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YouTuber of the Month: Shaaanxo

Saturday, 24 October 2015

Hello Everyone!

If you didn't know, I watch YouTube like people watch Netflix. It's an honest problem. And one thing I love is finding new YouTubers to watch, and it's even cooler when they are from the same tiny country as you! I've been watching the lovely Shannon for a few months now and she quickly became one of my favorite people on the internet. My lunch time usually consists of me sitting down to watch her latest beauty video or vlog. This month she has also done the most amazing Halloween tutorials, go check her channel out and show her some love!

YouTube name (s): Shaaanxo and Shaaanxo Vlogs

Origin: New Zealand

Age: 23

Type of videos: Beauty Tutorials, Tips, Hauls, Reviews etc.

Viewers: It doesn't matter what level of makeup skills you have, Shannon will have a video for you.

Regular Uploads: 3 times a week! Plus, daily vlogs on her second channel.

Why you will love Shannon:

Her dogs Zeus and Lewie are adorable
She's a sweet and genuine person #friendgoals
Hey boyfriend Hamish is hilarious
She is honest with her viewers and shows both the up and down sides to YouTube
She can be pretty bad-ass and stands up for herself
Her tutorials cater for everyone

YouTuber(s) of the Month: The Sacconejolys!

Sunday, 30 August 2015

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Anna Saccone Instagram


Anna Saccone Blog

Anna Saccone Blog

I have been watching this amazing family for over a year now and I haven't missed a single day! Jonathon and Anna are daily-vlogger's who document their everyday lives with their two children, Emilia and Eduardo. They have been on YouTube for over five years now, which means they have shared some of the most precious moments of their lives with us. Get your tissues ready before you watch their proposal, wedding, the birth of their two children and their first birthdays. And trust me, there are some seriously teary moments!

They are also incredibly inspirational people who push their viewers (well, they call us friendliest friends!) to work hard and follow our dreams no matter what. What I love most about the Sacconejolys is how they teach you to cherish the little moments in life. As Jonathon says, the big moments come in time themselves, but it's the small things that make you smile and that are important. Believe me, their videos will give you so many reasons to smile! I'm warning you now that they will melt your heart, make you smile for at least 15 minutes a day, and teach you to be a kinder friend. Also if you needed another reason to tune in, Eduardo is talking a lot now so you don't want to miss out on his cuteness!

Check out their channel here.

My Personal Favorite Videos:
Surprising Anna's Mom on her birthday
Emilia's second birthday ft. Zoe and Alfie
First Christmas with Emilia and Eduardo
Emilia learns to walk
Emilia worrying about Dad

Watch their channel trailer below!

Who are some of your favorite YouTuber's? I'd love some recommendations!
Until next time x.

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10 Things II Week 3

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

1. Holiday Fashion. It's the perfect time to experiment with your look and try something new. For some reason it just gives me so much more confidence. Love it!

2. YouTube Video. One of my favorite YouTuber's Jack Howard is back to uploading videos again (woohoo!) and he did his first Q and A. I absolutely love his sense of humor and his videos always cheer me up. Plus, he loves Marvel movies just as much as me! Check out the video here.

3. Cauliflower Pizza. I know, it's not quite the same as a thin base BUT I found a recipe that is super easy and delicious. Plus, it's fun to try things every once in a while! Get the recipe here.

4. Deadpool Trailer. I'll admit I had my doubts about Ryan Reynolds, but he has proven me wrong and this movie looks so good! Slightly more gritty than Marvel's usual movies, but the humor will probably make up for it. Watch it here.

5. Google Shopping. Am I the last person to notice this feature? Now you can search for whatever item you wish to buy online and it will tell you prices to compare and where you can buy them. It's definitely is going to save us a lot of time!

6. The Desire for More Tattoos. I have already had four done, one of which I only got a few months ago and I go through phases of wanting to get more. I've had some ideas in my head for ages now, so I am determined to get them done when I'm back from my holiday. Makes me very excited!

7. Demi Lovato. She has become one of my major role models this year, so when they released her cover for Cosmopolitan magazine I thought she looked stunning! I love the way she handled the hate she got for it too (I'm not even sure why people made a big deal about it?) Her being confident and embracing who she is gives me confidence as a woman too.

(Photo credit: Billboard)

8. Packing for Hawaii. I can't be the only person on the planet who loves packing, right? Everyone seems to hate doing it, but I find it fun! Not sure if it's just the OCD organizer in me, or if it makes me get into that excited holiday mind-set. I do restrain myself and only do it the day before.

9. Quote of the week. I'm always on the lookout for new quotes that motivate me, change the way I think, or help me understanding something better. I have a Pinterest board full of them if you'd like to read more. Here's my favorite one I found this week:

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10. Sunset on Waikiki Beach. I mean, is there anything better? Everyone deserves to experience it. Make sure to put it on your bucket-list!

How was your week? What were the best bits? Let me know in the comments x.

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YouTuber of the month: Mr Ben Brown

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

YouTube is part of my daily routine and over time I've managed to subscribe to some pretty amazing people. Some simply make me smile, and others have genuinely made me go out and change the way that I live. Ben Brown is part of that latter group, and since watching him I have bought a penny board (and fallen off), picked up my camera again to continue my passion for photography, and vlogged my entire trip to America. He doesn't wait for opportunities to come up, he goes out and makes them happen. And better yet, he encourages all of his viewers to do the same.

Ben is a kayak world champion turned daily vlogger and film-maker. His eye for beauty is pretty rare and it comes in handy when he embarks on one of his many travel adventures. However, it's not his exciting vlogs that keep viewers coming back each day (well, they are pretty cool); Ben has one of these delightful personalities where he can make you laugh and enjoy even the everyday things. He has that contagious adventure bug that makes you want to pack a bag and a camera, and go out exploring. It's hard to explain, but Ben will prove to you that anything is possible. Nothing holds him back and that's a rare quality these days. He's chosen a career path that should have "Living the Dream" as it's description, and he has put in the hard work to get there. Combining this with his natural ability to entertain makes for a pretty awesome YouTube channel.

Ben is an example of why I love watching daily vlogs. They give you a glimpse into how other people live and inspire you to break those boring everyday habits. They make you think "Wow, I could be doing so much more with my day."
And so, if you're looking for some positive vibes in your life, or you just want to check out some pretty amazing travel videos, make sure to check out Ben's YouTube channel here.
Also make sure to check out his instagram and Tumblr accounts for some pretty incredible feats of photography.
I highly recommend his trips to Canada and my absolute favorite Visual Vibes set in the London summer time!

Thanks for everything Ben! #Brownieforlife
(Photo credit: Mr Ben Brown).

What are your favorite Ben Brown videos? x.

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