Wednesday 30 September 2015

The New Bring Me the Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon have been teasing fans with an umbrella and raindrop logo for the past few months, but no-one knew what it meant! It turns out, they were gearing fans up for their highly anticipated new album, 'That's The Spirit'.

When their first single from the album, 'Drown' was released, people were skeptical about the new sound and the change to a more 'mainstream' indie/pop rock band than their previously more heavy metal stuff. A short while after that, a second and third song was released, 'Happy Song' and 'Throne'. Fans were unhappy about this sudden change and started losing interest.

However, when the album was released a few weeks back, it has gained mass media attention and since then, they have gained more fans worldwide.'That's The Spirit' reached number 2 in the UK charts, number 1 in Australia, number 2 in New Zealand and number 3 in Sweden! So they must've been doing something right hey?!

Do you think they should've stuck with their metal roots or joined other bands in gaining a more mainstream sound and fanbase? What are your thoughts?



Friday 25 September 2015

Lush x Vienne Westwood x War On Want

Who's into fashion, politics and cosmetics?

Lush Cosmetics has teamed up with Vivienne Westwood and War On Want to create a showder (shower powder!) to support groups fighting against TTIP! War On Want are a membership organisation of people who are committed to social justice.

A dirty deal is being negotiated in secret between the EU and the USA. This is TTIP, it stands for  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. It is one of the most vibrant movements seen to date and we need to do something about it! Over 2.5 million people have signed the petition against TTIP. The talks began in 2013, so it has been going on for 2 years now, and the next few months are crucial as the EU and USA government are trying to rush through this deal! TTIP will cost the economy at least 1 million jobs and it will only benefit businesses; making them profits and not in the best interests of the main population!

Lush have come up with a product whereby all profits made from it, minus the VAT, will go to grassroot groups across Europe who are fighting back against TTIP. The box has been designed by Vivenne Westwood and Climate Revolution. The showder is made of rose and bergamot essential oils and is vegan. It is priced at £12.50 and are in all Lush shops worldwide now!

Go get it and say NO to TTIP!

To find out more information on TTIP or War On Want, you can visit: www.waronwant.org/ttip

Saturday 19 September 2015

New Lauren Aquilina music and tour!

20 year old Bristol born, Lauren Aquilina, has released her new single ‘Ocean’. The first song from her debut album!

With her first EP ‘Fools’ reaching the Top 50 iTunes singles charts in the first week on pre-orders alone, and the accompanying EP’s in her trilogy ‘Sinners’ and ‘Liars’ reaching mass interest and attraction; she soon signed to Universal Music Group as a new artist.
In 2013, she headlined Reading and Leeds Festival’s BBC Introducing stage, which gained her more fans and a larger reputation in the music world. She has also collaborated with Scottish band ‘Prides’ on their track ‘Strong Enough’. You can also hear Lauren singing on the new Downton Abbey advert.

So when ‘Oceans’ was first premiered, it was no surprise it reached 40,000 views in the first 24 hours.
You can hear the song and watch the video here: 
Having been a fan of her since 2013, its so lovely to see a genuinely nice person doing so well in her career!

Lauren has announced a UK tour in October and you can get tickets here:

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Look Magazine/American Eagle shopping event with Nina Nesbitt!

Hello beautiful people!

Last Thursday, I went down to Westfield Stratford in London for a shopping event at American Eagle in association with Look Magazine.

There was 20% off the whole night, free cereal and drinks from Cereal Killer Cafe, advice from Look Magazine's fashion stylists/writers and even an exclusive performance from Scottish born singer songwriter, Nina Nesbitt!

The event kicked off with free cereal and a chance to pick up some pieces for a discounted price (yes, I bought jeans obviously). Nina was on stage at about 7:15pm, a little later than scheduled but everything else made up for it!


She sang a couple of old tunes, 'The Apple Tree', 'Mr C' and 'Stay Out'. She made her own rendition of The Weeknd's 'Can't Feel My Face' which was amazing. She even debuted a new song called 'West End Weekend' which she announced will be on her second album out later this year!


We then queued up to meet her after her set and she was so sweet and lovely.


If you want to check out Nina's music you can go onto her website here:

Or if you would like to browse the American Eagle website, the link is here:

:)

Thursday 10 September 2015

Jewellery Box

So last Saturday, I went to the annual #BloggersFestival organised by the lovely Scarlett!

One of the brands there was 'Jewellery Box'. They are a relatively new brand, launching in June 2014 and based in South London.

They have a huge range of jewellery ranging from personalised necklaces to adjustable rings. Their aim is to create an affordable jewellery brand for young girls, with killer pieces!  And I think they have done just that! I love the whole range, everything is so contemporary and edgy!

Most products range from about £5 to £30 (with some more expensive products and cheaper too!)

They also have jewellery in different metals; silver, gold, white gold and rose gold. So if you're looking for something a little more expensive looking then head to this section!

Jewellery Box is primarily an online jewellery website but are currently (from today!) popping up at Pop Up Brixton, London until the 20th September 2015. So if you're local to London, then pop along! :)