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• Student Sunday: Saving Energy & Reducing Bills

  

  Bills are an annoying part of student lives. You often sign a “Bargain” housing contract, only to discover its lacking heating, water, gas and internet. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Baking: Carrot Cupcakes

  

  Happy Saturday everyone! I’m rather happy as I have Monday-Wednesday off work (celebrating my birthday, if you haven’t guess from my previous posts! Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Festive Friday: The Party Look

  

  It might only be November, but I am freely admitting that there’s just a hint of festive feeling now. My walk home is brightened by Christmas lights, and... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Vegetarian Stew & Dumplings for Really Hungry Students

  

  One of my favourite meals is a stew, casserole or hearty chunky soup. They are easy to cook, freeze really well, and are comforting and relatively healthy. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Occurring Wednesday: Blogs I’m Loving

  

  I tend to go through stages over which blogs I love. I actually follow over 1200 blogs on Bloglovin’ – enough to have been accused of following just to get... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty: DIY Brightening Face Mask

  

  I’ve always been slightly averse to chemicals. I hate using bleach and strong cleaning chemicals. One, they hurt my nose (it’s a lot more sensitive now,... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Tea & Cake at Beckworth Emporium

  

  Or rather, hot chocolate and cake… Trying to make the post of our weekends together is getting a little more difficult for myself and boyfriend. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Occurring Wednesday: Body Image

  

  Sunday night’s #lbloggers chat topic set my spark off, and I couldn’t help but write this post. It was all about body image, about how blogger shouldn’t be “thi... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty: Benefit Concealer Dupe

  

  A scary four years ago, Glamour (I think!) ran an issue which included a free Benefit stick. There were 3 offers; Bad Gal liner, Eye Bright and It Stick. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Autumn Walk

  

  I don’t think there’s anything better to do than head out for a countryside walk. Fresh air, exercise and time with some of my favourite people (and dog!) – I... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Supergreen Soup

  

  Autumn is the perfect weather for soups. Its not so cold that I’m craving spicy chillis, toad in the hole or stew and dumplings, but its cold enough to want war... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Occurring Wednesday: Birthday Outfit Woes

  

  You might have gathered from rants on Twitter over the last few weeks that I’m struggling to find an outfit for my birthday. I turn 21 in less than three weeks... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion: “Wide” Leg Boots from JD Williams

  

  I, apparently, have fat legs. I can wear Size 10 skinnies (admittedly they’d be an 8 if it wasn’t for the thighs!), but I struggle every year to get a pair of... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Day Out in London

  

  I’m now living less than a half an hour train journey from London. This is great for weekends when I’m not quite sure what to do, although I’m not too sure my... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Mini Victoria Sponges

  

  I love a classic cake. There’s something so comforting about it’s plain flavour, and it’s simplicity to make. No fancy sugarwork, no strenuous beating or mixing. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Occuring Wednesday: October Favourites

  

  How is it November already?! I can’t believe it’s less than a month til my 21st, then it will soon be Christmas. Especially with the recent weather! Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty: Face Sculpting Duo

  

  I have three criteria when it comes to makeup. It needs to be pale enough. It needs to be super easy to apply. It must last all day. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Lifestyle: Blending Technology Into Your Home*

  

  I’ve often found than my love for modern gadgets and shabby chic interiors clash a little. Wires spoil the look, I often hide my laptop away. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Chicken & Chorizo Pie

  

  Irrational it may be, I do love Pi… Sorry, you can take a girl away from her maths lectures, but she’ll always be a maths geek at heart. Seriously though, I do... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Occurring Wednesday: Charitable Acts

  

  I’ve always had strange opinions of giving to charity. I have charities I actively support and donate to regularly, I put change into collection boxes at... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE