Top 5 // September 27th, 2016

I have some new people on here, so to recap to you what Top 5 is, it's everything I'm enjoying at the moment. It can be items, places, anything really!





1) Somebody Else music video by The 1975. (This number is kind of late, bear with me). The band, The 1975, are incredibly nice people (trust me) and they put on the heck of a show (I've seen them live twice). When the lead singer, Matty Healy, was performing at the most recent concert of theirs I attended, I couldn't help but stare up at him like a God. I was also 3rd row, so I literally had to stare up....Now, their music videos are always entertaining to watch. Their newest one, Somebody Else, is taken off their newest album. At first when I saw it was 8 minutes I was like "nahhh. Too long to watch." WHAT WAS I THINKING!??! I LOVE THIS BAND. So I finally watched it and it was GOOD. As it was going on, I was entertained, and then at the end of it, I audibly said: "Ohhhhh!" There is simple plot twist at the end that I honestly wasn't expecting. I love videos that tell a story. And this one hits it on the head with everything I enjoy.

2) Clock and Candle soaps. If you follow me on social media, you probably have seen me promoting them but I assure you that I am not being sponsored by them. I just think they're great (even if I have known one of the owners since middle school). It's a team of 2 hardworking people who hand make Disney inspired soaps. Even if you're not a huge Disney fan (AKA me), the smell of the soaps are enough to keep me buying more. I also am in love with the different designs that they create in the soaps. They're unique and cute. I have already bought a holiday gift for a family member from them and I assure you that I will by more.
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3) Cedarburg's Wine and Harvest Festival. I understand that everyone can't make it to Wisconsin to attend this festival every September, but those that do, it's great, huh??! To give a simple low-down on it, you walk down streets and streets where booths of crafts, food and drink are surrounding you. There are booths of everything, really: handmade jewelry, shirts, outdoor and home decor, vintage items, baby merchandise, felt crafts, American girl outfits, kettle corn, blonde root beer stations, and lots of lots of food and alcohol booths. I actually got something called 'mule' for the first time, which was a drink that consisted of pinto grigio, apple, cranberry, and ginger beer. It was good but they didn't juice the cranberry's and I am NOT a fan of seeds in my drinks...anyway, I bought a beautiful handmade wire ring, sassy socks, kettle corn, and a big geode from the Gem Shop they have there. I DO have to warn people, there are thousands upon THOUSANDS of people who attend the two days and I know a lot of people who have panic attacks in groups of people. I would not advise this festival for people who are not good with crowds. But if you're fine in crowds, you should definitely attend this fest at least once (and it's only 30 minutes outside of Milwaukee!)

4) Portable chargers. This one is something that is really old but I'm suddenly obsessed with. I got a portable charger as a gift from my mom and I never opened it because I dismissed it as something that "probably wouldn't work very well." I FINALLY opened it since I was going on a road trip, put batteries in it, charged it up, and plugged it into my iPod. It immediately started charging my iPod and I was in awe. I thought it was the coolest thing and I'm not quite sure why. But now I bring my portable charger everywhere. It came in handy at a concert recently too. If you don't have one and you're going somewhere where there is no charge outlet, I suggest a cool as heck portable charger.

5) Teen Wolf. This TV series started in 2011 on MTV and I'm pretty late in the game but I recently found an actor named Daniel Sharman who I was instantly in love with. I then searched what shows he was in and lo and behold Teen Wolf was his claim to fame. I started the series from the beginning and now I'm on season 3 and can't stop. I do feel like the show is already dragging on a bit, but as long as Daniel is in it for now (he's only in 30 episodes), I'm content. The final season of Teen Wolf is coming up or maybe it already aired a bit, I'm not sure. But what I AM sure of, is that it starts off really cheesy but it gets better. I swear. (P.s. Daniel plays Isaac, the guy on the far left)

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An Interview with Lulu

I believe I've been following Lulu on Tumblr for a little less than a year. I remember following her through a mutual person that we both followed. In that time span, I followed her on Twitter and Instgram and have seen her get into a cooler than cool beauty program, help at a fashion show, and now, living the life every cool girl would die to have. And she deserves it all. I haven't talked to her personally too much, but even sitting on the sidelines in America, I knew she was something special. I was beyond honored when she agreed to do this short little interview. I mean, I was so honored I put it as my Facebook status. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful lady named Lulu:

1) What is your job title at The Book Agency and what do you do?

"Lou Teasdale's assistant"

2) What are your favorite parts of your job?

"Playing with the endless makeup 😛💄"

3) I know you moved to London recently. Was it scary? Or was it more thrilling?

"Both. but mostly I was buzzing. Everyone is working and hustling in London it just motivated you every day."

4) Did you ever think that you'd be inspiring others and chasing your dreams like you are now?

"lol what no way! I don't even think I do that at allll. But that makes me happy :) "

5) What point in your life did you know what you wanted to do? Did you ever have periods where you questioned it?

"hmmm I mean even when I was little i wanted to be a hairdresser so I've always known i wanted something within the industry. I also think I'm kind of psychic so I figured things would work out some way some how 💭💭💭 I think I question if I'm good enough more than I question if this is the career I want. I'm 100% certain that it is!"

6) What advice would you give to young girls and guys who want to get into the beauty industry?

"Start ! Even if you think you're being not cool and too eager or keen chasing jobs or posting too many MOTD pics on insty you really will get further, get better, and make connections. Which is deffo cool."

Okay, now some fun questions!

What songs or bands do you love?

"I've been listening to Young Thug on my commute to work but my go to albums Nirvana's Bleach and my fave band is the Strokes."

What's your go-to movie?

"I rewatch 10 things I hate about you all the time but the movie thirteen is also a fave."

I've never been to England. Is Nando's really THAT good?

"I'm a vegetarian! So it's not that good to meee 🐥🐥"

What inspires you?

"My little brother is my inspo he's my fave he's always showing me new music new artists and doing coool shit- we FaceTime every day!"



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Thank you to Lulu and taking time out of her day to give an interview to an unknown blog. It means the world.

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