Spring Spotify Playlist

This post comes to you written by a girl, who is a little over excited (and hopped up on one too many Gingerbread lattes... Oops!) that the countdown to her holiday is down to single digits but also the fact that Spring has well and truly arrived in Britain. The thought of iced-lattes, long countryside walks and fresh flowers in every room indeed makes the thoughts of Spring amazing. Anywho, with the change in seasons, I thought that there was nothing better than accompanying my long countryside walks or morning commutes to work with a kick-ass Spring Spotify Playlist; so here are my chosen tracks for Spring 2016:  

1. Fifth Harmony - Work From Home 

This is my official jam for 2016. Seriously, where do I sign up to become a member of Fifth Harmony? #FriendshipGoals 

2. Little Mix ft Sean Paul - Hair 

After their Brits performance, I didnt think they could top it. Seriously, this music video is #Goals; I'm officially a 2016 #Mixer

3. The 1975 - The Sound

4. Ellie Goulding - Army

Never a massive fan of Ellie Goulding but she is starting to really grow on me; I think this song I've had on repeat numerous times this month. 

5. Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend
6. Randy Newman - You Got A Friend in Me 
(Toy Story Soundtrack) 

7. One Direction - History

Um, it's the last song that One Direction are going to release for a while; of course I'm going to treasure it but listening to it over and over again. 

8. The 1975 - Chocolate

A classic; even if I do say so myself! 

9. Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman

#StrongIndependentWomen 

10. Meghan Trainor - No

11. The Lion King Soundtrack - I Just Can't Wait to Be King 
A classic, even if I do say so myself! 

12. Mandy Moore - When Will My Life Begin 
(Tangled Soundtrack)

13. Lawson - Money

14. Nick Jona ft Tove Lo - Close 

Radio 1 Big Weekend #Exeter; come at me! 

15. Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out 

16. Coldplay - Adventure Of A Lifetime

It seems a lot of boy bands are 'on a break' at the moment but Coldplay will never disappoint 

17. Charlie Puth - One Call Away 

18. Nathan Sykes - Give it up 

I may or may not have a little soft spot for him *inset monkey with hands over eyes emoji here* 

19. Add Disney songs x 8 

I'm heading off to DisneyWORLD, Florida in a matter of days, it would be rude not to have Disney songs on my playlist (to be honest, it would be wrong not to have them on my playlist, even if I wasn't going!) 

20. Idina Menzel - Let It Go 
(Frozen Soundtrack) - Every Disney-loving individual will know why this song is in my playlist. That's right, its amazing! 

21. The Jungle Book Soundtrack - The Bare Necessities 
Who doesn't love Baloo the Bear? 

22. Jodi Benson - Part of Your World 
(Little Mermaid Soundtrack) 

23. Mandy Moore ft. Zachary Levi - I See The Light 
(Tangled Soundtrack) 

24. One Direction - Drag Me Down 
Uhh Hello! It was filmed in NASA and will forever be an incredible song! 

Until the next seasonal Spotify playlist comes about, Au Revoir!
Love,
Lauren xo 

Songs I can't stop listening to

Since beginning my 8:30am - 5pm job, I didn't really realise how good morning radio was; I mean I have listened to morning radio before but when your doing it Monday to Friday, it starts to get pretty damn awesome. Seriously. I get into my car every morning (Fearne the Fiesta to be exact) switch on the engine and allow Capital London's Dave Berry to blast out the best morning jukebox possible. Bliss. Each morning I have tried to ease myself into a stress free morning routine, so I don't drive to work feeling tired or grumpy and to help ease those tiredsome mornings, there is nothing better than finding a few songs that you just can't seem to stop listening too. 

But of course, when fabulous tunes blast their way through my speakers the only thing one can do is sing; however note to self: when you're sat at traffic lights doing your best Beyoncé impression or having a mega sing-along to your favourite songs and a cute guy spots you in the car in the next lane. Awkward. Always play it cool... Just smile and wave boys. Smile and wave. 

1. Stitches - Shawn Mendes

2. Secret Love Song - Little Mix ft Jason Derulo

3. Good Times - Sigma ft Ella Erye 

4. Coming Home - Sigma ft Rita Ora 

5. What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber 

Honestly J.B really out did himself in 2015.

6.  History - One Direction 

Actually if I am totally honest, I can't stop listening to the whole Made in the A.M. album. Yes! I entered 2016 as a fully loyal directioner, even if they are taking a hiatus. Sad times. 

7. The Sound - The 1975 

8. Air Guitar - McBusted

It's McBusted. Hello. Who wouldn't love these tunes at 8am?

9. Sax - Fleur East 

10. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne 

11. Love Yourself - Justin Bieber 

I am now officially 100% a #Belieber 

12. Wasn't Expecting That - Jamie Lawson  

Until the next time, I am caught singing songs which I can't seem to get out of my head whilst sat at a set of traffic lights, Au Revoir! 

Love,

Lauren xo 

The Ultimate Christmas Playlist

Christmas wouldn't be the same without an ultimate playlist and I've been listening to Christmas music at pretty much every opportunity I can - in the car, at work, whilst wrapping Christmas presents! I always find Christmas music rather motivational; I mean it gets you into the Christmas spirit but it also puts me in a great mood which means I get more done - if only listening to Christmas music was acceptable all year round? Wouldn't that be awesome! To be honest I think I owe it to Mr Michael Bublé for me getting so many blog posts written this weekend, I've been a little 'dry' on the blog lately so I figured it was time to be productive. Cheers Bublé, I owe you one! 

Anyway, to get you up to the same Christmas spirit level that I am at (which is extremely high) I have created an essential Christmas playlist for not only myself to enjoy but everyone else to enjoy too. After hours of Christmas playlist-creating, the final version includes a number of Christmas song classics and a few of my Christmas favourites which may not be everyone elses favourite - Like Frozen, which my parents repeatedly tell me to turn off, they have no Disney-spirit. 

Check out my Christmasy tune playlist below: 

1. All I want for Christmas is you - Mariah Carey

2. Last Christmas - Wham! 

3. It's the most wonderful time of the year - Andy Williams 

4. Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano 

{Not everyone's cup of tea but it does have a good beat to it}

5. Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! - Frank Sinatra 

6. Santa Claus is comin' to town - Bruce Springsteen

7. Merry Christmas Everyone! - Shakin' Stevens 

8. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Christina Aguilera 

9. Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes 

10. Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett 

11. Baby, It's cold outside - Glee Cast 

{Yes, it's Glee and no I don't care *monkey with hands over eyes emoji here*}

12. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Michael Bublé

13. Santa Claus is comin' to town - Michael Bublé

14. Jingle Bells - Michael Bublé ft. The Puppini Sisters 

15. White Christmas - Michael Bublé ft Shania Twain 

16. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Michael Bublé

17. I'll be home for Christmas - Michael Bublé 

18. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues ft Kirsty MacColl

{If you don't have this on your Christmas playlist, seriously what's wrong with you}

19. Underneath the tree - Kelly Clarkson 

20. Jingle Bell Rock - Glee Cast 

{Yes, Glee again!}

21. One More Sleep - Leona Lewis 

22. Mistletoe - Justin Bieber 

23. All I want for Christmas is you - Justin Bieber ft Mariah Carey 

24. I wish it could be Christmas everyday - Wizzard 

25. Merry Christmas everyone - Slade 

26. Last Christmas - Ariana Grande 

27. Do they know it's Christmas - Band Aid (1984 Version)  

28. Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney 

29. Do you want to build a snowman? (Frozen Soundtrack) - Kristen Bell & Agatha Lee Monn 

30. Let It Go (Frozen Soundtrack) - Idina Menzel 

31. Do they know it's Christmas - Band Aid 30 

{One Direction are in this song, you would be crazy not to love it!} 

32. Driving home for Christmas - Chris Rea 

33. Frosty the Snowman - The Ronettes 

Until the next playlist which will probably still consist of Christmas songs, Au Revoir!
Love, 
Lauren xo 

September Soundtrack

Even though Summer is over (I don’t know, if it actually arrived to be honest), and Autumn is well and truly on the way; soon we’ll all be in our chunky knitted jumpers and accessorizes, sipping on a regular sized hot beverages, favoured with those beautiful Autumn spices. Starbucks, pumpkin-spiced latte, come at me! Anyway, with the change in seasons, I thought there was nothing better than to put together a September Soundtrack, which I can play on those long Autumnal walks, road trips with friends and maybe, some cosy nights in too. Here are my chosen September Soundtrack tunes – ENJOY! 

1. One Direction – Drag Me Down 

(Big love for this tune!)

2. Justin Bieber – What do you mean? 

(Okay, I'm not normally a fan of JB but in this case, it’s becoming a slight guilty pleasure *insert monkey with hands over eyes emoji here*)

3. Sigma ft. Ella Henderson – Glitterball

4. Don’t be so hard on yourself – Jess Glynne

5. Kygo ft. Ella Henderson – Here for you 

6. Flashlight – Pitch Perfect 2 Soundtrack 

(This has been on repeat, since the soundtrack was available back in June… on Spotify anyway)

7. Olly Murs - Beautiful to me

8. Can’t feel my face – Weeknd

9. The Fight Song – Rachel Platten

10. Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift

11. Black Magic – Little Mix
12. Dear Future Husband - Meghan Trainor 
13. Diana Vickers - Cinderella 
14. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Now Disney "From Lilo & Stitch Soundtrack"
(Yes! I know this is a Disney song but ever since, I got my birthday present from a good friend, I haven't been able to stop watching the film or listening to it.) 
15. Olly Murs ft Travie McCoy  - Wrapped Up 
(This guy - *emoji with heart-shaped eyes*)
16. The Vamps - On the floor
("Bang her on the floor, bang her on the table" - I think we thought the lyrics were didn't we girls… Oh the memories of doing uni work on a besties floor for several hours)
17. Locked Away - R. City Ft. Adam Levine
18. Confident - Demi Lovato 
(To Be Noted: Great workout song as well!)
19. Poison – Rita Ora
20. Olly Murs - Seasons
(It seems the perfect song choice, since Autumn is on the way!)

Okay, so everyone has different types of music that they're into; some like rock, others heavy metal… Me? I just love good old pop music, I mean, I do listen to a bit of Arctic Monkeys now and again and Twin Atlantic but nothing  beats, singing 1D at the top of your lungs - especially in the car? Okay, my ultimate love is Olly Murs, just be thankful that my whole list wasn't Olly. Is this your perfect playlist? Or maybe you need a few changes?

Love, 
Lauren xo