an apology

sorry for the infrequent blog posts i am studying for my gcse's at the moment so normal (more frequent) blogging should resume at the start of june.

thankyou

daisy

x

Diaries ?

hi guys,

 

After watching the likes of My mad fat diary and imagine-beyonce-life is but a dream, i have realised how important getting your feelings out is, especially if they are clouding your judgement or your not one for talking about your troubles. It can allow you to reflect on whats bothering you, make sense of whats going on and that what your thinking is or isn't that crazy, as well as actually getting it out of your system and consequently feeling that sigh of relief. It just feels that bit better, like you not stupid or alone.

 

Like in my mad fat diary, she writes things down, everything including other people with drawings also. Though she may have been in a mental hospital i still feel that writing things down and expressing yourself is good for absolutely everyone. Writing things down can be a bit of effort but afterwards you can see what was/is troubling you, allowing you to reflect. It becomes you own little world, a comfort.

 

If your always on your computer and would prefer to talk i suggest doing what beyonce does(I'm not trying to be like a celebrity, this is genuinely a good idea). The idea is that you use your web cam as a way of getting your feelings out and saying it out aloud makes it feel more real and as if the problems are actually leaving you and make more sense. Watching it back can be good to see how you were feeling in terms of what you looked like and your mood. It definitely feels as if the problems left you or made it better and that what you thinking is/isn't stupid. It's all very therapeutic.

 

So i really hoped this helped and gave you some inspiration.

Are you going to try this? x

daisy



Time warp :s

As a youngster i only really knew of one band and i loved them to pieces and still do. I watched all their tv programmes and films when they popped up on the telly. So i thought this post to help you get to know me and delve into my childhood a bit. Unfortunatley i never went to one of their concerts but i still listen to their music, it makes me super happy. I think the band were so lovely and i love all of them.

So i was born in the 90's that should give you a good guess, there were 7 members, have you guessed yet........Yep its S club 7 !

Heres one of my fave songs of theirs and hope this makes you think of any happy memories from your childhood.

Who were your fave band as a kid ?

thanks for reading

enjoy

daisy x

 

 

 

 

.............remember

 

 



Home sweet home

hi people,

Recently i have been aquainted with the process of having to move house and for some strange reason i associate moving house with moving away because i have only really lived locally except for the one time me and family took the plunge to try a more countryside feel. I loved it there, everything seemed so calm and simple.

 

The reason for the move now to a bungalow conversion  on a hill is because my mum has always wanted a house that feels like a home as we quickly out grew our family home and have since been renting. Our family home was one of those houses with the steep stairs although that house will always hold memories and its not too far from where i live now.

 

You may be thinking why are you living in a bungalow (ahh the memories of dick and dom in the bungalow,haha) well to be quite honest with my lovely readers is that it isn't all that small and my imaginative mother has a dream of turning this so called shack into a palace with the help of some extra walls here and there. I think its fair to say she has been watching too and i exagerate on too much grand designs but i have to admit i do love a bit of grand designs. Its amazing what you can do with a few carefully placed materials, hey. 

 

I am totally aware of what moving house can do in terms of not feeling comfortable but as for the recent move things are looking up. At first i thought the bungalow/house was horrible a kind of messed up hansel and gretel house if you get my drift, but now that we are in i feel much more at peace and its nice to have all your things everywhere, that defo helps. I can't wait till i can actually decorate my room after the building work is done, oh what a joyeous day that will be and i already have a plan, me .... a plan.... already .....yes!

 

In terms of the stress as a 15 year old girl i just wanted all my things to arrive safely and to get my room sorted out. As you can probably tell i like to feel comfortable in my surroundings especially my own home and i can definitley say i am happy now in a house i can truly call my HOME! To be honest in terms of stress on my mum and dads side i hope it wasn't too bad although having cardboard boxes everywhere is very fustrating! i am also a big believer in relaxing and not worrying over anything  even moving house, things are only stressful if you make it stressful. I hope i can always be a calm and rationally minded person who people can talk to about anything.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this more personal, lifestyle-e post

thankyou for reading, feel free to leave a comment

 

daisy x

Current music favourites

 

Hi fellow people here is just a little post full of songs i have been loving recently.

enjoy....

 

 

 

 

 

coldplay-gravity// One republic-if i lose myself//Ellie goulding-explosions// Tori kelly- pretty young thing// Shannon Saunders- heart of blue// The saturdays-what about us/

 

What have been your fave songs recently? What do you think of these?

have a good day

daisy x

My mad fat diary

My mad fat diary is a programme that has started on e4. Its all about the diary of Rae Earl, a girl who has recently left a mental health unit and is now trying to find her feet. It is both a emotionally moving and funny programme to watch. 

I love programmes like these, ones that are inspiring and trying to enlighten people with the help of characters like Rae Erl. Its so different to anything I've seen before the only thing i could possibly find similar to it is skins. I do love e4 for all their amazing programmes.

All of the actors are amazing and all though Rae is the main character the others are played so well. i honestly treat the people like how i see you definitely can't tell there acting. The characters fit into the story so well.They all have different personalities. It is also wonderfully written and i can't think of a bad thing to say about it.

The programme is very honest probably because it is told from a diary perspective and that's what makes it so personal for Rae and the viewer. I haven't read the book and now I'm scared to because I'm worried it won't live up to my expectations. I also find it very relatable because i too am now a teenager and although it is set in the 90's i love it because i love the 90's and it puts a different spin on things. It covers so many troubles and i love how she always goes back to the hospital and we get to see what it is like because it makes you feel privileged to be allowed so far into someones life. I also like her relationship with her counsellor they seem to get on so well and have a bit of banter but still seem to be able to talk about stuff that matters. Some of the show consists of Rae being on her own and giving a voice over which i find very endearing and more relatable.

This show has become so special to me and its only had 3 episodes that's what i love too they seem to fit so much into just one hour and there are only 3 episodes left, i will have to keep re watching it though. This programme isn't a fairytale there are sad bits and awkward and it makes you feel accepted and not as much of a weirdo. i hope people are enjoying it as much as i do. I love you Rae! (did i mention fins a total hottie!)
Thanks for reading 
daisy x


What do you guys think about the show?

i got my new shoes on....

Now every girl likes a new pair shoes, some have loads others don't- like me because i usually end up buying clothes instead. As long as you have a decent black pair of shoes, boots especially-like i have my h and m Chelsea boot wedges i got back in august and cost me 30 pounds i wear them as much as possible obviouslynot now because I'd be toppling all over the place.

 

Recently i have heard some hype around the brand DEANDRI who are a shoe company, specifically for shoes with a stunning wooden wedge and leather top. Out of all the shoes i love the helga platform as they are not too high
 and are in a beautiful nude colour which they call blush. If i were to get them i swear i would never take them off and i don't have a pair of expensive shoes as i don't have docs or
Jeffrey Campbell's or any high end shoes brand you can think of.
              they cost £113.59 on nastygal. I also think that there so unique and can be paired with so many different things. Hopefully i will get them for next birthday or sooner if i save and i will be oozing glamour step after step!

 

Be sure to check their other shoes out and if you go to solestruck they have the helgas in different colours.

 

 

 

have a great day

 

daisy x

 

 

 

 

 

Just a quick note....

Just to let my readers know i have changed the name of my blog as i think it now sounds better.

thanks for reading

daisy x

My favourite song quote

I was listening to the new song by the band LAWSON called LEARN TO LOVE AGAIN, (go check it out) and it has a great line in it that i thought so positive and touching and it was-The journey waits for no one if no one breaks the mould- and its so true, this line can be taken as you want it doesn't have to relate to love, its personal. For me it means exactly what it says.

I hope this has brought you some inspiration. i love blogs that talk about lifestyle and positivity so i want to do the same thing in my own way.

Hope the weathers not too bad wherever you are

daisy x

How to blog, a helping hand for you and me

This is as much advice to you readers out there, hello btw, as it is as advice for myself, like a little note i can refer to when I'm stuck for inspiration or finding it hard to know what to write.

I have only had a few posts up but I'm hoping that my blog will last forever with a few acceptions that is. I don't want to be beaten by pressure from other bloggers. Blogging is about self expression and is something anyone can do about anything, there are no limits. Personally i want my blog to be about fashion, films, music, lifestyle and beauty. I think blogging will be good for me as at this point in my life as a 15 year old teenager it is good to have something to focus on away from school, its like a little journal of self discovery and expression and unbelievably it could be a career choice for me. I like the idea of having no rules and not having someone telling me what to do and moaning at me. I think i'll always be happy doing blogging because i am doing something that i enjoy.

I don't have twitter and don't like using facebook so my blog is my main expression apart from tumblr and frankly i love the concept of blogging.

So here are some tips for you and me on how to blog!;)

 

 

-Add pictures to any necessary blog post, it makes the page look and feel more interesting

 

-Delegate a notebook especially for blogging to jot any notes and ideas down so you don't forget and can expand those ideas

 

-In your blogging notebook you can always write out a tester of what you want as a blog post and then you can easily change it and make it the best it can be

 

 

-Try and make your blog posts as frequent as possible but don't feel pressured its supposed to be fun!

 

-Try and be unique and come up with new ideas and most importantly be yourself

 

 

-Leave a little introduction in the side bar about you and your blog

 

 

- Make sure to take advantage of the spellcheck

 

 

-Follow other blogs to see what everyone else is doing for inspiration and get involved in the blogging community

 

 

daisyx

 

if anyone has anymore tips then be sure to leave them below, hoped this helped x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



inspiration

Recently i was cruising through pinterest and i came across these 3 inspirational phrases and thought it would be a good idea to share them. They would make great tattoos as well. I think pinterest is great because unlike tumblr it keeps everything in one place. My link is in the side bar. Enjoy and hope your having a great day.

daisy x

 

 

Hi guys and a happy new year! What a cheery start to this post. I have recently been inspired by the amount of blogposts and you tube videos on new years resolutions and new beginnings. Admittedly 2013 doesn't sound good but i personally have a good feeling about this year. Things can only get better, right? I have never properly made new years resolutions i can just remember people going on about chocolate and how depressing the whole thing sounded. Hopefully this post will set me up for a good amount of blogposts as i known that i have been a bit MIA (not really sure what this means it is mrs' unavailable isn't it :/ ha ha.) but to be perfectly honest i just haven't been feeling like it really and i am passionate about blogging and what to express and show that through the means of writing and make this a positive place for both me and you. So here we go !

 

I have made a list and I'm going to share them with you.

 

-Drink more water-

I know water isn't the most tastiest of drinks and being a 15 year old teenager i doubt many people my age actually care about things like apart from a few girls as we like to look after our beloved skin. I also just what to feel healthy and be full of energy. I do drink quite a lot of water anyway but i want to be able to keep it up as it will make me feel better and i actually maybe quite weirdly enjoy drinking water i find it quite refreshing.

 

-Eating healthier-

I'm definitely not the biggest fan of sport but i did somehow find myself enjoying the Olympics this year. yay! Instead or as well as trying to exercise i want to be able to control what i eat more by swapping the bad for the good. I will admit at this moment in time (whitney alert) i am not feeling my best not only do i feel a bit tubby ( i refuse to use the f word, only code words aloud!:)) i do feel unhealthy and i am going through a bit of a rough patch at the minute and want to perk myself up in as many ways as i can.

 

-Exercise-

Like i said in the healthy eating section i'm not the biggest fan of exercise but i do want to be healthier and i think excercising will give me something to focus on and make my mood lift what with all the endorphins. I have never liked sport and i certainly hate running in front of people and i can barely run a few hundred yards so hopefully i can do some walking or/and do some Pilate's and yoga classes and they aren't as frantic as running and i can't join a gym yet as i am only 15. what a shame haha.

 

-Skin and hair care-

As a beauty lover i really want to be able to maintain a healthy skin and hair care routine. My skin is awful as in it is both dry and oily because i have an oily t-zone and dry cheeks which basically just makes me feel dirty. As for my hair it is quite fine and very damaged for all the time i spent straightening it but since my operation on my ears (which i had during October but i'm not that up for writing or talking about it but maybe later, who knows)i have become more confident and absolutely adore being able to wear my hair up.

 

-Read more-

I definitely used to be into reading the gossip mags but now not so much i might go as far to say as i hate them because all they do is spread negativity and bitchiness but it is quite addictive so i do tend to look on the intern et but hopefully i will never buy another OK magazine again! i much prefer the old company magazine its got much more variety and my grandma buys the teenage mag like bliss its like a tradition every Friday me my brother and sister go round for dinner and she'll kindly buy as a magazine each and those magazines are far less bitchy. As well as continuing to stay on the less bitchy side of the magazines i also want to start reading more books. I received 2 autobiographies for Christmas by Miranda and the other by David walliams so they will hopefully keep me busy. I don't mind autobiographies i actually find them really interesting just like i love a good documentary on channel 4. haha. I myself purchased a book called 'the fault in our stars' by 'John Green'. i have already read a lot of it and will hopefully get round to doing a review. Books just seem more intelligent and i want to widen my book collection. What with the world being a technology frenzy( that reminds me of g-force the film about the guinea pigs that i watched today haha) and i want to maintain a good book collection also.

 

-Go to sleep earlier-

I am absolutely guilty of staying up all night on my laptop all night so here's to going to bed at 11 at the latest. I also want to be able to wake up bright and early in the morning and not have wasted half of my day.

 

-Be more positive and sociable-

Unfortunately what with going through a rubbish time i genuinely want to make this year count and to become less of a worrier. i want to be able to not think of all the bad things that can happen and to be able to find the positive in what i'm going through and in any other situation i find myself in and to make the most of things. Hopefully going out more and being able to find the strength to do so will help me also.

 

p.s i am going to try and cut celebrity big brother out of my life as it can get a bit depressing so hopefully i can stick to that easy yet hard task as i am a big fan!

 

I love doing lifestyle posts, sorry if this was a bit long.

Let me know what your new year resolutions are!

happy 2013

love daisy x

sorry there are no photos its not working:(



Tips and tricks

Hi guys i have a new post for you today. I'm on a roll.
I have been gathering ideas how to add little and effective ways to improve an outfit and here it is. Enjoyx

-Roll up ends of trousers, shirts and jackets. This tip is good if you want to achieve a cool and casual look.
-Buying a bigger a size is a great tip because it gives a totally different effect than a tighter top would as in i've tried but not too hard. It produces a very relaxed outfit. It fits in well with grunge and boho looks too.

-Some may say that trainers are not fashionable and that the days of wearing trainers are over after the playground days are finished and should are only acceptable at the gym. For me trainers are a must have, a definite staple item, they look stylish, can add a twist to a girly outfit, make an outfit look more urban and casual. If you having a lazy day you can always get away with wearing a comfy and cheeky trainer. I do tend to gravitate to the branded trainer such as nike and converse. These two are defo my favourites.

-Not everyone has the confidence to wear a hat but its a fun way to make a statement and change an outfit up. You'll look instantly trendy.

-Experimenting with the colours and lengths can make an outfit. So go buy some ankle ones with frills for a vintage look, over the knee socks or even knee high socks.

-Layering necklaces always adds a unique twist to an outfit especially if there is some chunky chains mixed in with some dainty necklaces.

-Tucking t-shirts into trousers, shorts or skirts makes an oufit look more put together and more vintage looking.

-A hippy headband is a great way to accesorise an outfit and one of my favourites whether its colourful or simple that always look awesome.

-Lastly, to make a vintage look even more vintage add a brooch to make it look a bit more personal and indeering.

thanks for reading

Lots of love daisyx

tag time-get to know me tag !Part 1

So i thought as i am a new blogger it would be a good idea to do this tag and will let you know more about me. I got the tag off of youtube and here goes!
Vital stats-
Name-Daisy if you hadn't already guessed by the name of my blog
Nicknames-
dais (pronounced "days" the spelling of the other one looks a bit weird)
its just a short version of my name. To be honest thats it oh and my parents have weird nicknames for me aswell but i can't remember all of them.
Birthday-
My birthday is the 1/8/1997 making me 15 and one of the youngest people in my year.
Place of birth-i was born in kent ,south east london.
Star sign-
Leo and im really not sure that suits me because leo's are suppossed to be confident and like a leader which i am in no way like at all.
Occupation-
As for my occupation guess you could say im a blogger but primarily im a student at secondary school and next year i'll be going to sixth form or college. For my options i chose art,textiles,french and history.
Appearence-Allthough there are no pictures of me on my blog but im just looking for a decent camera to use. I should have one after christmas.
Hair colour-brown
Hair length-medium length
Eye colour-
blue with a bit of green, i love the colour of my eyes.
Best feature-i don't know really know apart from the colour of my eyes i would say my lips.
Braces-
yes unfortunatley but i never notice there on unless i smile and catch a glimpse of them and i still wear lipstick with my braces. i have clear bands and my braces should be coming off in about 6 months.
Piercings-
i have no piercings but i do want my ears pierced two on each lobe because i have had an operation so i cant pierce my cartalage but if i wanted to i could pierce my tragus which i also want done. I also want my nose pierced at some pierced. Apart from that nothing else. I'm a bit scared that i'll get left with scars.
Tattoos-
I currently have none because i'm only 15 and would never consider getting one underage because of all the different issues but i do plan on getting some.
Righty or lefty-
I'm a righty and i dont understand how people can right with their left hand it seems impossible to me.
Firsts-
Best friend-Louise, i met her at playgroup, i think, but i unfortunatley we didn't stay in contact.
Award-Primary school for something but i don't know what every week in assembly a few people would recieve a certificate i just can't remember mine:(
Sport-
Ballet i used to do at like 5 and gave it up a few times till i finally gave it up at the end of year 6. I wish i had continued to do it or taken up another dance.
Real holiday-
The first real holiday i can remember is butlins a classic, it was amazing and im currently saying that at 15 years old but it was. I saw the cast of noddy, dressed up in costumes obviously and i wore these shoes called doodles, loved them. I went with my mum,dad and sister.
concert-
Unfortunatley my first concert was rihanna and it was awful i couldnt hear her singing because she couldn't sing and the music was too loud. Since then i've been to see the wanted and coldplay and for me the wanted were best but i do love coldplay its just their concert had an open roof which was just so weird and it was in a stadium and i'd never been to see someone at a stadium before.
Make sure you look out for my next edition of the get to know me tag because i think its a bit too long. Hope you enjoyed and are having a great day.xdaisyx

Feeling glum?

hi guys.
Ever thought winter was a bit boring and miserable why not inject a bit of happiness with some bright colours. not only will it cheer you up in the cold winter months you will appear like a daring, confident fashionista looking reminiscent of the awesome 80's. You could add a bright colour to the lips like a bright pink -i have one from topshop which is still available, in brighton rock-.
Painting the nails is a also a good choice why not try a vibrant yellow because a girls always got to have her nails done and this way its more subtle and gives an interesting twist to a look, focusing the eye somewhere different.
But if you want to go the whole way why not buy a bright jumper stylish and weather friendly.Its always nice to have a bright block colour in an outfit. Why not try something new and be daring. i hope i have given some style inspo and don't let the winter get you down and make you stop wearing bright colours.
daisy xxsmiles

Style icon-Claudia winkleman

Todays post is about the lovely claudia winkleman.She is a tv and radio personality whos had a very successful career starting back in the 90's. I have always admired her for her distinct fashion and personal appearence. I love the way her make-up is always matt and her eyes always have black eyeliner around them. Her hair is also very distinct it is always short with a fringe and very choppy, sharp and blunt. She hasn't changed the colour. For me she has totally made a statment that seperates her from anyone else but it is very laid back and simple.i look to her for inspiration whether that be her make-up or fashion. Her fashion always tends to be quite tailored or floaty and glamorous. Block colours are another thing she is seen in. If she is not in a bright block colour most of the colours she wears will be quite neautral. i would normally associate her with black clothing. She is definitley one of my icons.
Hope you enjoyed this post and that you too can take some inspiration from it x

descisions, descisions, descisions

hi,

Now everyone comes to a point in their lives when they will try and decide what career that want to do and i have come to that point just about now. I just don't what to be one of those people who wallows in regret because they didnt try out things or do what they wanted to do. i cant decide what i want to do i have never had an exact route of where i want my life to take me.

I am currently deciding whether to go to a college or a college that specialises in beauty where i could study theatrical make up not sixth form it just seems boring to me. although theatrical makeup sounds oh so interesting i dont know how i would actually find it or whether i would want to persue it as an actual job. If i were to do theatrical make up i would be going to college 2 days a week and i then get a job for money and experience. But if it was not to work out i would have to go to another college and do my a-levels which is a bit of a hassle and i would then go to college being a year older than everyone because the theatrical makeup course only goes on for so long.
i could always do theatrical make up in a gap year though. I do want to travel so it would be a 2 year gap year. There are companies that do volunteering and you get to travel all over the world. That would be an experience!
 I suppose it makes more sense to have a gap year after college than before.

As for uni i want to study law and journalism but i dont want to be a gossipy bullshity journalist i dont understand how that counts as interesting or a job. Law would be really difficult and you have to do even more studying after uni and i dont know what job i would actually do with that degree. These are the only kind of ideas i have for a career.
Aside from all that i would like to continue my blog regardless of what career path i take. Other less planned or practical ideas include opening my own shop, being an intern at company and working in the music business.
Hope you found this post interesting and will let you know what i decide. lots of love daisy xx

Stop and stare!

Hi there this post is just about a few shop recommendations mostly online shops.
-First is a home acessories store full of lovely vintage bits and bobs like photo frames and cute storage boxes which i have that currently stors some of my smaller bits of jewellery and my nail varnishes. I would definitley go check it out if your looking to add something special to a room.
http://www.flutterbyes.co.uk/

-Next is  oh my love which has some of the best clothing items i have ever seen. They have some real statement pieces like this amazing fringed skirt that i want so bad. There is also a few quirky pieces thrown in there. This is now one of my fave stores, a shop to regularly check out. You can also find them at topshop.
http://www.ohmylove.co.uk/
-The pretty junk is one for those who love a bit of tye dye and sequin  with a whole range of fantastic pieces that are all so unique. There is also bold prints and vintage looking pieces. So be sure to stop and stare and that amazing clothes.
http://www.theprettyjunk.co.uk/



-Skull duggery oozes grunge and toughness. Its an online store set up by a fellow blogger and youtuber with most pieces being handmade and i totally love what she has created. With tye-dye t-shirts and cool jumpers you will look awesome. They also have some jewellery to add to your outfits.
http://www.skullduggeryclothing.com/

- Purely made up of accesories love hearts and crosses has the biggest stock of jewellery ever and has something for everyone.Whether you want some simple bracelets or a brightly coloured necklace love hearts and crosses is the place to be.
http://www.loveheartsandcrosses.co.uk/

-Last but not least is a topshop brand thats called tee and cake that stocks cool quote tees and totally one of a kind designs.It will be the talking point of your outfit. You can get them online but im not too sure about in store.
http://www.topshop.com

Style inspiration

I wouldn't say i have a specific style inspiration and if i were to list them all it would be a pretty long list. But there is always one place i can look to get some inspiration that isn't neccesarily on trend because I always like to try different looks. Skins is the best place ever to look at for inspo as there are many people with different looks. Effy had the whole grunge thing going on, liv was very vintage with a nod to the 90's and mini was also vintage with a more 80's direction. I also think frankie's fashion got really good during the middle to end of skins series 6. Of course there were other females in skins but these 4 are by far the best in my eyes.There all so different but i love them all the same.Skins is always a programme that hasn't been afraid to be different and this is definitley reflected in the fashion. All of the characters clothes seem to suit them really well because they reflect each characters personality. Hopefully this can help some of you out too, who also like trying new things or are looking for a new fashion direction. As for my style i would describe it as playful and girly, i also like to mix and match things. xx
Here are some pics of my favourite outfits.

Eyebrows

hi,
Usually people are wanting to tame there brows but thick are becoming a trend. For me i love thick eyebrows they look so nice. i also like a pinup eyebrow but never a thin one. I would love to have eyebrows like effy from skins, they suit her so well and make her look all the more prettier. So to grow out my brows i have discovered a new trick which is to apply olive oil to your brows at night before you go to bed and remove in the morning. This trick saves money and is a good way to get those brows growing. It works by giving the brows moisture allowing them to grow.
Hope this helps xx