Last week I had the opportunity to go to the launch of a local skincare brand in Bristol. Nerves about not knowing any of the people attending, and the complete confusion of where on earth the Colston Forge was, had completely gone once I walked in. Greeted with bubbly and a booklet about the products and brand, I flicked through to get an idea of what to expect before going over to the table of products.
On Saturday, the UK's gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free food festival was held in Bristol at the Passenger Shed. With over 50 companies exhibiting their goods, it was the first time the festival had been held in Bristol since its launch in 2014.
Glamour magazine has always held a special place in my heart. Just like most people in the UK, when I started my second year of A levels, I was getting question regularly about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and what I was going to be doing in uni. At this point I had been studying modern history, statistic maths, welsh, and psychology. And honestly, I didn't see myself doing any of these things.
I have been interested in starting a bullet journal for nearly six months now, mainly because no planner I have ever had has all the components I desire. So this September I started my bullet journal, and since have figured out what stationery I find necessary to make mine the way I want. Also little disclaimer, I wish I could justify spending my student loan on all the amazing fineliners out there, but unfortunately I am on a smaller budget.
When first starting blogging, or when you want to improve your photography, I think it can be hard trying to think of blog props to use. And lets face it, lots of us don't have loads of money to spend on things to be in our photographs. So today I thought I'd share what blog props I have picked up over the past year, as well as talking about making the most out of what you already have.
I think every blogger/writer goes through a time where they lose all motivation to write. After finishing my second year a couple of months ago, I took some time off to let myself relax and in the stress of deadlines and exams lost all motivation and passion to write. So I thought I'd share my tips to get my motivation and passion for blogging back!
It is somehow already the beginning of July, however, I still have a good few months until I have to go back to uni for my third year. Unless I decide to complete a masters degree, it is most likely that this is going to be my last summer holidays in my life, which is quite a sad thought. However, it also means I want to have lots of fun, whilst also being very productive. So I thought I would compile a list of what I would like to achieve before I start third year!
I took quite a long break from Instagram recently for several reasons. I was too stressed out about what I was posting, and also I felt like it was so much added pressure to post regular content that was worthy. However, I have returned with occasional posts, and have been loving feeds from so many people, so I thought I would share my five favourite accounts recently.
The other week I was walking through Home Bargains when I spotted a new make up stand, where all make up products were on a trial price of 99p. I quickly glanced and fell in love with the eyeshadow in Toasted Mauve, so decided to pick it up, as well as the primer that they had stocked.
When I swatched the product, I loved the creamy consistency of it, and the colour pay off and pigmentation was amazing. I was so amazed, and really couldn't imagine it getting any better until I went to wash it off.
When I swatched the product, I loved the creamy consistency of it, and the colour pay off and pigmentation was amazing. I was so amazed, and really couldn't imagine it getting any better until I went to wash it off.
For my 21st birthday earlier this year, I was given tickets to watch Annie the Musical on the West End. I have always been a really big fan of Miranda Hart and the musical itself, so ever since counted down the days until I went, and was so excited.
Before the show started, audio which sounded like radio shows from the time period filled the Piccadilly Theatre, helping to get the audience into the frame of mind for a show set in 1933. I was slightly disappointed that the overture wasn't played at all, as it is one of my favourite pieces of music.
Before the show started, audio which sounded like radio shows from the time period filled the Piccadilly Theatre, helping to get the audience into the frame of mind for a show set in 1933. I was slightly disappointed that the overture wasn't played at all, as it is one of my favourite pieces of music.
One of the most stressful parts about uni is the workload, particularly at the end of the semester. The twelve weeks of contact hours are slowly running out, and at the end looms what seems like hundreds of deadlines, and weeks of stress. And if you are overly dramatic like me, every time deadlines and exams are approaching, I always begin to ask myself "why am I in uni?" or "I've done a year, can I drop out now?". A discussion that comes up quite regularly when I am in uni is the workload of the different courses and which has the most work to do. Honestly, this normally happens when people on different courses start arguing over who has the most work to do, although I'm not quite sure why you would want to be on the winning side of that argument! So I can only talk about my degree, and being stressed out me, I'm going to do it the best way I know how... with some Gilmore Girls gifs!
Throughout the end of March until today (when I finally finish second year), I have been super busy and have been distant from the blogging world a little. However, as breaks in my revision, I have been reading some posts to escape from the excitement that is journalism law. So I have compiled a shorter list than usual, but here are some blog posts I loved reading this month!
UNICORN CHEESECAKE BY THE LITTLE BLOG OF VEGAN
If you haven't seen this post by Holly, definitely go and have a look. It is the most magical cheesecake I have ever seen in my life, and as soon as I saw the snapchats whilst she was making it, I was so excited to see the final product and it definitely didn't disappoint! And because I don't eat dairy, it made me so happy to see this recipe.
Moving to uni was, and I'm sure is to everyone, a really nerve wrecking time for me. I was so anxious about meeting new people, but so excited at the same time. But I can hands down say I've met some pretty amazing people since living in Bristol. And people I can be 100% myself around (let's put it this way - many High School Musical performances have happened). In halls, I was pretty close with two of my flat mates, and spent most of my evenings just hanging out watching films and commentating whilst the boys played Fifa (and failing at teaching me how to play).
Apart from writing my posts, I do the majority of all the other things for blogging via my phone, as I assume lots of people do! I rely so heavily on these apps, and think they are great for bloggers to have on the go, so I decided to create a list of apps that every blogger should have!
If you are anything like me, twitter is the platform that I use the most for blogging. I use it to share my posts, to communicate with other bloggers, and to interact in blogger chats. Without twitter and the other bloggers I met through it, I definitely believe I wouldn't still be creating content. Yes, occasionally there is drama, but if you avoid that part, there's actually a really supportive community!
TWITTER
University, and university life, is so expensive, and living independently and being in charge of your finances for the first time can be quite difficult. I thought about how I wanted to write this post for a while, and decided the best way would be a do's and don'ts list. I think the most important things are to not be too obsessive, but be aware of your financial state. And to remember that you shouldn't hold back from social things due to money. But here is a list of my financial do's and don'ts:
Disclaimer: This is just my opinion and my outlook, everyone is in a different situation when it comes to money in university, so may disagree.
Another month has come and gone, and we are already a quarter way through 2017! I honestly feel like I've managed to neglect my blog and social media since January, but uni has rightly taken priority. Because of this though, I really hope when I'm completely finished on May 3rd, I can spend lots of time getting everything the way I want it, and spending more time and energy on here.
When it came to pick accommodation for my first year in uni, I knew exactly what I was going to pick. Because my campus is small, there is no accommodation on the campus, so the majority of people chose to stay in one of the Unite Students buildings in the city centre.
View from my flat in halls
So Boohoo currently have a 30% off spring style sale going on, so I thought I would compile a list of my favourite things they have in at the moment for spring. From the few things I've picked, you can definitely tell that I am having a thing for pink at the moment... but if you're not into pink, the majority of them come in different colours and there's so many other things in the sale too!
Today's post is the first of a new series I am a part of about university with 7 other girls. To know in detail what they will be like, and who is involved, check out this post by Jasmine! So, for the first post, I am going to let you guys know about my university, what I study, and what it is like.
So last week was my 21st birthday. I'm not really a birthday person, don't get me wrong, I love when it's other peoples birthdays, just not my own. However, I actually had a really great time, and was spoilt rotten!
On Thursday it was my 21st birthday. I honestly don't know how I feel about turning 21. I did not like turning 20 last year at all, I felt like I was getting so old, but I'm not as bothered about my age this year. I thought I would make a big list to share with you guys 21 things I have learnt over the past 21 years!
Let's be real, the month of February flew by and I feel like I hardly achieved anything! But I'm okay with that, I think its great to step back and not put lots of pressure on yourself constantly. So, for this month, I want to still set goals, but set smaller more achievable ones.
I actually loved my post I made last month, and the people I mentioned seemed super happy and grateful (even though they fully deserved it), so I have decided it is definitely something I want to keep doing monthly.
So, here are my favourite blog posts of February:
So, here are my favourite blog posts of February:
THE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER THAT REALLY WORKS - ALINA SIRBU
Firstly, the quality of the photographs in this post are crazy good! I have been using the same eye makeup remover for a couple of years now, and have never heard of a gel remover before. I really love the explanation of the product and how it is meant to promote lash growth and not just remove your makeup... definitely making me want to buy it and try it out!
So with my 21st birthday coming up quickly, I thought I would put together a wish list of things I would love to get for my birthday. I am definitely one of those people who buy themselves a birthday present, so writing this is also helping me decide what to treat myself to.
I used to have a marble phone case, but it was one of those flimsy plastic ones and the pattern rubbed off after a while. I saw this case on eBay a few weeks back and have been dying to get it since.
This year I am trying to be as organised as possible. It's not that I'm an unorganised person, but I think getting organised and setting lots of goals will help me achieve what I want in life. It's nearly a month and a half into the year, and I have altered the way I keep my self organised slightly, so am happy that what I do now is the best thing for me. Today I thought I'd share my ways of getting organised for the week ahead.
I was actually tagged to do this tag by both Maisie and Katie, so I'll be answering both of their questions in this one post, so be prepared for a long one! In this tag, you answer the seven questions asked by the person who tagged you, and then you have to tag seven other bloggers and ask them seven more questions.
I am definitely not
one of those people who can fit all their make up they own into one makeup bag.
I have drawers and baskets and lipstick holders full of the stuff! But I do
like to take a small makeup bag out with me, especially on days when I know I
will be out for hours on end, or days when I do my makeup on the go.
Superpeach were super nice (excuse the little pun), and recently let me pick something from their website to be sent for me to try. I picked this adorable makeup bag that has little kittens all over it, which is now what I use to carry my bits and bobs in because it is the perfect size!
I am actually really proud of how well I stuck to my goals and worked towards them. The only goal that I didn't hit was my Twitter goal, as I was around 20 short. And to be honest, I haven't been as active on Twitter and promoting my posts as much as I could have.
One of my favourite things to do when I have nothing much to do is to read blog posts. I love showing people appreciation and giving them recognition for all their hard work, so I thought I would start a series where I share my favourite blog posts of the month!
So in no particular order, here are my favourite blog posts I have read this month....
So in no particular order, here are my favourite blog posts I have read this month....
WHY YOU ARE A GIRL BOSS IF YOU BLOG BY CHARLIE FRIEND
A few weeks ago, I started doubting myself, but this blog post really made me look at my blog, and be proud of it and what I have achieved and experienced since. Just like Charlie says, it takes guts to put yourself out there, especially when people you know personally can see it and judge you. Another reason this post made me super proud of myself was the part about going to events by yourself and meeting new people. I am a very anxious person, and the fact that I went against everything I felt and pushed myself to go to an event which was full of people I didn't know and talk to lots of people is something I'm so happy for. If you ever begin to doubt yourself for blogging, or other people doubt you, definitely go read this!
The lovely people over at Beauty Essentials sent me this
dry brush cleaner to test out. At first, I wasn’t really sure what I was
expecting it to look like inside when it came. It sorts of resembles a hair
doughnut texture if that makes sense and honestly, I was quite sceptical of how well it
would work.
Last summer I realised that I take a lot of care with my skin, but didn't take that much care of my hair. So I then decided to buy some new products to make my hair healthy. I have used these products for a few months now, and made changes such as not using as much heat on my hair, and I have really noticed the difference!
OGX Argon Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Conditioner
I use two different shampoo and conditioners, and this is the first ones. This combination makes my hair super soft when I use it and feels very moisturised too. I tend to use this combination around once every two weeks.
Back in October, I attended my first ever blogging event in London with The Bloggers Hub and Bloggers Who Brunch. Before going, I was super apprehensive about going, especially as I was going on my own. However, on my way back to Bristol that day, I realised how silly it was that I was so scared. A few weeks later in November, I attending my second event and was much more positive going to that event. So I thought I would share some tips for attending your first blogging event.
One of my 2017 goals is to get healthier. The goal isn't weight orientated, it's about getting fitter and having healthier habits such as eating healthier, drinking more water and exercising more.
A few years back, me and my sister went running everyday and managed to improve our fitness whilst doing so. She then went back to uni, and I just stopped working hard to be fit. But this year I aim to get back to a place I am happy with. Therefore, I am making a list of the goals I'd like to meet by the end of the year.
I know it's already January and Christmas is now over and done with, but I thought I would still share with you some of my favourite things I got for Christmas.
I was so happy to get this candle from my sister because it's one of my favourite scents ever from Yankee Candle (although if you don't like sickly sweet scents, this one is not for you). And it also will look pretty on the fireplace in my uni room!
It's that time of the month again to set my goals for the month. Reflecting on my December goals, I am very proud of how much of blogmas I managed to do, and I hit both my twitter goal and my family time goal.
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