When GaGa resurfaces, the real me emerges..

ARTPOP has been due for a long time coming, and unfortunately some impatient fools can't wait for a release date and have to leak GaGa's music for attention.  A demo of Burqa/Aura was leaked a few days ago and then snippets of Applause were spilling out so after some obviously irritated tweets from the queen herself, "Applause" the first single from Artpop was released today on iTunes worldwide. 

Plenty of Katy Perry fans had a penny to put in saying that Lady Gaga purposely released the song on the day that Katy had released 'Roar'. To be quite honest with you, I doubt Gaga even knows what day  of the week it is and she was practically forced to release the song seeing as it was pretty much all over the internet already and her countdown was ruined.. I don't blame her and I think the "Monsters" that turned against Gaga for "stealing Katy's day" are absolutely vile and Katy fans would be buying "Roar" regardless of what Gaga would be doing and the number 1's on iTunes proved that. All I can say is after complaining about how long you've had to wait.. you should be jumping for joy that she released it early.. okay? Rant over, Thanks. 

Anyway, not to put a negative spin on things but I can honestly say I've always stayed loyal to 'mother monster' and never lost faith that she would come back with amazing music! So excited to hear the rest of Artpop and to see the App... this is pretty much my reaction vid for applause 

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Quick Rainy OOTD

I've been working full-time in the week throughout summer so I opt for comfort rather than anything too fashionable and this was a comfy and warm option for today seeing as it was damp, cold and rainy (feck you England). 

Playsuit: Urban Outfitters Sparkle & Fade 

Oversized Jumper: Zara (bargain 8 euros woo) 

Sheer Tights: Tesco or some shit. 

Meet my new baby Bruce!

Last weekend, I decided it was time to get myself a new little baby to look after so I dragged my mum to my favey pet shop and picked up this little guy ... Brucey Bear! He's a male Syrian hamster and he is probably the cutest coloured hammy I have seen and his face is beyond adorbs. When I first got him home he'd almost chewed through the cardboard box he came in so I put him down into his cage and oh what an escape artist he is.. straight away clambering up the sides to get out of the cage much to my amusement. He wasn't very shy at first at all and took to climbing on my hands without biting or being very scared. It took a few hours for him to get settled once I sorted his bedding but he soon found his way around and now I can't get him out of his little house where he sleeps! I'd say he's still getting used to me and it takes him a few minutes to wake up and want to come out to play but after that he's really good and I can lift him out of his cage to hold and cuddle hehe! 

So excited to have a new little pal and I'm excited for our friendship to grow!

(However if he continues to wake me up at 2am he will be moving out of my bedroom fo' shiz) 

xoxoxoxo

He stands up like a meerkat! 

First night I had him home he slept in his food bowl <3 

Playing in his ball (he forgets how to use it sometimes and just plonks his bum on the bottom) 

Exploring on my bed 

Little chunky boy 

Mini MUA One Direction Makeup Review

As you may know, One Direction recently released a makeup line "Little Things" for Makeup Academy in Superdrug. The collection is made up of five lipsticks, five lip balms, five nail varnishes (one for each member, duh) and also three cheek tints. Being a One Direction fan (*cough* Harry Styles Fan *cough*)  myself, I thought I would try one of the products to see what the quality was like. 

Most of the colours are girly and light pinks and purples, obviously being aimed at the young teen audience targeting what girls age 10-14 are most likely to wear. I decided to buy one of the Kiss You lipsticks in "Be Mine" which is the shade with Harry's signature inside the lid and the colour closest to what I would wear. The "bullet" style container is very cutely designed and I enjoy the signature inside which reflects what MAC Cosmetics usually do when they have a celebrity endorsed collection, making the makeup seem all the more high end (being only £3.. it is a very cheap product!!). 

The lipstick itself has the 1D logo on the top, until you apply for the first time, and little X and O's down the sides.. nice touch MUA! It is nice and creamy to apply and feels suprisingly moisturising and I wouldn't say it would dry your lips out after a few hours wear. I would probably recommend using lipliner to outline your lips before wearing this as it feels likely to smudge easily due to it being so creamy but aside from that, a really nice lipstick for such a bargainous price! 

I think the next time I'm in Superdrug I will swatch the cheek tints and see what they're like and maybe pick up one of the nail varnishes to test out aswell (I've got my eye on the Zayn colour) .. that is when the shelves are no longer wiped and the fangirls have calmed down a bit! 

Overall, I definitely recommend trying a One Direction lipstick, no loss to your purse really and genuinely a really cute little product.. I mean who doesn't want to fantasise about Harry Styles picking out a lipstick for you.. and it being called "Be Mine" ahhh keep daydreaming Kirsty.. 

The lipstick looks slightly pink on this picture (crap iPhone) but it applies a nice bright red.

Girl Problem #52

I don't know if it's the same with other girls but.. I just can't think of anything worse than the effort of having to wash my hair! It's the most time consuming thing ever! Don't get me wrong, I shower every day like the rest of us but when it comes to having to take my hair down to wash it, I just don't want to do it! I wouldn't say I have the longest hair either.. just the process of having to shampoo and brush it (which hurts.. a lot) and then drying and styling, ugh! I still have to endure the routine every 2 or 3 days but within that time I'm quite happy having hobo hurrrrr

Dreadfully messy & untameable, side slung hair seems to be the way forward.. 

Sabrina the Teenage Witch!

Whilst I was on holiday having a gander at the channels on the tv.. I came across PopGirl which I think is a new channel for pre-teens and to my surprise and excitement they were showing re-runs of Sabrina the Teenage Witch!! I haven't watched this show for so many years and considering it used to be one of my faves as a girl I was quite happy to take a few breaks from sunbathing to come inside and cool off and watch Sabrina, Harvey, Salem, Hilda & Zelda. 

Of course upon my arrival home, I downloaded all 7 seasons to re-watch and I can't wait to start, yay!

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Holiday Haul & Photos!

Hi guuuuuuuys! Back from my 2 week Vacay with the family and thought I would do a small recap slash mini haul?! for you.. 

A bit about where I went, I have been going to Corralejo, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) with my parents since "you were in your mummy's tummy" and from before I was born up until recent years we have been on a family holiday there every year and only the past few years my parents have decided to venture out slightly.. Greece/France/New York etc so the last time I was in Fuerte was 3 years ago before this time! I have to say it was nice to be back for probably the last time as I won't be really going on family holidays now I'm turning 20 and will be doing my own things so it was nice to visit and spend time there for a last family holiday kinda thang. 

My sisters best friend came along with us this year which was really nice and gave me and my sister someone to interact with other than each other (harhar). We had a really nice villa to stay with it's own pool which is better when you're at the high end of your teens due to tolerance for small children in a public pool screaming and splashing around you being very low. So yeah, nice and secluded and only short walks to shopping centres and the main town strip and beaches which is ideal. 

Demi, my sister Sarah and I on the first night, not too pale considering only one day of sunbathing under our belts

I was extremely delighted to find that the shopping centres had vastly improved since 3 years prior and I was able to find a few decent shops including Zara (which we all know and love), Womens Secret & Natura, which I think are maybe just Spanish brands?? Who knows but they're pretty good! I've put together a picture collage of a few bits and pieces I bought, clothes items I will probably put in another post with photos of me wearing them so you can see better! 

From top left; Silver Om Necklace from the local market €17
Navy/White Baroque Blazer from Zara €20 (bargain yeyur)
Tea Time Jewelery Tin from Natura €15
Clear Chain Bag from Zara €15
LifeProof Iphone4 Case from Surf Shop €50 (another bargain)
Skull Head (which now holds my rings) from Souvenir Shop €3

 I find that it's more enjoyable to treat yourself on holiday for the range of different shops that you aren't used to and you can find a few cute gems like the little skull head I found in a souvenir shop, if anyone knows me well they will tell you I am a fiend with anything with skulls on it and the collection in my room is ever-growing so I thought this was a perfect fit for my rings or earrings. 

I had also planned on buying a Life Proof case for my iPhone before the holiday as they have been reviewed a lot for their waterproof/snowproof/dirtproof/shockproof features and I wanted to be able to take pictures in the pool and while snorkelling in the sea so when I found this happy chappy in one of the surf shops in Fuerteventura for just over €50 I was so excited and bought it straight away! I'll show you some of the outcomes that I was really impressed with aaaaand I hope you've enjoyed reading this holiday post!