Heather's September Favourites

Welcome to the start of a whole new series: our monthly favourites! After seeing this done by some of my favourite YouTubers, I decided it might be a good thing for me and Ben to do. So every month you will be able to read our favourites, and hopefully we will be able to introduce you to some new awesome things.

So. Let's get started.

Book
This month I've only actually read one book. Terrible, I know, but yeah. That book was Solitaire by Alice Oseman. Those of you who have read my review will already know what I have to say about it, but basically it's a relatable teen fiction novel with undertones of depression and social anxiety. The main character isn't the most interesting one in the book, but she was intriguing enough to keep me reading, and the concept was interesting and different.

Film
This month I have been to see one film twice, and that film is Pride. Now, I absolutely adored this film. It's funny, sad and heart-warming all at once, and the LGBTQ+ theme is one that is very important to me. The film is based on a true story and it shows a group of gay and lesbian activists who raise money and awareness to help those affected by the miners' strike of 1984. I didn't actually realise the truth behind the story until I saw it, and that fact actually made me love the film even more. The writing is funny and interesting, the cast was perfectly chosen and the whole concept is beautiful. Also, Andrew Scott is in it, so that's an automatic plus.

Song
I was actually surprised by the fact that some of the chart songs this month were pretty good, and one of those is Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. This song is so catchy and the vocals are amazing. I am always in awe of Jessie J's voice, and now Ariana Grande has joined her at the top of my list of powerful female singers. Nicki Minaj's rap is as indecipherable as always, but for some reason I want to learn it. If you're into catchy and sassy pop songs, I would definitely recommend Bang Bang.

TV Show
Obviously it has to be The Great British Bake-Off. There's no one in Britain who doesn't watch it, and this series has been as awesome as ever. As an avid baker myself, I like watching for the actual techniques and bakes, as well as the innuendos and silly moments. Sue is still fab, and Mel's not too bad, but the stars really are the bakers. I'm stupidly excited for the final next week, and I'm rooting for Richard, as I have been from the very beginning of this series.

App
My friend introduced me to Vinted not long ago, and now I end up checking it every day. Whether you're looking to sell, buy or swap clothes, Vinted has something for you. You can restrict your home page to only showing things in your size and you can search by item, colour, brand, whatever. I love the idea of this app, especially because I don't have loads of money at the moment so second hand clothes are perfect for me. I have only bought one item so far, but I'm sure I'll get many more over time.

Album
I have been loving the same album for a very long time now and it still hasn't got old. That album is, of course, Stars by Collabro. I know it technically came out in August but it's still fab so deal with it. The whole thing is just beautiful, and the concept of a musical theatre boy band is one that I love. I loved these guys on Britain's Got Talent, I love them right now, and I'm sure I'll be loving them for a long time to come. My favourite song on the album is the title track, Stars, which is originally from Les Miserables, and I can't wait for album number two.

Whatever
And now we reach the final category, the one dedicated to that random thing that I have loved all month. Something that was very specific to September was Zoella's daily vlogs, and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. I'm not usually a fan of daily vlogs because they can sometimes get boring and a bit long-winded, but I haven't found that at all with Zoella's September vlogs. From Alfie's birthday to the Zoella Beauty launch, she has documented every little thing to happen through the month and I have loved watching them all. When she announced she would continue through October, I was literally way too excited.

So that was what I've been loving this September. If any of those things sounded appealing then be sure to check them out. You never know, you may have found a new favourite for yourself.

Heather Out.