Summer Loving

Hiya guys, sorry I have been MIA again, I always seem to fall off the face of the earth with blogging... Woops. There's always a reason & it's always the same reason as well. I'm not going to get fully into it right now but I am doing a dedicated blog post on it soon, so stay tuned! When I'm not blogging or creating videos, I do miss it terribly. I find it all quite therapeutic,  the concepts of the videos & photos, choosing which photos to use, the editing of both the videos & photos. I have no idea why. Of course, when there's a lot to do it can become overwhelming, which is why it is sometimes hard to start. But once you have started, once i've started, I don't want to stop and my head is full of ideas.

I actually received an e-mail a few days ago from godaddy saying that my 2 year renewal of my domain had gone through. That is actually what gave me a little kick up the arse. I thought to myself, fuck, that's when I decided to rebrand and start again. But what have I actually done? So I thought I really need to get back to the drawing board and set myself some actual realistic goals.  I do have quite a bit of content I still need to sort through from a few months ago when I went to Belfast.

I'm also off to back "home" next week for a few days so I'll have quite a bit to post from the trip as well! It's been almost 5/6 years since I have actually been to Havant/Chichester since I moved up to Scotland a few years ago. There is so much excitement in me. It will be so weird being back in childhood places again. I'm such a different person from who I was, an awkward, probably over dramatic teenager.  Who thought they knew better, when in reality, a lot of the time at that age you really don't. 

So I am going to leave this short but sweet post for you guys for now, I'm hoping it won't be too long before I post again. I just really wanted to get these photos up before the trip because I'll be posting about the trip afterwards. I'm maybe going to try and post while I'm away so I don't scare myself with having a mountain of things to get through when I arrive home. But we will see. I don't trust myself to follow my actual plans! Oh well, hehe!

Kimono- Next

Sunglasses- H&M

Dress- Topshop on Ebay

Necklace- Gift & Market on Holiday

Trainers- Topshop

Bag- Vintage

Lipstick- Topshop in Brighton Rock

Outfit Details

In all honesty, I can't remember what I was doing the day we took these photos or the exact reason behind wearing this. From what I can tell, I was clearly going for shades of purple when putting it together... I know i've wanted to style this kimono with this dress. So thats probably how I choose the wedged trainers and white bag. The shades & hues go well together. I also probably wanted to try and clash style, as always, with the sporty wedged trains and almost boho vibe of the kimono and round sunglasses.

Grunge Revolution

Hiya guys, how are you all today? Have you had a good saturday? Have you been busy, relaxing, shopping, working or cooking? Let me know down below, I want to know what you get up to on your saturdays/weekends. It's always nice to hear what people get up too, it's one of my my favourite things to ask customers when I've been working. I just feel it's interesting. Are you the same? Are you nosy with other people's lives, or are you just not that bothered. Which is most certainly fine if you feel this way! 

I also want to apologize for not posting as many outfit posts or even being able to upload my outfit from valentine's day...  Due to the wonderful & unpredictable Scottish weather, I always seem to be working when the sun decides to visit Scotland & of course, when I'm off it's raining. Typical. It wouldn't be life though if it decided to work out perfect, would it? But yes, back to no outfit posts. Ive also been working in the late afternoons/early evenings, so when I've finished work I'm 9/10 times not doing anything to have an outfit to show for, or it's too dark! But alas, light evenings have now begun here. So hopefully I'll have a lot more time to play around with in the evenings to shoot some outfit posts.

As a fashion/style blogger & style enthusiast, I really do feel it's important to share more casual outfits and what you wear when you aren't really trying too hard. But, still want to look stylish. You can keep the "chic" & "stylish" on your down days... Hence why I think it's awesome when bloggers share what they are wearing when they are just running about for the day. Sometimes you're more out there pieces & heels just aren't suitable! I feel my first outfit posts back have been more for those days when I'm not really busy but I am actually having to step out my front door... Although I do feel my day to day style is a bit more grungy & dark than my night time or dressing up style. I tend to go for really girly silhouettes when it comes to those times. 

As you can also see in these photos, I've started playing around a bit more with makeup. Although, I still go for the "au natural" look 98% of the time. I am enjoying the learning process of putting products on my face. I do want to learn more as I feel it is so fun and can really add alot more to an outfit sometimes! I can't promise I will be putting this much effort in all the time! But, you will at least see me wearing some lipstick with a bare face.

Also, can I just add how much I am in love with this Limecrime "salem" Velvetine?! The colour is just out of this world and soooo beautiful! It's the perfect 90s, brown grunge, lippie! I can't help but feel super badass in it. I'm sure I will be putting this bad boy on my lips a lot! I'll try not to overuse it. Too much anyway. Speaking of brown, 90s grunge lippies, Limecrime have actually brought out another called teddy bear, it is also very dreamy and on my wishlist.

 

I was actually visiting my grandparents today, hence why I needed a casual yet cool look. Just as well I didn't go out and put heels on as we ended up walking up the highstreet. I'm not sure I could have been bothered with actually having to walk in my heels today... Sometimes it's just nice to put on heels to look good. If you know what I mean? You know, when you are actually just going to be sitting for most of the day, but the heels just add that extra glam or something. But yes, I wanted easy glam today. So rose gold pointed flats it was.

 Jacket- Topshop

Bag- Vintage (from my Gran)

Jumper- Next similar here

Skirt- Choies

Shoes- Missguided similar here

Lipstick- Limecrime in Salem

Eyes- Revolution Makeup palette here

Outfit Details

So, I have a confession. I actually wore this outfit a few weeks ago. I don't really care much about recycling outfits, in fact, I encourage it. You know something also looks great & you feel great in it, why not throw it back on when you can't be bothered? Saves a lot of time & stress. It's still a little chilly in Scotland, so I remember wanting to wear this jumper because it was warm, it's also great for throwing on & looking great because of the boxy fit. Tucking it into the skirt also helped show off the top of the skirt which I think is great because of the cute little peplum. 

I instantly feel put together and comfy in this skirt, which is one of the reasons I always thrown it on! I went for my topshop bomber because I wanted to tie in with the orange jumper & I think brown looks great with orange. In my opinion. Again, wanting to try and keep to the same kind of colours, I chose the skirt & bag because 1) the shoes have white on them, 2) the shoes are also super chic & comfy and 3) I couldn't be bothered choosing another bag. The white on the shoes really sold it for me to put them on...

Belgium Extra Footage

Hiya guys, so earlier this week I showed you my highlights from Belgium, if you haven't seen it already just go here to catch up. So, I also uploaded all the footage I did not include onto my vlog channel. I decided to just put all 3 videos into one post for you guys, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did looking back on it.

My Trip to Belgium

Hiya, I hope you enjoy watching this video! I think its my best editing yet! Ive also got all the behind the scenes on my vlog channel. Im also still waiting for nice weather to shoot what I wore for Valentines day! So hopefully the weather gods are good to us soon! For now you can enjoy this ;)

Y.R.U Unboxing!

I hope you enjoy my YRU unboxing, I thought it would be a pretty good video to post on fashion thursdays! Let me know what you think below & how you would style them! Speak soon <3

Valentine's Day 2016

Hiya guys! I've got another video for you today, I hope you all had a lovely Valentines Day, even if you spent it with your family & friends! Its what its all about :)

Limecrime Venus 1 & 2 Swatches

I hope you like my first swatches video, I should have another one up for you soon as well.

London, July 2014

Here are some of the photos I took, when we went to London. Which was agesss ago now! I should have probably done it already but, I have two outfit posts coming from london as well. So I look forward to showing you them, even though I probably look a lot different now! My hair for starters... Well anyway, enjoy these for now!

Photogtaphy- HayleyMG Photography

This is all I have for now, there is still plenty more to come. For now you can catch my highlights on my Youtube Channel & next week you can see the extra footage on my Vlog Channel.

Weekly Vlog- Food, Food & More Food

Grab A Cuppa (Or Whatever) & Let's' Have A Chat

When Did I Become Old Enough For "Lady"?

As you all know, or should do now, I started working in Next around November 2014. So i've been interacting with A LOT more people than I did for a while... One of the things I noticed around this time was they way people would refer to me. People would call me "lady" & "Women" and it was VERY weird. For so long I have been used to being called a girl, I was fine with that as I didn't yet feel like I was a woman yet, I still don't! Plus, I knew I was one of those people had been given a baby face and again, I was more than fine with that. As many older woman would remind me, I'd be thankful when I did get old.

So what I want to know is, when and how did this happen? I seem to have become a woman over night. Even at family parties, children come TO ME. They ask ME if they are allowed to do something. I don't know. I can't even decide what's ok for me to do... Nevermind someone's own flesh and blood. Im not ready for that kind of responsibility. I always look around for a "real" adult, someone who's been doing it for far longer than me and are actually confident in the choices they are making. I have felt people treat me a bit different as well, with a little bit more respect I feel.

I do think I'm maybe carrying myself slightly different, which is a natural thing anyway when you are growing up. So maybe that's one of the reasons? I just find it so strange when someone tells their child to pass it to the woman, or give it to the lady. I don't feel like I'm out of that girl stage yet. I know I'm married, pay my bills and so on so forth. But, those things aren't hard and plus, I don't feel ready to be a woman yet! I still feel childish and giddy. Maybe I have made it, but my mind hasn't yet caught up and realised that I am now, A Real Adult. Or at least on my way...

When I see other people my age, who look a lot older I feel a bit more reassured. I'm like, no it's ok I'm not quite there yet. When you see woman like Kylie Jenner you don't feel so adult after all. Well at least I don't. I'm enjoying youth and being young. I know it won't last forever so I want to reveal it in for as long as I can. Because once you do become that older, put together looking female. That's it. There's no going back.

Snack Review- Propercorn

About

Propercorn was launched in 2011 by two best friends, Cassandra & Ryan. Cassandra says that her father was useless at cooking but made the best popcorn! And they would always experiment with different flavours when she was younger. So when she got older and thought back to these fond memories; Propercorn was born. They like to only use flavours that can be found at home. As well trying to keep everything guilt free, they are also a proud British brand. The create their flavours in London, while popping & packaging every piece of corn in the midlands!

Flavours

Smooth Peanut & Almond, Lightly Sea Salted, Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sundried Tomato, Sour Cream & Black Pepper, Sweet & Salty and Sweet Coconut & Vanilla.

Nutrition Info
All of the packets are suitable for vegetarians with some being suitable for vegans. As well as being GMO and gluten free. So they can be a great snack for a variety of people! The amount of calories in each pack do vary but all of them come under 130 kcals. They only use butterfly corn which is a great source of fiber, so they would be a great way of sneaking this into your diet.

Per 20g Packet
Smooth Peanut & Almond- 88 cals Vegan Friendly
Lightly Sea Salted- 88 cals Vegan Friendly
Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sundried Tomato- 93 cals Vegan Friendly
Sour Cream & Black Pepper- 88 cals Vegetarian Friendly
Sweet & Salty- 129 cals Vegan Friendly
Sweet Coconut & Vanilla- 121 cals Vegetarian Friendly

Thoughts

I've only tried two flavours but I love them! I think their flavours are unique while keeping to the good old classics as well. I have to say, I also absolutely love their packaging! Which brought them to my attention in the first place. I've been trying to find a better alternative crisps, as I love them and eat them a lot! But they are so bad for you. So i'm happy I've found these are there are quite a few flavours to play around with. I think I also enjoy them more because I know they aren't as harmful for you as crisps... I also adore the fact that they are british and everytime I buy a pack I'm supporting a homegrown company.

The two flavours I tried were; Fiery Worcester Sauce & Sundried Tomato and Sweet Coconut & Vanilla. At first, I didn't know what to expect with either of them. My only experience of popcorn was sweet and toffee... Not exactly adventurous OR healthy. The worcester & tomato one is sooo tasty! The flavours you get from them are amazing, they also have a little kick to them which is nice. I think they are my favourite by far.  I was a little apprehensive to try the coconut ones, because to me its a strange flavour for anything. But the vanilla bit definitely enticed me. Also, after speaking to a friend who had tried them I decided to take the jump and not be a wimp. The two flavours really do compliment each other and it is a nice change to just plain old "sweet". Both of them have been used quite mildly, so none of them are overpowering.

They are also quite filling, so they are great to have as snack or an added extra with your lunch. If you went for a sweet flavour, it would also be a great substitute for crisps and some choccolate. Trying propercorn is definitely making me want to find and try more flavours of popcorn! Even branching out to other brands. So If you would like me to do reviews on other brands, just let me know below!

Rating
8/10

Limecrime Unboxing!

Hey guys, hope you don't mind but I have another unboxing video for you! But today it's a beauty unboxing, just to keep up with my scheduled days. More posts will be coming next week, enjoy for now!

Film Review- Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Director

J.J. Abrams

Genre

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Starring

Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Harrson Ford, John Boyega, Mark Hamil, Oscar Isaac, Daisey Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson

Summary

So of course, this film is continuing on the Star Wars saga. Firstly, do you need to have seen the previous films? Well, personally, I think you would be able to get away without seeing them. Although, there will be the the odd thing you won't quite get if you haven't seen them all. At the end of the day though, this is new plot in the world of Star Wars! Aren't there always unanswered questions in trilogies? So really, it's lucky there's actually six other films...

I think this film has done a fantastic job with keeping to the original films, yet being able to create a new story (which means you ARE able to see it without seeing the others). While still making sense and having surprises along the way. One of the main storylines of this film is about a stormtrooper, and how he is unable to do the evil he has been programmed to do. He then goes on to meeting our second main character, Rey, to which, the storyline is also set around. I love the concept of a stormtrooper struggling with the evil, it's something the other films never explored or showed. It's a great new twist to the classic.

Reys background is a little different, as well as being clouded in the unknown. We do not find out so much about her history, except through small flashbacks throughout the movie. She lives in a pretty rugged looking place out in the middle of nowhere, with nothing but sand and junk to scavenge from. All we do learn is, shes been there for a very long time and waiting for someone to come back for her. So once our two protagonists meet, that's when the fun and adventure really starts. At first, Finn (the ex stormtrooper) lies about where he really came from. Stating that he is from the resistance, rather than the rebel alliance. After finding out this, Rey wants his help.

So then Finn, Rey & BB-8 the droid, become a small but worthy team. Of course, it wouldn't be a star wars film without a nod to its past. So of course "mistakenly" & "luckily" they stumble upon the millennium falcon which then takes them on their adventures through the Galaxy.After running into a few troubles, and surprises, Rey stumbles upon a lightsaber. This is also a key part of this film, it indicates where the next few may go and that there are many mysteries to be found! Of course, it wouldn't be new Star Wars film without meeting the old team! Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 & C3PO are all there with a helping hand.

Personal Thoughts
I really really enjoyed it! I just thought the whole concept of the film was amazing, like I said in the summary I loved the twist with Finn being a stormtrooper is brilliant, you never really experience a view from them at all. And they really are such an iconic character in film & history! Plus, the little touches of humour throughout the film was great, and it was that kind of subtle & natural humour. Another reason why I loved it is, because the main character is a female! And she is such a badass! As well as one of the badies being female. I really do think this is important for young girls & woman to see this. You do not see females taking the leads in films like this alot. So huge love from me for this film. Also, we took my big cousins children and her youngest had never seen a Star Wars film. So it's all good!

Rating
8/10

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Tyga & Molly O'Malia

So by now, I'm assuming most of you have already heard about this story through various media outlets. I thought it would be a great topic to start this section of the blog off with, and its a very current topic right now! As well as bringing up quite a few issues. I also want to say, I encourage all of you to comment your opinions down below and get involved as mush as possible as this is what I want Tuesdays to be all about. Talking with each other.

Firstly, I want to start off with some of the headlines that have come out about this story.

"Model Molly O'Malia, 14, Accuses Kylie Jenner's Boyfriend Tyga Of Sending Her "Uncomfortable" Messages"-People

Underage teen sobs next to her lawyer Gloria Allred as she claims she received 'uncomfortable texts' from Tyga during his relationship with Kylie Jenner-Daily Mail

Now, since all of this has come out, there has been some leaked photos of the actual texts. I'm not going to post any here, just incase due to copyright! Don't want to get caught up in all that... The texts show her clearly lying about her age, but the texts do also show him asking her to "facetime" him. I agree, its totally ok for her to feel intimidated by him asking her to do this. But, to then go onto lie about your age? Clearly stating you are much older than you are? Looks like trouble! It doesn't seem like she is feeling that uncomfortable about their communications. Since she lied about her age AFTER he has asked her to facetime him.

I think the media has been really unfair of the portrayal of all of this. Clearly, a lot of people are on Molly O'Malias side, straight away. I personally feel this is because shes a young girl. So, naturally a sweet looking girl would never be so manipulative would they? But alas, in the revealing of the texts we see her lying about the very thing, the newspapers are shouting about. Her age. So who is really in the wrong here? And is really fair to be judging men, just because of their sex? That they must be the misleading monster. Especially when us females hate it being done to them. For me, feminism is very important. Feminism for me, is also about choice & fairness regardless what your sex is. So, what I mean by that is, you should be able to choose whatever you want to do regardless of your sex, as well as being treated fair regardless of your sex.

I think whats also important for us all to remember is, theres always three sides to a story. One side, the other side & the truth.

I feel the media have immediately jumped to Mollys side because of her age and sex, before really finding out whats happened. If the media knew about the texts before they realize the articles, then thats even worse! It just shows how much mainstream media really loves to stir things and how you really can't believe everything you see in the news. I think its also important to see how unfair and sexist our society is still. Still jumping to outdated normalities.

I feel bad for both of them. Molly, because alot of people are judging her because she lied about her age. Tyga, because people are also judging him for being a bit of a creep. I think everyone needs to remember that there is good and bad in everyone, so sometimes it shows! Maybe, just maybe, they are both a little in the wrong here? But they've also both become victims of their actions by themselves and towards each other. So, naturally, everyone must pick a side... Obviously.

So what are your opinion on this story? Do you define yourself as feminist, if so, how?

Updates, January 2016

Heres what's been happening.