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Style Essentials: Autumn

What do you love most about autumn? Is it the crunchy bronze leaves littering the pavements? Or the assortment of "pumpkin-spiced" coffees in cafes at this time of year? I love the fashion in the colder months. I love being able to cosy up in comfy jumpers and coats and explore the practicality of fashion. Being able to stay chic during autumn and winter is super important to me- I've written posts about it before. But today, I'll be sharing my style essentials for this season...

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Thrifty Mango Book Club: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

books then you've watched a few of the films at least. I've wanted to revisit the books for quite some time now. I read all the books twice throughout my school years but haven't touched them since. I have an embarrassing amount of Harry Potter Merchandise, including Luna Lovegood's wand, a Hufflepuff hat and scarf set, a Gryffindor scarf, golden snitch earrings and multiple handbags. After moving to Aberdeen, I lost touch with the series due to not having a TV in my student accommodation and leaving my books at home. So, why not revisit the first book with me? Or read it for the first time?...

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Secondhand September: My Latest Thrifty Finds

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...

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7 Student Must-haves for Going to Uni

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...

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Proposing The Thrifty Mango Book Club

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...

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7 Ways to Maintain Motivation

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...

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A Post-Lockdown 21st

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...

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Podcasts I’ve Been Listening to- Maybe You Should too

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...

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7 Ways to Personalise your Wardrobe

As many of you know, I adore fashion. One thing I love about clothing is how personal it can be. The clothing you wear can reflect your personality, interests and background. And that's why- in my mind- fashion is more than just designer labels and fleeting trends. Although runways and trends play a huge part in high street collections- vintage, second-hand and specialist style stores allow for more individuality. There are plenty of other ways to personalise your clothes and express yourself creatively through what you wear. Let's look at what you can do to add personal touches to your wardrobe...

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