Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle//Music Update 03

Hello,

So here is an update of my favourite songs and new downloads from the past few weeks. There are some new songs that I can tell will be a staple in my summer playlists.

Side Note: if you have never heard/been on 8 tracks (linked) you have been missing out! It is honestly my favourite thing ever invented! It is a website, they also have a free app, which is my most used app, that allows people to build playlists that anyone can listen to for free. You can search tags and find tailored playlists for whatever mood you are in, like 'chill' or 'summer'or even 'disney' if you are in that sorta' mood. I have an account and made a few playlists; find me here. Go check it out, you NEED this in your life!

Anyway on with the musical updates:

2 On- Tinahse ft. Schoolboy Q

This is a song about just going out with your girls, letting go and just having an amazing night, which is just exactly what I love to do with my amazing girlies who I really miss during summer. I can't wait to be reunited with them at Uni in September. I really do love this song, one for the summer chills. 

Rude- Magic!

Right, so I am a sucker for any cute little song about love and this is a perfect example. It is so adorable and is pro-love no matter what anyone thinks. Luckily Lindsay Lohan herself has posted on Twitter about her love for this song, so I am not alone. Adorable, and lighthearted to cheer anyone up. 

Bad Intentions- Niykee Heaton 

Oh my goodness! I can not get over how gorg Niykee (pronouned like Nikki) is, she is my WCW for sure, and she's only 19! GIVE ME YOUR FIGURE GIRL! She is so talented and most definitely one to look out for in the future. She has loads of covers over on her youtube page. Warning, if you stalk her Instagram, you will develop a major girl crush. 

   I Wanna Feel- Secondcity 

Rather exciting news hearing that Secondcity will be performing at my Univeristy's Fresher Week '14 (Napier Univeristy in Edinburgh). Love this song, so summery and makes me want to go abroad, relax on a beach and drink some cocktails. 

It's My Birthday-Will.i.am, Cody Wise

I love the video for this song, it's just so funny and taking the piss out of other music video cliches. It does help that it is a super catchy song. I must admit that I used to find Will.i.am rather annoying but he has grown on me and he is really good in this. 

Young Blood- Bea Miller

This is a shower song for sure, you know, one that you just can't help but belt out, despite being the worst singer of all time? Yeah, it's one of them. Bea has such an amazing voice clean voice that I can listen to again and again. 

Chloe (You're The One I Want)- Emblem3

The words to this are rather comical but all in all a super cute song, also a perfect shower ballad. I feel a bit sorry for poor Chloe haha.

Pills N Potions- Nicki Minaj 

A new one from the Barb herself. This time it's a more chilled out, calm song and I am a fan! Kendall and Kylie Jenner are also fans of Nicki's new song and I can't argue with that. 

White Tiger (Star Slinger Remix)- Izzy Bizu

Not a new release, but I have just discovered this. I really like the upbeat remix and it's just a nice song to add to my summer playlist and itunes in general. 

Pills N Potions- Nicki Minaj 

A new one from the Barb herself. This time it's a more chilled out, calm song and I am a fan! Kendall and Kylie Jenner are also fans of Nicki's new song and I can't argue with that. 

Wiggle- Jason Derulo ft. Snoop Dogg 

If you aren't shaking your booty or dancing in some way to this song then you have no music in your soul! It is such a fun song and I can't help but dance or 'wiggle' as Jason would say. Such a catchy beat and you can't help but sing a long. 

Hope you all enjoy a little snippet of my recently added music and find something new to listen to. Let me know if there are any songs that you just can't stop listening to and would recommend, I'd love to give them a listen. 

Peace and Love, 

Sophie. X 

Music//02

Hello, 

Music, Music, Music. My 'recently added' is currently overflowing with new and exciting songs. Last week was ULTRA Music Festival over in Miami and with a live stream my weekend was sorted. Despite the 4 hour time difference I persevered into the early hours of the morning. 

I thought I would just share what is new in my iTunes. I have got so many songs that I am just loving so much, hopefully I have a future hit or three. They aren't all new releases but amazing all the same. 

 Here we go then, I have linked them all through Youtube in case you want to give them a listen:

Above and Beyond- Sun and Moon (Acoustic)

I love this song for relaxing, and as my alarm to wake me up gently. I love Above and Beyond and this is a beautiful acoustic version of my favourite A&B song. 

Dillon Francis ft. T.E.E.D- Without You, (Treasure Fingers Remix)

This is just makes me feel summery and I love that. 

Justin Beiber ft. Chance The Rapper- Confident 

I must admit that I find Justin very attractive in the video for this, I think it may be his dancing, I don't know. I like the beat on this, and Chance The Rappers verse. 

Mike Hawkins, Henry Fong, Toby Green- Hot Steppa

Perfect gym song! The bpm is perfect for running and it just makes you want to push that little but further or run a little but faster, definitely motivational.   

3LAU ft. Bright Lights- How You Love Me

Gym standard music or just for dancing around in your room, either way. 

MKTO- Classic

Honestly makes me so happy listening to this, summer tune, I just imagine myself lounging in the sun, in the meadows (Edinburgh people will know) drinking cider with my friends, no cares in the world. 

Beyonce- Partition

If this doesn't make you want to shake your booty or release your inner stripper moves, I don't know what will! Queen B! 

Avicii- Addicted Too You

This has a jist of Gatsby, 40s style, very catchy with an interesting video. I think this may be one we hear a lot in the coming weeks.  

Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones- I Got You

Second City- I Wanna Feel

5 Seconds To Summer- She Looks So Perfect 

Super cute, I do love some cheesy boyband stuff. 

Jakwob ft. Tiffani Juno- Somebody New

Kwabs-  Wrong or Right

Kiesza- Hideaway 

THIS! I love this song so much and I can see this being a major hit this summer, even if it's not, I will still have it on repeat! 

So that is a snippet of my new music collection. I hope you enjoy some of these as much as I do. What you are listening to right now? Any future Summer song predictions? 

Peace and Love,

Sophie. X

OVO//XO

Hey there!

Started from the bottom now we here! Trophies, and they don't have no awards for that! I guess that's just the motion! Just hold on we're going home! I'll take care of you!

That's just a quick introduction and some lyrics for you to get you in the mood for this post. My birthday present from the girls was tickets to see Drake. Now I had been pestering everyone to get tickets for ages but no one was very keen, so I got them so I was over the moon. 

I am a great fan of rnb/hip-hop/rap, not very 'little, white girl' music. I have a weird obsession with Drake, at one point I used to listen to him as I went to sleep, this went on for months. He is one of those artist that I feel you can listen to over and over again and his songs never get old, I say this however I may have over-played 'Hold On We're Going Home' both the original and Pia Mia's cover (major girl crush!!!). 

On the 15th March I finally got to see him at the new SSE Hydro in Glasgow. This was my first time at the Hydro and being an events students I had heard lots about it. As we approached it in the taxi it looked amazing all lit up in blue, resembling a huge spaceship. Inside the arena was HUGE. I had standing tickets and just that space alone was vast. I would hate to have been in the seated areas at the back, they honestly looked about a mile from the stage, all of the seating was so far away from the stage. I like to be right in there with all the action at concerts so I vote standing every time!

The Weeknd was the support act, this was another reason I wanted to go to the concert, I love The Weeknd. He is not that well known here in Britain but he is with me. Wicked Games (<--YT link) would have to be a favourite song of mine. Definitely 'youtube' (VEVO link) him if you don't already know about him, well worth a listen. 

Photo: http://www.highsnobiety.com/tag/the-weeknd/

Then it was time for the real show to begin. All hail Aubrey Drake Graham, that's his full name. I had an amazing time and he performed all of my favourite songs, the motto, come thru, the motion etc. If you love Drake then definitely go and see him perform if you get a chance. 

The Hydro is a great venue but the only thing I didn't like was the price of drinks at the bar; 4 double vodka, lemonade and lime was £30. Soft drinks were also £2! If you have just paid £90 for your tickets, travel to Glasgow and to the venue, the ridiculous price of drinks makes for an expensive outing. I know it's because it's the only place to get drinks on site so people are willing/forced to pay it.  That would be my only negative.

Drake you were INSANE!

Let's Go To The Beach-each, Let's Go Get Away

Hello, 

It doesn't feel right writing this post, it's pouring down with rain and I've just gotten soaked walking from the bus stop to the flat after uni. 

I find it hard to believe that just a few days ago I was eating ice cream on the beach, frolicking in the waves and watching the sun set over the coast. However I shall share this adventure with you anyway (mainly so I can reminisce on how much fun I had). 

Once upon a time, it was very sunny in Edinburgh, it felt like summer was in the air, people were smiling and birds were singing. After a few rather average hours at uni, we did not imagine what we would soon be doing. There was Jack, Khalid, Hannah and myself. As expected, we pilled into the car and we were off to Tesco before being dropped off at our flats. After raiding Tesco for sandwiches, juice, sushi, bananas and butternut squash (Jack!) we headed back to the car where plans started to fly. It was such a lovely day so we all thought we better make the most of it rather than sitting inside. 

We went from going on a walk, to 'shooting some hoops', climbing Arthur's Seat or going to Deep Sea World. Then came the winner a day trip to North Berwick! 

So we were on our way. North Berwick is not too far from Edinburgh, it took less than an hour. We parked up before we reached Berwick and went for a stroll and Jack was determined to go crabbing (no crabs to be found).

Pit stop en route

In the car Hannah was telling us that top of the list of things to do in North Berwick was to visit the public toilets. I know this may sound weird but all over their walls are awards for cleanliness and standard of facilities. I, of course, had to pay them a visit and they were the best public toilets I've had the pleasure of using. 

We explored the quaint little streets and browsed the charity shops; and noticed the high volume of dance music CDs on sale!? North Berwick appears to be the Scottish Ibiza.
Next on any visit to the sea was ice cream, cones in hand we headed for the beach. Sun shining down warming my face, ice cream, sand in between my toes and the soft roar of the waves...BLISS! 

Group Picture

It was as if we were children again, having races along the beach, doing handstands and paddling in the sea, which was freezing, just a little reminder that we were still in Scotland in March. After a while it was time to discover a new area. We then went to what I can only describe as a swimming pool, outdoors, full of sea water. I think it's so you can swim safely rather than in the great, vast sea. It was lovely, the water was so still. Hannah and I walked around the edge of the pool to the other side while the boys got all artsy with their photography. 

I LOVE this photo, all credit to Jack! 

This is so perfect because of the completely unsettled water, mirror image 

As it got a bit colder and the sun was starting to go down we skipped along to the harbor, where the boats were moored to get a better view of the setting sun. It was so peaceful and calming gazing out to sea and admiring the fiery sun descending before us. We must have sat there for a good hour and a half and perhaps pretended we were on the Titanic. 

Don't let go Jack! 

Boats and Hoes 

It was getting late so we made one last pit stop, the chippy, then sat on the wall by the car to eat and get our final glimpse of the coast. Then it was time to hit the road and get back to the hustle and bustle of city center life. 

A lovely day was had by all, it was a great way to momentarily forget about the stress of work and looming deadlines. Sorry for the overload of pictures, North Berwick was just too picturesque and they all turned out so nicely with the rare Scottish sun. 

Peace and Love, 

Sophie. X 

Eat. Sleep. Rave. Repeat. Part 2

Sunday 9th of June

Last proper day of the festival. Started the day as we did the one before, everyone knows that festivals revolve around alcoholism and relaxing in the campsite. Today we took it slower, we enjoyed just sitting on the embankment looking out to the main stage, we also went and saw a comedian. I can't remember the comedians' name but he was from South Africa, he was rather unPC and crude but at points it was hard not to laugh or crack a smile.

The rest of the day I can't remember exactly what we did but just flitting between the arena and our tent and hanging with the guys. I do know that we all stayed out super late that night and just enjoyed the company as it was our last night and everyone would be leaving early the next morning.

Monday 10th of June

The bus was leaving at 10am, we got up in time, but as it neared 10 we were rushing a bit. We ended up regrettably leaving our tent as it was covered in so much food and drink and we were cutting it fine time wise. Luckily on the way back to the bus our bags were a whole lot lighter, but the walk was still quite far, we feared that we may miss the bus but we made it with 2 minutes to spare. The bus ride home seemed to go on for hours and hours, the air con was so cold as well. It was fair to say that both Sarah and I were ropey as anything, not the best journey in history.

Finally back in Aberdeen we parted ways, happy and hanging after the most amazing weekend.

There were so many things that happened that I couldn't write them all down, or maybe I wouldn't want to!? It was a weekend of boozing, meeting new people, chatting to strangers, listening to amazing acts and soaking up some sun that would rival the Mediterranean. All in all unforgettable! Even if I was still suffering the effects for about a week after. It was so worth it. Rockness 2014 anyone?

Happy Chappy

Getting Inked

This is Stuart and 'Only God Can Fudge Him'

Best views from someones shoulders

Looking worse for wear, he doesn't look most pleased...

Eat. Sleep. Rave. Repeat. Part 1

Thursday 6th of June 

I began my pilgrimage to Rockness. I got the Megabus, oh yes luxury travel, from Kinross up to Aberdeen where I would spend the night at my sister's flat. Once in Aberdeen I met up with Sarah who I was going to Rockness with, and we went to get our supplies from trusty ASDA.

 About an hour later and £100 down we were stocked up; sandwich ingredients, crisps (our favourite thing), water, some extra bits and pieces, and the most vital component ALCOHOL just a little bit though (2 liters of Vodka, 1.5 liters of Gin, 2 bottles of Mickey Finns, 4 bottles of Caribbean Twist). Oh and some apples just to cancel out of the bad things!

Friday 7th of June  

Sarah and I were getting a coach from Aberdeen to Rockness which left at 10am, crazy early I know, and we arrived at our destination just after 1pm. I am not joking when I say our bags were heavy! I though my shoulders were about to fall off! The layout of the festival had changed since last year and the walk to the campsite was a trek and a half, but after several pit stops, a lot of complaining and "I can't do this!" we made it and set up the tent.

I haven't mentioned the weather! I know it's North Scotland I'm talking about but this weekend was a scorcher I mean HOT! Felt more like Spain that Scotland.

Having set up our tent and sat down for a drink (on our pink kids camping chairs) some guys we know from uni came to see us, which then resulted in them carrying our tent, fully made, across 2 campsites to their area.

In our new home we sat down with our new neighbors, knowing basically none of them, and drank, as you do. Everyone was so nice and we had a great time sipping on koppabergs and gins. Despite only being there for a few hours, the boys were all getting a bit pink from the sun, I was loving the it, basking and hoping for a good tan.

Friday night is not 100% memorable for good and bad, boozing played a role and the loss of both Saz's phone and purse was not too good!

We saw a bit of The Vaccines, enjoying the view from some strangers shoulders and later on Above and Beyond which was absolutely insane!.

Saturday 8th June

After a longish lie in (10am), the sun was beating down on the tent and it was getting unbearable, so we got up, changed and ready, went outside and slowly worked our way onto the alcohol again. By this stage we had gotten to know some of the guys we were camping next to which was good so we could chat and chill in the sun.

ULTIMATE BETRAYAL- this was the day, the one person I was so looking forward to seeing was playing, the legendary Steve Aoki. I wanted to be caked, his trademark. We had planned to go to the arena to see him, as we headed in loads of people were coming out saying how amazing he was. Turns out the act before Steve didn't go on so he went on early and we didn't know, I was more than annoyed that we weren't told.

However later on we watched Fat Boy Slim, he may be 'older' but god was he amazing! EAT SLEEP RAVE REPEAT the most memorable song from his set and the catchphrase of Rockness '13.Sarah and I were loving life near the front, jumping around having so much fun, the crowd got rowdy and before we knew it, the both of us were at the bottom of a pile of people. It was rather scary, the weight of at least 8 people on top of you, and it hurt, Sarah had immediate bruises to show it, but people were really good at helping us up and asking if we were ok, but as soon as we were up we were knocked down again. After the second squashing, holding hands we gallivanted out of the mob, laughing all the way. Once we were out we sat on the grass and just couldn't stop laughing, gin makes it all seem fine, we got out fine with a few, large bruises but that's all that matters.

Friday we also went on the iconic Ferris Wheel which gave us an amazing view across the Loch and the festival and seemed much higher up that it looked.

We then hiked back to the tent village to chat and drink late into the night.

Hello World

Well, hello fellow bloggers!

This will be the first post on my new blog and hopefully not the last.

 I made this blog so I can document anything exciting that I do, to share music that I am rating (or slating), my fav new beauty products (F.Y.I. I am a bit of a nail freak, so beware), some food will most likely wiggle it's way in, trends I'm loving and just anything else that takes my fancy or I want to blab about. 

So basically it's my life shared with the internet. 

Fingers crossed it goes alright.

Peace,

Sophie. ❤