WELCOME!
What started as an outlet sharing my thoughts online as I quite literally “talk in my 20’s”, this blog has led me to explore my voice, my individuality, whilst also searching for Ikigai; the Japanese concept essentially meaning the thing that gets you up in the morning (and I don’t mean tea, although that’s a pretty compelling argument!). This space has since evolved into sharing everyday lifestyle content, and although at times I may be earnest, I try to root each post in positivity, passion about the things that really inspire and matter to me. Whether you are here to read about my review on a latest purple shampoo, or perhaps immerse yourself in the world according to a 20-something year old for a while, I hope that you come away feeling a bit brighter than when you first stopped by!
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Beat the Lockdown 3.0 Blues!
Welcome back to the first blog of 2021! I hope you’re feeling refreshed after the Christmas break, and that your week got off to a positive start. On Sunday night I pictured myself getting up nice and early, ready for the first Monday of 2021. I was genuinely looking forward to reinstating a bit of […]
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A Year in Review | 2020
During a post-Christmas clean, I found a journal entry I wrote on 1st January. Incidentally this was the only entry I made all year, but looking back I started the year out filled with a lot of hope and ambition for 2020. Reading it made me realize just how much growth I have had in […]
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Appreciating The Little Things
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts, and I really wanted to begin this week with a dose of positivity. Each time I write a post like this, it leaves me feeling lighter, grateful and just good inside and out. So here are five things that have had me smiling in […]
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Comparing My Favourite Purple Shampoos
Blonde hair can sure be high maintenance, let alone when it comes to choosing the perfect purple or silver shampoo, to maintain that lovely blonde. I for one know that there are 50 Shades of Blonde so I’ve taken it upon myself to show the results of two of my favourites! This video took me a […]
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Lessons in My 20’s
Growing up I was always considered a “nice” person. As a child, I had (fortunately) never really experienced what it felt like to be left out, or actively disliked. So when I arrived at University, it was a shock to learn that not everyone was as nice as me. That just because I was kind, […]
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3 Key Concepts For Relaxation
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of the word, relax? For me, I often picture myself having fun on holiday sunbathing in the summer sun, somewhere hot and exotic. Deadlines, clock-watching, routine – it’s all out of the window. At the risk of sounding a bit hippy, I’ve noticed […]
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There’s Still Time For Us Yet…
At the beginning of this year I was filled with so much ambition, optimism and a sense of adventure. After hearing great things about vision boards, I decided it would be the first year I would make one for myself. At first, I began to sprawl many ideas across the page. Some were overly ambitious […]
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5 Easy Everyday Hairstyles
One thing I’m thankful for this year, is wearing my loungewear throughout lockdown. However spending so much time seeing myself on video calls throughout the week, I have become a bit bored of my go-to natural-air-dried-hair. So I thought I’d share with you 5 easy ways I am styling my hair, with each look only […]
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Overcoming My Fears
This year I’ve committed to watching I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, and it’s genuinely bringing me so much joy – especially in lockdown. Should fame ever come my way, I would love to be a contestant on that show – come on manifestation, do your thing! I’ve always considered myself to be […]
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That Salon Hair Feeling!
Happy humpday readers! It’s the perfect time to do some self-care and what’s better than some TLC for your hair? With Black Friday and Christmas around the corner, this is the perfect product to buy as a gift, for a friend or for yourself! There is a reason this hair mask is so popular… watch […]
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Get More Time Back In Your Day
I don’t know about you, but since working from home over the last eight months, I have 100% suffered from screen fatigue. At the start of the pandemic, how to be productive was top of mind to help me navigate this new virtual world. However fast forward to November, I am now experiencing tiredness from […]
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Phillips Sonicare Protective Clean | Review
Six months ago I made a decision which really has changed my daily life… I bought a new toothbrush! On the theme of wellness this month, I thought I’d take a different angle and drive your attention to those pearly whites. It’s rare I write posts about something so basic, but I have been so […]
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Obsessing Over McFly | Song Challenge
On 13th November McFly released their latest album “Young Dumb Thrills”, and I have been playing it on repeat this weekend. For any fellow fans, they also released a documentary on ITV the following day called “All About Us”, which discusses why the band had a music hiatus. Many moons ago back when live music […]
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Dinners To Try This Week!
With the weather getting chillier, today I am sharing with you a roundup of my favourite 7 recipes to warm you up. Lockdown may have you feeling like every day is Groundhog Day, but your meals don’t have to follow suit! All of the below recipes I have selected are easy to cook, and will […]
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8 Minute Total Body Workout
If you have followed me on my blog throughout 2020, you will know that living an active lifestyle has been a main focus of mine this year. I am pleased to say that I am now into my 11th month of consistent exercise and I am feeling better than ever. I personally love exercise routines […]
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Opening Up | How I REALLY Feel
I have always loved Autumn and the changing of the leaves. As a child, Autumn always denoted for me that it was time to go back to school. I remember being so excited when I could finally wear my brand new school shoes (although they didn’t stay shiny and new for too long). As an […]
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Emma Hardie’s Starter Kit | Honest Review
I first stumbled across the Emma Hardie brand on YouTube when I saw Anna Saccone using her dual-action cleansing cloth in her fake tanning routine. After a bit of research, I was intrigued to try some of her products. The brand is vegan and cruelty-free, focusing on natural healing and skin rejuvenation for all skin […]
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TV Shows to Binge in Lockdown
Welcome to the first post of my new series – Wellness in Lockdown (2.0 edition)! Over the course of the next four weeks whilst the U.K. is in lockdown, I will be bringing you daily content to help inject some positivity into your lives. From wellness, lifestyle and some food for thought for your day, […]
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I Went on Holiday During a Pandemic…!
I honestly did not think I would feel safe enough to travel and/or go on holiday this year. However, the safety measures that were put into place by British Airways and Cyprus’ specific entry requirements, really put me at ease. As a result, I felt comfortable and safe enough to go to the island for […]
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TOPSHOP SUMMER SALE HAUL!
With only 11 weeks left of the year, it’s a great time to make the most of the end of Summer sales. Especially for those pieces you may have had your eye on way back in July! Watch my video below to catch up on what I bought in the Topshop summer sale… Prepare for […]
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Day to Night Skincare Routine | SENSITIVE SKIN
Feeling confident in your own skin can be very hard, let alone doing it bare faced. After years of teenage acne, just when I thought my days of spots and blemishes were over, I suffered from a 6 month allergic reaction to a high end make-up brand. I’ve since been VERY careful on what products […]
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How To Make Exercise a Habit | 7 Months of Fitness
We’ve all been there. On that cold and dreary first week of January, we dig out our trainers and barely worn exercise gear. We complete a couple of workouts and feel great afterwards. We vow that we’ll keep it up, imagining how we will be looking a year from now. Then life’s distractions come a-knocking […]
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2020, A New Meaning to Staycation
In a pre-pandemic life I would never have considered taking a week’s worth of annual leave just to stay at home. Sure, I’ve taken a day or two off in the past to enjoy a long weekend or to run some errands, but a week off work would always equate to a holiday away to […]
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Zara Summer Sale Haul
Happy Tuesday lovelies! Brighten your day with a cuppa alongside my new Zara haul video… enjoy! If you enjoyed this video make sure to subscribe to my YouTube to keep up to date with what I’m talking about and check out my Instagram! You may also like: Ola-what-a-plex? ASOS Summer Haul! Summer Body Skincare Dublin […]
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Ola-what-a-plex?
First posted January 3, 2018 updated July 2, 2020 In 2016 I finally built up the courage to dye my hair back brown after years of being blonde. Although the brunette colour was lovely and rich (you can see what my hair looked like dark on my post BLONDE VS BRUNETTE: It’s only hair), after […]
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ASOS Summer Haul!
Did you catch my ASOS Summer Haul video? With all the nice weather in the UK I invested in some pieces for my very own staycation. Click the video below to watch to see what I got! If you enjoyed watching this video, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube to keep up to date […]
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How To Start A Blog (& What To Expect)
So you want to start a blog but not sure where to start? Well, you’ve come to the right place! By now you have probably read several posts on why you should start a blog and if it is hard to do so. To answer both of these questions, yes you should and no it’s […]
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50 Things I Learned At University
1. Locating your on campus secret take-away after a night out is a must. Mine was known as “The Hatch”! 2. Cooking dinners in batches and freezing leftovers is such a time-saver. 3. Do not skip your turn taking out the bin. There will 100% be maggots if you do. 4. Going back home in […]
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5 Smoothie Recipes To Try Now
It’s the start of the summer season and a perfect opportunity to get smoothie making. Even if you don’t consider yourself talented in the kitchen, I’ve listed 5 tried and tested different smoothie recipes below that I guarantee are super easy to make. All you need is a blender and 5 minutes to spare! So […]
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Sarah’s Day Fitness E-Books | Review
If you read my Opening Up| How I Began Exercising Consistently – 6 Month Fitness Update! post, you will know that in January I began Sarah’s Day 8 Week Lifestyle challenge with her first e-book, Sweat It To Shred It. I enjoyed it so much, I then completed her follow up 8 week guide, Sweat It […]
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Short Story
Wednesday 24th June marks National Writing Day so I thought I’d mark the occasion with a short story… It’s a bit different to the usual I post, so I hope you enjoy! Meet Kat, a 26 year old woman who is ready to stand on her own two feet. She was determined to put her days of partying and the London lifestyle behind her. 2020 would be her year to finally buy her first property. She had the world at her fingertips, nothing could go wrong… right?
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Opening Up| How I Began Exercising Consistently – 6 Month Fitness Update!
In January 2020 I set myself the challenge of getting back into fitness, shaping up and living a more active lifestyle. To sum it up with one word, my workouts up until this point were inconsistent. In my childhood and teenage years I had always loved being active. I played everything from football to cricket […]
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This Week’s Blogging Challenge! | June 22 – 28th
In case you missed it, this week I have set myself a blogging challenge. Stay tuned every day this week for a new post!
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Summer Body Skincare
Before you can finish asking the question, “Who’s ready for Pimms?”, it’s already June and here we are in Summer. This Spring was the hottest season in the UK on record, which left me reaching for my favourite pair of denim shorts in lockdown, rather than on a beach somewhere far, far away. There are […]
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Kardashian Hair? |Andrew Fitzsimon X Primark
Earlier this year Andrew Fitzsimon, hair stylist to the most debated interesting Kardashian to look at, released his very own collaboration with Primark. That’s right, Andrew may have Kourtney K, one of the world’s most famous celebrities as a client and a pal, but he was thinking of the everygirl when he released this range […]
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6 Week America Road Trip in 3 Minutes!
The world of travel may be different as we know it, but to satisfy those blues check out my America road trip recap on my YouTube channel! Enjoyed this video? Make sure you subscribe, like and comment! Make sure you read the below posts too: The California Travel Diaries | Welcome to San Francisco 30 Lessons […]
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30 Lessons I Learned As a Brit in America
Being a Brit in the USA can have it’s perks. It’s easy to strike up conversation, as people seem to instantly like you for your “cute” accent. However, it can also be quite interesting to be a Brit in the USA for other reasons. Here is a list of things that I wish someone had […]
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Insanity Workout & Smoothie – Vlog!
Check out my latest vlog and follow me in a week in my life! If you enjoyed this video you should check out the below: Lockdown | A Day In My Life In 10 photos One Month In Lockdown Working From Home Tips | Mental Health Awareness Week Touching the Surface of Amsterdam Make sure to subscribe to my […]
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Working From Home Tips | Mental Health Awareness Week
You may be aware that last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, with this year’s theme concentrating on kindness. Mental health is not an easy topic to approach, but I really wanted to get involved and join the conversation – despite this late upload! Mark Rowland (Chief Executive, Mental Health Foundation) shared an anecdote of […]
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Travel Vlog | New York
In the Summer of 2018 I visited California and New York. I visited New York for the first time whilst on a budget and I still had a great time! Have a watch if you want to see what I got up to and all of the amazing pizza I ate! I’d love for you […]
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AF X Primark (Part 2)| How I Curl My Hair
Attention all my fellow lovely readers! It’s me back at my news desk (apparently!) to inform you that your weekly video is up to let your minds wander for a moment, to a place far away from our daily 5pm broadcasts. Maybe you need some self care, just want to get dressed up or try […]
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AF X PRIMARK |Hair Review – Video
Happy Tuesday! Today I am sharing with you my latest video reviewing Andrew Fitzsimon’s latest hair collaboration with Primark. Check out my video to see if it’s worth your hard earned money… If you enjoyed this video you should subscribe to my YouTube to keep up to date with what I’m talking about!
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Stay At Home | Vlog
It may feel like one day is merging into the next you are not alone, I’ve definitely been finding it hard to keep track of the days! Watch my first quarantine vlog and hae a sneak peak of what I’ve been getting up to in a week working from home. Spoiler alert… if you like […]
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Lockdown | A Day In My Life In 10 photos
As we each learn to adapt to our “new normal”, I thought I’d share with you my newest day to day routine that I have adopted over the last 8 weeks. Although life has become a lot more remote, in many ways I am a lot more connected to my friends and family; something so […]
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One Month In Lockdown
On 23rd March 2020 I celebrated my 8 year anniversary with my boyfriend. However this day also became a monumental date, as this was the day the UK officially went into lockdown. Prior to this, I had already began to take measures and self isolate. I had been limiting my social contact for 14 days, […]
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Travel Vlog | San Diego!
The day is here … my final Californian vlog is up. This time see what I got up to when I visited San Diego! Make sure you click to subscribe and remember to like if you enjoyed the video to keep up to date with what I’m talking about. Thanks so much for watching and […]
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Travel Vlog | Palm Springs
Happy Tuesday all my fellow remoters! I hope you are all keeping and safe well. To brighten up your evening and having a moment of escapism, make sure to check out my latest vlog where you can spend 5 minutes (well 5 minutes 38 seconds to be exact) dreaming of all the travel that is […]
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Travel Vlog | LA Part 2
Sharing a major throwback with you all on my YouTube today with Part 2 of my LA Vlog. Looking back it’s clear I learned 3 things here: 1) I can’t pronounce Los Angeles correctly 2) Do not park in Los Angeles 3) I probably couldn’t do live TV, watch it for the bloopers and you […]
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Travel Vlog | LA Part 1
Dear lovely readers, You may like me, have had trips cancelled and plans changed during this lockdown period. But don’t be glum! Come and explore LA with me virtually by watching my latest vlog which is up on my YouTube channel now! Read the corresponding blog posts below and don’t forget to subscribe to my […]
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