Revision tips

Hey lovelies

As I said on my last blog post, I am going to post regularly every Sunday and here I am! However as some of you might/ might not know, I still have a couple of exams to do and I haven't had chance to do anything else except revise, revise and revise. Therefore I thought it would be a great idea to share with you MY ways of revising and maybe it would help some of you! 

To begin with, I need to get myself organised. By this I mean, I need to be in a room where everything's tidy. It makes me feel more calm and in the zone to learn. I always tend to open my windows to let fresh air in.

I usually take a shower before revising because it's just very refreshing, i also like wearing comfy clothes. I mean who doesn't haha.

Next up, i need to get some snacks and coffee! This part is very important to me as i get hungry very often and i always use the excuse to go downstairs and get some food but i always stay longer than i planned which is time wasting so it's better if i have food around me while i'm revising. I usually have fruits and maybe some biscuits. Moreover, i am a coffee addict so it's a must. But if you don't like coffee (which is very bizarre to me) get some other drinks, water is good especially cold water; it will keep you dehydrated and also refreshing.

Music can be a distraction to some people but to me , it helps me concentrate somehow. It makes me feel like i have a company haha.

Phone is a big distraction as i always just go on my social media such twitter, Instagram, etc. So keep it as far away as you can. I am quite attached to my phone so it is indeed very hard for me but it's for the best I guess. Just think that you can only sit the exam once, one opportunity and you can always go on your phone at any time possible.

I am completely aware that people revise in so many different ways and as I have shared my ways and tips on revising, it would be great if you could leave comments down below if you have other tips as it would be very helpful! 

WDGAF TOUR

Hey everyone, I hope you're all well! 

This blog post is going to be rather random but I am literally so excited so I thought I might as well share it and maybe engage you guys to enjoy the fun with me! 

Okay I might not be making any sense up to now but as you can probably guess from the title, two of my favourite youtubers; Mazzi Maz and Sam Pepper are doing a tour around UK which I have been waiting for ages because they are literally my idol and to meet them would be absolutely insane! Their videos can always cheer me up, even writing/ talking about them makes me happy, I don't know it's weird. I love them so much it's actually ridiculous! Ok enough with the fangirl talk haha. Me and 2 of my best friends are lucky enough to go to their tour and we're going to the one in Manchaster on the 3rd of May (let me know in the comment if you are too so we can meet there;) I'm living in the world of excitement!!! 

Watch this video to see what it's all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOpf_SerGfs 

I'm posting this mainly because I am so fucking excited it's unreal, like I can't even describe omg. Also Maz and Sam have been arranging this and shit for a while now and it's finally here. Please come to their tour if you live anywhere near their tour places because I'm sure that will make them happy which will make me so happy too. Plus the standard tickets are only £12 I think, such a good price and will definitely be worth it.

Here's the link if you want to purchase it : http://bit.ly/wdgafUK 

Anyway if Maz or Sam are reading this somehow (yeah keep on dreaming alya haha) I LOVE YOU SO MUCH OKAY AND  I CAN NOT WAIT TO MEET YOU 

I'm literally counting down till the 3rd of May and I still can not believe that I'm going to go and meet them and talk to them and touch them and omg ok calm. I can get so emotional about this because they're so special to me, I respect what they're doing and I am just so thankful to have discovered them on YouTube because it has changed my life completely; my friendship group is formed by the YouTube community because we're all fangirls haha. What get me so excited and emotional is just the fact that me and my friends always fantasise about this. We always dream about meeting them and that dream is finally coming true. Back then we always used to say "haha keep on dreaming". The message behind this is for you to dream big and don't ever think that just because it's a dream, it will always stay as a dream, don't ever let that happen!  Work for it! 

Wow okay that was me expressing my inner fangirl haha, it might be a load of shit to some of you but honestly, ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE MEETING THEM LIKE WOW! I have never been this happy in my entire life OMG 

Thank you for reading haha 

Alya xo 

Haul

Hey lovelies

I am aware that I haven't posted anything in a while as I've been rather busy. But today I have a fashion and beauty haul to share with you.

I'm going to start it off with the fashion haul. As we all know, we're nearing spring/ summer which means that I need to revamp my wardrobe. I have seen a lot of people wearing kimono and it was the first thing in my shopping list. I've seen a few really nice one from Topshop but they're slightly too expensive for me so I went to buy this one from New look. The main colour is black which is great as it means that I can pair it with anything and I love the floral prints as it adds that summery vibes. Kimono is a great piece to have in your wardrobe as it is so versatile. It's good for layering up and perfect for summer with its light weight material. Cost : £12.99

Knowing me, it's not really a surprise to buy clothes that are mostly black, blue, grey or white. I found this top in the sale from Zara which says "date me please" it's very light weight material, very slouchy, just generally great to chill or layering. Cost : £5.99

You can either love or hate choker. I've always been a lover of choker even though I don't even know that it will suit me. I decided to pick this one up from Topshop which is so beautiful in my opinion. The colour is acceptable for spring/ summer so why not. Cost : £6.50

These cut out boots are really on trend at the moment and I've been checking out different stores for it. I took a trip to Topshop and found one at the cost of £30 which is alright. I was just about to buy it until I realise that they don't have my size, sighh. So I went to Primark and found the exact same one (well kind of) for a cheaper prize. It's absolutely stunning, I am in love with it and I am just thrilled to have found it. Cost : £14.00

Moving on to the beauty haul, I have the full set of the Real Technique brushes. I originally have a few individual ones and i wear it non stop so I thought it's about time to purchase the full pack. You've probably heard about this a lot but yeah it's honestly so great, it also comes with its own case which would be very useful if you're traveling. Cost : £20.99

From Lush aka one of my favourite shops, I decided to re-purchase the Lip Scrub Bubblegum. I can't get enough of it. It smells and taste amazing. Cost : £5.10

My school is recently allowing nail polish to be worn which is such a relieve. The amount of time people get in trouble because of them is ridiculous. And for that, I purchased a few nail polishes. I purchased 2 colours from MUA; Pistachio Ice Cream, which I would describe as a mint green & Bold Blue, this colour remind me of the blue summer sky, they are so pretty. I've been wearing the Pistachio Ice Cream since I bought it and I received so many compliments for it. When people ask where they're from and how much they are, everyone get surprised as it is so cheap; £1 each! I also got another nail polish from Topshop which was in sale for £1. It is in the colour Straight Laced. I would describe this colour as a really light purple with a hint of grey. These three colours are beautiful for spring/ summer. 

And that is everything. I hope you enjoyed it! 

Alya xo

What's in my bag?

Hey lovelies

I haven't been really active recently and school work is taking full blame for that haha anyway lately I've been reading/ watching a lot of the What's in my bag tag. I'm just so nosey haha oops. So today I thought if share with you what I carry around in my school bag. 

1. A folder which contains all my books + planner.

2. Ring binder folder.

3. Umberella (essential if you live in England).

4. Make up bag to touch up during the day.

5. Chargers (essential if you have an IPhone as the battery goes down ridiculously quick) I keep it in a mini make up bag to keep everything tidy. 

6. Pens, pencils, rubber & other equipments that are usually found at the bottom of my bag instead of my pencil case.

7. A notebook as I like writing ideas for my blog/ just anything that is not school related.

8. A magazine to read during break/ lunchtime/ on the bus.

9. Sunglasses as it's nearing spring/ summer and the sun has made an appearance lately.

10. Camera & Phone.

11. Earphones which is a must, can't go a day without them.

12. Purse. 

13. Water bottle to keep me dehydrate + I need to get in the habit of drinking more water 

14. Hair brush, I can't not bring it to school because my hair is always a mess

15. Current book I'm reading which is 'Why We Broke Up' by  Daniel Handler 

Pop of colour

Hey lovelies 

A pop of colour is needed in my wardrobe as the majority of my clothes are either white, black or grey. I like sticking with the good old monochrome but I want a change. And since it's nearing spring, I think it's about time to add colours to my outfits. 

To start it all of, I bought this gorgeous trousers from zara in black with orange floral prints all over it. I am literally in love with it because it's not a big step forward for me as the main colour is black but that pop of orange just makes an outfit a little more interesting. I also love how it has faux leather going all around the edges, it adds more texture. I love pairing it up with gold jewellery such as a big gold statement necklace with a simply black top. It only cost £7.99! If you don't think that's a bargain, I don't know what is, especially with the fact that it's from the trusty old zara. Zara's quality is incredible. So I suggest that you should have a little trip to your nearest zara and have a look at their sales;) Here's a picture of how I would personally wear it:

Trousers - zara 

Top - Sahari 

Necklace - H&M

Bracelet - New look 

Bag - Dorothy Perkins 

Sunglasses - BANK

Shoes - H&M

Next is a little bit more daunting. The colour of this jeans I've recently purchased really attracts attention. Topshop jeans are perfect in my opinion, they just fits in perfectly and they are super comfortable, no joke! An this one was in sale, I just couldn't resist it with the price of £16. The colour itself is absolutely beautiful, it's like an orangy coral which is one of my favourite for spring/ summer. Again I would just pair it with a simply black top, jewellery and bright lip gloss as glossy lips are the latest trend!

Jeans - Topshop 

Top - Topshop 

Shoes - (wrecked) converse 

Bag - (I don't know sorry)

Sunglasses - Primark

Bracelet - Accesories 

Lip gloss - NYC 

These two are a big statement piece for your wardrobe and you can wear t all year round.Although it would be perfect for this time of the year as we nearing spring. Spring in the UK is still absolutely freezing so jeans and trousers are perfect.

I hope this makes you think of stepping out of your comfort zone in terms of fashion as this for me is scary. That sounded over exaggerated but honestly, my clothes means a lot to me as it kind of interpret who I am. I hate going out of the house when I hate what I wear as it doesn't make me feel confidence and it would just ruin my entire day. And I've been loving wearing these since the day I bought it! I can not wait till spring and summer now! I have a feeling it would be a good one.

Thank you for reading

Alya xo

Valentines Day

Hey lovelies, how are you all doing? 

As you probably know, it is indeed Valentines Day today. Happy Valentines Day if you're celebrating it with that special person whether if you're going out for a meal or if you're staying in. 

I personally don't know how I feel towards valentines day. I have mixed opinions towards it. Sometime I feel like it's so pointless, if you really do love that person then why not celebrate it everyday, spend everyday with them, treat them everyday with care and with what they deserve. On the other hand, I feel like it is important as it means that your partner can save up and spoil you. I could imagine that it would mean a lot if that whole day is dedicated to you, like it's all about you and your partner. It would make them special in some way or another I guess. I really don't know. I'm doubting whether if it is appropriate and needed or not as some might feel pressured to get a boyfriend/ girlfriend before that day. 

Some would feel isolated or left out as others who celebrates it would talk about it all day; which is understandable but it could affects how others feel. And decorations are up everywhere, even websites. You just can't escape seeing or hearing the phrase "valentines day" 

If you are going out for a meal, here's some tips that I would follow. 

Dress elegant, girly, wear the best clothes you own, the best which makes you feel confidence. Wear it with pride! 

Enhance your body, by this I mean, don't wear too much makeup, wear it to make you feel more confidence and wear clothes that is comfortable. 

And just be yourself. Valentines day is all about you and your partner. If you can't be yourself then why be with them? If they love you, they'll love you for who you are. Just don't try to be someone who you are not as it could possibly ruin the day. 

But if you're staying in, eating pizza and just watching films with your boyfriend/ girlfriend (which is what I'm doing except alone lol) just BE YOURSELF! You're spending it with the love of your life, enjoy the time! 

I'm spending it with the love of my life...

Thank you for reading and I hope you're having a great day. 

Alya xo