My Summer To Do List 2015

Helloo guys and girlies, 

So I have two more exams left then I can leave school. Thinking about this makes me realise that after these two exams I am going to be free for 8 months which is a very long time so I thought that it would be a good idea to have a list of things that I would like to achieve and do over the coming 8 weeks. I thought that if I told you and wrote it down it might help me motivate myself to complete it. Sometimes its good to make lists, well I think so. I often get confused and get stressed out especially in busy periods and a way to DE stress and make myself feel more organised and in control of my life I like to this. 

1) - Wake up the same time each day (EARLY)- when I look back on previous holidays I realise that I could of got so much more done had I of actually woken up and not stayed in bed all day wasting away, as much as I love my bed in the moment when I am awake I'm glad that I got up as I feel as though I am more productive which I am. so in the coming 8 weeks I want to wake up at the same time each day and get myself into a routine so I feel happier and make the most of my time.

2)- Find a hobby or a regular activity to do- When i look at other people that are apart of clubs and teams I get really jealous. I have spent my life joining clubs and groups but i have never really stuck to them , after a few months I get bored and quit. But I have decided that i want to do something for myself. I think that this is even more important because now I'm getting older I'm becoming in charge of my own time so I  think that having a hobby would  be a good use of my free time. I'm thinking cycling, the 2012 Olympic mountain bike track is around the corner so and they have opened it up to the public so I might take up cycling, i loved it as a child!

3)- Organise to go out with Friends as much a possible- Sometimes over the '6 weeks' friends become a bit distant with each other, they go on holidays ,  don't have enough money to go out , just get a bit unsociable (me). I have decided that no matter what whenever i have free time I will organise to go out with my friends (which will be all the time) this is even more so important as after the holidays we will all be going off into our separate pathways and so this may be  the last chance to spend quality time with the group together. 

4)- GET HEALTHY GET FIT- I wouldn't say I'm really unhealthy, I have quite a balanced diet but that's not all the components of health. There are times where I would pick to get the bus over walking, or maybe I said yes to something that I could of said no too. but over the 6 weeks I want to drink more water , cut the crap and get out more.

5)- Go new places and meet new people- I am quite a sociable person, I love meeting new people and I'm quite a talkative person. Over the summer holidays i want to visit new places which means new people. Booking the festivals is a start to this as I will be meeting lots of new people at a place full of music that I love which I am sooo excited about. I would like to go London in the holidays and go to shore ditch because of the street art. 

6)-Remember to live in the now- This is something I always forget. especially in past holidays and time off, when I have an exciting even coming up I often only think about that rather than the days that are passing and I don't pay much attention to them. When I look back I wish I had made more out of the days that I sat fantasising about 'the event' or holiday. So in this coming holiday I want to do something each day and make myself feel like I have accomplished something. positive and productive.

I think that's it, at least for now. Whilst writing this post it really got me motivated and made me think, I want to make the most of this holiday and make it the best yet.

Why don't you write a summer to do list?

Love always,

 

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What School has taught me.

So my school experience is coming to an end and to be honest it still hasn't kicked in yet that im leaving after 5 years surrounded by the same people they are about to leave my side and venture of into the world into their own dreams and aspirations I find this quite sad and daunting but im happy for them and good luck. 

I still remember my first day as if it was yesterday, and although when I look in the mirror and feel as though I haven't changed I look back at all that i have accomplished and achieved and im quite proud of the person that I am developing into. 

Over the 5 years despite learning what I needed to know for my GCSES I have also learnt so many life skills which I know will only benefit me later on in life. I enjoyed high school, although it was full of arguments at times and every so often I would have a low point, i still look back and smile as I have met some amazing people who have taught me some unforgettable life lessons and made me smile on countless times. 

I think that one of the first lessons that I learnt in high school was probably the most important and that was that not everyone in the world will like you. I figured this out for myself, after a few arguments with different people I realized that the relationship you have with one person cant always be had with another, some people are just not meant to be but that's no one's fault that's just the way the world works. 

Another lesson I learnt was to be yourself! I know that its easier said then done but being yourself is the best way to survive and enjoy high school, you need to embrace all of your imperfections and weirdness. they separate you from the rest. Don't change because everyone else wants you to change, If you want to change then do it for yourself. Strive for authenticity , it will help you later on in life with relationships , work and just life in general. Think about how boring life would be if everyone liked and loved the same things and people. So my tip for you is to Embrace don't Chase. 

And lastly I learnt that all you need to do is try your best. You cant be amazing at everything, as long as you try and do you best no one can ever have a go at you or moan at you and when you think to yourself you can say well I tried my best! This is the way I have been getting through exams and revision, I've tried so hard with my exams and after each one I have sat I've walked out happy as I  have done my best, even though  this might not give me a pass, this is also all my family want me to do. My best. 

School has obviously taught me a lot of lessons about life and I  could go on for donkeys years about what its taught me and how its influenced me to be the person I am today but I think it maybe easier for you to learn yourself if you are younger than me, and if your older the question I ask to you is how did high school change you? Has it had a negative or positive impact on your life and if so how? 

I would love to hear your opinions, im going to leave a quote with you which I find inspiring and its basically about making the most out of every moment. Its from one of my favorite movies 'about time' which I deeply recommend to you. 

LOVE ALWAYS,

June Beauty Favourites!

Hiya guys! Hope your all well, today I thought that I would share with you some of my beauty favorites from over the past month, you can buy all of these products from drugstores like Boots and super drug!

1) I often get really worried when trying new foundation, it can be so expensive and you never really know what you are getting yourself into despite the reviews that you see. Over the past couple of months I have turned into a You Tube addict, especially the beauty channels which is quite strange! Who knew that watching someone apply mascara could be so entertaining. This foundation had popped up in quite a few videos that I had been watching, I was feeling pretty down around that time as my skin had a flair up with spots and the foundation that I was using at the time was not giving me the coverage that I needed, So one day whilst out I made a cheeky purchase of this foundation in Calico. The packaging describes perfectly what it does. It gives a medium to full coverage but without the cakey affect that some foundations give you. My skin had been quite oily and I found that the foundation helps to keep the balance in my skin. Another upside to this foundation is that it is SPF 15 which just gives you a little bit of protection from the sun.  This foundation is slightly pricey at about £13.50 from Boots however they always tend to have special offers on the                                                                                                                     NO7 range, it all depends on how much you are willing                                                                                                           to pay  but I  do think that you can see the difference

                                                                                                                 from paying £5 and £14.00.  I will be buying this again!

2) If you have been in any magazines recently you would know that this isn't just a favorite by myself but many people are loving this maybelline great lash mascara. I love the fact that its not too pricey, its available in all drugstores and even supermarkets sell this mascara. This mascara gives you the perfect volume and length without the clumps! It allows you to get that totally in look of the 70' without looking like you have clumpy spider legs attached to your eyes. You can buy this from boots £4.00 which I think is a reasonable price considering the quality is actually quite good.

3) I have been on the search for the name of this product in ages. I have had one of those cinderella moments. This is the Collection Extreme 24 hours long lasting eyeliner. I know some people are not a fan of the Collection range however I can hardly fault this product. I find the application of the eyeliner very simple and easy which can only make applying eyeliner easier as it is a task that takes much concentration and focus. The flow of the pen type brush allows you to decide how much you would like to apply. The life of the product is very long considering its a water liner, most eyeliners that  I have used in the past dry up incredibly fast! The only annoying thing about this product which I find happens to a lot of eyeliners that I  use , because I have a slightly hooded eye the eyeliner from the top eye can sometimes smudge onto my eyelids. You can buy this product from all drugstores and supermarkets with a collection stand for £2.99. 

4) I never buy myself BOURJOUIS products as they cost a lot and being 16 and unemployed im not too  sure that its a great idea. But my mum is a fan of the range and brought this bronzing powder however she didn't like it as it was to light. Being the pale ghost  I am I asked if I could use it, the colour was perfect for me, not too dark or light the right kind of shade that didn't make me look too much like Kim Kardashian. Its very easy to apply and can add more warmth into your skin. I am in love with this product and im thankful to my mum that she sits outside in the sun otherwise I would of never of met this amazing product!
You can buy this product from most drugstores for £8.00 and even supermarkets with a BOURJOIS stand. 

5) I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS W7 IN THE NUDE EYE SHADOW PALETTE! Its so much like the original Naked urban decay palette however its no way as much as it. The colours are all so beautiful and the pigmentation of each shade is fantastic, you wouldn't be able to tell that it cost £9.99. I like the way that the colours are all slightly similar with the same undertones so you are able to create your own perfect smokey eye from one palette without having to run around and find colours that match the main colour you are using. It makes makeup application 10 times easier. 








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                                                        Love always, 

High Street Store Outfit Buy!

Helloo guys! Hope your day has been fantastic..So a few days a go I went shopping and I thought that I would share with you some of the things I brought. I was quite pleased with my little spend as I only brought thing I needed. So the first buy was my White Jelly sandles from Primark which cost £4.00 , I should of brought more as they are super comfy! I often see these a lot, especially the JuJu ones which are a million times the price, I don't think you can tell the difference..not really anyway and these are just as comfortable if not more. I got white as they go with most clothing and are quite summery. Next time I visit Primark I should buy another colour maybe black and a sparkley colour as I love sparkles!

I also went to H&M, I never used to go in there as I never thought they sold clothing for my age however recently I have been in love with H&M they have some beautiful bohoo clothing that you will not see in any other store. I also love this shop as the texture of each fabric is so soft and I just love It! 

I will post more pictures of the clothes that I brought however I did buy a vest top for £7.99 , its loose fitted and has a nice slit patter on the shoulders, it is longer at the back and I love this because it covers my bum! 

Getting to my Favrioute purchase, I brought a pair of patterned loose trousers (I don't know the name) but they have a strechy waist and completely loose on the leg. I love the hang on them and the pattern is totally me. The colours are so pretty and vibrant and not like why you would see in primark. They are so light and the fabric is so soft! They were £14.99 and I think this is a great price considering I will wear them a lot! 

 I hope you like this post, I will post more pictures of the outfit shortly..

 

Love always , Ellie E 

The sisterhood of the world bloggers' award!

The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers' Award

Thank you Jennie for nominating me! I nominate Jessica , Amy and Kimberley

The Rules:

1 | Answer the ten questions you have been sent, thanking the blogger who nominated you.

2 | Come up with ten questions of your own.

3 | Nominate up to ten bloggers.

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My Answers! 

1: What's your best blogging tip regarding the use of Social Media? 

I think that it's good to share your blog around using Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Twitter is especially useful when tweeting & there's plenty of blog retweet accounts that will rt your blog to help you get known!

2: What music do you listen to? 

This can vary, I have no specific genre however I'm into house,deep house , pop and most recently as you'd know I've been listening to Tom Rosenthal who is a folk singer ! 

3: Recommend a TV series and a reason why. 

Once upon a time is my recent new lover! I watch series all the time and I find this simply amazing. It's basically about all the fairytales that you have ever heard about in your childhood and they all get sent to our world in modern day without magic but they forget they are fairytale characters..I'm not saying any more but please watch ! (Netflix)

4: How do you cheer yourself up when you're down? 

I like watching vines, the funny ones ..I can sit for hours watching them 

5: How do you have your tea? 

Strong , milk and no sugar (sweet enough) 

6: How do you stay organised? 

I'm not that organised however I like to make plans of the week so that I know what I need to do and what I'm doing. 

7: What is one thing you would love to learn? 

Sign language, isn't it amazing?! That's on my list of things to do before I die. (How morbid)

8: What is your dream wedding? (If you want to get married...if you don't, why not?) 

I would love a wedding in a forest, with flowers ( I love flowers) and tree trunks to sit on with lanterns hanging..A little like twilight but better and without the bloodthirsty vampires 

9: Where would you love to travel to? 

Bali, I'm all about Buddhas, monkeys and in sense & I want to master the art of zen ..

10: If you could speak another language what would it be and why? 

I'd love to be able to talk in Italian , I think it's beautiful and I can order my coffee in Italian which is cute ! 

My 10 questions to you are..

1) If you could be an animal what would you be and why?

2) If you could have a magical power what would it be and why that power?

3) Your favourite restaurant or fast food?

4) Your most loved brand ?

5) Something on your bucket list and why it's on there?

6) Pepsi or coke? 

7) A country that you would like to visit and why?

8) Favrioute fruit? 

9) Star sign? 

10) A film that you would recommend and why?

Tom Rosenthal Music

This month has been quite interesting,

I have been listening to music a whole lot more recently due to my new computer, I downloaded spotify however im not a huge fan, the fact that i cant skip a song frustrates me and im sorry but im not going to pay £9.99 each month for a music service (sorry again).. On my lookout for a new music provider thingy like spotify i found a website called Rdio , its exactly the same as spotify except you can pick and choose the songs that you listen too which is great right? so guys scrap spotify and get yourselves onto Rdio!!

CLICK ME TO VISIT RDIO WEBSITE! 

Anyway back to the point, I thought that I would share with you a new artist  that I have been into over the past month. You may not find this interesting but im always interested in what other people listen too. I get inspired and end up falling in love with them! Might I just say that some of these songs may be from years and years ago but I think they are great.  My favorite type of music recently has been quite reflective and slow, and songs that make me feel something. And I have noticed that the type of music that I listen too normally reflects on how im feeling in that moment of time which I find quite interesting !

 Tom Rosenthal 

 found this artist when watching Will Darbyshire's video 'Sunday' which featured the song 'have we met before' since then I have fallen in love with the artist, I find him inspiring and his songs are well thought of. I would say that his style is folk and im not normally into this however I have been converted and now a folk lover. My favorites from his albums are..

                      

I know that this has been a bit of a strange post and we haven't really talked that much but I would really like it if you checked him out! Its also a great way to get to know what I like and dislike so we can become better friends :)

who have you been listening too over the past month?

Love Always, Ellie E xx

Dreams , Places And The Future You.

I would say that I'm a dreamer, I like to imagine what my life will be like in the future and who I will be in the years to come. Sometimes when I'm bored I like to make lists and life plans on how I want my life to act out ignoring the little tangents which may lead me off into other paths and try to prevent me from not reaching my goal. And a big question I frequently get asked is 'what is your aspiration in life?' and although I totally agree with Beyonce's answer to this question to be happy, I find it difficult to find a true explanation on what I really want to achieve. I feel as though I want to make a mark from being here in this world (bit deep I know) but I don't just want to be sat here forever watching Netflix and forever refreshing my news feed on twitter. One of my aspirations in life is to visit as many places as I can in the world, I love seeing new cultures and meeting new people and so I thought that I would share a list of a few places that I would like to visit before I die, a little bit like a bucket list but only for places. I thought that this maybe a good idea as it might motivate myself to go to these places and that in years to come I can look back at this blog and feel happy that I achieved these things. 

5 Places I would like to visit before I die. 

1) ITALY-I think that my love started for Italy started after I watched the movie 'Eat, Pray, Love'. I was so Inspired from this movie to travel around the world and 'find myself' and quite frankly I could do with that right now. I love everything about Italy, I  love the fact that at lunch there's no quick and easy £3 meal deal or a grab a bite to eat and go, each meal is sat down, friends and                                                        families come together and its such a lovely event. Here                                                    in England people have no time to sit down with each                                                        other to have lunch where's in Italy they make time. 

2)BALI -Bali is another place which was in the 'Eat, Pray,Love' movie, It looks like such a magical place from the movie and this picture. The culture of the Island is just so beautiful. The wildlife and buildings are the things that attract me to the Island the most. I want to go to Bali to master the art of mediation and relaxations, this is something which is very popular in the Island and its something that interests me a lot.

3)NEW YORK-I love New York! , Everything appeals to me. I love the fact that there's so much going on in the City all the time, full of people and nightlife. I love all the lights and i think that the city would be overwhelming to visit especially compared to London. However I feel like I was meant to live in a place like New York a little like Carrie Bradshaw with the dreams and aspirations...If I had it my way then I would be chief editor of a high end beauty magazine strolling down the upper east side                                                          of Manhattan drinking a Coffee Frapachnio in my Jimmy                                                  Choo's (DREAM ON). 

4) PARIS- The city of light. I love Paris, even though I have never been there before i still think that is so beautiful. I want to visit the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre dame de Paris but also the Lock bridge. Paris fashion is stunning people are dressed to impress and the culture is terrific. I love everything about this city let alone the country and the language is so romantic C'est belle . Id love to get married in Paris.

5)AMSTERDAM- Ever since The fault in our stars, this has been a place that I have wanted to visit. It looks so beautiful, I want to go to Amsterdam so I can visit the Anne Frank house and the Vincent Van Gough museum, these are two people who I find are very inspiring. Anne Franks diary was one of the first books that I properly read and it left a dramatic effect on myself and the way I saw the world. As you may know i am an Art lover and                                                     Vincent Van Gough is my favorite artist (lover of                                                                  impressionism) and so to visit his museum and see                                                          some of his actual work would be amazing. 

I hope you have liked this post as I have enjoyed sharing some of these magical places that I would like to visit with you. But these are only a small section of a whole list full, a list that would take forever to write. I would really recommend writing a list of places or things that  you would like to do by the time the clock ends. Its always good to have dreams and aspirations I think that i helps you to get through times that are hard and it makes the times that are better even more enjoyable. as long as you live in the now and enjoy the time you have now then dreaming will never hurt anybody and so dream on peeps. 

Love always,  Ellie E xx                                  ( Please watch EAT , PRAY , LOVE! )

I Love Bare Minerals!

I remember the first time I got proper makeup, not that rubbish that you get in a plastic phone, or the freebie stuff that comes with the lellie Kellie shoes but actual real makeup and it was Bare Minerals. My mum had always said that if i was to start wearing it then I should wear the real stuff. Over the years i have started to love the brand even more and begun to experiment with more of their products. Here are a few of my favorites and what i think of them, just to let you know that i am a 16 year old girl not a makeup artist so these are just my opinions on the products!!

Maximum coverage concealer brush £14.00-  This brush is great for concealer and really helps to give maxi um coverage in the areas where you have blemishes and red patches. I like to apply my concealer using my fingers as i feel like i get get it in the places which i need it the most and so i don't use this brush all the time. I don't think that this is a must have in their brand however if you use concealer regularly then this may be a product for you. 

Full coverage kabuki brush £24.00 - I love this brush for blush, i think that this is my favorite brush in the bare mineral brand. I think that the Bare Mineral brushes can be hit and miss sometimes and the quality is not perfect which isn't great, especially the amount you pay for them. However the kabuki brush seems to hold the hair well and I never seem to get annoying fallen pieces of hair that has broken out of the brush stick to my face. So if you are planning on buying a Bare Minerals brush i do think that the best thing to do before hand is look at reviews on them as some can be a bit rubbish but my favorite brush is this kabuki. 

Angled blush brush £13.50- I like to use this brush for my bronzer even though it says blush (breaking the rules) its good for contouring the cheek bones and can be good for blending, but like i have said with the other brushes i do find this brush doesn't last that long, even if you wash them and look after them as much as you can they still shed hairs. However it is still a good brush.

Flawless application brush £24.00- This was the first brush i got from bare minerals and i use this to apply my mineral foundation. I really did like this brush but i realized that it shed hair quite easily even after the first few times of application , i find this annoying especially when you pay £24 you expect it to last longer and for the quality to be a bit better and so it is a bit of a let down. However i do think that you should test this brush out for yourself , you never know it could work for you and maybe i just have some bag brush luck!

Precision concealer brush £14.50 - Compared to the maximum coverage concealer brush i do think that this is the better brush, i think that you can apply less but you can apply it more carefully and only in places which you need to apply it. Many people over do do it on concealer and use to much and i think that this brush helps to prevent this from happening as you can only apply a bit at a time. 

Original SPF 15 Foundation in medium £26.00- I LOVE THIS! This is one of my favorite foundations, i find the application so easy and because it is a powder it means no hands covered in foundation. I think that its build-able and you can add more if you need a better coverage which makes it perfect for almost anyone. It leaves a beautiful affect onto you face that leaves it looking soft and flawless. Many makeup artists use this foundation as it amazing for photos and gives no flash back. I do recommend this product to you as i find it simply amazing and im sure you will agree, no wonder its a best seller!. 

Mineral veil in translucent £24.00 - I think that it was last valentines day my Nan brought me this in a smaller version, i was slightly confused on what it was however i watched tutorials and reviews on YouTube which educated me all about it (if you ever want information on a product YouTube is the best place to go). So after finding out what this product was i started to use it and i think its amazing. Basically its a powder you apply onto your face after applying makeup, its prolongs your makeup for the rest of the day and gives it a lovely flawless finish without adding any colour and i do think that if you are getting this product buy the translucent shade rather than a colour shade. So after using this smaller sized product and  had fallen in love i decided to visit the bare minerals counter in house of Fraser and buy a full sized one, its lasted me ages! 

Bare minerals  Ready Blush £22.00-  This is one of my favorite blushers that i own and i have quite a few! It comes in 8 shades my one is the secrets out, It also comes with a brush however i like to use my kabuki brush as i feel like it spreads the blush over my face better than a miniature brush and leaves me looking less like a doll.  

And so their you go, they were a few of my Bare Mineral favorites. I love the brand Bare Minerals especially for all their foundations , blushes , eye shadows. I don't think their brushes are a 10/10 and im still in love with the real techniques brushes, but just like they say you don't need to love the brushes to love the brand! 

love always, Ellie E xx 

Cosmetic Organizer by Lori Greiner Review

Hey guys, whats up? Last Christmas I got the makeup organizer that I had wanted in a long time for Christmas. As you may know already , I have a guilty obsession watching QVC which is a TV shopping channel here in the UK which is also in the USA. Because I love makeup and all things beauty I thought that having an organizer which I could store my makeup in would be perfect, especially because I find it so annoying when I have to dig into my makeup bag to find something that I want. Having a makeup organizer also means that I know where each product is and so this saves me more time and more so when im in a rush to get out of the door in the morning. 

 This spinning makeup organizer can fit over 100 makeup products inside which is great, especially for me considering i live for makeup. I find this product really helpful and because it spins it helps to find the makeup quicker. The top section of the organizer can fit up to 18 lipsticks in however they can fit other small cosmetics inside too. The different sized compartments mean that you can fit anything in them, from eye pencils to lotions and eye palettes. The top part of organizer has a compartment which is detachable and so you can remove it to fit in long brushes. I put the brushes in the compartment without taking it apart and I put jewelry that i want to keep safe i the small secret compartment. I love this product and i really recommend it to anyone who wants more space in their bedroom rather than their collection of lipsticks taking over the house, I also think this is a  good way to see what you have and do not have as keeping all your makeup in a grubby plastic bag can mean that its difficult to find products. 

If you would like to purchase this product then you can visit the QVC website, you can also buy this product on the american QVC website. 

http://www.qvcuk.com/Tabletop-Spinning-Cosmetic-Organiser-by-Lori-Greiner.product.759257.html

If you have any questions on this product or if you just want to talk feel free to comment! 

Love always, 

Ellie xx

Stress No More

Hi everyone , 

i know that i haven't spoken to you in a while and I'm sorry for that, i have just had so much going on recently. These past few weeks have gone incredibly quickly with exams and all that and although I'm happy to get them over with there comes a sadness with all of it and so many emotions and it can be really difficult. The exams that i am sitting are not only a chance for me to express all that i have learnt over the past 5 years but it also shows how far I have come and grown since day 1. When i sit in the exam hall i look around and i see all these people who have all been on the same boat as myself, we have all gone on this journey together and sadly the journey is reaching the end for all of us, we will all be going off in our separate ways and the thought of this is heartbreaking, i know I'm not exactly best friends with each and everyone in our year however i still care for them , they have been a part of my life for almost 5 years which is a big thing for me.

Apart from the revision i have been trying to relax and to stay chilled, i think that this is really important right now as all these emotions can be overwhelming. When i want to relax the first thing i like to do is run a bath, i find this very relaxing especially as i will have to leave my phone on the side as i get worried that i will drop it in the bath (Just My Luck). 

After a bath i like to get into bed and watch a movie, i love movies i can honestly say that i have seen every movie that you would ever want to watch, my all time favourites are Love Rosie , About time and The perks of being a wallflower (obviously) and quite ironically they are all British films, so if you are stuck in one day then check out these movies, each one will have you in tears. 

My strange obsession right now has been incense sticks , i find them very relaxing and they help to clear you mind (perfect for the exam stress).  My favourite scents are the sandalwood sticks and jasmine. These are original scents rather then all that chocolate berry rubbish. 

And so those were the rituals i like to follow when i need a break and relax, i find it funny that i am giving advice to you when i am not exactly in a position to give advice right now as i am a mess haha. but maybe this will help me, I promise that i will start posting regularly again. 

If you have any tips on DE-stressing then please please share! If you are doing exams right now then good luck i hope it all goes well for you :)

Love Always,

Ellie xx 

Letter to my younger self

Dear younger me, 

Albert Einstein once said that the only reason for time in this world is so that everything does not happen all at once.

I know that you are probably worried about the future, you are the queen of worries but please, you have no reason to be your doing great, you have accomplished so much in so little time.

You will soon realize that you are stronger than you think you are. There will be times that will feel like its the end of the universe , you just need to remember that you have an amazing family that are always there to support you. 

In just a few years you will no longer strive to fit in,  and when judgement comes you will simply look up at the sky and see self acceptance. There will come a time when you realize that not everyone on this planet can be controlled by you relentless of how much time and effort you put in to control them, there are people in your life right now that probably mean the world to you, but in the next few years some of them will fade out of your life and this is OK, its all a part of growing up as you will soon discover. 

Just let the happening happen. Not everyone on this planet will love you and you will start to understand this, but it really does not matter, you have so many wonderful people in your family that love you so much, just don't forget it. You need to stop regretting events and people, remember that each moment you live through and each person you meet will have a drastic affect on the person that you become in the future(and i am quite happy). So just do your best and carry on as you are doing an amazing job, remember that you have family and friends that will always be there to support you no matter what decision you make in life. you are the best. 

Dear younger self we have made it this far, and its together that we make an everlasting future for ourselves. 

Love Always,

Ellie x 

Festival Must haves for 2015

 

Good afternoon , i hope that you are a having a wonderful Saturday! so as you are most probably aware it is reaching summer time which can mean only one thing.. FESTIVALS! I am only 16 so it means that I can only just about go to festivals because some require you to be 18.

 Anyway , I have booked to go to 2 festivals this year during summer, I think this is the perfect end of exams, leaving school event as its just you and your friends having an epic time. I am going to BST ( British summertime festival) this is at Hyde park in London, I thought that this one was a good one to start off with because it is just a day rather than a whole weekend. I am going with my best friend Molly, we are both very excited as the line up is Ellie Golding , John Newman , Taylor Swift and Vance Joy plus a range of other acts that i have never heard of, but that's ok.  I brought the tickets last year and I paid about £70  for them, id ask if you want to join me but they are no longer on sale :( .

 The other festival that I am going to is in a place called Morris Farm near Chelmsford in Essex which is near to where I live which is good. its called Brownstock and it lasts over the weekend, the line up is quite good its all dance and DJ's,  like Sigma, Example , DJ fresh , Basement jaxx and good old lethal Bizzle.. There's lots of others but I would  be here forever. I think this festivals going to be very good, its smaller than most of them i think its because its fairly new, not like Creamfeilds or v festival. The tickets are £83 for the whole weekend which I think is very good considering most weekend tickets are sooo pricy! if you are interested then I will give you the link below as they are still on sale.

http://brownstock.gigantic.com/brownstock-festival-tickets


Anyway I have decided to share some of the things that I think I will need and I will be purchasing for the festival.. hope you enjoy :)

JUJU Vincent Wellies- I Think they are amazing, believe it or not they are wellies. this is something that I will defiantly need. The weather in England is so unpredictable and so wellies is a must, even if it hasn't rained in weeks people have told me it will most likely be squishy and muddy. I saw these on Topshop online however you can buy them on their website too they are £30.00, a lot of people have hunters but I think these are as nice and cheaper, after all they are wellies so paying £170 for a pair of wellies maybe a bit extreme.
http://www.jujuwellies.co.uk/styleinfo.aspx?type=wellies&id=VINCENTBLACK

Yellow ditsy floral hair garland New Look - Ok ok ok, I know everyone knows that if your going to go to a festival you have to wear a hair garland, but I just thought that I should include it anyway just in case there are girls even guys (if that's something you are into)didn't know about it. I like this hair piece as it isn't too over the top, I don't really like the big flowers, I don't think they suit me but they are pretty. I like the size of it too , not big but they are big enough to be seen on. you can get these in many colours too! the price of this is £3.99, I don't think that that is too bad considering that there's shops out their selling them for over £10.00. New look is very good for festival clothes that are affordable, you can still get the Coachella look!
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/jewellery-and-hair-accessories/yellow-ditsy-floral-hair-garland-_333459988

Topshop body art tattoo pens- You have seen the pictures, people covered in dots and patterns whilst dancing. Body art pens are a must for getting the festival look, normally they are paint but I think that these pens are far better and easier to carry. they are £5.50 for 6 different colours so not too bad!.
http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/body-art-tattoo-pens-4152153

 



Superdrug Batiste dry shampoo - Dry shampoo is such an amazing creation and perfect for festivals, I don't think that there will be any showers and if so I think I will get a turn if they are even usable. dry shampoo solves all the problems. this is travel size so it takes up less space and is only £1.50 from Superdrug. please please get out and buy some.
http://www.superdrug.com/Batiste/Batiste-Dry-Shampoo-On-The-Go-Tropical-50ml/p/578533#.VU5EJsLwvIU

ASOS MI-PAC Bum bag in bloom floral print- I love floral patterns and I think this bum bag looks very festivally (is that a word?)

 

! people have told me that it is always a good idea to bring a bum bag. it is attached to you so no need to lug around a bag all day and night, plus its less likely that you will loose it as you are connected. you can keep your money , phone , selfie stick and little bits and bobs in them , you will need one! you can buy it on ASOS for £16.99.
http://www.asos.com/mi-pac/mi-pac-bumbag-in-bloom-floral-print/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4861424&clr=003bloommultiwhit&SearchQuery=Bum%20Bags&pgesize=35&pge=1&totalstyles=71&gridsize=3&gridrow=8&gridcolumn=2


 I could go on forever but I think these are of the essentials that you should bring to a festival. obviously you need money, clothes , underwear but I think the things that I have put are sometimes forgotten about or not thought about, I hope this has helped you! happy Saturday !!

Any questions? please comment or ask me over twitter! @justellie4

love always,

Ellie