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A LETTER TO EVERY 20-SOMETHING-YEAR-OLD OUT THERE

Dear confused-as-fuck-young-lady-or-man,

A COLLECTION OF HIGHLIGHTS FROM JANUARY 2018

This year I wanted to start doing monthly highlight posts because hell I couldn’t do beauty favourites every single month now! I don’t try that many new products. Instead, I’ll have a few categories and things I am totally loving or grateful for… A bit more chill and a bit more variety. Hopefully, you guys like it! Any feedback as always is appreciated so let me know in the comments.

6 PERSONAL GOALS I WANT TO SMASH IN 2018

Generally speaking, I’m not a huge fan of the NEW YEAR NEW ME mantra everyone hopes on after the clock strikes midnight on New Years and it is the 1st of January. I believe in a more sustainable, lifestyle changes whenever you want to do it – midweek, midmonth, midyear. In saying that goals are cool and this year I’ve decided to make goal making a focus of my weekly, monthly and yearly planning. It’s a new habit I want to adapt to hopefully increase my productivity…. Hopefully!

A LIFE UPDATE – I AM BACK FROM MY BREAK

Hello. Hi. I’m back.

ON SELF LOVE FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO NOW…

Let me take you back to early high school.

BUT WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS NOW?

What are your plans now?

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLOGGER

A misconception about bloggers is that we lead a very glamorous life and that it’s an ‘easy’ job. I beg to differ. Blogging is hard work and takes alot of self-motivation because at the end of the day if you don’t work nothing gets done. I thought I’d put together a post sharing a typical day for me – please note each blogger does things differently and this is just a representation of how I do things not everyone else!

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR?

Recently a lady come into the shop I work in (my other job that helps me do this part time!). The small talk started as I wrapped up the beautiful plain, cream lambs wool blanket she had selected as a gift.

WHY I DIDN’T LIKE WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING (AND WHY THAT’S OKAY)

When you are younger and think of your one-day-wedding most look forward to trying on wedding dresses. I know I did. After getting engaged I started to look around at different styles and I hit the realisation that I’m not the girly-girl I once was. Way back when I did my debutante ball I…

WHAT I’VE LEARNT FROM GETTING ENGAGED IN MY EARLY 20’S

For those of you who didn’t know Isaac & I got engaged before Christmas last year and it’s been a whirlwind. I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learnt since he put a ring on it.

AN OPEN LETTER TO 18 YEAR OLD ME

As my 22 birthday approaches at the end of month I find myself reflecting on the past few years. I think it’s important to look back on periods in your life and take something from where you once were.. Here is a little letter to 18 year old me. I’d love to hear what you’d tell your 18 year old self in the comments!

LESSONS I’VE LEARNED SINCE LEAVING UNIVERSITY

I left university just about 18 months ago and although it’s a decision I don’t regret for a second I thought I’d express some of the lessons I learnt from the experience.

19 THINGS TO REMEMBER AS A 20-SOMETHING YEAR OLD

In your 20’s there are so many transitions in your life. I thought I’d comply a little list of the things to remember in your 20’s.

10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHEN ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS SPEND IT

The saying goes ‘the more money you have the more money you spend’ and if as soon as pay day rolls around you and your bank card are headed towards the shops for a spending spree it is so difficult to resist the urge to spend all that hard earned cash, however here are some ways to save and scrimp so that your savings account rightfully earns its name.

TIPS ON HOW TO UNWIND AFTER A LONG DAY

Sometimes it can be really hard to switch off, de stress and relax after a long day of work, emails and social media. It can all get a bit much for one girl to handle. Here are a few of our tips on winding down when you really need to.

8 TIPS FOR BECOMING MORE CONFIDENT

Whether you are looking to be more confident for a job interview, a first date or just wanting to feel really good about yourself. Confidence is a key essential, to help you feel happy and live life how you want to live it.