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  • There’s Nothing Like A Mad Woman

    Almost every woman I have ever met has a secret belief that she is just on the edge of madness Read more

  • Frightened To Unfollow?| Let’s Chat About Social Media Loyalty

    I have been spending a bit of time away from social media over the past month or so. Normally, I waste far too much time scrolling through Instagram or Twitter and I just decided to stop it for a while. I don’t have the apps on my phone anymore and I haven’t really missed it Read more

  • Five Obvious (But Awesome) True Crime Podcasts

    I bloody love podcasts. They’ve truly revolutionised my life and now I work from home, I’m getting through so many more. True crime is one of my absolute favourite topics to explore and luckily I’m not alone in this. There’s so many podcasts out there that talk about true crime cases, some more in depth Read more

  • Current Skincare Routine: Glossier UK Review

    Despite my love for all things beauty, I have never had a proper skincare routine. My skincare for the past six years or so has just included the cheapest items I could find, because my God can skincare be expensive! However, I recently decided to properly treat myself and bought a selection of things from Read more

  • Calling All Freshers: Dealing With Homesickness

    It’s that time of year again! Summer is almost over for those of you who are students and it’s time to think about what’s coming up next. I know for a lot of people, university will be at the forefront of your every thought at the moment. As someone who has literally been there, done Read more

  • How To Get Out Of A Reading Slump

    I love reading. It’s been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember and I love nothing more than getting lost in another world built by someone’s words. It’s something I even talk about occasionally on here too. If you’re also a lover of books then you’ll understand the upset and torment Read more

  • Here’s What No One Tells You About Finishing University

    The time has finally come: I have finished my three year degree. I am no longer a student; I will no longer be attending university. Life has been pretty crazy for the past few months (read: past year) and I always imagined that as soon as university was over, my life would get back on Read more

  • Who Do You Want To Be?

    For some reason recently I’ve been all about self-reflection and just reflecting in general. Maybe it’s because spring is coming, and that’s all about fresh starts and new beginnings, or maybe it’s because I’m getting (scarily) near the end of my university degree so things are changing so fast for me and I have a Read more

  • Regaining Control: How To Reach Your Goals

    There’s been a lot of things going on recently in my life. From turning 21, to dealing with the last handful of university deadlines as well as the usual trying-to-keep-on-top-of-life stuff it’s safe to say that things have taken a toll a little bit. Last week was a total write off. If you know me Read more

  • Here’s The Deal With Porn: Sex, Education & Reality

    When you think about it, the fact that there’s an industry dedicated to watching other people have sex seems a little mad doesn’t it? But porn is a massive player in our current society and it’s been something that has caused many debates over the years. I don’t think there is anything inherently wrong with Read more

  • Sexism, Exploitation and Memes

    I wonder how many memes there are on the internet? They’re something we all see pretty much every time we log onto a social media site. That black and white lettering that protests some sarcastic message has basically become iconic now and will forever be recognised. Memes are a way for people to rant, to Read more

  • Introversion: Learning & Accepting

    Realising I was an introvert was a journey that took longer than I could have ever imagined. And even though I’m finally getting towards the end, I still struggle to accept it sometimes. Being the centre of attention is not really my cup of tea, if I’m honest, and it never has been. Of course, Read more

  • The Current State of Affairs (Ft. Votes & Protests)

    With the current states of affairs, it’s not difficult to feel as though all hope is lost. It can sometimes feel like to world is ending, with no one understanding the actions of their peers; with protests to battle against decisions already made and with fear being a common emotion among any old enough to Read more

  • My New Year’s Resolutions

    Can you believe it’s 2017, man? It’s absolutely crazy but let’s try not to get too upset about how fast everything is going. Although I’m not a fan of New Years or the month of January as a whole, I’m trying to be positive and focus on the fact it’s a fresh start. Here are Read more

  • The Beauty Edit: Best Of 2016

    I haven’t done a beauty post in a little while, but my love for makeup hasn’t subsided any in that time! Today I want to do a little round-up of some of my favourite products from 2016. These products may be ones I have tried for the first time this year and have loved or Read more

  • Important Things To Remember This Festive Season

    This season is meant to be the happiest of them all. I mean the month of Christmas and all the other festivities; a time when we’re supposed to be surrounded by friends, family and wonderful food, what’s not to love? But for many people it’s just another month in the year. Or for some, even Read more