New Year, New Reflections.

Firstly, I'd like to welcome you to a sparkly New Year, 2019.


Last year was a real one, like a real shit one. But since we are all anew with resolutions and well-intentioned ideas, it is a good time to reflect in a positive light. So below are 9 things I learnt in 2018, some of which are only the beginning, and I am looking forward to learning further in 2019.
The saying "you can get more money but you cannot get more time" sadly doesn't bring the bacon home. This year was an eye-opener for my financial situation, in having to move out of a stable lifestyle, I was thrust into ensuring I only depended on myself and I am now learning the art of sacrificing things in order to keep the things I really like, in my life. (Like Nandos!)  
I can depend on myself. Although I have been self-sufficient (for the most part) for nearly 6 years, this year I gave myself the credit I am very overdue, in that I CAN do it, and it is my motivation to do better for myself going forward.
New hobbies will grow with you. I have always had ambitious bucket lists of things that are actually achievable, if I put my mind to it. During the last week of 2018, I begun a YouTube channel, documenting my journey with clear aligner braces with YourSmileDirect.
Challenging myself is liberating. Last summer, I attended a training course for GB Beginners Archery and completed it, along with coming first in the women's category of our mini-competition. This was also during some of the toughest weeks of last year, which only adds to why the challenge was so rewarding.
Good habits will stay with you. Whilst reading a book about anxiety last year, a particular section resonated with me about habits, about making them so, in order to then never overlook them. As a result of my new venture on YouTube, I am always looking for ideas to film, and this is something I am hoping to publish on there in the coming weeks.
Not being in a relationship, teaches me more about being in one than actually being in one. Before I made the choice to leave my relationship behind, my best friend said that she learnt more about what she wanted in a relationship, whilst she dated and had a drafted 'rejection' message she would send to those that didn't meet what she wanted. I plan to channel this attitude through this New Year.
Being on my own is pure. Never did I see the day that I would long to sit on the sofa by myself. I would always pine to be at home home with my family. I regularly visit and spent quality time with them, but on what would typically be my 'down-time' I am in a household with 4 other people, finding myself not chilling out.
Being on my own is alien. In contrast to the above, I have not ever spent long periods of time in my own company. So developing a new routine and actually listening to what I want, has been a very fruitful experience.
I do not need new clothes. Back at university, I would be buying clothes every week, from my part-time job at Primark or from online retailers. Now, I am lucky if I can be bothered to purchase new pants! My 'need' for new clothes has seriously diminished since my finances have been under the microscope. 

What things have you learnt over 2018? :-)

Friday Pinterest Favourites // 7.11.14

Here are some of the pins I'm taking inspiration from this week:

You can find the board here :-)
What inspiration has caught your eye this week?
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Friday Pinterest Favourites // 24.10.2014

Here are my favourite Pins this week:

You can see the board here

What do you use Pinterest for the most?

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Friday Pinterest Favourites // 17.10.2014

Pinterest has become my new little obsession and I cannot stop pinning everything and anything!  So to support this unhealthy new hobby, I thought I'd put it to good use and get a post out every Friday! :-) Here are some Pins that caught my eye this week:

See the board here

Hope you enjoyed my favourite Pins!

Who are your favourite Pinterest pinners at the moment?

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A/W 14 Outfit Inspiration

Fall Outfit Inspo by lauren-patricia-wiseman

jumper: Topshop / skirt: Whistles / shoes: Chinese Laundry / bag: Chloé / watch: Olivia Burton  / necklace: Fendi

With each passing day here in London, the clouds get darker and the sun appears less. Personally, I prefer Spring/Summer - what there is of it anyway - because I don't have to think about being too cold.

Autumn/Winter however is fast approaching and as much as it makes me feel better, my moaning will not stop that. My issue is mostly that I am never able to find any clothes that I find a) suitable or b) WARM.

This time around however, there seems to be more fluffy coats and knitted garments than ever before and with the midi skirt trend, I may be in with a chance this year!

So, after spending considerably less time this year looking online for some inspiration I threw together a Polyvore outfit using items that have been redesigned for A/W.

Enjoy!

Got the blues?

I cannot explain the solace that I get from writing on this blog!

 

So whilst dreaming of my holiday fast approaching (6 days- ahhh!), looking for sun-appropriate clothes is no longer a chore.

 

I am beginning to try (and fall in love with) bralets and strappy tops so my theme for this post is only going to aid that.

 

This beautiful bralet from boohoo takes a whole different approach to florals, using the elegant spaced-out print makes it easier to look at and not too busy. Paired with a staple pair of white jeans from Topshop, you can't go wrong!

 

I picked up on the blue and used this to accessorise with this amazing Forever 21 beaded bib necklace. Which works well with the gold Nasty Gal bangle set and the gold midi rings from shopbop.com.

 

The sweet Jigsaw clutch is a simple addition when in comparison with my all-time-favourite shoes from Missguided that I WILL be buying tonight!

 

What is your favourite colour theme this season?

 

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Colour Trend Alert: Lime Green and Neon Yellow

Colour Trend: Lime Green and Neon Yellow

 

And once again spring has sprung and we're all left with the winter essential oversized dull knit cardigans that take up a horrifying amount of space in our wardrobes. The promise of warm weather, however, has us all racing to the mid-season sales of our teeny tiny bikinis and thin crop tops! (Oh the excitement!)

My most recent crush is new neons and lime greens splashed upon most of the walls in my most popular high street stores.

Above are a few of my favourite items from this trend.

What colours are you excited to wear this Spring/Summer?