A Flick Through My YouTube History

Since I've been doing alot of beauty themed posts lately, I thought I'd do something a tad different and give you an insight to the weird and wonderfulness that is my music taste.

I'm extremely random and tend to go through phases where I listen to a variety of songs non stop from different genres, old and new, so I thought I'd do a post about the songs I have mindlessly searched on YouTube or clicked on when getting too carried away lately, because it happens way too often and judging by my history, it was obviously one of those weeks ... I also have the videos attached aswell so you can enjoy them as much as I do. You're welcome.

Little Mix - Secret Love Song Pt II
Not a bad start, its current and the girls sound incredible, their vocals are flawless. This version is minus Jason Derulo and his inappropriate dancing. I have always been a huge fan of Little Mix and it's one of those songs where you can blare it out and imagine yourself in your own music video. Tried and tested.

Ariana Grande - One Last Time
Okay so, if I remember rightly I searched this up after watching Gabriella's {velvetgh0st} morning routine because she was singing along to this passionately and it reminded me of my love for Ariana and this song.
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Sia - Alive
This was her Ellen Show performance and she is actually amazing. I actually played this because I was watching Dance Moms and they mentioned Maddie being on Ellen and whether or not it was this performance I don't know but I must have watched this at least 10 times on repeat. What a talented, eccentric pairing.

Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
My all time favourite song, it's so timeless and it makes me happy everytime I listen to it. I also listen to Lauren Platts XFactor audition where she switched it up which is also incredible! No one can live life without the queen of Power Ballads.

Jonas Brothers - Things Will Never Be The Same. 
I obviously was reliving my early, well, mid teens here. This is from Jonas LA which I was heavily judged for loving at 15. Guilty Pleasure I must say. And quite a deep song considering its Disney. Pure cheese, as expected.

Cher Lloyd - Oath 
I absolutely love Cher Lloyd's music. Although I wasn't a fan of her personally, I found myself obsessing over her albums and this makes me wanna celebrate my friendships. What a sap!

                                        

Zayn - Pillowtalk 
This was definitely a grower. When it first came out obviously it was like OMG ZAYN FROM 1D but the video is so trippy I was put off it. It was actually Conor Maynard's cover which made me appreciate the song and also I'm obsessed with Zayn and Gigi so their PDA is worth the mind boggling 3 minutes.

DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
HEEEEEEEEY HEEEEY BABY OOOH AHHHH ... Honestly .. Do not ask. No words. I think it was just one of those days, you all know what I'm talking about and you're secretly loving it, stop judging ...

Justin Bieber - Sorry 
Swiftly moving on, this is legit my jam that without fail gets in my head when I'm doing date-checking routines on my weekend shift. It definitely makes the dull task more entertaining when I find myself singing out loud without realising. The video also actually wants me to go back to dancing, just because I know they'd be doing this on REPEAT. 

Zedd ft Foxes - Clarity
I loveeeee this song! To be honest, I never appreciated it when it was relevant and in the charts but I rediscovered it a year later and it's been on my playlist ever since, I'm obsessed. Probably because I listened to the acoustic and appreciated the lyrics more but it became a high favourite.

So there we go. this was completely unedited I literally just flicked through my history to find these gems in between my favourite YouTubers. You can stop judging me now. To be honest that could have been ALOT worse, phew!

I challenge you to do the same!

What have you been listening to lately?

Katie x

Day 11 of #Blogmas | My Christmas List

ITS 2 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS IS IT TIME TO PANIC YET?!?

This year I'm not entirely fussed about things for me. I know people think this is such a cryptic to say when you're a girl and actually we'd get disappointed if we get nothing but I genuinely had trouble writing a list. Maybe it's because nowadays if I want something I buy it instead of waiting for my birthday or Christmas. But here's a few things on my wish list;

Adidas Superstar trainers

You can't go wrong with a good pair of trainers and yes I know everyone owns them but I took a liking to these in particular. They have a floral design instead of just black and if you know me I like things a bit different to the norm!

Ari by Ariana Grande

Ariana is one of my all time favourite people ever. She's adorable and amazing and the lungs on that girl! So you understand my excitement when she launched a fragrance but I haven't gotten around to buying it yet! Perfect stocking filler.

Leather Gloves

For the diva inside of me. I've always wanted a pair but when it comes to leather I'm VERY fussy it has to look right and not tacky. These are so cute with the fur on the end.

PJs

A staple buy every Christmas. I'm living Missguided's Nightwear range which is relatively new. It's sexy and looks super comfy too I can't wait to get some.

Daniel Wellington Watch

I've been dying for one of these since I discovered a girl on Instagram wearing it this is the "Sexy Sheffield" version with diamanté's on. Way out of my price range usually but maybe Santa knows I've been a good girl!

A Purse

I was devastated a few months ago that I lost my purse on a bus and no one was decent enough to hand it in. Luckily it only had money and no cards or personal items in. So I've been on the lookout for another perfect one. River Island purses are beautiful and stylish and very similar to the one I once had.

A Camera

Because mine is dunzo! And since my blog is just getting going id love to not have to use my iPhone for photos. I love vintage style pretty cameras (I'm SUCH a girl) but really any will do!

Chanel Boy Bag

A girl can DREAM! It's so impossible to save up for one but I am determined to get one even if I'm 50 when I get enough. This one is Kylie Jenner's and it's beautiful! Santa really will be a babe if I get one!!

Leather Skirt

Here we go again with the leather fuss. I haven't found a perfect one that is in my price range yet they're either too frumpy too slutty or too just NO! I love this one though the zip detail gives it a unique touch which I always look for!

Lipsticks

Because they are the one makeup product I can't live without! If you've seen my other posts I am very sceptical about MAC but for Christmas I can make an exception and they do the most beautiful purple shades that I need in my life!

The Sims 4

The Sims have been a part of my life growing up I had all the PS2 games and my brother sold my last The Sims pc game. But I'm so ready to try The Sims 4 since getting a laptop that I could play it on, come at me!!!

Concert Tickets

It doesn't matter what where or when, if you know me gigs are my favourite pass time. The past year I've spent watching unsigned acts but honestly if someone surprised me with Justin Bieber tickets I would DIE! He is making such bangers lately and let's be honest I've always been a closet fan!

Annnd there we have it! 

A bit boring I know but as I'm older I tend to buy what I want nowadays I don't just wait for someone else to buy it for me!

What's on your Christmas list this year?

12 Christmas Songs That Get Me In The Spirit.

I am not going to lie I've had this post prepared for at least a month ... it's now November 3rd, my dad's birthday and also all the music channels have turned Christmassy and Christmas 24 movie channel has started so I am going to join in the spirit for early celebration and hopefully these songs can cheer all you Scrooges up, ey?

All I Want For Christmas Is You.

I don't know about you but as soon as I hear those first jingles for the first time every year, I finally think CHRISTMAS.  Even if after the first few 100 listens on the radio, music channels etc I wish it was January already. I remember when I was in Secondary School every tutor foght over who gets to sing this song in assembly.You just can't have a Christmas without singing it drunk or even sober at least once at the top of your voice.

Snow In California.

Ariana Grande released a Christmas EP in 2013 and usually I think newer Christmas songs are horrendous because you just can't beat the classics but I actually preferred this original to the covers she did of Santa Baby and Last Christmas. It's a slow ballad and every time I listen to it it makes me feel so christmassy and lovey dovey.

Fairytale Of New York.

One of my all time favourite songs. The epitome of what Christmas Day is really like after a few too many; A few I love you's before heavily insulting eachother, it's genius! If you have never heard this song you must have been living under a rock your whole life. Unlike All I Want For Christmas, you can never get sick of this song. Another classic Christmas wouldn't be the same without.

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like All I Want For Christmas Is You.

In 2014, after exiting The X Factor, Only The Young released this refreshing mash-up cover of two classics and I just had it on repeat all December. Mikey's Michael Buble sounding voice, the ballad to upbeat transition and the reggaesque part of All I Want For Christmas the whole video just made me smile and feel all christmassy and want to go to Winter Wonderland! (yes this is slightly biased, judge me)

Last Christmas.

Okay so how many versions of this have been released?! But nothing compares to George Michael's original love heartbreak song about a girl eventhough he was gay and nobody knew. Anyway, everyone loves a good love song right and combined with Christmas, what's not to love? Again nothing beats a classic.

My Only Wish.

Okay so this song by Britney Spears is extremely underrated. Eventhough it has been out for at least 10 years, I only discovered it a few years ago but it has every attribute a christmas song needs to be successful yet not everyone has heard it. It's cheese-tastic and I love it! And I think Britney is Queen anyway. One of my personal favourites, and it's not over-played which makes me love it more.

Jingle Bell Rock.

I just had to pop this song into the mix purely as an excuse to mention Mean Girls. I'm judging you heavily if you don't know the dance routine to Jingle Bell Rock and didn't secretly want to be a part of The Plastics.

12 Days Of Sickmas.

This song cracks me up so much. I remember when I first watched this on Sonny With A Chance (Demi Lovato before she was huge) and it's been an essential on my playlist ever since. 2 Christmases ago I was so unwell this was all I was singing and listening to to cheer me up, because being ill this time of year is 'not cool'! Obviously a play on the original 12 Days of Christmas, Sicky Vicky is incredible and possibly more memorable... What's after 5 GOLD RINGS?

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Oh come on guys, eventhough there have been about 50 videos of this we all have to admit we love seeing artists from every era and genre come together for a charity song, Bob Geldof is a genius for getting everyone in one room. Now I'm don't know which version I prefer, probably the original but my favourite thing is Bono from U2 having the same line in all versions. It just brings that extra happiness to me, eventhough it's a serious subject they're talking about. Although the second one with the little girl from the original video was inspiring and proves all this charitable work we do does actually make a difference. Here's the original but I'm sure you've seen all 3 (well 4 if you have ever stumbled across the one with Kylie in)

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

I have to admit when I was little this song intimidated me because the words just made me nervous. Was Santa really watching me? Am I on the Naughty List? Paranoia in a little girl isn't fun. But I have got presents every year so I must do something right yeah? Although there has been a million versions of this also, when singing this song you can guarentee we all attempt to sing in a very high key like a baby Michael Jackson right? Absolute Classic. (Although Michael Buble's version of this gives me feelings in all places, what a man.)

Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy

Bing Crosby and David Bowie I mean what a pairing. This song just reminds me of Christmas Day because every year when my family have our dinner it always plays it the background regardless without even planning it so I just had to add it on my list. It's one of those duets you just can't sing with a member of your family without laughing (pa-ram-pam-pam-pam) but it's such a clever mash-up! So timeless and enjoyable as background music.

Merry Christmas Everybody.

Last but not least, Slade. We all know Christmas hasn't officially started until you hear Noddy Holder scream IT'S CHRISTMASSSSS! So what a better way to finish off my list of favourite Christmas songs. I don't have much to say about this song because everyone should know it and if you don't i'm very much judging you.

So there we are, 12 Christmas songs to get you in the mood for the Holidays. Of course there are thousands and I could be here for weeks listing them off but these are ones that bring memories to me. 

What are your favourite Christmas songs?

I do not own this music & no copyright infringement intended all videos are from YouTube.