New Years Eve Outfit Stress.

OH MY GOD, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. Well, maybe not too much of an emergency but I really need your amazing help on deciding which footwear will go best with my new years eve outfit!! 

So, whilst doing a bit of Christmas shopping a few weeks ago in Meadowhall, I stumbled across this absolute beauty in Quiz. I knew I needed it from the second I saw it in all honesty. It's so nice and different, Instantly the thought of going out at new year and wanting to wear it is what came to mind. 

It should have cost me £17.99 but thanks to having student discount it was £15.50. Which admittedly is not much of a saving, but it's better than nothing I suppose. 

The next problem I faced was what to wear it with, also in Quiz me and my mum spotted some leather look high waisted trousers and I had all intentions of buying them, but when I went back with my boyfriend a few days later to get them, he decided against the idea and suggested with my top being navy and white, the black leather look trousers wouldn't really match perfectly. So, that then sent me on a mission. Until yesterday. 

Yesterday whilst doing MORE shopping, I went in to one of my favourite shops that is H&M. They have a really good sale on at the minute and saw so much stuff I loved, but the goal and purpose was to find the perfect skirt or trousers. I did exactly that. 

Sadly I don't have a picture of it, but it was a short pencil skirt in the exact same colour white and the same material as what my top is. 

The only problem I'm facing now is, I have absolutely no idea what shoes I can pair it up with. 

I suggested some nice plain black stilettos and a plain black bag, but with the outfit being navy and white, I'm not sure. 

Guys, Please can you help me?! I'm so stuck :( 

Thank you so much!! 

A Look Back At 2015.

Now, I feel like it may be slightly cliché to say this, but in all seriousness, what a roller coaster of a year 2015 has been for me. 
I'm doing this post tonight because I'm really busy from now until next year so here it is... 

My year began in the worst possible way. So, In January, My partner of a year and half left me and ended the relationship and as much as it hurt like mad at the time, I got through it and honestly, the breakup from him made me the person that I am today. 
The breakup had a knock on affect on everyone around me, but they were all so amazing and supported me in the best way possible. 

Also, last year, I was part way through my GCSE English Re-Take, It wasn't something I struggled with really, I enjoyed English when in school and came agonisingly close to getting that C grade to pass, 1 mark both times I tried to be exact. I knew I needed to do something though so this was my last time to try and get what I needed to, With everything that had happened earlier on in the year I was struggling a little, but come taking my exam I received the news that on results day, I had got that C!! I don't want to seem big headed for saying this but I've never felt more pride in myself than that moment. 

End of June was when things changed for me A LOT. I met my now boyfriend and honestly, that was the part where I began to feel more myself and truly happy. We dated for a few weeks and went out like twice a week and saw each other a fair bit, until we both mutually decided we're happy and lets just get together. 

I then started my Health and social care level 3 course at college and made my mind up that it's Midwifery that I want to do, so now that's what I'm working towards. 

It's definitely hard to juggle a part time job, a full time college course, seeing my boyfriend and blogging but it's all about managing time better and getting it all done, being more organised. 

I cannot wait to see what 2016 has in store for me. I hope you all have a great night on New Years Eve and Happy New Year!! 

Down Day.

Do you ever have those days where you just don't feel yourself. The feeling is really hard to explain. 

I've felt like it for a few days now and it's really bothering me because I don't like to be down like this. 

That's partly why I've somewhat "abandoned" my blog. I have got posts scheduled but I literally have no motivation to do them. 

Last night for instance, me and my boyfriend went out on our regular date nights that we go on, and we went Bowling. It was such a good night, I did lose terribly, but for me It was just about having a few hours to ourselves and having fun. After bowling we decided to head off to Meadowhall and did a slight bit of Christmas shopping. 

The night was so nice, but towards the end I felt myself get more and more down when it came to me having to leave him. It was horrible. 

But my moods not just because I miss my boyfriend. It's a mixture of so many things. 

I think my main worry and concern away from personal stress like work and college, so on, is actually this blog. I am so determined to get it right and honestly, I feel like I'm failing at that. I just haven't got a clue. 

I look at other bloggers and their blogs and feel like I cannot in any way compete with them. I know I might sound pretty silly but honestly, this is something that is so new to me. I'm not one of those people that puts themselves out there so this for me is something is completely new. 

I honestly think I'm just having one of them times and will all wash over in a few days. At least I hope so anyway. 

My 2015 in Music.

I know this is a bit early, but I am so busy from now until at least the first few days of January, and there won't be much change from now and the next few weeks.  

For me music is something that I absolutely love. I do have such a varied music taste however, I do sway towards more Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and so on, but I decided to make a Spotify playlist of all my favourite songs of 2015 that have been in the charts so I hope you enjoy. 

1. Take me to chuch - Hozier. 

2. See you again (ft Charlie Puth) - Wiz Khalifa.

3. Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran.

4. Sugar - Maroon 5. 

5. Can't feel my face - The weekend.

6. Hold my hand - Jess Glynne. 

7. What do you mean - Justin Bieber. 

8. Wish you were mine - Philip George. 

9. Jealous - Nick Jonas. 

10. Time of our lives - Ne-Yo & Pitbull. 

11. Rather be (ft Jess Glynne) - Clean Bandit. 

12. Black Magic - Little Mix.

13. Not letting go (ft Jess Glynne) - Tinie Tempah. 

14. Bills - Lunchmoney Lewis. 

15. Drag me down - One Direction. 

16. Easy Love - Sigala. 

17. Hotline Bling - Drake. 

18. Someone New - Hozier. 

19. Intoxicated - Martin Solveig. 

20. All cried out - Blonde. 

21. All of me - John Legend. 

22. Sorry - Justin Bieber. 

23. Perfect - One Direction. 

24. Love yourself - Justin Bieber. 

25. Sweet Lovin' - Sigala. 

26. Take me Home - Jess Glynne. 

So there they are, they're my favourite songs of 2015. Let me know in the comments which songs you've loved this year. 

Weekend in Manchester.

So, as some of you may know, me and my boyfriend went off to Manchester on Friday for the night to see a band I absolutely love. The Courteeners.

The original plan was to get there fairly early, drop our bags off and do a bit of shopping but instead we ended up getting there mid afternoon which worked out a lot better for us. 

We headed off to Manchester mid-afternoon and As soon as we arrived, dropped our bags off and headed straight off to the Christmas Market. And can I just say, how festive and cute is it?! Like, seriously. 

I can honestly say, I LOVE Manchester Christmas Market and I honestly wish I could have spent a lot longer there. There was so much that I wanted to buy. 

Manchester market will definitely be a annual trip for me I think.

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What's in my bag.

Something that I am forever doing is swapping and changing my bag, and I always feel like I need a new bag, even if I don't. (that's a lie, a girl can never have too many bags). 

Something I don't always change though is the contents of my bag. So here they are. 

1. victoria's Secret body spray - Such a flirt. 

This has to go everywhere with me! Like, I hate feeling like I smell in public, even when I know I don't. Without it I feel so lost. 

2. Kleenex Tissues. 

Winter has definitely arrived and with the winter season comes a lot of runny noses and tearey eyes from the wind. They're just an ideal item to carry around. 

3. Soap and Glory Hand Food. 

This is also something I have to carry around with me, I cannot bare the thought of being on a bus and someone sneezing and then touching the bell to get off and then me touching it after them. No thank you, thats not for me. 

4. MAC Lipstick - Pickled Plum. 

A few months a go me and my lovely boyfriend went to Liverpool for a little get away and I could not resist visiting the MAC shop there and bought myself the shade I have been addicted to for the last 2 months since. Pickled Plum. 

5. Earphones. 

Music is something that's a massive influence to me and I cannot leave the house without my earphones. Listening to the likes of Arctic Monkeys or Courteeners through them definitely makes journeys via public transport a lot more bearable. 

6. Purse. 

There's not really an explanation for this, other than it carries my money, receipts, cards and bus pass in it. 

7.  Tub of Skittles. 

Usually, I have a tub of mint chewing gum but, I fancied a change. That, and the fact that I love skittles! Especially the red and orange ones. 

8. Notebook. 

This little notebook is like a bit of a godsend for me! It has literally everything in it! From blog plans and ideas, to now very recent Christmas shopping lists, my weekend away packing list and basically everything. 

What are your hand bag essentials? Leave a comment and let me know :)

Brow Perfection.

A very wise woman once said to me, "eyebrows are sisters, not twins". I have recently just realised how true her words were. 

I've honestly never done anything with my brows because I've always been too cautious with doing so, until now. 

Admittedly I don't shape, pluck or wax them but I don't feel the need to. 

However, I do fill them in. 

And to do that, I use this absolute treat. 

It's the Barry M shape and define brow kit, to apply it I use the Real Techniques eyeliner brush. 

Now, I've had this for a while but, tried it once and it turned into a complete disaster but, with time filling in my brows I've gotten a lot better at it and decided to try doing something new. 

Can I just say, this is unreal! Well, for something that's on the high street and affordable it is anyway. 

The real techniques eyeliner brush is also the best applicator for it, It gets all the areas it needs to and doesn't miss anything. 

With these two products I really do achieve brow perfection. 

Pretty Little Thing.

Have you ever been in the situation that, you're going somewhere fancy or a party or something, and you need something to wear, but the realisation hits that you've left it right till the last minute and your only option is to look online and get next day delivery? I definitely have, and a few weeks back, it happened. 

But, it was not to worry because Pretty Little Thing had my back and saved the day! 

Whilst watching an episode of TOWIE the adverts came on and there was an advert for PrettLittleThing.com, and thought, well why not go on and have a look what they have. And so that is what I did. 

OH MY GOD. It is AMAZING. Like seriously. 

After literally 10 minutes of looking, I found this beauty and knew it was a must have. 

(admittedly it's not the best picture but if you want to see what it really looks like, go check it out here : https://www.prettylittlething.com/lindie-peach-sequin-pattern-jumpsuit.html)

I just fell in love with it instantly. What makes me love it even more is the Flares. They're so in this season and well, everyone loves a good pair of flares. 

It only came in at £35 too which is an absolute steal! 

It's a site I have fallen in love with and I just cannot get enough 

I definitely will be making more and more purchases from there!! 

Nails of The Week.

Let me just start this off by saying, I cannot get enough of Barry M Nail Varnishes. 

Seriously. The new colour for the week (or longer if the last one I had is anything to go by) is that of Ruby Red. 

I feel like this is so, so, appropriate! 

Firstly, I would like to apologise for the untidiness of them. It was a very last minute rushed thing. 

Secondly, the picture doesn't really do the colour any justice which is annoying.

Thirdly, I am obsessed. 

Now, as we are all aware, Christmas is just around the corner! I'm not one to get into the christmas spirit this early on but, this year is completely different. I am definitely in the spirit of it right now! I feel like this nail varnish is perfect for subtly showing it. Its so festive but could also be worn at any time of the year. 

I am loving it so, so much so for this absolute treat, Thank you Barry M. 

Christmas Wishlist.

As we all know, Christmas is just around the corner which is pretty frightening because where this year has gone I have absolutely no idea. 

But anyway back to the point, I thought, why not do a Christmas wishlist. There's not much but they're the items that I really really want. If I put them all I'd be here all day!  So.. Here it is.. Enjoy :). 

Michael Kors Selma Black Tote Bag - £330. 

Michael Kors Bedford Large Black Zip Around Purse £130. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Rose Gold Watch £175. 


Urban Decay Naked Vault - £181. 

Nails of the Week,

If there is one thing I do every week without fail, it's that I paint my nails. My nails are always a different colour every week! I'm not in anyway perfect at it at all and don't try to be. It's just something I do. 

I have tried acrylic nails but I was so uncomfortable with them on I really didn't like it and as silly as this may sound, I was quite scared of being clumsy enough like I am, but to catch one and not only rip off the false nail, but also my actual nail underneath too! So, I stick with the safe bet that I know and I just paint  them myself. 

So, for this week, the nail colour is Supersonic by Barry M. 

Guys, I am absolutely LOVING this lately!! Now, I know it's not very seasonal but it's so, so nice! 

The picture doesn't really do it any justice if I'm honest. 

It's like a sparkly electric blue colour, but has a tint of purple in it too depending on the lighting wherever you are. 

I'm a bit of a plain Jane when it comes to nails and clothing and stick with safe, but this shade is so not me that I love it. 

This is part of their Quick Dry collection they have and if you don't have any of the Quick Dry, I highly recommend that you go and get yourselves some! The stuff is a godsend when you're in a rush and need to get your nails done! They dry almost instantly! 

I got this shade along with 2 others that I will be using over the next few weeks so make sure to keep a look out for them! 

I picked all 3 up from my local Superdrug store and I think there is a 3 for 2 offer on across all makeup or nails, which I'm not 100% sure but I do know there is definitely a 3 for 2 offer on at the minute! 

Thank you so much for reading :) 

Demi x 

Review - No7 Airbrush Away Foundation.

So, a few weeks a go I had a bit of a foundation crisis. It was honestly a nightmare and far too dramatic. If you're somewhat intrigued by the events that followed, then go and check out this previous post. 

Foundation fails.

Anyway, during the process of purchasing some new foundation, This caught my eye. 

Now, I should probably say that for me personally, No7 foundation, or any of their stuff in general is an absolute godsend for me!! I use the Instant Radiance foundation in the shade of Warm Beige and It is unreal!! I swear by the stuff, it's also a very reasonable price too! And if you're unsure of what shade to get, I suggest taking the colour match and it works 100% 

Anyway, back to what I was saying. 

I saw the stand for the product as soon as I entered the store and thought "I have a bit of spare money, why not buy it and see what it's like" And so, as you have probably guessed by the whole point of this post, I did exactly that. 

And here is the product itself. 

The bottle is only small, but it uses a squeeze pump application, that allows you to put on the perfect amount to the back of your hand or whatever your preferred way of applying. 

For me, this is perfect because I struggle to put on the perfect amount when using the bottle with the pump. I always either put on too much, or not enough, so for me this is so ideal. 

When I first tried it, my face was a hormonal state, so it wasn't in the best condition. When the foundation was on, you couldn't really tell and the coverage wasn't the best if I'm going to be honest, so I waited for my face to clear up and wow, what a difference!! 

I only used a tiny bit and the coverage it gave was unreal! It also lasted so long, which normally foundation doesn't especially if you're out and dancing the night away (which I definitely was, Terribly too may I add). 

The only thing that I don't know how I feel about with this product is, the foundation it's self is really runny so as soon as you put it on your face, you have to start blending almost straight away, you can't really leave it and do another section of your face. 

Other than that, this product is really good and it's something that I will definitely be purchasing again!!

Thank you for reading guys :) 

Demi x 

Foundation Fails.

One of the main things that I honestly hate, is running out of foundation. Or any make up for that matter. Especially foundation though. 

Sadly, this happened to me a few weeks ago and I had no other money to go out and buy my old faithful foundation which I swear by! 

The timing of running out of the foundation couldn't have come at a worse time either, it was that time we all love to hate every month and as ever, my face was all redness and giant spots (Not a very pretty sight at all).

Now, I will mention I have just got into a new relationship with someone I've been seeing for a while, we are together and happy however we are taking things pretty slow and not rushing anything. Anyway, because the relationship is very new, we're going out to places quite a lot and well, if I'm going to be completely honest, I didn't want to go out with him in public and not have a tiny bit of make up on so this made the whole scenario a little more dramatic and over exaggerated that what it actually needed to be. 

In a mad rush I headed off to town and thought I'd try the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation.  I'd never used it before prior to this but had heard quite a few good reviews and things about it, so got it and gave it a go. 

If I'm going to be perfectly honest, it wasn't my cup of tea at all. I found that after using it, it made my face break out even more and a lot worse! 

I stuck with my every day routine which I know works but during the short period of time I spent using this particular foundation, it gradually made it even worse and I just couldn't get on with it at all. 

Thankfully I have now stocked up on my regular No7 foundation and noticed my face clear up massively! I made sure I bought enough bottles so that I don't run out of any for a while!! 

I would also like to say that, Just because that wasn't my cup of tea, doesn't necessarily mean it is the same for everyone else. Make up is all about trial and error, you don't know what suits you and what doesn't without trying. That was just my personal opinion of the product.

Thank you for reading :) 

Demi x

College Outfit of The Day.

Hello everyone!! 

I am deeply sorry for the lack of blogging recently! I've been terrible. I know. 

If you've read any previous of posts you will know I have just started at college. 

I am LOVING it so, so much! It's very intense and there is a crazy amount of work but slowly but surely I am getting there! 

Over the past few weeks I have had a lot to take on and deal with, but I think now, I've finally found that perfect balance between, work, college and personal. 

I am now feeling very content with how great everything is going. That's for a seperate post though that I do have scheduled, so if that's one that you're interested in reading, do keep an eye out for it! 

Anyway, back to the main purpose of this post, I thought, as it's been a while since I last did a post, I would get back into the whole thing by doing a college outfit of the day so.. here it is. 

(apologies for the fact I look like an absolute pudding and very awkward). 

This outfit is something that has recently been one of my favourites! I think it's perfect for the Autumn season, especially for those deceiving days, you know them where the sun is shining and looks lovely until you leave the house and the drop in temperature hits you? Hate days like that! 

Roll neck Jumper - Primark - £6.00

White oversized waistcoat - New Look - £16.99

High Waisted Skinny Jeans - Primark - £10

Chunky Gold watch - River Island - £25

Its so simple, yet so effective. I just love it at the minute. 

Thank you for reading :) 

Demi x 

Evening Skin Care Routine.

I personally feel like my skin care routine is something that is a huge part of the day! However, I am not at all consistent with the use of products during it. I have a habit of changing the skincare products I use on a weekly basis, why? I honestly couldn't say. 
That was all up until about 2/3 months ago anyway. In the past 2/3 months I've used the same products every night when doing that part of my routine. I've found that I am seeing a huge impact in my skin with the products I'm using and they are : 

There are only 3 products there so it might not seem much, but honestly they all work together brilliantly and make a huge impact on the skin! 

Step 1 - Removing Make up. 

To remove my make up I use these Johnson's Make Up Be Gone Face Care Wipes. These are AMAZING. Like seriously. They smell really nice which is probably a strange thing for me to say but honestly, they do! They remove all make up straight away and leave my face feeling so fresh and clean!

Step 2 - Cleanse & Tone. 

To cleanse and tone I use this Soap and Glory Total Drama Clean. 
Now, it does say that it's a Make up remover and it is really good at missing whatever is left if I've not wiped it off my face beforehand. I have found though it's so good for cleansing and toning. It has extracts of natural Cucumber juice and peach fruit which means it has a really nice fresh and fruity smell. Very refreshing. 

Step 3 - Moisturising. 

I'm just going to put this out there... I LOVE this stuff!! It's the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Moisturiser. 
I will admit, I love the whole of the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit range, but the moisturiser is definitely my favourite product. I use this twice a day and I have noticed a huge change in my skin for it! 
It smells lovely and leaves my face feeling really smooth and nice. 


And that everyone, is all for my evening skin care routine. I have generally pretty bad skin and since using these products, I've noticed my skin has cleared up so much!! 

Thank you for reading :) 
Demi x 

Outfit of the Night - Celebratory Date Night 20/08/15.

Yesterday, I got my GCSE Retake results for the English exam and it turns out I did a lot better than I originally anticipated. 

I got 3Cs and a D which gave me an overall grade of a C which is all I need to get on to the course I want, it means I now have to go to college on the clearing days and enrol that way. 

I knew it would be an important day and wanted to see knew I wanted to either celebrate or commiserate with the guy I've been seeing for the past few weeks so we'd planned to go out for food and to the cinema. 

I knew it would be a good night whatever my grade was because well we really enjoy each others company and have a great night/day whatever it is we do! Which for me is the most important thing. 

We met in Meadowhall and did a bit of a shop and had a look round before heading off to Nando's for some food. I am a huge chicken lover and Nando's for me is the perfect go-to-place! 

After food, we went up to the cinema and decided on watching The Gift. Basically it was a psychological Thriller and in the end it happened to be really good! Was very jumpy in particular parts and in all I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will get round to doing a review for it at some point if you'd like to see one! 

The outfit I went for was : 

Classic Fred Perry polo shirt, Polka Dot Skinny Jeans, Patent Loafers and Satchel Bag.

I thought this outfit was super cute and smart yet, very casual and not overly dressy. Perfect look. 

All in all we both had a really good night!! 

I hope you guys got the grades you wanted if you were expecting any and well done! 

Thanks for reading :) 

Demi x

Vinyl Love.

If there's one thing I'm passionate about more than anything, it's definitely my music. It has a massive influence on my life. Being from Sheffield definitely encourages my passion for music even more, this city is AMAZING for music and talent. We have the likes of Pulp,  Arctic Monkeys and so on. The fact I was born into the decade of the best music possible helps a lot too! The 90's. The decade of Britpop and the dance music. Just great in every possible way.

Anyway, over the past year or so, Vinyl's and Record Players have gradually started making their way back into fashion and it's now seen as cool to go out and buy a Vinyl and own a record player. Something I am very grateful to have! 

For my birthday last year, my partner at the time bought me a Record player and honestly, it was one of the best gifts I'd received! Along with it, he also got me a very rare original Beatles Record. 

From that, I obviously went on to develop my collection of records even more. And so far, after a year and a few months, I'm pretty proud of my collection I've got going on.

(current record collection). 

As it stand I have the following Records. 

 Arctic Monkeys - Whatever people say that's what I'm not.

Favourite Worst Nightmare.

Humbug.

Suck It And See.

AM.

Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg.

Shangri La. 

The Strypes - Snapshot. 

Little Victories.

Jamie T - Magnolia Melancholia.

Carry On The Grudge.

The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of The Understatement.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Chasing Yesterday.

The Vaccines  - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? 

The Stone Roses. 

George Ezra - Wanted On Voyage. 

Royal Blood. 

Catfish and the Bottlemen - The Balcony.

Kasabian - Velociraptor! 

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. 

The Beatles.

Abba - The Greatest Hits Volume 2.  

And that's it. They're all brilliant albums and there are so many more records that I want to purchase. 

I can't wait to add more to the collection. 

Thank you for reading :) 

Demi x

Mini Essence Makeup Haul.

Considering today was not only exam results day but was payday for me! (my favourite day of every month may I add) 

I thought what better thing to do, then go on a little bit of a shop. And that is all it was too! Sadly I'm saving up for a holiday with my friend to Greece next year so spending is at an all time minimum! 

Anyway, i headed off into town and went to a shop there called Wilkinson's. 

It's basically just a shop here in the UK which sells everything and anything. If there's anything that you need, chances are Wilkinson's have it, at such reasonable prices too! 

As soon as I walked into the store I headed straight to the beauty section of the store. The Essence counter happened to catch my eye with it's stunning display of eye catching variety of Nail varnish shades. 

The first items I picked up were these nail varnishes, They're such pretty colours and they claim to be scented also. I was reluctant at first when I read that they're scented BUT I got them and will try them out. Even if they're not, the colours are super cute and an absolute bargain at £1 each! 

(Shades : 06 - Oh lolli lollipop.

08 - Like Love Birds.

06 - Soda pop and Candy shop.) 

I then looked further on and saw the lip area of the stand and can I just say, the choice of lipstick shades and lip gloss they have, I was like a kid in a sweet shop! My eyes were all over the place! After many minutes of deliberation, I finally decided on these two perfect shades. I also bought two lip liners. The lipsticks were £2.30 each and the lip liners came in at £1 each. 

  The shades of the lip liners are ; Wish Me A Rose and Cute Pink. 

The light pink lipstick - Get The Look.

Dark Pink - Blush My Lips.

After looking at those I remembered I needed a new Brow pencil, now I must mention beforehand that when it comes to my eyebrows, I am VERY set in my ways with them. In 20 years i have never plucked, threaded or waxed them which some people are shocked by, they're not too overgrown and they're a perfect shape, the most I do with them is fill them in because they are quite gappy. 

So, I picked up a brow pencil that has a brush on the lid and that came in at a brilliant £1.50. 

I then also spotted a brow and lash gel, now recently I've heard a lot of really good reviews about these so thought for the sake of £2 why not try some and see how it is? 

For a while now I've been on the hunt for just a normal brow brush and haven't been able to find one anywhere, until today that is! I't a 2-in-1 brow and lash brush so I'm killing two birds with one stone. Perfect. This came in at only £1.80. 

Overall I'm more than happy with today's purchases and I cannot wait to try them out and see what they're like! 

Thank you so much for reading today :)

Demi x

Exam Results Stess.

One of the main things I absolutely hate about exams, is not only the stress and constant revising on the run up to each exam, but also the long wait for the results day. 

For me, and I'm sure many of you, it's results day TOMORROW! I think it would be pretty fair to say I am dreading it. 

Basically last year, I decided to go back to college to study my Maths and English again at GCSE Level because lets just say in school, I didn't get the best grades I could have. So, I went back to college to re-take them and they're the results I'm getting back tomorrow. 

I'm really, really hoping I've done well and passed. People keep saying "you did your best and that's all you can do" and they're right, I did do my best, but will my best secure my place on to the course and onto the career path I've wanted to walk down all my life? Possibly. 

A dream career I've always wanted is to work in the Forensic/Criminology field. 

It's something I've always been fascinated by and loved from being a young girl, i'd spend hours on end watching the Real Crime channel on TV, completely intrigued and fascinated by the whole process of what the investigators actually do. 

During school I was very confused as to what career path I wanted to go down I went from wanting to be a Forensic Investigator to then becoming a Midwife and basically didn't have a clue, my grades estimated grades weren't the best and i guess towards the end of Year 11 I gave up all hope of going to University to become an Investigator or Criminologist. Which looking back now, is the worst thing i ever did because it should have been something that motivated me and instead it had the opposite effect. 

It weren't till I left school and entered the real world and tried a few jobs, till i actually realised that forensics and criminology was something that I genuinely wanted to do. And that is when I went back to college to hopefully start over again. 

Depending on tomorrows grades, I will HOPEFULLY be starting a Science with Forensics Level 3 course at my local college in September. This is honestly something that I do really want and I am so scared in case I've messed everything up again. 

Fingers crossed I haven't! And, to anyone else that's collecting exam results tomorrow or soon, I wish you the best of luck!! :) 

Thank you for reading 

Demi x  

Is There a Certain Pressure Being A Blogger?

Blogging is something that I'm completely new to. It's something I've never done before and by doing this I am stepping way out of my comfort zone and it's something I've only been doing for a few days. Which some cold argue the point "you can't comment you've only just started out" which they would be right, but before I started up my own blog, I read others from other people to get hints and tips. 

Something I've found now I've started my own is, I personally feel like there is a tiny bit of pressure on being the best and having the resources to compete alongside others. Now I don't know if that's general nerves or personal feelings or if others feel the same.

As I previously mentioned, my blog is something that is a working progress and something I am working towards. It's something that I understand will be a slow process but I'm more than willing to put in the work and effort to making it the best I possibly can! 

I genuinely hope that any of you that happen to stumble across my blog, do like it and enjoy all posts. That's all I'm concerned about, before I started my own blog, i read many others on a regular basis and I found they did truly help me and gave me so many tips and inspiration and I hope that I can someday do the same for anyone that visits my page also :). 

I don't think there is generally any pressure to being a blogger unless you sort of put some on yourself (which is what I've done). I'm sure this is something that will soon vanish once I've settled and got my blog to how I want it to be and perfect for me. 

Thank you so much for reading :) 

Demi x

Outfit Of The Day - Black & White.

Today, I did something I don't do on a regular basis, Usually my outfits do match, but not as much as today, as it turned out, I LOVED my outfit for today! It was very Rock 'n' Roll inspired. 

Whilst out shopping a few days ago, I came across some Black and White polka dot skinny jeans and it was honestly "love at first sight" I knew I needed to buy them! My first thought other than them being love at first sight was, these are definitely the kind of Skinny Jeans you'd see Miles Kane or Alex Turner wear because, well, they're cool enough to wear something like that (both are my loves). 

I then went to the shoes and saw the most perfect Brogues. I should mention I've been on the hunt for some Brogues and Loafers for so long now! I still am looking for some loafers but I saw the brogues and again, knew I needed them in my life. 

They're like a classic brogue but with a slight heel at the back, what I loved about them the most was I've not seen any like that before, they're so different. So for me, they were a must buy.

A closer look at both jeans and brogues. 

Along with my Polka Dot skinny jeans and heeled brogues, I wore a normal Cami Vest which I got from Primark, My Leather look jacket and finished the whole outfit off with my Black and White River Island satchel. 

Where I Purchased All Items 

Cami Vest - Primark - £6. 

Leather Look Jacket - H&M - £25. 

Polka Dot Skinny Jeans - George at ASDA - £14. 

Brogues - George at ASDA - £16. 

Black and White Satchel Bag - River Island - £30. 

Thank you so much for reading! :)

Demi x