Where We Are? On the Road Again!!

Basically the only good thing that happened to me last year was that I got see One Direction on their Where We Are Tour. And the only good thing that has happened to me this year so far is that I got to see 1D again. As cheesy as it sounds, this band managed to help me get through these tough times with their music and gave me something to look forward to. Because there is nothing I love more than the anticipation you feel as you count down the days leading up the concert, the nervous excitement on the actual day of the concert, waiting in line, scanning your ticket and finding your seat, and finally the way the lights dim and your heart drops and you see THEM. For a few hours you forget everything and you're just so happy. Now I know there's been a whole lot of drama surrounding the boys lately (Zayn leaving, Louis is going to be a dad?!, etc.,) but they are a welcome distraction to my life right now. Anyway, here are the pictures I took at both concerts!

Where We Are: Shitty seats but looking back I like the way the pictures turned out and also, Zayn was there. But to be honest I barely remember what happened at the concert except that Harry kept wishing some guy named Rafael a happy birthday and I really liked the way he pronounced the name.

On The Road Again: I have to admit that I actually liked this concert a lot better than last year's because Harry interacted with the crowd a lot, there were cute interactions between Liam, Louis, and Niall, plus I had field seats. But alas, the only good view I had was of the giant screen. I was actually still pretty far from the stage and while the boys were on the catwalk I could only see their backs. There were also so many people around that it was really difficult to hold still and get a good picture. Especially of Harry who flits about on stage, a true Jagger-esque frontman, dancing seductively in gold Dior boots, captivating and engaging the audience to clap,stomp, and moan along with him. The boy oozes charm I tell you. As for the other boys: Niall is sunshine and happiness on stage, playing his guitar and dancing around. Louis was all giggles and quite the stunner with his killer cheek bones, slick quiff, and sleeveless shirts. And sweet, darling Liam (whose parents were in the audience how cute!) with the magic voice was a good sport when Louis dared him to break dance after losing a game or rock, paper, scissors.

Photoshoot: Grace Hartzel by Theo Wenner for i-D Magazine

Grace looking every bit the glam music fan in glitter tights and green platform heels in this spread for i-D Pre-Spring 2015.

Photoshoot: Natasha Poly in Vogue Turkey

Here we have the gorgeous Natasha channeling the equally stunning Blondie lead singer, Debbie Harry, in an aptly named spread: Ah Deborah. Photos by Cuneyt Akeroglu.

Music Ask

In keeping up with the "new year, new posts" theme, I thought this would be a fun little "get-to know-me" music questionnaire that I found on tumblr. Feel free to comment/discuss or answer it yourself!

Favorites:

1. Favorite Band: The Beatles obvs
2. Favorite Song: Something by The Beatles
3. Favorite Album: Rubber Soul
4. Favorite Era: The freewheelin' 60's!!
5. Favorite Guitarist: Jimmy Page
6. Favorite Bassist: John Entwistle
7. Favorite Singer: Harry Styles
8. Favorite Drummer: Keith Moon
9. Favorite Genre: Rock/Pop
10. Favorite Member: John Lennon. I'm assuming from my fave band cos I have a fav member in ALL the bands I like.

Would You Rather:

11. Would you rather write poetry with Bob Dylan or Jim Morrison? Dylan cos I figure my style of writing is more compatible with his.
12. Would you rather write a song with Pete Townshend or Jack White? Pete Townshend cos tbh I haven't gotten into Jack's stuff yet.
13. Would you rather jam out with Keith Richards or Joan Jett? Keith all day everyday.
14. Would you rather party with Janis Joplin or Keith Moon? Janis Joplin. I just know we'd have sooo much fun, we'd drink and wear fur coats.
15. Would you rather marry Alex Turner or Ezra Koenig? Alex Turner of course, we both still have the iPhone 4s, so clearly we are meant to be.
16. Would you rather date Debbie Harry or St. Vincent? Deffo Debbie.
17. Would you rather die with Kurt Cobain or John Lennon? Neither, I'd try to save both of them.
18. Would you rather dress like David Bowie or Syd Barrett? David Bowie for obvious reasons.
19. Would you rather dance with Ian Curtis or Mick Jagger? Mick Jagger and no, not because of the song.
20. Would you rather protest with Joan Baez or Roger Waters? Joan Baez cos she's hella cool.

Opinions:

21. The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? The Beatles hands down.
22. Is music "good" nowadays? Um, yes.
23. Should bands break up over band members deaths? Idk man, they should definitely reunite for reunions and special occasions that's for sure.
24. George Harrison or Eric Clapton? George Harrison cos he's the best.
25. Thoughts on Feminism in rock? I honestly don't know much about this, and as cliche as it sounds, I hate these type of labels. Can women be just as rock and roll as men? The answer is yes.
26. Is school as bad as Roger Waters makes it out to be or is it as necessary as Paul Mccartney says it is? Deffo and totes necessary.
27. Thoughts on Yoko Ono? Do not like her one bit.
28. Do you believe there should be an age limit to bands? No of course not, you can totally be rock and roll at 16 or 60.
29. Is musical fanaticism simply a fad for teenagers? For some yes, but for me, well just look at this blog.
30. Best modern band: This is difficult but I have to say Arctic Monkeys.

Have You Ever:

31. Have you ever cried over a band? yes, deffo not ashamed.
32. Have you ever screamed over a band? yes
33. Have you ever kissed a poster of CD? unfortunately yes
34. Have you ever spent too much time fantasizing over a band (or being in a band)? yes
35. Have you ever bought overpriced merchandise? yes
36. Have you ever tried dressing like a band member? All the time. My current style icon is Harry Styles. You can expect a post about this sometime soon, hopefully.
37. Have you ever legitimately fallen in love with a band member? I'm in love with like 10 band members right now tbh.
38. Have you ever considered becoming a groupie? yes
39. Have you ever met a band member? Not really, but I've been in the glorious presence of several band members and let me tell you, it is electrifying and magical and I totally recommend it.
40. Have you ever annoyed anyone over your music obsessiveness? Yes and I don't care!!

Would You Ever:

41. Would you ever follow a band? yes
42. Would you ever become a Groupie? yes
43. Would you ever drop acid with Syd Barrett (and risk schizophrenia)? No
44. Would you ever smoke a joint with Bob Dylan? yes
45. Would you ever marry Mick Jagger (he's slept with 4,000+ women and I don't think he'll stop for a marriage)? Yes, I need someone to pay for my student loans.
46. Would you ever crowd surf (to get closer to the band in a violent crowd)? No, I hate concert crowds.
47. Would you ever time travel (with risk of getting lost in space) to meet your favorite band? Hell yes.
48. Would you ever strive to become a rockstar? Not really, cos I can't sing and I can't play instruments or write songs.
49. Would you ever break up with Alex Turner? No, never, absolutely not. Or, maybe, so he can write an amazing breakup album all about our relationship and you can bet I would take him back.
50. Would you ever collaborate with One Direction (for a mountain of money)? Yes, I would also do it for free cos they are my favorite boys.

Who's Cuter:

51. Paul McCartney or Keith Moon? Paul
52. John Lennon or George Harrison? John
53. Alex Turner or Joshua Hayward? Alex of course
54. Grace Slick or Joan Baez? Grace
55. St. Vincent or Debbie Harry? Debbie
56. Kurt Cobain or Dave Grohl? Kurt
57. Damon Albarn or Liam Gallagher? Damon
58. Courtney Love or Madonna? Ugh, Courtney I guess
59. Jimmy Page or Robert Plant? Robert only cos I lean more towards those golden curls than Jimmy's black ones.
60. David Bowie or Keith Richards? Keith

Who's Better:

61. Lennon/McCartney or Jagger/Richards? Lennon and McCartney.

62. Keith Moon or John Bonham? Keith

63. Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton? Hendrix
64. Donovan or Bob Dylan? Dylan
65. Debbie Harry or Madonna? Debbie
66. Michael Jackson or Queen? Queen
67. Hole or Nirvana? Nirvana
68. The Horrors or Arctic Monkeys? Arctic Monkeys
69. Buddy Holly or Chuck Berry? Buddy Holly
70. The Ramones or Sex Pistols? The Ramones

Top Five: Beauty Products

Hello, Happy New Year everyone!! Seeing as this is a time to start things afresh, I decided to come up with a sort of different type of post. This shall be my top 5 beauty products for the New Year. Let's get started!

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo

I've heard about the wonders of dry shampoo for years now, but 2014 was the year I decided to finally try and see the magic that comes inside this spray bottle. Let me tell you, this stuff is AMAZING! It comes in a variety of scents (my personal fave is Floral and Flirty Blush) and leaves your hair looking, feeling, and smelling great. Perfect if you skipped a day washing your hair or just want some extra texture and volume.

2. e.l.f Eyeliner Pencil.

I use this pencil for my eyebrows actually. It's inexpensive and glides on smooth, what else can you ask for? I use it in brown though, because black looks too harsh on the eyebrows.


3. Maybeline Telescopic Mascara

This could be the best mascara ever. I use it all the time and get compliments on how long my lashes look. Layer it on to get those spidery looking lashes that are so in right now.


4.Wet 'n' Wild Lipsticks

There are many colors to choose from, and not only that but the color can go from light to highly pigmented when layered. Plus the color looks the same on your lips as it does in the tube which is great, you actually get the color you actually want. The best thing though? They're only like a dollar each. My go-to colors are Nouveau Pink and Purty Perssimmon You can also combine lipsticks to create your own original colors!


5. OCC Lip Tar

Yes, I know another lip product but lip tar is amazing! It comes in a variety of colors that are matte, glossy, and/or glittery. You can also mix these liquid lipsticks together to create unique shades. Slightly expensive, but a little goes a long way and best of all, the color stays on all day!

Photoshoot: Miles McMillan by Guy Aroch

Miles channeling Jim Morrison in a spread for British GQ.