SPRING LAYERING

I think I’ve been wearing this knitted high neck way more than is acceptable for what’s the end of May. Having said that, it’s one of my favourite little layering piece. I love it for getting wear out of summery items that it’s not quite warm enough for. A knit like this is something I wear plenty right through from those colder months up until it’s properly (if ever!) warm.

Here I’m just wearing it under this casual playsuit, one I had for last year’s holiday. This will probably make it along for this year’s jols too – it’s just what you need when you’ve overdone it tanning up. Ouchy. I think it is designed with the beach in mind, but I like it smartened up a bit with the knit. I’m definitely more of a legs out person than someone that can bear the upper arm chill – give me shorts and a thick jumper any day!  

Sunglasses - Céline / Jumper - Topshop / Bag - H&M / Playsuit - Forever 21 / Boots - ZARA
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EVERYDAY MAKEUP | TRYING NEW PRODUCTS

A few too many beauty purchases had to be justified in some way. In the end I decided I could make it all okay with a video trying a few of my new purchases out so you can see how they actually turn out. Mostly I've been really impressed with new beauty buys - the NYX bits especially. I went a bit craaayzy when the new stand in Meadowhall opened, so I've had plenty to work through. 

YouTube wise I'm still working on fitting filming in - it's such a length process to film, edit and upload! I do really love the creative side of YouTube so it's not something I want to slack on, but updates do take me a little while longer. Anyhoo, this week it's just a short one, with all product info listed below.
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STICKING TO A FITNESS ROUTINE | HOW I GOT HOOKED

Okay, hooked is a strong word. Even still, I’m keeping up with this fitness business and thought it was time for a bit of an update. At the minute I go to the gym 3/4 times most weeks and fit in a pole class too. Yup, I’m not training for the Olympics, but from being a complete lazy bones I don’t think I’ve done bad. I wouldn’t say I’ve seen huge changes body wise or that I’ve even been keeping track much, but I now like the post gym feels.  

It is difficult to stick to though. I’ve had weeks where I’ve lagged a bit, looked in the mirror on a fat day and thought sod this. It happens to us all. Buuuut, after a few off occasions I’ve found worked out the ways that help me get back to it, and stick at it.  

Fit it in as much as possible.  

It’s only in the last few weeks that I’ve been trying to do this. When I think I’ve got a bit of time to fit in another gym trip or an extra class, I just go. I stop internally debating about it, pack my bag and set off. If I go and I’m completely rubbish and cba to spend longer than 5 minutes on a treadmill then that’s fine, because I’ve got myself up and I’ve been. Right now I try to do three morning trips, then fit an extra one in if I’ve got free time (& I’m bored with nothing to do!).

Go solo.

Okay, I’ve seen the good and bad sides to gym buddies. It’s great when you’ve got someone to lol with about the fact you can’t work out how to use that weird weight-y thing, but for me it can have its down sides… As in me & my gym buddy can easily sit and talk ourselves out of going at all. You know the usual ‘I’m not going if you’re not going’ thing. I really think if I’d not braved up to just going regularly on my own, then I would have sacked it off the minute my gym buddy wasn’t constantly around. It’s nice to have someone to go with, but I’m okay with being a Billy no mates too. Unless said gym buddy is a PT, in that case – be clingy as hellll.

Suss out your motivator.

It’s taken me a while to work out what really gets me ready to work out. In the past I’ve been into fitness accounts on Instagram, but recently I’m more about new gym clobber and seeing working out as a way to de-stress. The buying of new gym outfits needs no explanation – I like a fancy lycra outfit that doesn’t make me feel like I look completely horrific. Ha. De-stressing is a tad more important – I know now that doing something physical is a good way to zone out and forget about all those grown up things. That’s got me up and going more than anything, as I know I’ll feel better for it once I’ve been.

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THE ANKLE LENGTH PENCIL SKIRT

If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably already seen a lot of this skirt. It’s been a big favourite as we’ve whizzed through Spring, becoming my go-to option for days when I don’t want to be stuck in trousers. Yeah, there has been plenty of time for bare legs, but sometimes it’s just been a little optimistic.

Here I was just off doing life admin, so I’m smart-casual. It’s nothing fancy, but I love this silky vest top for that kind of look. The jacket is just an inexpensive one from Boohoo – to me this is a real nice purchase for trend led items. I love cord and tan at the minute, but if it doesn’t make it to next year’s wardrobe it isn’t a biggie.

I’m getting back into blogging this week after giving myself a few days off. The exciting news is that I’m currently going through buying my first house (squeeealing on the inside) but naturally this is making life extra busy. I’m also trying to fit some more ‘me’ time in. For the last year or so I’ve put so much of my free time to blogging and as much as I enjoy it, I do need to give myself chance to remember who I am outside of my little internet bubble. Anyway, I’m hoping to be updating as normal now… And yuuuup, everything house-y related will soon be coming to the blog! Exciting.

Sunglasses - Céline / Vest Top - H&M / Bag - ZARA / Jacket - Boohoo / Skirt - ZARA / Boots - ZARA

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