THE EMERGENCY KIT-CONCERT EDITION // hiraerth

Hello everyone, it's ya homie Hiraeth and I am coming to the internet with another survival post. And this time, its a a concert survival guide!

Concerts are great man, the music, the people, the vibes. Those are all cool and contribute to having the time of your life. However they can quickly turn sour if you're not prepared. This is why I have created a list of things that you should take to any concert. So if any of you guys are going to a concert this is the post just for you!

Okay, so first up, you'll need a bag to put all this stuff in. I usually take a small-ish backpack with me rather than a purse so that I can forget about it instead of worrying about a purse dangling from my shoulder and getting easily lost. I'd also try to get a kind of small one, since you don't want a colossal bag weighing you down when you're having a good time.

Now for the good stuff, what you're gonna put in the bag!

MONEY- It's always a good idea to take a bit of cash, to buy snacks or drinks, or emergencies that could pop up. If you wanna support the artist you can also but any merch they selling at the venue.

PHONE- Okay this is a given, we take our phones wherever we go but you need to make sure you do have in case of emergencies and for photos. Make sure it's on full charge as well. If you're like me and don't usually have a case on your phone but make sure you have a very protective one at the concert, so if you drop it, it'll be as less damaged as possible. Also bring a portable charger as well so your phone doesn't die halfway through the concert.

WATER BOTTLE- There is nothing worse than getting dehydrated at concert (especially outside) , always take a water bottle with you. Some venues don't let you bring in water so take a empty bottle and fill it up when you get inside.

SUNGLASSES- These are just a nice thing to bring especially if the concert is outside. Just don't take your expensive ones, cause if you lose them, you probably ain't getting them back.

SHARPIE// NOTEPAD- Even if you haven't signed up for a meet-and-greet or other VIP pass, it's good to keep these just in case you do meet the artist.

HEADPHONES- Obviously you don't wanna wear these in the venue, duh but if you're like me and live in a small town far away from the concert venue, these are good to take on the long drive there.

GUM- If you do meet the artists, you don't wanna kill them will bad breath, so take a little gum. Just be careful if you're chewing during the set, cause I've choked a couple of times from jumping around ahahahaha.

FACE WIPES- After concerts you can feel pretty gross, so face wipes are good if you wanna feel cool and to take off any make-up and sweat.

DEODORANT- Bring a little roll-on deodorant to put on before and after the show, cause again, you're gonna feel real gross afterwards.

HAND SANITIZER- Concerts can get pretty nasty and is just a breeding ground for bacteria so remember to take this.

MEDICAL KIT- Don't forget any kind of prescribed medication that you need. I also take a few pain-killers just in case if I get a headache. I also take a few band-aids so if I fall over (which I do a lot) I won't bleed to death. YAY!


So guys that was my concert survival kit, I hope you enjoyed it and got a few ideas for them! I know  sounds like a lot but it's all small stuff and will fit into any small backpack basically. I just came from a Twenty One Pilots concert and I took all these things with me. Anyway homies, I'll catch you in my next post!

Until next time,

Hiraeth

get to know me// hiraeth

Hi guys!

Yep, I'm back again (and to be honest you ain't getting rid of me) and I am bringing you the get to know me tag! I only just realsied that other than from my very first post here, you guys don't know a heck of a lot 'bout me, so for today's post, I thought I'd do the get to know me tag. So let the games begin! 

Vital Stats

Name: Yeah so my real name ain't Hiraeth, that's just the blog. My actual name is Isobella, but all my friends call me Izzy or Bella.

Nicknames: Well, other than the ones I just mentioned, my friends like to call me Trash or Emo. Yeah. Real nice guys.

Birthday: The second of June, right in the middle of the year. That also happens to fall on Queen's Birthday too, so I get a public holiday.

Place of birth: New Zealand

Star sign: Gemini. You ever read those horoscope blogs and they tell you your future, personalities blah blah blah? Gemini is literally the most boring sign ever. We don't do anything! Jeez Louise.

Occupation: Well, I go to school everyday so that's cool, I guess. But I have a part-time job working at a pizza place.

Appearance 

Hair color: Like a really really dark brown, like nearly black.

Hair length: I used to have it super long a couple of years ago, like to my butt long, but now it's just a little bit past my shoulders.

Eye color: Boring freaking brown. I wish I had blue eyes, that would stand out from my face.

Best feature: I think I have pretty clear skin, I don't have acne (yet, touch wood am I right?)

Braces: Nope, but my friend did.

Piercings: Like three on each ear.

Tattoos: Nope 

Righty or Lefty: I'm a righty so pretty basic.

Firsts

Best Friend: My first best friend was a girl called Portia, I don't really remember much seeing as I was six, but she was pretty chill I guess.

Award: Like a certificate for writing down 166 words in five minutes when I was seven. SO COOL IZZY!1!!1!

Sport: This is a joke right.

Real holiday: To Australia when I was a weeny baby of six months.

Concert: When the Arctic Monkeys came early 2014

Favourites

Film: Ahhhh crap I don't know, there was this really funny movie on Netflix called Look Who's Back ...I let you guys look for it yourself.

Tv Show: Pretty Little Liars, hands down, my favorite. Or American Horror Story.

Color: Black...like my soul.

Song: Well, I can't say of all time what my favorite song, but at the moment I think my fave song is Pacify Her by Melanie Martinez or I Don't Care by Fall Out Boy.

Restaurant: Ummmm like Nandos or something??

Store: Topshop because they have really really really nice quality clothes.

Book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseni, so touching ans sad and beautiful and so many emotions rolled into one.

Magazine: The Rolling Stones or Alternative Press which are both like music magazines.

Shoes: My one pair of Jeffrey Campbell boots which I wear every day, even in summer, which is torture but hey, fashion am I right.

Currently

Feeling: Bored since I know I start work in two hours ughhhhh.

Single or Taken: Singlesinglesiglesinglesingle

Eating: Well I ate a brownie like an hour ago.

Listening to: School by Nirvana

Watching: Pretty Little Liars duh, what else.

Wearing: ACDC boxers and a black and white flannel.

Future

Want children: I can't really look after myself so looking after a actual human being would be bloody disastrous. No, I don't really want kids.

Want to be married: That'd be cool, but nah not really.

Careers in mind: I want to be a lawyer when I finish school or maybe go into business.

Where do you want to live: Maybe London, then I'd move back to New Zealand when I'm older after that.

Do you believe in..

God: Yes

Miracles: Not really.

Love at first sight: Yes! Weird how I don't believe in in miracles but I believe love at first sight.

Ghosts: No, but I still get scared going to bed after watching a ghost movie.

Aliens: Yes, but not in the way we think we see them as.

Soul mates: Yeah however we don't always find them and when we do sometimes it's too late.

Heaven: Yep

Hell: Nopenopenope

Kissing on the first date: I mean, yeah, whatever you're into. I don't really have an opinion on it.

Yourself: Of course! I can do anything if I work hard enough. You should always believe in yourself.

So that was my get to know me tag! Jeez that was longer than I expected! Next time, remind me to check the questions before I start typing it! Anyway guys, I'll see you later!

Until next time,

Hiraeth xx

70's Lookbook Ideas// hiraeth

Hola amigos,

how's it hanging? I hope you're all well. Today as the beginning of the reborn Hiraeth, I thought I'd start off with a fashion post. Not only a fashion post though, but a 70's inspired lookbook! Now, I don't know about you, but I love the seventies. Love the music, love the fashion, love the show haha. So I've put together three 70's inspired outfits and I'll link the stores below each one. Soooooo without further a do, let's get straight into it!

 Outfit One 

So for outfit one, I decided to go more a more casual/sporty kinda of vibe, so I opted for the following items.


These red roller girl shorts with white edges. I feel like these are very sporty and fun. These are also very short shorts so if you don't like these, I suggest, opting for longer ones.


This white retro t-shirt, which literally says "19 SEVENTY" on the front, can't get more 70's than that. Now these exact shirts may be tricky to find as they're only sold in New Zealand and Australia, but I do know that their are many other shirts similar to this as well.
 
The Adidas Stan Smith Shoes, are perfect for this seventies look. They look super fun and sporty and are really comfortable to wear as well. You can get these in colors such as red, green and blue.

I really love this outfit as it is so sporty and cute, you could literally wear this anywhere.

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Outfit Two

This oufit is a little more formal but not super fancy. It's something you'd wear at a festival (like Cochella *cough cough*)


Flares flares flares flares. The 70's love flares! We love flares! These pants are also really great too, as they're really comfy and have good air-flow, not to mention they're really cute!



This bodysuit is to just die for. I know the bodysuits that lace up at the front is very popular but I liked this one since it laces up in the back, which was cool. Like the pants, these are super comfy and breathable. I also think bodysuits are just really flattering for the body, especially coupled with flare pants.



And lastly I went with these platform sandals from Jeffrey Campbell which are super comfy and stylish. I know Jeffrey Campbell can be a bit pricey but the quality is really good and will last a long time. If it really is out of your range, their are heaps of other shoes that look just like these as well!

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Outfit Three

Now this is a more formal going out kind of outfit.



Ugh this dress, am I right?! I absolutely love this halter dress from Urban Outfitters! I also feel the coral color is a nice touch too, that brightens up the look.


These Jeffrey Campbell boots I actually just ordered and they look great with anything! Which honestly, I found surprising, given the shiny material it's made out of. Contrasted against this dress, it's great, it makes it stand out quite a bit. Again, if Jeffrey Campbell is a little out of your price range, there are many other brands that stock similar boots!



This jacket man, so cool. This a black suede jacket from Asos that has these longish tassels going all around the jacket. This also is a bit pricey considering it's real suede but such amazing and good quality too!

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So that was my 70's inspired looks, I hope you enjoyed and got a few ideas for them! Don't forget to check out the links to see where their from! Did I miss other stuff out? Tell me in the comments what else is super 70's! Also don't forget to check out my social media links and be sure to follow me!

Until next time,

Hiraeth xx

Update// hiraeth

    Hey guys!

  Wow it feels like ages since I've posted anything (well, it has been- leave me alone okay) and I'm      super sorry I have! It's just that I've just started back at school, and you know how schools are- they basically just throw the assignments at you haha. Anyway, I'm on my two-week long school break, so I'm going to be working hard, and making sure I get these posts out to you guys!

So I've made the blog new again. Got a new background, a new set-up, new font, the whole shi-bang. I thought it was time for a change, out with the old and in with the new. I also added a new social media of mine- Tumblr! My tumblr is always-on-the-knife-edge.tumblr.com, so go on over and follow it! 

Ahhh man, I got so many ideas for you guys, and I promise I'll post regularly too! Good things are to come. I want to post what you want, lookbooks, morning/night routines, hauls, it's all gonna come very soon. 

Until next time,

Hiraeth