Everyone has different versions of what love should be or what kind of love they want in their lives. Some settle for less, some aim for more, we all have different ways we want to feel loved and different ways we like to express our love. This post is going to be about what love means to me, it's a different kind of post to what I normally do but I feel like I've got too comfortable in my comfort zone and I need to branch out, so here it is.
Love is something you feel in every part of you, it's knowing that no matter what happens you have someone you know you can always count on. It motivates you, inspires you, makes you want to do or be better. It's being able to call that person at stupid times if you're in desperate need and knowing they will be there for you, knowing that they won't judge you and will accept you no matter what. It's having a hand to hold when life gets hard and knowing they won't let you go. Love isn't easy, it's not all gooey romantic comedy stuff. Love is arguments and tears, but it's also sticking together no matter what gets thrown at you. It's making it work regardless of the trials and tribulations. It's communication. Being able to talk to that person about anything and everything without being scared of what they'll say and without fear of being judged. It's them taking your thoughts and feelings into account because they think of you as one and not as separate. It's about feeling secure in that person rather than constantly worrying about what they're doing or where they're going. It's feeling so comfortable with that person that you can do the weirdest things but they won't think any differently of you. Love is being able to see that person happily and comfortably in your future, it's when everything you want or think about doing one day also involves that person too. Love isn't being selfish, it's sometimes having to do things you wouldn't normally do for that person, it's sacrifices, it's selfless and it's the best feeling in the world.
I was slightly worried about this post because I didn't want to seem super soppy, plus the last time I mentioned relationships on this blog it was a post about being single, and now I've been with my boyfriend for 7 months (the boy deserves a medal if I'm completely honest). I went so long without posting on here and I'm quite disappointed in myself for that, but I'm back with a new style and plenty of ideas. If you enjoyed this post I'd love to know what love means to you! Any tweets or messages with what it means to you would be so nice, even a blog response if people still do those nowadays! I'd love to hear more opinions so be sure to let me know.
Isabelle
xxx
I was slightly worried about this post because I didn't want to seem super soppy, plus the last time I mentioned relationships on this blog it was a post about being single, and now I've been with my boyfriend for 7 months (the boy deserves a medal if I'm completely honest). I went so long without posting on here and I'm quite disappointed in myself for that, but I'm back with a new style and plenty of ideas. If you enjoyed this post I'd love to know what love means to you! Any tweets or messages with what it means to you would be so nice, even a blog response if people still do those nowadays! I'd love to hear more opinions so be sure to let me know.
Isabelle
xxx
Like most other girls I can't help but love Missguided. Their Bluewater store isn't massively far from me and I love going there and seeing what they have in store. On a recent trip to Bluewater I thought I'd pop in and have a nose and was not disappointed with the range of styles they have in there for Summer. I took as many clothes into the changing rooms as I could physically carry and tried on a few outfits, and today I thought I'd show you my favourite.
I am OBSESSING over this teal bodysuit, if you follow me on social media you will know I'm a massive fan of bodysuits, but not only that, I think the colour of this is just gorgeous. It goes so well with this white skort which is so convenient, I prefer skorts to skirts and shorts nowadays just because I feel so much more comfortable in them. Do you love Missguided? Where's your favourite place to shop? Be sure to let me know!
Isabelle
xxx
Isabelle
xxx
Wishlists are something I don't understand why I've never done. If there is anything I'm good at it's wishing I had things I don't (the perks of living the poor life). I spend a fair bit of time going through clothing websites just adding things to my wishlist even though I know perfectly well that I'm never going to be able to afford them, judge away, but it's just nice to dream. I spend way more time than I care to admit doing this but I know for a fact that it's a thing a lot of other girls tend to do too. I thought since I'm trying to post more fashion related posts on this blog (if you follow my instagram you will notice it's entirely fashion and style now), a wishlist would be an easy way to start transitioning into more of these style posts. So here I present to you, a wishlist for one of my favourite shops right now I Saw It First.
I'm only doing six items because I didn't want to overload this post, so I went through my wish list and picked the top 6 items that I most desperately wanted. Who wants to place bets on whether I'll ever actually get to own any of them? Starting off with these three, I love this Pinstripe Blazer Playsuit. It's so different to something I'd normally wear but I think it looks so classic, also I think playsuits are just so convenient. They also have it in a Nude colour but I just think the darker one looks so much nicer. Next up we have this Red Tartan Mini Skirt, I'm loving skirts like these lately and I Saw It First have a great selection of them on their website, I'm just a sucker for red so naturally I was drawn to this one. Lastly here we have this Grey Check Overcoat, it's a blazer style which is why I think I love it so much, I happen to be completely obsessed with blazers lately. I like the colour and I think this would be nice for date night's to slightly dress down your outfit, I've already imagined so many outfits with this coat in my head.
The final three, I think this White Lace Dress is so pretty. It's not something you can wear often as it is very dressy but it'd be really nice for dinner or drinks or if you're going somewhere nice. I'm not sure if it's the kind of dress that would suit me but I'd be willing to give it a go. Secondly we have these High Waisted Shorts which are perfect as we go into the Summer season, which should hopefully happen soon if the weather decides to get it's ass in gear and keep up the hot weather for more than a few days. Last of all we have this Khaki Shirt Dress, it may not be the most summery colour but they do happen to have about 10 different colours, this one just happens to be my favourite. I think this dress is so flattering and versatile, it can be worn both dressed up and dressed down and in so many different ways.
I thought I'd leave it there but I'm definitely interested in doing another wishlist in the future. If you're interested in following my fashion instagram be sure to go find it HERE. I've got a few new posts planned so be sure to watch this space for more posts soon.
Isabelle
xxx
In this day and age the internet is everywhere, it plays such an important part in most peoples lives. As a blogger it definitely plays a huge part in mine, I couldn’t do what I do without it so it’s safe to say that I spend a fairly large portion of my time using it. Where I use the internet so much, finding broadband that is adequate to my needs has been a bit of a struggle, especially when it comes to finding it at a reasonable price. I tend to use a ton of apps and programmes all at once so fast internet speed is a necessity to help me get everything done. Waiting around for web pages or images to upload can be a nightmare sometimes and is very frustrating for not only myself, but many others.
We’ve all been there, you’ve seen a really good deal online and you think “is it worth it though? Is it too good to be true?”. We live in an era of YouTube and Netflix, we constantly stream content and we expect it instantaneously. We don’t want to wait forever for a video to buffer or an app to download, we want it now and we want it cheap. Unfortunately, most of the time what we want isn’t as easy to get as we wish it was. There are loads of companies out there that tie you in to a long contract, with the promise of receiving super fast internet alongside good rates, next thing you know six months later they’ve doubled the price and now you’re stuck with them. To avoid this you really have two options, you can spend hours reading through pages and pages of confusing jargon (which just causes more stress) or you can use a trusted comparison site. There are plenty of good broadband deals scattered over the internet, but finding them is never that easy. You've got to know what you're looking for though, if you want speed, you want Fibre. It's so much faster than standard internet and most of the time it's not too much more expensive. Be careful though, just because it says you can get fibre it doesn't mean that it's gauranteed to be faster, check what speeds are available in your area; Fibre can range from 30mbps to 264mbps, it all depends on how good the connection is in your area, so use an online speed checker before you tie yourself in to a contract!
Not only does using a comparison site save you a lot of time and effort, it can also reduce a lot of your confusion as to which deal suits your needs best and does so within your budget. No one wants to pay more than they have to for what they want, and why should they, so having them all easily explained to you in one place just makes it so much easier to find a deal that suits you. So if you’re looking for an easy and quick way to find broadband deals, a comparison site will always be the best option to go for, after all, who doesn’t like making their own life that little bit easier?
Not only does using a comparison site save you a lot of time and effort, it can also reduce a lot of your confusion as to which deal suits your needs best and does so within your budget. No one wants to pay more than they have to for what they want, and why should they, so having them all easily explained to you in one place just makes it so much easier to find a deal that suits you. So if you’re looking for an easy and quick way to find broadband deals, a comparison site will always be the best option to go for, after all, who doesn’t like making their own life that little bit easier?
I'm sure we all know the feeling of when you just can't help but think the world and everyone in it is completely against you, it's a natural human thought we will all have a few times in our lives. However some people will feel it a lot more than others and it can really get you down if you let it take over your mindset too much which is a straight up cause for trouble. I mean I know perfectly well that the world isn't against me and it's all just in my imagination, but when everything you could possibly think of is going wrong it can definitely get you down and make you feel like everything isn't worth it, and right now I know this feeling too well. I don't want to feel like I do, no one does, so today I thought I'd share a few ways to help you out when you're feeling like this, but remember that you aren't alone.
Sometimes giving up feels like a good idea. Sometimes loads of small things can go wrong but once you add everything up into one it creates a much bigger picture, and not exactly a positive one at that. I'm not going to share every puzzle piece that goes on in my life because not only is it personal but there's no point, this is a common feeling and everyone has their own reasons as to why they feel the way that they do, so my job here is to help you overcome it just like i'm trying to.
Take care of yourself. This is hands down the most important thing I could possibly think of, it may seem like nothing but it really is so vital. Make sure you're getting enough sleep at night (around 8 hours is recommended), and I don't mean going to bed at weird times and waking up in the middle of the afternoon, try to sleep at a reasonable time so you can wake up in the morning feeling refreshed. I know it's hard but trust me it's so worth it! Get enough exercise, eat healthily to a certain extent (trust me I'm not making you give up pizza or ice cream here don't worry, but just don't go too over the top with it!) They may seem so small and pointless but they really aren't, taking care of yourself and your body is key. Drink more water, do something you love whether it's watching a certain TV show, reading a book or seeing someone that makes you happy, just do things you enjoy and that you love to do and try to realise that self care is so so so important!
There's a quote that I've recently remembered by the one and only Winston Churchill - "If you're going through hell, keep going" and I feel like we could all learn something from it! When life gets tough it's easy to give up, I mean sometimes I feel like i'm just constantly trying and never getting anywhere and it's really off putting, I have moments when I just think I give up. I'm done, What's the point? If i'm never getting anywhere and just walking into the same old wall every time then really what is the damn point? But at the end of the day what is giving up going to do? I know it feels like keeping going isn't working but what are you going to get out of giving up? Okay yeah I'll admit it's the easiest and less painful option but it's the wrong one. No one said life was easy and I'm sure by now we all know it isn't, but giving up is never the answer. I live by this quote now and I think about it every single day when I want to give up (so a daily basis hah) but it really does help. One day all of these bad things will be over and all of the good stuff will feel so much better and you'll be thankful that you carried on trying, even if it felt like hell.
I know this was kind of short but do these things and I promise you that you will feel better, I know these won't take all of your problems away but they may be able to help you realise that the world isn't against you, there's no such thing. Moving on, I'm not far off 1.6k on bloglovin, so if you're interested in seeing my upcoming posts then be sure to follow me HERE! Soon I'll be adding a bit more variety to this blog with some beauty and fashion posts, along with some book reviews and etc, so be sure to look out for them. This will still be a lifestyle based place don't worry, but every now and then I think it'd be fun to mix it up a bit and throw in some other styled posts. Tweet me letting me know what you think because I'd love to hear your thoughts and don't forget to comment down below! Do you ever feel like the world's against you? How do you get through it? It'd be super interesting to read though anyones comments on this subject and to see if anyone has any advice they can add!
Isabelle
xxx
Does anyone else think February has just completely flew by? January was the slowest month ever but now I feel like I can barely grasp time before it's gone, should I start preparing for Christmas yet? I wish I was joking but I think we all know it'll be here before we even know it! This post has been sitting in my drafts for a while as I've been so unsure on how to write it, I know people mean well with these pieces of advice but personally, I don't agree. Other people might have found them helpful but I just think they are cliche and far from it..
Now I think it's only human nature to be scared of rejection. To be afraid of being turned down or to fail. I understand that I completely do, I mean I've lived my entire life just like this and boy is it hard to get over (especially recently, but I won't touch on that here, click THIS link to subscribe to my new weekly newsletter where I'll go into depth on my personal fear of rejection in an email towards the end of next week!) I'm going to be blunt. Not everyone is going to like you. You could be the loveliest person to ever exist and a select few will still find something to pick at or a reason to hate you, no matter how lame or petty it is. That's just life, and it says a lot more about them than it does you. To start getting over your fear of rejection that's the first thing you have to accept. Accepted it yet? Good, soon you'll no longer care because let's be real, it's not worth it. It's a part of life. Nothing will change that no matter how hard you try.
Gossip Girl, one of the most iconic programmes out there and a show I personally can't get enough of. I don't think it matters how many times you rewatch the seasons, you never get bored of Blair's sass or Serena's naivety or how gorgeous Chuck and Nate are, forever crushing hard. Oh, and let's not forget how amazing some of the wardrobes are, I don't know about you but these kids are living my dream life. Aside from all of that the show does actually teach a lot of very valuable life lessons and today I'm going to share with you just a few.
I always get messages on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat from people who want to start blogging and are too afraid to take the leap, I know there are a lot of blogs out there and to some people it may seem slightly intimidating (boy I know I was terrified when I first started and there was a lot less out there back then). Over the years my blog has turned into my life and I really do recommend starting one to most people, there are so many things you never even dreamed you'd learn from writing on a little website online but honestly you'd be surprised. I'm at the point where it's taught me so much and I'd feel so lost without it, something I never expected to happen, so today I'm going to give anyone who's nervous or worried to start 7 reasons why it could be the best decision of your life. Okay maybe that's a slighttt over exaggeration but we'll go with it okay?
So it is officially 2018 wahheyyy! To be honest I really don't know where the time's gone, I feel like it's just been stolen from right out underneath us but I'm not complaining about that. The first few years I had this blog I was a proper sucker for 'new year new me' posts and resolutions and shizz however last year I drove past that (because we all know it just isn't true) and did a post on '16 Things I've Learned In 2016' which you can find HERE. I was going to do something similar this year but most of the things I learnt are pretty much the same so I thought it'd be pointless to bore you all with the same post AGAIN. Now we all say that a new year is going to be the change of us, but facing the facts we all know deep down it never is. I say I want to go to the gym or I want to eat healthy but they're all so unrealistic and impossible resolutions to keep to that you know they're just entirely pointless so this year I've decided to give myself just one goal.. to focus on myself.
Now there is nothing wrong with living your life as a single lady (let's all high five in this together), whether it's by choice or just by pure unluck it's something we should enjoy. No drama, no arguing about what to watch on Nextflix, having a whole bed to ourselves, just plain out having no problems - unless you're one of those people who isn't in a relationship but still has relationship problems, girl I feel ya. At the end of the day there is nothing wrong with being single but I'm sure quite a few of you are also bored of certain comments, I know they are meant in a nice way but they just come across.. not so much.
If you've been reading my blog or following any of my social medias for a while now then you will know how much I love Autumn and how much it excites me. I, and I'm not even remotely exaggerating here, spend the entire rest of the year looking forward to and planning for Autumn. One of the most popular questions I get is "so why do you love it so much? What's so great about it?" and let me tell you I have one long ass list to answer that with (if I'm being a bit sad here don't tell me, ignorance is bliss right?) so naturally I decided I had to share with you a few of my points as to why I love Autumn so much. So without further ado here are some of my favourite things about Autumn! I'll try not to include too many, promise.
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