• Fashion

    Outfit of the Day – Summer Simplicity

         Some days you just want to put in the minimal effort possible. I’ve forsaken all jewellery and accessories today, apart from the ring and Help for Heroes wristband I always wear, and gone for a very simple outfit,…

  • Health & Wellness,  Life

    Defining Success

         What does it mean to be successful? A high-powered job? Bags of money? A fancy house and expensive sports car? Living up to the expectations others have for you? (source)

  • Art & Entertainment,  Books

    Puffin Postcards

         I purchased this recently from Waterstone’s, a collection of postcards featuring designs from the covers of children’s books published by Puffin. Someone pointed them out to me in the store, and being an English student and self-confessed bookworm,…

  • Fashion

    Outfit of the Day – Aztec Inspiration

          I’ve never been one for following fashion trends and wearing what’s in style, but every now and then what I like and what’s in style overlap – in this case, Aztec prints. I love the pattern and…

  • Fashion

    Outfit of the Day – French Flair

         I always feel a little bit French when I wear this dress for some reason. Anyone who’s seen my other OOTD posts knows that I’m a fan of stripes, so this dress should come as no surprise. It’s…

  • Musings & Thoughts

    Musings From A Park In Spring

         The sun beams down from overhead, illuminating the world and touching all with its warmth. The sky is a brilliant shade of blue, signalling the start of the summer months, and only a few wispy clouds drift lazily…

  • Travel

    European Escapade Day 24 – Amsterdam

         Amsterdam is another very unique city in Europe. The canals and buildings make it look very pretty, but it also has a quirkiness and an energy to it, especially at night. Our first stop this morning was the…