take away from this post?

You too can get your first, fifth and tenth box free with my personal friend code!

AMYL3M2WB

 I would just like to thank Graze for how personalised my box felt as I had gone online and picked what I would like to try before hand and there were no nasty surprises!

Happy Snacking!

- Amy Caitlin xo

Collective Spring Haul 2014

So, according to the internet, May is still Spring! Therefore it is acceptable to still call this a "Spring Haul", even if I am a bit late!

Tops

This shirt I got in a lush little vintage store in Bristol called Sobey's!

It was £20.00

 I absolutely adore the collar, it's such a beautiful detail and would brighten any outfit.

This spring I am loving oversized clothes as you will soon see!

These shirts are from Matalan for £14.00 each!

I like the loose boyfriend fit as sometimes, with the English weather, it's too hot for a jacket but too chilly for short sleeves! And the looseness means that you don't get hot and sticky!

Bottoms

Yay! I have finally found a pair of shorts which cover my bum and fit nicely!
I am so not keen on the hot pants style as I always feel self concious - even though I'm a small size I have quite big thighs so I just get uncomfortable.

These are "Mom" style, acid wash denim with deliberate distressing and are high waisted.
They were £19.99 also from New Look!

This gorgeous skirt was only £7.00 in the New Look sale!

It is an A-Line style and the material is quite thick so makes it so comfy to wear! Even though it's thick, I don't get too hot in it.

Shoes

 And now for the shoes!

These mint sandles are my favourite thing from this haul!
They are so comfy and were only £8.00 from Primark! Can you believe it?!

I really love the toe design and the fact that it's got a little bit of a chunky sole so you're not completely on the floor.

I also bought some new converse style trainers from Matalan for £12.00 as my previous ones had a mahoosive hole in!

Trainers are a good way to make dresses and skirts a bit more casual for everyday way and also to make your feet more durable!!

This haul was definitely not bought all at once! It's everything I have accumulated throughout this season!
Comment below with you favourite item!

- Amy Caitlin xo