Things Love Island has taught me...

I LOVE LOVE ISLAND.
There I said it, and guess what? I'm not in the least bit ashamed!

If you follow me on Twitter you will most likely know (and hate me for the fact) that I tweet about Love Island ALOT.  Every single night to be precise, so many of you may have noticed my little thread I started on Twitter about Love Island recently.
This thread was all about the 'things that Love Island had taught me' and after I had a reply saying 'you should so write a blog post of these' I thought... challenge accepted! So here is a list all about things that Love Island has taught me as a 27 year old non-singleton!

1. I need to do more squats
Holy moly these girls have some fantastic buns... I can only imagine what my pale cottage cheese wobble would look like on a HD 48in screen.... heads up - not fantastic!

2. BLI (which means 'Before Love Island fyi) I knew absolutely zero dating terminology
"My type on paper", "Stick it on her", "Grafting", "That's a bit of me", "get the ick" ..... I know I haven't been single in a long while but do people really use these phrases in real life? Really?

3. Remembering the exciting career of Blazin' Squad means I'm technically reality TV 'old'
The fact that some of the islanders couldn't even remember the lyrics to Crossroads really hit me hard. Am I that ancient? I mean come on.... Flip Reverse was an absolute belter!

4. Single people need ALOT of paper
On paper... on paper.... seriously stop with the 'on paper'. (Amber this is aimed at you)

5. Microphones don't seem to leave tan lines
In all seriousness I can't even wear a razor back top without getting some ridiculous tan line, how have they not all got white belts?!

6. Bonded extensions are sadly not invisible
Girls, girls, girls, have each others backs when they are hanging out in full view, Twitter explodes everytime a bond is noticed!

7. A water bottle with my name on it is the accessory of the summer and I need one
The fact that they are actually available aswell have made all my dreams come true... I need, need, need one!

8. Islanders would rather fake tan than play in the pool?
I know that ITV don't play pool antics much because the islanders can't wear their mics in there but seriously I would be bombing, diving, lying on a unicorn float 24/7 if I was there, who cares about fake tanning when you're in Mallorca! (Also this probably answers the microphone mark mystery)

9. Whoever is in charge of the soundtrack to each episode seriously needs to be nominated for a Bafta/Oscar/Golden Globe
Nailed it. Every single episode is teamed with a bloody golden soundtrack, honestly I laugh out loud at some of the chosen tunes to accompany the on-going drama.

10. Infinity bracelets mean NOTHING 
RIP Kember.  *UPDATE* - Kember is back on!

11. ITV have WAY too many ad breaks
Can I suggest that Love Island just has ten times more product placements in the villa and gets rid of ads throughout the show all together? #winwin

12. Caroline Flack has THE best job
Flying back and forth in the sunshine AND getting to know all the juicy gossip first? Caroline girl you have the job of dreams! Although I don't know if I would be able to keep my cool as well as Caroline...

13. I am a tactical voter
Were Dom and Montana the most compatible? Hell no. Did we all want to vote for them to ensure Montana's safety? Hell yes.

14. I look very young for my age
I'm 27 and I feel like I look about 12 compared to this glamazons. I mean I know my collection of Mickey Mouse t-shirt's doesn't help but still... I wish I could glam myself up like that!

15. The Vampire Diaries was right, Nina Dobrev does have a doppelgänger..... Tyla!
Seriously though? Aren't I right!

16. I am very quick as tweeting
I've come to the conclusion that I may need to do finger exercises before and after the show... my phone is on fire from 9pm every night with me expressing my every thought and emotion!

17. Maybe I actually DO love a bit of drama
Jesus, I am LIVING for the shit-stirring, back stabbing and re-coupling! Who am I? Am I a bad person? It's not just me right?

18. "A Type"
Do you really have a type though islanders? Because you seem to just say blonde or brunette.... that isn't a 'type' of person, that's actually a hair colour!

19. Shouting TEXT when receiving a text makes it at last 74% more exciting
I did it the other day when sat with my friends and it went down a storm haha!

20. One week in Love Island time is like three years in the outside world
No really, that villa seems to be like Narnia! You're coupled up for 24 hours and then devastated if they talk to another person of the opposite sex or pissed off they won't go to the hideaway with you?! It's baffling!

21. What did I use to do at 9pm every single night?
And what are we all going to do when it's over?

22. Islanders seem to have missed the legal bit about disclosing ads....
When is someone going to tell them? If it's not okay for bloggers and influencers to get away with then why not them. p.s. I'm not buying your poo your pants tea or toothpaste, just saying.

23. I shouldn't ever go by first impressions
I disliked Kem... wtf was I thinking and thought Chris was an arrogant knob... he is hilarious. Seriously someone please get those two to Christmas #1! #rapgods

24. If you don't speak, we won't remember your name
I give you 10 seconds to remember the 6 new girls and boys that just got dumped from the island.... go!

25. Dom is actually a VERY loyal person
As much as we all thought he was a drip... you have to hand it to the boy - he did stick to his word! (Although why he didn't just leave if he had no intention of being in a new couple is beyond me!)

26. Gifs and memes make everything 50384375% funnier
Literally, using gifs to explain my Love Island feels daily makes me laugh out loud, plus the LI memes are comedy gold.

27. Everyone needs a friend like Montana
Amen.

28. A courgette?
A COURGETTE... yeah, I'm still not over it.

29. Some of the challenges created by the producers are bloody gross
Yes, I felt like a prude old grandma watching that juicing/smoothie challenge. So gross.

30. So many people still smoke!
I'm always shocked as too how many people are smokers on these shows! Half of me thinks some of them only do it on there because they are so bored.

31. Friendships > Romance
How bloody awesome are the friendships this year! I love Chris & Kem's bromance and Montana and Camilla's friendship!

32. Tyne-Lexy is a legitimate name.

I was as shocked as you.

33. I get way too into TV shows.
I mean if writing a whole blog post isn't enough to prove it... just follow me on Twitter.

Right I want to know in the comments.... who are your favourite and least favourite islanders and if you could pick any boy and any girl to win who would you choose? I'd pick Montana and Kem hands down!

Get The Look : Scream Queens

Okay, I'm kind of obsessed with the new show Scream Queens.
If you haven't heard of it then really.... where have you been?
Not only is the cast awesome, the script laugh-out-loud funny and the storyline genius..... the wardrobe and styling is just perfection!
I love the pastel shades, the faux fur, the accessories,sassy bling and overall girly girl look that the Chanel's rock.
 Seriously can I just dress like that everyday please? My jealous rating is through the roof everytime I watch this show - I wish I could style myself like this daily instead of rocking my Primark pyjamas and same old boring jeans!

So I thought it would be fun to have a whole post dedicated to the fashion of the show and my own online picks I've found to try and recreate their gorgeous looks! *heart eyes*

Can I live here please?

Get The Look - My Scream Queen Top Picks :

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I'm Loving... #25

Weetabix Crispy Minis Chocolate Chip

Oh dear. I'm kind of addicted to this cereal!

 I have literally been having it every lunchtime - they are so yummy.... I definitely don't think I've been sticking to the recommended 30g portion either, opps.

Taylor Swift Taylor Perfume

I used to wear this perfume all the time but my bottle ran out months ago now. So I was so overwhelmed when I friend of mine treated me to a 100ml bottle that they had lying around. I've been wearing it daily for work - such a lovely fresh scent this is going to last for ages too!

Being Organised

As you may have noticed - when it comes to blogging I have done a totally 360 this past fortnight. 

After a couple of months of being totally stuck and in a rut I feel like I'm in my blogging groove again and I have loved being so organised and on top of things lately.

Blueberries

I can't stop eating them. I just wish they weren't like £2 per punnet!

Scream the TV Series

I started watching this when it first came out earlier this year, but once my handy online source went down (naughty naughty) I kind of left it and thought maybe I'd watch it somewhere else one day. Well that day came as it's only gone and been put onto UK Netflix! I'm onto episode 7 I think and I'm loving it - I'm such a fan of the Scream series so it's cool to see a new take on it.

River Island Pom Pom Beanie

You may have spotted this on my Instagram last week - I bought this cute little beanie from ASOS and I LOVE it! I can't wait for cosy winter evenings when I can just chuck this on not have to worry about my birds nest hair!

Beauty & The Beast Nightie

Yes, it's so cute isn't it! I got this from New Look a couple of weeks ago and have been living it in each evening - I just wish I'd had it throughout the summer because right now it's a bit chilly to wear it on it's own!

Bold Lavender & Chamomile Washing Liquid
Haha - this is sad isn't it? But I just really like how it makes my washing smell AND it was on offer #winwin

Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-On

I've been using this on days that I haven't been putting any make-up on and it has given my under eyes such a refreshed feeling. Bye bye bags and puffiness, I'm always so impressed with Botanics products.

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This Week I'm Loving... #18

Stalker

Yes, once again I have binged watched a TV show and become completely obsessed with it. This is awesome, I'm upto date already and cannot wait for more episodes. I love crime shows and trying to work out who the stalker is each week is awesome.

My Time Off Work

This past week I have had off work. Yes, 10 whole days of no early alarms and having to rush and get up to get ready! I can easily say that I am NOT looking forward to going back on Wednesday.

Paul Mitchell Smoothing Collection*

I recently got sent this collection to try out on my newly chopped and newly coloured locks. I have the shampoo, the daily, treatment and the serum and I have been loving them. KEep your eyes peeled for a full review coming soon.

Jumble Bee Banana Chips

Before I hit Tesco in the week I tweeted and asked for suggestions of what to buy while I was there. I just wanted a little inspiration! Someone mentioned banana chips and I was intrigued, so when I saw these were on offer I decided to give them a go. They are super yummy, I think this bag is going to last weeks, plus you don't feel as bad snacking on the. ... It's fruit! 

Bakewell Tarts

You all probably know now but I am on a chocolate ban. A 6 week chocolate ban! Call me crazy but I need a bit of a challenge in my life! I'm 2 weeks in now and still alive so that's a start! Although I'm not having chocolate I'm still kind of giving in to my sweet tooth and have been picking up different sorts of things to treat myself with! Bakewell Tarts are so underrated! 

Bourjois Rouge Aqua Laque - Getting Reddy

You may have spotted this in my April Favourites! It's my newest baby and I'm in love! Super shiny and amazingly bright this is perfect for summer..... I'm so tempted to invest in some of the other shades too! 

My iPad Mini

I've had my iPad for a while now, I bought it to take to Florida with me, as I'd wanted one for sooo long and thought it would be great for travelling with! This has been coming everywhere with me lately - I'm loving having it from front of me whilst doing the washing up and things.... I realise now home super sad I sound, oh well! 

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Fragrance Mist

Yes, last week I talked about the body spray version of this stuff and now I'm drooling over this beauty! Not only do I own the body spray but I now have a proper fragrance mist to go alongside it. This stuff lasts alot longer and you need alot less, perfect for an everyday morning burst of sweet lime goodness!

Bleach London Rose Hair Colour

I dyed my hair pink!!! Although it's gone now... it only lasted like 2 washes but I loved it while it was there. This stuff was so, so easy to use and I will 100% be doing it again, I may even go for lilac next time!

Tesco Cotton Fresh Candle

Last but not least is a candle and a bargain candle at that. I spotted this on my trip to tesco and seeing as it was only £2.50 I decided to give it a go. This smells so lovely, I love a fresh cotton/linen scent and for the price I'm impressed by how long it is lasting.

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5 Things To Do When You're Bored

Wash Those Brushes

I for one, am so guilty of not doing this enough! I love having fresh, clean brushes - they work so much better and feel so much nicer! So next time I have a spare quarter of an hour I'm going to get down and dirty with my mucky brushes! I normally just use a gentle shampoo on them and then leave them to air dry for the night!

Give Yourself a Facial

Why sit on the sofa procrastinating when you can give yourself a fab little DIY spa treatment! My favourite things to use are the Montagne Jeunesse face mask sachets which average at only about £1 each! There are so many to choose from so there is literally one (or ten) for every skin type! Give yourself a pamper - you deserve it!

Download a New App

Most of the time when I'm bored I am glued to my phone - sad I know. If you are the same (don't lie and say you're not!) why not try downloading a new app to have a play around with and kill some time! Whether it's a game, an editing app or even 'Clue' the period tracker - cure boredom with a bit of modern technology! (I have a major geeky side and love playing Broken Sword.... don't tell anyone!)

Practice a New Hairstyle

Never been able to do a french plait or a fishtail braid? Get youtube up, put a mirror in front of you, watch a tutorial and get practicing! Practice makes perfect you know - you'll be the queen of the up-dos and grips before you know it!

Marathon Watch Netflix

There is no shame in sitting on your butt for hours watching the visual heaven that is Netlfix. 

Super bored and have an afternoon to kill? Start a new series - it will be the best thing you do all week I bet!

My top 10 suggestions : Pretty Little Liars, Ru Paul's Drag Race, Gossip Girl, 90210, Buffy, The Vampire Diaries, American Horror Story, Breaking Bad, Orange Is The New Black & Misfits!

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This Week I'm Loving...#3

Boots Ingredients Coconut & Almond Intensive Hair Mask

I literally have 3 of these in my bathroom at the moment, I bought them a while ago and after using lots of different things over the last few months I had forgot about these sat in my drawer. Whilst having a little rummage I decided to crack a new one open and give my hair a little coconut loving! I forgot how much I love this stuff - it is a total and utter bargain at only £1.99 and makes my hair so soft and shiny. If you're looking for a pick me up for your hair but are on a tight budget this is the stuff for you!

Lucy Mecklenburgh - Be Body Beautiful

Now you've probably seen my review on this already (if not check the side bar as I think it's still in my most read of this week or click HERE)! I have fallen in love with this book, it is amazing for everything health and fitness related. From recipes to self-esteem Lucy has covered everything in an easy and helpful fashion, if you're looking to turn your life around this is definitely worth a look!

Make-Up Revolution Radiant Light Collection*

I was recently sent these new products from the lovely people at MUR and I am obsessed with them! These are a new range of highlighting powders and after using their Vivid Baked highlighters to deaht I knew I was going to be a fan of these too! There are 3 different shades which you can read all about here, from a gorgeous light pink undertone to a more bronzed goddess shade! My favourite at the moment is Breathe!

Into The Woods

If you follow me on twitter you will know that I bloomin' well loved this movie and yes I have seen it twice already at the cinema! (My Mumma wanted to go so I kindly offered to go again!) I love a good musical and of course I love Disney so this was a win-win in my eyes! It made me laugh and I have been singing the songs ever since - I need to invest in the soundtrack! (My love for Anna Kendrick has once again grown!)

Jordans Raisin & Almond Granola

I bought this and a replacement for sweet snacks. I have such a sweet tooth, things like chocolate and biscuits are a serious weakness in my diet! But so far in 2015 I've managed to stay clear of them for the most part! I have been loving this stuff with natural yogurt, fresh fruit and a little bit of honey! I know granola isn't the most healthy option but it's better than a bar of galaxy right?

Frozen Money Pot

I got this little beauty from my little brother for Christmas! Saving money is something I really want to do in 2015 and this is going to help! It's so pretty I'll never want to smash it!

YSL Nail Polish - Rouge Dada

I recently purchased this and have been so so impressed! I am literally the worst nail painter in the history of the world! BUT.... the brush on this is so amazing, it makes it so easy to paint my nails... plus the colour is gorgeous! I've worn this a couple of times now and have been so proud of myself with the results haha!

How To get Away With Murder

Oh my god - this show is amazing! I saw the trailer for it when I was in Florida back in September and I knew it was something I was going to enjoy. I literally watched the whole first season in less than 2 days. If you like crime/law dramas with a bit of mystery you will love this! It's like Legally Blonde meets Scandal, bring on season 2!

My New Laptop

Yay! It's official, I finally have a laptop again! Yes, that's right I have been without a functioning laptop for a year now - I have been blogging on a netbook.... do you know how hard that is? I've definitely learnt some patience I tell ya! It is so nice to have itunes back and I finally feel like I can blog properly... and hopefully get my youtube up and running again soon!

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The Pretty Little Liars Tag

Hanna, Aria, Spencer, Emily and, of course, Alison - the Pretty Little Liars. 
If you haven't heard of these girls then ..... where have you been?!
I've been obsessed with PLL since I read the first book years ago and the TV show has me on the edge of my sofa every week - I love it!
After lots of twitter and whatsapp conversations with a few other lovely bloggers we have decided to be the ultimate fans and start a  Pretty Little Liars tag post!

Katie, Rebecca, Estelle, Gemma, Tanyia (make sure you click on those links and check out my girls!) and I decided to come up with one question each for everyone to answer about PLL and it's characters! So here we go - off to Rosewood....

1) Katie: Alison made her return to rosewood in her statement red coat. What is your wardrobe statement piece?
Now I would love to say I'm all glamorous like posh spice and my statement piece is a little black dress but alas... only in my dreams! I think the staple piece in my wardrobe has to be my high-waisted black skinny jeans from New Look.
 Whenever I have no idea what to wear or am in a rush, I near enough always chuck these on! I love that I can dress them down with a sweater and converse or dress them up and wear them on a night out with a cute blouse or crop top and heels - they are a life saver! Oh and my tartan scarf... I love that thing!

2) Kirstie (aka me!): If you could raid anyone's wardrobe who's would it be?
Asking a question to myself.. now that's strange!
 I think it would have to be Aria's! She is always looking so glam but cool at the same time and she always seems to have a total uniqueness about her style - who wears that to school seriously? I wish I could of pulled that of daily when I was 16/17! Her ensemble's are always on point, I love it!
High five to whoever pulls the outfits for Lucy Hale! 

3) Rebecca: Which cast member would you go to if you had a problem?
I would go to Emily. She seems really kind, caring and she always keeps a secret. 

4) Estelle: Which character's personality do you think you most relate to? 
I think all the girls are so different that I'd like to think I'm a little like all of them! Level headed and sensible like Spencer, girly, fun and a bit ditsy like Hanna, caring, kind and sensitive like Emily and a bit stylish (hopefully) like Aria!

5) Gem: Which of the character's makeup would you most like to wear? 
Hanna. She seems to change it up the most of out all the characters and I feel like I relate to her most aswell because she's the only blonde! 
Saying this.... someone please give me Lucy Hale's eyebrows - they are perfect.

6) Tanyia: Which of the cast would you feel safest with when stuck in an A situation?
I'm sure everyone is going to say the same here ... Spencer! She is smart, quick-thinking and always making sure everyone else is okay aswell! I think I'd trust her most to keep us safe and knowing how to handle the situation!

If you are a PLL fan like us then join in with tag and make sure you let us know if you do - weather it be on your blog, youtube, in the comments below or even on Twitter - we would love to see your answers!

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