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• Beauty: Glow-Giving Moisturiser for Under £5

  

  I’ve relied on the same bits of skincare for pretty much the last few years, but the only thing I stockpile (there’s currently two tubes in my wardrobe, plus... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: Finding the Perfect Summer Job

  As someone who has worked for most of the time since I was 16, I remember the worry as I approached the end of my first year of university – what would I do in... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Saving Money: Buy & Sell Unwanted Gift Vouchers

  

  Is it just me, or does everyone have a relative that insists on getting you a voucher from some obscure shop? Up until a few years ago I could GUARANTEE I... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Coconut Flapjacks

  

  After making some pretty delicious Peanut Butter Flapjacks a few weeks ago I’ve been craving more oat-y treats. Wanting to cut down on my usage of butter and... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Personal: Itchy Feet

  

  For travelling that is… I’ve never been hugely interested in travelling. I went on a good amount of European holidays as a child, ranging from beach-bum... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion: “The” LBD from George @ ASDA

  

  I’ve been looking for my perfect LBD for the longest time. I’ve always been a bit funny about black dresses as they don’t tend to be hugely flattering on an... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: The Student Advantage Card

  

  One of my most treasured possessions is my student card. I never pick up anything without checking if it’s eligible for student discount, as a loyal New Look fa... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: A Weekend in the Country

  

  After a stressful few weeks at work, top of my list was relaxing. Limited screen time, less electronic devices buzzing incessantly at me to action something, an... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Food: Bella Italia’s Bargain Secret Menu

  

  An evening out involving delicious food and handsome date? Who was I to say no…? Bella Italia recently invited me and W to try out their new Student menu and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Time for an Upgrade?

  

  Mobile phones are the bane of my life. I seriously have the worst luck with them! My first one was the only one that never caused me a problem. Long live the... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty: Save Or Splurge?

  

  I’ve been a bit spendy since last July (hello full-time wage) but knowing I’ll be back to student loan living come September means I haven’t got my thriftiness. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Saving Money: Down the Plug Hole

  

  There are two things that really bug me when I’m trying to save money. The first is expensive candles – I wouldn’t burn a £20 note, so why burn a £20 candle?!... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Getting Crafty

  

  It’s been an aim of this academic year to make the most of not studying (it’ll be the last for a while as I’ll be doing professional exams after graduating). Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Courgette Feta Fritters, and Awesome Tabasco Dressing

  

  I have a few new favourite things to have in my fridge right now. One is courgettes. I’ve loved courgettes for a good few years, but they’ve become ‘trendy’ thi... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Personal: Weight Loss

  

  What feels like ages ago, I wrote this post. I wrote about making little changes to improve my lifestyle, make me feel better about myself. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion: Workwear Staples on Budget

  

  I’ve been attempting to create this post for a while, but taking the photos proved impossible. Laying the clothes out looked pretty horrendous, and outfit... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: A New Study Mentality

  

  Weirdly, I’m really looking forward to getting back to university and studying in September. I’ve loved my year out, loved my placement, really don’t want to... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Harry Potter Studio Tour

  

  You might have caught a glimpse of my excitement on Good Friday, and for good reason – I was off to the Harry Potter Studio Tours with my sister. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Cooking: Homemade Nandos-style Peri Chicken

  

  I can’t quite make up my mind about Nandos. On one hand, it’s pretty tasty (spicy chicken, what’s not to love), relatively quick and in pretty much every major... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Second Time Lucky

  When I was 10, I was meant to go to Disneyland Florida. A three-week holiday was booked, along with all the park tickets and a dolphin-swimming trip. I was SO... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE