Apologises

Oh hey guys,

Unfortunately I won't be posting a new post like usual this week, I've been having a rough couple of days and in all fairness I haven't had a moment to think about my blog. I hope you guys understand, I'm just trying to figure some things out in my personal life.

Thank you

Calm

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Today is something a bit different, its something that has significantly helped me within the day to day running of my life, with that in mind I thought I would share with my readers. I first learnt about the calm app through watching Tanya Burr on youtube and saw that this too helped her with her anxiety and enabled her to calm herself down. Let's note that this was in fact the calm app which you can download on to your phone for free!

The layout of the app enables that you can choose your own personal backdrop whether it be the sound of waves to the sound of rain, there are over 20 different back drops to choose. I believe the main aim of this app is to follow the three options, the most popular to ease you in would be the program "seven days of calm" which allows you to grasp the basics of mindfulness meditation. However there is also the guided option which with the free version you only get 2 options calm and body scan, there are other options available but only if you buy the pro version which I believe is $7.99 per month. Finally there is a timer in which you create your own mindfulness session the app only times it. 

The latest addition to my latest meditation craze has been the Calm book, this retails at £9.99 (cheaper on Amazon) and is just a cute addition. It has a selection of sections that you can read at any point such as travel, relationships and children and in turn these areas have small tips and the intention is to provide a guidance in order to create natural habits for each scenario to ensure you have a mindfulness about your everyday life. 

If you're anything like me you'll appreciate how cute and motivating the pages are, each one is different and some what uplifting. 

Like I said previously the book is a new addition, in fact I only received it last night! I can't give you any reviews on it but I can guarantee that the app is super helpful, as someone who is some what of a stress head I find this helps me just relax and return in a good mood.

I hope this helps!

Night Out Picks

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I've decided that this weeks post is going to be a few pieces that I have been loving the look of when it comes to nights out. This coming year is a big one among my friends as well are all turning 21 and therefore big night outs are ahead!

There is always a large selection of pieces that are available all year around and these are a couple of things I am loving right now!

First up is this gorgeous  Shift Dress  from Pretty Little Thing, to be fair I tend to get scared of shift dresses because in the past I've looked like a sack of potatoes in one but part of me is wanted to try again in aid of this amazing number. It is relatively priced at £20 and I just love the blue in it, curious if this would actually suit me with my vibrant red hair but the slight plunge and short length make this a sexy little number to team with black heels and a black clutch for ultra elegance.

I'm not one to wear bralets because usually they highlight my mid drift and lack of chest but I'm so over that. This Topshop  Bralet is relatively classic the intricate design of it means that you could keep it simple with a pair of treggings or jeans and heels,  you could easily pair with a skater skirt and boots it is entirely down to personal preference. This is quite pricey at £29 so it's not something that I will buy in a rush, but it can be a key piece to any woman's night out wardrobe.

   Confession time! I have been perving over these Lace Up Heels from New Look, I am ridiculously terrible at walking in heels but I have been loving the lace up heel trend. So when I saw these slightly chunkier heeled lace ups I made it up in my mind that I needed to own them. These come in at under £30 and I think they will go with literally any dress, definitely a classic and a relatively cheap investment. 

Sometimes I find that most of my items in my wardrobe are all black and so colourful accessories can seriously help out. I spotted this cute Tassel Box Clutch from River Island, this looks so expensive and can brighten any outfit. It is slightly pricey at over £30 but this down to personal preference as I tend to stick with Primark or New Look for going out bags so this is a bit above what I would normally spend on a night out bag but it is definitely gorgeous.

That's it guys, my picks. What did you think?

Too early for Autumn?

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I am aiming to fulfil the needs of my readers and so on looking at my most popular posts I noticed the rare OOTD post I made was one of the most read, so in return I am creating a new one. This was something I was excited to wear as it was an amazing find at Primark,  it was also something easy to chuck on to go out shopping with my sister and nephew.

This s the layout of my outfit, I find that I tend to stick to monochrome right now due to the brightness of my hair and to be fair, who doesn't love a bit of monochrome and greys? 

L-R: Topshop bag (no longer sold) , New Look Chelsea Boots, Primark Pleather Jacket, Primark Mohair (I think) Jumper and finally my trusty Topshop Black Treggings!

 I am actually laughing at my attempt at capturing my outfit (hahaha) but kinda looks arty, or is it just me that thinks that?

A full shot of the cosy outfit, featuring my messy bedroom.

I love this photo, not only does it show my turtle neck amazingly but I love the way my hair adds such a contrast to the monochrome scheme of my outfit. I can officially confirm that no filter was used. ( I loved it so much I put it on my Instagram page!)

Super short but that's it, see you next week guys!

Updated Hair Routine/ Care

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It's been ages since I've done a hair routine, I noticed that it was one of my top 10 read post on here and it has changed significantly so it was in order! I'm not going to go into crazy depth because it is self explainatory in product and use so I hope you enjoy!


1. So first it is key to note my hair is dyed so I always attempt to make an effort with keeping it nourished and maintained hence the products in this step. Obviously I have to use shampoo and conditioner, I tend to mix them up but I have been going back to this combo because of the results I can feel and see. The products mentioned are L'oreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Nourishing shampoo (quite a mouthful) followed by L'oreal Paris Elvive Colour Protect Caring Conditioner. This combination combats my fears with colour and also the shampoo is targeted at dry, dull and rough hair I also feel that it adds a shine.

2. Before washing out the conditioner I use my Tangle Teaser Aqua Splash and brush out the millions of knots and tangles that occur within curly hair. This can be time lengthy and painful but I feel like my hair behaves better when I've attempted to brush it in some way. Next I wash it out.

*Please excuse the manky brush*

3. The next products are not always used they are optional, I just have these on hand in case my hair needs a bit of TLC. The first being Bleach London's Reincarnation Mask that was recommended to me by my friend Natalie, it targets dyed and coloured hair to repair and moisturise it. I found this to be amazing at making my hair shine, the only issue I have being the packaging as it's awkward to hold comfortably after squeezing down (see image). The other mask I've recently bought is the Toni & Guy Nourish Reconstruction Mask which essentially has the same job as the previous mask. I can't say I've used them recently (I probably should) so I can't really compare as of yet but if you guys did want a comparison post or review then let me know.

4. Next is the productI use on my hair when it's been washed yet it is still damp, I have been sticking to one in particular which I highly recommend for curly hair, that product being Tresemme Expert Selection Perfectly Undone Waves Creating Foam. I apply this like you would a mousse so tipping my hair upside down I use about 2 pumps at a time and scrunch it into my hair. I find the more you work it the more defined your curls will become. Usually I prefer washing my hair at night so after applying this I rest my hair above my pillow and let it dry overnight.

* I am aiming to try a new product, Bed Head TIGI On The Rebound Curl Recall Cream, I bought this at my local salon whilst getting my hair done it's mainly used when diffusing (which I don't do) so I am dubious of using it.

5. I let me hair dry overnight and then the curls appear, sometimes they behave and other times it can be testing.

So that's it, my new and super easy updated hair routine/ care I hope you enjoyed and I answered any hair questions you may have had. If you have anymore just leave them below and I shall answer.

(A terrible picture of the outcome with my hair)

That's all for now,

My favourite shoes!

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I decided to be a bit more brave and dip my toes into the world of fashion, I tend to stay away from fashion posts because I feel like I am hardly one to lead the way for trends or fashion. This is hardly that to be fair, it is just an inside look into my favourite shoes ( six to be exact) my initial post was going to be one all about my heels but then I have heels that I never wear so it changed to this. I hope you guys enjoy the post it was interesting trying to balance my camera on a stack on books to get the right height!

1. Gold Glitter heels - Dorothy Perkins (unavailable) 

These shoes were originally bought 3 years ago for my Sixth form prom (See Post ) and in all fairness this is the only time I have worn them due to me generally freaking myself out when I wear heels. I get self conscious with the height and balance and the way I walk but it is something I am working on, so hopefully I can venture out in them soon. I believe they were retailing at somewhere between £20-£30 at the time and I honestly think they look beautiful and can jazz up any LBD! 

2. Primark Mids (unsure if still available)

I bought these beauties around about April time I believe they were £13 which is a good bargain considering many other retailers sell similar shoes for around the £20+ mark. I was introduced to these through the lovely Kayleigh from couture girl whose Instagram post made me run to Primark and snap them up. I don't find them ridiculously comfy but that may just be me not being used to any kind of heel no matter how small. 

p.s: Check Kayleigh out her Instagram alone makes my bank account quiver and her fashion is just amazing!

3. New Look Cleated Soles (unavailable)

If I am completely honest these are my recent most worn shoes mainly because of the colour and slight height also the fact that my tattoo is still healing and these give it a chance to have fresh air and be seen! These retailed at £25 and are super comfy!

Here's a picture of them in use!

4.  Dr Martens 3 Eyelet Shoes!

These were my first expensive shoe purchase, I loved these as soon as i saw them and sixth form was the perfect excuse to get them. Let's not lie they are super expensive at £90 but they are good quality, comfy (although you do have to wear them in to where it's not so rigid) and classic! I love styling them with frilly socks as you can see from the pictures, it just adds a bit of femininity with the "mannish" appearance of them. 

5. Underground Wulfrun Creeper Black Leopard suede 

Now my obsession with having creepers started around the same time I got my Dr Martens, it was almost a punk-ish phase, I did not have a lot of money due to the previous purchase so when I saw these on sale at Office for £35 I just had to get them. I don't tend to wear them as often as I should but when autumn comes round I shall be digging out the creepers!

6. New Look Chelsea Boots 

Black ankle boots or any boots are a staple needed in everyones wardrobe, I actually went without any black boots for several months and it caused me a headache.  These were a steal for under £20 are super comfy and are easily teamed with many an outfit. 

So there you have it, although brief those are my favourite pairs of shoes.

That's all for now.

My favourite little area....

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I decided today would be a little different, I would love to give a bedroom tour but my room is super tiny and not that interesting. Therefore I have dedicated this post to my favourite little area, aka my shelf....


I wanted my bedroom to look clean and peaceful so the majority of things are plain white, the reason the shelf is my favourite is because it is a staple item with colour and random things that make me happy.

This is a brief overlook on my shelf of colour, it houses everything I love or want to put on display for how beautiful it looks. The fairy lights also make my room super cosy when my black out blind is pulled down I believe they were around £3 from Tesco they are just a semi- long length of heart shaped lights that add a little something.

To the far right of my shelf (closest to my bed) is a beautiful Glossybox from the French edition, I had to keep this due to the illustration on the front it just adds an awesome touch. It is slightly hidden by my small collection of Rimmel nail varnishes, but these are my new obsession and I love to keep them on show to add a pop of colour.  The colours in order are: Black Cherries, Rain rain go away, Go wild-er-ness, Rose libertine, Orangina, Silver bullet and White hot love.

Along the middle section of my shelf is a cheap and cheerful magnifying mirror which I use if I get ready at my desk rather than in front of my mirrored wardrobe, these are super inexpensive I think I picked this up for something like £5 at Asda a few years ago. I won't run you through the perfumes or ring holder or even the brushes as there is a post I did earlier when I had them displayed in my vanity drawers (See post). However I do have a selection of books that I adore, Pretty honest by Sali Hughes is a new cult favourite of mine any tips or tricks I need to know about anything beauty related is in this pretty pink book. Also I have #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso which has definitely helped me with a new outlook on my life and the direction I want it to go! Finally I have Love, Tanya by Tanya Burr as she is a youtuber I have watched for years and her book is a compilation of not only stories but tips, tricks and recipes. 

The area to the far left is my special area, my prized possession is the photo I have from my sisters baby shower with one of my best friends Jessica (far right) she unfortunately lost her life last year to SUDEP ( sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) and there is not a day I do not miss her so she is always in my bedroom to not only remember her everyday but to know life is short and to live it for her. On top of the frame I have a floral crown I wore to my first year university summer ball which I love. Finally is my camera which I think is pretty crap but I cannot bring myself to get rid of it so I tend to use my iPhone for pictures. 

So there you have it, my favourite little area, I hope you enjoyed.

That's all for now,