Ninegrandstudent

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• Lifestyle: Feeling Floral

  

  If you looked into my wardrobe, if you spoke to my boyfriend, you’d realise very quickly that I love floral things. Floral dresses, flowery skirts, even rose... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Thriftiest Lentil Soup

  

  I really had to tighten up the purse strings this January. A couple of unexpected expenses and a weekend away (I spent last weekend in Oxford) meant there wasn’... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: January Favourites

  

  The first month of 2015 is over, and I can’t quite believe it. Everything is just going so quickly at the moment, and I’d quite like to just jump on a table... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty: Smashbox Double Exposure Palette (Review)

  

  Two high-end purchases in a row (my last beauty post featured the Hourglass Ambient Light Palette), I feel this is quite poor for what is essentially a student... Read more

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

• University: Choosing Your Housemates

  

  Having lovely or nightmare housemates can make or break your university experience. I wrote about having nightmare housemates a few months ago (amazingly winnin... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Country Pubs and Roaring Fires

  

  I love a good pub. And by that I mean a proper old-building, serves-real-ale-or-cider country pub. ‘Spoons is all very well and good on a night out, but it isn’... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Asian Steak Salad

  

  When I’m trying to be healthier, my go-to flavours are Asian; Thai, Vietnamese. Fresh, vibrant and aromatic. They instantly brighten up what should be a dull... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: What’s on My Desk (Office Edition)

  

  I love reading other student blogs about how they study, what stationery they use (I’m a stationery addict!) and I’ve been itching to update you all on my own. Read more

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

• Fashion: The Nude Satchel

  

  Neutral colours are everywhere this season. Camel coloured coats are hugely popular, and a certain Kylie Jenner has meant one of my most lusted after lipsticks... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: What It Can And Can’t Teach You

  

  I’m a firm believer in that university is not the right path for every person (see more of my thoughts here). I’m also not convinced that degrees are really... Read more

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

• Baking: Hot Toddy Cupcakes

  

  Yep, I’m on a diet. Nope, I shouldn’t be eating cakes. Especially not moist stick cupcakes, slathered in zingy sweet alcoholic icing, drizzled with tangy, spice... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: Getting To Know Me

  

  I just fancied writing a chatty post. I’ve got a really busy week at work. I’m training on new software and I’m at a crucial stage in a project. I needed to... Read more

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

• Beauty: The Not-So Budget Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

  

  When I first start blogging, I was hugely into high-street, cheap, budget makeup. I still am to an extent, I’ll happily spend hours in Boots and Superdrug, but ... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: Keeping Everything Safe

  

  I’m a clumsy person. No idea why, but it clearly comes naturally to me. In my first term of university I fell out of a taxi (coming home from work, completely... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: The Best Sandwich in Brighton

  

  I promised you sandwich porn last week, and here it is in all it’s glory. Dalinsky’s make their own salt beef and pastrami, serving it in pretty huge... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: The Healthier Mac’n’Cheese

  

  I loveeee Mac’nCheese. There’s just something so comforting about soft pasta, silky sauce, and an almost crunchy topping. Possibly mixed with bacon as per my... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: Little Changes

  

  I’m on a bit of a major health kick right now. Some of it’s down the vainness; I feel awful about my bodyshape, unattractive and unfit. But mainly it’s down to... Read more

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

• Beauty: January Sort-Out

  

  I’d been putting it off for ages. Living between my ‘spareroom rental’ in Surrey, my parents house, and W’s house means that I have a lot of stuff. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• University: Beating Procrastination

  

  Ah, procrastination! The skill of virtually all students, though I’ve discovered this year that it doesn’t stop upon graduation. Even in work there is a task I... Read more

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

• Lifestyle: Winter Days in Brighton

  

  A few weekends before Christmas I had decidedly itchy feet. I’ve spent since July going between Northamptonshire and Surrey, with two weekends in Canterbury to... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE