Lifestyle
Spotify Wrapped: My Year Of Music In Review
There's nothing that I love more than listening to music. I am obsessed with Spotify. I can't go away from a shopping trip without taking a look in HMV at all the vinyls for my Crosley player (similar here). I'm always blasting music through my headphones when I get...
Six Tips To Survive Christmas Shopping
I am usually super organised when it comes to Christmas shopping but for the past two years I have found it rather difficult. This year I am determined to stick to a budget and not over spend. Christmas shouldn't be about how much you spend on presents anyway! With a...
A Gift Guide With Amara*
I can't believe how quickly Christmas is approaching. Surprisingly, I am rather organised and mostly finished all my shopping especially cause I started less than a month ago. October is probably the best time to start. I don't tend to buy much online but when it...
13 Classic Films To Get You Into The Festive Spirit
"The best way to get into the Christmas spirit is singing loud for all to hear!" Am I the only one who doesn't sing their heart out to all the Christmas films? Probably. I find the best way to get into the festive spirit is by cracking open the box of chocolates,...
Festive Photography Prop Ideas
This year I have really tried to up my photography game and although it is not fantastic, I feel as though it has improved since The July Journal's 2014 blog photography. With this in mind, photography props have become quite important to me. I've been trying to throw...
Getting A Great Night Sleep With Benenox*
One of the worst things that I have ever had to deal with is insomnia. If you have had it then you will understand the pain that I go through. It all started when I went to university in 2013. I remember going downstairs to my friend's room at 3am every morning...
The Harry Potter Tag
I found the Harry Potter Tag on Jessica's blog the other day and as a Potternerd I think it is only right that I take part. I think just about any 90's child was into Harry Potter, it is a classic! It has taken me a while to read the books but around this time of year...
Stepping Out My Comfort Zone
I have always been the type of person who has struggled to fit in, always. I was so jealous to see all the groups of people at school because I longed to be part of my own group and find my people. I feel like some of you may understand what I mean by that. Even...
The Prince’s Trust Awards
Last week, I was invited along to the Prince's Trust Awards. I was nominated for the Rising Star Award which recognises young people who, despite having faced substantial personal obstacles are in employment as a result of a Prince's Trust programme. Believe it or...
The Harry Potter Studio Tour
Yesterday was my birthday however this post is more important than that. Today I am going to be talking all about my day at the magical Harry Potter Studio Tour! I was going to talk about my whole weekend but I just wanted to share as much of the wizarding world as...
The Lifestyle Christmas Gift Guide
Last week, I shared my Ultimate Cruelty Free Gift Guide that focused solely on cruelty free beauty and skincare for both men and women. This week, I am sharing with you the Lifestyle Christmas Gift Guide which has a lovely mix of lifestyle bits ranging from books and...
The Ultimate Cruelty Free Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is on it's way guys and if you're anything like me I have been lost and confused with everything to do with present shopping this year. From expensive wrapping paper and five different types of sellotape to 3 for 2 deals and blogger gift guides suggesting...