Taylor Swift Red Concert

Taylor Swift Red Concert 

Oh my god! I don't really know how to begin this post! I'm still in total shock from last Saturday night when I was lucky enough to see Taylor Swift's Red Tour at the O2 arena. And it was amazing!

My best friend and I both got ticket for Christmas as we are both total Swifties! I like to think that I was the one who introduced her to Taylor as I have been such a huge fan for years. I think that there is something about the honestly in her music that is so relatable to so many people. She tells of painful and happy situations how they really are and she makes each song into it's own little story like it's read straight from her diary. And that is exactly what made her concert the most incredible thing that I have ever seen. Every single song was different and each so personal. She introduced each song like she was setting the scene for the story, just in a very American way! She'd tell how or when she wrote it and what it meant to her. And for the audience it was so inspiring how personal all her music is. 

The concert was like being at the theatre production, a ballet and a musical all in one. She had a huge number of quick changes and her costumes we so classy and cool, mostly beautiful dresses, nothing to revealing despite her amazing figure. She almost had a different outfit to help tell the story of each song. And exactly the same can be said for her backing dancers and the stage design. Each song was like her own retake on the music videos and it made it the most amazing thing to watch. She also sang a few of her older songs as well as her new ones. But the biggest surprise for me was when Ed Sheeran came on stage and they preformed together!

My favourite moment was when she sang "All Too Well" which was already my favourite song off the album. She sang while playing the piano (of course she isn't only a talented singer, song-writer and guitarist!) in the most moving and emotional way. You could tell how much the song meant to her as it was reflected so much in her music. 

Long story short it was one of the most amazing nights of my life. Taylor Swift has been my favourite artist for over 5 years now and has been such a huge part of my childhood. I know all the words to all of her songs, even the unreleased ones, and each mean something different to me. The experience was something that I will never forget and is something that I will look back on for years to come, and I got to do it all with my best friend. 

So if you read my bucket list post which I will link here, which is getting pretty long then you will see that seeing a Taylor Swift concert is on there, just now it can finally be ticket off. And I'm so grateful! Thank you Santa, best present ever!

Write in the comments below if you saw Taylor Swift's concert or even what your favourite band/singer is, I'd love to know. 

Taylor Swift Red Concert

Taylor Swift Red Concert 

Oh my god! I don't really know how to begin this post! I'm still in total shock from last Saturday night when I was lucky enough to see Taylor Swift's Red Tour at the O2 arena. And it was amazing!

My best friend and I both got ticket for Christmas as we are both total Swifties! I like to think that I was the one who introduced her to Taylor as I have been such a huge fan for years. I think that there is something about the honestly in her music that is so relatable to so many people. She tells of painful and happy situations how they really are and she makes each song into it's own little story like it's read straight from her diary. And that is exactly what made her concert the most incredible thing that I have ever seen. Every single song was different and each so personal. She introduced each song like she was setting the scene for the story, just in a very American way! She'd tell how or when she wrote it and what it meant to her. And for the audience it was so inspiring how personal all her music is. 

The concert was like being at the theatre production, a ballet and a musical all in one. She had a huge number of quick changes and her costumes we so classy and cool, mostly beautiful dresses, nothing to revealing despite her amazing figure. She almost had a different outfit to help tell the story of each song. And exactly the same can be said for her backing dancers and the stage design. Each song was like her own retake on the music videos and it made it the most amazing thing to watch. She also sang a few of her older songs as well as her new ones. But the biggest surprise for me was when Ed Sheeran came on stage and they preformed together!

My favourite moment was when she sang "All Too Well" which was already my favourite song off the album. She sang while playing the piano (of course she isn't only a talented singer, song-writer and guitarist!) in the most moving and emotional way. You could tell how much the song meant to her as it was reflected so much in her music. 

Long story short it was one of the most amazing nights of my life. Taylor Swift has been my favourite artist for over 5 years now and has been such a huge part of my childhood. I know all the words to all of her songs, even the unreleased ones, and each mean something different to me. The experience was something that I will never forget and is something that I will look back on for years to come, and I got to do it all with my best friend. 

So if you read my bucket list post which I will link here, which is getting pretty long then you will see that seeing a Taylor Swift concert is on there, just now it can finally be ticket off. And I'm so grateful! Thank you Santa, best present ever!

Write in the comments below if you saw Taylor Swift's concert or even what your favourite band/singer is, I'd love to know. 

The Eyelash Edit

The Eyelash Edit

I have been wearing mascara since I received one as a free gift with a Sugar magazine when I was about 12. It was the first bit of make up that I started wearing and it made me feel so grown up. Since then I have tried out many different mascaras but I finally feel I have found a combination that works for me. 

No.7 eyelash curlers - these are amazing. They are fairly cheap in comparison to others and they have lasted me forever. They are nice and wide and they don't seem to harsh or damaging on my lashes. 

Body Shop Define and Lengthen Mascara - I have repurchased this three times now! That's a record for me. But honestly this mascara is amazing. I gives thicker longer lashes while still looking fairly natural for daytime. But it is so easy to build up with a few coats for a really dramatic evening look. I doesn't smudge and doesn't flake. The only thing is it isn't water proof so I will have to look for the waterproof version when summer come. But this is a fantastic mascara and I totally recommend it. 

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara - When I got this I have to admit it was partly because I liked the packaging so much, it's so pretty! I had heard loads of good things about this from other bloggers but thought the whole idea of needed a whole seperate mascara for your botton lashed was stupid. I couldn't have been more wrong though. I honestly don't know what I did before this! The little brush makes it so easy to reach every single tiny bottom lash and it makes all the difference in the overall look of the mascara. 

The Eyelash Edit

The Eyelash Edit

I have been wearing mascara since I received one as a free gift with a Sugar magazine when I was about 12. It was the first bit of make up that I started wearing and it made me feel so grown up. Since then I have tried out many different mascaras but I finally feel I have found a combination that works for me. 

No.7 eyelash curlers - these are amazing. They are fairly cheap in comparison to others and they have lasted me forever. They are nice and wide and they don't seem to harsh or damaging on my lashes. 

Body Shop Define and Lengthen Mascara - I have repurchased this three times now! That's a record for me. But honestly this mascara is amazing. I gives thicker longer lashes while still looking fairly natural for daytime. But it is so easy to build up with a few coats for a really dramatic evening look. I doesn't smudge and doesn't flake. The only thing is it isn't water proof so I will have to look for the waterproof version when summer come. But this is a fantastic mascara and I totally recommend it. 

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara - When I got this I have to admit it was partly because I liked the packaging so much, it's so pretty! I had heard loads of good things about this from other bloggers but thought the whole idea of needed a whole seperate mascara for your botton lashed was stupid. I couldn't have been more wrong though. I honestly don't know what I did before this! The little brush makes it so easy to reach every single tiny bottom lash and it makes all the difference in the overall look of the mascara. 

January Favourites

January Favourites 

This is my first ever monthly favourites, and hopefully the first of many. I have started trying out a few new products this month but for many of them, particularly skin care I wanted to keep using for a bit longer before giving my opinion. But these are the things that have really stood out for me this month. Hope you all had a lovely January. 

Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 
I seem to have got so much use of this in January, not just for evenings out but also for everyday. I have finally broken out of my "this is expensive so I should only use this on special occasions" and it feels good! For my detailed blogpost on this palette click here. 

Body Shop Shea Butter Lip Balm 
My lips got so dry this month and this is the product that saved them. It's so moisturising and it smells amazing. Plus I was wearing it like a nude lip colour and it never left any creases or lines on my lips. 

Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
I had been looking for a daily suncream that wouldn't be too greasy or make me breakout for a while. This one works really well and doesn't make my skin look white at all. I'm not totally in love with the smell but it works so I don't mind. 

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Pore Nose Strips
These are amazing. And I only remembered how much I love them when I used them for my huge pamper evening. They really do get rid of the yucky stuff that builds up around your nose, but you do need to use a little bit of moisturiser afterwards. 

Boots Build Up Removal Expert Shampoo
While I do love all of my Aussie products I was looking for something that would really get rid of all the products and grease that build up in my hair. This does the job perfectly without leaving my hair feeling stripped or dry. I used it every 1-2 weeks and for under £3 it is a total bargain. 

Collect Deluxe Lipstick in 03 Charleston 
I wanted a natural looking slightly brown tinted lipstick that I could wear with a brown smokey eye look. I found this one in Superdrug for £3 and decided to give it a go, not really to see if the product would be good but to see if the colour would even suit me before I splurged. But this was a lovely surprise. I can look past the horrible cheap packaging becuase the lipstick itself is so lovely and smooth and glossy. This was such a bargain! 

CALA Angled Contour Brush
I got this for Christmas in my stocking and have used this everyday since. I use this to define my cheek bones with my Rimmel bronzer and love the look this gives. The brush is so smooth and I will definitely be looking into this brand more for makeup brushes.  

And finally I wasn't sure if I could count this but it is more of an obsession than a favourite. One day I was scrolling through Netflix and decided to give Vampire Diaries a go. Next thing I know I've watched the whole of Season 1 in a week! Not only are Damon and Stefan absolutely gorgeous but the storyline is so tense and really makes you want to keep watching. I'm having to limit the amount of episodes I'm allowed to watch now before my A levels begin to suffer! 

So let me know in the comments down below what you have been loving this month. And bring on February, with a little less rain please! 

January Favourites

January Favourites 

This is my first ever monthly favourites, and hopefully the first of many. I have started trying out a few new products this month but for many of them, particularly skin care I wanted to keep using for a bit longer before giving my opinion. But these are the things that have really stood out for me this month. Hope you all had a lovely January. 

Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 
I seem to have got so much use of this in January, not just for evenings out but also for everyday. I have finally broken out of my "this is expensive so I should only use this on special occasions" and it feels good! For my detailed blogpost on this palette click here. 

Body Shop Shea Butter Lip Balm 
My lips got so dry this month and this is the product that saved them. It's so moisturising and it smells amazing. Plus I was wearing it like a nude lip colour and it never left any creases or lines on my lips. 

Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
I had been looking for a daily suncream that wouldn't be too greasy or make me breakout for a while. This one works really well and doesn't make my skin look white at all. I'm not totally in love with the smell but it works so I don't mind. 

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Pore Nose Strips
These are amazing. And I only remembered how much I love them when I used them for my huge pamper evening. They really do get rid of the yucky stuff that builds up around your nose, but you do need to use a little bit of moisturiser afterwards. 

Boots Build Up Removal Expert Shampoo
While I do love all of my Aussie products I was looking for something that would really get rid of all the products and grease that build up in my hair. This does the job perfectly without leaving my hair feeling stripped or dry. I used it every 1-2 weeks and for under £3 it is a total bargain. 

Collect Deluxe Lipstick in 03 Charleston 
I wanted a natural looking slightly brown tinted lipstick that I could wear with a brown smokey eye look. I found this one in Superdrug for £3 and decided to give it a go, not really to see if the product would be good but to see if the colour would even suit me before I splurged. But this was a lovely surprise. I can look past the horrible cheap packaging becuase the lipstick itself is so lovely and smooth and glossy. This was such a bargain! 

CALA Angled Contour Brush
I got this for Christmas in my stocking and have used this everyday since. I use this to define my cheek bones with my Rimmel bronzer and love the look this gives. The brush is so smooth and I will definitely be looking into this brand more for makeup brushes.  

And finally I wasn't sure if I could count this but it is more of an obsession than a favourite. One day I was scrolling through Netflix and decided to give Vampire Diaries a go. Next thing I know I've watched the whole of Season 1 in a week! Not only are Damon and Stefan absolutely gorgeous but the storyline is so tense and really makes you want to keep watching. I'm having to limit the amount of episodes I'm allowed to watch now before my A levels begin to suffer! 

So let me know in the comments down below what you have been loving this month. And bring on February, with a little less rain please! 

What's In My Bag - Winter Edition

What's In My Bag - Winter Edition

This is what I have been carrying around in my bag lately. The bag that I have been using is one that I got for Christmas from Accessorize. It's a little out of my fashion comfort zone with the dark burgundy colour, but the classic design is so chic and I'm totally in love with it. So here is my what's in my bag. 

• Grey woolly gloves - these ones are amazing as they have a touch pad bit on the finger tips. So not more freezing hands while I'm trying to text. 
• 2014 diary - this is a must so I know where I'm meant to be and when and the small size means I can carry it round in my bag all day. 
• Pen - for writing in my diary on-the-go, plus I always seem to need one of these when I don't have one, it's best just to be prepared. 
• Purse - got this in the sale last summer from Accessorize. I've always been a big purse girl, I need one big enough to hold all my cards and receipts and in my opinion notes should be kept flat!
• Train card holder - for easy access and because I love the grey snake skin pattern of this one from Kurt Geiger
• Hand moisturiser - a particular must have in winter as my hand get so dry. Loving this lemon verbena one from M&S at the moment. 
• Compact mirror - this looks like a pretty hefty one to carry round but it's actually a light up one, and it amazing for nights out. 
• Phone - white iPhone 5
• Umbrella - because I live in England. 
• Tic Tacs - I HATE gum, but after eating somewhere I need these. 
• Lip balm - My favourite at the moment is Body Shop Shea butter lip balm as it is so moisturising 
• Mini perfume bottle - for during the day top up. I have a small collection of sample perfumes and I like to mix up different ones everyday. 
• Comb/hair brush - I don't actually brush my hair all that often, but sometimes it just needs sorting. 
• Headphone - perfect for when I'm trying to cram in some extra sleep on the school bus. 
• Keys - complete with a cute heart key-ring from Monsoon. 
• Day makeup day - only my essential that I will need to top up during the day make it in here. These are powder, concealer, mascara, black eyeliner, powder blush and whatever lipstick I'm wearing that day. 
• Tissues - always need these when I don't have them. 
• Vasaline - I'm not a lip gloss girl but I put this over my lipstick when I want a glossy look. 
• Hair ties and grips - these always seem to be floating at the bottom of all my handbags. But there is nothing worse on a bad hair day than not being about to tie your hair back. 

Hope you enjoyed reading this, comment below what your handbag essentials are.