Author: Emily Bond

Summer has well and truly arrived, and whether we have beautiful sunshine or the traditional English drizzle, one thing is for sure; People love their summertime music.
   Listening to happy music in the summer time will enhance your happy sun shiney mood and will also help you to link your memories with certain songs when you hear them in the future.
Poise has inteviewed five girls from across the country to see what their top ten summer songs are. Read on and build your own summer playlists for 2011.

Jazmine Cainey

18, Atworth, Wiltshire

1. Mr Brightside – The Killers
2. Here In Your Arms – Hello Goodbye
3. Dancing In The Moonlight – Toploader
4. Sit Down – James
5. Dancing Queen – ABBA
6. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
7. E.T. – Katy Perry
8. Dog Days (Are Over) – Florence and the Machine
9. Fascination – Alphabeat
10. She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5

 

Jenny Newton

20, Howden, East Yorkshire

1. Take Back The City – Snow Patrol
2. Darude – Sandstorm
3. Club Tropicana – Wham
4. Alright – Supergrass
5. All Summer Long – Kid Rock
6. Good Vibrations – Kaiser Chiefs
7. I Predict A Riot – Beach Boys
8. 1 2 3 4 – Feist
9. We Come One – Faithless
10. Back To Basics – Shapeshifters

 

Eleanor Clifton

16, Melksham, Wiltshire

Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae

1. Nolita Fairytale – Vanessa Carlton
2. Oh, It Is Love – Hello Goodbye
3. Be Ok – Ingrid Michaelson
4. Superman – Joe Brooks
5. Walking On Sunshine – Katrina And The Waves
6. Neopolitan Dreams – Lisa Mitchell
7. Happy – Nevershoutnever!
8. People Should Smile More – Newton Faulkner
9. Its Only You Part 2 – Salem

 

Rosie Browne

20, Southampton, Hampshire

1. Day We Caught The Train – Ocean Colour Scene
2. Two Princes – Spin Doctors
3. She Moves In Her Own Way – The Kooks
4. You and Me Song -The Wannadies
5. Summertime – Dj Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
6. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah -The Pioneers
7. Sweetness – Jimmy Eat World
8. Could You Be Loved – Bob Marley
9. Golden Brown – The Stranglers
10. Town Called Malice -The Jam

 

 

Emma Fryer

20, Farndon, Nottinghamshire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Last Summer- Lost Prophets
2. Sugar, We’re Going Down – Fall Out Boy
3. What’s My Age Again – Blink 182
4. Kiss Me – New Found Glory
5. Blowing In The Wind – Bob Dylan
6. Thunder – Boys Like Girls
7. Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
8. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
9. Perfect Day – Lou Reed
10. 99 Red Balloons – Nena (covered by Gold finger)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wrath – Bar Fighting

A study carried out by the European Institute of Studies on Prevention has shown that the British are the worst nation foe fighting on holiday. We have all gotten angry when someone pushes us at a nightclub, but what is it about being on holiday that makes people’s tempers so short?

Professor Kate Dodge who teaches Psychology and Human Behaviour at  Bangor University says “People let go of their inhibitions on holiday and drink more alcohol than they usually would. This causes all emotions to be heightened, including anger and annoyance.”

The study also found out that arrests on British women abroad for drunken brawling are 15 per cent higher than 2009.

Envy – Bikini Envy

Don’t sit by the pool bitterly looking at all the girls who you think look better than you in their swimming costumes.

Not only will this make you feel inferior and self conscious, it won’t change how you look.

Remember, there is always someone who looks worse than you. But if you feel the need to shape up for your holiday, see our bikini diets.

 

Sloth – Lazing on Sun beds

Every girl on holiday wants to look like a sun kissed goddess, so spending your holiday lazing around on a sun bed might seem like heaven. But you never know what local culture or fun you might be missing in the new place you are visiting.

It is also important to remember, if you are going to spend a lot of time in the sun to use sunscreen. The Dermatology Association recommends adults use no less that SPF 15 and Children should use at least  SPF50 in any country where the sun is strong.

Gluttony – Excess consumption on holiday

Everybody over eats on their holidays. With all inclusive deals or foreign food to tempt you, it’s not surprising. However this can result in sickness or indigestion, and nobody wants a dodgy stomach abroad.

It is not just food we over-indulge on abroad either. Britons are the worst country for binge drinking abroad. This can be dangerous and costly, especially if you were to be injured because of a drunken accident abroad. Without the right insurance your holiday could be a lot more costly then it should be.

Lust – Safe sex on Holiday

It is important to practice safe sex on holiday, because even if the hunky waiter will stay in the country, an STI or unwanted pregnancy won’t. This happened to Kelly C* who only found out she had caught Chlamydia whilst on holiday after being tested when she came back to England. She said “I was so drunk, the thought of protection barely crossed my mind. I felt so lucky when I got my test results back. It could be cleared up with antibiotics, and I didn’t end up with a baby, or like HIV.” Condoms are the only form of protection that will stop you from catching STI’s as well as preventing pregnancies.

Pride – Taking Britain Abroad

A survey carried out by holiday company Airtours described Brits abroad as “Patriotic to the point of fanaticism.” It also found out that 1% of Britons even take their teabags with them!

When you’re abroad, don’t be afraid to try out the local cuisine, instead of eating fish and chips or a fry up. Make an effort to go to the local bars, instead of heading for the one with all the English flags outside of it. You might find something you prefer!

Greed – Spending too much money on holiday

Going on holiday is expensive. To save yourself money on holiday, plan your activities before you go. This means you can budget, and save in advance.

It is sensible to take extra money in case of emergencies, but don’t be tempted to spend it whilst you are away. If you still; have it when your holiday is over, then you can buy something nice at duty free, or put it towards your next holiday!