Today I fancied writing something a little more chatty, as it feels like it been a while since I've given you any of sort of life update, and at the moment things seem to be changing both very rapidly and quite slowly at the same time - I'm not sure how that's happening but trust me, it is. I guess I'll split this into sections because that's the most logical way to do it...

You can find full outfit post on this look, here

Career: 
So, here's a fairly big change, I have left my job at Marc Jacobs. I'm not going to go into the details because there is really no need. I still love the brand and the products, but I feel maybe working in sales isn't for me.

Now, I bet you're wondering, what are you doing now? Well, I need to find a job which makes me happy. Alongside job searching, I am of course working on my blog and youtube channel and I have also started a new adventure. I contacted my friend Stacie who is the founder of New Day Knitwear, and I am going to be working with her to help with the marketing side of things, doing all the internet-y stuff. I am so excited to be a part of it. It's going to be amazing to see the brand grow. Stacie is one of the most hard-working people I know, which I am sure is something which will reflect the brand's growth. New Day Knitwear is a brand which is passionate about raising awareness for mental health and working creatively. I'd definitely recommend checking them out - the knitwear is stunning and high quality, and there's a great message behind it all something. Ekkk this is definitely something I am excited for.

Image from New Day Knitwear.

I feel 2017 is going to be a good year for me, career-wise - I have simply just decided it will be. So although a lot of changes seem to be happening they all feel very right. I'm excited to see what else is to come for my career.

Blog and Youtube:
This week has been a bit all over the place, but I do plan on getting back on my regular Blog and Youtube schedule next week. I've decided to upload my blog posts at the slightly later time of 7 pm. So blog posts will go live 7 pm Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, and Youtube videos will live Wednesdays and Sundays at the same time. The Wednesday video will be a short, probably awful poem - a project more which I'm doing for myself, as poetry writing is something I am trying to improve on - so if I've got to upload a poem each week, eventually I'll be okay at writing them - at least I'm hoping so. And of course, I've got my usual main video going up on Sundays. I am really enjoying making Youtube Videos at the moment - I'm feeling more confident in front of the camera and I'm keen to learn more about the editing and filming side of things. My latest video was a January favourite which you can check out here.

Blogwise - I want to mix up my blogpost a bit and get in a bit more Lifestyle and Fashion stuff. I'm going to try to take my camera out for the day a lot more, I can practise my photography and give my blog readers more of a feel for my life.

Organisation: 
I love experimenting with different ways of organising myself and my time - I think mainly due to an uncontrollable love for stationary. I've decided to give the bullet journal another go - this time I bought the actual journal which is meant for bullet journaling with dotted paper - it makes a huge difference, I'm already enjoying it more this time around. I've filled pages with things like habit trackers and daily to-do list - it took a while getting all set up for the month, but I think I'm going to enjoy using it. I may do a video on it soon.

Hobbies: 
I am trying my very best to get back into painting - I have been painting the same picture for the longest time, and it's nowhere near where I want it to be, but the process is enjoyable, it's a great hobby for when I just don't want to think. I do find I have some days where I can paint, and some days where I cannot, the days it does not go as I hope can be a little frustrating.
I'm currently reading A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard and really enjoying it so far. Alongside this I'm dipping in and out of The Little Book of Hygge and Big Magic - I'd recommend all three books, but it is early days.

I want to get into more creative writing, alongside poetry, but I'll let you know when I actually start to move forward with that thought.

Life: 
I am finally having driving lessons (better late than never!), and they are going okay - I mean it's not as terrifying as I expected and I understand how to drive - however, I'm probably only halfway through lessons, and I am also yet to take my theory (I really need to book it).

I am also thinking of making some hair changes - I just feel in need of a new hairdo! I'll let you know if I take the plunge.

Overall I feel very positive at the moment - I feel as though things are moving forwards (apart from with the world and the Trump thing - the world is going backwards there and it's pure insanity - but let's not discuss that).

I lost, three times.

I feel like I've got a real good group of friends, and things are good as always with family. Myself, Jaynie and Gina played a very intense game of Jenga at the pub the other day - which is exactly how friendships should be.

Today I spent the day browsing cute little shops with my mum. I feel like I'm surrounding myself with an all-round good bunch! And in case you're wondering, there is nothing on the cards romantically for me at the moment, and I feel completely okay with that.
I'm not there careerwise, but I'm not doing a job I dislike either and I'm heading in the right direction.

Overall - I feel I'm at quite a happy content with life.
Sorry for the massive ramble but I just thought I'd let you know how things are going for me! As always, it would be great to hear how things are going for you!

I decided to book a last-minute week off work next week, as it was all getting a bit much, and I felt the need for a bit of chill time. Obviously, I want my week off to be as productive as possible, however, as well as getting all of my boring errands done - you know, go to the bank, book a doctor's appointment, the usual stuff we tend to push to the side because we're busy working, I also want to make sure I do some stuff just for me - all the stuff I intend to make time for, but never do - the things that sometimes feel a little to time indulgent to be doing when you're working full time and have a to-do list as long as your arm anytime you're out of the office.

 When we headed inside, I noticed it was fairly busy and there was a good atmosphere! We must have hit the lunchtime rush, as there were not many dining tables for a while, but we were more than happy to sit in the window at the coffee table catching up over a berry and hibiscus tea.

The food was good, the atmosphere was good, the prices were good, and in my case the company was good! I'd definitely recommend popping into Zazu's Kitchen if you looking for somewhere grab a bite to eat in Bristol.
I'm looking forward to going back in when it gets warmer, as the outdoor seating area, looks so lovely!

If you have more recommendations for food places I should try in Bristol, please let me know! It's probably time I started taking advantage of what Bristol has to offer!


Love, C x

Recently I've gone a little face mask crazy! As my skin has not been looking its greatest, I've been trying different face masks in hope to sort it out, whilst having a bit of a pamper!

So here's the lowdown on some of the masks I've been trying...

 Another green mask I have is from Lush. It's the Love Lettuce mask which is one of their fresh face masks which you keep it in the fridge - so it's always cool when you apply it and I have a feeling it also has an expiry date, which is something to be aware of. You can tell from the texture and the smell this is an all-natural mask, which honestly, I both like and dislike. The texture of it is quite lumpy and grainy so it doesn't feel all that nice to put onto your skin, I also dislike the scent - some people, however, seem to really like the scent. I love that it contains very few ingredients (11 to be exact) so I can be aware of exactly what I'm putting on my face, The skin again tightens as the mask dries. When you wash the mask off it feels quite exfoliating, and it leaves the skin feeling much fresher, and looking less dull. This one is priced at £6.95 - so the cheapest of the lot so far - it's worth the cost, but I'm definitely interested in trying the other Lush fresh face masks to see if they've got anything to target the dryness in my skin (and recommendation would be great!)

I have two sheet masks which I've used recently. The first I've heard quite a lot about before I used it, so I had some expectation. It's the Garnier Moisture Bomb tissue mask. This literally does what it says. It gives you a surge of moisture which is great (especially when you've got skin like mine) but I do find it's a bit of a pain in the ass to put on and isn't really comfortable to wear. This is also only £1, and you can get it in pretty much any Boots or Superdrug, so it's a good one to pick up if your skin is feeling particularly dry. I also like that you can just do it as a one-off, whereas a lot of masks are to be done 2-3 times a week. This mask did live up to my expectations - I just would have liked it to have felt a better fit on my face.


Lastly, I have the Cat Nip Sheet Mask by Nails Inc. I really enjoyed using this mask -it feels as though it both moisturises and nourishes your skin. It's also a better fit and more comfortable to wear than the Garnier mask - it was, however, more expensive at £5, it's pricey for sheet masks - but it seemed to make my skin look more alive. The actually mask has a cat on it too which is pretty cute. It did leave quite a lot of residue on my skin after use, so I spent a while attempting to rub it all in.