Thursbae 28/05/2015

Hey friends!

 

So, as you will have guessed by the title, I'm back with another Thursbae post! This week's ultimate bae is someone I've had the worlds biggest crush on since I was 12 years old, Nathan Sykes. I ain't even sorry about it.

 

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So, here's a little need to know about the British lad himself.

 

Birthdate: April 18th, 1993

Nationality: British

Occupation: Singer/Songwriter

Known for: 1/5 of The Wanted

 

Without further adieu, here's why Nathan is this weeks Thursbae.

 

1. He's recently come out with some new tunezzz.

 

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And they're pretty damn good! He's mastered the perfect combination of jazzy beats with cheeky lyrics and it's bloody cool. There's nothing about his two recent solo tracks that doesn't make anyone want to dance their butts off. Seriously, check them out for yourself here, and here if you haven't already!

 

2. His eyebrows are slaying the game.

 

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Literally look at that arch. Wow. Everyone with a brain knows that eyebrows shape the face, and if you didn't know that, now you do. I don't just search the net, but when I do, eyebrows. I want to speak to his eyebrow technician because they're quite great, in my opinion.

 

3. He had the greatest come back of all time.

 

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Back in early 2013, Nathan had surgery to remove a haemorrhage on his vocal chord which prevented him from singing for about 2 months. On the 9th of June, 2013, he returned to the stage at the Captial FM Summertime Ball in an episode that could only be described as something resembling the first coming of Christ. I cried, not even going to lie. You can check it out here.

4. He collabed with Jessie J at the 2014 Summertime Ball.


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He performed the track 'Calling All Hearts' originally performed by Jessie J and Robin Thicke at the Summertime Ball the year following his comeback and he was all kinds of hip thrusting, feet shuffling good. This is where we got a first taste of Nathan as a solo artist and you can check out the performance here.

 

5. He's a little sassy sasquatch on Twitter.

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No matter what fandom you belong to, if any, I think everyone remembers that twitter fight that took place between some members of The Wanted and One Direction, fun times. Nathan's response to the feud gave me life. Stalk his twitter and I guarantee you'll find some cheeky, sarcastic comments and responses. What a legend.

 

So, there we have it! Those are my reasons why Nathan is this weeks bae! If you would like to keep tabs on this dude and his solo career, you can follow him on twitter and instagram at @nathansykes and if you live in the UK you can pre-order his new single and EP, Kiss Me Quick, right here.

 

This is me, signin' off.

Actually by Ashlee xxx

 

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*

This is likely to be my last post for the next 2 weeks as I have exams! It's a v stressful time and I don't want to be putting too much pressure on myself to find time to blog as well as study my butt off to get good marks. I will be back with a bang on the 11th of June with another Thursbae post. Much love xx

Exchange Enhancer!

Hey friends!

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone that obtains quite a comprehensive vocabulary where you suddenly feel comparatively vapid with your inferior lexicon? Me too. In fact, that entire last sentence was just me searching up synonyms for specific words on the old Google machine. So, to save you the trouble, I have compiled a groovy list of 15 words that can work to improve you vocabulary to inevitable ameliorate your conversation skillz. You is welcome.

Amalgamation
The definition: the action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
In a sentence: James Reynolds is the amalgamation of two of the hottest people ever (Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, ya feel?)

Superfluous
The definition: unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
In a sentence: Miss, I'd hate to be rude, but your constant niggling about my makeup is superfluous.

Juxtapose
The definition: place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
In a sentence: The quality of the Rimmel Stay Matte powder is undermined when juxtaposed with the MAC Studio Fix powder.

Seldom:
The definition: not often; rarely.
In a sentence: I seldom go to the clubs, but when I do I tear up the d-floor.

Discombobulated:
The definition: to disconcert or confused someone.
In a sentence: I was left discombobulated when the weird dude on the train kept staring at me.

Dexterous
The definition: showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
In a sentence: Harry Styles is quite a dexterous musician, isn't he?

Quintessential
The definition: representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
In a sentence: Gary is the quintessential Australian teenager.

Soliloquy
The definition: an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.
In a sentence: Juliet's soliloquy in the play Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous of all time.

Habitual
The definition: done constantly or as a habit.
In a sentence: I can't help that I bite my nails, it's habitual.

Paradox
The definition: a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.
In a sentence: In a strange paradox, Chloe's medicine made her sick before it made her better.

Quixotic
The definition: extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
In a sentence: Some directioners have the quixotic idea that Zayn is going to re-join One Direction.

Transpired
The definition: (of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed.
In a sentence: On Saturday it was transpired that Sweden won this years Eurovision Song Contest

Retrospective
The definition: looking

back on or dealing with past events or situations.

In a sentence: In retrospect, kissing my friend's boyfriend was not a good idea.

 

Abhorrent:

The definition: inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

In a sentence: the level of sexism in society today is absolutely abhorrent.

 

Pragmatic:

The definition: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

In a sentence: the boys were not thinking very pragmatically when making plans for the weekend.

 

So, there we have it! That is my list of 15 words that will help you when making conversation with someone of a high intellect. Their duty is not to make you sound pompous but to spice up your life just a tad. Chuck them in a sentence here or there and you'll be cruising.

 

This is me, signin' off.

 

Actually by Ashlee xxx

Don't Be A Dick

Hey friends!

So this week something happened to my mum that really set off a lot of anger in me which is what inspired me to write this post. 

It was about 7:30 on a Thursday night when my mum was walking from her work to a chemist through an outdoor car park to get some medicine for my brother. She was walking through this car park minding her own business when someone started throwing eggs at her. Because it was dark and there were quite a few cars around she didn't see who the person was or where the eggs were coming from. 

As if society couldn't get any worse, any faith I once had is now completely diminished. I just don't understand who would do that to an innocent woman walking around and minding her own damn business. How does that warrant behaviour like that? I'll answer that for you, it doesn't. 

I was previously already aware that there are truckloads of assholes in the world but to be brutally honest I was fine being blissfully unaware of their manoeuvres. As of recently it hasn't just been this incident that has bought the reality close to my attention. There have been a number of other occurrences of asshole-ish behaviour that I will neglect to elaborate on due to dire circumstances. 

Now, unless you are the type of person who throws eggs at people, you probably understand why I hate people who act like 2 year-olds with such a passion. So, I'm not about to spend the next half an hour of my life explaining the reasons why I hate people of that variety. Instead, I'm going to give you some advice on how not to be a dick. Feel free to pass this on to your neighbourhood douche canoes. 

1. Don't start your sentence with the phrase "I'm not sexist but…" because chances are you probably are. Saying you're not sexist before saying something sexist doesn't make you un-sexist. The same rule applies with "I'm not racist but…" and "I'm not homophobic but…". Just don't bloody do it. 

2. Don't give people dirty looks. I don't care how much of a crappy day you might have had or how much you don't like a particular person. You don't know what's going on in their life and they probably don't want, nor need, the added burden of wondering why you looked at them a particular way. Besides, it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile kiddos. 

3. "She's pretty for a fat girl" is not a compliment. For one thing, this implies that a person can only be beautiful if they have a size 8 body and a pretty face. Secondly, this is the most backhanded comment that ever faced earth. Sure, I'll call her fat but it's okay because I also said she's pretty. No, sorry, it doesn't work like that. This same rule also applies with "he's attractive for a fat guy" etcetera, etcetera. 

4. Other people's misfortunes aren't funny. Don't be a brat and be grateful for what you have because there are people out there who don't have luxury of fresh, clean water. 

5. Don't be a hater. Instead of complaining about everything you don't like, perhaps start talking about those things that you do. You'll not only look like a more positive person, but you may find yourself starting to feel like one too. 

6. If someone doesn't have the same opinion as you, don't spend the next 3 hours pulling up a 21 page powerpoint slide telling them why their opinion is wrong. Opinions are a person's perceptions on a situation, they differ from person to person. Get over it. 

7. Don't snoop. If someone doesn't want to tell you something themselves, don't go out of your way to find out. Mind your own business and worry about your own life. 

8. Be respectful of those around you. Don't yell on the train or swear in front of children. If an elderly person gets on a full bus, offer them your seat. Courtesy goes a long way. 

9. Clean up your piss. If you get pee on the toilet seat or the floor, clean it up. It's not hard. No one likes to walk into a toilet and see little drops of pee on surfaces we have to either walk or sit on. You know you'd hate it if it happened to you. 

10. Don't cat call. Shouting out "hey slut" or some other derogatory comment at a person from your car window doesn't make you any friends. Whether your a guy or a girl, just don't do it. 

And last but certainly not least, don't throw eggs at people! No one should have to tell you that. 

So, those are my steps on how not to be a dick! Hopefully we've all learnt something today and the world will slowly, but surely, become a better place. 

Peace and love to you all!

This is me, signin' off. 

Actually by Ashlee xxx

Thursbae 21/05/15

Hey friends!

 

It's Thursday and that means I'm back with another Thursbae post! This week I've been obsessing over Jamie Blackley. Coincidently, Jamie happens to rhyme with slay me and that's exactly what the everyone wants him to do. You were all thinking it, don't lie.

 

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Look at that face. Aw.

 

So here's a crash course on Jamie baby.

 

Birthdate: July 8th, 1991

Nationality: British

Occupation: Actor

Known for: Playing 'Adam' in the film If I Stay

 

So, if you need me to spell out why Jamie is this weeks thursbae, let's get straight into it!

 

1. He played Adam in If I Stay.

 

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It's no secret that Adam is pretty much every teenage girl's boyfriend goals. For starters, he's a bit of a bad boy and if that wasn't enough to send you crazy, he's in a band. Hello Christmas in July *heart eyes*. He's a rockin' cool dude but still always cared about lil Mia the cello player and it was hella cute. I know Adam is just a fictional character that Jamie played but I would like to think he would be like that in reality. A girl can dream, right?

 

2. He can actually sing and play guitar.

 

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I don't know about you folk but when I watched the movie adaptation of If I Stay I assumed that Adam's voice was played by someone else and that he was just pretending to play guitar on stage. Nuh uh. No. That is Jamie's voice. All of the songs played by Williamette Stone in the film were performed by the band we see in the movie. So, that means when we hear Adam singing 'Heart Like Yours' we can pretend it's Jamie serenading us. Ahh.

 

3. He's super entertaining.

 

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It's pretty obvious that Jamie is a talented actor and is a joy to watch in films, however, he is even more entertaining off the big screen. In fact, prior to writing this post I hopped on the YouTube machine to watch a few of his interviews just to do some background research and got majorly side-tracked for about 2 hours. He's got this great balance of intellect and humour that's really endearing. He just seems like an all round, top bloke as we Australians would say.

 

4. He's British.

 

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'Ello govna. Anyone not British knows how much of a turn-on a good ol' British accent is. Yeah, as if he couldn't get anymore dreamy, he just did. If you've only ever seen Jamie in If I Stay then you probably had no idea he was British. He is so talented that his put-on American accent as the character Adam is so undetectable you'd think he was American born and bread.

 

5. He wears turtle necks.

 

Source: https://twitter.com/itsnotchole/status/601301578176331776

 

Let's disregard the fact that his girlfriend is in this photo *cries*. Anyways, he wears turtle necks and floppin' kills it while doing it. That ain't easy and he still manages to look as cute as a button. Bless.

 

So there we have it! Those are my 5 reasons why Jamie Blackley is this weeks Thursbae. Now is normally where I would tell you where you kind find Jamie on the internets, however, he's not the most active on the social medz but you can follow him on twitter at @jamieblackley if that's something that tickles your fancy.  

This is me, signin' off.

Actually By Ashlee xxx

P.S He looks like the dude off icy tower here. Still cute tho.

Blessin u all xoxo
 

Billboard Fashion Review!

Hello to you my chums!

Today I bring to you my Billboard Awards Red Carpet fashion review where I tell you who I think killed it and who should've maybe fired their stylist this year. For those of you who don't know what the Billboard Awards are, 1. get out from under that rock and 2. it's pretty much just a music award show presented by Billboard. 

So, without further adieu, heres my verdict on who was hot and who was not at this year's Billboard Awards. 

Let's start with T-Swizz. 

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I love this. I love it a lot. I'm getting a bit of a 70's, ABBA vibe from Taylor's pantsuit but in a cool, toned down kind of way. I like the way she's kept it simple with the jewellery and let the outfit be the statement. I'm a sucker for a statement, smokey eye paired with a nude lip so I love this makeup combined with the tousled hair. 10/10 for you TayTay. 

Next up is Kylie Jenner! 

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I love Kylie, I think she's one of the hottest chickadees in the entertainment industry at the moment. However, I am not a fan of this outfit, I think she looks like a leather carseat. I can see what she was trying to achieve with this dress but I don't feel like leather was the best option. It just looks too stiff and doesn't compliment her chest area. I mean, if you got 'em, flaunt 'em. I do love her shoes and her smokey makeup with her classic big lips though. 

Since we're talking about Kylie, up next is Kendall Jenner. 

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I initially did not like this because I thought she was wearing pants and I didn't really get it. But after some close examination I realised she's wearing tights and thigh-high boots and all is good in the world again. I love the pulled back hair, I think it really compliments the rest of the outfit given that the jacket is so intricately detailed. I feel this outfit could have been improved if she ditched the tights but overall, I'm a fan of this. 

Here we have One Direction!

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Not gonna lie, I'm kind of digging them as a four-piece. Let's take it from left to right, shall we?

I don't like Liam's get up, I firstly am not a fan of the whole t-shirt-under-a-suit-jacket trend that he's tried to pull off here. The scarf makes him look like he thinks he's Hugh Hefner and his pants are too baggy. Sorry Liam, you tried. 

Louis has also tried to pull off wearing a t-shirt with a suit jacket but it's not working for him, I'm sorry. He does look better than Liam though because his pants actually fit him. I'm a fan of his hair so props for that Louis. 

Niall, Niall, Niall. Take off those damn sunglasses they're not necessary. Other than that, I rate it. It's simple yet stylish. Well done. 

Harry freakin' Styles. This boy can do no wrong. I don't know about you but I can't think of any other guy who could wear a silk shirt and actually look smoking hot while doing it. I love that his hair looks so effortlessly perfect and that he's added some jewellery to spice the outfit up further. Love your work Haz. 

Nick Jonas and Olivia Culpo 

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So. Much. Burgundy. Nick's suit itself is fine, it does look like its in need of a bit of ironing but other than that, it's fine. It definitely could have benefited from either a black or a white shirt just to break up the whole burgundy thing though. 

Olivia, on the other hand, looks hot. Her playsuit is stunning and really compliments her body shape. Hair on point. Makeup on point. Life on point. She's 100% killing it. 

It's Iggy Iggz!

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I honestly can't get over how hot Iggy Azalea looks. This outfit shows off her slim waist and big ass booty perfectly. I love her shoes and how they colour block with her two piece outfit and also kind of match her new pink ombre hair. Nice touch. Iggy's got my vote. 

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. 

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John Legend is looking suave af in his suit. I think the navy suit with a white shirt is a really classic look and the lilac pocket square is just the finishing touch. Looking good Mr. Legend. Chrissy, however, looks like what would happen if ABBA had a baby with a Grid Girl. I don't like it at all, I mean yeah it shows off all of her features (aka boobies), but I just think the pattern is what ruins it. Good try gf. 

Charli XCX! 

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Charli looks so effortlessly elegant in this simple black dress and I love it. Her messy, beachy waves provides a contrast between the structured dress and her smokey eye makeup with the bold red lip really completes the whole look. I love how she's kept her jewellery simple and let the dress speak for itself. I'm definitely a fan of women who keep it simple and still rock it. 

So there we have it! Those are my favourite hits and misses at this years Billboard Awards! Let me know in the comments who you think was the best and worst dressed as I would love to know your opinions. 

This is me, signin' off. 

Actually By Ashlee xxx

Advice On Dealing With Friends Who Don't Value You

Hello to you my chums!

Today I bring to you my first ever advice post! I know in my last post I said I was doing my Formal Experience, however I couldn't come up with anything substantial or worth reading and I didn't want to post something for the purpose of just posting something. 

So, alas, I am here to advise you on how to deal with shitty friends who don't value you as a person. Not all of these will work for you as everybody is different, however these are just the things that have helped me in the past.

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Throughout my life I've had quite a few struggles with friends and things but I feel like now I'm in a good position to give you some handy tips on what to do if you're not happy with your friends. 

My first tip is to talk about it. Whether you talk about it with all of your friends in a group situation or with someone in particular who you trust, it's up to you. This helped me a lot when I was dealing with friend issues in the past. Shout out to Zozo, my bestie from the westie, for always being there when I needed you. Keeping your feelings bottled up inside is not an effective way to live your life, this applies in any situation. There's no point in being bitter about something that you have a problem with and the best way to prevent this from happening is talking about it.Sitting in your room on your own stewing over it isn't going to make you any better. You could even write it in a diary if you aren't comfortable talking about it with someone. 

If your 'friends' make fun or pick on you don't show them that it's effecting you. All they want to do is get a reaction out of you and by not giving it to them eventually they will get bored of it. Now, there's a fine line between taking the Mickey out of someone for fun and being just plain, straight out rude. A bit of friendly piss of take is healthy but if it gets to the point where it's making you upset that's where a line has been crossed. If its a constant flow of insults my best advice is to just not show them that its effecting you. Don't give them the satisfaction of knowing that they're hurting you. This is when my first piece of advice comes into play, talk about the way it's making you feel. It will lift a huge weight off your shoulders. 

Find something that makes you happy. Whether it's books, music, a band, a TV show, a celebrity, whatever it may be, if it makes you happy, hold onto it. This sounds so cringey but I used to be one of the saddest kids when I was going through problems with my friendships but I discovered a band called The Wanted and they became my safe haven. Music has the power to change everything, and if you've never experienced something like this it can be a weird concept to grasp. I used to cry pretty much every day at school over something that someone might have said but I would come home and listen to The Wanted or watch their videos and it would instantly change my mood. I'm not going to lie and say this will fix all of your problems but it definitely will help. I know it helped me and it's helped a bunch of other people I know as well.

  If you are having troubles with your friends that are genuinely preventing you from even wanting to see them or talk to them, they're probably not the people for you. Some people have temporary problems where their friends will go through phases and issues start to occur but if its a constant battle for you, it's not worth staying friends with these people. You should be surrounding yourself with people who build you up to watch you succeed, not people who build you up just to tear you down. Even if you've been friends with someone for your whole life, if they are making your life miserable it's not healthy to keep them in it. The number of years you've been friends with someone doesn't define the strength of your friendship, it just means you've been friends for a really long time. It's okay to distance yourself from people who aren't beneficial to your existence. 

So, there we have it, those are my tips on dealing with crappy friends! I hope I've helped at least one person out there.

If you are dealing with things like this and it's making you depressed and it's leading to you to or think about hurting yourself please get into contact with the Children's Helpline (http://www.kidshelp.com.au/) or any suitable alternative to seek help.

This is me, signin' off.

Actually By Ashlee xxx

Thursbae 14/05/15

Hello to you my chums!

Today I bring to you my second ever Thursbae post! This week's ultimate bae is none other than the beautiful Harry Styles. It's currently about -1827493 degrees where I live but I have a feeling its about to get a lot hotter.

Firstly, here's some background info on the famous boybander himself.

Birthdate: February 1st, 1994
Nationality: British
Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Known for: 1/4 of One Direction... and being sexy.

Whether you're a fan of One Direction or not, it's not hard to see that Harry Styles is one of the biggest heart throbs of this generation. I'm fairly mediocre over the whole One Direction phenomenon, I do like some of their songs but I'm not devo over Zayn's departure, you know what I'm saying? Anyways, if you can't work out why Hazzler is the dude I've been swooning over this week, in-between swimming in assignments and assessment tasks, allow me to spell it out for you.

1. He has a voice that is as smooth as velvet.

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If you don't believe me on this one, here's a little compilation of some of Harry's best vocal moments by OneDirectionZic on YouTube. You're most welcome frand.

 

2. Not only does he sing well, he looks good doing it.

 

Harry's style (no pun intended. Srs) is impeccable! He literally looks good all the time. On stage, when he's all sweaty he manages to look good. When I sweat I look like a wet potato. Off stage, he can rock a headband with some serious bed hair like it's nobodies business.

 

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What?!

 

3. Harry has been through so many different stages that there's a different one to drool over everyday for a month.

 

My personal favourite is "man-bun Harry", I'm a fan of things made for women that guys still manage to pull off. E.g. man-buns, man scarves etc.

 

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4. He supports He For She.

 

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For those of you who haven't heard of He For She, it's basically a gender equality movement supported by men to promote the equality of both men and women. Now, I have massive respect for any guy who decides to endorse the equality of men and women so this is a massive plus for me. Gender inequality is something that angers me so much but that's a post for another day. Onya Harry.

 

5. He gets involved in charity work.

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Harry has gotten involved with many charities during his career both with and without the rest of the 1D boys. He recently took time off touring to spend a day at the Lalela Project in Cape Town, South Africa, which supports children affected by poverty and offers them the chance to partake in art projects, allowing them to get creative. Harry then wore the luggage tag that the project gave to him as a gift on stage which made the children very happy. What a sweetheart.

 

So there we have it! There are 5 reasons why Harry Styles is this weeks Thursbae. If you would like to see more of Hazzle Dazzle's sexy face, you can follow him on instagram @harrystyles or on twitter at @harry_styles.

 

Join me again this Sunday for My Formal Experience!

 

This is me, signin' off.

 

Actually By Ashlee xxx

My Current Playlist!

Hello to you my chums!

 

Music is something that is very important to me as it's gotten me through some very difficult times in my life. I have a multitude of talent in the field of music, believe it or not, I can play hot cross buns on the piano... Call me Beethoven, I know.

I'm just kidding, I wish I had the patience to learn a musical instrument or the gift of a beautiful singing voice but unfortunately that's not what the gods had planned for me. In the mean time I will continue annoying my family, friends and class mates with the whale noises that I was so blessed with.

So, since I love finding new songs to listen to, I thought I would collate a collection of some of my current favourite songs to listen to, both new and old. I don't have one specific genre that I exclusively listen to, however I'm super into that punk-rock style of music that's recently becoming popular again. Regardless of that, there is a good mix of quite a few genres in there and hopefully you all enjoy it!

 

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1. Let it All Out - Reliant K
2. Everybody's Dancing and I Want To Die - Deaf Havana
3. Every Little Thing - At Sunset
4. New York, New York - DoubleDee Remix
5. Post To Be - Omarion Ft. Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko
6. Vibes - Chase Atlantic
7. Ain't It Fun -Tyler Carter Ft. Luke Holland
8. Brick By Boring Brick - Paramore
9. King - Years and Years
10. Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
11. More Than You'll Ever Know - Nathan Sykes
12. Want To Want - Jason Derulo
13. Champagne's For Celebrating (I'll Have A Martini) - Mayday Parade
14. Close As Strangers - 5 Seconds of Summer
15. Greek Tragedy - The Wombats
16. Fool's Gold - One Direction
17. The Ballad of Mona Lisa - Panic! At The Disco
18. Get Down On Your Knees And Tell Me You Love Me - All Time Low
19. Reminds Me of You - Sam Smith
20. Creature of The Night - The Rocky Horror Show
21. I'd Hate To be You when People Find Out What This Song is About - Mayday Parade
22. Tidal Waves - All Time Low Ft. Mark Hoppus
23. I Miss You - Blink 182
24. If You Don't Know - 5 Seconds Of Summer
25. Jasey Rae - All Time Low
26. Just The Way I'm Not - All Time Low
27. Minority - Green Day
28. Misery Business - Paramore
29. The Rock Show - Blink 182
30. So Long Soldier - All Time Low
31. Stockholm Syndrom - One Direction
32. Undo - The 1975
33. Walking Contradiction - Green Day
34. Sensitive Guy - McBusted
35. Where The City Meets The Sand - The Getaway Plan
36. Pieces - Sum 41
37. Intro/Set3 - The 1975
38. Jealous (Remix) - Nick Jonas Ft. Tinashe
39. Hey There Delilah - Plain White Ts
40. Just Saying - 5 Seconds of Summer
41. Smiles All Round - Deaf Havana
42. Make It To Me - Sam Smith
43. Lost Boy - 5 Seconds of Summer
44. Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood
45. Afire Love - Ed Sheeran
46. Emoticons - The Wombats
47. When I Come Around - Green Day
48. Roads - Lawson
49. Last Night I Dreamt - The Wombats
50. Heartbreak Story - The Wanted

So there we have it! Those are my current favourite songs to listen to. I love each song for different reasons and they are all suitable to different kinds of moods. I apologise for a few double ups on certain bands and artists however these just happen to be the bands and artists that I am a fan of.

I hope you have enjoyed this post and that I have introduced you to some new songs that you may like. Let me know in the comments what some of your current favourite songs are as I love discovering new music. Join me again this Thursbae to find out who I've been pining over this week.

This is me, signin' off.

Actually by Ashlee xxx



 

My Current Beauty Favourites!

Hello to you my chums!

Today I bring to you my current beauty favourites! Makeup is something that I've been interested since I was about 11 years old but only really started testing out new products and trying out new looks in the last year and a half. So here is a collation of my current beauty favourites. Enjoy!

So my first favourite beauty product at the moment is the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer.

Source: http://mecca.com.au/nars/radiant-creamy-concealer/V-015503.html#start=1

I bought this concealer not long ago to use to highlight my under eye area as well as conceal any dark circles that I might have. Unfortunately the colour that I was matched to is much too dark to highlight when I'm not fake tanning but is the perfect colour to spot conceal or highlight when I do have fake tan on. I love this product because it's so full coverage and it truly does conceal my dark under eye circles that I was so fortunately blessed with. Note sarcasm. It covers up blemishes like a dream, however I do find that it can slide off the areas of my face that are more oily, like my chin but it can be easily avoided by applying a good powder. If you live in Australia, like me, you can find this concealer in Mecca Cosmetica and Mecca Maxima stores and it retails for $36.

My next favourite is by MAC and it's their Velvet Teddy lipstick.

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I had been trying to get my hands on this lipstick for the longest time, ever since I heard Brittney Lee Sauder's rave about it on YouTube. It's such a popular product and it seemed like almost everywhere I went it was all sold out, until I finally found a store that actually had it. This lip shade is the perfect Kylie Jenner nude. It gives you that kind of 90s vibe as it is a browney-beige nude with slightly peach undertones. I think it's perfect for pale to medium skin tones but could also work for darker skin tones as well. The formulation is matte but it's super creamy and not at all drying as well as being super opaque and pigmented. It's my perfect lip shade! This lipstick retails for $36 in Australia.

This next favourite goes perfectly with Velvet Teddy! It's the MAC Lip Pencil in the shade Boldy Bare.

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I have been wearing this lip liner constantly as of recent, so much so that I've gone through two since March. This lipliner is a stunning nude shade that can be worn pretty much under any lip shade darker than itself or underneath lighter nudes to deepen the colour and add some dimension. This liner paired with Demeter by Napoleon or Velvet Teddy is my perfect lip combo and it can look amazing on all skin types. Because it is a lip pencil it can be quite drying so I tend to steer away from wearing it on it's own. I like to pair it with a clear gloss just to add some hydration to the lips to prevent them from looking all cracked and chapped.

My next favourite is for the eyes and it is the NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow in the shade Opal Coast.

 Source: http://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/opal-coast--hardwired-eyeshadow/0607845020936.html

This eyeshadow is a limited edition shade as a part of the 2014 Holiday Colour Collection and has been discontinued. However, you can still purchase what stock is left of this product off their website and from some Mecca stores as that's where I got mine from about a month ago. I bought this eyeshadow for my school formal as I wanted to wear a silver and black smokey eye to match my dress. I was in my local Mecca Maxima store swatching a bunch of silver eyeshadows and I was so impressed with the colour payoff that this shadow has. It's super shimmery and gorgeous, perfect for a dramatic look for a night out or lightly swiped across the lid, blended with a cool toned brown for a simple day look with a bit of sparkle. It is a pure satin white eyeshadow with silver reflects which is what gives it that silvery effect. If diamonds were crushed into an eyeshadow, it would be this one. It's heavenly. Because it's so shimmery it does have a lot of fall out, so I would recommend using something like a shadow shield to prevent getting glitter under your eyes or simply apply your eye makeup before doing your face, which is always good to do with any eye look. You can also take the pigmentation a step further by using a few sprays of something like a MAC Fix+ spray or the Smashbox Primer Water. This eyeshadow retails at $25 USD on the NARS website.

This next favourite is the Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Foundation.

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I love this foundation because when it says it full coverage, it means it's full coverage. All you need is about a pump and your whole face looks flawless! It does have a matte formula so it's more suited for people will more oily to combination skin types or that don't like a dewy finish. I, personally love the matte finish as my skin can get quite oily in my T-zone and chin area throughout the day. It's a really long wearing foundation, even for people with super oily skin. It's so long wearing to the point where I have been out at a party and gone to bed not being bothered taking my makeup off and I've woken up the next day still sporting a full face of makeup. The collection also has a great colour range of colours and undertones. I'm in the shade light 45 which is great for those of you with light skin and a yellow undertone. I picked this product up in Sephora in Sydney in March, I am unsure of the Australian price as they don't have an Australian site, but it retails for $35 USD at the American Sephora.

My next favourite is the Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Intense Black.

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This liner is a m a z i n g. It's given the name 'Stay All Day' for a reason. I have worn this eyeliner to bed so many times after a night out and woken up with perfect winged liner in the morning on multiple occasions. The colour is also a really insanely pigmented black that has a satin finish. I normally like my eyeliner to be as matte as can be, but I love this liner so much, it's my favourite liner I've tried so far. It's a felt-tip end that's really fine which allows for a super precise application so it's great for winged liner looks or creating thin lines. It retails at Mecca stores for $26. 

My next favourite is probably my favourite current favourite and it is the MAC Studio Fix Powder. 



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I normally tend to drift away from high end powders because I find that all powders do the same job. After hearing so many positive reviews about this powder I thought I would bite the bullet and purchase it since I was running low on my regular Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. After using this powder I noticed a difference in the way my makeup looked straight away. It gives it a really nice, velvety finish and helps to make your makeup stay on a lot longer. Since this is a powder foundation it offers quite a lot of coverage, but without looking cakey. I normally apply this product as a finishing powder over a foundation when I'm going out or just on its own with a bit of concealer for school and everyday wear. It's definitely a very pricey product at $49 but I believe it's worth it. 

My next favourite is the Christian Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara in Over Black. 

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My mum gave me this mascara as a sample that she got for free and the moment I used it I put away my Benefit They're Real Mascara and switched to this one. It gives the perfect amount of drama and is perfect for someone who loves long, thick lashes. It's got a great formula that doesn't smudge under your eyes every time you sweat or if it starts to rain. My only downfall is that the wand is quite big so often times it will touch my eyelids but its easy enough to fix with a cotton tip and a bit of eye makeup remover. It's also quite expensive as it is a Christian Dior product but the quality is so worth the $52. 

My second last current favourite is the It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette. 

Source: http://www.itcosmetics.com/naturally-pretty-vol-1-matte-luxe-transforming-eyeshadow-palette

I picked this palette up from Sephora in Sydney and instantly fell in love with it. I love this because all of the shades are matte and can be used both wet and dry. What also sets this palette apart from the rest is that there is a 'Transforming Pearl' shade which transforms any matte shade in the palette into a shimmery shade. This is perfect for taking day looks to statement night looks. The range of shadows is great with mostly warm shades with a few cool tones as well and all of the shadows are super easy to blend. The pigmentation isn't the best but they're super build-able which is great for people starting out with makeup. Another bonus is that the shadows don't contain talc and are anti-aging as they only contain ingredients that are good for your eyelids. Again, I am unsure of the price in Australia but it retails for $42 USD on the American Sephora website. 

My last, but certainly not the least favourite current favourite is the Cover FX Contour Kit. 

Source: http://www.coverfx.com/contour-kit.html

All of the shades in the palette are super creamy and easy to blend which made learning to cream contour an absolute dream. The contour colours aren't too orange or ashy and the two highlight shades are perfect for highlighting the under eye area and the tops of the cheekbones with one shade with shimmers and one without. The palette also comes with a diagram to show you where each shade goes which is great for beginners. I love cream contouring with this palette and popping a light coverage foundation over the top when going on a night out to make my cheekbone game super strong. I then follow it up with powder, bronzer, powder contour, blush and highlight to bring the look to the next level. The collection of contour palettes also has a great colour range suiting different skin colours and undertones so there will definitely be one suited to you. This palette retails for $48 USD on the CoverFX website. 

So there we have it, those were my 10 current beauty favourites! Let me know in the comments what your current beauty favourites are as I love to try new products. 

This is me, signin' off. 

Actually By Ashlee xxx

*Disclaimer* 

I am by no means trying to brag about the makeup that is featured in this post. All of the makeup I have is bought with my own money or given as gifts for birthdays, Christmas etc. All opinions are my own as I would never endorse a product that I don't love or recommend to anyone.