Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! Currently away on a It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! 
Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
#scotland #glasgow #scotsman #travel #traveltheworld #travelbug #sundayfunday #relaxandunwind #weekendaway #weekendbreak #liverpool #polkadots #isawitfirst #whatiwore #highstreetfashion #ootd #topshop #strikeapose #weblognorth #lpoolgirls
#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear th Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear them more often because 1. Jabbing them through the piercing that has been empty for months is no fun and games 😂 and 2. They just elevate your look to the next level!! Seriously, whether they’re long, studs, gold, sparkly, colourful, patterned, they make me feel so put together. 2020 is my year for accessorising!
Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for it! What I am here for is these natural Wispies eyelashes from @ardellbeauty. I do love false lashes but because I don’t have a lot of lid space, I find they always look heavy and unnatural on me so I give up and they get shoved in a drawer. That’s why I was dubious at first with these but the second I put them on, I fell in love. The natural style adds volume to my lashes without looking heavy and really do pass as being my own, even in person!! They’re easy to put on as the band is nice and flexible and stay put throughout the day. These are my lashes for sure! Have you tried Ardell lashes before?
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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

    Reply
  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

    Reply
  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

    Reply
  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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