Floral Reboot
16/03/2018
I really didn't want to start this blog addressing how I've not blogged for ages and how I swear I'm going to be better, because in all honesty we all know how that ends. I'm shit at been good at this. And I definitely did not want to address how Instagram has ruined this whole process for me but I'm not sure how to start a new blog post after three months without saying these things - so here they are; I'm sorry I'm so shit at this and I'm sorry I let Instagram get the better of me and my creativity for a while there, but I think I'm finally over it all.
For a while I was convinced I'd never look at this blog again, I'd lost sight of what I was doing it for, who I was doing it for and what I was hoping to achieve - truth is, I started this blog for myself, with no real big intentions; I never cared if no one ever read it so why do I care now? As soon as I realised this I snapped out of my self pity mood and truly understood how important I am to my own happiness.
A friend of mine, someone I don't see often at all, who is one of my biggest online supporters (I'll refer to her as Jolene for dramatic affect) saw me sinking I think and sent me the best article I've read on this whole social media/blogging subject, it's titled "Stop Blogging About Blogs Dying and Start Doing Something About it" how fitting! After reading this I kinda realised that the more I talk about this stuff on here the more you as readers are going to get sick of it and the more I'm going to loose motivation - unfortunately the blogging world has changed slightly but I was never a huge part of it in the first place so why do I not just do my own thing and hope for the best?
A friend of mine, someone I don't see often at all, who is one of my biggest online supporters (I'll refer to her as Jolene for dramatic affect) saw me sinking I think and sent me the best article I've read on this whole social media/blogging subject, it's titled "Stop Blogging About Blogs Dying and Start Doing Something About it" how fitting! After reading this I kinda realised that the more I talk about this stuff on here the more you as readers are going to get sick of it and the more I'm going to loose motivation - unfortunately the blogging world has changed slightly but I was never a huge part of it in the first place so why do I not just do my own thing and hope for the best?
So with that boring bit out of the way I thought I'd get straight back to basics with an outfit post! I recently did a poll on my insta stories to determine what type of posts you are interested in seeing; whether that be personal posts about myself or outfit/fashion related posts. In all honesty I was expecting the personal posts to be in high demand due to the way other bloggers are marketing their content recently however I was shocked to see that actually the majority of you wanted fashion related posts again! (Maybe thats because you all think I'm boring but I'll see past that...).
I shot these pictures with a friend of mine who I'd not actually seen in a very long time - barring drunkenly bumping into each other at the bar numerous times throughout the year, and for his first fashion photography shoot I am so impressed with the outcome! I felt such at ease working with him (and if you've ever shot in a busy street before you'll understand when I say it can be a little bit scary, and you do, more often then not, look like a weirdo) but despite this he was able to capitulate what I wanted! I'll leave his links down below so you can check out his other work!
This outfit was inspired by various different looks at LFW. Not only is this dress part of one of my favourite trends to date by Topshop it also works as a great transitional piece into S/S18. I spent the majority of winter searching for the perfect floral dress to wear with leather knee high boots and I can confirm that that is a winner! I'll definitely be wearing this well into the summer months with red sling back or even white trainers for a dress down approach! It is a bit loud and probably not everyone cup of tea but if you know anything about me you'll know that I generally go for the items that normal people run away from! I've always been the same, and I'm not about changing now!
I paired this dress with a huge puffer, puffer jackets have been massive this season again, not only are they practical they look amazing with everything. My general working week sees me starting work at 6am, so this little baby has been a god send for when the weather is awful! I have taken so much inspiration for gals rocking the puffer jacket with dresses - despite taking risks with fashion I'd always kept my puffer jacket for more dressed down days, often paring it with Jean or even wearing it to the gym! Not anymore!
It feel so nice to be back typing on my blog! I really have found my love of fashion trends again and researching different looks to put together - even if I'm the only person that ever reads this blog again - I'm happy.
Huge thank you to Callum for not laughing at my questionable outfit choices and I look forward to working with you again before you jet off to Aus!
And thank you to you, for reading this and the endless support you have all given me over Instagram, Facebook, in person at Piper.. I remember and appreciate you all
Dress - Topshop
Jacket - Topshop
Sunglasses - Rayban
Boots - Old (Similar)
Bag - Gucci
All my love as always,
P xx
Winter Goals
05/12/2017
I’ve just realised that I have never before set myself any goals; actually that’s a lie, when I was at college we were told to set ourselves goals all the time. I’m not very good at being positive, especially when it comes to myself and my own achievements so this was always a difficult task for me. Fast forward to now and I think I would really benefit from having some goals to aim for; so without me rambling on anymore let’s get straight in;
Feel happy and confident in
my own skin;
This time next year I would like to feel
more comfortable wearing the items of clothing that I avoid now because my
stomach might look big or my back is too wide, I want to go to the gym and not
feel so out of shape. My gym routine has definitely taken a dip recently, I haven’t
managed to get there due to a number of different reason (the main one been the
fact I am simple just way to lazy) but I want to break this habit and get
myself there again because I truly feel 100% better when I actually go! My overall
aim is not to be really skinny because my body is just not built for that, I
stand at around about 5ft 7 with a general clothing size of a 10. Ideally in 6 months’
time I I want to be back at my body’s ‘happy weight’ and I definitely want to
improve my overall fitness level. (My main fitness goal is to eventually be
able to do a pull up... because my current attempt is embarrassing, but I
reckon that will take me longer then 6 months’) – I’ll keep you informed!
Become more financially savvy;
My financial situation is quite literally a
joke! During uni I made the mistake of just spending all of my loans at once, I
literally saved nothing and therefore I now have nothing. With that in mind I
have decided at the grand ole age of 22 I should probably actually think about
saving some money yknow for that future that is speeding towards me like a run
away train. With this comes the inevitable, I need to spend less money on
clothes.... Not sure how this is going to pan out but I am willing to give it a
try, wish me luck, imma need it.
Live more;
If you know me on a personal level you will
know that I am old beyond my years, which is both a blessing and curse. I
recently finished at the University of Hull and received a BA in Social Work, I
know I know, miles away from the fashion blogger persona I have on Instagram. Through
doing the degree I did I was able to learn tones of things that will in turn
enable me to be a better person and it truly opened my eyes to the world and
what goes on within it, but at 22, Social Work is a job like no other and I
take my hat off to all the Social Workers and the individuals working within
the Health and Social Care sector because I simply am not ready for that. Since
the age of 3 I have been in education, the whole of my life has been spent
learning and developing and aiming for a future career, however now I am here I
have decided that what I studied in isn’t 100% what I want to work in right
this second. I need some more life experience; I need to be a typical 20
something gal for a few years and do all the things I never did because I was
stuck in Uni. The young generation of today are almost forced to grow up, from
the minute we are able to talk we are asked what we want to be when we are
older, how about you take some time to figure out what you want to be now? And
the rest will eventually fall into place.
Travel;
My last goal leads me on nicely to this
goal, I want to see the world. As cheesy as that statement is, it is also true.
Despite loving Hull because it is the city I was born in and the city my heart inevitably
belongs too, I have always wanted to get out and experience something
different. My goal for the next 6 months is to plan some trips with Dominic and
make a tonne of memories! You only live once and all that jazz.
Do you have any goals you’ve been putting
off? Maybe its about time you got to them!
T-shirt - Topshop
Leather trousers - Topshop
Hat - Topshop
All my love
P xx
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