I LOVE CLOTHES!!!

Shop ‘till you drop!

I love shopping, who doesn’t? But where and how do you shop?

So many people these days have abandoned the shops and took to online shopping, it’s easier, quicker and more often than not a lot less stressful!

You don’t have to wade through crappy item after crappy item just to find something you like, you don’t have to put up with other customers getting in your way and you don’t have to put up with snooty shop assistants.

But the stores miss us and I miss them.

I cannot even remember the last time I went shopping; I miss trying on the clothes instead of having to send them back if they don’t fit or look right.

I miss hunting through sale after sale and then finally finding a bargain item that I know I will love forever.
I even miss other customers, seeing what other people are interested in what they want to buy and how much they are willing to spend.

Have you ever been walking around a huge shopping centre and come across a shop you’ve never heard of and it’s absolutely chock full of amazing beautiful things and then you just fall in love with it?

That is another fantastic aspect of in store shopping, finding little stores nestled away in the deepest corners full of tiny little treasures.

And lastly, my final reason for hitting the high street. Primark. The fashion taboo, even I’m slightly guilty of judging Primark but it’s an absolute miracle shop.

I know a lot of people hate it, whether because of their ethics or because they are so disorganised, I don’t know but I love it and I am no longer ashamed.

So girls, leave the laptops at home and take back the changing rooms, you won’t regret it.

Thanks for reading & don't forget to follow for many more posts, Amy xx

Most likely to | Amy & Ellie

Hey all, we did the most likely to tag for a fun little video, hope you enjoy. x

Photo of the day - My dog being super strange.

If we're home alone guaranteed she will not leave my side all day. I'm just trying to get ready in peace and there she is, a giant dog shaped parrot. 

My Skincare Routine | Ellie

Skin care routine, what works and what doesn't...

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Events which transpired.

Reminiscing the silly things.

Thinking back over my first year at University I have realised that a few questionable events took place.
Let us begin in the week they call fresher’s. It was day four, my flat mates and I decided to have a ‘get to know our neighbours party’.

 Everyone was drunk, of course, and I ran out of drink after being far too generous and handing it out to everyone and anyone.

So I made my way to the halls on site bar, bought a litre of Vodka and shot it continuously for the next two hours (please do not do this) I then vomited continuously for the next two hours… in a pan… in my bed… surrounded by people who were, then, strangers.

Thank God they chose not to judge me, too much.

We shall now move on to tin foiling my friend’s room. He went out with all of his friends from his home, we had no money (shock) so remained in the flat.

We decided to trip them out for when they dragged themselves home at 4am and it did exactly that. I was awoken by shouts of ‘what the hell?!’, ‘OMG what is this’, ‘It looks like a UFO’.

Quite hilarious in the end but far too much time was spent perfecting that little masterpiece.

Lastly comes the addictions. Pasta, Tuna and Mayonnaise is not, I repeat not, a healthy meal if you’re doing little to no exorcise.

This fact did not stop me from living predominantly off the stuff and gaining around a stone. DO NOT EAT CRAP AND AVOID EXORCISE, YOU WILL GET FAT.

Another addiction was Sunny Delight, this led to peeing every five minutes like a pregnant Juno. It tastes great sure, but it doesn't benefit the mind to stay awake all night on a sugar high.

Netflix, here’s a fantastic piece of advice: don’t get a Netflix membership. Just don’t get addicted to any TV programmes; if you do it becomes a cop out.

‘I’ll do my essay after desperate housewives’, ‘I’ll watch these last few episodes of Prison Break and then start reading that book’, and worst of all ‘I can write this article and watch Game of Thrones at the same time’.

You can’t. Don’t do it. Simple.

My first year was a fantastic experience and I wouldn't change any of it. But I do look back and think OMG!

Thank you for reading, Amy xx

GET READY WITH ELLIE!

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Hope you enjoy Ellie's little getting ready vid.



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Surviving Uni.

What I learnt as a fresher… other than how to become a world class Journalist.

1.       You have to wash your bedding.

A lot of you may be thinking ‘well duh!’ where as others may think ‘I thought it washed itself’. Well, apparently, it doesn't. It seemed that my mother had actually been washing me every fortnight for my entire life. Who knew? The only thing that gave me the energy to do it was the thought of how many nights I’d collapsed in my bed at 4am covered in blood, sweat and tears. (The 3 things a terrible night out are made of and I never really came back covered in any of these but you get the picture).

2.       Money doesn't grow on trees.

At home mommy and daddy provide food, if you are desperate to go out or need new clothes they may just help you. Not any more. You’re on your own guys. Your first week is none stop partying. Your second week you have all this loan and not enough clothes, shoes and food. So, you go on a spree, you've never had this much money before, you buy glow sticks, shot glasses, Halloween outfits; the shops are yours and you take them! Then comes the Natwest text message: ‘you have less than £100 in your bank account’. Oh shit. Suddenly there’s too much term left at the end of your loan. So instead of leaving yourself starving and penniless: manage your money and try, try, try to get a part time job.

3.       Not everyone has to be your friend.

You get to your accommodation and you’re like ‘OMG, I'm here, there are so many people, and I want to know everyone!’ It doesn't work, there will likely be over 500 people in your halls of residence; it’s very likely that a few of them will clash a little. You may meet your best friend and so many amazing people who will stay in your life long after university but you don’t have to put up with everyone. Just be polite and friendly and keep a bit of distance between you and those you’re unsure of.

4.       Even your closest friends will annoy you.

I went to the same University as my best friend, I stayed in the same flat as my best friend and she did my head in. I love her to bits, she’s like a sister to me and has been since we were six but sisters get on each other’s nerves. You live with your closest friends and as amazing as it is, you do come to clashes. I can’t remember how many times I annoyed my flat mates or they annoyed me but you become one big family and quickly get over tiffs.

5.       Lectures are so important!

You’ll think ‘It’s only one, what harm can it do?’ I missed so many lectures because of incurable hangovers or just wanting an extra hour in bed and I 100% wish I’d gone to them all. You’re missing out on information you've paid nine grand for, information that will help you at university and in your future career. So get out of bed, go to your lectures and soak up everything you can. Become a sponge of knowledge. 

Thanks for reading, Amy xx

A day in my life. Thursday.

 Hello all, today is Thursday, the weather is lovely so I thought I'd do a little post about my day so far. The first two pictures are of the outfit I wore today, sorry about my face in the close-up but I hate close-ups and only took it so you could better see the hat, my face does not like the picture... 

 

The dress: £25 - Missguided 

The crop cardigan: £12 - Primark

The shoes: £35 - Office

The hat: £20 - Accessorize 

Socks multi-pack: £18 - Sports Direct

I love wearing this outfit on hot days; the shoes give me a bit of needed height without making me uncomfortable or look over dressed. The dress is seriously comfortable and casual when paired with the rest of the outfit, it's also lightweight as well so nice and cooling when it reaches 20 degrees. The crop cardigan hides my man shoulders but is also necessary because you never know how the weather will turn in England so having that with me is like a safety belt. The sun hat is my favourite aspect of the outfit, it keeps the sun off my face so hopefully I won't have too many wrinkles when I'm an OAP, also the sun is what make your lips get all thin when you're old so wearing a sun hat prevents that also. 

After I'd chilled in the garden I decided I needed to go do some exorcise, so I went skating in style!

Retro Quad Skates: £55 - Skate hut

I love these skates because they look so cool! Although I certainly don't when I try to skate in them... I went down to this track we have here in dear old Newton Aycliffe, it's meant for running on but it had the perfect material for skating on and not hitting any obstacles. That however, didn't stop me from falling flat on my face several times but it was really fun non the less. 

When I got back me and Holly had a mini photo shoot! She absolutely loves the camera and would sit and pose for hours on end if I wanted her to. She's a little terror however, constantly hides things like the TV remote and slippers if she's not getting enough attention! 

Thanks for reading, hope you all had a great day too. Amy xx

Favourite Make-up/Make-up Routines!

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What's in our bags!

This video is just a bit of fun, me and Ellie showing you guys all the random rubbish we have in our bloody big bags!!! Hope you like it.

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48 things in Ellie's bedroom...

Before I'm 40...

This morning I decided to devise a list of 32 things I want to do before I'm 40. There are more things but these are the most interesting and important to me. I think lists like this are a really good idea because you get a sense of accomplishment when you tick something off.

1. Learn to surf
2. Attend the super bowl

3. Ride the Trans-Siberian express 

4. Be at a World Cup final

5. Run a marathon

6. Swim with dolphins 

7. Abseil 

8. Learn how to drive

9. Attend the Olympics 

10. Travel for more than 3 months straight

11. Go on a cruise 

12. Skydive

13. Bungee jump

14. Learn to Ski

15. Scuba dive off Australia's Great Barrier Reef 

16. Go to a full moon party in Thailand 

17. Raise money for charity 

18. Hang Glide 

19. Go to Namibia & work with Elephants 

20. Have a career

21. Ride the highest roller coaster in the world. 

22. Learn to bar-tend

23. Go inter-railing 

24. Travel around America

25. Be an extra in a film

26. Ride a camel in the desert 

27. Learn to speak a foreign language

28. Go white water rafting

29. Go to Oktoberfest 

30. Gamble in Las Vegas

31. Learn to play a musical instrument 

32. Experience weightlessness. 

Thanks for reading, Amy! x 

49 Things in Amy's Bedroom

Summer favourites - SHOEZIES!

These shoes are probably my favourite heeled shoes/sandals, this is down to them being the perfect style to wear them either casually or formally. Sadly, they don't go with a lot of my clothes due to the majority being black but hopefully now that the days are warmer I can pair them with a summery dress. Although they get easily dirty, I cannot resist a cute pair of sandals. I can't remember what website I bought them off but they were around $40, including shipping to the UK. 

I think every girl has to have a pair of vans in her life (especially the old skool ones). They're the kind of shoes you shove on to go to the shop or to uni, although cute once paired with a dress, to me it makes me think screw you I don't need pretty shoes to make me look pretty mm-hmm! And yes, I am one of many people who wear vans and don't skate, all about dat fashion baby. I purchased these from Size? for about £40 and as of yet my bank account doesn't hate me!

Dun, dun, dunnnnnn.. Now these are my favourite and WILL be my favourite shoes for probably months on end. I first bought them for the gym but realised they went with absolutely everything I own in my wardrobe, I even go into bars with them on and don't feel guilty, hold me back! Granted they are very muddy but they're trainers, get over it. These are off the Nike website and cost £40, usually £70 but I get junior size because I'm an 18 year old girl with 14 year old's feet - I ain't complaining though!

Thanks for reading, Ellie x

How to: Boho Chic Milkmaid Braids

1. First separate your hair into two sections

2.  Then plait each side like a cowboy-esque look

3. Then pick up one of the plaits and place it on top of your head creating a headband look, clip it with a curvy grip or any grip, as long as it's firmly in place

4. Then get the other plait and do the same but this time place it over the other plait to make it look thicker

5. Now take your front bangs out and make it look scruffy, mess around with the braids, this will give it a more effortless boho look.

That's it! Now you a boho chic guuurl. 

Thanks for reading Ellie xx

The pairs of shoes I can't live without... for now.

The three pairs of shoes below are my absolute favourites out of the ones I have; the first & last pairs are the newest, when anybody gets a new pair of shoes, guaranteed they will wear they as much as possible until the next new pair comes along. Am I right? The middle pair however, are less new and actually pretty dishevelled by this point but that doesn't mean I can just disown them.

The Trainers

 Every woman needs a fave pair of trainers, whether they're for going to the gym in or for keeping in your bag when the heels become too much. Trainers are a persons best friend. These ones are my favourites because they're so damn comfortable! I feel like I could stand up for hours in them and still feel like I'm walking on marshmallows. They are Vagabond trainers which I found in the 'fashion trainers' section on the Office website and they were on sale at £25.



 The Heel

Okay, I know what you're thinking; 'why on earth are such a scruffy worn out pair of heels on your fave list??'. Well that's exactly why they're on here, I wore them too much, they were once a nude colour, and nude colours help make your legs look all long and sexy which is why I was absolutely, irrevocably in deep passionate love with these very simple heels. It is my fault that they look so unattractive now but my bond with them is still strong even though I rarely wear hem now. They were from New Look and when I bought these in 2012 they were £45.

The Risky Business 

I call these 'The Risky Business' because there are so many mixed feelings about these adorable shoes. Are they cute or are they hideous? I'm 100% on the side cute! My boyfriend hates them, my dad thinks I'm trying to be a child again but the majority of my friends like them too. They're very in fashion at the moment, but I will not lie to you; this specific pair aren't good quality. It doesn't stop me from loving them, I fixed them up here and there with a bit of super glue; they're definitely comfortable to wear and look the part. After having them for a week the buckle on the left shoe came off, after having then two weeks three of the straps began to snap, now this may have been caused by my chubby feet I don't know but regardless I still love them! They were £18 from River Island and I suppose if you're only paying £18 you're getting cheap made shoes for a cheap price. 

Thank you for reading, Amy xx

The Summer/Festival look.

The summer is here!! Though you wouldn't know it if you lived in England.. Regardless we thought it appropriate to show you my summer festival style.  This is my favourite outfit for those hot hot days, hopefully we'll have some this year.

 

 

 

 

Cardigan: River Island: £90

Bralette: Topshop - £30

Shorts: Urban Outfitters - £50

Shoes: Office - £25

 Thanks for reading!! Amy x

 

Summer Make-up

First youtube post - Oh yes!

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