Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace
May 6, 2018 DOTD•OOTD

Not your average fashion blogger

I am not your average fashion blogger. Fact.

Oh how I wish I could say I was. Always keeping up to date with trends. Changing my outfit styles every season. Exiting my front door with a well thought out outfit with complimentary accessories. That would be the ultimate dream. I fantasise about always being photo ready whatever the occasion, even down to my underwear. Lacy La Perla’s that you wouldn’t be ashamed of if you got run over is something I think about on a daily basis.

Admittedly, my bank balance is a big part of not always focusing on fashion. I earn a decent amount as a PhD student, but with my rent, food, bills and my massive makeup addiction it only stretches so far. Fashion changes so quickly, it would be impossible for my budget to keep up. Any left over money I do have is spent on clothes I’ve nabbed in the sale. 90% off, yes please!

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

The truth is I just don’t have the time….

Ok that’s a lie.

The truth is I’m just lazy.

Those of you who watch my Instastories will know I have a collection of over 40 scarves courtesy of my mum the scarf maniac. I have 4 wardrobes full of clothes and yet most days, I wake up, shower, pick the same black leggings I wore yesterday off the floor, quickly find a t-shirt and voila!

Obviously, I do wear clean underwear and socks, although I do happen to know a guy who wears the same pair of socks for a whole week (let’s not think about that shall we). Nevertheless, if I can make it out of the house wearing some form of clothing and make it into work then I count that as a win.

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

Bench Jeans, Per Una blue shirt, red Gap jumper, Hobbs Trench Coat, Tatty Devine gin necklace

So can I really refer to myself as a fashion blogger? What even is a fashion blogger? Someone who talks about fashion right? Well, I like to think I do that. You want to nail that ‘mom’ jean trend, I’m your gal. If you’re after a tailored, camel trench that doesn’t cost Burberry prices, look no further. High street or designer, I can talk the talk and walk the walk but I don’t think it’s essential.

I feel like huge fashion empires and global magazines such as Vogue make you feel inadequate. Page after page of gorgeous models with perfect makeup, perfect hair and of course perfect outfits. Even within the blogging world, I often feel like a fashion fraud. Not a day goes past where I don’t see a blogger nonchalantly leaving their house in the latest styles whether it’s for a blog post or not! Yes I could put thought into my outfit every day but unless someone is going to see it, what’s the point? I don’t believe you have to dress to impress 24/7 to be deemed fashionable. I shoot as many looks as I can but I just can’t keep up. However, I’m starting to realise that’s not actually necessary.

I guess what I’m trying to say is, just because I’m not fashion focused 100% of the time, doesn’t mean I’m not fashion forward. Maybe I’m not the ultimate fashion blogger but I do blog about fashion and if that makes me below average, so be it!

 

Disguise of the Day:

Blue Shirt – Per Una

Red Jumper – Gap

Jeans – Bench

Trench Coat – Hobbs

Gin bottle necklace – Tatty Divine

Black Boots – Topshop

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  1. Alice Spake says

    May 6, 2018 at 10:35 am

    I love the mix of colours and textures of this outfit! You look fab xx

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  2. Rosie says

    May 6, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    I love your style and your mix of colours. I need to get better at my fashion shots I look so awkward in them!

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  3. bethan shuff says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:45 am

    This jumper looks fab on you – I’m also guilty of the leggings/tee combo most days!

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  4. alicia says

    May 8, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    You look amazing, I have the same issues I always pick the same things too! haha
    Alicia XO

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  5. Katie Middleton says

    May 8, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    You look gorgeous in these photos <3 I'm so guilty of wearing the same clothes all the time. It's usually a combo of the same two pairs of jeans and 4 tops.

    Katie x
    http://www.katie-middleton.co.uk

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  6. Jess says

    May 8, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    Yasss queen, I’m completely with you. You still look gorge what ever the budget x

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  7. Alicia says

    May 9, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I absolutely adore this trench. I’m the same though when it comes to purchasing items, I have to think long and hard about them especially as my budget isn’t exactly massive at the moment. I’m extremely guilty of repeating outfits, as well as re-styling an item for another shoot.

    Alicia x
    http://www.aestheticobsessed.co.uk

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  8. Lady Writes says

    May 10, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    I love the pop of red on you and the way you pull it out with the matching bag x

    Reply
  9. Natasha Palmer says

    May 11, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Love this outfit! Xx

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