Songs of October

Hey! Last month I did a blog post called Songs of September. I decided that this would be a monthly thing, hence 'Songs of October!' Basically, I share with you the songs I've been loving for the past month, so sit down, get comfy and enjoy!

My first song is Nothing by Lewis Watson. (another one found through British youtubers :S) It's so lovely and I had it on everyday! 

My second song(s) are classics which I used to LOVE when I was a bit younger. I always remember listening to them and they made me really happy. They are: Harder To Breathe by Maroon 5, Left Outside Alone by Anastasia and of course, the one and only, Dragostei Din Tei by O-Zone. Even though It's Romanian, It brings back so many memories! 

My next song is Can We Dance by The Vamps. I'd heard this from British youtubers (:S) but also by friends and stuff:-) It's so upbeat and I love it. I didn't like it at first, but it's grown on me!

Finally, this will be surprising to people that know me, because I'm not a HUGE directioner (I have nothing against them, I'm just not the biggest fan, I still like their music and them as people.) But, It's Story Of My Life by One Direction. It's just really catchy and, generally a nice song!

I hope you enjoy listening to some of these songs and enjoy them as much as I do!

Question of the blog: What are your top tracks for October?

Quote: You're stronger than you think.

Love you guys!

-Shona xo

Random Life Update & Coming In The Future!

Hey Guys! Sorry I haven't posted much lately, I'll try and get back into the swing of things:-) I have a week off now (yay!) so it should be much easier. I thought I'd give you an insight to my life and what's coming in the future both on here and my YouTube channel!

Blog Posts:

Some blog posts I want to do in the future are:

October Songs- I did a 'Songs of September' blog post where I told you some of my favourite songs of the month. I figured I'd do one at the end of every month, as I'm always finding new songs which I love!

A general Halloween post- I want to a post where I just talk about Halloween and Halloween-y things I've done in general and also discussing some of my costumes from when I was little;-)

Alton Towers Scarefest 2013- I am heading off to the Alton Towers Scarefest soon and I thought, as well as vlogging it, I would do a blog post about it too!

Pumpkin Carving- I'm hoping to carve a pumpkin tomorrow and I'll talk you through the process!

Artwork- I'm going to show you my art work and film it too.

Little Mix Jesy Press-on nails review- Stay tuned, I'm putting these on on Monday!

Halloween Baking- Hoping to blog this as well as film.

My Pets- A brief explanation and insight on my pets lives;-)

Videos:

There's a lot of videos I'd like to do so get comfy;-)

Alton Towers Scarefest 2013 Vlog- As I mentioned above, I'm going to be vlogging my trip.

Halloween Baking-  I'm still pondering this, but I may do it some time this week if I find a good recipe. (leave me suggestions below if you have any)

Room Tour- One of you asked me to make a room tour so I thought that's be fun! My room's nothing special though, just to warn you!

What's in my school bag- One of you also wanted to see this!

Artwork- When I find my folder and get back into drawing, I'm hoping to show you that!

Slender Gameplay/Reaction- I'd love to do this! I love watching reaction videos and I'll probably wet my pants (metaphorically of course:S)

Things I don't like about school/the internet- To follow on from my mini series:-)

Wow! That's the future out of the way, let's talk about past and present:-)

I'm so glad schools over now and I can relax! I'm hoping to get my homework done tomorrow, so I don't have to worry! I've been extremely productive today! I did well on my piano pieces (Grade 1 Sailor's Song and a 'blues' piece we're doing in music lessons). I also started editing my intro for the Alton Towers video and I made an end card for my videos, which took me ageesss. I also wrote this blog post which feels super long! I have a feeling I'll be very busy this week, getting to work on the blog posts and videos mentioned above! Oh and btw, 60 sleeps until Christmas people!!

Haha, see you soon, love you guys!

Question of the blog: Which videos/blog posts would you like to see me do from above (or if you can think of more)?

Quote: Even angels have their wicked schemes.

-Shona xo

Nail Product Haul!

Just a very small haul to show you what nail products I've bought:-)

The first one is Barry M Base and Top Coat. I looovvveeeee Barry M so much, it's a great brand and I really needed a base/top coat, as they help to stop chipping and make your nails look more 'finished'. 

The next thing I got, was Barry M Glitter nail polish in Amethyst. It's such a gorgeous glittery nail polish. Every girl needs a glitter nail polish, especially at this time of year. I can't wait to try this out! (Review coming soon!) 

The final thing I got, was the Little Mix Press On Nails- Jesy. I've tried Jade's nail wraps before and have nothing negative to say about them. They were easy to apply, didn't chip once and were still perfect when I took them off. So, I decided to try the press on nails- Jesy, as they were the most Halloween-y themed nails. I got them for my trip to Alton Towers so I'll review them as soon as I've tried them. I love the design for Halloween too!

I hope you enjoyed this blog post! Love you guys:-)

Question of the blog: What are your favourite nail products?

Quote: 'Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go'

- Shona xo

Halloween Ramble!

Halloween is one of the best times of the year, you can dress up, have fun and eat sweets until you explode! I love Halloween so much. Scary music, costumes, games, parties... This year I'm going to Alton Towers Scarefest on all the rides when it's dark and in the scary mazes. I'm soooo excited and I can't wait:-)

Anyway, nothing can beat The Monster Mash for Halloween time, I always have a sneaky dance on Just Dance 2 (Shhh!) ;-) Sweet-wise I looooveeee screme eggs! It's a normal cadburys creme egg but the insides are green, eughh! Caramel cupcakes are the best thing ever though. Like seriously. 

Before I leave (but not really) I thought I'd mention a few of the blog posts that will/are likely to be going up soon:

Alton Towers related post

Pumpkin Carving

Halloween Baked Goods

My Pets ( if you want to see it)

Some of these might feature in a video too so don't forget to check out my channel! My YouTube Channel!

Also, leave any blog post or video requests, as they help me A LOT! :)

Question of the blog: What do you like/dislike about Halloween?

Quote: You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Quick Quotes

If you've read my other posts, you'll know that I post a quote at the bottom of each post. Today I thought 'd share some picture quotes I've been loving:-) 

Sorry this is a short post, but these quotes are so cute and inspirational. I love quotes so much, it's funny how a few words can change your mindset.

Question of the blog: What's your favourite quote?
Quote: All of the above:-)

-Shona xo

Fall In Love TAG!

Hey! I thought I'd do a TAG on here, as they are mostly done in videos, but I thought it would be nice to do one on here for all my lovely blog readers:-) If you would like to do this, feel free to say I tagged you!

1) What fall trend are you most excited for?

Probably wearing big, baggy, knitted jumpers! I think they're so cute and look great with leggings. They also keep you warm which is a bonus:-)

2) What is your favourite fall beauty product?

Definitely the Barry M Gelly nail effects, they add so much to an outfit in autumn. I know they're not specifically for fall, but they have some great colours that are fall appropriate.

3) What is your favourite fall drink?

I know this is a really boring answer, but I don't really have one... Sowwyyy:(

4) What is your favourite fall scent?

I know this is weird, but I really love the smell of the air in general during fall. Also, pretty much any fall scented candles.

5) Which fall trend do you hate?

Probably, riding boots. I know this is quite popular among people, but I used to ride and wearing them as everyday wear feels odd to me. Sorry:(

6) What is your Halloween costume this year?

I'll probably just do my hair and makeup for Halloween this year, I only dress up when I go to parties:-) I'll get creative with makeup though!

7) What is your favourite fall song?

Seeing as it's fall, my favourite song at the minute is Counting Stars by One Republic, love it<3

8) What is your favourite Halloween candy?

I'm torn between two. Either Screme Eggs or caramel cupcakes. They are both so scrummy! My mouth is watering just thinking about them:P

Hope you enjoyed this blog post, let me know if you'd like to see more TAG'S on here, or if you'd prefer them in a video.

Question of the blog: What are your answers?

Quote:  I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.

-Shona xo

Youtube & Blogging

Hey! Today I wanted to discuss why I started YouTube/blogging and what it's like. I haven't been doing it for long, but I really enjoy it. That brings me to my first point. I blog and make videos because I ENJOY it and not for any other reason. If you have to force yourself to do videos or post regularly than, it's probably not the thing for you.

Anyway, I was inspired to start YouTube and blogging by some youtubers that I watch. I watch too many people and if I had a record to see how many videos I've watched in the last year, I think I'd want to crawl into a hole for a week. However, seeing their videos made me want to create my own. It looked like so much fun and I started filming clips on my laptop and editing them. I'd love seeing how it all came together and the final result. 

One Christmas I received a video editor, camera and tripod. I couldn't wait to start filming on it and editing and I was sooooo happy! It really helps to have a good/okay quality camera and make sure you be yourself! Don't come across as fake. if you find it hard at first, keep going. You'll become more and more comfortable around the camera. Another very important thing to remember is that it's not all about views. Sure, views and subscribers are great and every time someone subscribes/follows me or comments on something I do, I get so happy, however, don't try and force people to subscribe to you, it takes time and effort to earn an audience. If you want to subtly let people know about your channel, get social media, mention other accounts on the social media or tweet/post about it every so often.

Moving onto blogging. Blogging is extremely hard at first, I always get writers block. if this happens, don't post. If you have a good idea blog about. People would rather have good quality content than a average post every day. At first my posts were extremely short, however you get more used to it and they tend to become longer. Post about relatable interesting things and people will enjoy it. I think one of the best things about all this, is knowing that someone enjoys something that I have created:-)

Question of the blog: Do you blog/make videos?

Quote: Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.

-Shona xo

Thinking Positive

I come to you with a slightly deeper post today. If you haven't already seen Sprinkleofglitter's video 'Having Hope' watch it after reading this (link at the bottom) as it might help you further than what I can write. Today I'm going to talk about thinking positive and being happy with yourself. Too many people feel like their rubbish or worthless, but I promise you, you're not. No matter what life throws at you, stay strong and keep your chin up. If you reading this are feeling down about something I want you to do something. First, think about why you're sad. Thinking about it might help you realise that it's not that big of a problem. Don't distort or worsen issues.  If it is a big problem, think about the future. What I mean is, will it affect you in  few days, months or even years time? If something happened today, will it still be there tomorrow? Each day is a new day and some things don't have to be worried about to such an extent. However, if your problem won't go away or you feel depressed and down, remember that things get better. Nothing lasts forever and you are strong enough to pull through whatever is going on. No-one deserves to be unhappy and definitely if it caused by someone around you. I've heard the saying 'A problem shared is a problem halved' and, as untrue as it sounds, it really does work. Confiding in someone else helps you to lift a weight off your shoulders, you feel like you aren't alone. If you feel like you can't tell anyone, write it down. Write down the problem and rip it up. It's stupid and isn't worth your time. Now write down something good that has happened to you, big or small. Look at it and think about it.Think about the positives instead of losing yourself in the negatives. If you're on the internet all day or doing nothing, get up and do something, even if it's just taking a walk, you'll feel so much better. The last thing I want to say is, you can never dream too big. If you want to do something, do everything in your power to make it happen. If you want to write a blog, do it. If you want to do well on a test, make it happen. Make the right choices in life and it will pay you back. Don't be jealous of others, be inspired. In my last post, the quote of the day was: Live as if you'll die tomorrow, dream as if you'll live forever. Live by that quote and you will achieve anything you want to. 

I hope this post has helped you and remember, things WILL get better.

Question of the blog: Who/what inspires you?

Quote: A problem shared is a problem halved.

Shona xo

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer Review

I wanted to review a concealer for you today. I recently picked up the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer, as my old one (Avon Colourtrend Blemish Stick) was awful. The coverage was bad and it was all dried up even though I did nothing bad to it! I'd heard good things about this concealer so I decided to pick it up. I use the shade 010 Ivory, as this was the palest one and I have the palest skin ever! 

The applicator is a sponge tip, almost like a lip gloss and I really like that. It makes it easy to apply anywhere you want. It also feels really soft on the skin and blends nicely and doesn't feel cakey. This is best to use under the eyes, as it covers up really well. If you have spots this is a good concealer, but doesn't cover up everything, especially if your acne is bad, however it does help to reduce the redness! Also, just to add, you only need a tiny, tiny amount which is great. I made the mistake of putting too much on once and it takes FOREVER to blend, so be careful haha;-)

Question of the blog: What's your #1 concealer?

Quote: Live as if you'll die tomorrow, dream as if you'll live forever.

-Shona xo

Surviving High School!

Seeing as I'm in High School, I thought I would share with you some tips and advice for surviving high school, as I find a lot of people like to know about advice or things that might make them feel better, especially if you're just moving up to high school.

High school might seem daunting at first, older students, different teachers, different rules, but It's not as bad as you might think. Even though the routine might be very different, you manage to make loads of new friends and learn a lot more things. If you're finding it hard to make new friends, don't fret. Just be yourself and go up to someone and try to start a conversation. You're all in the same boat and it would make them feel a lot more comfortable too. If they are rude, then they are not worth being friends with. Just walk away and try talking to someone else.

A lot of people are bullied in High School which is really upsetting. If you are being bullied PLEASE tell someone! If you don't it will never go away. However you can also help it by not letting what they say affect you. If they know it's affecting you badly they will just carry on.

I know 99% of you will find school boring, but you still have to revise and do homework! Please do not leave it until the last minute you WILL regret it trust me. Get it done a few days before and you'll not have to worry. Also, set yourself a target to revise for a certain amount of time each day then reward yourself with leisure time (yay!).

If you're wondering what to carry around with you, I will list some of the things I carry. 

(My school bag is from Next, but I don't think it's available any more. It's a blue backpack with a tie dye type effect.)

I carry:

1) My house keys

2) My phone

3) Books/planner/school supplies (Pen, pencil, ruler, colours etc)

4) Deodorant

5) Spare hair bobbles/clips

6) Hand Sanitiser

7) Any extra make-up (If you need it)

(Sorry the layout has gone weird, I have no idea why):S

Those are the main things I carry, however if you feel like you need anything extra, put it in! You never know what might come handy at school!

If you're not sure how to wear your hair, I usually have mine in a simple ponytail. Sometimes I'll opt for a side plait/braid or even have it down, but I like to have a quick and easy hairstyle, especially on a morning.

Make sure you have fun at school (or the most fun possible) and don't worry:-)

Question of the day: What essentials do you carry around with you?

Quote: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

-Shona xo

Songs of September

Today I'm going to share with you some of my favourite tracks from September!

My first (and most obvious) as I am a HUGE Little Mix fan, is their new single 'Move'. The more you listen to this song, the better it becomes and it's really catchy. Little Mix describe their music as quirk, old school, pop etc. This is just a feel good song that makes me happy:) 

My next song is 'Great Escape' by Mike Dignam. I found this song through the British Youtuber crew (yay!) and I loooveee it. If I'm feeling down this song makes me so happy every time I hear it and I would definitely recommend checking it out! 

Next I have 'Holy Grail' by Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. I especially love Justin's part as it's just great! I don't really understand Jay-Z's part and it would be much better with just Justin, however I just go with it and I love it:-) 

Finally, 'Where Is The Love?' by the Black Eyed Peas. I know this song is not recent, but the lyrics are so powerful and have an amazing message in them. I also love it, because I like to rap and it has a great one:-) I had this on almost every day in September and I think I'll love it for a while!

I hope you enjoy the songs as much as I do!

Question of the day: What are your favourite songs for this September?
Quote: 'Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there's footprints on the moon'

-Shona xo

Hello October!

 Hey Everyone!

October is here and so is Autumn! Autumn has to be my absolute favourite season. I just love the leaves, fashion, animals, holidays- EVERYTHING! Of course I'll miss the beautiful sun, but there's something about colder weather that feels really great. A lot of people find Halloween to be pointless, but I love it. The costumes, music, spookiness... I just think it's great. I'm going to start a new 'thing' where I give you guys a question to answer in the comments and I'll also share one of my favourite quotes with you! I'm hopefully going to get into the swing of writing a blog and filming vlogs on YouTube so please stay tuned and you will hopefully enjoy all of my posts!

Question of the day: What do you love/hate about autumn?
Quote: 'If you can dream it you can do it'- Walt Disney

-Shona xo