Music Crushes

Music plays a huge part in my life. 

I love music, all different genres and i love how a certain song or artist can conjure up a certain emotion or remind you or a certain memory.

They can make you jump up and dance like a fool, cry your weary eyes out, make you sing along thinking you're Adele herself, and some songs, well, they seem to make you feel an emotion you're not even sure how to explain.

There's having a a physical crush on someone you think looks attractive, but there's something different about having a music crush, where you're attracted to someones voice, their words and their emotions, which i think is deeper.

Ben Howard is my major music crush at the moment, and it's been going on for a while and still not died down.

His voice is so raw and is just filled with emotion. Not only is he an amazing singer but also an incredible songwriter, every word he sings, he means.

 Another one of my music crushes that have been on for a while also is Jessie Ware.
 

 The first song i heard from her was “Wildest Moments” and I instantly fell in love with it and am just as love with it today. Her music is just so refreshing to hear something a bit different, and with every song, you can feel her emotions and it provokes a emotion within you. She is beautiful inside and out, and has such a smooth, gorgeous and strong voice.

110% is still constantly on repeat.

 

Both of these artists' songs provokes a certain emotion within me that i can't seem to point my finger on, but it doesn't happen much. 

A lot of you will already know about these two brilliant people, but if you haven't already, you should definitely have a little session on Youtube :)

Also, Solange, who is the younger, but just a talented, sister of Beyonce, has a new song out which is unlike the other stuff I've heard from her before and i am just absolutely loving it!

 And if all of these are a bit too mellow for you, this song never fails to get me up and dancing like a maniac and smile with it's 80s feel.

I love all genres of music, everything from opera and hip-hop to rock and good ol' pop are on my playlists, so if you have any new music or amazing new artists you could recommend to me, please leave it in the comments below!

What do you think to these artists?  Are you crushing on them or not that keen?

Hope you're all well.
Speak soon.  
A.x

Donna Wilson

Once again, i got enticed by ASOS. Every Sunday they have a fantastic event called Savvy Sunday, where they have a particular offer on that lasts for just 24 hours, and a couple of weekends back, there was one particular offer one based around accessories, and i decided to have a little snoop around.

A snazzy little scarf caught my eye, it was bright and colourful, and made me smile in this bitterly cold weather, and had such a brilliant print on it and i found out it was by a print artist that goes by the name of Donna Wilson. I definitely needed to find out some more about this brilliant artist! 

(image: Donna Wilson)

She has a brilliant way with colour and create the most cheerful and fun and whimsical pieces I've seen in a long time. Being quoted as a 'material marvel' and being 'wonderful with wool', there are pieces that are  adorably wacky, such as the fox scarf, to pieces that are bright, fun and so different to other stuff that's out there,yet still extremely wearable. I'm just kicking myself that i didn't know about this brilliant lady earlier!

(images: Donna Wilson)

When i received this little beauty through the post, i was amazed at how soft it was! I love the little cute and heartwarming tag and the fact it's made in Scotland. Manufacturing in the Great Britain is dying down and i always find it inspiring when companies still do, and i try to support them when i can. 

I absolutely love this new addition to my winter wardrobe and can see it being a regular for many years to come as it's great quality. I think it looks great brightening up a neutral outfit, or teamed up with another item that is a colour out of the scarf to highlight it.

With all the cold weather and Christmas coming up, so many of these items would be ideal for presents for loved ones of cheeky ones for yourself, with toys and scarves for kids or kits, prints and cushions for big kids at heart.

Donna has her own blog and also a website where you can buy all kinds of wonderful wonders.

http://donnawilsonsblog.blogspot.co.uk/p/donna-wilson.html

http://www.donnawilson.com/

So if you're feeling a bit blue from the cold weather and have a horrific cold like me, or work and assignments are piling up, go check out her website as i'm sure there's soemthing there that will bring a smile to your face.
And i highly suggest you keep an eye out for these Savvy Sundays on ASOS as they have some great offers and most of the time, is where i rack up all my goodies as the discounts are pretty substantial, and you also sometimes get to discover new brands or designers that you may not have come across before. Even when offers aren't on though, the also have 10% student discount all year round which is perfect for any students like me who are naughty and love to shop.

What do you think to Donna's prints? A fun and whimsical addition to adult life or should be left for kids?

Hope you're all well and keeping warm in this weather!
Speak soon.
A.x

Baby it's cold outside...

I am a big Christmas person, so i get into the festive move pretty early on and it is just getting more and more intense as Christmas draws nearer. So, with my festive jumper protecting me, i braved the cold.

On my way into uni today with Hannah, the backdrop was just beautiful. The was frost caressing every twig and leaf on the trees, and it was just so goregously wintery, like it was right out of a christmas card scene.

Along with a fetive jumper, that has carefully placed sequins and beads that sparkle like fairy lights, i also wore a skirt that just sums up winter and Christmas for me.

With strands of wool and golden threads running through it, i love the texture and look of this skirt and is unlinke anything that i own.

Hannah was also wrapped up warm in her cozy grey coat from Zara looking snug, with her leather rucksack in tow, ready for any frosty, fun adventure.

Walking through this racecourse everday, sometimes i forget how lovely the nature is within it. The weather just enhanced this and altough it may not be the Taj Mahal, it definitely shoudl be not taken for granted.

Do you look forward to the winter weather and have yoru fingers crossed for snow? Or do you find it more of a pain and a hindrence?

Coat: New Look, Jumper: Monsoon, Skirt: Mango, Faux fur collar: Coast, Boots: Timberland

Hope you're all well.
Speak soon.
A.x