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How to Quit Fast Fashion

The fashion industry is one of the most fast-paced industries in the world. Fashion has always been ever-changing, with trends going in and out of season. However, fast fashion companies have pushed their foot down on the accelerator in recent years. As I mentioned in my "Make Do and Mend" article, many retailers have an unbelievable number of collections. For example, Zara has 24 collections per year, which promotes the idea of "disposable fashion". I've been guilty of buying from fast fashion companies before, especially when I first moved to Aberdeen. However, at the start of 2021, I made it one of my new year's resolutions to cut new clothing out of my life. So far, I've been doing well- only allowing myself to buy pre-loved pieces. However, cutting out fast fashion can be quite an intimidating task- especially for a fashion lover. I still find myself tempted to purchase the odd item but, I refuse to buy any fashion items new except accessories, jewellery and shoes. There's plenty of ways to quit fast fashion but here are just a few tips...

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My Top Ten Favourite Disney Movies

As some of you may know from my social media posts, I adore Disney. I'm still a kid at heart- I enjoy nothing more than curling up under a blanket to watch a classic Disney film. My flat is adorned with Disney decor, from my upcycled Mickey and Minnie jar to our vintage Mickey Mouse rotary phone (that you can see in "My Lockdown Morning Routine" blog post). Anyone who has stepped foot in my flat can instantly tell that I'm a Disney fan. Yet, I haven't written a single post about my love for Disney movies- until now! I was inspired by a post by Coffee With Cerys and thought I'd write one of my own. So, here's a list of my favourite Disney movies and what I love about them...

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Behind the Scenes of Blog Writing

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...

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Things I’ve been Grateful for During Lockdown

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...

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8 Ways to Support Small Businesses

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic and multiple nationwide lockdowns. So, supporting small and local businesses is more important than ever. Since restaurants, cafés, and non-essential shops have reopened, now is the perfect time to find new ways to support your favourite businesses. There are plenty of ways to help local shops and cafés, including online and on social media. Here are just a few ways you can boost sales and bring attention to independent businesses...

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6 Rainy Afternoon Reads

Who doesn't love a good book? I love lighting a scented candle, making a cup of tea and curling up to immerse myself in a page-turner. As much as I like my Kindle- which is better for the environment- I can't help but prefer physical books. I cherish the texture and smell of the pages and adore having cute bookmarks to keep track of my progress. But if you're anything like me, you struggle to find the time to read. I read plenty of articles and magazines but, books have been gathering dust on my bookshelf in recent years. However, I made a New Years Resolution that I'd read 20 novels in 2021 (not exactly a huge number but, it'll still be a challenge). So, I thought I'd try writing more posts about books to share what I have read with you all and encourage myself to read more. These are some of my favourite books, and please let me know what your favourites are in the comments or on social media...

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My Make-up Essentials

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...

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My Lockdown Morning Routine

It's always difficult to wake up motivated and ready for work, especially during lockdown. But there are ways to wake yourself up quicker and easier and increase productivity throughout the day. I might not be the most productive person, but I enjoy finding new ways to start my day. So my morning routine is always changing, but the fundamentals stay the same. I like to appreciate my mornings- relishing every second of them and savouring them. That's the best way to enjoy your day- at least, I think so. If you start your day well- the rest of your day should go smoothly...

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Eco-friendly Products I love

When joining the eco-friendly movement, zero-waste swaps such as reusables take the forefront. However, there are also general plastic-free products that aren't "swaps" but eco-friendly alternatives. The likes of sustainable cleaning, food, and kitchen products are pushed to the side sometimes. There are plenty of green companies out there. However, sometimes they can be a little bit more expensive. As a student, money isn't the most expendable, so I try to decide whether an eco-friendly product is manageable for me to buy consistently. Zero-waste swaps tend to be one-off purchases (there are a few included in this post) and can save you money in the long run. But I want to focus on non-swaps. This post might be great for beginners or those of you that don't have time to commit to the zero-waste movement...

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My Top Tips for Online Thrifting

As most of you will know by now, one of my favourite things in life is secondhand shopping. However, with charity and vintage shops closed- retail therapy isn't much of an option for us thrifters. Thankfully, there are plenty of pre-loved shopping apps and websites on the internet we can use to scratch that shopping itch. I've been using buying and selling websites for three years- although it's not the same as in-person shopping- I know my way around them and love them! But I know that not everyone knows what they're doing when shopping online- especially secondhand. So I've compiled a list of my best tips for you to make the best of online pre-loved shopping during lockdown...

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