Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Following on from my previous post I have decided to share some of the most memorable quotes from the One Love Manchester concert.

“I want to thank you so much for coming together and being so loving and strong and unified. I love you guys so much and I think that the kind of love and unity you’re displaying is the kind of medicine that the world really needs right now.” - Ariana Grande

"It's not always easy to choose love, right? Especially in moments like this it can be difficult. But love conquers fear and love conquers hate" - Katy Perry

"Despite all the things that have been going on...I don't feel or smell or hear any fear in this building. All we feel tonight is love. Resilience. Positivity." - Pharrell Williams

‘As we saw yesterday, evil will test us, it will show it’s face again, but because of you we can say we will be ready, we will be fearless, we will be great and we will honour our children, because we owe it to those children whose futures were ripped away from them to be brave." - Scooter Braun
"We must not be afraid, and in tribute to all those affected here and around the world, we will bring our voices together and sing loudly." - Scooter Braun

Stay Strong everyone.
Love and Hugs,
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One Love Manchester

Hey Internet Friends,
I know this post is a week late due to how busy I've been (so there will be a second post later today). However, it has worked out quite well due to the topic I will be sharing my view on: a reflection on the One Love Manchester concert.

After the horrific events that happened, it's so heartwarming to see everyone coming out in the masses to show support and solidarity against terrorism. Ariane Grande is an absolutely amazing woman to have the strength to come out and do another concert to raise money for those affected by the attacks and those that worked together to save others.

I have massive amounts of respect for not only Ariana but also all the people who attended the concert after being at the Manchester on, the reason behind this whole event. The bravery of all these people is incredible and just goes to show how we will all be united when it matters the most. My heart goes out to all those people who have lost someone in this tragic event, as well as the more recent London event. Stay strong.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Album Review

Hey Internet Friends,

Here is May's album review. Hope you enjoy.

Name: Harry Styles
Artist: Harry Styles
Rating: 10/10
Comment: I reviewed Sign of the Times last month and now that the entire album is here, wow! Full of so many good songs, a personal favourite of mine being Kiwi. Amazing album, can't wait for the rest of Harry's solo career.

Love and Hugs,
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Top 5

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I have decided to make a top 5 things top do on a rainy day. Hope you enjoy.

1. Read a book -I don't know about you but I always have a pile of books I've not go around to reading, so reading is a perfect rainy day activity.

2. Tidy - Messy desk, cupboard or even entire room? Might as well use a rainy day for tidying.

3. Organise - I often enjoy organising and sorting through makeup, clothes, random documents and stationary to keep everything in order so I know where it all is.

4. Walk - If it's not raining too heavily, walks out in the fresh air are always lovely.

5. Watch a film - Curl up with a cuppa, snuggle down and watch your favourite film.

Love and Hugs,
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Album/Song Review

Hey Internet Friends,
Here is April's song review. Enjoy and feel free to recommend songs or albums for me to review next month.

Name: Sign of the Times
Artist: Harry Styles
Rating: 10/10
Comment: After waiting for Harry's solo music for so long, this song makes it all worth it. It's got such a powerful and meaningful message behind it but is so easy and relaxing to listen to. Absolutely adore it.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0GKGpObgPY

Love and Hugs,
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Life Tips

Hey Internet Friends,

Exam season is quickly approaching and so is the huge amount of revision, and seemingly never ending school work. Because of this, I'm guessing it's likely that a load of us will be starting to feel the stress, so today I will be sharing with you some top life tips to help you stay more relaxed and calm.

1) Try to embrace stress - use the stress to push yourself to be more productive.

2) Try to schedule what needs to be done to help stop procrastination.

3) Take time out to relax - yes getting work done is important but so is relaxation.

4) Drink plenty of water - dehydration will get you nowhere.

5) Try to keep work away from your relaxing space if possible - even if this is as simple as sitting in one room to study and relaxing in another.

Hope these are useful to some of you, any more tips feel free to let me know.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I decided to go with Spring themed quotes. I hope you enjoy.

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'Spring is nature's way of saying, "Lets party!"' - Robin Williams

'No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn' - Hal Bortland

'Sweet April showers do spring May flowers' - Thomas Tusser

'I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter's tough, but spring's coming. I believe that there's a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.' - Steve Southerland

'For happiness one needs security, but joy can spring like a flower even from the cliffs of despair.' - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Song Review

Hey Internet Friends,
So today I am doing another song review. I hope you enjoy.

Name: Valerie
Artist: Amy Winehouse
Rating: 10/10
Comment: One of my all time favourite songs. A timeless classic by a true star, lost way too early. This song is brilliant to listen to any day at anytime and never fails to put a smile on my face.

Love and Hugs
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Album/Song Review

Hey Internet Friends,

So, today I am going to be reviewing a song.

Name: Shape of You
Artist: Ed Sheeran
Rating: 10/10
Comment: I have had this song on repeat all week. It's so catchy and amazing for dancing to. A feel good track, this is perfect for listening to whenever and wherever.
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dK2tDK9grQ

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

P.S. If you have any recommendations for songs or albums for me to review, let me know by emailing me, commenting on this post, or through social media.

Thoughtful Thursday - Reflection on 2016

Hey Internet Friends,
So today I thought I'd look back on how this year has gone. I am going to split this into mini sections so I don't ramble and obviously still keep some things more private. This is just a rough overview of how things have gone this year, hopefully with quite a positive attitude. Without further-a-do, here is my reflection on 2016. Enjoy.

Blog - This year I have managed to stick to my schedule and put up posts when they're meant to go up all year. This is likely to be down to the many reminders on my phone and notebook of ideas so I can plan in advance. This is definitely something I will continue to do in 2017.

School - So, 2016 was the year I sat my GCSE exams and I will admit I worked my backside off revising. Thankfully, it all paid off and I was accepted into the Sixth Form I wanted to go to, as well as onto all the courses I wanted. The start of A-Levels has been quite stressful but I'm enjoying it.

Work - This was the year I got my first job! I was taken on as a Christmas Temp. back in October. I am loving where I work as it got me into the festive spirit early and I work with some really nice people. It's helping me gain confidence as I deal with strangers every week.

Relationships - In terms of friendships, these have definitely changed, but I'm glad to say I've been forming closer bonds with better people to keep me on the right track. Romantic relationships on the other hand, well, lets just say 2016 hasn't really been my year.

Hobbies - In my spare time (which there isn't really a lot of), I have been reading lots of book and listening to a lot of music. I've also managed to find some time to plan blog posts, organise things and get better at art.

So, that's a quick reflection on how 2016 has been for me. Hope you enjoyed.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger

Gingerbread recipe

Hey Internet Friends,
Here is a festive recipe for gingerbread men. Hope you enjoy.
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Ingredients
350g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
125g butter
175g light soft brown sugar
1 egg
4tbsp golden syrup
Writing icing and cake decorations for decoration

Method
1) Sift together the dry ingredients (excluding the sugar) and pour into a food processor.
2) Add the butter and blend until the mix resembles breadcrumbs. At this stage, stir in the sugar.
3) Lightly beat the egg and golden syrup together and then add into the food processor. Pulse until the mix clumps together. Tip out the dough and briefly kneed until smooth.
4) Wrap in clingfilm and leave to chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
5) Preheat the oven to 180C and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
6) Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into gingerbread men shapes. PLace on the tray with gaps between them.
7) Bake for 12-15 minutes (or until golden) and then leave on the tray to cool for 10 minutes, befire moving them onto a cooling rack to complete cooling.
8) Once fully cool, decorate and enjoy.

(Recipe reworded from here)

Present Ideas

Hey Internet Friends,
So, Christmas is quickly approaching and so is the time to buy gifts for people. Here are a few ideas for different types of budgets.

Low Budget
One of my go-to presents for people this year is shortbread that I will bake myself to save money. It's simple to do and you can find the recipe here. If you're no good at baking or just don't have the time, festive tubes of chocolate are fairly cheap and are loved by most people.

Medium Budget
Things like bath products, makeup and body sprays always go down well as presents as they're so useful. Just make sure no one has any allergies to certain brands for things like makeup and bath products.

High Budget
I only tend to spend large amounts on close family members and often buy clothes, jewellery or watches. These types of gifts are quite personal so I'd advise only buying them for someone whose likes you know incredibly well.

Hope this helps some of you out.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Motivational Monday

Hey Internet Friends,
Motivational Monday is back with a handful of motivational quotes to get you through the week. Here are my favourites from BrainyQuote,

Love and Hugs,

1 More Blogger xox

Winter clothes Combinations

Hey Internet Friends,
Here are my top 3 clothes combinations to keep you warm and stylish this winter.

Jeans and a Jumper
One of the most simple outfits that you are guaranteed to have in your wardrobe is jeans and a jumper. This can be easily created with different colours and styles of jeans as well as different jumpers. It often looks cute paired with a scarf and ankle boots.

Jumper, Skirt, Woolen Tights
This look can easily be made smart or casual with the style and fit of skirt or jumper used. The woolen tights will help you keep nice and toasty. Pair with ankle boots or knee high boots to complete the look.

Pinafore dress and a Long Sleeved Top
A black, denim pinafore dress, paired with a monochrome striped long-sleeved top is one of my favourite outfits ever. Experiment with different colours, and again, pair with knee high boots or ankle boots and woolen tights.

Hope these idea help.
Love and Hugs,
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Winter Buys

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I will be sharing with you some of my top buys of this winter so far. I've mainly been doing Christmas shopping and so haven't bought much for myself recently so apologies for how short this list will be.

Glamour magazine - The main reason I bought this was for the Nails Inc. nail varnish it came with and for £2 it was a bargain. I've really enjoyed flicking through it so far; who knows, this may end up a monthly purchase.

Batman Jumper - I bought this jumper from Primark for just £8 and it's so soft and comfy. I've worn it so many times already as it's so easy to throw on with a pair of jeans for a casual but fairly stylish look. I would provide you with a link to it, however I can't seem to find it on their website (it's Khaki Green if you want to try and find it in store).

Vitamin E Moisture Cream - This moisturiser has become my winter staple this year. It's so thick and creamy and is perfect for keeping your skin soft and hydrated, even in the freezing cold wind. For £18 for a 100ml tub (which will last you ages) it's most definitely worth every penny.

Sleek Semi-Matte Lipstick - I bought this lipstick in the shade Private Booth 1002 and have loved it. Because it's semi-matte, it doesn't dry out your lips and is relatively long lasting. For £5.49 it's a bargain (plus at the time of me writing this post, Superdrug has a 3 for 2 offer on makeup where you can get a free pom-pom keyring).

Goddess of Faith Highlighter - I purchased this highlighter in the shade Goddess of Love after seeing amazing reviews for it online and it has most definitely lived up to expectation. It costs just £4.99 and is also available currently in the 3 for 2 offer at Superdrug.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - Again, another product that's currently in the Superdrug 3 for 2 offer that's absolutely amazing. This concealer gives really good coverage for the entire day and works amazingly with the Rimmel Wake me Up foundation. It cost me just £5.49.

I hope you enjoyed this post, feel free to comment things that you have bought so far this winter.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Halloween Costumes

Hey Internet Friends,
As I'm sure you're all aware, Halloween is quickly approaching, so here are some ideas for costumes.

Zombie Disney
Fairy-tale gone spooky
Superhero
Villain
Zombie
Witch
Skeleton
Vampire
Cat
Mouse
Mean Girls
70's/80's/90's etc.
Snapchat Filter
Celebrity

If you guys have any other ideas, feel free to comment them on this post. Happy Halloween for next week.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Favourite Hair Styles

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I thought I'd share with you my favourite go-to hairstyles for everyday.

I always love a classic high ponytail. Sleek and sophisticated, this minimal effort style always looks great. This tends to be my go-to style if I'm running late for something or just can't be bothered to put too much effort into doing my hair.

Recently, I have been putting my hair in a bun a lot. Buns are so versatile and can be put on the top, back or side of your head. They can easily be accessorised with bows or be made to look cute and messy.

Another go-to hair style of mine is plaits. Again, they're so easy to style in a variety of ways as there is so many different types of plaits. If you are struggling to do them, there are tons of YouTube tutorials to help you out.

A final one of my favourite hair styles is the half-up, half-down one as it's just so simple and perfect for adding a bit of volume to your do. It also really helps keep your hair out of your face as well as helping to frame it.

So, what are your favourite hair styles? What hairstyles do you choose on a daily basis? Let me know by commenting or through social media (links on my contact me page).

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Fairy Cakes

Hey Internet Friends,
I thought I'd share with you one of my favourite recipes. It's so quick and easy to make and tastes divine.
Hope you enjoy,

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Ingredients:
100g margarine
100g caster sugar
2 medium eggs
100g self raising flour

Method:
1) Heat oven to 180 degrees C and lay out cupcake cases on a baking tray.
2) Cream margarine and sugar till light and fluffy.
3) Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add a small amount of flour with each egg.
4) Fold in the remaining flour.
5) Place equal amounts of cake mix into the cupcake cases and bake for 10-20 minutes (or until golden and fully cooked right through).

Autumn Buys

Hey Internet Friends,
So, today I thought I'd share with you some of my essential autumn buys that will help you out and keep you snug as the weather becomes much cooler.

First up, a nice coat, preferably one you can pair with thick, snug, fluffy scarves that will take you all the way through not only autumn, but winter as well. This is essential to keep you warm as the temperature drops.

The next item I would recommend is a pack of slipper socks. Whether you wear these with boots outside or just round the house, they are perfect for keeping your feet warm.

Another autumn essential is a pair of good boots. I love leather ankle boots as not only do they provide extra warmth, they are also waterproof. Perfect for walks in autumn showers.

The final thing I find a necessity, is a cute umbrella. It's something you'll always need and be incredibly thankful for in an unexpected shower.

I hope this post gives some of you a few ideas about what things to buy.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Top 10 Bands

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I'm going to share with you my top 10 bands. I am not going to order them as my favourite depends on what my mood is at that point in time. So, without further a do, here they are!

Panic! At The Disco

All Time Low

Years & Years

Little Mix

Fifth Harmony

One Direction

Pvirs

DNCE

A Day to Remember

Good Charlotte

As you can see, there is a bit of a mix of styles and genres. Feel free to let me know your top 10 bands.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox