If you’ve had a nosy on my Instagram over the last few days then you may have noticed that I have recently changed my custom filter. After a long time spent stressing over ‘themes’,…
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What I’m about to show you below really is bullet journaling in its most simplistic form. I know that some people are total whizzes but I struggle to remember what day of the week it is, let alone to number my pages and keep track of bizarre little symbols and a corresponding key. Hell, you can buy books that tell you how to bullet journal! There are reams and reams of Pinterest pages full of ideas that make me want to run and hide under the bed. It’s just not for me; what I have laid out is a set of 4 easy pages which can be replicated for different months and different purposes.
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…Let’s face it, the internet is also a bit of a wanker. Whether it’s moany, attention-grabby statuses, the fact that every other person on your Instagram feed seems to have a Gucci Marmont and you don’t or because today all you managed to do was get out of bed and boil the kettle but your mate Susan totally #smashedit.
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Happy blogging birthday to meeeeee! Nobody bought me a cake, so I bought myself one. Only kidding (kind of). My little slice of the internet is now a year old and I feel…
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SHOULD BLOGGERS BE RELATABLE? Gucci handbags, swanky press trips and bouncy blowdries can often make the world of blogging seem incredibly inaccessible. There isn’t a right or wrong way to blog, just as there isn’t…
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As well as writing my own blog posts, I spend a lot of time reading other peoples. I think it’s a really important part of blogging and I’d hate to think that anyone expects…
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The problem with Instagram – and any form of social media – is that it is a highlights reel. I want to shout that from the rooftops on a daily basis “INSTAGRAM IS A HIGHLIGHTS REEL!” and in my own little way I try to, without actually pissing off the neighbours.
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The Olympus Pen has become the holy grail of blogging cameras, it’s impossible to go to an event and not see 10 of them hanging from necks by Vogue leather straps. The Pen is lightweight and versatile but the kit lens is extremely limiting. With the right lens (and understanding of manual settings) you can produce imagery that is easily as high quality as that of a much more expensive camera.
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Most bloggers are constantly looking to up their photography game, whether to accompany a sassy new post or for the ‘gram. Whilst fundamentally a lot of it comes down to how well you can actually take a photo in the first place, editing can not only help to create a sense of cohesion and branding but also hide a multitude of sins (e.g. mega creased bed sheets, toast crumbs and yellow lighting).
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I try not to get too bogged down with worrying about the nitty gritty of the ‘gram. Trying to stick to a strict theme is not only restrictive but also repressing of your creativity, however if you’re a bit of a perfectionist like me then there is a temptation to agonise over ensuring those little squares all slot together like a very sexy game of Jenga. There are a few apps (or tricks!) I use to make life easier for myself, making more time for naps and Gilmore Girls.
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