Fashion and Lifestyle Blog
On the 8th of September four years ago, I started the biggest and scariest journey of my life - I moved 172 miles from home to study journalism at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Now I'm beginning a new, even bigger journey- adult life.
This month is a great time of year for the zero waste community as it's #SecondhandSeptember. This is a social media trend that challenges us all to only buy thrifted clothing and accessories for a whole month. As many of you know, I already do this. At the beginning of the year, I decided I would only buy pre-loved clothes in 2021, and it's going well so far. I'm lucky to enjoy thrifting and love having a good rummage about for hidden gems. So, after a few months of no shopping at all recently, I was embarrassingly desperate to have a browse in the local charity shops again. So, in the space of a few days, I managed to build up an impressive haul of pre-loved items, and I'd like to share them with you all...
For many of us, the new academic year is approaching faster and faster, and it's about time we get everything organised for going to university. Whether this is your first or final year, sometimes we all need a little help preparing. I always forget what I need and end up rushing down Union Street in search of all my supplies. Sometimes it's difficult to figure out what supplies work for you. Here are my student essentials for studying and attending lectures...
for it. Unfortunately, I'm a slow reader and find myself leaning more towards other forms of media. But I have always enjoyed the books I've read- especially in my teenage years. I remember coming home from school and running upstairs to my room to curl up on my bed with my newest read. There were days I would be immersed in a novel until the early hours of the morning. As I've mentioned in my "6 Rainy Afternoon Reads" blog post, I want to fall in love with reading again and I think I have an idea of how to do this...
Have you ever gotten a random burst of motivation but end up burning yourself out? Or have you found yourself in a slump with no inspiration whatsoever? So have I. I experience "writer's block" often and have learned to live with that and make the most of the times that I am feeling productive. Having productivity slumps is natural, and nobody should feel ashamed for having one. But when I am feeling productive, I like to ensure I make the most of it and make it last as long as possible. Here are my top tips for staying productive and maintaining motivation...
Turning 21 is surreal enough at the best of times. I'm now officially an adult- even though everyone insists I'm still young and can get away with doing stupid stuff. Your 21st birthday is your last "big" birthday. There's not much you can't do after you're 21. So, many people go all out on their 21st, throwing huge parties to celebrate their crossover to adulthood. But over the past year and a half, most of us couldn't do that. I was fortunate enough to celebrate my 21st with my friends, but feel bad for those who were stuck inside for their birthday...
Podcasts have grown in popularity in recent years, especially during lockdown. Podcasts are often informal and conversational audio shows that usually concentrate on a niche audience. They have risen in popularity due to their casual and authentic nature. As well as that, they're easy to slip into any busy life and routine. They're perfect for listening to while going about your day; I listen to them while cleaning and doing laundry. But many people listen to podcasts while exercising or working since they provide good background noise while also informing and entertaining. On that note, here are some of my favourite podcasts that I've been enjoying recently...
The blog-writing process can be super fun but also a bit exhausting. I find myself having bursts of motivation that last a couple of weeks, followed by an extended period of the dreaded writer's block. I know how intimidating starting a blog can be, so I decided to write a post about writing posts. I started my blog almost two years ago but, I posted inconsistently when I first started. This was due to a lack of motivation and direction. Now that I've been blogging consistently for a year now, I know my way around a bit more. So, for my 50th blog post, I thought a look behind the scenes could be a great insight into the work that goes behind my blog and a celebration of everything I've learned while writing for the blog...
This past year has been crazy. Lockdown has changed how many of us see the world. Our lives were flipped upside down and the definition of "normal life" will possibly never be the same again. The pandemic has prevented us from seeing loved ones and has caused the loss of family members, friends and livelihoods. However, I've been trying to see the good that has come out of the past year and I want to encourage people to consider what they were grateful for during lockdown. So, here are some things that I was thankful to have during the pandemic...
With the end of lockdown in sight, I'm preparing for "normal life" again. Since lunch-dates and nights out have been non-existent for the past year, my face has been mainly makeup-free. Obviously, with my placement at BeautyBooker- I do wear make-up to work sometimes (usually if I am going to be in Zoom meetings), but I tend to focus on skin-care. Since I'm a student, my go-to make-up is mostly affordable middle-of-the-road options- no Chanel or Dior here. With "normal" life on the horizon, I thought I'd get back into the habit of looking presentable. Here are the make-up products I find myself reaching for the most and that you should try for post-lockdown life...
Thrifty Mango 