Edinburgh Day One : Exploring and the Zoo
A few of you may remember that Ben and I headed to Edinburgh a few weeks ago. We had a great time and I've been dying to share pictures ever since. Unfortunately my laptop is still being repaired, so...
View ArticleReview: Bumble and bumble Sunday Shampoo
Four weeks later I finally have my laptop back from the repair shop! Hooray. I really hope this will be the end of my long breaks from blogging. I have quite a few posts planned in my head, so...
View ArticleChibird: the best motivational site ever
Today's post is something a bit different. About 6 months ago I stumbled onto one of my favourite sites for the first time. Since then it's become one of my go-to places on the internet, especially on...
View ArticleMy July purchases : Love or Hate?
The Body Shop Vitamin E Aqua Boost Sorbet What really attracted me to this new sorbet was its cooling effect. I tried it on the back of my hand in the shop and couldn't resist picking one up. How it...
View Article50 blog post ideas for a versatile blogger
1. Reinvent your favourite recipe 2. Try a new hobby 3. A weekly/monthly round up 4. A progress post 5. Recommend your favourite bloggers 6. Reflect on your blogging experience 7. Room tour 8. Your...
View ArticleCardiff weekend in photos
The Millennium Centre Last weekend Ben and I planned a last-minute stay in Cardiff. Since we didn't plan it far in advance we didn't really have any ideas of what we'd do, but it was actually...
View ArticleMy new blog design!
I'm back! And with a super shiny new blog design! As some of you might remember, I was getting quite frustrated with my old design, primarily because I couldn't make my pictures as large as I wanted....
View ArticleBlack Milk SharkieCon in Mallorca
The title of this post probably makes very little sense to most of you, so I'll first give you a little explanation. If you've read my previous post about Black Milk Clothing (here) then you might be...
View ArticleMini Primark Haul
So this is a new thing for me. I love reading (and posting) haul posts, but I love seeing people model the clothes even more. So I thought I'd give it a go. Unfortunately I was short on time when...
View ArticleFlamingo Gifts Review
After a short break from blogging (due to me being a grown-up now and doing boring/exciting things like getting a job), I returned to an exciting email from a lovely lady. She let me know about...
View ArticleTen Things I Should Be Proud Of
We all know that it's very easy to spend a lot of time focusing on your insecurities. Wondering where things went wrong, and how best to make changes. But what we all need to do more of is reflect on...
View ArticleMy Next Home Christmas Wishlist
Whenever I go into Next I'm always really impressed by their Home section. Everything is so tasteful and always really good quality for the price. I often wish that I had a house with minimum seven...
View ArticleMy November Favourites
Sooo this one's a little bit late. I discovered some amazing things in November though, so I thought I'd share anyway!Lush So White Shower Gel Limited Edition Last year I picked up the So White bath...
View ArticleMy non-material Christmas Wishlist
It's the day of year which thousands of people spend panicking about unfinished Christmas shopping. Shop shelves are emptied and retail workers begin to lose faith in humanity. Unfortunately, having...
View ArticleMy struggle with mental illness
It doesn’t take a genius to notice that my blog has taken a back seat for a very long time. As an explanation, and as I feel passionate about the subject, I thought I’d make a return to blogging with...
View ArticleReview: Polaroid Zip Instant Mobile Printer
I'm back! Hopefully for good this time as my creative juices (eww, sounds kinda gross. Sorry!) are back in full flow. I'm so excited to get back into this and share things that I love, think and do...
View ArticleTopshop and Urban Outfitters Haul
So someone let me loose in a shopping centre with a debit card again. I was also feeling a bit down on this particular day. DANGEROUS COINCIDENCE OF EVENTS. Anyway, since I spent more money than I...
View ArticleStoring memories
I've wanted to start a diary for ages, but never had the motivation. I guess it's weird for a blogger to say, but I felt like I wasn't creative enough. How could I find enough in a day to write about?...
View ArticleReview: Fashion Icon by Barry M
(had to up the contrast a little bit, just so you could see how awesome this actually looks IRL) There aren't many nail varnishes that I fall head over heels for (demonstrated by my way-too-large...
View Article5 simple photography tips for beginners
So, a small disclaimer to begin. I certainly don't consider myself to be an expert (I've only been using a DSLR in any capacity for less than a year), but these are the techniques that I've found have...
View ArticleA blogger's guide to Canva
 Have you heard of Canva before? It's a blogger's dream. For a long time Photoshop was the dedicated blogger's go-to tool for improving the appearance of their work, but now there's a new kid in town....
View ArticleTen things that I live for
In the 21st century people put a lot of weight on the happiness derived materialistically. Some people even measure their happiness by how many pairs of shoes they own, or how nice their car is. I'd...
View ArticleMy Resolutions for 2016
This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster for me, but I'm pleased to be able to say that I'm now the happiest I've been in a long time. There's always room for improvement though, so here are the...
View ArticleMy year in photos
One of the best experiences of my life. Watching the sunset at the tip of Borneo. On reflection, this year has been one of the best of my life: I hadn't even realised how much I'd done until now. I've...
View ArticleA day in Covent Garden
Jess and I had a day free, so we decided to head to one of our favourite areas of London. No matter how many times you've been to Covent Garden there's always something new to see. We explored a few...
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