the books i want to read this year (2019)

For the past 4 years, I have shared a range of books that I have set out to either read throughout the year or throughout the summer holidays. And I thought this would be the perfect post to come back to my blog with, as you will have noticed I have been a bit MIA over the past few months. But nonetheless I really enjoy reading, when I find the time to do it, so I wanted to share the books I want to read this summer but also the rest of the year.

Before I get started I just wanted to share that I actually have a Good Reads account which is where I track my 'yearly challenges', the books I have read and the books I want to read. So if you want to check out my account I have linked my 'to-read' bookshelf below- just click the widget and it will take you there.

1. TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET BY KAREN MCMANUS

2. TO ALL THE BOYS I LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN

3. A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER BY HOLLY JACKSON

4. YOU OWE ME A MURDER BY EILEEN COOK

I started the year with the challenge of reading 5 books, but last month I decided to change it to 4 because well I still haven't read a book this year. I mean its the end of July and I still haven't read a book so I am not sure I'll even read 4 but we can try. However, I still want to share 5 books anyway.

5. THIS LIE WILL KILL YOU BY CHELSEA PITCHER

So that is it for the books I want to try and read this year, or at least just read at some point. There is definitely a theme to the books but they are the books I love the most! Karen McManus is also releasing a sequel to 'one of us is lying' in January next year I believe and I am so excited about that because I loved that book so much last summer.

I hope you guys have a lovely summer doing whatever, I am working the majority of it but will have fun nonetheless. If you have any book recommendations I would LOVE to hear them. Again thank you so much for reading my blog and I'll be back soon.

 

photo diary | the vamps, O2 london

It has been a while... Last month was spent in a serious revision mode because of my university exams which ended on the 24th May. They were followed by a weekend away in London with Jodie, Sophie and Lauren seeing The Vamps on tour. If you have been reading my blog for a while then you will know that I am a massive Vamps fan and every year I go to their tour. 

So... it is that time of year again for the 'photo diary' of the vamps tour. I hope you enjoy and if you are a fellow vamps fan, did you go to tour? 

I want to start this post off with a little OOTD because I am trying to branch out in my clothing and I honestly loved this outfit. 

OOTD

top - pretty little thing

skirt - misguided

belt - pretty little thing

bag - h&m

jacket - misguided

shoes - vans

earrings - pretty little thing

THE SETLIST 

Just My Type
Personal
Wild Heart
For You
All The Lies
We Don't Care
Somebody To You
Waves
Middle Of The Night
What Your Father Says
Right Now
Hair Too Long
Can We Dance
Wake Up

(encore)
Cheater
Risk It All
Missing You
All Night

my recent favourites | jan - apr

Since going back to University in January I have found a lot of new favourites, and I thought now would be the perfect time to share them with you all.

SKINCARE & MAKE-UP

For the first time in forever, I have tried out new beauty products. This is mainly because I want to start making a conscious effort to use cruelty-free products and if possible, vegan ones. I had never realised how many brands don't test on animals themselves but the larger company they are owned by are doing this or test on them in China. furthermore, I am trying to move away to other products. Glossier, my all-time favourite skincare, is cruelty-free and so are all of my new favourite skincare & make-up items. If you didn't already know, the majority of Superdrug's own products are cruelty-free so I decided to try out one of their face scrubs. NYX is now vegan-friendly as well as being a cruelty-free brand!! So I jumped on the bandwagon and tried out the 'Can't stop won't stop concealer' and wow it is amazing, my new favourite - sorry collection lasting perfection.

Glossier - Balm Dotcom in Birthday & Rose
Superdrug - Vitamin E Facial Scrub
NYX - Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer
NYX - Tame & Frame Tinted brow pomade

FASHION

Gymshark - Everyday Jogger
Nike - Air Force 1

FILMS

Christopher Robin
Venom
The Highwaymen
Captain Marvel
Fiver Feet Apart
The Book Club

TV SHOWS

The Good Place
Chicago PD
Chicago Med
Jane the Virgin

YOUTUBE

Since going to University I have tried to watch more and more people who are also doing the same thing, and I came across Charlotte Emily. A 2nd-year Forensic Science student at the University of Lincoln. Charlotte vlogs her uni life as well as uploading to her 'main channel' which I love because you get to see both sides of her, however, I have to say my favourite thing is her vlogs - mainly because I prefer to watch them.

I also LOVE watching American youtubers who are at College, and I came across Abbey Asselin in the gals on the go facebook page and have been obsessed ever since. I came across Maggie MacDonald when another Kenzie mentioned her in a video and again, I have been obsessed ever since. It is so interesting to see the difference between a university in the UK and college in the US.

MUSIC

As you all (probably) know, I LOVE music but then again who doesn't? Since January I have already been to 3 concerts and fallen in love with some new music and some of my all time favourites also released new music! Don't forget to check out my April playlist which is linked in the sidebar, and each month that is where you will find the new playlist.

LANY - Malibu Nights
Busted - Half Way There
Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved
Bea Miller & 6LACK - it's not u it's me
Lennon Stella - BITCH (takes one to know one)
Jonas Brothers
Billie Eilish - WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?
The Vamps - Missing You

I have actually been home from University for 2 weeks now and have one more week left of the Easter holidays, which will consist of working Tues-Fri, watching ENDGAME (I am freaking out about it, not sure I am emotionally ready) and attempting to start my revision for my exams in May. Anyway, enough about my boring life at the moment, I hope you have enjoyed this post and thank you so much for actually reading!!

Meg x