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  • Five Tips For Becoming More Body Positive

    Body image is a topic that takes up a lot of my time. Not only, like every other person on the planet, is it something I have struggled with since my preteen days but it is also a something that interests me greatly as a subject. I understand how difficult it can be when you’re Read more

  • Calling All Freshers: Freshers’ Week Essentials

    Many of you will no doubt be heading off to university very soon (or you may even be there now, you lucky thing!) and as you’re probably aware Freshers’ Week is one of the most important dates on your academic calendar. Especially in your first year. It’s your chance to settle into your new home, Read more

  • Calling All Freshers: Second Year Experience

    Okay, so the title of this ‘series’ doesn’t really go with this topic as when you’re in Freshers (that’s the first year of university) you couldn’t care less about what’s coming next. Still nonetheless I know hearing about other people’s experiences helped me get prepared and generally just calm my nerves about what was to Read more

  • Another Five Feisty Female Anthems For Your Friday Night

    It’s nearly the weekend and as many of you prepare for a wonderful night out with your girlfriends I’ve done the running around and organised your perfect playlist. It’s sassy, upbeat and all about the girls- you’re welcome. NO: Meghan Trainer In a similar tone to the Pink song I mentioned in my other post, Read more

  • The Beauty Edit: A Cheeky Drugstore Haul

    There seems to be a lot of beauty happening on this blog right now but considering it’s become one of my favourite pastimes once again, I’m not complaining! Even though I don’t really have a lot of spare cash at the moment I can’t seem to control myself when I see a pretty product, especially Read more

  • Four Chilling Reads For A Rainy Day

    Even though it’s summer the weather just doesn’t want to cooperate. So on the likely event of a rainy day, I’m going to recommend four books that are perfect for curling up with and forgetting the world for a few hours. For a rainy day I like to pick books that are gripping, to keep Read more

  • Five Cheap Beauty Picks I’m Loving Right Now

    Can we just ignore the fact that I have been absent from this blog for quite some time and jump straight into one of my favourite topics of the moment; beauty. (I am terribly sorry and very disappointed in myself though) Anyway, I tend to go through phases with hobbies and become either completely obsessed Read more

  • A Year of rachaelic: Getting To Know Me

    Okay so I missed the official birthday of this blog (15 May to be exact) but it’s been a busy start to the week. In fact on the exact day of this blogiversary, as one of my friends lovingly named it, I was busy rocking it out to Busted in my home city. So at least Read more

  • May Goals

    It’s now the beginning of a new month so it’s time to set some new goals. I find that noting things down that I want to get done is a really effective way to ensure that it does happen and this time I’m being a bit more public about it. This way I have to Read more

  • A Guide to Taking Notes at University

    As we’re vastly approaching summer and the end of school years, I know there are many people both excited and anxious about heading to university in September. As a second year student I’ve learnt a few things about how university works and how to make it work for you. One of the issues many people Read more

  • Feel-Good Female Reads for Mother’s Day

    It’s Sunday once again and I’m back with another bookish post. In honour of mother’s day and celebrating the wonderful women in our lives, I’m here with three books written by women for (mostly) women that are sure to make you feel good. HOW TO BE A WOMAN: Caitlin Moran Buy it here I owe Read more

  • Five Books You Might Not Have Read

    The other week I was at home and sorting out one of the many boxes of books I have there, when I stumbled across a few gems that I thought would be interesting to share with you today. If you’re like me, then you’re always looking for something new to read. Hopefully these may catch Read more

  • There’s More Than Meets The Eye (Usually)

    I’m going to hold my hands up now and say that I’m a judger. I judge people instantly and, as horrible as this is, all the time. And I know I’m not the only one. But the things is, we’re taught to judge people. We’re told that ‘first impressions count’ and whatever is decided in Read more

  • Seeing Things Differently (Alternatively Titled: Learning from Other People)

    I recently just attended my first press preview (more on that shortly) for an new art exhibition and while it was a great experience to learn more about journalism and my intended future career, it also taught me a lot elsewhere. Now I have to admit that I’m not really an ‘artsy’ person. Although, like Read more

  • Barbie’s Makeover: A New Generation of Body Confidence, Self-Love and Acceptance

    Mattel has just announced a huge shake up of their classic Barbie dolls and the material world breathe a sigh of relief. Barbie will now come in a diverse range of body types.   We’ve all heard of the drama surrounding Barbie’s beautiful but very narrow and unobtainable structure and the damage it can cause Read more