New Relationships & Finding Time

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I have been trying to write this post so many times, many of scrapped intros and failed attempts have  made it onto this draft. I don't know why though, do I feel bad about my absence and lack of consistent content? yes, but at the same time no. Or is it that I have that much that I want to say that the thought of sitting down to spill it all out is too daunting? Probably. But the most pressing thought, once I air what is happening in my love life it will make it all the more real and all the more of a true relationship. Clearly there have been a lot of things that have been worrying me / playing on my mind about this, and those stated above are just a short little summary about what has been going on in my head - yet here I am.

So, my absence. This is plain and simply due to a lack of time, how do you fit in blogging around a new relationship and a full time job? Honestly, it is one of the hardest things I have ever had too do, but also at the same time it has been easy for me to prioritise my time. A few weeks ago, probably near enough a month ago I had my first date in months, but more so my first "proper" date ever. I have been building up the courage to start dating again for a long while, I have had flings and hook-ups but I finally decided that I was in a stable enough head space for me to start looking for something more serious. I don't want to go into too much depth about the whole thing, but it's safe to say he makes me very happy and treats me better than anyone ever has in the past.

However, with this new relationship comes all my spare time wanting to be spent with him - and rightfully so, if I didn't then it would be going nowhere good. Something which I have found super refreshing is that he isn't on any social media, he doesn't feel the need for it and  so never bothered with it. For someone like me, who's whole life (near enough) is on social media, especially with blogging finding someone who is so neutral on the matter is bizarre in the best way. I've noticed as well when I'm around him I don't feel the need to constantly be checking my notifications and to document every waking minute of our time together. For me it is enough to just be there in the moment enjoying it without feeling the need to capture it so that the world can have an opinion on it. I feel like I am always stuck between these two places, of wanting to share my life and also not wanting too, I am such a bloody gemini!  I feel like there are some things in life that you just want to keep to yourself and this is one of them, well at least for now while things are still new and developing.

So that's where finding the time fits in, it is so difficult at the minute for me to try and balance everything, I am trying my best. Honestly my blog has always been at the front of my mind, but at the same time I am not going to let it come in the way of my progression in my real life. I am getting there though, I always have something I want to say I just feel like I always need photographic content to go along with it, I always feel like people care less about what I have to say if there is no visual stimulation involved. Obviously I need to approach this more sensibly, and shoot a lot of my content all in one day for the forthcoming month. However, I am just too impulsive for that! I'd get bored half way through and by the end of it, not even want to use the content because it isn't fresh anymore. I know that is a silly way to look at things, but for me the best content is what isn't planned, what happens when you start just having fun with it and not take it so seriously, I feel like whenever I try and approach shooting in a sensible mindset I always hate the outcome.

Luckily for today's content I did a two in one, I went on a day out with my mum and dad to Beverley, and decided to shoot some content while we were there enjoying some lush food and cocktails, and having a browse down the lovely cobbled streets and charity shops. This is what I mean about being spontaneous, I always feel like the best content I produced is when it isn't planned and you jut go on a little wander and find some cute little places that you wouldn't be able to plan out. Like this adorable pink door! To whoever lives here, I would like to humbly applaud you on your fabulous colour choice. This is my future dream, but maybe make it sunshine yellow. I had no idea that this house would be down this little random street, yet here we are! Life is full of happy surprises, and I intend to make as much use of them as possible.

So that's it for today's post, I know it's been a bit all over the place but I've had a lot to say and had to try and find the words to express them with. Oh, also! My outfit is head too toe H&M, sadly the dress is no longer available however the bag and shoes are, and you can find the link to them in my previous post. Hope you enjoyed today's look & ramlings. Till next time,

XOXO, EMMA. 

Top Summer Sale Picks!

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So if you haven't picked up on it yet, I love a good bargain. Most of my stuff is either bought in the sales, from work with my discount or ethically second hand from charity shops or carboot sales etc. So obviously my favourite time of year is when the summer sales are on. This year the sales are absolute madness, even in places that I don't normally shop - especially river island & new look. With working in a shopping centre it is a blessing and a curse, I work on a strip of high street retailers and all our sales happen at the same time so my bank balance takes a hit this time of year. I've picked out my best buys to talk you through today, because If I was to show you everything this post would go on embarrassingly long and I will be hit with another friendly reminder at just how much I have spent.

My favourite picks are surprisingly from River Island, it's not somewhere I tend to shop at full price 1, due to the price and 2, most of the items aren't my style. The overall vibe of R.I. is much fancier than my usual style, so I tend to just overlook it. However, they have had some stunning colourful pieces on sale which are super good value, and which I wouldn't of even known of if I hadn't of popped into the shop on my way to work. The first two things I picked up where some super wide high waisted pink trousers and a yellow / orange faux leather mini skirt. As we all know by now colour is my thing, and this skirt called my name as soon as I saw it, especially with the price tag of £12 and the good news! It is still available on the website through this link from size 6-16. For someone that loves colour this is a really fun styling piece because it's rare you find leather in bright colours, and I've found it super easy to style with pieces that I already have in my wardrobe. It's also a really nice piece for a night out or drinks, which I think that's what they specialise in, all their items seem to be pieces that are great for occasions where you want to make more of an effort, but a lot of the separates (especially the bottoms, so trousers shorts & skirts) you can easily dress down.

I've styled it with this simple crop top from New Look, these are only £3 in the sale and I bought a few, this one in blue red and yellow stripe another in yellow and Orange stripe, a racer back style with a rainbow stripe and a basic white one, all in which I style in the next outifts. These are perfect for summer, and really easy to style. I also really like the boob tube style because it means I can get all my tattoos out becuase summer is really the only time I can show them all off. The colours in this one ties in really nicely with the skirt, and I pulled out the yellow stripe to tie in with my princess belle like yellow sliders and small yellow bag, which are also from the sales at H&M. However these two pieces are not in the sale online, only in store which happens often with H&M. So if you want these pieces, you might have to pop into you're local store unless you're that in love that you want to pay full price! If so the shoe link is here and the bag link is here.

 The second piece I picked up in store were a pair of wide leg pink culotte trousers, which again are a super versatile piece that could be casual or formal depending on styling. These were reduced down to £15, but when I got to the till they scanned through at £10. Don't you just LOVE when that happens? Anyway, I really have strayed away from the skinny fit trend, the wider the better. When I saw these I fell in love with the almost neon coral pink shade, as it was something I felt was missing from my wardrobe. They are really flattering and comfortable, and they are a fun way to add a new colour to my ever growing colour collection. Culottes are my favourite shape and style of trouser, so whenever I can pick up a new pair in a funky colour for a good price, I can't seem to let up the opportunity. These are also still available in sizes 6-18 online at this link .

As mentioned above I styled these with the white bandeau that I picked up in the New Look style to casual down the outfit, but to add a pop of fizz I wore my Monki glitter mules, these shoes are a super fun way to "dress up" an outift and make it more special without adding discomfort from heels, and without making yourself look too over dressed. I love this outift for the fact that you could wear it casually in the day shopping, or you could easily go on a date / for drinks in it and it would still be appropriate. It is so effortless, yet still looks put together which is my favourite type of outfit.

From looking at how good the sale was in store I thought I might as well check out the sale online, and this is where I found my best sale pick, maybe ever. These jeans are everything I never knew I needed, they sum me and my style up all in a pretty little bright package. These are a pair of bright orange culotte jeans, if they don't shout my name then I honestly don't know what will. Although I will say, don't wear these outside in this british heatwave,  I was absolutely covered in them little black bugs, and it was a version of hell I don't want to re-vist. Any other colour club gals hate that they can't wear bright yellows and oranges this time of year? Them bloody flies swarm to you like a moth to a flame and I hate it, considering my favourite colour is yellow as well it's my worst nightmare. Anyway, I digress I picked these up for £17, and yes once again they are still avaliable through this link!

I style these with similar tones, with this orange and yellow stripes crop and then the same yellow bag and sliders from before for a simple everyday look. I also think they would look fab styled with contrasting tones rather than complimentary ones for a more funky look. No doubt these will be featured a lot more on my blog.

The final outfit consists of these incredible green culottes with the white stripe detailing from New Look. I originally wanted these full price but didn't bother, and luckily stumbled across them in store the other day. I am obsessed with green at the minute, and I really like the sporty vibe with the stripes down the side of the leg, which also make them super flattering. I decided to style them with this white rainbow stripe crop top because the stripe detailing runs down the side so it ties in well with the trousers. Finally adding the same yellow bad and glitter mules from before and voila! That's the look, and this blog post complete.