Monday, 29 October 2018
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| DAY TWENTY NINE |
Hey lovelies!
This is a post that you would usually find at the very end of a series but seeing as Blogtober is coming to a close and Halloween is fast approaching, I thought that I would leave the last couple of days to be full of spooky content rather than having a whole post reminiscing on the month that I have just had! Be sure though to tune into tomorrow's post because there will hopefully be a wicked good girly yet fun Halloween look up for you all to try out! You will definitely want to see the goodness that will be brought to this blog in the near future but, in the meantime, read on to get a taste into my Blogtober experience!
Now, I must admit that participating in this 31 blog posts in 31 days journey has been both stressful and enjoyable! I have loved every second of it, even those days where I found myself stressing about trying to find a good blog post idea to publish and, whilst there are been a few late nights trying to get things done, I have been able to get an insight into what I am truly capable of as well as get a feel for the type of content that I would like to create in the future. This opportunity has not only fed my desire to keep blogging but it has also challenged me to find new things to talk about, new ways to create posts and new ways to open up about the things that matter, especially if others are able to relate too.
I genuinely believe that Blogtober has been a huge learning curve for me or just a huge learning experience as a whole. I have loved getting in touch with other bloggers and hearing their views about the series and also getting such sweet comments on my work has been so reassuring and lovely to see on my social media platforms! Bloggers like Keeley and Lizzie have been incredibly supportive by recognising my hard work, telling others about me on their Instagram accounts and sending me sweet messages that have helped to push me further and have kept me going! I am really grateful to have individuals like them because starting out properly in this industry is tough and not having anyone to motivate you or tell you that you're doing a good job and that you're on the right track can be a little upsetting so I'm freaking out inside that I'm starting to grow in the blogging community and finding like-minded people who want to support me in return!
My aim throughout Blogtober was to get people involved with the Autumn season but also to provide them with something to take their minds off of the tougher, more overwhelming aspects of life just for a little bit each and every day for the month of October. If I have managed to do that for just one person then I will be so incredibly happy and it will all feel so worth it! I really care about my readers; I want to help and I love it when you respond to my questions and give me love when you think I've done a good job - it warms my heart and I aim to keep going for the both of us! 💖
Blogtober has consisted of a whirlwind of emotions and some posts have had more of a tug on my heart strings than others but I still want you to let me know, in the comment section down below, what you thought of my Blogtober posts! Did any of them help you? Which were your favourites? I would love to hear what you think so let's chat!
This is a post that you would usually find at the very end of a series but seeing as Blogtober is coming to a close and Halloween is fast approaching, I thought that I would leave the last couple of days to be full of spooky content rather than having a whole post reminiscing on the month that I have just had! Be sure though to tune into tomorrow's post because there will hopefully be a wicked good girly yet fun Halloween look up for you all to try out! You will definitely want to see the goodness that will be brought to this blog in the near future but, in the meantime, read on to get a taste into my Blogtober experience!
Now, I must admit that participating in this 31 blog posts in 31 days journey has been both stressful and enjoyable! I have loved every second of it, even those days where I found myself stressing about trying to find a good blog post idea to publish and, whilst there are been a few late nights trying to get things done, I have been able to get an insight into what I am truly capable of as well as get a feel for the type of content that I would like to create in the future. This opportunity has not only fed my desire to keep blogging but it has also challenged me to find new things to talk about, new ways to create posts and new ways to open up about the things that matter, especially if others are able to relate too.
I genuinely believe that Blogtober has been a huge learning curve for me or just a huge learning experience as a whole. I have loved getting in touch with other bloggers and hearing their views about the series and also getting such sweet comments on my work has been so reassuring and lovely to see on my social media platforms! Bloggers like Keeley and Lizzie have been incredibly supportive by recognising my hard work, telling others about me on their Instagram accounts and sending me sweet messages that have helped to push me further and have kept me going! I am really grateful to have individuals like them because starting out properly in this industry is tough and not having anyone to motivate you or tell you that you're doing a good job and that you're on the right track can be a little upsetting so I'm freaking out inside that I'm starting to grow in the blogging community and finding like-minded people who want to support me in return!
My aim throughout Blogtober was to get people involved with the Autumn season but also to provide them with something to take their minds off of the tougher, more overwhelming aspects of life just for a little bit each and every day for the month of October. If I have managed to do that for just one person then I will be so incredibly happy and it will all feel so worth it! I really care about my readers; I want to help and I love it when you respond to my questions and give me love when you think I've done a good job - it warms my heart and I aim to keep going for the both of us! 💖
Blogtober has consisted of a whirlwind of emotions and some posts have had more of a tug on my heart strings than others but I still want you to let me know, in the comment section down below, what you thought of my Blogtober posts! Did any of them help you? Which were your favourites? I would love to hear what you think so let's chat!
XOXO
Friday, 26 October 2018
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| DAY TWENTY SIX |
Hey lovelies!
Getting to know someone you've never met but look up to online is something that is both daunting and so exciting! Over the last few months I have been speaking to the loveliest person and she is someone who I may not have been watching from the very start of her YouTube career but have been watching long enough to see a side of her that might be misunderstood by a lot of people. I think that not everyone is able to see the beauty in every type of personality be it loud, quiet, swearing loads, swearing a little but each human has a beautiful spark in them and they may not be for everyone but they are so sweet in their own way!
I guess on some levels, when it comes to this particular situation, you're worried about appearing as "just a fan" of somebody's work rather than a potential friend to an individual who you could really get on with...if only they lived in the same country! I love talking to people, especially if it's someone who is a joy to talk to and whose work I really enjoy seeing, but I often find that there is a limit on the amount of interaction you can have with one person before it looks like you're just annoying or attention seeking! I don't know what that limit is but I feel that sometimes I cross it, although that may be another issue for another day hahaha! Thankfully the interaction that I've had with this lovely girl has been so wonderful and heartwarming so if there is a chance to grow our relationship in the future, I welcome it wholeheartedly! Obviously I get nervous about appearing annoying but I speak to those I look up to or admire in a way that puts us both on the same level as one another so, in my situation, I'm just grateful to be treated like an equal in return!
With that said, I honestly feel as if there is this mentality nowadays that if a brand, influencer, YouTuber or whoever it may be reacts to a comment of yours or your content or just generally something you've said, you almost have to act like it's a completely normal everyday occurrence and it's really not! I get so annoyed because it's almost as if we have to stop ourselves from "fangirling" or simply getting excited about something that, prior to the point where we started making something of ourselves, we would've been jumping up and down and screaming at the top of our lungs because we were just that happy. I often have a "what has this world come to?" attitude every time I see a lack of enthusiasm from an individual who may be genuinely excited about the situation but gives off the impression that they have to hide that previously mentioned excitement because it would make them less cool. I understand that everybody reacts differently but it's as if we have to become robots and close off our emotions for the fear of appearing "normal" and "real".
I will forever be grateful for new opportunities and will not let my true feelings of pure happiness go astray or be hidden for the sake of seeming too real! Be sure to leave me a message in the comment section down below telling me about any experience that you've had with someone you look up to, did it meet your expectations or was it a little bit of a disaster? Let's chat!
I guess on some levels, when it comes to this particular situation, you're worried about appearing as "just a fan" of somebody's work rather than a potential friend to an individual who you could really get on with...if only they lived in the same country! I love talking to people, especially if it's someone who is a joy to talk to and whose work I really enjoy seeing, but I often find that there is a limit on the amount of interaction you can have with one person before it looks like you're just annoying or attention seeking! I don't know what that limit is but I feel that sometimes I cross it, although that may be another issue for another day hahaha! Thankfully the interaction that I've had with this lovely girl has been so wonderful and heartwarming so if there is a chance to grow our relationship in the future, I welcome it wholeheartedly! Obviously I get nervous about appearing annoying but I speak to those I look up to or admire in a way that puts us both on the same level as one another so, in my situation, I'm just grateful to be treated like an equal in return!
With that said, I honestly feel as if there is this mentality nowadays that if a brand, influencer, YouTuber or whoever it may be reacts to a comment of yours or your content or just generally something you've said, you almost have to act like it's a completely normal everyday occurrence and it's really not! I get so annoyed because it's almost as if we have to stop ourselves from "fangirling" or simply getting excited about something that, prior to the point where we started making something of ourselves, we would've been jumping up and down and screaming at the top of our lungs because we were just that happy. I often have a "what has this world come to?" attitude every time I see a lack of enthusiasm from an individual who may be genuinely excited about the situation but gives off the impression that they have to hide that previously mentioned excitement because it would make them less cool. I understand that everybody reacts differently but it's as if we have to become robots and close off our emotions for the fear of appearing "normal" and "real".
I will forever be grateful for new opportunities and will not let my true feelings of pure happiness go astray or be hidden for the sake of seeming too real! Be sure to leave me a message in the comment section down below telling me about any experience that you've had with someone you look up to, did it meet your expectations or was it a little bit of a disaster? Let's chat!
XOXO
Thursday, 25 October 2018
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| DAY TWENTY FIVE |
Hey lovelies!
I just thought that I would take a mid-full week break from the Halloween content to bring you something that is a little different and maybe a little shorter than my usual posts. I know that I've been branching out a lot more lately with the type of content that I've been making but I feel as if Blogtober is one of the few times of the year when I can change it up and try out something new in such a condensed space of time. I hope you don't mind!
Today I came across a short excerpt that I wrote around three years ago after I watched and got inspired by a video called 'Sparks: A Visual Poem' on Meghan Rienks' YouTube channel! The video is centred around a poem that Meghan wrote about the darkness that takes place in our life and how, despite the fact that it is always there, life will also give you moments where the weight lifts off of our shoulders and you feel this sense of overwhelming happiness. I remember writing the excerpt below after truly feeling the emotion that she felt in this visual poem and felt compelled to say my truth in writing as I always do and always have done.
Here's what I wrote...
"I was waiting for you to tell me that the darkness was inevitable, and sure enough it came, with a bitter drop upon my moment of release; a time where my happiness heightened to a level so unexpected, my heart felt overwhelmed. You speak my language and yet it's not possible to refrain from venturing on that journey again. I nod at every word, believing you because I've felt it too, that spark, that beautiful light that fills you, that unexpected glory."
I hope that you've felt that spark more than once in your life so far! I believe it is truly one of the most wonderful things in this world and although it is often fleeting, it feels so good in the moment so please make sure to cherish it when it's there! Leave me a comment down below if you've felt that spark in a time of darkness, I want to hear about your experiences if you so wish to share them 💖
XOXO
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
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| DAY TWENTY FOUR |
Hey lovelies!
If you're anything like me, you want to try and find something cool and original for Halloween! I get that this might not always be possible but when you find an idea that you really like, one of the best but often worst parts of putting together the costume is finding each little item that you need. This is where I come in! I am here to help cut out the middle man and get you the looks that you may want to create/recreate this Halloween season!
Today's post is centred around The Day of the Dead and whilst this sounds like a spooky concept, the holiday that is celebrated on the first couple of days of November actually features some pretty amazing costumes and makeup that is truly a work of art! The sentiment behind The Day of the Dead is predominantly a happy one as it allows individuals to remember lost loved ones and honour their deaths. Admittedly it sounds slightly morbid and not something I would often talk about on my blog but seeing as both this holiday and Halloween are so close together in dates and are often mixed together, I thought that I would search the online pages of Pretty Little Thing to bring you a beautiful Day of the Dead inspired look just in time to celebrate this day, if you so wish, as well as Halloween!
So without further ado, here is the look...
THE OUTFIT
Simple but very Spanish/Mexican oriented and the fact that it is all black, allows the makeup to do the talking so that your completed look is able to stand out a whole lot more!
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| From Left: 1. Black Lace Ruffle Detail Maxi Dress, 2. Multi Colour Gem Hoop Earrings, 3. Black Acrylic Bead Tassel Earrings, 4. Gold Diamante Heart Drops, 5. Gold Moon Star Drop Earrings, 6. Serenna Black Lace Up Sandals, 7. Gold Coin Diamante Hoop Earrings *Sold Out* (Similar). |
THE FACE
This is where the fun takes place! The Day of the Dead allows you to be creative and bold with your choices, so have a look at the options below and get painting or bejewelling depending on your preference!
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So beautiful and so creative! I really hope that some of you take a chance and see what Day of the Dead look you're able to create using these stunning pieces from Pretty Little Thing! I know that it's definitely not your most conventional Halloween look but at least it will be more meaningful than a zombie or vampire costume - let me know what you think in the comment section down below!
XOXO
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