October favourites: Beauty, fashion, music

Happy first of the month!

It's favourites time yet again! October is definitely of one of my favourite months and I'm sad to see it ending, but it also signifies and brings into realisation that christmas is just around the corner (8 weeks, precisely). I have a wide array of favourite this month in all categories; beauty, fashion, music and, of course, randoms.

Starting with beauty favourites, I've been using Laura Mercier's oil free tinted moisturiser on a near enough everyday basis. I love how lightweight the product feels on the skin and yet still covers the majority of imperfections. I would class it as medium coverage with definitely the power to create fuller coverage. It's super easy to apply and helps to keep oils at bay for the whole day. Laura Mercier definitely know how to create perfect bases and this tinted moisturiser is one of my all time favourites in general.

Near enough all the rest of my beauty faves fit in the eye category. For my most used eyeshadow combo this month I have been loving applying Mac eyeshadow All That Glitters on the lid with Quarry quite heavily packed through the crease using a 217 brush. The 217 is the perfect tool for effortlessly applying colour to the crease and I can't live without it; I'm almost contemplating purchasing another. I have found myself reaching for L'Oreal's False Lash Telescopic more than my favourite American duo.  It lengthens the lashes like you would not believe and looks exceptionally amazing on the bottom lashes.

I've been wearing this Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the shade Tokyo and I really like it. The colour is a gorgeous rose pink and looks super pretty on. My only criticism is that, as they are so creamy, they don't have the best staying power and I find myself reapplying every hour or so. Annoying, but the colour is great.

- Urban Outfitters ecote motocross drape jacket, £68
- Zara checked shirt with contrasting collar, £25.99
- American Apparel corduroy circle skirt, £44
- Miss Selfridge gold trim faux leather biker jacket, £52
- American Apparel disco pants, £74

Autumn fashion basically involves layers. Now that we are transitioning into winter however I've been wearing tights with pretty much every outfit - yes, even with jeans. I get that cold. I love wearing tights with high waisted skirts, especially the American Apparel circle skirts (my favourites are burgundy and navy blue) - they come in very autumnal appropriate colours and go with almost anything. Collared shirts, in particular, look so cute tucked into skirts and very put together. This one by Zara, a tartan inspired checked shirt with contrasting white collar, is my absolute favourite. It can be simply dressed down by pairing it with dark skinny jeans or dressed up by adding leather shorts, black heels and statement jewellery.

Another go-to piece for autumn/winter has to be disco pants. For the best quality and colour range check out American Apparel (loving the cranberry colour)! Jackets are also a autumn into winter staple - not as warm as a fully lined coat, but still something for the cold weather. I love this Urban Outfitters ecote motocross drape jacket, it just looks amazing. For more warmth, faux leather jackets are a must. Pictured is a gorgeous biker jacket by Miss Selfridge which will go with almost every outfit and looks super stylish.

Music favourites!

I have been loving Miley Cyrus' album Bangerz which came out at the start of the month and especially the songs Maybe Your Right and Adore You. She has certainly received a negative reputation over the past few weeks, namely for her two recent music videos (you know the ones), but nevertheless the songs on her album are really well produced and executed. Definitely check my two favourites out, even if you're not particularly a fan of her. Haim's The Wire has been on repeat for this month. It's way too catchy and will get in your head and stay there for the whole day. I still love it regardless!

One of my closest friends has an obsession with the band Fall Out Boy. I never understood their obsession and wasn't a fan of their rock-esque music. Now after listening to their new album Save Rock and Roll I've completely my opinion. My favourite songs on the album are Young Volancoes and Just One Yesterday. Check out the full album here! Now it cannot be a proper music favourites without a One Direction song. Just yesterday they released Story Of My Life on iTunes and I have already played it over ten times. I'm so excited for their new album out at the end of November - hurry up!

Ok. I'll be honest. My "random" favourites this month hands down beat my fashion, beauty AND music favourites. And the collage above possibly is one of the most bizzare and unusual group of photos ever.

The first picture is of the cast of my new favourite show The Walking Dead. Quick synopsis: a group of Americans try to survive by killing zombies. Now I personally am not a fan of gore, and yes they didn't rate the show an 18 (or R in America) for no reason, but I thoroughly recommend watching an episode or two. I watched series 1, 2 and 3 in around two weeks, and now that season four has just started, I'm hooked again. I love the storyline, the characters are amazing with a good amount of British actors - Rick, the lead character, was in Love Actually, and it's so gripping. Definitely start from the first series though and I promise you'll be hooked in no time. Season four is on every Friday at 10pm on Fox.

Next is a book, The Fault In Our Stars, that I haven't been able to put down since I started reading it. I have yet to finish, but I am nearing the end, but I still think it deserves a mention in my favourites post. John Green, the author, perfectly depicts the life of a young girl suffering from cancer with heart and emotion yet with small doses of static humour and, of course, a beautiful love story intertwined. I've already cried, laughed and smiled like an absolute idiot at the pages, and I highly suggest you give it a read.

If you don't know who the boy in the third picture is then what is your life. I'm kidding, but still, Luke Friend from the current series of The X Factor is, in my opinion, the best contestant who I sincerely hope will win. He's so unique and has such an amazing voice. I'm no Simon Cowell, but it's a "yes" from me :P

Another favourites post complete, another month finished! I'm not particularly looking forward to November, but at least it means that December is getting closer. And we all love December, adios x x x

& Other Stories

Quick post; I just thought I'd share this really cute store called & Other Stories. They only have seven stories worldwide, one being in Regent Street, but their website is super easy to navigate and some really great stuff.

I was immediately drawn into the "beauty" section of the site where they sell anything from lipsticks to eyeshadow quads to foundations. And they are all reasonably priced considering! Blogger favourites include the contour cream at just £10 each as well as the wide array of lip colours on offer which are £12 each.

When I eventually get down to choosing what I want to buy, I'll definitely do a haul post :) x x x

September Favourites: Makeup, A/W Fashion, Music and Randoms!

Firstly, I can't believe it's October 1st. It's literally my favourite month with midterm coming up then halloween and my birthday. This year has gone so insanely fast. Secondly, writing favourites posts are always fun. Especially when I have products I've been truly loving. This month I have several beauty favourites as well my autumn/winter fashion picks, music obsessions and just some general favourites so, let's get started...

 Let me first of start by apologising that two of my seven favourites aren't available in the UK. I'm sorry.

You're probably sick of me talking about this, but it deserves another mention - Covergirl Lash Blast Volume mascara. This has definitely become a holy grail mascara of mine - it creates length, volume giving full looking lashes without the clumpy appearance. Please come to the UK.

Another favourite that needs to be bought over to the UK are the Wet n Wild Lip Colors. So cheap, yet so pigmented and come in the best variety of colours, from nudes to pinks to reds. I can't get enough of the four I own, they're so good. My current favourite has been "Spotlight Red", a bright, blue based red. I can see this being a constant favourite when we get into the winter season. It's very comparable to Russian Red by MAC, but notably cheaper...

Quarry eyeshadow by MAC is one of those shades that looks incredibly boring in the pan, but a must have nonetheless. It's the perfect transition, and crease, colour - especially if you have brown eyes as it has a slight purple undertone to it. I love using this shade smudged along the lower lash line to give warmth and some colour. It's more subtle that a black or brown, yet still really pretty for an everyday look.

My foundation favourite this month has been L'Oreal Lumi Magique (I have shade W3). I can't gush about it enough, click here for my full review for my full thoughts and stuff.

Rediscovering past obsessions is always nice. I used to use the NARS Powder Foundation all the damn time when I first bought it. Then it kind of got forgotten about. Now I've been reaching for it more, I remember how much I love using it. It's perfect to use either on top of liquid foundation to set everything and give extra coverage, or to use on it's own. For what it is, it's lightweight and doesn't look cakey. Pricey, but 100% worth it.

Gotta include Baby Lips! I love the shade Pink Punch, it smells heavenly and looks so nice on; really subtle.

Nordic rose cardigan: Urban Outfitters
Floral print kimono: Miss Guided
Burgundy and black camis: Topshop
Animal print cropped jumper: Urban Outfitters
High waisted jeans: New Look

Deciding my favourite clothing items of the month is easy: cropped jumpers, high waisted jeans, kimonos, plain cami tops and oversized cardigans.

Autumn weather in England is extremely bipolar; one minute it's raining and freezing, then the next it's warm and you just wanna take all your clothes off! For this I love wearing layers. I start with just a plain cami - easy to wear and come in so many colours. Then I throw on a baggy, oversized cardigan. I've been loving the ones from Urban Outfitters; they're thick, warm and some in some really lovely patterns. I then just throw on either high waisted shorts (plus tights!), or opt for some high waisted jeans. My most used are by New Look, especially the black and dark navy ones.

When the weather is more on the warm side, I've been really into kimonos. Miss Guided offers some really affordable yet super flattering varieties, plus I've seem them crop up on Asos and in stores. Pictured above is my favourite, black with green, blue and cream coloured flowers. I also love wearing cropped jumpers as they look amazing with high waisted jeans/shorts. Again, Urban Outfitters is the place to look for them.

I'm thinking about doing more posts dedicated to seasonal fashion picks. What do you think?







23 by Mike Will Made-It
It's probably the most catchiest song ever. The day I bought it on iTunes I played it 32 times in a row, yep, that addictive. It's featuring Miley Cyrus (who I love, but may not be everyones cup of tea), Wiz Khalifa and some person who I've never heard of in the likes of Juicy J. Seriously, what kind of name is that?

Wings by Birdy
This is such a cute, melancholic song that you need to listen to if you haven't already. Birdy has such a gorgeous voice for a 17 year old, and I love the video for this song too, it's very medieval.

Diana by One Direction
This song was leaked a few weeks back so I pray that you can still find it somewhere online. If not, then mark November 25th in your diary as thats the release of their new album. Anyway, the song Diana is supposed to be written for the fans who have suffered from depression or suicide. When you listen to the words it's really quite sad, but the song as a whole is really catchy and has some great hooks in it. Love!

Burn by Ellie Goulding
Yeah it's an old song, but I've been going through an Ellie phase and this is one of my definite favourites of hers. It's totally different to my regular style of music (to be honest, all of these songs I've mentioned are completely polar opposite to my usual style which is alternative/rock) but I just find myself listening to this all the time!

Yay for the random favourites!

First is iOS7 (for all you Apple users). At first I thought it was really childish but now I actually quite like it. It's simple to use and, I know it's stupid, but I love how the background colour is incorporated into the button colour and tab background, if you know what I mean (see pic!). And have you all seen the new iPhone in gold? *wants*

This past month the X Factor has been my guilty pleasure, it's pretty embarrassing. Well it's not as bad as my mum who downloaded the bloody app on her iPad. Nevertheless, I always watch on the weekends when I can. Team Shaz!

Ok a weird favourite this month is a YouTube channel that you've *probably* all heard of called SourceFed. A group of super likeable hosts post five videos a day each with current news stories. Yeah it may sound boring, but they present them with humour but actually convey important messages to keep us up to date with current affairs. They're short videos (3 mins on average) which make them perfect to quickly view if you don't have enough time to sit down and watch the full length news programmes.

Favourites completed! I really enjoyed writing this months post. Hope you did, too. Have an amazing October :)

PS, who's already downloaded their "countdown to Christmas" phone app? I have! 91 days to go...

The Best Fitness/Workout Clothes and Shoes

With any fitness activity or form of exercise you're main priorities include feeling comfortable, secure, cool (as in temperature!) and perhaps for some, looking good. Obviously it depends on what type of exercise you are doing when deciding on what to wear - some require loose-fitting attire whilst others may need more fitted and tight clothing. I'm going to run (no pun intended) through my favourite, and what I think are the best, fitness/workout clothes and shoes that are out there.

Regardless of what I'm searching for, whether it be clothes or shoes or general equipment, the main brands I gravitate towards are Nike and Sweaty Betty.

Nike are my go-to for shoes. They offer a range of types of trainer to suit particular sports and activities.

My favourites for running which I love are the Nike Air Pegasus+ 30 iD (£115). As it's by the Nike ID range, you can customise the shoe depending on the surface you run on. It has two traction options for either the road or trail. They are really comfortable to wear and feel secure around the ankle especially which makes it easier to run. For no extra charge you can create your own design by changing the colours which is good.

I love also love the Nike Air Max Fusion (£75) for other training activities such as dance. It has thick cushioning and flexibility specifically designed for indoor traction workouts. You can move easily in these - it feels as though you aren't wearing a shoe. It's made out of mesh/synthetic upper area for comfort and breathability.

For gym workout shoes, I highly recommend the Nike Free TR III Printed (£85) ones. Not only do they come in super fun patterns they are amazing for training at the gym. The flexibility promotes natural movement for a more barefoot-like feel. The upper material is thin for more flexibility and natural movement without any restrains. They are definitely the most comfortable workout shoes I own, hands down.

Clothing is important depending on what activity you're doing. These are my general favourite items that can be used for a multitude of sports and activities especially the gym, running and dance which are my favourites.

I like wearing capris when running or to the gym and, the best ones I have found are the Nike Explore Running Capris (£45). They are the perfect length, stay put, easy to move in and feel super lightweight on. I even use these in the warmer months as they are super airy.

For tops I love the Sweaty Betty range - they are super flexible, come in so many styles and bright colours and are made of really good quality. The best thing about the store is that they have specially designed attire for various sports - running, training, dance, gym, cycling and many more and it's super easily to navigate around the site, especially if you don't have a store near you.

Pictured are my two must-haves. First is the Sweaty Betty Finalist Workout Tee (£34) which can be used for any sport. It's loose-fitted so perfect for dance yet also comfortable to wear for running in the heat and also at the gym. The length is perfect and it's super flattering. I have three of these in white, black and purple! Next is the Sweaty Betty Athlete Workout Vest (£29) - these are great basic workout vests. They are slim fitted and are much longer than regular vest. They aren't clingy which I love as some I've tried are. I love the colour range, especially the coral/orange shade pictured (it's called "supernova pink" if you're interested). They look great with black capris/shorts for any activity. These are slightly pricy for a simple vest yet are worth it as they keep you cool and refreshed-feeling.

Another favourite store of mine for workout gear is Lulu Lemon however there is only one store in the UK which is near Coventy! If you've just started getting into fitness, I hope I've covered the best starting pieces to get. Xoxo

My Holiday Experience: Dubai

I just got back from Dubai and, while everything is still fresh in my mind, I thought I'd write about my trip! Anyway, if your interested in travelling to Dubai on vacation or are in need of inspiration on your next holiday, then read on! :)

Dubai in general

✈ Dubai is in the UAE, United Arab Emirates, and from Heathrow (London) takes roughly 6 to 7 hours to get too. There's a plus 3 hour time difference. 

✈ Climate averages at 40 degrees and the hottest time of the day is 1-4pm. June, July and August are the hottest months with rest still hot but not as much. Perhaps a little more bearable.

The hotel we stayed at was Atlantis, The Palm which as the name suggests is located on the man made palm-tree-shaped island. It's surreal. You could literally live in this hotel and it's probably one of the best I've ever been too. Just google the hotel and you'll be amazed.

They have a massive swimming pool with sun loungers literally built into the water. It's also built next to a water park called Aquaventure which is free for hotel guests or paid for for non-guests. The water park itself is amazing and you could literally spent all day there - I wouldn't recommend that if your a hotel guest as it can get a little too hot and there is hardly any shade there.

I'm picky with food but there is so much variety. We had breakfast at Kolidascope and dinner either at Rostang, a French resturant and Saffron, a buffet. It was really good, especially the French one!

Oh and I nearly forgot that the hotel has it's own beach which is at least two miles long and covers the whole hotel. We were told not go to far into the water because of jellyfish!!! I didn't really go down their much because of the heat. Even though the temperature by the pool is the same as by the beach, a somewhat weird physcological factor makes you feel the heat 10x more! It's nice to have the option though, and it's perfect for extreme tanners!

There are so many shops inside the hotel too: newsagents, gift store, rather expensive jewlery stores which, if your in the market for, is convenient because of the *small* discount. 

All of the hotel is based around the myth of the lost city of Atlantis and you can definately see that by the structure and design of the hotel. Everywhere is so clean which is understandable concidering the hotel only opened 7 years ago and is in a newly built location.

Last bit about the hotel... everyone is so freaking lovely! Everyone from the cleaners to the lifeguards to the waiters to the cashiers are just super nice, always saying good morning/evening, asking how your day is etc when they see you wondering around. It's really nice to have that frendliness as some hotels I've been to everyone just seems pissed off that they're working that day (*cough* New York *cough*)!

I took these photos below on my iPhone at around 7.30am before hardly anyone was in the pool!

I could write so much more about the hotel but I won't so check out their website if your interested in going to Atlantis. Love.

If like me you love shopping then omg, Dubai is your ideal place to go. All of their "malls" (shopping centers) are inside which you'll greatly appreciate when you first visit Dubai. The two main ones are The Emirates Mall and The Mall of Dubai. 

The latter is the biggest mall IN THE WORLD. It's huge. If you're a serious shopper you'll need the whole day, no joke. It's so big it has an aquarium inside that literally takes an hour to go around if you're walking fast that is. This is my favourite of the two. It has losts of "typical" American stores that we Brits crave to visit such as Sephora, Bath and Body Works and Bloomingdales. The Emirates Mall is also extremely big and also has an inside ski slope with real snow. In a 40 degree country. I didn't go to The Emirates Mall this time but I did on my last visit to Dubai and it was so much fun. 

Due to the size of Dubai city everywhere is pretty easy to get too. It took us around half hour to get to the malls and just over half hour to the airport!

Arab countries can be strict when it comes to dress code and various clothing regulations. There are signs plastered on walls of all the shopping centres talking about what's appropriate to wear and it's important to know when you're packing to go to Dubai or any other middle eastern country. The main regulation is that shoulders and knees are covered so no shorts or tank tops! You won't get punished or kicked out for not obliging however it is respectful to follow their rules concidering you are in their country. Just remember to bring a cardigan with you and a pair of leggings or jeans just incase you want to visit a public area.

Advice: When I went it was Ramadan which for them is a month of fasting. It lasts for a month so it depends when in the year you go. If you do visit during Ramadan there are things you need to be aware of. They can't eat or drink from dawn to sunset therefore the majority of food and drink establishments are closed during these hours. So bring water with you in a bag! Sometimes this effects hotel stores as well. At your hotel I wouldn't recommend going to dinner as soon as the sun goes down. People celebrating Ramadan will obvs be starving so will want to eat and drink as soon as possible! Therefore it can get a little busy depending on where you are. And that's it for Ranadan, everything else is pretty normal!

I really hope you enjoyed my post and have a fun summer holiday :) Xoxo

Disclaimer: I promise to baby Jesus that this post isn't sponsored, I just love the Atlantis and Dubai haha! We paid for everything ourselves ("we" being my family).

Music Picks of June

When I've found a song I've been playing non-stop I add it to the drafts version of this post then, when it comes round to actually posting, I re-discover past favourites and get re-addicted to them! That's probably why I love doing these posts. I look past at my past ones and think "damn, I hate that song now, why did I ever like it!?" Tastes change very quickly.

Anyway, here are my favourite albums and songs of the month, they're pretty good (I'll definitely think otherwise next month, but hey)...

June Beauty Favourites (+ randoms!)

I actually can't believe we're more than half way through the year. Before we know it it's gonna be Christmas, then new years, then 2014! I'm going to Dubai next week (ahh!) so expect a couple travel-type posts in the upcoming week :) Anyway, here are my June favourites - as always, links are at the bottom of the post!!!

NARS Powder Foundation (Fiji), Model Co Ultra Shine Lipgloss (Strip Tease), Urban Decay Naked Basics, Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer, Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Music Picks of May

I know that, in this day and age, it's so easy to illegally download music to our iPods and iPhones. Yet I much prefer buying the songs on iTunes for 99p. I don't know why. The artwork looks nicer, its more official, the sound normally is of a better quality than if I was to use a converter. Anyway, this months music picks...

My favourite this month has to be Boston Square by Deaf Havana, it's just been released and I'm already hooked on it. Have a listen here, scroll down for more picks.



Other favourites

- Cruise by Florida Georgia Line ft Nelly

- Let Her Go by Passenger

- It's Time by Imagine Dragons

- Mighty To Save by Jeremy Camp

- Antenna by Fuse ODG

- Work by Iggy Azaela

- New York Bitter Sweet Symphony by A$AP Rocky

- Love Knows No End by Hillsong Live

I shall be posting my beauty favourites on the 1st!

xx

Taking a break

Exam "season" is here so unfortunately I won't be posting anything. I have 10 exams before I finish GCSE's forever and ever and ever and ever which is exciting! And I get to leave school a month early and have an extra long summer break. Yet before that, I need to study my ass off. So, I'll see you guys soon! :)

Suzanna

Music Favourites of March

Your Body Is A Wonderland by John Mayer | Into The Wild by Lewis Watson | Jesus, Son Of God by Chris Tomlin | Sail by Awolnation | Babel by Mumford and Sons | Up In The Air by 30 Seconds To Mars | On My Way by Charlie Brown | Call Me Maybe by Ben Howard

Happy Easter! And hope you have a great April :)

Suzanna xoxo

Tumblr / wrxked

Soooooo, I've created a new Tumblr, wrxked. Well - just changed the url, design and the 'themes' of what I post from my old one. On my last blog I posted pretty scenery, cute boys and girls fashion. My new Tumblr is completely different and I prefer it by far. I've named it wrxked as "wrecked" was taken and "wrxcked" with the 'c' looked weird. So it's like "wreked", ah I like it. I prefer one worded url's as they look more clean, imo.

Anyway, here are a couple screen-shots.

 

Follow me and, if you reblog similar stuff to me, I'll follow you back for sure.

Music Favourites: February

I haven't done one of these types of posts in a long time so I thought I'd do one today! I thought I'd embed the videos onto the post to make it easier to listen to the songs :) If you wanna look back at my old music favourites posts, just search "music" in the search bar on the right.

1) Indian Summer - Stereophonics



2) Rewind - Devlin



3) Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis



4) Castles - L.Marshall feat Little Nikki



5) Jesus Walks - Lostprophets

Suzanna xoxo

Best of 2012

I just wanna start of by saying happy new year!

My posts will lack during January because of my exams so I thought I would do a pretty extensive blog post reviewing all my favourite products (as well as books, movies and music favourites) of 2012 today. Links are added to reviews :)

Best eyeshadows (palette): Urban Decay Naked 2
Best mascara: Rimmel Volume Flash Scandal Eyes or Clinique High Impact
Best pencil liner: Avon Supershock or MAC Stubborn Brown or Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude
Best liquid liner: Maybelline Master Precise
Best eyeshadow base: MAC Paint Pots
Best eye lash glue: Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive
Best eyebrow product: Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash

I'm not a lip product fan, the only lip products I use are MAC lipsticks. My favourites, and most used, during 2012 have been: Myth or Hue or Honeylove or Sunny Seoul.

Best liquid foundation: Esteé Lauder Double Wear in Fresco and Desert Beige
Best powder foundation: NARS Powder Foundation in Fiji
Best primer: Smashbox Photofinish
Best concealer: Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in Fair
Best bronzer: NARS Laguna
Best blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
Best powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus

Best volumising product: TRESemmé Volume and Lift Mousse
Best dry shampoo: TRESemmé Instant Refresh
Best heat protector: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth
Best treatment: Moroccan Oil or Leo Bancroft Instant Sleek or Kerastase Nectar Thermique or Macadamia Oil
Best straightening balm: Redken Power Tame 16 or Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Best self tanner: St Moriz Mousse in Dark
Best face moisturiser: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel
Best body moisturiser: Shea body butter from The Body Shop
Best hand cream: L'Occitane
Best universal cream: E45 or Sudocrem (not pictured)
Best acne/red skin treatment: Mario Badescu Control Cream

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Favourite books of the year

- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

- Unwind by Neal Shusterman

- Holy Bible (ESV)

- The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Favourite movies (and shows) of the year

- Project X

- Ted

- Sherlock, both series

Favourite albums of the year

- Born To Die: Paradise Edition by Lana Del Rey

- Take Me Home by One Direction

- Life is Elsewhere by Little Comets

- Babel by Mumford & Sons

- Channel Orange by Frank Ocean

- What's The Story (Morning Glory)? by Oasis

So thats all of my favourite things of 2012. I hope you had an amazing year and I hope that the new year brings you happiness and lots of laughs.

Suzanna xo

Tumblr

Screen shot of my Tumblr

Just thought I'd talk about Tumblr for a bit. Even if you don't have an account I'm pretty sure 99.9% of people know about the photo/gif sharing website.

       The first account I made was called jan0skiansf0rever which, funnily enough, is still live. It was/is dedicated to the Janoskians and it became really popular - currently it has over 103,000 views. I liked sharing photos and gifs of the boys and I started creating my own when I got bored, it was fun. But liking the Janoskians was a phase and, now I don't really like them so that Tumblr wasn't fun anymore.

I then created my current Tumblr, un-orth0doxxx, where I reblog photos (and the occasional gif) of skater boys, quotes, imagery (scenery and locations) and fashion. My layout is really simple and I have 4 columns to fit more pictures on. I really love it. I have the Tumblr app on my phone (even though it is really shit) so I'm constantly reblogging.

If you don't have Tumblr, you should just to try it out. *Warning: it's INSANELY addictive. You wouldn't think it would be when you first get it - I was like "meh, this is lame" but once you start getting the hang of it and customising your layout, it is so addictive. I wouldn't recommend using it over exam periods!*.

And if you have Tumblr, follow me and I'll follow you back regardless.

Suzanna xo

I hope you had a very merry christmas :)

Hello, December

Aside from October (my birthday month), December is most definitely my favourite time of the year. I love every aspect of it; the weather - even though it is considerably colder, the atmosphere (with people excitedly preparing for the 25th and new years), it being acceptable to wear a simple jumper (maybe with a tacky picture of rudolf on) with leggings and boots, and the fact that everyone in general just seem that bit more cheery and care-free. What's not to love?!

Perhaps not hearing the same Christmas song played over and over again on the radio or the tedious television adverts, but overall, December is a great - especially when it snows!

January is exam month for me so therefore I'll be posting extra in this month to make up for the near-to-none posts in the new year. I'll be doing first ever yearly favourites, Christmas gift ideas, diy tutorials and winter fashion.

I hope you all have an amazing month of December! <3

- Suzanna x

Music Favourites: October

Happy first of October everyone!

The first post of every month is now going to my music favourites because, well, I want it to be.

Like last month, which you can read here, I'm just going to show you my iTunes playlist with my favourite songs all of which were on constant repeat throughout October. Perfect, isn't it?

As you can see I like many different genres: pop, country, dance just to mention the ones above.

First on the list is Beneath Your Beautiful by Labrinth feat Emeli Sandé which is definitely a surprise favourite of mine. I'm not a fan of either artists, but this collaboration and song is simply perfection - I never knew Labrinth - famed for rapping - could sing so well. 

Rascacielo by Demi Lovato is the Spanish version of her song "Skyscraper". In my opinion, it's better than the original English version and considering I know all of the words in Spanish shows how addicted I am!

Can we just all take a minute to appreciate Taylor Swift's new album, Red? I could put her whole album up there, yet I decided to go with my most-played being, funnily enough, the name of the album. Red by Taylor Swift is such a great song - it's got beautiful, relatable lyrics and her voice is as stunning as always.

I love dance music - Calvin Harris, Pendulum and, of course, Swedish House Mafia. Their previous singles "One" and "Save The World" are classics, and their new one is no exception. Don't You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia has been on repeat ever since I first heard it - it's super catchy and just makes you want to dance, obviously! I just wish it was longer than 3 and a half minutes, thank God for the repeat button!

Lastly, we have a song that will always bring back memories for me. I first heard this song when I was in H&M (random, I know) in 5th Avenue, New York. You know when you haven't heard a song before you jot down some of the lyrics to google later, well I did that when I got home and have been addicted to it ever since. It's Better Than Her by Matisse, an artist I've never heard of but she sings the most addictive songs ever. It's so catchy, I'm listening to it as I write this now!

(source: silentradio)

Before I went to New York, I was on iTunes buying songs for the boring near enough 8 hour flight when I came across a new band. Little Comets (pictured above) are an indie-rock trio from Jarrow and Newcastle and are made up of two brothers and their best mate. I listened to their latest album, Life Is Elsewhere and instantly new I found a new favourite band of mine. Their songs are so easy to listen too which makes it so relaxing! If I had to choose a favourite song from the album it would be "W-O-E", which I have no idea what it stands for, and "Jennifer". The guitar playing in both is amazing and so distinctive, ah I just love them. Definitely check them out if you haven't - you certainly won't regret it, I promise you.

Beauty reviews back tomorrow!

Suzanna x

New York City Adventures

Sorry for the lack of posts recently! I just got back from a weeks trip to New York City and haven't had access to any wifi whatsoever which, to be honest, is a good thing as I paid 100% attention on my location and wasn't distracted by the likes of Twitter and, of course, my blog.

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I've never been to NYC before so was excited to experience "the city that never sleeps" - and they're right, it's absolutely manic. The roads are packed, the atmosphere buzzes, everyone is super friendly and there are so many people - even when the weather is shit! Thankfully it didn't rain once, yet my sunglasses (a cheeky duty free purchase) didn't make an appearance unfortunately. Despite the weather, our time was amazing and I can't wait to re-visit next year. Going on my birthday also made it that more memorable, too!

With the likes of 5th Avenue, Macy's, Bloomingdales and the hundreds of stores lining the streets of Manhattan, I was in heaven and, reviewing over everything I bought, I released I have spent a lot. Not mentioning any figures yet I took $800 spending money and have come back with zilch. That gives you a rough idea of the wallet damage I have done over 7 days. No regrets, though! I thought I'd do two separate New York-esque posts; the first being this one, a chat about my trip accompanied by some pictures and the second being a major haul of the makeup, clothes and random bits I bought which will be up tomorrow.

Let's start with some pictures...

 Central Park, Museum of Natural History

 9/11 Memorial

John Lennon Strawberry Fields, Central Park

 View from Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty

Subway, NYPD Police

 Hard Rock Cafe, American Flag

 Times Square, Infamous Yellow Cab

Being a tourist you want to see everything and, in my opinion, a week is the perfect amount of time you  need to see all the attractions. I saw pretty much everything: Central Park, the 9/11 memorial, Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island, Times Square, 5th Avenue and the Empire State Building. The highlight of the trip was definitely going up the ESB and shopping in 5th Avenue. Our hotel was conveniently a two minute walk from Times Square which encouraged late night shopping trips around the area - there were two Sephora's a hundred meters away from each other (heaven!) which was where near enough half of my money went too! The selection of restaurants to dine at was crazy. We ended up eating at the Hard Rock Cafe twice. That good.

I could ramble on and on about the trip, but I could be here for hours. If you ever have the chance to go to New York, I one hundred and ten percent recommend it. It's definitely a full on vacation - lots of walking and late nights, yet if it's something you really want to do, then do it! The shopping is unreal and everything is much cheaper than it is in England so it's win win!

My post on everything I bought from make-up to clothes to accessorise to food (when I say food, I mean chocolate. Just chocolate) will be up tomorrow! Can't wait to show you.

Suzanna x

I can't wait to do my music favourites of the month, asdfghjkl, it's a good'un ;)