Guilty Pleasures

Hey guys!

There's one thing that's been on my mind lately and that's guilty pleasures, so I've decided to share some of mine with you all. I can now stop pretending that I've actually got some sanity left in me. This is probably a really bad and embarrassing idea..

Guilty Pleasures: 'something that you shouldn't like, but like anyway'.

We all have them. Hell, I've got a huge list of them!

I've never understood why they're called guilty pleasures though because you like them, probably a lot, but why should you be guilty about them? EMBRACE THEM, PEOPLE!

I think the word 'guilty' has a lot to do with it and therefore makes us hide and disguise what we love away from the world.

I feel a sense of shame when I mention certain things that I love to do to some people and I'm always afraid of what they'll think. This has got to stop. There's nothing bad or wrong with liking things others don't and may find childish.

Here are 10 of mine..

1. I'm still a huge fan of High School Musical, and when I watch it, alone, I not only sing the songs word for word, but I perform them.

2. When I'm bored I like to read fanfics.

3. I'm still in love with the Nickelodeon show, House of Anubis, and I binge watch it on Netflix every once in a while.

4. When home alone, I like to pretend I'm a ninja and I still like to think the floor is lava. My childhood will never die.

5. When I'm cooking/baking I like to pretend that I'm competing on Masterchef.

6. I like stalking people on social media. It usually starts on Facebook and then 3 hours later I find myself searching through their Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr etc. You could say I'm a bit of a pro. Surely I'm not the only one though, right?

7. Stealing sachets of hot chocolate and packets of biscuits from fancy hotels.

8. Choreographing my own dance performances in my bedroom..

9. Listening to 90's music playlists on repeat and melting every time Jesse McCartney's 'Beautiful Soul' comes on.

10. Watching RuPaul's Drag Race on repeat when I get home from uni.

That wasn't so bad I guess, I'm still alive! *nervously laughs*

Guilty pleasures are a part of what makes you so great. Stop hiding them and scream them so the world knows!

What are your guilty pleasures?

Hope you're all having a great day!

Cara x

25 Facts About Me

 

Hey guys!

So since I just started this blog last week, I've decided to make this a more personal post. A chance for you all to get to know me a bit better.

Here are some facts about me (in no particular order):

 

1. I love to bake. My earliest memory doing so was when my Papa took me to his bakery every Sunday, when I was about 3, and we baked scones and traybakes. Pretty sure more mix ended up on me rather than in the oven though!

2. I love, love, LOVE hot chocolate. Or anything chocolate related really.

3. I'm afraid of the dark.

4. I get attached to people quickly.

5. I'm about 5ft 6" in height, I think??

6. I study Fashion Technology at Heriot Watt University and will be going into my second year in September.

7. I'm a huge lover of films. One of my all-time favourites being '10 Things I Hate About You'.

8. I'm Irish and Italian, as well as Scottish.

9. I went to Irish Dance classes for about 13 years and competed in a few competitions.

10. I love discovering new bands and artists online before they become super huge.

11. My birthday is on the 6th of October and I always get so excited about it.

12. I'm always at least 10 minutes late for everything.

13. I watch far too many TV shows - not sure how I manage to keep up-to-date with them all!

14. I used to have a phobia of feet.

15. I'm usually a very happy person.

16. I can't make decisions to save myself.

17. I have a younger brother, Jake, who is incredibly annoying!

18. I love being outside. Even if it's just sitting in the garden, glued to a book.

19. I can't keep my room tidy for more than a few hours.

20. I can come across as quite a shy person if I don't feel comfortable around someone. But when I do, they realise how much of a weirdo I am, haha.

21. I love traveling. Getting away from my hometown always changes my mood.

22. I love to sing but I'm pretty much tone deaf.

23. I can't watch horror films on my own but I'm obsessed with American Horror Story.. How does that work?!

24. I have the biggest crush on Sam Claflin. *love heart eyes emoji*

25. I get excited over the littlest things and I laugh at everything.

 

 

It's so hard to think of 25 facts at the top of your head but I did it! *claps*

 

Have any of you got any weird and wonderful facts about yourselves?

 

Hope you're all having a great day!

 

Cara x

 



Top 10 Favourites

Hey guys!

Like most of you, I can't do anything without listening to music. It's not only a tune stuck in your head or something you hear on the radio, its a way of communicating - a story being told.

Music helps motivate and inspire me. It helps me when I'm having a bad day or when I just need to think. Lyrics are a way to communicate and connect with listeners all over the world and I admire those who take the time to think clearly about the message they are trying to get across.

Since I am so passionate about music, this might be a recurring theme for me, as well as films. Just to keep you all up to date with my favourite playlists every once in a while.

With my music choice, I don't stick to the same genres. I listen to a variety. I don't really listen to chart music often, but sometimes I discover the perfect song in there for me.

Here are the top 10 songs I love at the moment.

All Time Low - Dancing With a Wolf.  This upbeat song is a-maz-ing. Their new album, Future Hearts, is unreal. I'm a big, big fan of these guys and their music has helped me over the years. They have such a fun vibe about them and their music is just soo catchy!

Deaf Havana - Leeches. I got introduced to Deaf Havana's music last month and since then I can't. stop. listening! Their albums are all great but I am officially addicted to Fools and Worthless Liars and Old Souls.

Ed Sheeran - Shirtsleeves. Being the lyrical genius that he is, Ed never disappoints. This song isn't the most upbeat song he has done but, just like most of his songs, it has so much meaning behind it. Love, love, love it!

Fall Out Boy - Twin Skeleton's (Hotel in NYC). You can never go wrong with a bit of Fall Out Boy. I have become obsessed with their two newest albums, Save Rock and Roll and American Beauty / American Psycho. Their songs make me want to get up and dance and make a fool of myself. Surely that's not just me?

The Mowgli's - San Francisco. I spent a lot of my time listening to summer playlists last year on 8tracks, where I came across this fantastic song. It's full of summer vibes and makes me want to go to a beach party.. Shame it's never warm enough here.

One Direction - Drag Me Down. I used to be a fan of these guys a few years ago.. okay, I was absolutely, 110%, off my head, obsessed with them. It was not healthy.. Even though I'm not as big of a fan anymore, I still love some of their music. To me, this song has a different vibe to the rest of their music and I just love it so much. I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to their new album.

Shawn Mendes - Kid In Love. I've been following Shawn since he started doing videos on Vine. His album is incredible and there has been so much thought put into these songs.

Twin Atlantic - Crash Land. This song was featured on their 2011 album - Free - and it never gets old. They never let their fans down. This song has so much meaning behind it and is extremely moving.

The View - Voodoo Doll. Like most bands I listen to, The View never disappoint. Whenever I hear their music I just want to scream the lyrics as loud as I can. This song is from their new album, which is released in September and it kind of makes me want to become a Voodoo doll!? Just kidding!

5 Seconds of Summer - Close as Strangers. I've been a huge fan of these idiots for a while now and seeing them grow into a huge, talented band brings a tear to my eye. Their songs are so catchy and meaningful and they're bound to change your mood whenever you listen to them.

Do any of you like these artists/bands or anyone similar?

Hope you've had a good day!

Cara x

Holiday Blues

Hey guys!

As it's summer, there's no better way to spend it than going on holiday, spending your days by the river or on the beach with friends, having water fights and reading by the pool, am I right?! 

Well if you don't live in a place where it rains 24/7 that is.. 

Luckily for me, I got to travel to Northern Ireland in July, where I visited my Grandparents and some of my Dad's brothers and sisters. My family and I go over every year but usually for more than just one week! As it was a shorter visit this year, we had to somehow squeeze all the traveling, visiting and activities into the time that we had.. Which also meant shopping trips for me had to be reduced to only one day, boo! 

However, I did have just as much fun traveling around NI and visiting my favourite places with my parents and younger brother.

Although it rained a lot, the three nights we stayed in Belfast were just as great as every other year we go, if not better. We went sight seeing for the millionth time and done our usual walks around the beautiful areas. Two of my favourite places in Belfast to visit - apart from the main shopping streets - are the Titanic Quarters and the Stormont Parliament Buildings.

Even in horrible rain it's breathtakingly beautiful.

Just behind Titanic Belfast is the Titanic studios where one of my favourite TV shows gets filmed - Game Of Thrones. Sadly, we haven't met any of the cast members over the years, but that day is still yet to come!

Jon Snow, show yourself!

The grounds and surrounding areas at Stormont are great for family walks, doing your daily exercise, being glued to your camera and there's a park nearby for the kids to have fun. The beauty of the area overwhelms me whenever we visit.

The other four nights we were in Northern Ireland, we stayed in my Dad's hometown - Ballymena. I always love visiting there. The locals are all so friendly and the town is great for having a walk around the busy streets and shopping centres. However, Ballymena is also near the coast where we usually end up every year. Portstewart is one of my favourite places, like ever. (WE ARE NEVER EVER EVER.. Cara, stop!!)

Anyways.. As I was saying, Portstewart is one of my favourite places. Even though it's a small town, it's always busy. The main street is filled with ice cream shops, local shops, more ice cream shops and oh, more ice cream shops. You're basically in ice cream heaven. There's also a play park that is usually filled with screaming children, who are having the time of their lives whilst their parents tell each other the daily gossip. My brother and I used to pretend we were pirates on the climbing frames and managed to, somehow, persuade some of the other children to join in with our madness.

Walking by the sea and along to the harbour whilst taking in the beauty of the area and the smell and sound of the sea is one of the things I love about the town. Everything's much better by the sea. 

Hot Fudge and Yellow Man. What more could you want!?



I miss the atmosphere of Northern Ireland in general. Back home just isn't the same. Every year when we arrive back on Scottish soil I start counting down the days until the next time we go. I miss the small towns at the coast, waking up knowing that I'd get another cup of aero hot chocolate that day (wow, I'm sad), the locals, the bakeries - they are to die for over there! I miss seeing my relatives every night and the list goes on.

Have any of you been on holiday this year yet? If so, I hope you had just as much fun as I did!

Have a great day!

Cara x

Little Bit About Me

Hey guys!

I'm Cara - an 18 year old, Fashion Technology Student, living in the wonderful (but sometimes miserable) Scotland.

As you can probably tell, I'm incredibly new to the whole blog thing! I've been eager, but quite nervous, to start one for a while now, but my friend, Chloe, inspired me with her blog to give this a go. When I think of a blogger, I imagine someone with a very exciting life, full of fascinating and interesting hobbies.. Fair to say, that definitely is not me! So I really hope I don't bore you all to death!

As a fashion student, I am a lover of detail and creativity. I am very passionate about my coursework and I'm happiest when in the sewing workshop. Since being a shy 13 year old, I've had the dream of working for a big company - or even making it big myself - in the fashion industry and by studying at Heriot Watt University I have the opportunity to show off and develop my skills over the four years that I'm there.

As well as fashion, I'm a lover of photography; long, peaceful walks; beaches; gigs/concerts; youtubers; reading - I'm a huge fan of anything John Green at the moment!; TV shows (especially American TV shows such as Teen Wolf, Grimm, American Horror Story, The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars etc.. Seriously though, how frustratingly good is PLL!? I cannot wait for Tuesday's episode already!!); baking; shopping trips/days out in Edinburgh; horse riding and a lot more that I'm sure you'll all hear about in the near future.

I've got a rough idea for this blog and hopefully I'll continue updating it when I start uni again in September. I tend to usually do everything to avoid studying and coursework near exam time.. oops! So you'll most likely be hearing from me a lot then.

Anyways, lets see if I can get the hang of this.

Have a great day!

Cara x