Starting a Youtube...

Starting a Youtube...

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Being an extreme beauty/fashion enthusiast with a passion for Youtube, I've decided to bite the bullet and start a channel. Hold on...I am yet to upload a video but you will see why later in this post. You won't be waiting for long though. For over 5 years now, I have been an avid Youtube lover and huge fan of many big, small, old and recent Youtubers. Seeing everyone express their personality and passions over a camera is something that really fascinates me - I do a lot of performing, singing and dancing on a regular basis, as that is the career path I dream of pursuing, so I thought why not give Youtube a shot?! This way it was coincide with my future career choices, my beauty and fashion blog and my love for Youtube. Writing is something I find very therapeutic so love to tell you all my latest buys and review them, however I thought delving into a Youtube channel would push my creative senses into finding ways to engage with people and expressing my favourites in a different way. This in no way means I will neglect my blog - I will still update it AT LEAST twice a week (and a lot through the Summer); I've already planned multiple blog posts that will collaborate with my video ideas. For instance, I would film a 'Get Ready With Me' makeup look over on my channel and an outfit post would be there on my blog - this way I can satisfy those who love beauty one way, and fashionistas the other (or both if you're like me!) 

THE CAMERA SITUATION

For some reason, I have never invested in a DSLR camera - over the years, I've had to put up with awful digital ones with poor quality that break easily, resulting in me sometimes having to use my pixelated iPhone 5s. NOT GOOD. However, as I am proper into getting a Youtube up and running, I have decided to spend my next wages on a DSLR camera. I definitely think I'm going to go for one of the Canon EOS series or a Nikon - I'm not fab with technology and all the fancy things cameras can do at the minute so do let me know if you have any recommendations. I will hopefully get the hang of it after a while! Most importantly, I want my videos have good quality - something that has an heir of professionalism and potential. Oh and this would also aid my blog because I will finally have better quality photos to accompany my writing!!

PLANS

Now this is the fun part. I have so many plans and ideas of what I want to go up on my Youtube channel. Like my blog, my Youtube is going to be based around beauty and fashion, however it won't solely focus on these. I would also like to film some challenges to help express my personality more. As a blogger, it may be hard to sometimes get your personality across to your audience as people can interpret words in many different ways. Therefore, my personality will hopefully come across stronger through videos. This leads me onto my next thing - VLOGGING. I would absolutely love to vlog and share my daily life with you (if you would be interested) although I have a feeling I will be very nervous to do it publicly. This confidence level should boost up over time, hopefully. My first post will definitely be an 'everyday makeup routine', as they are a classic. This way you can all see if you like my style and whether you want me to carry on making videos. I'm also planning on going to cool locations to film a 'Summer Lookbook', which would be super fun. I love creating outfits that coincide with a season! Leave a comment below telling me your favourite type of Youtube video to watch! 

INSPIRATION

My blog and passions are my main reasons for starting a Youtube channel but I do have a few channels that inspire me with their personality, content and overall appearance. Olivia Jade is a beautiful American Youtuber who films mainly beauty videos with a few hauls, fashion and challenges now and again. I love her style and how adorable she is - she is doing so well for a 16 year old! One of my absolute all-time-favourites has to be Shani Grimmond (someone who many people compare Oliva Jade to, looks-wise) - Shani is an Australian Youtuber who appears so genuine, honest with her viewers and down-right hilarious. I literally sit in my bed watching her videos crying my eyes out!! She is incredible at makeup tutorials too. Recently, I've been loving Saffron Barker - a 16 year old daily vlogger - she manages to upload a vlog everyday with a main channel video up every weekend. You can see how much commitment she puts into making her viewers happy and that's what makes me love her more, as well as the fact her confidence is so uplifting. Finally, you just have to love the Saccone Joly's - an Irish born family living in the UK. I love them - their family, dogs and overall positivity. They have gone through some tough times recently and they still remain so strong - I love their enthusiasm and hardwork, always a pick-me-up on those days where I'm feeling down. I follow them on every social media, guilty!

If you've got this far - well done and thank you so much for reading. Sorry if this isn't a post of interest to you but I just wanted to make you guys aware, in case you were interested. If you would like to watch my videos, click the link below which will direct you to my channel. 

MY CHANNEL : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTIkfYn4sQtvqk4WgoJF5A

Subscribe if you're feeling nice :) Before I forget, I have also make a blogger/vlogger snapchat which is now up and running. My username is : scarletslippers - so if you want to be updated on my blog and my youtube videos, maybe even a bit of vlogging, then don't hesitate to add me!

Lots of love

101 in 1001 Days...

101 in 1001 Days...

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Setting goals is something I love to do - not only to motivate myself but also to have that sense of accomplishment. On a daily basis, I love to write down things down that I need to do or goals I want to achieve before the end of the day. The satisfaction of ticking each task as the day goes on fills me with a humble feeling of pride. A couple of days ago, I saw 'Perks Of Being Ami' write a post called '101 in 1001' which you can read here. In this post she made a list of 101 things she wanted to do, achieve and purchase in the next 1001 days. This style of post was right up my street and inspired me to create my own personal list of 101 things I wish to achieve before 28th February 2019 (OMG THAT'S SO SCARY!!) 

Things to Buy 

1) Tiffany necklace
2) Designer Handbag (Valentino, Kurt Geiger or YSL)
3) Own an Hourglass beauty product
4) My first car
5) A DSLR camera
6) A New Laptop
7) A Beauty Box Subscription
8) Pair of Quay Australia Sunglasses
9) New Fur Coat for Winter
10) Polaroid Camera

Places to Visit

11) Greece (Mykonos/Santorini)
12) Venice
13) Fancy Hotel in London
14) Theatre Cafe in London
15) Paris again (sightseeing)
16) Harry Potter Studios London
17) Go to another country for my birthday
18) Have a Spa Day
19) Trinity Laban University
20) Switzerland

Things to do

21) Go on the London eye
22) Drive through safari in my own car
23) Go camping in a random field
24) Drive in cinema
25) Take blog pics outside cool cafes/cool houses in London
26) Vlog an entire holiday
27) Take a photo everyday until 1001 days are reached
28) Drive to somewhere random and have a picnic
29) Carve a pumpkin
30) Attend a masquerade ball
31) Host a themed party
32) Release a lantern
33) Go to a music festival
34) Make a scrapbook of memories
35) Watch Les Miserables in the West End
36) Make my own face mask.
37) Bake 30 new recipes.
38) Learn how to cook...
39) Play messy twister
40) Name a star
41) Do a colour run
42) Catch a last minute flight to a random destination
43) Ride a gondola in Venice
44) Visit the Louvre in France
45) Go on a long bike ride
46) Wake up early and get ready before 12
47) Have a romantic dinner on a rooftop
48) Go on a road trip with my best friend
49) Try new foods
50) Be part of a flash mob
51) Skydive!!!
52) Go to Bounce/Gravity Force
53) Stay at a 5 star hotel
54) Take a yoga class
55) Bungy Jump
56) Get a standing ovation in a theatre production
57) Watch the sunset on a beach
58) Go on a boat trip in Greece
59) Meet some of my blogger friends for lunch
60) Write to someone in a different country
61) See Beyonce in concert
62) Learn to do an aerial (no-handed cartwheel/walkover)
63) Improve my posture
64) Improve my diet
65) Watch a Derren Brown show
66) Visit a psychic
67) Stay in a log cabin for a night
68) Learn how to do accents
69) Row a boat
70) Go windsurfing
71) Adopt a puppy
72) Keep my room tidy for at least a month!!
73) Cut out carbs for a month.
74) Give up chocolate for lent (this is defo the hardest)
75) Put a lock on the love bridge in Paris
76) Go to a bonfire event in November
77) Make a wall full of polaroid photos
78) Go to Winter Wonderland in London
79) Get a piercing other than my ears
80) Make my own lemonade
81) Set a scavenger hunt for a friend/boyfriend to a fun surprise
82) Make fruit ice lollies
83) Win a bowling game against someone (I SUCK!)
84) Have an incredible 18th birthday WEEK
85) Plan an incredible summer
86) Pay for a first holiday without parents
87) Waste a day solely watching Disney films
88) Go to a water park outside the UK

Goals to Reach  

89) Get into a dance company
90) Get my Driving License
91) Own an apartment
92) Get into a dance/theatre university
93) Have my blog reach 1,000,000 views
94) Start a Youtube Channel
95) Reach my goal weight and maintain it
97) Be invited to a Blogger's Event
98) Audition for a West End Performance
99) Have my blog reach 20,000 followers
100) Achieve half of this '101 in 1001' days list before 28th Feb 2019.
101) Receive good A level grades in 2017.

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I've tried to be as realist as possible, evidently with some extremities. However, I hope to achieve as many as I can in the time frame. It seems like ages away but I bet it will come round sooner than I think... Will keep you updated every couple of months to see I've achieved any of the above :)

Lots of love