Playlist #1

I identify myself as a music enthusiast. I am on the endless search for new artists and songs and have found some remarkable music recently. These are just some songs that I have been loving recently.

Amber Run // I Found

Bon Iver // Holocene

Stromae // Tous les Même

Foster the People // Are You What You Want To Be?

Youth Lagoon // 17

Rae Morris // Grow

Years & Years // Take Shelter

Years & Years // Breathe

Years & Years // Real

Caught A Ghost // Time Go

Chet Faker // Gold

The Killers // Shot At The Night

The Wombats // Let's Dance To Joy Division

Banks // Beggin For Thread

James Bay // Let It Go

Wild Club // Thunder Clatter

Bleachers // I Wanna Get Better


What are some songs that you have had on repeat lately?

Sarah x

L'Oréal Paris Volume Mission Lashes | Review

I was on the hunt for a new mascara and I came across the L'Oréal Volume Million Lashes from an advert on the TV. I was originally only going to buy the 'So Couture', but there was an offer in Boots to buy two L'Oréal products for £15 so I couldn't pass up on the offer and I also purchased the waterproof 'Excess'.  

I can honestly say that I am very impressed from these products. Not only do they give amazing volume, but they aren't clumpy and also lengthen my lashes.

Both products have plastic bristles.  

I use the waterproof 'Excess' everyday because I prefer a waterproof so I am not having to constantly check that I don't have panda eyes.

The 'So Couture' is also brilliant and I normally use it when I am going out on an evening, when it isn't too hot.

Overall, I highly recommend these products.

Both retail for £10.99 at boots.

Sarah x

The 'Me Time' TAG

As I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because I am a little under the weather, I was watching Youtube (as one does) and I watched Essie Button's new video titled "The 'Me Time' TAG". I am going to come right out and say it, I am a lover of all things Essie Button. Just putting it out there. She along with Amelia Liana created a new tag that revolves around what you love to do during 'Me Time'. (Bit self explanatory seeing as though it is called 'The "Me Time" TAG). Nonetheless,I was intrigued and thought it was a fun idea.

1. What do you watch or read during me-time?

I will catch up on series or binge watch Rom-Coms. Some of my favourite Rom-Coms are Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary and The Holiday. The list is endless though. As for series, I am really enjoying The Originals, Scandal and Greys Anatomy at the moment.

2. What do you wear during me-time? #nobra

Without fail, I will wear pyjamas. And yes #nobra 

3. What are your me-time beauty products?

Absolutely nothing. I will remove all makeup, wash my face and get comfy.

4. Current favourite nail polish? 

I don't know if this counts, but the TopShop Matte Coat. It just gives such a cool effect to any nail polish.

5. What do you eat/drink during me-time?

I will make a cup of tea or a smoothie.

6. Do you ever have outdoor me-time? 

I am not an outdoor person when the possibility of wifi and a comfy bed is the other option. 

7. Would you ever go see a movie alone? 

I was prepared to go see 'The Maze Runner' alone recently, but my friend decided to come last minute. But I wouldn't be afraid to go watch a movie alone, especially if I really wanted to watch it. 

8. Favourite online shop? 

I love looking through New Look and ASOS.

9. Anything to add? What else do you do during me-time? 

I always have my cat sleeping right beside me.

So that is what I get up to in my 'Me Time'. I live such a thrilling life ehh? You can watch the original video here.

Subscribe to Essie Button here if you already aren't because she's brill.

I am also a new subscriber to Amelia Liana and you can find her channel here.

What do you get up to in your 'Me Time'?

Sarah x

Best Pancakes Ever | Recipe

Pancakes are one of my favourite things to make (when I have the time). The recipe I use is actually meant for waffles, but it makes just as amazing pancakes. The original recipe is from Sorted Food can can be found here. I normally only make about half of the recipe though and it makes about 6 medium sized pancakes.

You will need:

110g flour

1/2 tsp salt

35g caster sugar

1 tsp baking powder

2 eggs

170ml milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

a knob of butter

and any toppings you like

1. Mix together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Separate the eggs and set aside the white in a clean bowl.
3. Combine the egg yolks, milk and vanilla extract.
4. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry.
5. Whisk the egg white to medium peaks and gently fold through the batter. (An electric whisk will make this a lot easier)
6. Heat a pan to a medium high temperature and pop in the butter.
7. Spoon in the batter to the desired size. Fry until the pancake just begins to cook around the edges and bubbles start the form. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
8. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until both sides are golden. 
9. Serve up with any desires toppings (I love using Nutella or Golden Syrup).

Enjoy your pancakes.

Divergent Book & Movie | Review

WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD

For those of you who don't know what Divergent is, it is set in a futuristic Chicago and society is divided into 5 distinct factions to keep the peace. Abnegation the selfless, Dauntless the brave, Erudite the intelligent, Candor the honest and Amity the peaceful. At some point, teenagers must choose to either stay in their faction of birth or they could transfer to another. They undergo and aptitude test where they are told which faction they belong to, but Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) receives an inconclusive result because she is Divergent. The story then follows her intense initiation process, a budding romance, friendship, death and so much more that makes a brilliant book and movie. 

I first heard about Divergent through my sister quite a while ago but I didn't take much interest because it just sounded like a copy of The Hunger Games. I went to watch the film in the cinema with my sister not having high hopes and I surprisingly really enjoyed it. Soon after I started reading the book. Though I love the movie, I must say that I prefer the book. I do wish that I had read the book before though, so that I could imagine the characters for myself. 

I was quite disappointed that the movie left so much of Al out but I do understand why because the movie is 2h 20min alone and with the greater introduction of the character, it could have been closer to the 3h mark, which in my opinion, is too long for a movie. I also found that the book has a lot more romance between Tris and Four. In the movie, their relationship had little to no development and it just kind of happened.

The acting in the movie was brilliant. Theo and Shailene did an amazing job with the characters. I thought Shailene was amazing in the scene where Tris's mum dies. I was almost tearing up because it seemed real and was powerful. 

Divergent has been vastly compared to The Hunger Games and reviewed lower rates than it deserves in my opinion. Both movies have a similar theme of the main female heroine overcoming adversity and both have very strong political aspects to them as well.  In my opinion, the movie would have done so much better if the Hunger Games didn't exits. 

All in all, I found Divergent was a really entertaining movie and an even better book. I would highly recommend you read the book as well and the movie.

What did you think of the movie and book?

Sarah x