Heya,

So this week I thought I would share withy current faves so that you now what I love, and what's good in the shops right now! All of these products are drugstore brands (with the exception of one) and so are easily accessible and affordable.

Heya,

So as you may have known, over the summer I set my the challenge of completing a list of things to do. This list consisted of Fashion,  Beauty and Lifestyle activities. Now that Summer is over it has come the time when I review this list and see whether I have succeeded!


THE LIST:

• Finish reading The Fault In Our Stars book

• Watch the Fault In Our Stars film
• Go to the Beach 

• Own a Black Leather-look Backpack 
• Master the Winged Eyeliner Flick 

• Visit London 

• Go shopping in London 

• Update a piece of clothing in my Wardrobe to create something new or more on trend
• Paint my nails at least ONCE a week

• Read The Book Thief 
• Watch Frozen for the second time 
• Sort through ALL of my earrings 
• Go on Holiday

• Sleep in a tent for a night 
• Try to Instagram everyday for 2 weeks 
• Paint my room 

• Try a new Hairstyle  

• Go running at least once a week 
• Go swimming in the sea

• Try to wear a bolder lip colour 
• Visit a Historic building 

I visited Bodiam Castle in Kent with my friends where we took a stroll around the grounds, castle and surrounding area while taking lots of pics and having a whole load of fun!

• Own a Kimono 
• Try a new food/drink 

All the things that I have completed are in red and have a description below them of how I got on. As you can see, there are still some items on the list that I have not completed, which may or may not be completed soon. Some such as the films and shopping items, can be, however, sleeping in a tent and sorting through my earrings, maybe not. It's too cold and I am currently being weighed down with A Level work!

12 out of 23 completed.
11 out of 23 uncompleted.
6 out of 12 completable.
6 out of 12 in-completable

So I think I've done OK, I could have done better....

Let me know what you think, how you got on and anything you would like to see on my blog in the near future!

Love Emily x

(Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I have been overworked with Alevel studies and starting at a new school! I will try to get back into routine very soon!)

Heya,

So as it's Summer holiday/vacation season and I'm off on my hols very soon, I thought I would put together a Holiday Packing post, packed with helpful tips to fit as much in your case as possible!

First off all start with what you are going to take. How much you take really depends on how long you will be away for. I recommend you start with one outfit per day made out up from clothes that can be dressed up from day to night. Also plan your outfits before you go so that you are only taking things you will definitely wear. Try to stick to a base colour, I.e blue, that goes with most colours in your wardrobe, and pack clothes around that colour. Choose underwear that can be worn with any of your items of clothing, this includes socks. Take a set of underwear for each day plus a couple extra pairs of socks. For nightwear, take 2 sets per week.

Pack shoes that will go with everything and suit the terrain and weather conditions in which your holiday destination has. For example you don't want to be wearing flimsy sandals in a rocky/hilly environment, or boots on a hot sandy beach. Stick to basic colours such as tan, black and your base colour in your clothing. This ensures your shoes will go with most of your clothing depending on the style of the items. Take as little shoes as possible, I recommend between 2 and 5 pairs for a holiday 7 days or over.

When you have chosen all what you are going to take, lay them out on the floor, separating each group of clothing, I.e all of your tops together.

Line your suitcase with your underwear. Suitcases often have sections under the lining from the bars on the back, separate each group of underwear using these. This creates more room in the case, creates and flat floor and also enables you to be able to see what you have packed. Fold your underwear and roll to pack as much in as possible.

On top of the underwear place your nightwear folded then rolled, then continue folding then rolling your clothing and placing them in the case until all your clothing is packed. Do up the straps in your case.
If you are taking a raincoat place this folded up on top of the clothing, if not, take a large plastic bag and place this on top instead. Then take your shoes and place on top the bag/ coat. The bag or coat will protect your clothing from dirty shoes.

This is your packed case which you can now zip up, padlock and take on your holidays!

I hope you loved reading this post and it has helped you on your packing struggles! Enjoy your holiday and have fun!

Love Emily x

(There will be no post next weekend, as I will be on Holiday, however, I will be able to cross some items off my Summer List so be sure to check back!)