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
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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
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
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
The life of a mentally unwell university student – 17/01/17
Today my mood matches the weather and I feel as gloomy as sin. As I look around my room I can see washing up incomplete, piles of recycling to be taken out, laundry to be put away, DVDs not in their cases and revision sprawled across my desk barely begun. This is a bad day. … Continue reading The life of a mentally unwell university student – 17/01/17
January University Blues & Fears
Now, firstly I am not stating I am an expert and neither am I saying this is exactly how you will feel or should feel. I am also not saying that the options to withdraw or take a break are not worthwhile and valid to think about. I did, however, want to reassure people that … Continue reading January University Blues & Fears
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