Cheryl - Call My Name

I will start this off by saying i'm a HUGE fan of Cheryl. First off, i've noticed she's ditched the surname, she's now just Cheryl instead of Cheryl Cole, which i am glad about, it's now all about Cheryl and we can all forget the whole Cole thing :)

Cheryl is my idol, i love her style and her gorgeous bouncy hair, her music and just her general personality. I've watched the teasers for her new video, and the teasers definitely worked. I've been so looking forward to this video, she's been working on her new album since the middle of last year, and that's quite a long time to wait! So i'm very excited that her new video has finally graced my YouTube with it's presence. I let out a little squeal when i saw it!!

I love that she has her old, signature brunette bouncy curls back, and the subtle cut fringe is divine. It makes me despair at my own hair sometimes. And there is no way i can fault her style, it is absolutely flawless. I don't think she'd look bad in anything!

Her main outfit in the video is the print harem pants with the fluorescent bra top and wedges, with a leather jacket. wow. I would love to be able to pull this of, simply because Cheryl wore it. As a dancer, one of the things that caught my eye the most is the dance moves. She can move!! I think i'll be spending the next week watching the video back trying to learn all of them, although i don't think i'll pull them off like she has.

Her album, A Million Lights is out June 18th, and i'll be doing what i've done for the past 2 albums, and rushing into HMV the day it's released and buying it! I really cannot explain my love for Cheryl and this video, i am sooooo excited for her album and i really hope she does a tour soon, i'll be going!!

'How do you think i feel when you call my name?' is gunna be stuck in my head all week, such a catchy song!

I am a proud soldier :)

Much love

Laura :) x

ill.. :(

Typical.. here in the south west of England the weather has been awful these past couple of weeks, heavy showers and howling gales. And when i'm poorly in bed, blue skies and shining sun decide to make their appearance.
This morning i woke up to another indigestion attack, meaning no school for me today. Some of you may be wondering what an indigestion attack is, it's nothing official in hospital terms, but thats how me and my mum describe them after the doctors have been bloody useless. It would take a whole blog post to describe, but i'll keep this short and sweet as i really have no energy :(

I haven't been off ill for such a long time, and i've rediscovered some old traditions that i did when i was ill when i was a little'un. Obviously there's the best part, staying in your jim jams all day in bed and being waited on. Another is sticking on the children's programs on tv. Come one, i know everyone does it. It's a guilty pleasure of mine when i'm ill or a bit down, it helps me to think clearer and realise things aren't so bad :)

So as i've been watching childrens programs all day, i've noticed some old favourites of mine that i loved when i was younger. I certainly feel 5 again instead of 15. Now lets see if anyone else remembers these programs as well as i do! Or if you're a parent who has a child who used to watch these, or watches them now, just my entertainment for the day :)

Should all know this one :)



This is an easy one!

Everybody shold know this one!

Did you guess them right?

1.Balamory!

2.Peppa Pig!

3. Come Outside!

I know you think i must be the coolest 15 year old in the world haha.

Oh, and another thing that i forgot to mention about being ill is the soup! Escpecially when you're poorly with an upset tummy :( Good old tomato soup :)

I've tried to put on a brave typing voice (is that even a term? idk what it is, i'ma call it that) as i'm really not up to much right now, apart from lying in bed watching Cebeebies. If anyone would like to cheer me up please feel free! And i hope there's other cool people out there that guessed all of them right lol. So i'm going to go back to being comfy like this:

It's upside down, and i seem to have a leopard theme going on:/

And i'll see u all soon!

Much love, from a very-sorry-for-herself Laura :) x

Facebook Rant!

WARNING: A very long rambly post about Facebook. It is something i've recently become mad about and this is my way of letting off steam, i'm not usually a hateful person.

Now i don't know about you, but i've started to get REALLY fed up with Facebook recently..
I've been on Facebook since i was about 12, and i simply got it because everyone else had it. At first i didn't really know how to use it. I posted pointless status', rubbish photos, and wrote in a cringey way. Now i could list a hell of a lot of things that has been annoying me about Facebook recently.

As a teenager, most adults or teachers i come across can automatically assume that i use Facebook. Why?! Because i'm a teenager? Well yes i do have Facebook. So if i haven't managed to do my homework on time or i happen to be on my laptop when my parents walk in, they think it's ok to assume i'm spending all my time on Facebook. Well it's not. Facebook was a thing where i would click on if i got bored, and just leave that tab open and not do anything with it. I would very rarely post status'. Not because i didn't have anything to say, but i simply cannot post anything on Facebook without it being blown out of proportion. I can't post any opinion on there, because someone else is guaranteed to come along, comment and put me down. It says write what's on your mind doesn't it? Well that is impossible.

I use twitter now if i want to write anything about what i'm feeling or thinking. You don't get judged there. You can write what you like, and you won't walk into school the next day with half the school hating you.

As a teenager, i have alot of people from school as friends on Facebook. Now. This is where i can write a list as long as my arm about what annoys me about people from school and Facebook.


1. It's all about how many 'friends' you have on there. If you have below 500, then you are considered 'unpopular'. Who in real life goes around with 500 friends? Who has time to make 500 friends? I know i certainly don't. I find it hard enough to make friends in real life as it is, but now i'm expected to talk to 500 fake friends online? For the record, i have (had) around 560 friends on Facebook. And i put my hands up and can say i don't know/talk to quite a few of them.. i frequently get requests from people in younger years, or perhaps go to another school in my area and we have mutual friends. I know it's safe to add them when there's 300 mutual friends. A few weeks ago i sat down to go through my friends list and delete anyone who i don't talk to or i don't really know. I got to half way down the A's and i just gave up. It would take me wayyy too long to go through all 560 friends. So i just left it. Each time i refreshed my news feed there would be some random kid i don't know posting stuff i really don't want to read.


2. It doesn't matter what you post, all that matters is the amount of likes you get. Now i see people on Facebook that get 30, 40, 50 or more likes on each picture. The most i've got is 15, and even that's taken 6 months to build up. I don't post something just to get 20 likes. I post something because i want to. If i want to post how my day has been, then i'll do it. I don't care who likes it or not, i'm simply telling everyone on Facebook how my day has been. Simple. But when i see someone who has 1500 friends, and they post something similar to me and get 30 likes on it, that annoys me, Not because i wanted 30 likes, but because people know who wants lots of likes, so they like everything they post. Often, someone may only like someones post if they are trying to suck up to them. I only ever like i post if i generally think it's funny or interesting. So that's why i don't really post anything on Facebook, because people think it's all about the likes. It's really not. I could go on and on about this subject, but i don't want to give specific examples, because i am not a hateful person.


3. It's not social anymore. Facebook is a SOCIAL network. Where you can talk to friends, keep in touch and so on. I feel that the point of Facebook has really disappeared. It's so hyped up that people use it in any way they want. People use it for cyber-bullying, to show off, to get popular, and most of all to put a fake personality on to get people to like you. At the beginning i felt like Facebook was a great place to talk to friends, to post silly pictures together and to know what your friends are up to. Without the effort of calling them and wasting credit, or using energy to walk to their house to hang out. Now this may just be my opinion, but Facebook has not made people more sociable, it's made them less. I hardly ever speak to my friends on the phone because they'd rather be on Facebook talking. I have noticed that my friends write differently to how they speak. One of my friends never shuts up at school, she's always talking. But when i get home and on Facebook, she replies with one word answers. It's pretty much impossible to have a normal conversation as you would if you were talking on the phone or face to face. It's completely different. Also people generally stay at home and talk on Facebook rather than go out and meet up with friends. This has quite an impact on young peoples social lives, and i have noticed it in my own and my friends. I've recently been down about not having the friends i thought i would have at 15, the ones you see in movies who are always talking on the phone about boys etc and always meeting up in town or sleeping over and talking till dawn. True friends i made when i was in primary school have changed. And it's such a shame to me that i've lost good friends, and with today's Facebook society, it's difficult to re-make them. I'm not trying to feel sorry for myself, i simply wish people wouldn't use Facebook to replace all other means of communication.


4. People who allow their Facebook to define who they are. Basically popular kids who only have their Facebook likes to show how popular they really are. There has been a number of times where i have looked at a person's profile, then see them in school with a completely different personality. I look at someone with 1000 friends and 50 likes on every status and photo, but walking round school not talking to anyone and just seeming plain boring. I have more personality than them, and i don't have Facebook worshippers. It just makes me wonder. People set up a fake personality on Facebook to get people to like them, because in real life they have a personality of a goldfish. I stay true to who i am on Facebook, usually the stuff i put on there relates to me and how i am in real life.


5. Birthdays. It was my birthday recently, and when you're on Facebook and your birthday comes around, all your friends get notified and it basically reminds them that it's your birthday today, don't forget. Now, when this happens every tom dick and harry posts on your wall wishing you a happy birthday. Which is fine, it's a nice thought and all. But people who have never said two words to you before, people who supposedly don't like you think that you're going to magically love them for saying happy birthday when a computer told them to. Thanks, it means sooo much. In fact, friends have started using a Facebook post as a sufficient replacement of a card or a gift, or even a phone call wishing happy birthday. It's called making an effort.

I know i could rant on for hours about how annoyed i am right now about Facebook and fellow students, but i'm not going to. Life is too short to waste worrying about a silly website. I don't mean to sound so negative, but doing a blog post is actually quite a good way to let off steam.
I'd love to know if there's any other teenagers out there who feel the same, or even adults. I'm sure i could carry this ramble on with someone who has the same views!
Also, if you do some of the stuff i have mentioned, i'm not hating on you. it's just how i feel about certain people on my personal account that has annoyed me. Facebook is addictive, maybe not in the same way as a drug, but it can leave some lasting effects on young people. I have a steady head on my shoulders, and i'm taking myself away from the problem before it gets too much. If you have any personal problems regarding Facebook, other social networking sites or even in school, i'll be happy to listen and give the best advice i can. Feel free to send me an email lauradance14@hotmail.co.uk and i'll help the best i can!
Ps, i've recently deleted about 300 people off my Facebook, and am now much more comfortable with it and having people who are friendly on there.
Thank you
Laura x

Countryside Stroll on Easter Sunday

Today i went for a lovely spring riverside walk with my dog, as Mum had gone to the bootsale so it was my duty to walk him. I love the riverside, there's not too many people walking around (which i find awkward, i like peace) and it's a peaceful place to stroll around and clear your head.

Unfortunately, spring hasn't quite come around in the nature world yet, and the trees are still bare and there are no pretty flowers to snap. My dog especially loves this route as there is shallow water he can splash around in (he can't swim, he's a complete wimp!).

Soon after we set out, i found i am a very unfit person. I really should get down the gym. the sun poked it's head out a couple of times during the walk, and i tried to snap it as soon as possible. Everything looks so much more prettier when the suns shining off it. However, it was grey skies for most of the time. Hopefully i will go on another country walk when spring has blossomed and the sun is shining!

I discovered that i really cannot wait to move out of town, i'm a country girl at heart. I want to get a big house in the countryside, live there peacefully with any future husband, and definitely get a dog, or two. A springer spaniel or a labrador would do me fine:)

Enjoy some of the photo's i took :)

(Can i just point out, i have a mirror screen on my phone which makes it impossible to see what i'm doing. I could just about see the camera button, please don't judge, i am not a professional photographer):)

Haul: Primark, Boots, New Look and more!

Hello lovelies!


Today i went into town to get a few bits and pieces, and had a little spend! Here's what i bought clothes wise:

L to R: Primark: Pinstripe blue boat shoes £6

Plain white vest £2.50

Jessie J Tshirt £8

Stripes and stars vest top £3

New Look: Mint green vest top £4.99

Black lace bandeau top £4.99

Leopard top £12.99

Then i popped into Boots and Superdrug, here's what i picked up:

Top row L to R: Deep cleansing lotion by Boots- £2.54

                           L'Oreal Elvive colour protect conditioning protect spray £3.89 - Boots

                           Batiste dry shampoo in Blush £2.99 - Boots

                           VO5 Plump it up volumising spray (2 for £4.49) - Superdrug

Bottom row L to R: Collection 2000 multiplier volume and definition mascara  £4.99 - Boots

                                Collection 2000 Blush in So Pretty £2.99 - Boots

                                 Collection 2000 naturally matt foundation £2.99 - Boots

                                So...? Sinful eau de toilette £2.99 - Superdrug

                                 VO5 rough it up putty (2 for £4.49) - Superdrug

                                 Barry M nail paint in Mint Green  £2.99 - Boots

And last but by no means least, I've got a bit of jewellery to show.

R: Studs £2.99 - New Look

L: Small Strawberry necklace £2 - Primark

I can't get enough of this necklace, it's so small and dainty and i love anything with strawberries on for the spring/summer! I'll be wearing this alot!

It's such a lovely spring/summer day today, i hope your all having a good Saturday!

Thank you

Hurry up sunshine...

Hello lovelies:)

So recently i haven't had alot of time time to blog, and haven't really accumulated anything exciting to blog about. But today, as i stepped outside my front door the sun was shining down on me, it was warm and it made me long for summer to hurry up! 

Everything seems so much better when the sun is shining, and i have missed it these past couple of months. However, the sun has gone back to hiding, and i'm feeling chilly once again. Might be cus the heating isn't on in my nan's house, or that i am quite sensitive to the cold, but i've had to run and get my coat to keep me all snug. 

So right now i should be catching up on maths homework and filling my prefect application in, but there is more fun things to be doing, like listening to music and looking at blogs. And it being so summery this morning, it made me feel more motivated to finally getting a 'bikini body' that i've wanted for like EVER, so starting tomorrow (promise i won't be weak and say "oh well, i'll start it tomorrow instead" and so on...) i will start getting rid of my jelly belly once and for all. If anyone has any helpful tips, i would be very grateful for any advice :)

So when i was in weymouth yesterday with a friend, we went on the beach (for no more than 5 minutes, we were freezing), and the grey moody sky ruined the whole scenery, but the sea looked pretty.

<3

Schwarzkopf Live Colour XXL Real Red

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be doing a review on the Live Colour XXL hair dyes. I have been using these dyes from pretty much the first time i dyed my hair, almost a year ago. I have always used reds, but i have now tried out the very brightest shade of red in their range. Now, i have used this dye before over bleached hair as i wanted to get maximum results, but unfortunately the roots came out orange and it was very patchy all over. So i re-dyed it in Red Passion, but after i had regrowth, i went out and bought the Real Red again.



My roots before



The box of the dye

The shade/colour

 I was a bit cautious about using this again because of what happened last time, but i left out the bleach this time and hoped for the best. I have used this dye many times so i didn't need to do a skin allergy test, but i strongly recommend doing one if it is your first time using this dye, or the first time you are dying your hair. I don't look at the instructions now as i have used this many times as i have said, and i will go through what i did by pictures, and it is basically the same to the instructions, i hope it is easy to follow..

Recommendation guide



Everything in the box: Gloves, instructions, developer, colour creme, conditioner

Developer and colour creme.

Unscrew the lid of the developer and the colour creme. Pierce the foil of the colour creme with the other side of the lid, the sharp spike. Pour the colour creme into the developer bottle and shake!



Shake bottle for about 20 seconds.

So now the dye is ready for your hair. Don't worry about how it looks in the bottle, it comes out much brighter when you apply it to your hair! Don't forget gloves!




This is how it should look

 The process i am about to go through is for re-dying the roots only. I will go through what you should do if you want to dye your hair all over after. Brush all of your hair backwards, so you are sure to get every section of hair dyed. First, put it along the front hairline, and blend backwards into the hair. A tip I've picked up is to put Vaseline all along your hairline, behind your ears and the back of your neck to prevent having a red forehead, ears and neck!

Split your hair into sections, squirt a bit of dye at the roots and rub in, and repeat all over the hair. Don't forget the back of your head and underneath. Once you are sure you have covered all of your roots with dye, wait for 10 minutes to allow that to settle, then go back and use the rest of the dye over the rest of your hair. It is important that if you feel any tingling or soreness you must wash all of the dye out immediately. Leave for another 10 minutes. The reason you should do this step 10 minutes after is because you don't want to damage it further, and it doesn't overpower the roots, they should blend together. It should look a bit like this afterwards:

Don't worry about the roots and your scalp looking orange, it will not be that bright when you wash it out. Leave like this for 10-20 minutes, depending on how bright you want it to be, i waited 15 minutes. If you are dying all over, you should apply the dye all over your hair, then wait for 20-30 minutes. I don't have a problem with getting red dye everywhere, as red dye is famous for being messy. Just be careful where you put dye covered gloves, wear old clothes and wash any surfaces you get it on straight away. Also, make sure you don't sleep on light coloured pillows, there will be an orange transfer! Use dark pillows and towels if possible, and preferably dark tops for a few days after you dye it, as there may be some orange transfer along the neckline.
When you wash it out, the instructions tell you to wash until the water runs clear, i don't recommend this, especially if you want maximum colour, as it washes the dye away. Wash until it runs half clear, and then apply the conditioner all over.


My roots after!

This is how my hair looked, halfway through blow drying

If you bleach your roots before you put this dye on, your roots will be much brighter than the rest of the hair, almost orange. I didn't bleach my roots this time for that reason. However, if you look closely in daylight you can still see my dark roots, but they blend into the rest of the hair, instead of sticking out as dark brown against bright red. This is the final result.

Overall i am very pleased with how it turned out. I love being a red head! Look forward to a future blog post about looking after and upkeep for dyed red hair, i will share some things i have learned to make the colour last and stay brighter for longer.

Thanks for reading, have a good day! xx