We, as a society, are thoroughly immersed in a world almost dictated by social media - presenting only the desirable aspects of our lives, enhancing what we love and flat out ignoring and hiding what we do not. It can, therefore, come as no surprise that the same is done for our physical appearance in photos. … Continue reading ‘Beautifying’ Apps
The coffee shops of Brighton
01/02/17 - Cafe Coho, 53 Ship Street This was the first coffee shop in this little series of coffee adventures and they've set the bar very high! This shop is the epitome as 'cute AF' and I am definitely keen to return. It is a very aesthetically pleasing and soothing with a wide range of … Continue reading The coffee shops of Brighton
April (2017) favourites
Beauty As its spring and nature's colours are changing and becoming more vibrant and varied I thought I'd experiment in a similar way with my eye-make up. With that in mind, I purchased a selection of the NYX Vivid Brights eyeliners and overall I am super impressed. I have found that the red (vivid fire) … Continue reading April (2017) favourites
March (2017) Favourites
After the disaster that was my February favourites I was much more engaged in March, noticing what I love (and what I dislike) so this post may be slightly longer than usual but it is filled with products I've been really enjoying. Beauty Due to health reasons recently my hair has not been in the … Continue reading March (2017) Favourites
The word: Hope
Hope: verb- intend if possible to do something. I remember a few years ago sitting with some college friends talking about life, emotions and goals. It was something I ponder often and I believed that my true goal was to feel contentment. That things like happiness are never permanent, no-one feels happy all the time, … Continue reading The word: Hope
February (2017) Favourites
Unfortunately, February was not a month of many new things as it was mostly spent re-settling into university but these few items featured have really stood out to me! Beauty I have always been picky with nail varnishes and never quite understood the attraction to Barry M however after the success of the molten metal … Continue reading February (2017) Favourites
Travel Journal: Day trip to Arundel 2017
Since moving to Brighton I'll be honest and say I haven't taken advantage in the change of location or adventured much outside of the comfort of campus but I have made it one of my, many, goals to do so in the upcoming few years. Being a student with a very limited budget I quickly … Continue reading Travel Journal: Day trip to Arundel 2017
Book Review: Cursed Child
Being the Potterhead I am of course I read this pretty swiftly once it was released however it is only now I have the chance to put my thoughts around the play into words and the chance to retell the story in a summarised way. I am yet to see the production on the stage … Continue reading Book Review: Cursed Child
Book review: Me Before You
Disclaimer: So to begin I just wanted to say that I know this novel caused a lot of speculation about the presentation of disability and inclusion of euthanasia. As someone with no experience in either of these fields I have chosen to not include them explicitly in this review nor judge the novel based on … Continue reading Book review: Me Before You
The life of a mentally unwell university student – 31/01/17
Oh my the good days. The good days are SO good. and oh my goodness isn't it important to embrace them. Today is the second day back to lectures after the Christmas break and I wont deny my nerves at returning but I reminded myself how normal they are and reminded myself I have experienced … Continue reading The life of a mentally unwell university student – 31/01/17
365 days of Char 