Mid Year Non Beauty Favourites

                           

It's that time of the year where I round up my five favourite beauty and non beauty favourites of the year so far. Today I'm starting with my non beauty favourites, including movie, music and tv show.

My favourite movie of the year so far has to be Avengers Infinity War. I've seen quite a few good films this year but Infinity War beats them all. I don't know where to start or what to say that I didn't say in my May Favourites. Packed full of characters Marvel has spent ten years developing and introducing, this movie rips the hearts out of every Marvel fan, especially in the first five minutes. There were parts I laughed, held my best friends hand in suspense, nearly cried, covered my face when I couldn't laugh and slapped my poor best friends leg in shock when something badass or very shocking happen. Trust me that last one happened a lot. Avengers 4 is over a year away and if the reports are anything to go by then it's going to be even worse for Marvel fans that Infinity War was.

There's been a few albums I've adored so far this year but the one I've constantly had on repeat comes from the ridiculously talented Camila Cabello. Her self titled debut album caught my attention just after it was released and ever since I've not been able to stop listening to it. Havana of course is a firm favourite but Consequences, Something's Gotta Give and Into It are my all time favourites that get cranked up whenever they come on. I love every song on this album and that's a rarity for me. Only two other albums have managed to do that for me, Carrie Underwood's Storyteller album and Kelly Clarkson's Meaning Of Life album.

For TV so far this year it's been a toss up between the Strike Back reboot and Silent Witness but I think Silent Witness just pips Strike Back to the post. Series 21 carried on several storylines from the previous series and made for an emotion packed series with plenty of twists and turns as well as plot lines that got people talking and tackled very relevant issues in everyday life. I absolutely adore Silent Witness, it's my go to when I'm feeling a bit down in the dumps as it takes my mind off of everything and makes me focus on working out who the killer is. However Strike Back does get a honourable mention as the end of the series was astounding and I can't wait to see where they take the new series which they're currently filming.

When I'm not writing for here, at work, out with friends or in the kitchen baking, I like to watch YouTube. A lot of YouTube. I have a ton of favourites but someone who I absolutely love watching is Kalyn Nicholson. She's such an upbeat lifestyle/fashion/beauty YouTuber who inspires, relaxes and empowers in every single one of her videos. I always feel more zen and relaxed after watching on of her videos. Her outlook on life is just so positive and even though she acknowledges the bad, she always manages to maintain a positive outlook on life. If you haven't watched her videos before I recommend you do. Not only will you find your inner peace watching her but afterwards your inner girl boss will appear and shit will get done.

And my last favourite so far this year is again something I mentioned in last months favourites but I'm totally addicted so it had to be mentioned here. Around April time I started to try dairy free alternatives with my milk and coffee. A lot of it came from coffees made with normal milk giving me headaches and occasionally when I'd treat myself to a milkshake, the formula would leave me feeling sick and would lay quite heavily in my stomach. I tried Soya and Oat milk products but they didn't seem to agree with me. That is until I tried this. The Califia XX Espresso Cold Brew With Almond Milk is the answer to all my prayers. It's dairy free so it doesn't sit heavily in my stomach, the coffee doesn't give me a headache and compared to other non dairy options doesn't make me ill a few hours after drinking it. Sure it costs a bit more but it's worth it if I can indulge in my caffeine fix without having to worry about getting a crippling headache a few hours later.

Recipe: Nutella Cupcakes

       

At the weekend I attempted to make Nutella Marshmallow Fudge and it failed on an epic scale. But I had two hundred grams of melted Nutella to use and whilst it was tempting to just eat, I tried something different in hopes of it working. And by golly didn't it work. These cupcakes are light, moist, full flavoured and just melt in the mouth. 

Ingredients 

- 200g Nutella, melted 

- 100g Caster Sugar

- 100g Butter/Stork 

- 100g Self Raising Flour 

- 2 Eggs 

Method

1- Pre heat your oven to 180C. Line a 12 hole muffin/cupcake tin with paper cases. 

2- Melt the Nutella in a Bain-Marie over a low heat. It always sounds tempting to turn the temperature up to get your Nutella/Chocolate to melt quicker but in fact it's only increasing its likeliness to burn. When it comes to melting ingredients, slow and steady is the best way to go. 

3- Once it's completely melted, refrain from eating it and leave to one side to cool to room temperature. 

4- Into your mixing bowl place the sugar and the butter and beat until creamy and pale. 

5- Then add in one egg at a time alongside a spoonful of flour and beat until completely combined. I always advise having a rubber/silicone spatula to hand to scrape around the sides, ensuring everything is completely combined into the mix. 

6- Once both eggs are beaten in, add the rest of the flour and fold gently into the mixture. Again take your spatula intermittently and scrape around the edges so everything is combined and nothing is clinging to the sides of the bowl. 

7- When everything is completely combined take your now cooled Nutella and pour into the mixture. Then beat until it's completely incorporated and the mixture is a lovely chocolately brown shade. 

8- Spoon into paper cases. I find using a ice cream scoop is perfect for getting an even amount of mixture in each case. This mixture can also make more than your standard dozen so have a spare cupcake tin ready if you still have mixture left over. 

9- Pop into the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. 

10- Once cooked, leave them in the tin to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. I do advise enjoying them warm though as the Nutella comes through even more and they just melt in the mouth.  

2017 Non Beauty Favourites

On Monday I shared my make up favourites with you, on Wednesday it was the turn of my skincare favourites and today it's time to share with you my Non Beauty Favourites of 2017.

TV

I didn't get to watch as much a TV as I'd liked to last year, something I plan on resolving this year but there were several series that I did enjoy and could happily watch time and time again. The first is the new series of Strike Back. With a different cast than previous series, I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it but the combination of a fresh cast and a series of kick ass action sequences has propelled it into favourite status. Another favourite of mine is Criminal Minds. I quite like watching a few episodes of this after work to just switch off. But I also like the fact that it makes me think and I always give myself a pat on the back when I guess the killer correctly. And the last is a national favourite which took an overhaul this year. Bake Off season is my favourite time of the year. It's not only a thoroughly enjoyable programme but it also makes me want to unleash my inner Mary Berry and bake tons of goodies. I didn't think it would be as good without Mary Berry and Sue and Mel but I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait for the next series. 

Albums

This year has been a good year for album releases. My favourite album of the whole year comes from Kelly Clarkson. I stumbled across her single Love So Soft by accident back in September and knew from that one single I would need her album when it was released. And I was disappointed. Meaning Of Life is along the same lines as Carrie Underwood's Storyteller a couple of years ago. It instantly hooked me in and I've spent everyday since it's release in October listening to it. I can't chose an ultimate favourite from the album but Whole Lotta Woman is a very strong, female empowering song that I listen to when I get ready for the day. Lady Antebellum's Heartbreak was my Summer soundtrack and it's country/pop hybrid meant that the songs stuck in my head for days. Famous, The Stars, This City and Army are some of my favourite songs not only because the melody sticks for days but they hold a poignant note that coincides with my actual life. Kathleen Munroe released her highly anticipated debut album. And it certainly didn't disappoint. Oblivion is a folksy gem that has haunting melodies and thought provoking lyrics. Good Name is my favourite out of the album, it's unique melody a somewhat upbeat turn to the album. If you loved her self entitled EP then you'll love this as well. And finally my favourite artist Johnny Strong collaborated with Bryan Arrigo to release a five song EP that just screamed out to me from the first chord. It has that distinct sound of Strong to it but Arrigo's vocals give it a unique twist that makes it easy to listen to for hours on end. 

Films

To say 2017 was a good year for film is an understatement. There was something released for everyone and I made a valiant effort to go and see something new each month. The year started with Beauty And The Beast, a film I've since watched a dozen times and never grown bored off. The casting, the scenery, the songs and the film as a whole was amazing. If you haven't seen it, I highly suggest you go watch it. Fast And Furious 8 followed on from that and this one I went to see with a little bit of hesitation. I wasn't sure how they were going to carry on the saga without Paul Walker's character but they managed to and produced a brilliant film that had laughs, shocks and plenty of action. Rumour has it that Jordana Brewster will reprising her role as Mia in number nine, so I'm intrigued to see how that plays out. June brought us Wonder Woman and whilst I'm not a big fan of DC, I am a big fan of Gal Gadot. And she brought the house down. Wonder Woman was full of action, laughs and comic book goodness but it also had a strong female empowerment to it and I for one left the theatre feeling as if I could take on the world. Which brings us to another strong female lead film. Atomic Blonde starring Charlize Theron was a whirlwind of action, female empowerment, a cracking soundtrack and a wardrobe to die for. It's a film you need to focus on otherwise you'll get lost but Theron knocks it out the park as does James McAvoy who is nearly unrecognisable in his role. And the final film of the year was the most anticipated for me. Kingsmans: The Golden Circle was the one release I was adamant about seeing. And it didn't disappoint. Like it's predecessor The Secret Service, TGC brought an outlandish take on the spy genre with a modern day twist. Taron Egerton was amazing as main character Eggsy and there was amazing supporting roles from the likes of Mark Strong and Elton John who is just a national treasure in my eyes after this. 

YouTube

YouTube is a big part of my year and I spend hours catching up with videos from my favourite YouTubers. However there have been four that created amazing content all year long and earned themselves a loyal subscriber. Victoria from Inthefrow not only creates gorgeous videos but has an arsenal of insanely gorgeous photos on her Instagram and blog. She works hard and is always striving to do the best she possibly can and in my eyes she is the epitome of a girl boss. The next two go hand in hand with each other. You can't watch one without watching the other. Alix from Icovetthee and Suzie from Hello_October are not only stunning but are down to earth and hard working women. I love the normality that comes from their vlogs which include cooking dinner and decluttering/cleaning their homes. Plus their friendship is the definition of friendship goals and reminds me a lot of me and my best friend Jasmin. And I couldn't talk about my favourite YouTubers without mentioning the Queen of skincare herself. Caroline Hirons may not post as regularly as the others but her videos are always enjoyable, humorous and informative. As somebody who has no qualifications in the beauty industry, I find Hirons videos to be great lessons in not only products and their uses but also in application. If you go subscribe to any new YouTubers this year, make sure it's one of these four, you won't be disappointed.

Top 5 Non-Beauty Favourites Of 2017 So Far

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Fast And Furious 8
Beauty And The Beast
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Handbag

Last week I shared with you my Top 5 Beauty Favourites of 2017 So Far and thought it only fair I share with you, my Top 5 Non Beauty Favourites Of 2017 So Far.

 My first non beauty favourite has to be Pinterest. I can lose hours on it, scrolling through baking recipes/ideas, fashion ideas, tattoos, piercings and cute kitten pics. I am literally obsessed with it and will go on there to have a 'quick' browse and still be there a good half an hour or more later.

My next non beauty favourite so far this year has to be Beauty And The Beast. From the moment I saw the final trailer I just had to go and see it. I drove my mum mad singing the soundtrack repeatedly on the countdown to seeing it and even as I write this I'm singing Belle in my head. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans and Josh Gad are absolutely amazing and really captured the essence of the original animated characters whilst simultaneously bringing something of their own to it. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD and know I'll be watching countless times when it does.

Another movie favourite of mine this year has to be Fast And Furious 8. Now a lot people said that they didn't enjoy this installment of the franchise but I thoroughly did. Sure I wasn't keen on the whole Dom has a kid storyline but I liked the idea of it being centered around bringing the family back as one, something that has been strong since Day One. I also really enjoyed the additions of Jason Statham and Scott Eastwood and I'm still looking forward to seeing what installment nine has in store for us.

And it wouldn't be a mid year favourites if I didn't mention one of the best movies to be released this year. I'm a Marvel girl at heart but when it was announced that Gal Gadot would be playing Wonder Woman I decided I could be a bit more lenient with my loyalties. And I'm glad I did. Wonder Woman not only is a brilliant, action packed, thrill ride that leaves you amazed by the end but also leaves you feeling empowered as a women and makes you feel like you can do anything. I left the cinema with such a girl power rush it seemed unreal. I loved it and can't wait to see Gal as Diana Prince in Justice League which comes out on my birthday later in the year.

And my last favourite so far this year has to be my bargain handbag from Primark. I'd spent ages looking for a Chloe-esque dupe but couldn't find any that were remotely the same or the right size. Until I saw this in Primark one day. Sure it's not exactly a Chloe dupe but it's structure and style reminds me a lot of  the Chloe and other designers styles I've seen. It's so spacious but not overly clunky or cumbersome. It's a leather like material around the base of the bag and the closing flap is more suede in feel. It gives it a more expensive feel and really adds a little something to an outfit.

2016 Non-Beauty Favourites

It's time to wrap these yearly favourites up and closing it off is my 2016 Non-Beauty Favourites. So today I'll be talking you through my favourite movies through to my favourite songs of the year.

Favourite Films: 2016 was a good year for cinema. There were quite a few I loved but these four are the ones I've gone and watched time and time again. My ultimate favourite of the year is Daylight's End. I've lost count the amount of times I've watched this. It stars Johnny Strong, Lance Henriksen, Chad Law and Gary Cairns. It's a zombie/post apocalyptic film that is jam packed full of action. It's only a shame I can't get it on DVD or I would've watched it more. Captain America: Civil War is another film I've watched constantly this year, it has a stellar cast and a brilliant plot that sets up the next phase in the MCU Universe well. Batman VS Superman was another superhero movie that caught my eye and whilst I haven't watched it constantly I still thoroughly enjoyed. It set up the plots for this year's Wonder Woman film and the Justice League nicely. Deadpool was the film for laughs this year and I can safely say that it never fails to make me laugh. Ryan Reynolds really comes into his own as an actor with this film and I think because he did such a good job, we'll be seeing more Deadpool in the future.

Favourite Album/s: There's only been one album that has really grabbed me this year and it didn't come out until the end of the year. Glory Day's from Little Mix is infectious and once you've heard one song then you'll find yourself listening to them all, repeatedly. Shout Out To My Ex is a stand out song but so is FU, Private Show and the acoustic version of their new single Touch. Until last week I was listening to this album and this album only. An honourable mention goes to Axiom by The Valerio Incident but as I only brought it last week I didn't think it fair to put it into my yearly favourites.

Favourite TV Shows: There hasn't been many TV shows that I've been addicted to this year but there were some. Silent Witness was my ultimate favourite for the year and I'm so glad the new series on screens now. It's one that makes you think and the characters are brilliantly written and likeable. I caught up on Hawaii Five 0 and am now currently enjoying Season 7. This is a show I can always go back to and watch randomly but the last two series have been amazing. Grimm is a show I started and quickly got addicted to. I'm only halfway through series two but from what I've seen it's full of surprises and plot twists. Another one I can dip in and out of and not lose too much of the plot. And one that I've tried to finish countless times this year but never managed is Slasher. This is a horror TV show and has the ability to make you shit your pants. Starring Katie McGrath this centres around a woman who moves back into the house where her parents were killed. Just after her arrival, a masked figure who looks the same as her parent's killer shows up and it just gets very gruesome from there. I can only get about six episodes in everytime I try and watch this. There's just something about it that makes me crap my pants and I have to turn it off. Anyone who can handle that type of series will love this but I need to work on finishing it.

 Favourite YouTubers:YouTube is always a big part of my year and I can spend countless hours watching the latest beauty videos. And there has been four beauty youtubers that I've absolutely loved this year. The first is CoffeebreakwithDani. She is such a positive, upbeat, down to earth, passionate beauty guru who makes brilliant videos that span a good half an hour and are perfect for when I'm soaking in the bath or just lounging around. The second is Hello_October (Suzie), Suzie is such a down to earth, every woman type of person. She doesn't make out like she's someone else and always creates flawless make up looks. Following Suzie is Alix from Icovetthee. Alix and Suzie are usually found in each other's videos but Alix's videos on her own are just as good. She's very down to earth, honest and because she has a fairer skintone I feel she's a bit more relatable. Finally there is Victoria from Inthefrow. Now she can be a bit more luxury based than the others but I really do enjoy endulging in her videos and lusting after her stunning wardrobe. A brilliant youtuber to watch if you're looking for fashion as well as make up. She never gets a look wrong and always has me lusting after her wardrobe. Go check this girls out, they're pretty bloody brilliant.

Inspirational Women: If you follow me on Instagram then you'll know I have a lot of love for women who are fierce, strong, independent, intelligent, talented and passionate. There are quite a few who I admire but these four women are the ones who constantly inspired me throughout 2016. Kathleen Munroe is an actress/singer who creates some of the best/alternative music out there. Her debut EP Munroe was in my 2015 favourites and still to this day is one of my favourite albums. Emilia Fox is an actress who appears in Silent Witness but just oozes grace, elegance and speaks up for what she believes in a lot like Sophia Bush who is just a queen. She isn't scared to speak her mind, stand up for things she sees as unjust and has a heart that is all encomapssing. She supports charities, motivational causes and her tribe. She is a true inspiration and her strength inspires me to work harder at myself as a person. And finally we have Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. This woman is one hell of an entepretuer. With several successful ranges with Marks and Spencers, Rosie has a drive that is inspiring and makes me thrive to work harder and to ignore the doubts that can occasionally creep in. I'm pretty sure she doesn't let doubts get her down so why should I let them get me down. I can safely say that their inspiring work will kick my ass into working even harder in 2017.

Top 5 Non Beauty Favourites of 2016 So Far

So 2016 has been a pretty good year both Beauty and Non Beauty Favourites wise.And so I thought I'd share with you my Top 5 Non Beauty Favourites of the year so far today. I thought this would be good idea to have a mid year review to see if the next six months are just as good.

Captain America Civil War
This is the only film I've been excited to see this year. I'm a massive Marvel fan and try to see each new release in the cinema and this was no exception. If you haven't seen this, then Civil War is a continuation of both The Winter Solider and Age Of Ultron. In it you see Captain America (Chris Evans) butt heads with Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) over whether The Avengers need to be monitored or not. Throw in Cap's old friend Bucky (Sebastian Stan) and everything literally goes to shit. They're once dsyfunctional but working family is torn apart as Cap works to keep Bucky alive whilst Iron Man would like nothing more to bring him to justice. It's packed full of action, brilliantly choreographed fight scenes and witty one liners. If you've been a fan of Marvel for a while then this next installment in the Captain America Series won't disappoint you.

Naked Smoothies
This year I've been on a mission to drink less fizzy and start drinking more water, juice, smoothies etc. And before this year I wouldn't go near a smoothie even if it was a flavour I'd love. That's until my best friend Jasmin introduced me to Naked Smoothies. And since then I've been a little in love with these smoothies. They come in four flavours and each works to help your body in a way. You have one containing cranberry and raspberry, one that has blueberry, one that has mango and one that has kiwi, spinach and celery. The mango flavour I've stayed away from as I can't stand mangoes but the other three I have drunk in abundence. Yes even the one with Spinach. Instead of being lumpy and bit like smoothies I've tried before these are smooth and delicious. I can happily drink one of these a day and not only do they curb my need for fizzy drinks, they hydrate me and suprisngly make me feel fuller which means I eat less. Another yay for me. If you haven't tried these then I highly recommend you do.

Primark Sunglasses
Now I know that this favourite may not be to everyone's taste but I have put it in. This year Primark have released some absolutely cracking sunglasses. Most years I just replenish my Ray Ban-esque sunnies from there but this year I haven't brought a single pair in that style. No I've been won over by these designer looking numbers which look a hell of a lot more expensive than they are actually are. I think I paid £2 a pair for these and I love how they just complete an outfit. They don't sit too low on the face that you have a massive gap between the top of them and your eyebrows, they don't slide down your nose because they're pretty much plastic and they certainly work as a good shield for your eyes in this now warming weather. I have more that I'd show but I don't want to ruin some style/fashion posts I have planned for July. Keep your eyes peeled though if you're looking for more, they could be appearing on here soon.

Chocolate Raisins
When it's come to snacks so far this year I've only got one that I'm constantly eating. Chocolate Raisins. Now I know a lot of you may be pulling a face at this but I think they're delicious. I don't care where they come from, I don't care how much I pay all I care about is how scrummy they are. One to two handfuls of these are enough to give me a little pick me up and get me through the day. I've gone through countless packets of these already and no doubt go through countless more before the year is out.

Taylor Swift 1989 
I know. I know. I'm a bit late to the bandwago with this one but hey at least I got there right? Back in March I watched Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour and fell in love with the album. I already had a good number of tracks off 1989 but thought it was about time I completed the album. Some of my favourites include, New Romantics, I Know Places, Welcome To New York and Wonderland. There's just something about this album that always gets me in a good mood after I've listened to it and many a day I've used it to help me get through tasks that would normally drag by.

So that's it for my Non Beauty Favourites of 2016 so far. What have been your favourites of the year so far? Let me know in the comments below.

2015 Non Beauty Favourites

TV
When it came to TV last year I started a couple of series I'd been meaning to watch and found two new series which I quickly became addicted to. Sons Of Anarchy and Strike Back were the two I'd been meaning to watch for a while. I'd seen snippets, adverts and kept meaning to watch it but just kept getting waylaid. Both of these are absolutely brilliant and addictive and you'll want to watch episode after episode. The two new series I quickly fell in love with are The Player and Chicago Med. Chicago Med is another spin off that fits in with Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. It revolves around characters we've already seen in the other two shows but now they dig deeper into their backgrounds and characters. The Player has unfortunately been cancelled but what was aired was brilliant. Starring Strike Back's Philip Winchester, this show revolved around Winchester's character Alex being drawn into the mysterious House where he races against time to solve crimes whilst anonymous gamblers bet against him. This was full of action and mystery and had the potential to be a great show. Plus the chemistry between Philip Winchester and Charity Wakefield was incredible.

Film 
This year wasn't the most brilliant year for film but a few of them managed to hook me in. The most anticapted movie of 2015 for me was Furious 7. I've been a massive Fast and Furious fan since I was young and this movie being Paul Walker's meant a lot to me as it did to so many other fans. My heart was in my throat for most of the movie and there was some brilliant action sequences but what really made this movie for me was the song See You Again for Paul Walker and their travel back down memory lane. Yes I cried like a baby. Another addition to series this last year was the Avengers sequel. Age of Ultron was a brilliant follow up to the original Avengers, delving deeper into the characters backgrounds and adding in follow up plot lines that have appeared in other Marvel films. Inside out was a later addition to the films this year but it's a brilliant film none the less. There are laugh out loud moments and more emotional scenes that resonate no matter your age and that's what make it's perfect for the whole family. And finally a guilty pleasure of mine but with a sensational soundtrack. Magic Mike XXL is the follow up to the original Magic Mike film with bigger, better and more jaw dropping dance routines. Channing Tatum is mind blowing and enchanting with every routine and I could easily watch this everyday if not for the dance routines then the soundtrack.

Music 
Onto music and this year it's been a brilliant year for music. Adele released her highly anticapted album, Bieber got his shit together and made everyone a Belieber and Taylor Swift made one of the most asthetically pleasing music videos ever. However whilst I love their music, there were only four albums that have been on repeat for the last 12 months. Let's start with War Horse from Johnny Strong. Not  my normal kind of music, very heavy rock/metal in style, this album is full of catchy tunes, memorable lyrics and mind blowing guitar riffs. An album I play when I need to perk myself and motivate myself for the day. And when I want to unwind and relax I put on this next album. Munroe's self titled EP is full of folksy feeling songs that stay with you after they've finished and you can listen to them again and again. However when I'm feeling like a good song and want something to belt out, I have no other choice than Carrie Underwood's latest album, Storyteller. Packed full of songs that will get stuck in your head and make you wanna belt them out like you're the Queen of Country herself. Choctow County Affair is my favourite from the album and if you listen to one song, make it this. Then comes the accompanying soundtrack to Furious 7. See You Again is one of my most played songs on iTunes. Whilst it's sad, it's also happy as it remember everything the cast of Furious 7 had with the late Paul Walker. Skylar Grey's I Will Return is another heart churner that you don't expect from this album.

Book 
This last year there's only been one author I've read consistently. Karen Rose writes some of the most gruesome yet addictive. Scream For Me, Silent Scream and I'm Watching You are some of my favourites and I could read them over and over again. Each book has characters overlapping from others and there is always a romance of some sort in each book. Rose writes brilliantly, you really get a feel of everything she's describing. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what she releases next.

Youtuber
I couldn't just chose one person/channel for this catergory. Starting from the top we have Victoria from Inthefrow, who's more luxury beauty channel is one I can watch and daydream about all the products whilst admiring her hair which looks gorgeous all the time. Then you have Suzie from HelloOctober, Suzie is just adorable and I love watching any of her videos, plus Nala her dog is adorable. Next is Alix from ICovetThee, Alix's channel is the same as Suzie's, I could watch it all day and never get bored. Then there is Dani from Coffeebreakwithdani. Dani's videos are literally on everyday. She puts so much work into her videos and goes the mile to give her viewers everything they need to know. Plus she is hilarious to watch and I love her Candy voice. And finally there is Kathleen from Kathleenlights. Kathleen is adorable and works so hard on her channel. I love watching her because she be hilarious to watch whilst still being serious about the look she's doing. I'm not the best at eye looks but watching her channel makes me aspire to get better at it.

Inspirational Person/People
And finally it's time to talk about four women I find incredibly inspirational not just in the long run but everyday as well. First up is Kathleen Munroe who's EP I featured in my music favourites. She's down to earth, hard working and multi-talented. I love watching her as an actress as well as listening to her as an artist. She also played one of my favourite underrated characters on TV so I have a special spot for her in my love of TV. Next up is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. I don't even know where to start. She is gorgeous as are the rest of the women but it's her drive that really inspires me. She puts so much into her Rosie For Autograph Range for Marks and Spencers and it really pays off. Her Lingerie Range is one of the best selling in M&S and her ever expanding brand is becoming more popular by the day. The activewear and cosmetics line she is releasing soon are bound to be just as popular. Plus she's extremely down to earth and keeps her private like just that private. After that there is Sophia Bush. Down to earth, honest and a kind heart, Sophia's drive to change the world makes me apsire to do the same even if it's the smallest thing. Her character Erin Lindsay in Chicago PD is the exact opposite of Sophia but she pulls off every storyline brilliantly. Can't wait to see more of her this year. And finally there is the Queen of Country. Carrie Underwood's latest album Storyteller is a music favourite of mine and that's just one of many reasons she inspires me. Not only can she put out some of the best music of the year but she's incredibly hard working outside the music industry and she's just become a mum for the first time.

So that's my non beauty favourites. Yes I know they're rambly but these are things I'm passionate about after everything beauty and skincare. What were your favourites? Let me know in the comments.