Lola Rocks #5 ... The March Music Favourites

Lola Rocks #5 ... The March Music Favourites

Sunday, 5 April 2015

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You might have noticed that nowhere in my March Favourites, Beauty or otherwise, did I talk about music, which, I know,  is unheard of for me. I had so many that I thought it'd just be easier to dedicate a post to them. So here they are. 

Smile by Mikky Ekko

I have not stopped listening to this since I first heard it in the Paper Towns trailer (side note: I'm so excited for that movie! Read my book review here.) It is such an awesome, uplifting yet bittersweet song and I just love it. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. 

To the Top by Twin Shadow 

 

I have loved this song for a long time but had kinda forgot all about it until recently when I just completely fell back in love with it. It's another song that is happy/sad but totally awesome. 

XO by  Beyoncé 

So I know this song is like a year old but I'd genuinely never heard it until it was featured in an episode of The Mindy Project recently (I know! Apparently I live under a rock!) and I was hooked. Queen Bee knows how to bring it. 

Dancing on my Own by Kings of Leon 

When I first heard Kings of Leon's cover of Robyn's 2010 hit Dancing on my Own a few years ago I was immediately obsessed and then once again forgot about it. But after falling back in love with it I can safely say it is amazing. I liked the original anyway but KOL just take it to the next level. In their very capable hands this song becomes moody and sultry and heartbreaking but mostly just incredible.

Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Is it just me or has this song been EVERYWHERE lately?! I'm not complaining because it's so good. It's really, happy and upbeat but also really nostalgic. It sounds like it's from the 50's, which only makes me love it more. I can't help but sing along when I listen to it. It makes me so happy. 

Simple Song by The Shins

Yet another great song that I loved and then forgot all about (I really must stop doing that!) I just love everything about this song. 

Elastic Heart by Sia

Me and Sia are having a bit of a moment right now (well I am... she's not aware of it)  I just love her, I think she is absolutely fascinating as an artist and her music is amazing. I haven't been able to get Elastic Heart out of my head.  It's so good. 

Grow Old by The Naked & Famous 

I love The Naked & Famous (woah that sounds weird!).  Grow Old is my favourite song off their second album In Rolling Waves. For some reason I find this song really sad, even though it isn't really.  It's quite hard to describe because it's electro but I think it's gorgeous. Have a listen and let me know what you think. 

Sorry I know that was on the longer and ramblier side of things, but these were all the songs I was loving throughout March. What songs are you loving at the moment? Let me know by commenting below, on twitter or by dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. I'm always on the hunt for new music so would really love your recommendations. If you do leave a comment I always try to reply so do check back. Also check out my instagram, facebook, bloglovin & pinterest. 

I hope you've all had a fabulous Easter and have had all the chocolate and hot cross buns (my fave Easter treat!) and I'll see you soon. 

Until then... 

Love love love xxx

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Girl Crush 2014

Girl Crush 2014

Monday, 9 June 2014

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Happy Monday! I hope you had an absolutely fabulous weekend. One of my first ever blog posts was about my girl crushes (read it here). So I thought I would update the list and tell you all about the ladies who have been inspiring me lately. Of course some of the usual suspects will be making an appearance -in the words of the late, great Whitney I will always love you JLaw! So without further ado and in no particular order... 

Mindy Kaling

She is my spirit animal. She is so kick ass I love her. I read Mindy's book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me and Other Concerns (and reviewed it, read it here) not that long ago and it just completely cemented my burgeoning feelings of love for Mindy. I absolutely adored her as the vain and slightly sociopathic Kelly Kapoor in the US adaptation of The Office, and then loved her even more when I found out she was one of the writers AND had written my favourite episode. However before I discovered the amazingness that was The Office I was already an avid viewer of The Mindy Project, the show that Mindy created, writes and stars in. Now there are many reasons why The Mindy Project is amazing. 1. The Delectable Dr. Danny Castellano. 2. It's hilarious. Finally and most importantly, 3. It's a female led comedy, which has proven it's comedic worth. Now before I go off on a feminist tangent very few female led comedies get taken seriously, The Mindy Project and New Girl proving the exception, more often than not sitcoms centred on a female character are usually cancelled (e.g. Suburgatory whose ratings were higher than a lot of the other shows on ABC and yet was still cancelled.)   Mindy is amazing, her shows are amazing! I love her and her Minnie Mouse voice. 

Tessa Altman

I am so gutted that Suburgatory has been cancelled. I love Tessa Altman. She is ballsy and opinionated and loud and has an amazing sense of style. Girl can rock a hat. I love her and I hate that I won't get to see more of her because alas! Suburgatory is no more.  

Jennifer Lawrence

I am madly, irrevocably in girl love with JLaw. In terms of girl crushes she's the one and I don't care that that made me sound like a creepy stalker. She's my spirit animal (I know I already said that about Mindy, can't a girl have 2 spirit animals?) and my hair idol. Not only is she hysterically funny, absurdly talented and stunningly beautiful but she is also an excellent role model. In the insane land that is Hollywood JLaw is considered a 'fat' actress because she refuses to diet. This is ridiculous for many reasons but mostly because she's tiny. She's amazing and her gifs are hilarious. So is this video of her on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (which I also love.) Enjoy! 

I.  Love. Her 

Karen Gillan

(I had to use this picture, she is playing with an Amy Pond action figure!)

Karen Gillan - I am OBSESSED with KG. She's an amazing actress who rocks some awesome vintage fashion. She was my hair idol before she shaved her head (she still looked amazing! How is that fair?). Not only was she arguably the best Doctor Who companion of all time (it's a toss up between Rose Tyler and Amy Pond) but she was brilliant in Not Another Happy Ending (reviewed it, loved it, read all about it here.) I just think she's amazing and oh so beautiful, only a really gorgeous woman can pull off being bald but Karen Gillan nailed it. I can't wait to see her as the evil and kick ass Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy. I love her. Want to be her.

Rashida Jones

 I like to think that Rashida Jones is the thinking girl's crumpet. She is the perfect mold to pour oneself into if you want to be a sexy, smart girl- which I do. Rashida (yeah we're on a first name basis) is responsible for the amazing Celeste & Jesse Forever - one of my favourite films, if you have netflix watch this immediately! -  and played the wonderful Ann Perkins in Parks & Rec (which I also love). She is so funny and clever and pretty. She's awesome. 

Lea Michele

I can't even begin to express the admiration and respect I have for Lea Michele.  Above all else she's a fighter and a survivor.  Since tragically losing her boyfriend Cory Monteith in July of last year she's had to deal with her grief with the whole world looking on and judging her. She has handled the situation with dignity and grace and I think that she is so brave and amazing. She is insanely talented and hardworking. I love her. I think she's a total inspiration.  

Jennifer Aniston

I am 90% sure that Jennifer Aniston was my first ever girl crush way back when. Who didn't adore her as Rachel in Friends? I think she is the most beautiful woman in the world and the way she is portrayed in the media as a desperate, baby crazy divorcee (erm...Justin Theroux anyone?) is disgusting. She is talented, beautiful and awesome. 

Beyonce

  I wrote a post ages ago about my love for Beyonce (read it here). She is beautiful, determined, super-talented and one half of the world's greatest power couple. It is not possible to dislike Beyonce. She is Queen of the World.  

Leslie Knope

Another lady of Parks & Rec fame. Leslie Knope is one of, if not the most positive female role model on television ever. She is determined, hilarious, a feminist, driven, ambitious and I think she is just the coolest person. I wish I was that awesome, I also wish I could only eat waffles and look that good. I'm so sad that the next season of Parks and Rec will be the last because I will miss Leslie Knope and her amazingness. Love her. And I also love the insanely talented Amy Poehler who plays her. 

Tina Fey

Oh Tina Fey! Who doesn't love Tina Fey? Not only is she responsible for the brilliant 30 Rock, she is also responsible for the even more brilliant Mean Girls (the high point of Lindsay Lohan's career let's be honest.) She is incredibly funny and clever and I think that's an amazing combination!

Tina you are so wise! 10 years on and Mean Girls is still awesome. So is Tina Fey.

Rik Mayall

I was so upset when I found out about Rik Mayall's passing this afternoon. Now I am fully aware that Rik Mayall was a man but it felt only right to include him in this list as he is someone I have admired all my life. When I was very young my favourite film was Drop Dead Fred (excellent parenting Dad!) starring the hilarious Rik Mayall. As I got older I became a huge fan of The Young Ones and Bottom both of which he wrote and starred in alongside his comedy partner Adrian Edmonsdon, I think he was a truly excellent comedian and actor and I'm very sad about his death. RIP Rik Mayall. 

So this isn't really just a list of my girl crushes anymore, more like a list of people I admire which is predominately made up of women. However this is just the tip of the Girl Crush iceberg. The full list is way more extensive and includes Emma Watson, Emma Stone (I love my Emmas!), Blake Lively, Tom Hiddleston (I am well aware that Mr Hiddleston is not a girl, I just love him so much that he had to be on my list of crushes regardless of gender). I am also crushing on a lot of Beauty Bloggers at the moment: ViviannaDoesMakeup, Lily Pebbles, Essie Button & Sammi from The Beauty Crush to name but a few. 

Anyway lovelies those are my Girl Crushes. Who are yours? Let me know via twitter,and while you're there have a sneaky peek at my facebook, Blogovin, instagram & pinterest. 

I'll be back on Wednesday with 2 Stars & A Wish 

Until then...

Love love love xxx

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What Would Beyonce do?

What Would Beyonce do?

Saturday, 6 July 2013

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I apologise for my prolonged absence, I could use a number of excuses but the truth is I just haven't had the motivation recently. Nail varnish isn't inspiring the words it once did. But I am back now, ready to turn over a new leaf and get my creative juices flowing. And I have one person to thank for this...

Beyoncé!

I bet no one saw that coming. Now I have mentioned some of my girl crushes before and as a firm believer of spreading lady love I have extolled the many virtues of some of these glorious women (read it here). But Beyoncé...she absolutely takes the cake.

Is there anything Beyoncé can't do? I was thinking this after I went to see the movie Epic - it certainly lived up to it's name - and I just thought yes in fact there is something Beyoncé can't do - actually doesn't do is more accurate - she doesn't give up. If Beyoncé wants something she goes out and works her determined and fabulous arse off for it until she gets it. She doesn't give up at the first sign of trouble. And from now on neither will I.

I have been told before that I tend to give up too easily even if it's something I really want or care about. Sadly I am a bit of quitter. Well no more. I don't want to look back on my life years from now and hate the fact that I gave up on something I really loved because it was too hard or because I didn't have the time for it. From now I shall be making time for my blog and for all the other things that I want to do but thought would be too hard or time consuming. Not to spout a load of clichés but nothing worth doing is easy and life is too short not to grab it by the back of the neck and give it a great big kiss on the lips and that is what I will be doing from now on and whenever I feel myself slipping back into my old habits and giving up at the first hurdle I will think of one simple thing to keep me on track: What Would Beyoncé Do?! WWBD?!

Mrs Carter you have taught me a valuable lesson, thank you xxx

I promise guys you will be hearing a lot more of me from now on. I am sorry.

Until next time people check me out on twitter, facebook, BlogLovin, instagram & Pinterest xxx