Summer Hand Bags

In the spring and summer, it can be nice to switch to a different bag that is lighter and brighter in colour, and perhaps a little smaller. There are many around in sweet summer prints and eye catching colours. I prefer ones that can be worn across the body for practicality. I am currently using my favourite bright yellow Kipling bag; I forgot how much I loved it over the winter! Here are my favourites from around the web.


Horizons
This bag features a pastel floral pattern.
 Animal, £25

Dawn
This small bag is bright and cheerful with a tribal print.
Those prints are often found on animal products.
Animal, £18
 

This cool woven bag is perfect for the beach.
I love how the bare fabric is seen behind the pattern
H&M, £14.95

I have always loved Kipling bags, and this one is no exception.
I like the handy front pockets.
Kipling, £39

The design on this bag had been cut out with lasers
to give an arty look.
New Look, was £29.99 now £13

This bag is simple but cute.
I love the pastel blue.
Peacocks, £6

A New Companion For Doctor Who

Whether you watch the show or not, you have probably heard that Doctor Who has a new companion called Bill. She will be played by Pearl Mackie, an actress from Doctors. She also teaches acting to kids. Pearl is young and cool, very different from Peter Capaldi.

As a big fan of her predecessors Clara Oswald and Amy Pond, I am not sure about her. I have watched the new trailer (available BBC i Player) but I think I should watch a full episode before I decide whether or not I like her. From the clip she seems like fun and should attract younger views, which will be good as I think Peter is a bit serious for kids. I have never seen someone be so unafraid of the Daleks before! It will be very interesting to see how she gets on! What do you think of her?

Sign For Clean Air!

Air pollution in our cities is a bigger problem than ever. Some research suggests that just 1 day spent in London has the same health implications as smoking 15 cigarettes. The toxic air found in urban areas all over the country is most dangerous to children, the elderly and people with health problems. In the UK alone, it is responsible for cutting short 40,000 lives every year.

To try and highlight the problem, Greenpeace got their campaigners to climb Nelson's column and put a pollution mask on him. They are trying to make the problem widely known in the hope it catches the attention of our politicians.

To try and stop this, Greenpeace have created a petition demanding that the government take action. They want them to reduce the air pollution in London and other areas before even more people suffer by phasing in more low emission cars, having low emission zones outside schools and encouraging more people to use public transport. The more people who sign the petition the more chance it will reach parliament, so it would be great if you all took part. As the younger generation, it will effect our future if we do nothing. Click here to sign.

Girl Problems

There are a lot of everyday things that girls have to deal with that boys just don't. From period pain to clothing problems and social expectations, I think we definitely have our fair share of issues. Personally, I think we have it harder than boys, but maybe that is just because I am biased! Marcus Butler has summed all this up nicely in his latest video. Whether you are a boy who wants to understand or a girl who just wants a laugh, here is the video is below.

 

There are probably others too. He hasn't said that we have worry about hair removal, or that we are the ones who actually have to have the babies. Have you thought of any more? Share them below.

A Confession...

I am seriously addicted to Dominos! Ever since I was little, whenever my mum asked me what I wanted for dinner, I would reply "Dominos". I still loving having it now. I do like a good curry, but Dominos pizza is still my favourite. The sauce, the smell, the doughy base... no other make is quite as good. My favourite topping is Ham and Pineapple. I don't really know why, nothing else compares. And the crusts just have to be dipped in BBQ sauce!

That is the best bit about being a prefect. We are allowed out for lunch and there is a Dominos really near the school. Me and my best friend went the other day. It was the best lunch I have ever had at school!

Are you addicted to Dominos? What's your favourite pizza topping?

Cool Common Room

A little while ago, I said how I thought it was unfair that we had to hand in our phones, as we were all suffering because of the actions of a few. Now, the senior prefects get to keep their phones on them throughout the school day. This is great, as it means the school have acknowledged that not all of us are untrustworthy. True, there are some pupils that are responsible that don't happen to be prefects, but it is a start.

There are other privileges that come with being a senior prefect as well. Starting this year, we get our own common room at lunch time where we are allowed to use our phones! We have also been promised a sofa, beanbags, a TV and possibly even a Games console. We also get to go down the local shops at lunch time. I am really pleased I decided to become a prefect now! The school have definitely made it worthwhile.

This Season's Summer Dresses

With a new spring comes a whole new collection of summer dresses. Hopefully, we will have some weather to enjoy them soon! This year, there are lots of boho styles as well as more stripes and other prints. Here are my favourites from around the web. Which is your favourite?

I love this unusual, eye catching pattern.
It is in one of my favourite colours as well.
New Look, £28

This floaty beach dress is great for holidays.
New Look £12.99

This short bright dress has a low, strappy back.
Topshop, £20

This pastel dress is simple and very summery.
Zara, £17.99

This pretty dress comes with a cool belt.
Primark, £13

This dress is definitely bright and eye catching.
Primark, £8

Looking For Alaska

At the moment, I am really into John Green books. I have read The Fault In Our Stars and Paper Towns and loved them both. Now I am reading Looking For Alaska. The book is set in a High School in Alabama, where the boarders range from poverty stricken scholarship kids to rich weekday only jocks.

New boy Miles meets the reckless, rule breaking Alaska and falls for her immediately. I love Alaska, she is clever, loves reading and is a serious feminist. She is constantly smoking and sneaking alcohol onto the premises. However, she also has a boyfriend, a problem for Miles, and her dangerous lifestyle could possibly get him expelled.

This funny, truthful book is great for all teens. It is just as good as his other books. I can't be sure yet, but I think Paper Towns is still my personal favourite though.

10 Shops I Can't Walk Past.

When I am out, there are some shops that I love so much I simply have to go in and have a look around. I cannot walk past them. These are the ones I find hardest to resist in no particular order....

1. New Look
2. Peacocks
3. Lush
4. Waterstones
5. WHSmiths
6. Paperchase
7. Tiger
8. Bodyshop
9. Animal
10. Cadbury's Shop

What shops can't you walk past?

Early Morning Cat Chorus

A couple of months ago, I told you about how my cat Bumble got injured and had a hole in his side. He has now made a full recovery and his fur has almost completely grown back. I am really pleased, as I hate it when he is poorly. Naturally, he is now back to his usual tricks. Bumble wakes up early, and often wants his breakfast before we get up. This is why he now meaows very loudly at the bottom of the stairs, sometimes as early as 5.30 in the morning. This wakes my dad up, but me and my mum sleep through it. I think he is singing.

If this does not work, he jumps up on my mum's bed and flicks her face with his tail over and over again. Next, he bashes her on the head with his paw. Bumble will then bite her if she still hasn't responded. Luckily for me, he only ever does this to my parents, and only comes in my room to sleep in his basket.

Currently, Bumble is outside enjoying the afternoon sun. He is always happiest when the weather is nice. Is your pet as badly behaved as mine?