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Thursday, 9 October 2014

Monday, 6 October 2014

Back for good?!...

So here we are again, It has been an awfully long time since i have wrote anything here... too long. Things have all been a bit of a roller coaster , but I will get to that one day. I have decided that this is going to be like my journal for me to rant and post all the usually blogish stuff about haha.

Recently I have seen myself change as a person and not entirely in a good way, I need to start to focus on what is best for me and not what others seem to think is best... cause at the end of the day the only person that should be happy is yourself and right now that is not happening... but I found something that makes me happy... ;)

Yup I am still a sucker for shopping haha, I know that was just a total turn of events but things take time to be able to express so I will take my time.

I'm loving that it is coming back to the winterish months it is my favourite (ain't a big summer fan) it means I can wear as much black as possible and no one can judge me :P as you can see....

For a kinda bigger girl it is the thing I am most comfortable in, and you can never go wrong with a bit of tartan... these are all hughstreet purchases ranging from £10 - £40 max which in my book is pretty damn good :) I will be styling these pieces at a later date, probably won't be that long till they are up :)

That is all from me the now short and sweet :) until the next time which I hope won't be a year... haha

Natalie xo

Thursday, 3 October 2013

Been a while...

So I haven't been on this in a long time, so I thought I would start with a song review on London Grammar "Strong" , I am currently loving this band, they just have such power to them. Everyone seem's to be getting on how she sounds like Florence but I still love her voice.

Firstly I think the song has a very haunting feel to it which I love, Hannah Reid's breathless vocal is what draws you into the song, it's just effortlessly wonderful. Her voice is encased in a delicate soundbed of pretty piano lines, finger clock beats and a sense of drama that sort of just hands there imposingly but never quite reveals itself. Really is a true masterpiece of a song. I feel as though you can tell that she is singing of some kind of pain that I like as you can relate to it. Although Hannah draw's you into the song it's, Dan and Dot's production what keeps you listening over and over again, "Excuse me for a while... While I'm wide eyed and so damn caught in the middle". The full result of the song is both effortless and timeless I love it, and I'm excited for what else has to come from the trio :)

Natalie xo

Monday, 3 June 2013

Summer is black

So when it comes to summer, I am not one for colour... I love black and I wear it all year haha, these recent pieces that i picked up are yes all mostly black but I feel as though they still have a summer look to them :] And a bonus being that all the items were affordable :]

The floral crop top from RiverIsland is £10 which I think is a complete bargain, me myself I am not usually one for a crop top as my belly is not something I should be showing, but this just sits so lovely on and is actually very flattering, which is always good :] I am going to pair this item with the dark denim skirt below which is from New Look and was £16.99, it sits nicely on the waist so it doesn't show any skin from the top which I like, it's more a soft cotton than a denim it just has that denim look so it's very comfortable. I like this outfit as I think it can be worn casual in town with a pair of jelly's or even converse, and then at night a pair of heels for going out for a drink :]

The number 23 football top, is kinda yer bog standard baggy top they are popular the now but I don't care I love it haha it is from RiverIsland and is £20 which is a wee bit pricey for a t-shirt as the material doesn't feel to great, but I just got it for over my bikini for when I go on holiday so a suppose it will do for then. The dog face t-shirt from RiverIsland again and was £20 is a good bit longer than the other one I think it would be nicely paired with lace trim cycle short/leggings and a pair of converse. This one has better material a bit thicker but the quality is a million times better. On the website it does say dress but it was still a bit too short for me to just wear as a dress. I like how it has the Givenchy idea to it but obviously a lot cheaper haha :]

I then just bought yer standard black maxi dress, which cinches at your waist which I liked, again RiverIsland and was £20, The only thing I dont like about this dress is I am not a massive fan of the spaghetti strap, but I will more or likely put a denim shirt over it. It is really light and floaty and soft, defiantly worth the money.

Lastly are the wayfarer sunglasses which are £13 from RiverIsland, I have always worn wayfarers I love them but I don't trust myself to own a pair of Rayban's haha so these are my substitute, they sit good on my face and the frame is darker than the picture. The Casio watch I have been wanting for a long long long time and decided just to but it, I got it in Argos for £19.99 which I thought it was pretty good, I think it gives a good edge to some of the outfits here and I just love it haha :]

I will post pictures of the outfits when I have worn them, will probably do it all as the one post so may be a while yet before it is up :]

Natalie xo

Monday, 20 May 2013

Bring The Beat In...

So a few weeks back myself and a few of my friends went to see, the one the only QUEEN B!!!!! We travelled from Glasgow to manchester by bus which took 5 hours but it was worth it :) I have been a fan of this woman for as long as I can remember, everything about her is simply perfect. I love her whole essence and how she is all for WOMEN POWER!! without a doubt my idol!

Now onto the actual show "The Mrs Carter Show" it was just unbelievable I was in tears at the start with how much power she brought it was unreal. She started with the classic female empowerment song "Who Run The World" it just got everyone going crazy!! Through out the show she had images flashing on giant screens sorta telling the story of each song which was amazing, it was obviously to give her time to change into her next fabulous costume, but it totally worked.

She had her hard hitting tracks like "End Of Time", "Green Light"and "Countdown" which all have impressive dance routines which she did not hold back on she just shows so much love for what she does and how she is a perfectionist she gave it more than 110%, these songs had everyone screaming and going crazy dancing along and having a good time, but what she also can do is show how her stunning vocals can ring around the arena during ballads such as "Halo", "Irreplaceable" and the ever so sultry "1+1" her lying on the piano singing it was beautiful. For the song "I Was here" she played the video of a kind of life diary which I think is lovely it just made you so happy, seeing her living her life normal as well as being an international superstar.

The songs that stuck out most for me was her version of "Love On Top" the way Beyoncé sings it is just breathtaking she has so much power and just get's right into it, it gives you that feel good feeling and you can't help but belt out the lyrics with her. "Miss You" she just stood in front of a white screen with some images but it was lovely, the song had a bit more of a personal feel for me it is one of her songs that when I hear it, instantly I am reminded of someone even though it is a bit of a sad song it makes me happy, so hearing in that arena as silly as it sounds gave me a moment to block everyone out as if I was the only person hearing her sing it, and it felt amazing. Lastly when she sang her last song "Halo" she started with Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" she done that beautifully and let "Halo" carry on through it it is just a beautiful song and she gave it her all.

Performances of "Single Ladies", "Crazy In Love" and "Halo" show the reasons why Beyoncé has enjoyed enough success to already leave behind a legacy. I also loved that she did a few of her old stuff as well such as "Freakum Dress" ,"Baby Boy", "Survivor", "Get Me Bodied" and "Upgrade You".

The show left me wanting more it had me dancing, crying, singing and laughing. I hope she does tour again and I will without a doubt be there it was one of the best concerts I have been to. ALL HAIL QUEEN B!!!!

Here is a few pictures from the show and before with the girls :)

Natalie xo

Thursday, 2 May 2013

Can't Stop Listening To..

Bastille's album number one album Bad Blood is without a doubt on my repeat playlist recently. For me it is not my usual taste in music as it is full on catchy pop at heart, but it just has such a feel good sound towards it. Group vocals are throughout songs, but Dan Smiths voice just stands out for me in a unique way.

One of the songs that stands out for me is obviously the immense "Pompeii", the song is without a doubt one of my favourites so far of the year. I don't have many "happy" songs, but this is one of the few when I listen to it I can't help but feel a sudden rush of happiness with it's catchy vocals. The song "Bad Blood" is also a favourite. There are many upbeat songs but also the more meaningful ones like "Things We Lost In The Fire", even though it's not the most upbeat song the hand claps give's it that little lift. You have the quirky ballads such as "Flaws" it brings an interesting sound to the table. Then you have the haunting ballad "Overjoyed" hears Dan Smith hoping to reason with a loved one over a soul - warming piano line. That is what this band is good at getting the contrast of the tone of the lyrics and the tones of the music, you can be in any mood and you will enjoy the songs on this album.

The album on a whole is great and is defiantly worth the money whither you buying the normal or extended version, I will list the songs below and highlight my favourites, it is worth a listen :]

1. Pompeii
2. Things we lost in the fire
3. Bad Blood
4.Overjoyed
5. These Streets
6. The Weight Of Living, Part II
7. carus
8. Oblivion
9. Flaws
10. Daniel in the Den
11. Laura Palmer
12. Get Home // The Weight Of Living , Part I

Extended Vesion

3.The Silence
14.Laughter Lines
15. Bad Blood (Live Piano Version)
16. Things We Lost in the Fire (Abbey Road Session)
17. Laura Palmer (Abbey Road Session)

Natalie xo

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

OOTN...

Tonight myself and a couple of friends went out for dinner, and for once it was a kind of a nice night (doesn't happen often) So I took the opportunity of going bare legged, rebel I know :]

New Look aztec midi - £14.99

Studded Vetras Topshop - £32

Chain bracelet & pyramid primark - £2.99 (pack of 6)
Thumb ring turned round swarovski - £40
Rebel at heart skull ring Thomas Sabo - £79
Above the Knuckle rings asos - £6 (pack of 6)
Shield ring Primark - £1
Black Beaded braclets and charms Thomas Sabo
Spike Necklace New Look - £6

Skull Bag - Birthday gift

Studded Leather Jacket Topshop - £65

And here is a few pictures of the lovely view we had, we looked like right weirdo's taking pictures but ah well haha :] hope ya'll had a good night :]

Scott's in the evening with a mixed fruit Kopparberg :]

And at night :]

Natalie xo