Festival Fashion | Topshop

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Unless you have been avoiding your Instagram account for the past few days, it is likely you will have been bombarded with Coachella photos. Whilst I sat indoors for most of the weekend observing the rainy Scottish weather, I was inspired by the festival fashion that was plastered all over my news feed. I took to the online world of shopping to gather up a wishlist for my summer wardrobe. My first and only stop was Topshop. I just couldn't peel myself away from the festival collection so I will definitely be making use of my student discount...

The mac raincoat is a must when living in the UK and I love the fact that this one is see through so you can still show off your outfit without covering up. Perfecto! My ideal outfit would involve fringing or crochet with high waisted shorts and a crap load of jewellery, topped off with my favourite sunglasses.

What are your festival staples?

Goodbye Winter Coat, Hello Spring.

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Today I hung up and said goodbye to my cosy Topshop winter coat for the next 6 months and started the hunt for a new spring jacket. I fell in love with these coats as I was browsing online and turns out they are all neutral colours, very unlike me! I am definitely going to splash out on a trench coat at some point as they are such a classic wardrobe must. I have also found a new love of long waistcoats. Looks like I'm going to have to start saving!

Plot twist? Just roll with it

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For all of you control freaks out there like me who hate things changing all of a sudden and not going to plan, here's a quote that might change your outlook. Plot twists in films and TV shows are there to make things more interesting, right? They take a story in a whole new direction that is unexpected and sometimes brilliant. Try and alter your perspective on life and instead of fixating your mind on one path, be open to the new and possibly way more exciting paths in your life. It may not seem like anything is going right and that life is against you for the time being, but keeping a positive and light hearted attitude might just save you from a spiral of negativity.

Healthy and Happy You

"On an airplane, you are always told to put on your own oxygen mask first. The same way in life, you need to take care of your health first. If you are not happy and healthy, you cannot make anyone else happy and healthy."  --Rajashree Choudhury

We have one life, one body and one mind to look after. I have been through some struggles, including binge eating when emotionally drained or stressed, low self esteem and my anxiety. Since the end of my first year at university I have educated myself on healthy eating and exercise, but more recently that has developed into a bigger interest of a healthy and happy mindset. And boy am I still learning!

Looking back I have come a long way. I always looked for quick fixes when trying to lose weight and I put so much pressure on myself about the silliest, smallest things. In the past few months something clicked. It's as if my mind just opened up to a whole new world and the words HEALTHY AND HAPPY stuck in my head. Screw the fad diets and feeling like crap because I ate 1300 calories in a day instead of 1200. It dawned on me how draining this mindset was.

Why waste your life worrying about those extra 100 calories and getting stressed over the fact I might not lose 3 pounds in a week. Look after yourself, be happy and make LIFESTYLE changes. Believe me, some days it can be hard, but in the long run you will be so thankful and happy you kept going.

Yes pizza and Ben and Jerry's makes me happy in the short term, but I have grown a greater appreciation for the happiness which comes from taking care of my health and fueling my body with foods that energise me. Waking up with a positive attitude and making the most of every day is so important. If I begin to feel down now, instead of reaching for chocolate, I will go on Pinterest to find motivational quotes which will instantly inspire me to snap out of any negative mindset. 

This is only a fraction of what I could say in this post. I hope that this has enlightened some people and this is definitely the first of many healthy and happy style posts to come. If you want to get regular updates on my healthy eating and exercise then please check out my instagram account @thechocoholicstudent .  I warn you I am slightly obsessed with porridge and bananas...
 

 

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Motel Rocks Cigarette Trousers | Fashion Favourites

Cigarette trousers are my new love. I bought some in the Topshop sale a month ago and I want to wear them all the time! I would dress them up with heels to go for drinks or even dressed down with flats on those days I fancy feeling a bit more sophisticated. Definitely a stylish alternative to jeans!

Motel Rocks have a great selection of cigarette trousers, ranging from basic black to quirky floral patterns. I can't wait to expand my collection and I am going to have to stop myself from buying all of them!

Love, M.

Sundays at Home

Being a student, Sundays aren't all that. They are often spent hungover and catching up on deadlines which have been put off during the week. I decided to take a trip home and today could not have been more perfect. No hangover and no piles of uni work, just a simple relaxing Sunday.

Here is a little list of the things I have appreciated at home today:

Waking up to the smell of fresh coffee

Nutella on toast

Sunday Brunch on TV

Reading cookbooks

Panini's

Walks in the countryside

Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows

Sunday roast dinner

Glass of wine

Being with family

Love, M.

Perfect DIY Gifts | Pinterest Inspiration

I go through phases when I frantically pin almost everything on the internet and recently I have been obsessed. From my dream cafe menu to organisation tips, my Pinterest boards are filling up and I just can't stop. A recent board I have created is dedicated to gift ideas. If I am honest, I am not the best at thinking up original Christmas present ideas and even getting birthday gifts for my best friends can be a struggle. Hopefully Pinterest will give me a little nudge in the right direction and I will soon be a DIY gift goddess *fingers crossed*.

Here are some really cute and original ideas which can be altered to fit different occasions. Maybe even Mother's Day if you are lacking inspiration!

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 Check out these links to find out more. None of these are my ideas just simply my inspirations!

Love, M.