2017-02-19 18:54
From ordering my passport, to packing my case; this trip was significant for a whole host of reasons. My first plane journey in nearly 10 years. My first trip abroad without my family, ever… Read More
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18 Year old from London trying to make her way through the world of vlogging and blogging.
2017-02-09 12:00
On one fateful afternoon, I took a trip to Westfield Stratford and stumbled across a new store on the bottom floor.Typo sells all the stuff you never knew you needed. From quirky cards, to s… Read More
2017-02-05 15:07
The gold packaging. The high sense of luxury. One of the most well known brands in the business. YSL make up has always been on my high end wishlist. But with the prices a little too high fo… Read More
2017-01-29 14:00
It's awards season. It's fashion week season. The dresses are made and the designers are out in full. The Haute Couture show saw some of 2017's most beautiful creations. Dior. The desig… Read More
2017-01-27 19:13
2017-01-22 10:37
Today I have a short post for you, as I'm super busy with work and have a few gems up my sleeve for the coming months!The Trump. The rallies. All over the world women got together and marche… Read More
2017-01-17 15:30
I wish I had something exciting to put here but alas my life is not that fab. 08/01/2017Don't remember doing anything on this day at all. Think I took down the last of my Christmas deco… Read More
2017-01-10 12:30
The Week. A mini series as such. 4 Weekly's per month. She says. We'll start at new year's eve. A night of prosecco with an old friend. The countdown happened and we watched Robbie Will… Read More
2017-01-06 19:17
Instagram. Love of my life. I have two. Not loving the stories. But hey ho.Here are some of my proudest insta-pics edited on some of the best apps out there (budget permitting). Take a littl… Read More
2017-01-01 19:32
Not too many moons ago, you may remember I mentioned the BGS and that I was taking part. Well since then I was paired with a blogger, made a friend and received the loveliest of gifts!Emma o… Read More
2016-12-30 17:46
2016. The year I learned.January.I began to hate university. I resented the travel everyday and started looking for full time jobs.February.I left university. Law school. I became the dropou… Read More
2016-12-11 12:57
Arguably one of my favourite things about the Christmas period, hand picking gifts for your most loved. Today I bring you a gift guide for the little gifts, perfect for stockings or maybe a… Read More
2016-11-27 19:13
Today I'm 20. The big 2-0. Here's what I've learnt since that 9 months in the womb...1. Say yes more. You'll get more out of life.2. It's okay to say no however. Don't be forced into things… Read More
2016-10-28 16:00
My friends have known since the start. My cat sits with me when I do it. My brother found out and told my sister. And I can officially say, my entire family now know about it.I still feel si… Read More
2016-10-13 18:07
Have you heard of South Church? With 4 singles, and being played on stations such as Introducing Essex and Funky Essex; I don't know how you couldn't have. I don't usually review bands… Read More
2016-10-02 11:00
2016-09-26 18:52
Morning all! As you may have seen, or unseen as it were... I haven't been the most dedicated of bloggers recently. I've had a lot go on in my life over the past few months so I thought I'd g… Read More
2016-09-22 17:12
Today's post is just a quick one about a cute little idea by Viola of a Blogger's Christmas gift swap! To find out more click here....Some info from Viola!How do I get involved?Well, th… Read More
2016-09-05 20:02
THE WATERSIDE INN, WAREI don't usually do restaurant reviews, as I eat too much to be able to talk about it all, and I can never remember to capture my food before I gob it all down...Howeve… Read More
2016-09-05 18:57
THE WATERSIDE INN, WAREI don't usually do restaurant reviews, as I eat too much to be able to talk about it all, and I can never remember to capture my food before I gob it all down...Howeve… Read More
2016-08-30 16:09
It’s so exciting to be a bridesmaid for the first time. You get to wear a beautiful dress and get your hair and makeup done professionally. It is also a wonderful day as you get to see… Read More
2016-08-30 16:08
Image from PixabyYou want your wedding day to be enchanting and magical. Not only is it your special day but you also want the guests to be wowed and amazed and have as much fun as possible… Read More
2016-08-29 13:50
Over the past few years I've formed a style to suit my taste, like everyone does. We all take ideas and inspiration from our friends or people we see online/tv, and disregard the ideas we do… Read More
2016-08-23 15:49
The 15th of August saw myself, dad, his parents and my brother and sister, take a journey to Woburn and call Center Parcs our home for 4 nights. After an hour journey we arrived and dro… Read More
2016-08-18 13:31
Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. All eyes will be on you, there will be hundreds of pictures taken and it’s something that you and your guests will remember fo… Read More
2016-08-05 14:58
I'm the tech wiz in my house. If the computer won't connect to the wifi or the printer won't turn on; the inevitable call of my name will happen. I've got a few things on my list to buy come… Read More
2016-08-01 19:28
My latest videos from my channel. Read More
2016-07-30 12:00
Habits are often the things that make us, us. However certain habits can cause us harm in the long run or are things we should just plainly avoid doing for our own sake.Here I've listed a fe… Read More
2016-07-27 11:11
2016-07-25 09:49
Today I bring you the last post in the Summer event gifting series. In this post I show the fabulous gifts from Sass and Belle.Sass and Belle are a company I have admired for a while. From s… Read More
2016-07-21 14:02
I'm writing this in my garden, squinting to read the screen, waiting for the pool to fill up and drinking a Coke Life. I think this counts as summer. Today I bring you the second load of pho… Read More
2016-07-13 17:54
Hello lovelies. Today I bring you a few photographs showcasing the lovely gifts from the first brand that I met at The Blogger's Hangout summer event! Pink Parcel are a monthly subscri… Read More
2016-07-08 17:55
Why hello everyone. I guess I'm allowed to say that Summer is official? I walked into my garden after two days stuck indoors filming & editing; to be pleasantly surprised at the weather… Read More
2016-07-06 10:20
Today's post is bringing out the lifestyle blogger in me and something a little different (but well needed!) for the blog!Now; I'm home alone pretty much 24/7. The evenings are usually… Read More
2016-06-22 09:28
The official start of summer has arrived and like always; the great British weather has decided otherwise. I've officially booked my holiday, somewhere you'll find out soon enough. I haven't… Read More
2016-06-20 17:41
Benefit face powder£20 - belk.comNARS Cosmetics dry skin foundationliberty.co.ukHoola bronzing powderjohnlewis.comBenefit eyebrow cosmetic£16 - sephora.comLipstick£11 - ama… Read More
2016-06-16 20:31
With the launch of Benefit's new Brow collection looming; I thought today I'd join in with the Bene-party and bring you my top 5 Benefit products of all time. When I first got into makeup; b… Read More
2016-06-14 17:00
Hello everyone! With the recent craze for the Kylie Cosmetic lip products, poor people like myself are forced into finding dupes for things to 'fit in' with the crowd. I haven't really found… Read More
2016-06-12 17:00
Not too long ago I shared my top tools for bloggers, to help those new and old to the game! As that was one of my most successful posts, I thought I'd carry on with the advice posts and shar… Read More
2016-06-08 16:30
I shall repeat myself for the 1 millionth time. Foundations are my weakness. I'm always on the hunt for my perfect match and have found a few gems along the way. The L’O… Read More
2016-05-26 09:13
When I first started blogging, I found it super hard to get any advice that was focused on new bloggers that wasn't just about how to make money or the benefits of blogging. Of course they a… Read More
2016-05-24 12:58
Finding that one foundation that sees you through, works with your skin tone and type perfectly and lasts from noon till dawn is something special. They're like a child to you. You have to l… Read More
2016-05-20 19:00
I've been blogging for a while now and every so often I receive an email from a company asking me to review their products or creating a shiny cutsie video on my channel for them. Although I… Read More
2016-05-18 17:26
May- a month of exams, stress and a need for relaxation. TOP: SAINSBURY'SJEANS: PRIMARKSHOES: PRIMARKCARDIGAN: H&M Read More
2016-05-11 19:00
Where would you like to go this Summer? For me it's either a lovely break in a forest relaxation centre (aka a Center Parcs type situation...hint hint...) or a city break to Paris (the home… Read More
2016-05-10 09:13
If you haven't already seen, BOOHOO have collaborated with Charli XCX and the collection is now on sale! I've had a little look and picked out my favorite pieces to share with you! Enjoy xcx… Read More
2016-05-07 20:46
The lovely people at 365 sent me on a trip to the lovely town of London the other week and I thought I'd share some of the photos I took whilst there! Big thanks to 365 Tickets for sending m… Read More
2016-05-04 09:14
As always; this year's Met Gala didn't disappoint with the array of designer dresses, flamboyant trains and silky suits. I have to say though, many of the outfits were not to my taste and si… Read More
2016-04-26 17:17
The pretty packaging. The price tag. The two things that attract you to a set like this. But does that always mean the quality won't add up? Today I bring you my view on these lovelies, how… Read More
2016-04-23 18:49
As we all know; I recently left my uni course. I loved not having anything to do during the day and Monday mornings were my favourite. That novelty has now worn off and I'm (dare I say it) b… Read More
2016-04-14 20:55
Summer. The season of prom, weddings and all things formal. I had my prom in 2013, with a big poofy purple ball gown paired with some purple converse, thick black eyeliner and a hair do that… Read More
2016-04-13 16:00
Mainly being a beauty blogger, it’s only recent that I’ve delved into the world of fashion. After spending the majority of my teenage years in anything comfortable and baggy, I&r&hell…Read More
2016-04-05 21:34
I've known about the Liebster award for a while now. If you're not aware, it's an award from one blogger to another, all with under 1000 followers, in order to promote newer bloggers and sho… Read More
2016-04-03 16:00
April has arrived at last. Although it seemed as though Christmas and new year were only a few weeks ago, the nicer weather is wholeheartedly welcome in my book and I'm looking forward to we… Read More
2016-03-30 11:02
London Elizabeth HotelAs a lover of tea, tiny sandwiches and posh hotels, a trip to London for Afternoon tea was perfect. I booked a table for two at the London Elizabeth hotel for my mums b… Read More
2016-03-26 19:00
It's finally here! Today I bring you the first installment of my StyleDiary. Every month I will bring you a little photoshoot of the outfit that I've been loving the most this month! Hopeful… Read More
2016-03-24 16:15
I love Boohoo. As a clothing addict; their website is like a heaven for everything chic, lace or even a bit grungy. It's officially spring (apparently) so today I bring you short post showca… Read More
2016-03-18 19:00
I've officially been buying my monthly subscription box for a year now and I don't think I'll be stopping any time soon. I've discovered one of my new favourite brands (Naobay) and been sent… Read More
2016-03-17 17:08
I love reading. I've always loved reading. As many young girls; Jacqueline Wilson was my inspiration and one of the reasons I loved writing stories as a child. Today I don't get to read as m… Read More
2016-03-14 13:28
So you've been reading your favourite blogs for a while now. Even your top YouTubers have one and it seems as though everyone including your cat does too. The bandwagon has come around and y… Read More
2016-03-09 20:34
My skin doesn't take well to certain products. The thinner they are, the streakier they tend to look on me. I've always loved a heavy duty- high coverage foundation as throughout my teenage… Read More
2016-03-06 23:35
I didn't make new year's resolutions because I don't seem to do things in any sort of order. The past year had left me stressed and desperate for change. I sat and wrote law essays that I wo… Read More
2016-03-06 23:34
Every week I'll be putting together a wishlist of my top 10 things from a certain website or company. This week: RAD. Scrolling through my Facebook I saw a sponsored ad with some cute l… Read More
2016-02-18 11:49
As I perused the aisles of Superdrug I came across a little make up bag with three boxes. I'm assuming these were made for christmas gifts but at five pounds I couldn't turn it down. Fo… Read More
2016-02-10 22:12
I recently bought a book called 365 BLOG TOPIC IDEAS by Dana Fox. Here it tells the average blogger (aka me) what to write when writer's block has struck. Although I do infact have a no… Read More
2016-02-10 16:50
In the September of 2015, I will be going off to university. My A Level grades weren't the best (other than that one subject I finished the course of, half a year early...) but those two yea… Read More
2016-02-09 21:51
The past year has been one of love and loss for me. Meeting Alfie was amazing but any positive seems to be met with 10x more negative. Death was a prominent part in 2015, even until the last… Read More
2016-02-09 21:49
Now, I have many an array of the trusty trouser. I love bright colours and various prints that can make a statement at all times of year. Here I give a few of my top tips when dipping your t… Read More
2015-12-16 14:55
Not too long ago now I uploaded my WINTER LOOKBOOK to youtube and so far it's going down well! I love the way it turned out and spread over 4 months, the filming took a long time, but it's t… Read More
2015-12-03 23:09
It's Christmas! I thought today I'd bring you my top few lip sticks, glosses and my fave lipbalm for this festive season! I was debating whether to film this for my Youtube channel or s… Read More
2015-11-06 21:37
Not too long ago, I got in contact with a sweet little jewellery company and managed to get my hands on a few of their goodies. Statement Made have a huge range of the most beautiful product… Read More
2015-10-07 11:14
Smiffys. Known for costumes and make up, and is quite a household name come halloween time. Their 'Horror Doll' costume was a perfect fit for me. I used a mixture of the Smiffys Make Up FX G… Read More
2015-09-11 13:11
On Wednesday the 9th of September I made the trek (car, 3 trains, a bus and a lonnnnng walk) to Soho to my first bar experience for the Joe Browns Blogger funfair! Here they showcased their… Read More
2015-08-30 21:14
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2015-07-18 20:54
As you may have guessed by now; this month's GB was French themed and featured their own mascot- Mademoiselle Glossy. In a soon to come post I'll eventually tell you how much I liked each pr… Read More
2015-07-15 19:36
Some time in the near future (she says), I intend to film a room tour, since I have 99% finished re organising my room. And by this I mean lugging a desk half way around the room and un-need… Read More
2015-07-02 17:33
My first encounter with Magnitone was at the Bloggers Love fashion week back in Feb. Amongst all of the stools and brands, one stood out to me. The words 'clearer skin' drew me towards the l… Read More
2015-06-24 16:09
So Joe Browns' summer sale has started and if you're like me, you'll be excited about the fabulous range of dresses, shoes and swimwear (amongst other things) that have a generous discount o… Read More
2015-06-10 20:13
So it's June. Summer is slowly arriving and the midnight gnat whacking sessions have made an appearance once again. Don't get me wrong; I love summer. The heat, dainty shoes...beach... But w… Read More
2015-06-01 18:55
Now, when I say everyday I simply mean the days I can be asked to get up early enough to sit through the whole routine... I don't generally wear all of this for work, nor for popping to the… Read More
2015-06-01 17:59
So I've been working really hard lately to rank up the blog posts and vlogs on my youtube (check it out here!) and I made a cute, simple new intro for all of my videos! Enjoy!K x Read More
2015-06-01 17:56
Every year I wildly (but quietly) search for the perfect necklace to accompany a collar or adorn my neck with. Here are just a few semi-statement pieces (inc. a bangle) that are simple… Read More
2015-05-15 15:59
The lovely ladies from Black and Sigi sent over one of their brand new rings called The Juno Ring. I chose the middle size as I have never actually measured my fingers but I knew t… Read More
2015-05-08 12:37
This mascara is the cutest, from the name Lash Princess to the black and pink colour on the tube.Recently I've been using the Benefit Roller Lash Mascara, something that I idolise and still… Read More
2015-05-05 08:27
When my GlossyBox took slightly longer than usual to deliver, I contacted their customer services and it seemed that my box was lost in transit. Within a few days, a brand new box was delive… Read More
2015-04-24 13:39
Love. This. Necklace.How pretty is this? The Rose gold chain. The detailed diamond in the heart. Just the cutest thing.This necklace came through my letter box yesterday morning, and hasn't… Read More
2015-04-24 13:19
Since I started wearing make up, around 14/15, my skin has been on a rollercoaster of spots, oily to dry, and just unhappy. I took many tablets and used alot of creams and washes to try and… Read More
2015-04-24 13:01
Like I've previously said, slender teas (or cleansing teas) are a must right now. There are many companies jumping on the tea wagon, and although some can be quite expensive or not work, I'm… Read More
2015-04-10 23:06
Short post tonight as its 3 minutes to 12AM and I have that sort of weird tiredness where I'm not able to sleep.,,Recently I've come to realise that some people just aren't good for you. You… Read More
2015-04-03 20:46
Good moring my lovelies! Today I bring you the review of a few products sent to me from the lovely people at Odds and Sorts. Last October/November I purchased three small bracelets from… Read More
2015-03-31 08:29
I was graciously gifted a few lovely samples, full sized products and one amazing gift to top it all.Each stand held numerous amounts of products that a girl could only dream of owning. Like… Read More
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