Glastonbury Haul

The time has come for my favourite trip... Glastonbury Festival! This is what I live for in the Summer; I love everything about it (yes, even the five days with no shower) and I cannot wait. I'm heading down today straight after school and will arrive on site at 10pm, but luckily everyone else went this morning so my bag went with them. They'll also put my tent up for me... What darlings!

Last Sunday I did my essentials shop so I've put everything in a post for you. If you're off to a festival this might help you remember what you need!

First we have the Primark Canvas Backpack and it was £9.50. I've never been a backpack person but I really like the pattern and I think the size will be perfect for lugging around my supplies for the day. Whilst in Primark I also picked up some Over the Knee Socks to wear under my wellies and these were £2.50.

The next few travel sized items I got on a 3 for £3 deal currently at Superdrug (how handy!). The Original Source Shower Gel Tea Tree & Mint, TRESemme Naturals Moisture Shampoo, and the TRESemme Naturals Moisture Conditioner are a perfect size for five days away. As I'm travelling by train I get a Green Travelers lanyard which means I can use the showers, although I'm not sure what to expect from them. I also got the Colgate Travel Toothbrush (love that it folds up), TRESemme Superior Hold Hairspray (not sure I actually need this now I think about it), and the Simple Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash (a girl needs to wash her face).

Superdrug actually proved really handy for my festival shops as they have loads of deals at the moment. I picked up some Piriteze Allergy Tablets for £2.29 as these are always handy (last time, we had an emergency hay fever episode so we are prepared this time!). I stocked up on some Dove Compressed Pomegranate Deodorant for £1.92, Johnson's Baby Wipes for £1.79, Be Zingy Wet Ones Wipes for 99p, and some Superdrug Antibacterial Hand Gel for 99p. With all this I will keep clean! Finally I bought some of the new Maybelline Color Show Polka Dot Nails in Speckled Pink and Rainforest Canopy. These aren't necessary for the festival but it provided a nice excuse for new nail varnish. I absolutely love the look of these and I can't wait to try them out. I'll let you know my verdict... 

I found a Camp Shower from Tiger and was only £5. I really hate the way my hair feels after a few days of no washing so I like to just spruce it up with a quick shampoo and condition half way through. At this price I don't have high hopes but let's see how it goes!

I also bought a Roll Up Water Carrier from Cotswold and this was £7 (available here). We like to have water at the campsite and this makes sure that we don't have to go anywhere for it.

Finally is the Portable Power Supply for my iPhone. I'm not sure how this will work but I thought I'd give it a go. I'll take a festival phone (my trusty old Nokia) in case it doesn't keep my phone alive for the whole weekend but why not give it a go!

Total spent: £46.16. Not too bad as I set myself a budget of £50. 

Are any of you off to Glastonbury? Or any other festivals? What do you consider to be essential?

10 Things I Live For [52 Weeks...]

It's Monday, which means week 2 of 52 Weeks of Blogging With a Purpose. This week it is all about the 10 things I can't live without. This is quite a tricky one for me because there are lots of things that I love in my life so I will try my best to narrow it down to 10.

My Family. They are wonderful. I don't live near any of them but that changes nothing. We are family at the end of the day.

My Friends. I have a lot of love for my friends. The people that I have around me in London make me really happy.

Music. I cannot go anywhere without listening to music. Someone once said that listening to music when going somewhere is for people who can't be alone with their thoughts. Wrong (for me anyway).

Nail varnish. I hate having bare nails. On some people if looks great, but I like to have colourful nails.

Flowers. There's something about flowers that make things feel better.

Summer. The sun. The warmth. The fun.

Photographs. Slightly ironic as I have a lack of photos today, but I love taking picture while I'm out and being able to look back on those times.

Memories. I like to reminisce on the good times.

Fun. Imagine a life without fun! Horrible, right?

Lazy days. Just those days, every once in a while, when you do nothing. They are the best.

On a slightly different note... Can I just say how much I'm loving this song!

Glossybox June 2013

June’s Glossybox has arrived and I couldn’t be more excited to see what they have included in their Summer Looks box! I mainly wear make up in the summer or when going out so Glossybox is perfect for me as the products can last quite a while.

The first thing I noticed in the box was the Figs & Rouge Coco Rose Lip Balm (available here). I am attracted to anything pink and pretty so I love this, and the size is perfect to throw into my bag. The product smells slightly of roses, however I would have liked it a little stronger, and it’s slightly glittery which I’m not feeling for day time lips. But it makes my lips nice and soft so lip balm, you can stay.

Next is the Organic Surge Colour Protect Conditioner (available here). I haven’t tried this out yet but it smells utterly wonderful and I’m really excited to try it! I have ombre hair so I’m hoping that this will keep it healthy.

I’ve never really tried any MeMeMe products but this MeMeMe Long Lasting Nail Gloss in Amorous (available here) is beautiful. I’m a huge fan of red nail varnish, it’s my go to colour when I’m indecisive so this excited me! The super wide brush is great to put the coats on easily and it just looks lovely after two coats.

I’m hoping Helen E Eye Pencil with Smudger (available here) becomes a staple in my make up bag. I’m still looking for a good eye liner and smudger combo. It goes on really smoothly feels nice and has great staying power.

Finally is the Monu Professional Skincare Hydrating Moisturiser SPF 15 (available here). The product is thick and so far it’s made my skin nice and soft so far. I usually use tinted moisturiser for the daytime so it’ll be interested to see how this turns out after a while.

Have you enjoyed your Glossybox this month? What are your favourite products?

Sunday Social: Social Media and Summer

Well hello! It's Sunday again, and that means Sunday Social time. If you've hopped on over from Ashley or Neely; welcome! Come stay a while, we're all friends here. And why not get in touch, it's lovely too met new blogging friends.

1. What’s your favourite social media outlet?
I try Twitter every now and again, but we just cannot get on. I LOVE Pinterest though. It’s an addiction where I can compile all my other addictions. Perfect.

2. Do you subscribe to any daily news reads?
There’s nothing I subscribe to but I have ones that I’ll check… I’m always on BuzzFeed and Perez Hilton. I love me some celebrity gossip.

3. What is your favourite magazine to have by the pool?
Heat magazine! Again, it’s all about the celebrity gossip!

4. What is your favourite summertime song?
I have quite a few songs I’m loving right now (not necessarily summer songs but hey ho!)

Icona Pop – I Love It

Daft Punk – Get Lucky

Vince Kidd – The Zoo

5. What is the best summer concert you’ve been to?
Glastonbury always has my heart! But concert wise, Take That’s The Circus Tour a few years ago was amazing!

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Until next Sunday – have a wonderful week!

Sunday Social: Summer Fun

Two blog posts in one day? I must be crazy! I have actually written another one about my wonderful day of transforming my garden from a jungle into a (more or less) acceptable state. But so I don't overwhelm you with blog generosity I've scheduled it for tomorrow. 

Onto today's Sunday Social, it's all about fun in the glorious summer months. I'm so excited for summer. The weather here in England has been a bit rubbish lately... Bring on the sun! Look how pretty London gets...

1. What is your best summer memory as a kid?

I just remember going to the park a lot as I lived about 2 minutes away.

2. What is your favourite summer drink?

I am always partial to an Orangina when it's hot.

3. What is your favourite summer show?

True Blood! June means a new season and that makes me happy.

4. What is the best outdoor summer activity?

I love a good festival in the summer. Lots of dancing and having great fun with friends.

5. What are your summer vacation essentials?

Sandals, sundresses, sunglasses.

Have a lovely week and see you next Sunday!

Sunday Social: Summer, Summer, Summertime

Sunday again. This weekend has gone way too fast. Last night I went to see McFly which was amazing! And next week I have an interview, which I hope will be amazing…

1. What is your favourite kind of surprise?

I really don’t like surprises… Is that bad? I am way too nosey to wait! But a good surprise is my favourite.

2. Flowers or chocolate?

The weight watcher in my says flowers. But the inner fatty says ‘GIVE ME CHOCOLATE!’

3. What is your favourite summertime activity?

Summer means festival season! I’m off to Glastonbury this year with some lovely friends so it’ll be INCREDIBLE.

4. Do you have any vacations planned this summer?

YES! I’m going to Thailand in August for a few weeks and I’m so excited! If anyone has any suggestions for while we’re there – please let me know.

5. Favourite summer holiday?

Does my birthday count as a holiday? It’s at the end of July if you were wondering…

6. What is your dream vacation?

I love America. I’m dying to go to Disney World and Universal, and Harry Potter World. I also would love to go to San Fran and Miami for a while.

Have a lovely week and get involved next Sunday!