New Year, New Beginnings!

 Welcome back everyone, it's been a while that's for certain! How are we all? 

A warm welcome back to the blog and of course a New Year and a New Beginning!

 I feel like the last two years have been pretty tough on everyone for obvious reasons. However I also feel like it's been a beneficial time for every single one of us to take the time we were given and use it as a learning curve and to truly discover ourselves and our interests.

With the New Year here and new beginnings in motion, what New Year Resolutions have you made or what objectives have you set for yourselves individually? 

Personally prior to this year I have always set New Year's Resolutions but never really focused on them or stuck to them but with the approach to this year I have felt entirely different and wanted to keep to them as best as I can... 

Whether that be to read as many books as I can, save as much as possible, reach a weight goal, set aside some time for myself and my mind or to keep up with my fitness.... We all have different goals and aspirations but I do feel like my outlook towards the New Year is different and on a personal note I have found myself to be even more motivated than ever to ensure my New Years Resolutions are met and that my mind is focused. 

On a personal level, I have found it really important over the last few years to take some time out for my mind and my recovery whether that is physically or mentally. To meditate or to find a way that really helps you to set aside time for your mind as over the last few years the world has faced some truly tough times and there has been a lot of physical pain that has been inflicted onto everyone.

I have found reading or zoning out from the world by listening to Podcasts or music on Spotify or whatever platform you may use has been a god send. 

I am sure you can all agree with me when I start discussing this with you all... 

During lockdowns and most likely beforehand, I found myself always on my phone and not knowing when to shut off or to even tell myself enough is enough! I would constantly be replying to work emails, texts or scrolling through social media.... 

So on that note, that's why I have been away for as long as I have. Mentally and physically it's always good to just take five minutes away (or in my case nearly a whole year!)

Taking that small amount of time for yourself and your mind is key! 

For a while, I thought it was a selfish move and I was worried about not giving my all to certain things but sometimes enough is enough and you just need the time to recharge. Batteries need recharging too just like we all do! 

I honesty feel like we all have learned and grown so much more than we may have done if there wasn't any lockdowns though. I also feel like it was good to strip everything back to basics and appreciate every second we have. 

Time for reflection is always essential.

For me personally, leaving my phone at home whilst I am out on a walk or clearing out my wardrobe to get ready to donate clothing to charity etc or even just to enjoy the time we have at home. An hour a day less releases so much stress and as I am known for my catchphrase "I'm Stressed!" then you'll know it's very beneficial. 

Don't be afraid to take some time for yourselves and I don't care how many times I have to reiterate this as it's vital for your mind and wellbeing! 

Anyhow welcome everyone to the New Year and I wish you all the best for 2022, it feels great to be back and I can't wait to hear what your New Year's Resolutions are or even how you've managed to keep positive and focused! 

Lots of love and I'll be back very soon! 

xxxx

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My Christmas look back on 2018 and a pre gift guide...

Before we forget and head well underway with the New Year and upcoming months in the year that are to come... 

Let's take one last look back on Christmas 2018...

I swear during the December period that this is the most valued quote of the season.

I thought that it suited this blog perfectly!

So bare with me as I rewind to Christmas 2018... 

Join me on my little 'Christmas Look Back on 2018 and Pre-Gift Guide...'

With Christmas being such a busy period, I thought we would take a little look back into what I was lucky enough to be bought by; my partner, family and friends for Christmas 2018. That way it's a throwback as well as a Christmas Pre-Guide for those who find buying for others a slight struggle. 

I mean first of all I couldn't not share a Christmas outfit and makeup look back, right?

So this year, I went for a bold red and lacey blouse with such beautiful lace and frill detail on the sleeves not forgetting the detailed ribbon choker effect on the neckline. So gorgeous... A thank you must go to my partner Aaron for knowing how much I would love this and then a massive thank you to Matalan for the gorgeous style!! 

In terms of my makeup style, I decided to go for a subtle yet added blush on my cheekbones with a bronzed and golden highlighter to add a special glow. With extra sparkle on my eyes, as I used the Naked palette eye-shadow with a toned down nude lip-liner which I believe was from Amber Turner's range.

What did everyone else go for?

Send your beauty and style links below... 

   

I actually bought these for Aaron and myself as he enjoys his beers and of course I enjoy my wine! However, adding that little extra touch just adds such a happy and personal gift for your loved ones!

Be sure to head over to Luxury Gifts By Sophie for other gift inspirations for throughout the year.

I'm sure you all know that, throughout the year I change my hair products or hair brushes more times than I buy clothes.... Erm, I'm not sure which more I actually buy clothes or hair products... Never the less, Aaron surprised me with this gorgeous Detangling Paddle Brush from my hairdresser's Toni & Guy. Now for those of you who have thick hair or tangled hair, it will be the best buy for you as it leaves my hair feeling silky smooth and detangled!

Okay, so it wouldn't be a Christmas without someone or multiple people buying you smellies would it? Every Christmas, I know it sounds really silly but I look forward to unwrapping my gifts from my family as I can predict that someone will buy me smellies... You just can't go wrong, can you?

So from the top we have; a variety of different Fruity Foam Shower Gels from M&S bought by my grandparents, The Ultimate Spa Collection which is so gorgeous from Sally, Andy and Nathan (Aaron's family/mime!), Baylis & Harding's Set which again I absolutely adore from Aaron's family again I believe, a bath bomb collection from my little cousin Neve as she knows how much I love bath bombs and finally Aaron's Lazy Men Set bought from his parents too! 

This is just a wide variety of different Body Sets/Smellies that could be bought during the Festive season!

Okay now these are like my favourite thing right now! So, I love Fashion but when I am at home it has to all be about comfort and cute little homely bits! Slippers and comfy socks are at the top of my list! Thank you to Aaron for finding these beauties from Tesco and knowing it would be a huge yes from me! 

Mum knows best! She certainly does, I can never get enough cute, comfy and pretty socks... So thanks Mum, I love them!

It's fair to say that Aaron and my family know my colours for sure! A pretty and cosy warm pair of gloves to prepare for the cold Winter! 

The next route to head down, is to look for games perhaps Novelty games or Board games as it's tradition to play games with your family and friends right during the Christmas Season?

Thank you to my; Auntie, Uncle and cousins - Aaron and I have a new board game to play with our friends who come round etc.

I was pretty overwhelmed like always with my Mum's gifts as she prepared a special Hamper for me filled with pretty gifts and lots of pink things! If someone likes a specific thing or colour then you will hit the nail on the head just like my Mum did as I fell in love with how beautiful an creative the Hamper was.

It wouldn't be a Christmas without a Perfume Gift Set right, especially a Marc Jacobs one?

Or a new read for the New Year! Books are such a hidden treasure of a buy as it's either something we have already read or something we are dying to read! I've been dying to read this book for a very long time!

My last little suggestion would be, a Pyjama set! Who doesn't love pj's?!

Now these pj's are potentially my favourites as the colours pink, silky and cosy! What else would I need? Again, thank you Aaron and Tesco!

 

Before, fast forwarding and heading back into 2019 I thought I would share a few photo's that were taken on Christmas Day with my family!

Now let's head into the...

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I thought, I would share a quote with you that has stuck with me and motivated me to make this year super memorable. 

"Tomorrow's the start of a new chance to write a 365 page book, make it a good one!"

(Technically, tomorrow would actually be 360 days now... But hopefully you get the gist!) 

Much Love, 

xxxx

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New Year, New You

New Year, New You...

I just had to take a moment and share these magnificent Tumblr quotes/lifestyle motto's with you all. However,  I'm guessing by now you can kind of put two and two together as to discovering what this blog is about...

Of course, it's about focusing on new goals for the New Year!!... It's about addressing changes, you would like to focus on to make yourself happier. Or to make yourself healthier etc... 

So I thought, I would piece together a 'New Year, New Me' inspired blog...

However, I have aimed for it to be a little different than usual. 

We all have desires and new chances on our horizons, so rather than looking back into 2017 let's jump straight into 2018 and make our dreams happen!! 

In that perspective, I thought it would be ideal to share my new adventures and aspirations which are awaiting me in 2018 as I hope that the outcome, will empower you all to sit down and think about what you want to achieve within 2018. 

I guess, my first go to was to make a list and of course that had to be in my new handy notebook... 

Here are a few handy tips of mine, which are here to help me become a healthier and New Me...:

1) To find time for myself. I feel like, this should be at the top of everyone's list as it's very important to actually ask yourselves what you want. Yet sometimes, we forget to do so.

2) To not forget that, I'm still young and not everyday has to be business minded and to make sure I fit more time for visiting family and seeing friends. 

3) To tour the World.... Visiting different places in the World has always been a passion of mine and realising something from leaving 2017 is that I wish to fit more time in to travel.

4) To chase the dreams, I have always wished for and to not be afraid of any obstacles that may come along the way.

5) To be slightly more patient. 

6) To keep motivated in reaching the fitness level, I aspire to be in.

7) To enjoy the fact I am turning twenty one this year!!

8) To stay focused on uploading more live videos/vlogs on the blog!! 

9) To keep an open mind and an interest in developing new opportunities... 

10) To know I can rather than fearing that I can't...

11) To make every moment in your life last, sometimes you have to face the difficult times to head into the highs. 

12) To be you... 



Make your adventure happen rather than piling it off for another; day, month or year...


'Stop finding excuses, start dreaming and make it happen!'

Much Love As Always,




x

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