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Now Playing #14 Music, Tv, Books Recommendations

Now Playing #14 Music, Tv, Books Recommendations

Welcome back to the series, here we go… Music Leave Us Here (We're Fine) - Orchards DiE4u - Bring Me The Horizon That's What I Want - Lil Nas X Underwater Boi - Turnsile Holiday - Turnsile TV RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Finally it’s back! Drag race is one of my favourite tv shows anyway, but the UK version really stands out above the rest to me. I think it’s the British humour and having Alan Carr…

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Head's above the water but feet are paddling furiously

Head’s above the water but feet are paddling furiously

Head’s above the water but feet are paddling furiously Is it me or have the last few weeks felt like we are all trying to keep our heads above the water. It’s funny really, because everything’s going rather well. But it’s normally during these times that things feel unsettled, like something must be coming to ruin it all? My entire life has changed dramatically in the last month. From huge…

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Recreating Olson Outfits - Styling classics

Recreating Olson Outfits – Styling classics

Recreating Olson Outfits – Styling classics Sometimes, the simplest outfits are the ones that tend to be recreated and copied the most. There’s something about an outfit that so seamlessly put together that it just looks so stylish. There are a few people on this planet that have managed to nail this paired back, simple look. The Olsen twins have been fashion favourites for decades. From their…

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Now Playing #14 Music, TV and Book Recommendations

Now Playing #14 Music, TV and Book Recommendations

I know my last ‘Now Playing’ blog post was technically only two posts ago. But I have had a little hiatus from my blog so it was actually over a month ago that I last caught you up with my recommendations! I am also happy to tell you that I have quite a few things to recommend! I have finally jumped back on the reading train after struggling for a couple months to not only find the concentration…

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A Fashion Story - What happened to making your own clothes?

A Fashion Story – What happened to making your own clothes?

A Fashion Story – What happened to making your own clothes? Despite the title of this post, I have not suddenly picked up a needle and started making my own clothes. However, it’s a subject I wanted to talk about as the interest in doing so has risen over the last few years. As buzz words such as sustainability, eco friendly and consciousness get thrown about in the fashion industry, a new wave…

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Now Playing #13 Music, Tv, Books

Now Playing #13 Music, Tv, Books

Hello and welcome back to another instalment of the Now Playing series. Let’s get straight into it shall we? Music Drivers License - Olivia Rodrigo Good 4 u - Olivia Rodrigo Ghost - Justin Bieber Your Power - Billie Eilish Lost Cause - Billie Eilish Montero - Lil Nas X TV Keeping up with the Kardashians Yes, I know this is not a ground breaking new series that I've discovered here. I've been…

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May in photos - What I've been up to

May in photos – What I’ve been up to

May in photos Sometimes, it’s just nice to share some photos with you from the previous month. A lot has happened in the world, with restaurants and cafes opening up their outdoor spaces and then a second lift of resrictions where we are now allowed inside. I had my first hug with my parents after a year and 2 months which was very emotional. Sitting inside a coffee shop again gave me so much…

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For the book readers - The Book Block

For the book readers – The Book Block

For the book readers – The Book Block Has anyone else who loves reading and is normally an avid reader, experienced this? A full on block where you can’t focus, concentrate or even want to pick up a book? Since Christmas, I’ve found reading almost a chore. Nothing seemed to compel me to pick up my book. I went from reading one to two books a week, to nothing at all for sometimes up to a month.…

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April in photos - Learning to slow down

April in photos – Learning to slow down

April in photos – Learning to slow down This last month, I’ve enjoyed truly taking time to slow down and yet still some how complete every task on my to do list. For me, that is true happiness. As you may well know, relaxing and slowly down aren’t concepts I find easy. Yet this past year, I’ve not had much choice. Although I’ve been lucky enough to hold a job the whole way through the pandemic,…

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A Piece on Ghosting - Article For PussPuss Magazine

A Piece on Ghosting – Article For PussPuss Magazine

Image by Elena Cremona A Piece on Ghosting – Article For PussPuss Magazine Ghosting noun [ goh-sting ] When a person cuts off all communication with their friends or the person they're dating, with zero warning or notice before hand. I was recently asked to take part in an article for Puss Puss Magazine, in a piece about ghosting. I shared my experiences of being ghosted and also ghosting…

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New In Jewellery - My Favourite Pieces

New In Jewellery – My Favourite Pieces

I’ve been lucky enough to be sent some amazing jewellery this year from some incredible brands. Some of these are pieces I’ve selected myself for sponsored instagram content. However, I wanted to share them on the blog too as they have become staples in my collection. Although I was sent some of these items from the brands, I would highly recommend them. They are durable and classic…

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OneGarden Brighton - The new natural space

OneGarden Brighton – The new natural space

OneGarden Brighton – The natural space Brighton’s been missing There’s something new that has come to Brighton and it won’t disappoint. OneGarden Brighton is the new natural space which includes a market, restaurant, walled garden and events space. Full of plants, flowers, local produce and stunning scenery, what more could you ask for? Sam, Lucy and myself went to the space, situated in…

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Spring Layering Tips

Spring Layering Tips With the ever changing weather at the moment, getting dressed has been a slight mission. The sun has been quite deceiving as of late. It has been luring me in to believing it’s Spring yet quickly dashing my dreams when I step outside in to bitter coldness. However, stepping out in the sunshine wrapped up to my chin looks a bit silly. So I’ve found layering jackets and other…

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Shopping Jeans Secondhand

There is a real art to shopping jeans secondhand. Firstly, it starts with where you are looking. Most of my jeans have been bought on depop, a secondhand selling platform. Of course, with all secondhand shopping, you have to do some searching. The top items aren’t just going to be right in front of you and especially not in your size. So some detective work needs to be done… Use filters Using…

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Now Playing #12 Music, Tv, Books

Now Playing #12 Music, Tv, Books

Welcome back to another instalment of my Now Playing series! With out further ado, let’s get straight in to the recommendations. Music Good Days - SZA Chemtrails Over The Country Club - Lana Del Rey Streets - Doja Cat Animals - Architects Tangerine - Glass Animals Californian Soil - London Grammar TV Drag Race I’ve been loving both series of Drag Race this season but I think we can all…

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The Designer Candle by Candle Studio | Gifted

The Designer Candle by Candle Studio | Gifted

The Designer Candle by Candle Studio | Gifted As many of you know, I’m an avid candle connoisseur and collector. However, sometimes it’s hard to find something different, a brand of candles that stands out from the rest and offers something unique. Candle Studio does just that. With their individual styles and shapes alongside their distinctive scents, Candle Studio offers a new experience when…

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Why do the little things feel so big lately?

Why do the little things feel so big lately?

Why do the little things feel so big lately? So we are still in the never ending lockdown 3.0 here in the UK. The mundanity of of it all isn’t lost on any of us. The daily routines we have created are now engrained in to our brains and anything outside of that feels so out of place. Something else I’ve noticed, is how small things that normally wouldn’t effect me, have become all-consuming…

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