In spirit of the festival season, I teamed up with TickPick to create my very own "Fauxchella" line up. I think this was possibly one of the most exciting things I have done.
TickPick is a super awesome website where you can buy and sell event tickets (ranging from concerts to the theatre!) so if you are looking for tickets to concerts or maybe even an NFL game when your fave band/singers play here in the UK be sure to check out TickPick for a no hidden fee ticket buying experience!

Onto my lineup:


I chose all these bands and singers because I looove them, and it would be the biggest privilege in the world to see them, now with TickPick, I might be able to!

Panic! At The Disco
As I've mentioned previously, panic! are my faaave band. Their music just does something for me? It's crazy, it gets me so emotional - HAHA!
My fave p!atd song at the moment is definitely That Green Gentleman. It's so cheery and I always have a good boogie to it!
Unfortunately, as they have gone their separate ways, we no longer have Ryans INCREDIBLE voice. But if you want some mega-feels watch their cover of Radiohead's Karma Police.

Fall Out Boy
I have also mentioned FOB in one of my posts before. I looove them. Patricks voice is super unique and sends a shiver down my spine, loool.
My fave track by them at the moment is 'I don't care', it makes me feel sassy as I walk down the street with my earphones in.. haha.

Twenty One Pilots
Josh and Tyler are brilliant. They are such lovely people and their music is super inspiring.
I don't want to repeat myself too much in this post, but as I picked these people, I will end up saying they're my favourites. Which, they are!!
My fave tunes by them are polarize and lovely.

My Chemical Romance
Don't get me started on MCR, I will cry. Just listen to them!
My fave is I don't love you.

The Wombats
The Wombats are a bit different to the rest of the bands I am including in this post. They're more chill, more indie.. I love them so much nonetheless.
My fave tooons are Tokyo - vampires and wolves and Greek Tragedy.

The Beatles
The Beatles are always a classic, I don't think I will EVER stop loving them. I could write five paragraphs about why I love them and my favourite songs. Although, sadly we are a world without George and John, they will always be in my heart.
I could NEVER pick one of two of my favourite songs... its just too hard.

The Hunna
For me, The Hunna have been a recent discovery, I heard them on Kerrang radio once and have loved them since.
My favourite song by them is you & me.

Andy Black
You may know him as Andy Biersack or Andy from BVB. I find BVB quite a scary band, I won't lie to you. But Andy's voice is so beautiful, I just love him!
My fave song is Stay Alive.

Simon & Garfunkel
As you might be able to see, my music taste varies a lot, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are incredible. I find Paul's voice super relaxing and soothing and find he has a generally lovely voice.
My fave is I am a rock, 100%!!

I hope you liked this post, it was a bit of a different one!
Don't forget to check out TickPick!
See you soon,
Tabby x
*Although this post is a collaboration, all views are my own*

That is all from my trip to Overstrand.

School is often seen as a place where EVERYONE hates, and I, myself do dislike it from time to time, but it is the reason i'm able to blog and use the correct 'you're' or 'they're', and let me tell you that alone makes me very grateful.. it is also most probably the reason you're able to read this.

anyway, what I'm getting at is school is a place which builds us up as people, what with interaction with our peers, forming some of the closest and most amazing friendships at school and just learning how to read and write.

I thought i'd go into depth as to why school can be a pretty snazzy place...

reason 1
correct grammar. for me, being a blogger, correct grammar is VERY important. also just in every day life, correct grammar is essential. I know a LOT of people who still have incorrect grammar, but I remember my year 6 teacher drilling the difference between 'your' and 'you're' into me, and I feel blessed she did this.

reason 2
you should just be grateful you're getting an education. 67 million primary school aged children are denied education. that is a hefty number, and it'll most probably keep growing.

reason 3
being a girl attending secondary school, I got jabs against HPV. in short, HPV is a virus, which can cause multiple diseases, some being low, some being high risk. in the worst case scenario, it can cause cervical cancer. I cannot begin to explain how incredibly appreciative I am for this jab, which could possibly save my life. although giving me a dead arm for a couple of days, the concept of this jab puts a lot into perspective.

reason 4
lessons CAN be fun. some lessons are a bore, yes. but some can be interesting, some you can have a laugh in. have the right mind-set and they will be fun and interesting.

reason 5
finally, school can create incredible friendships. I know without school I wouldn't have met my best friend, Aimee. we both went to different primary schools and met through high school. she is one of the most amazing people I've ever met, shes always fun, loving and funny. I would be lost without her.
(soz for the cheese if you're reading this, Aimee)


I hope if school has been a bit of a chore this has put it into perspective.
What is your favourite lesson?
Love as always,
Tabby x

as summer is in full spring (lol who am I kidding, a coat was VERY necessary the other day) I want to ditch the hundreds of layers and be able to chuck a blazer or cardi on over a thin top.

with the weather not being too horrific this weekend, I seized the chance for an outfit post. I am in no way a fashion guru but I thought it might be fun to show you what sort of thing I like to wear.

shirt
my mum and I were buying boring school clothing from Marks and Sparks, when we went to pay and I walked past this and just HAD to try it on, I knew i'd love it from the second I saw it. you can wear it with jeans for a casual everyday look or spice it up for a time when you go out (fyi, I rarely leave the house so it's more of a casual affair for me, lool)

jeans
this jeans have survived a helluva lot. I've had them for sooo long and they used to be my mums, so they've been well loved. topshop jeans are my favee, they're so comfy. initially coming with no holes in, they have worn down a lot and I unfortunately stuck my hand straight through them, meaning they have a peculiar thigh hole (new trend?!), anyway if you're searching for the perfect jean, I would recommend topshop, as although they are v pricey, they are sooo worth it!

earrings
these are my favourite earrings, I never used to like hoops, feeling they could look tacky but I've changed my mind, I love them. being super simplistic you can wear other jewellery without looking like you robbed accessorize (or primark for my former very naïve-hoop-hating self). definitely a smaller pair is recommended for school as I got asked to take these ones out by a supply who doesn't work at my school, lool. but, of course, I did ;)

shoes
white converse are a staple in many peoples wardrobes, they're super comfy and look great with almost every outfit! I saw these pretty daisies and had to stop to take a photo with them - how cute are they?

At the weekend, I decided to head over to feel unique. This is a site I've never visited before but I fell in love instantly. with a vast arrange of makeup and beauty products, who could say no?

I picked up five products and don't think I've ever been so excited for a package to arrive! I thought i'd share what I bought.

Zoella 'Lets Spritz' body mist
I saw this round my friends house and smelt it and it smelt lush. lush isn't a word I am usually compelled to use as i find it cringeeeyy, but that is the word i would use to sum this perfume up. It's fruity and perfect for summer/spring. I cannot get enough of it.
Zoella Candy Cream Body Lotion
As this was only £3.35, I couldn't say no. For one, it smells amazing, and the pink bead things fascinate me!! I put this on my skin around 4, and could still smell it at 9. With long lasting and one of the nicest scents EVER, I am officially in love.
I feel like I might need to buy a few more of these before they're all sold out!
Sleek Blush - 'Rose Gold'
For only £4.49, I was extremely surprised by this blush, it is absolutely BEAUT! I have never tried anything from sleek so was slightly dubious but will 100% be buying more from there.
This blush is a gorgeous pinky coral with iridescent (typical blogging word, lol) sparkles. It hasn't got that pigmentation that makes you look like a clown, which is definitely a plus, loll. but it is still very pigmented, just adding a pretty pink flush to your cheeks.
NYX Eyeshadow - 'Dayclub'
This gorgeous gold captivated me the second I set my eyes on it. You need to pack a lot on your brush for it to be opaque but it's absolutely stunning. As it was only £3.50 I was slightly sceptical as to whether it would be very good, but it's sosoososo pretty. I have worn it everyday this week!!

What have you been loving so far this month?
Tabby x

Over time, things change. People change. Tastes change. Styles change.
Recently, I myself have changed. I no longer think having 20 friends is the only way I will be happy and the only way my world will spin round. I no longer think I have to live my life being 'cool' and 'popular' for people to like me.
Change is good, it could be what is separating you from your happiness. It may just be changing the time you get up in the morning. It does not have to be anything drastic.

My personal changes have varied, from large to small but all affect me. I thought I would share some with you all.

Friends: tricky subject for most teenage girls and boys. Even though I am over half way through high school, I still know friendship is a tricky subject for many people. In life, arguments are inevitable unless you lock yourself away from all human kind, and anything that could cause an argument (which sounds like bliss when you're trapped in a classroom of what feels like screaming pterodactyls).
Having 1 or 2 friends who you know you can trust is 100 times better than having 15 who will bitch about you behind your back and be nice to your face - now that is horrific. I have got to a point where I know who I can trust, and who I don't think I want to know that secret including the swimming pool, oops!!

Music: I used to be into pop music, but could never find someone I was really into, and one day, I fell into a dark hole of youtube, and found Panic! At The Disco, I write sins not tragedies. I had heard people talk about them before and thought, meh, what have I got to lose? I instantly loved it, I remember listening to it on repeat for a few days. I then thought 'I haven't listened to their other music' and this was where my love for panic! embarked. I have just ordered a shirt with Brendon Uries face on it, obsession going too far? I do not think so.
While getting into p!atd, I discovered other bands, like fall out boy, twenty one pilots, my chemical romance. Initially I thought, no, I will never be an emo. I refuse to listen to fob or mcr, they are scary!!! Boy, was I wrong. I love them, also.
 Emo shouldn't be a word used to stereotype a group of people with. I admit, I would use it in a negative way, thinking all 'emos' were scary when I was younger. But we are all the same, we vary, yes, but if we all liked the same thing that would be boring. It is OKAY to be different. Just because you like a band which scream in their songs, you wear thick eyeliner, you don't wear makeup at all, does NOT mean you can be looked down at, judged, laughed at, stigmatised. You are the same as that person who has a passion for classical music, your likes just differ. That isn't a bad thing. Embrace your differences, you are you. Be the best you possibly can.

 Makeup & hair: this is not a massive change in my life, but it is still a change. I always used to think long hair was the thang for me, but since I have cut my hair short, I realised, long hair is most definitely not my 'thang'. If you're not feeling your hair, try a hair cut. It could be what you need to get your self loving back on track.
Now, I never wanted to go out without my makeup on, I still do not but I feel more comfortable in my own skin. Feeling comfortable in your skin is so important, and it saddens me so much when people say self love is bigheaded and silly, as it really isn't. It is SO important. Self love should be romanticised, not seen as vain. Please, if you take one thing from this post, promote self love. Love yourself, love your flaws because they are what makes you, you, and you are amazing.
On that happy note, see you soon.
Much love, Tabby x