rebecca

Hello You Lovely Lot!

So, it's been a year since I started making these playlists! How crazy is that?! I didn't actually write about my September playlist last year but in case you're curious, here it is...

• Liverwire - Livewire (Single) - Oh Wonder
• Say Love - III - JoJo
• What Do You Mean? - What Do You Mean? (Single) - Justin Bieber
• Drive - Drive (Single) - Oh Wonder
• Lose It - Lose It (Single) - Oh Wonder
• How Deep Is Your Love? - How Deep Is Your Love? (Single) - Calvin Harris/Disciples 
• Easy Love - Easy Love (Single) - Sigala
• Cool For The Summer - Cool For The Summer (Single) - Demi Lovato
• Hair - Hair (Single) - Little Mix
• Infinity - Infinity (Single) - One Direction
• Josephine - Positive Songs For Negative People - Frank Turner

Hello You Lovely Lot!

Normally these posts take me ages to write but this ones shorter than th I have been super busy this month so I've hardly updated this playlist, maybe it's because not many songs have caught my attention? Let's get started!

Army - Delirium - Ellie Goulding



I talked all about this in my February Favourites but it just makes me really happy and it's a song I can really sing along with even if nobody else wants to hear it! This was also on last months playlist which just goes to show obsessed I am.

Favourite Lyric : '16 and you never even judged me'

Bitter Sweet Symphony - Urban Hymns - The Verve 


I forgot all about this song till i was listening to a playlist on Spotify and I fell in love all over gain! My Dad loves this song too which without a doubt is the reason I love it too! It's just such a classic and one of those songs that even if you don't know it, you know the tune.

Favourite Lyric : 16, and you never

The Sound - I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it - The 1975


Why did they have to make their album name so long, huh?! My friend Amy first played this to me and I was obsessed for a few weeks so I put it on here! I never really liked The 1975 too much but I wouldn't necessarily turn them off if their music came on, is anyone else like that with certain artists? However, I love this one.

Favourite Lyric : 'What does it matter if I lie to you?'

Boy Without A Car - Wake Up - The Vamps



When I first heard this album i don't think this one jumped out at me particularly but when I was walking around Uni the other day it came in shuffle and so I thought I would give it a chance and whoa, am I glad I did! I think it's maybe one of my favourites on the album now (not that anything will every overtake Cheater because that will always be my jam!

Favourite Lyric : 'I'm wondering how we got this far, I'm just another boy without a car'

Gravity - Talk (Single) - Coldplay


Another one that's on my favourites but possibly my favourite song of the whole month? I love a sad song and I love a ballad and this is all my favourite things about music rolled in to one. How can I not love it?

Call Your Girlfriend - Body Talk - Robyn


I found this on a 00's playlist on spotify and I had just completely forgotten it existed. It's just so catchy and upbeat even thought eh lyrics are not very nice really if you listen to them! I could definitely dance around my room to this!

Favourite Lyric : 'And then tell her that the only way her heart will mend is when she learns to love again'

Geek In The Pink - Mr. A-Z - Jason Mraz


When iTunes used to do that 12 days of Christmas thing where they gave out free things (the good old days) one of the gifts one year was the video for this. Nobody really knew about Jason Mraz at this point since it was before all the classics we know now but I loved this song straight away and have done ever since. The other day I suddenly remembered all about it and put it on. I definitely don't still know all the words...

Favourite Lyric : 'She was staring through the doorframe, eyeing me down like already a bad boyfriend. Well she can get her toys out of the draw then'

Hymn For The Weekend - A Head Full Of Dreams - Coldplay



I really got in to this song when the video came out although it used to be my favourite on the album and I used to listen to it all the time! I forgot all about it and then all of a sudden the video appeared and I was back in to it. I think this is just such an amazing song and if it's on the setlist when I see them live I will be more than happy.

Favourite Lyric : 'Then we'll shoot across the sky'

No Words - #3 - The Script


Yet another one in my favourites! This is probably my favourite song by the script and I think the lyrics are just so beautiful. The Script is always a band I can come back to no matter how long it's been since I last listened to them and one day I will see them live!

Favourite Lyric : I honestly can't pick a favourite lyric for this song I just think it's written so beautifully!

Somebody Else - I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it - The 1975


I also spoke about this in my favourites so you can go and see what i have to say about it there but basically I just love this song and I may even be starting to love The 1975 just a little bit..maybe.

Favourite Lyric : 'I took all my things that make sounds, the rest I can do without'

Wrapped Around Your Finger - Don't Stop (Single) - 5 Seconds Of Summer


I'm not going to lie to you all the first time I heard this song was when I saw 5SOS live. I knew it existed before then but I just never got around to listening to it so the other day I made the conscious effort to do so and thank God I did! I love this song as much as I did when I heard it for the first time live! I can't wait to see 5SOS soon and hear this live (hopefully).

Favourite Lyric :'You were mine for a night, I was out of my mind'

So, those are all the songs I've been loving this month! Most of these are old songs that I've rediscovered but those are always the best ones, right?

Hello You Lovely Lot!

Normally I am itching to write these and even start writing them in the middle of the month however this month has just flown by and I can't believe it's nearly the end. This month has been a bit mixed for me, there's been times where I've felt so happy but also times where I've thought about quitting University and moving back home. However, on a more positive note, lets talk about what I've loved this month, shall we?

Beauty / Skincare :

I bought this last month and if you read my blog you may already know what it is. I only started using it this month though and it has blown everything out of the water...

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation



If you want to read my blog post about it you can find that here because I sing all it's praises there. For now I will just say that so far, this is the best high street foundation I've used and has even surpassed my MAC one *gasp*. It just makes me feel great and I love using it even if I do try and save it for special occasions.

Music :

There's not really been a specific album or artist that I've loved this month so I'm just going to list a few songs that I've completely been obsessed with!

Gravity - Coldplay

I found this by accident, I knew this song because it's on an episode of Gavin and Stacey but it wasn't the Coldplay version! I was going through Spotify to see if there was any Coldplay songs I didn't know and I found this one and I've loved it ever since.

Army - Ellie Goulding

My love for this song really appeared after the video came out. I did quite like it before then but once I saw the video I was fully hooked. Ellie dedicated this song to her best friend and the video is basically a montage of videos of them! Now this song makes me thing of Natalie (how cheesy is that?) and it just makes me super happy.

No Words - The Script

This is probably my favourite song by The Script and I hadn't listened to them in ages and they came on shuffle! I just love this song so much and it will always hold nostalgia for me. The lyrics are what really makes this song for me I think and I like to pretend I know them all but in reality, I don't.

Somebody Else - The 1975

I also found this one by accident on YouTube! I think they played it at their last gig and someone uploaded it and made a little lyric video. It's now on their new album and I have to say I prefer the live version but you know, beggars can't be choosers and all that!

Violet Hill - Coldplay

I always knew this song existed but it was never one of my favourite Coldplay songs, that was until I wrote my 'TOP TWENTY : Coldplay' post which you can read here if you want to! Since then I have been listening to it more and more and this month was a real binge on it!

TV Show : 

Now, after years and years of saying I would never watch this type of programme, I have fallen under the spell of...

Geordie Shore




I started watching this because Natalie said it was really good and for a while I was hooked. I haven't watched it in a while because when you watch it episode after episode it gets slightly repetitive I have to say but I think if I was watching it once a week it would be a different story! I just think everyone is absolutely hilarious and it's a really easy thing to watch!

Purchase : 

This kind of comes under beauty but I couldn't not put it in!

Nars Copacabana Highlighter 



I only really started using highlighter a few months ago and I started with just a Sleek one. As that ran out I just kept looking at this one online and reading reviews of it. I had heard so much hype about it but I just couldn't bring myself to buy it. Eventually I gave in and I'm so glad I did! It is the most beautiful highlighter and I've had loads of compliments since I've started wearing it which is always lovely. I'm not sure I'll ever go back to another highlighter ever again.

Photo : 


My favourite photo this month is probably this one..

Hello you lovely lot!

So, the other night  went a bit mad with the online shopping. It was not long after my birthday and I had a bit of money to spend so I thought 'hey, why not buy myself some nice makeup?'. By that I mean 'hey, why not spend far too much money on stuff I don't really need!'.

It all arrived the other day so I thought I would give you a low down on what I ordered and what I think about it all!

M.A.C

Lipstick : Viva Glam - Ariane Grande



I was in love with this the first minute I saw it online and even though I a few other lipsticks that are similar in colour I knew I had to have it (typical me). I put it on just to try it and it's a gorgeous colour! I'm sure it will become a staple in my lipstick collection.

Patentpolish Lip Pencil - Knock 'Em Out



I accidentally ordered two of these but after using it I decided I'm going to keep the two. I think this was brought ought on Boxing Day (hence the name) and is an online exclusive! It's got a nice finish which I didn't like when I first put it on. It looks like I have lipgloss on and I don't like the way lipgloss feels but I like the way it looks, i'm just so used to Matte! It goes really well with 'Whirl' too!

Patentpolish Lip Pencil - Ellie Goulding - Innocent



I won't lie to you all. I bought this because of the packaging. I am however, pleasantly surprised. It once again makes me look like I have lipgloss on and is such a beautiful colour! I'm really getting in to nudes now but I used to be a red and purple girl all the way. It also looks very similar to the last one and it is a bit but this is a bit more pink!

Lip Pencil - Subculture



This was a purchase inspired by Jess (sunbeamsjess on YouTube) and her lip liner collection video, which you can watch here if you so wish! Subculture is a lovely nude and I've been needing a nude lip liner for a while. I wanted 'whirl' but it was always out of stock and I love this one more I think!

Primer - Prep & Prime Lip



I read about this online and was intrigued to try it! My lipstick tends to come off quite easily and it stresses me out a bit so I though I would give this a go to see if it makes any difference. It definitely makes my lipstick colour better but I have yet to wear it for a full day to see if it's any good!

NARS

Primer - Oil Free - Pro Prime - Pore Refining Primer



I used to use The Body Shop primer but it's starting to run out and one of my friends suggested this one! I used it the other day and my makeup stayed on all day and looked amazing (if I do say so myself).

Highlighter - Copacabana Illuminator 



I have heard so many good reviews about this so I decided to give it a go myself. It is absolutely beautiful! I feel like a fairy or something when I have it on, it just glitters and shimmers beautifully and I can't get enough of it. A tiny bit goes a long way too and you hardly need any of it! Probably my favourite thing from the selection of things I bought!

So, yeah I spent way too much money but you know, my face and lips are very happy!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello You Lovely Lot!

It's nearing the end of January which is ridiculous. This month has been important since I turned 19 so here's all the music I listened to as I realise I'll be 20 next year...

The Girl Is Mine featuring Destiny's Child & Brandy - (Single) - 99 Souls



I actually heard this for the first time maybe two months ago but I've been obsessed with it ever since. I love the song 'The Boy Is Mine' but I must admit I've only heard the Destiny's Child song one or two times. I don't tend to like this kind of stuff because we all know I'm a One Direction kind of girl but you know, once in a while, I do leave my bed and stop watching 'McFly Funny Moments'..

Favourite Lyric : 'Excuse me can I please talk to you for a minute?'

Stevie Knows - Never Been Better (Special Edition) - Olly Murs



I kind of get this song but kind of don't. I obviously know it's about Stevie Wonder and a play on his last name but like...what does he know? PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME OLLY (I just listened to it and heard the line 'he knows what we're doing when his record's on'...so I get it now.) This is on a CD I got for Christmas and I am obsessed. I love Olly Murs' sound and I like to pretend he's a guilty pleasure but I'm proud to love him in all honesty. I've even spoken to him you know...one of the highlights of my life.

Favourite Lyric : 'As soon as you come in this house, I'm gonna take you to higher ground'

Army - Delirium - Ellie Goulding



Now, I don't mind Ellie. I think with her I'm kind of love hate, if I like something I am obsessed with it for ages or I'll never listen to it more than once. This is one of the ones I love and I have yet to listen to the album as of yet. There might be a review coming soon, you never know!

Favourite Lyric : 'When I'm with you, I'm standing with an army'

Lovestruck - Meet The Vamps - The Vamps




This is quite old now, it'll be two years old this year. However, I was just on my favourites playlist shuffling through and it came on. I think it's one of the best songs on the whole album and I don't think I'll ever get bored of it.

Favourite Lyric : 'I'd wait all day, just for a maybe'

Hands To Myself - Revival - Selena Gomez



I loved this towards the end of last month but it's kind of carried on to this month. I STILL haven't listened to the rest of the album (I know, my life is a shambles). However, this song and a few others have made it on to my January Playlist!

Favourite Lyric : 'I mean I could, but why would I want to?'

Youth - If You Leave - Daughter



I am so in love with this song. I first heard it when doddleoddle did a cover of it with her friend Andie and it wasn't until this month that I actually searched for the original. I am so glad I did because this has probably been my favourite song of the month. My mission next to month is to listen to the rest of their music, because if it's anything like this...I know I will love it.

Favourite Lyric : 'To keep our hearts from forever missing them, but I'm forever missing him'

Focus - Focus (Single) - Ariana Grande



I am aware that this came out a while ago and I used to like it in moderation although I didn't like the bit with the guy talking for some reason. Now, however, I am obsessed. I just think it's so catchy! I don't even mind the shouting man anymore.

Favourite Lyric : 'I know what I came to do and that aint gonna change'

Stitches - Handwritten - Shawn Mendes


I've never really listened Shawn Mendes and I've only just heard this song really so I'm not sure when it first came out or anything. I just think this is so lovely and it's not the kind of songs I usually go for in some ways. Definitely going to be giving Shawn Mendes a listen this year!

Favourite Lyric : 'If I quit calling you my lover, move on'

WILD - Blue Neighbourhood - Troye Sivan 



I loved Troyes first EP but for some reason I never got round to listening to this even though I was so excited for it to be released! This is the first one I've had the chance to listen to although I remember watching a video for one of them which I now can't remember the name of, typical. I love the beginning of this with the kids, thats what drew it to me in the first place, not even Troye...can I say that?

Favourite Lyric : 'Leave this blue neighbourhood'

Never Forget You - Never Forget You (Single) - MNEK & Zara Larsson



I first heard this at the first One Direction OTRA date I went to. They played the video and me and the boy I was sitting next to were like 'what on earth is this?!'. I didn't really like it then and I'm not sure whether the reason I love it so much is because it reminds me of the concert and the guy I met...but oh well!

Favourite Lyric : 'I used to be so happy but without you here I feel so low'

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Get Born - Jet
I first heard this song on a Doctor Who video about Rose Tyler and I loved it but had no idea what it was. Then, when I went on Guitar Hero with Amy it was there! I think this is so catchy and it has such a good guitar riff! Classic.

Favourite Lyric : '1,2,3, take my hand and come with me because you look so fine and I really wanna make you mine'

Grown - Get Weird - Little Mix




This is now, without a doubt, my favourite song of Little Mix's album. I've loved this one ever since the album came out a few months ago and I still love it now. It's just such a good song to listen to when you feel down (especially about lads). Makes me feel much more optimistic about things!

Favourite Lyric : 'It's funny how the tables turn'

Drops Of Jupiter - Drops Of Jupiter - Train



This is a classic song that people have compared to one of One Directions new songs. Obviously I knew it before that comparison. Pretty sure this is one of my favourite songs of all time. It has beautiful chords, singing and lyrics.

Favourite Lyric : 'Your best friend always sticking up for you, even when I know you're wrong'

Fix You - X&Y - Coldplay



This is one of my favourite songs ever. I always say 'The Heart Never Lies' is my favourite song ever but this isn't too far behind nowadays. I just think it's one of the most beautiful songs to ever exist from the lyrics to the chords to the guitar bit. If you don't like Coldplay then that's ok but if you don't like this then there's something wrong with you.

Favourite Lyric : 'Tears stream down your face when you lose something you cannot replace'

Heroes - Heroes - David Bowie



This month is of course the month we lost the legend that is David Bowie. Dad's always played me Bowie's music and I have always looked up to him. I was also shown Labyrinth when I was in primary school at an after school club. I loved it then I didn't see it for years and years. In secondary school I had a dream about it then my art teacher played it the next day. Scary stuff. It's now my favourite film of all time. This is maybe my favourite Bowie song and it's also on another of my favourite films 'Moulin Rouge'

Favourite Lyric : 'Though nothing will keep us together'

Stop And Stare - Dreaming Out Loud - OneRepublic



I heard this when I was listening to a pop playlist on Skype to Amy. I forgot how good this was! This month I've just got really into songs that I used to love back in the day. If you haven't heard this ever or in a while, listen to it again.

Favourite Lyric : 'Can you see what I see?'

Under Pressure ft David Bowie - Hot Space - Queen



Once again, Dad used to play this when I was little and me and my brother still know all the words, even Freddies little bits. We always listen to this when we're on holiday for some reason. Not only do I love the song but I love the message behind it too.

Favourite Lyric : 'Love's such an old fashioned word, and love dares you to care for the people on the people on the edge of the night, and love dares you to change out way of caring about ourselves. This is our last dance. This is our last dance. This is ourselves. Under pressure' 

Last Nite - Is This It - The Strokes



I heard this when I was watching an old episode of 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' and I instantly recognised it! I've never really sat and listened to it but I think it's one that everyone knows, even if you don't know that you know it.

Favourite Lyric : 'Well I've been in town for just about fifteen minutes now'

Same Old Love - Revival - Selena Gomez




I didn't really used to like this one at first but the more I listen to it the more I fall in love! It's not really my typical type of music either but for some reason it got through to me! It's so catchy and have a feeling it will be stuck in my head for a long time!

Favourite Lyric : 'That shit, it tears me up'


So that's what I've been listening to for the past month! It's a big longer than my playlists usually are for some reason!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello you lovely lot!

I can't believe it's the end of October. Does this mean I can start counting down till Christmas (I think so). I'm not sure when this will go up so if you're reading this and it's up later than usual, I'm sorry, it's most likely because I've been in Wales with the English Department at my University and they've not got WiFi! If it's up early it's because I was very organised and managed to get it done before I went to Wales, but if you know me, you know I'm not organised!

This month has been so busy! It's been my first month at University, I've seen One Direction twice (although as I'm writing this and probably as you're reading it, I have yet to see them the second time), I've learnt alot about myself and other people and I've spent more time sitting on my own missing home than anything else! However, I have enjoyed bits of it and I, of course, still have favourites to tell you all about!

So, lets go!

Beauty / Skincare :

So, I like a dark lip. I'm a Rimmel 107 girl, I love a bit of a plum for Autumn and Winter (and Spring and Summer..). However, this month, I have reached a whole new level of 'dark lip'.

MAC - Nightmoth Lipliner 
MAC - Smoked Purple Lipstick



I am blaming this entirely on Jess (sunbeamsjess on youtube) and her lipliner collection video! The second I saw it I knew I had to have it so I wrote it down on my christmas list. Then, me and my friend Nina went to Manchester to see a play and we were an hour or two early, so when we passed a MAC I knew what I had to do. I went in for the lipliner and then the lovely lady serving me asked 'do you want a lipstick to go on top?' and you just can't say no to that can you really...I mean I could have...but I didn't. I have worn the combo about three times in a row since I bought it the other day and I don't even care. I have had loads of compliments since I started wearing and also a few weird looks but what can you do? I think I prefer the lipliner on it's own but that's because it seems to last longer, I'm still very glad I bought the lipstick too though!

Music : 

Usually I write about an album I've loved here but there isn't a whole album that I've found that I love yet so I'm just going to do some songs that I've really loved this month! I am, however, going to be doing an 'October Playlist' post because it's been ages since I've done a music one for you!

Drag Me Down - One Direction
Cheater - The Vamps
Love Me Like You - Little Mix
Perfect - One Direction
On My Mind - Ellie Goulding 

TV Show :

There's got to be two this month! One has a been a favourite for a while and one is one I have just rediscovered!

Gogglebox



I used to think this sounded like the worst programme in the history of the world, like, who wants to watch people watch television right? Oh, how wrong I was. I LOVE it. The Moffats are by far my favourite, mainly because of Scarlett (who favourited my tweet the other day, hold your applause). I never really sit down and watch TV so by watching this I feel like I'm caught up on the weeks TV which is always nice!

Photo : 

I have two for this month, one is a very lovely one and one is a bit ridiculous. Lets start with this one...


This is me and my mum in Liverpool when her and Dad came to visit me. I had the best two days ever, it was nice to be out of my flat because I feel like I'm going a bit stir crazy sometimes. It was so nice to see them again and I did shed a little tear, I miss them so much when it's just me.

Then this one


This is my Dad. This is also from the weekend that Mum and Dad came to see me. My Dad is my best friend, he always laughs at my jokes (which nobody here does, it's very sad), he always knows how to cheer me up and he knows how I feel nine times out of ten. He has helped me so much at University, mainly with the cooking, and he looks after Mum who apparently is quite worried about me. I owe a lot to my Dad and even though he has really let me down in the past and I don't completely trust him and I'm not sure if I ever will do again, he does make me smile. Really, if you think about it, he's just got an ice cream cone up his nose.

Purchase :

I literally bought this the day before I wrote this and I am already in love with it. If you know me you know I love Disney and you know that I like big jumpers and you know I love Primark (I mean, sometimes, not all the time, I love their novelty tops and jumpers). So, when i went into Primark with my flat mate Nicole and I saw this I knew I had to buy it.


IT'S A JUMPER WITH DAISY DUCK ON IT. OK. THANK YOU. I first saw this when Gabby (velvetgh0st on youtube) wore this and all I could think about was how love it was. then when i walked into Primark I saw it and there was an intake of breath. I knew there and then that I had to buy it. I picked it up straight away and there wasn't even any umming and ahhing about it, I took it round with me everywhere. It's super comfy and it also looks pretty so all in all I'd say it's a justified purchase really if you think about it. I'm taking it to Wales with me when I go with the English department tomorrow!


What's Exciting About Next Month? :

At the end of this month (the 31st, so I'm gonna write about it now since it practically is next month) I'm seeing One Direction again! I'm seeing them with my friend Gaby this time so I think I'll be more comfortable and feel less embarrassed about crying and singing and dancing. It's also the last tour date before the big hiatus so I think it will be super emotional! I'm also seeing Frank Turner with Dad next month so that's exciting! Then my friend Chloe is coming down to visit me for two nights. Chloe was the first friend who is left in Nottingham to show interest in coming to see me and so I am so happy that she's coming. It's going to be lovely to know I have someone I know really well for more than just a few hours! I also think my friends Izzi and Gemma are coming up if they get time off work! One of the most exciting things is the fact I might see my friend Grace. I haven't seen Grace in probably about 7 or 8 years but when I lived here as a child she was my best friend! We both have Wednesdays off University so we're going to go for a coffee or lunch!

Thanks for reading!

Becky x